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Reynolds Community College Catalog 2023-2024 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Course Descriptions
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Explanatory Notes
COURSE NUMBERS
NUMBERS 1-9 INDICATE DEVELOPMENTAL STUDIES COURSES.
Credits earned in these courses are not applicable toward certificate or associate degree programs.
NUMBERS 10-99 INDICATE BASIC OCCUPATIONAL COURSES (EXCEPT FOR ESL COURSES).
Credits earned for these courses are applicable toward certificate programs. These credits are not applicable toward an associate degree.
NUMBERS 100-199 INDICATE FRESHMAN-LEVEL COURSES.
Credits earned for these courses are applicable toward associate degree and certificate programs.
NUMBERS 200-299 INDICATE SOPHOMORE-LEVEL COURSES.
Credits earned for these courses are applicable toward associate degree and certificate programs.
COURSE CREDITS
The credit for each course is indicated after the title in the course description. One credit is equivalent to one collegiate semester-hour credit.
COURSE HOURS
The number of lecture hours in class each week (including lecture, seminar, and discussion hours) and/or the number of laboratory hours in each week (including laboratory, shop, supervised practice, and cooperative work experiences) are indicated for each course in the course description. In addition to the lecture and laboratory hours in class each week, students must spend time on out-of-class assignments under their own direction.
PREREQUISITES AND CO-REQUISITES
If any prerequisites are required before enrolling in a course, they will be identified in the course description or by an indication of course sequence. Courses listed as ACC 111-ACC 112 and ENG 111-ENG 112, for example, must be taken in sequence unless otherwise noted in the course description. Courses in special sequences (usually identified by the numerals I-II or I-II-III) must also be taken in sequence unless otherwise noted in the course description. The prerequisites must be completed satisfactorily before enrolling in a course unless special permission is obtained from the school dean or designee. Co-requisite courses are to be taken simultaneously.
GENERAL USAGE COURSES
The following “General Usage Courses” apply to multiple curricula and may carry a variety of prefix designations. The descriptions of the courses are normally identical for each different prefix and are as follows:
90-190-290 COORDINATED INTERNSHIP
Provides supervised on-the-job training in selected health agencies, business, industrial, or service firms coordinated by the college. Credit/practice ratio not to exceed 1:5 hours. May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.
93-193-293 STUDIES IN
Covers new content not covered in existing courses in the discipline. Allows instructor to explore content and instructional methods to assess the course’s viability as a permanent offering. Variable hours.
95-195-295 TOPICS IN
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.
96-196-296 ON-SITE TRAINING
Specializes in career orientation and training program without pay in selected businesses and industry, supervised and coordinated by the college. Credit/work ratio not to exceed 1:5hours. May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.
97-197-297 COOPERATIVE EDUCATION
Provides on-the-job training for pay in approved businesses, industrial, and service firms. Is applicable to all occupational/technical curricula at the discretion of the college. Credit/work ratio not to exceed 1:5 hours. May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.
98-198-298 SEMINAR AND PROJECT
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. Maybe repeated for credit. Variable hours.
99-199-299 SUPERVISED STUDY
Assigns problems for independent study incorporating previous instruction and supervised by the instructor. May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.
Approved Transfer Electives
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Chemistry |
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CHM 241 - Organic Chemistry I Credit Hours: 3
Introduces fundamental chemistry of carbon compounds, including structures, physical properties, syntheses, and typical reactions. Emphasizes reaction mechanisms. Part I of II.
Lecture Hours: Lecture 3 hours.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall Summer
Prerequisites: CHM 112 with a grade of C or higher.
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CHM 242 - Organic Chemistry II Credit Hours: 3
Introduces fundamental chemistry of carbon compounds, including structures, physical properties, syntheses, and typical reactions. Emphasizes reaction mechanisms. Part II of II.
Lecture Hours: Lecture 3 hours.
Semester(s) Offered: Spring Summer
Prerequisites: CHM 241 with a grade of C or higher.
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CHM 245 - Organic Chemistry I Laboratory Credit Hours: 2
Introduces various methods and procedures used in present day organic laboratories. Covers the general techniques, organic synthesis, and the use of common spectroscopic instrumentation; synthesizing a variety of compounds; and analyzing the products through physical properties and spectroscopy. Part I of II.
Lecture Hours: Lecture 1 hour per week.
Recitation and Laboratory Hours: Laboratory 3 hours per week.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall Summer
Prerequisites: CHM 112 with a grade of C or higher.
Corequisites: CHM 241
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CHM 246 - Organic Chemistry II Laboratory Credit Hours: 2
Introduces various methods and procedures used in present day organic laboratories. Covers the general techniques, organic synthesis, and the use of common spectroscopic instrumentation; synthesizing a variety of compounds; and analyzing the products through physical properties and spectroscopy. Part II of II.
Lecture Hours: Lecture 1 hour
Recitation and Laboratory Hours: Laboratory 3 hours
Semester(s) Offered: Spring Summer
Prerequisites: CHM 245 and completion of MTH 167 or higher.
Corequisites: CHM 242
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CHM 260 - Introductory Biochemistry Credit Hours: 3
Explores fundamentals of biological chemistry. Includes study of macromolecules, metabolic pathways, and biochemical genetics.
Lecture Hours: Lecture 3 hours per week.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall Summer
Prerequisites: CHM 112
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Childhood Development |
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CHD 118 - Language Arts for Young Children Credit Hours: 3
Emphasizes the early development of children’s language and literacy skills. Presents techniques and methods for supporting all aspects of early literacy. Surveys children’s literature, and examines elements of promoting oral literacy, print awareness, phonological awareness, alphabetic principle, quality storytelling and story reading. Addresses strategies for intervention and support for exceptional children and English Language Learners.
Lecture Hours: Lecture 2 hours.
Recitation and Laboratory Hours: Laboratory 2 hours.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall Spring Summer
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CHD 119 - Introduction to Reading Methods Credit Hours: 3
Focuses on promoting language and literacy skills as the foundation for emergent reading. Emphasizes phonetic awareness and alphabetic principles, print awareness and concepts, comprehension and early reading and writing. Addresses strategies for intervention and support for exceptional children and English Language Learners.
Lecture Hours: Lecture 2 hours.
Recitation and Laboratory Hours: Laboratory 2 hours.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall Spring Summer
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CHD 120 - Introduction to Early Childhood Education Credit Hours: 3
Introduces early childhood development through activities and experiences in early childhood, pre-kindergarten, kindergarten, and primary programs. Investigates classroom organization and procedures, and use of classroom time and materials, approaches to education for young children, professionalism, and curricular procedures.
Lecture Hours: Lecture 3 hours per week.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall Spring Summer
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CHD 145 - Teaching Art, Music, and Movement to Children Credit Hours: 3
Focuses on children’s exploration, play, and creative expression in the areas of art, music, and movement. Emphasis will be on developing strategies for using various open-ended media representing a range of approaches in creative thinking. Addresses strategies for intervention and support for exceptional children and English Language Learners.
Lecture Hours: Lecture 2 hours.
Recitation and Laboratory Hours: Laboratory 2 hours.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall Spring Summer
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CHD 146 - Math, Science, and Social Studies for Children Credit Hours: 3
Provides experiences in content, methods, and materials for the development of math, science, and social studies skills in children. Emphasis will be on developing strategies for using various resources to facilitate children’s construction of knowledge. Addresses strategies for intervention and support for children with special needs and English Language Learners.
Lecture Hours: Lecture 2 hours.
Recitation and Laboratory Hours: Laboratory 2 hours.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall Spring Summer
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CHD 165 - Observation and Participation in Early Childhood/Primary Settings Credit Hours: 3
Focuses on observation as the primary method for gathering information about children in early childhood settings. Emphasizes development of skills in the implementation of a range of observation techniques. Includes 40 hours of field placement in early learning setting.
Lecture Hours: Lecture 2 hours (seminar).
Recitation and Laboratory Hours: Laboratory 2 hours (field placement).
Semester(s) Offered: Fall Spring Summer
Prerequisites: Students must be eligible to work with young children according to Department of Social Services requirements.
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CHD 166 - Infant and Toddler Programs Credit Hours: 3
Examines child growth and development from birth to 36 months. Focuses on development in the physical, cognitive, social, emotional, and language domains. Emphasizes the importance of the environment and relationships for healthy brain development during the child’s first three years of life. Investigates regulatory standards for infant/toddler caregiving.
Lecture Hours: Lecture 3 hours per week.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall Spring Summer
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CHD 205 - Guiding the Behavior of Children Credit Hours: 3
Explores the role of the early childhood educator in supporting emotional and social development of children, and in fostering a sense of community. Presents practical strategies for encouraging prosocial behavior, conflict resolution and problem solving. Emphasizes basic skills and techniques in child guidance.
Lecture Hours: Lecture 3 hours per week.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall Spring Summer
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CHD 210 - Introduction to Exceptional Children Credit Hours: 3
Reviews the history of and legal requirements for providing intervention and educational services for children with special needs. Studies the characteristics of children with a diverse array of needs and developmental abilities. Explores concepts of early intervention, inclusion, guiding behavior and adapting environments to meet children’s needs.
Lecture Hours: Lecture 3 hours per week.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall Spring Summer
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CHD 215 - Models of Early Childhood Education Programs Credit Hours: 3
Studies and discusses the various models and theories of early childhood education programs, including current trends and issues. Presents state licensing and staff requirements.
Lecture Hours: Lecture 3 hours per week.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall Spring Summer
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CHD 216 - Early Childhood Programs, School, and Social Change Credit Hours: 3
Explores methods of developing positive, effective relations with families to enhance their developmental goals for children. Considers culture and other diverse needs, perspectives, and abilities of families and educators. Emphasizes advocacy and public policy awareness as an important role of early childhood educators. Describes risk factors and identifies community resources.
Lecture Hours: Lecture 3 hours per week.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall Spring Summer
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CHD 265 - Advanced Observation and Participation in Early Childhood/Primary Settings Credit Hours: 3
Focuses on implementation of activity planning and observation of children through participation in early childhood settings. Emphasizes responsive teaching practices and assessment of children’s development. Reviews legal and ethical implications of working with children. Supports the student in creating a professional educational portfolio. Includes 40 hours of field placement in early learning setting.
Lecture Hours: Lecture 2 hours (seminar).
Recitation and Laboratory Hours: Laboratory 2 hours (field placement).
Semester(s) Offered: Fall Spring Summer
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CHD 270 - Administration of Child Care Programs Credit Hours: 3
Examines the skills needed for establishing and managing early childhood programs. Emphasizes professionalism and interpersonal skills, program planning, staff selection and development, creating policies, budgeting, and developing forms for recordkeeping.
Lecture Hours: Lecture 3 hours per week.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall Spring Summer
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CHD 298 - Seminar and Project in Childhood Development: Portfolio Development Credit Hours: 1
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. Serves in conjunction with CHD 265 as the capstone course for the Early Childhood Development Associate of Applied Science degree.
Recitation and Laboratory Hours: Laboratory 2 hours per week.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall Spring Summer
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Communication Studies and Theatre |
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CST 100 - Principles of Public Speaking Credit Hours: 3
Applies theory and principles of public address with an emphasis on preparation and on the extemporaneous method of delivery. The assignments in the course require college-level reading and analysis of scholarly studies and coherent communication through written reports, including the production of at least one APA/MLA-formatted individual writing assignment.
Lecture Hours: Lecture 3 hours per week.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall Spring Summer
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CST 110 - Introduction to Human Communication Credit Hours: 3
Examines the elements affecting human communication in individual (e.g., intrapersonal, interpersonal), small group, and public communication contexts with an emphasis on the practice of communication skills in each context. The assignments in the course require college-level reading and analysis of scholarly studies and coherent communication through written reports including the production of at least one APA/MLA-formatted individual writing assignment.
Lecture Hours: Lecture 3 hours per week.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall Spring Summer
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CST 151 - Film Appreciation I Credit Hours: 3
Provides students with a critical understanding of film through the discussion and viewing of motion pictures with emphasis upon the study of film history and the forms and functions of film. Students will develop skills to analyze the shared social, cultural, and historical influences of films and their contexts. Part I of II.
Lecture Hours: Lecture 3 hours per week.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall Spring Summer
Prerequisites: Placement in ENG 111 or placement in Co-requisites ENG 111 and EDE 11 .
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CST 152 - Film Appreciation II Credit Hours: 3
Provides students with a critical understanding of film through the discussion and viewing of motion pictures with emphasis upon the study of film history and the forms and functions of film. Students will develop the skills to analyze the shared social, cultural, and historical influences of films and their contexts. The course focuses on the interplay of contemporary aspects of film creation such as diverse audiences, economic realities, and emerging media formats. Part II of II..
Lecture Hours: Lecture 3 hours per week.
Semester(s) Offered: Spring Summer
Prerequisites: Fluency in Standard American English; placement in ENG 111 or placement in ENG 111 and EDE 11 .
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CST 229 - Intercultural Communication Credit Hours: 3
Explores human communication across cultural contexts and introduces the study of intercultural communication. Prepares students to communicate effectively within an increasingly multicultural world and globalized era. Develops understanding and analytical skills regarding communication across cultural contexts.
Lecture Hours: Lecture 3 hours per week.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall Spring
Prerequisites: Completion of all developmental reading and writing recommendations.
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Computer Science |
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CSC 130 - Scientific Programming Credit Hours: 4
Introduces a science and engineering-oriented, high-level programming language. Studies the C language and its application in problem-solving in a structured programming environment. Includes the concepts and practice of structured programming, problem-solving, top-down design of algorithms, basic C syntax, control structures, arrays, and data structures.
Lecture Hours: Lecture 4 hours per week.
Semester(s) Offered: Spring Only
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CSC 200 - Introduction to Computer Science Credit Hours: 3
Provides a broad introduction to computer science and the work of computer scientists. Discusses architecture and the function of computer hardware, including networks and operating systems, data and instruction representation, and data organization. Covers software, algorithms, programming languages, team dynamics, research resources, social and ethical aspects of technology, and software engineering. Discusses artificial intelligence and theory of computation. Includes a hands-on component with oral and written presentations.
Lecture Hours: Lecture 3 hours per week.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall Spring
Prerequisites: MTH 167 or the equivalent with a grade of C or better.
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CSC 205 - Computer Organization Credit Hours: 3
Examines the hierarchical structure of computer architecture. Focuses on multi-level machine organization. Uses a simple assembler language to complete programming projects. Includes processors, instruction, execution, addressing techniques, data representation, and digital logic.
Lecture Hours: Lecture 3 hours per week.
Semester(s) Offered: Spring Only
Prerequisites: CSC 221
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CSC 208 - Introduction to Discrete Structures Credit Hours: 3
Introduces discrete mathematics concepts in relation to computer science. Applies the use of Boolean algebra, analysis of algorithms such as logic, sets and functions, recursive algorithms, and recurrence relations, combinatronics, graphs, and trees. Assignments in this course require a basic understanding of programming concepts, problem-solving, basic college algebra and trigonometry skills.
Lecture Hours: Lecture 3 hours per week.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall Spring
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CSC 210 - Programming with C++ Credit Hours: 3
Covers advanced topics using the syntax of the C++ language. Includes language syntax, problem-solving techniques, top-down refinement, procedure definition, loop invariance, theory of numerical errors, program design, objects, classes, inheritance, files, strings, linked lists, stacks, queues, binary trees, recursion, and basic searching and sorting techniques, and debugging.
Lecture Hours: Lecture 3 hours per week.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall Spring Summer
Prerequisites: CSC 130 .
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CSC 221 - Introduction to Problem Solving and Programming Credit Hours: 3
Introduces problem solving and implementation of solutions using a high level programming language in a structured programming environment. Includes concepts and practice of structured programming, problem-solving, top-down design of algorithms, a high level programming language syntax, control structures, arrays, and an introduction into object oriented programming. First course in a three course sequence (CSC 221, CSC 222 , CSC 223 ). The assignments in this course require mathematical problem solving skills, algebraic modeling and functions, and use of variables.
Lecture Hours: Lecture 3 hours
Semester(s) Offered: Fall Spring Summer
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CSC 222 - Object-Oriented Programming Credit Hours: 4
Introduces the concepts and techniques of object-oriented programming to students with a background in procedural programming and problem solving. Uses a high-level computer language to illustrate and implement the topics. Second course in a three course sequence (CSC 221 , CSC 222, CSC 223 ).
Lecture Hours: Lecture 3 hours
Semester(s) Offered: Fall Spring Summer
Prerequisites: CSC 221 or equivalent or departmental consent.
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CSC 223 - Data Structures & Analysis of Algorithms Credit Hours: 4
Explores and contrasts data structures, algorithms for manipulating data structures, and their use and appropriateness in writing efficient real-world programming applications. Investigates implementations of different data structures for efficient searching, sorting, and other transformer operations. Third course in a three-course sequence (CSC 221 , CSC 222 , CSC 223).
Lecture Hours: Lecture 4 hours
Semester(s) Offered: Fall Spring Summer
Prerequisites: CSC 222 or department consent
Corequisites: CSC 208 or equivalent
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CSC 295 - Topics in Computer Science: Introduction to the Theory of Computations Credit Hours: 3
Focuses on complexity classes, grammars, formal languages, Turing machines, and computability.
Lecture Hours: Lecture 3 hours per week.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall Spring
Prerequisites: CSC 208 , or equivalent, with a grade of C or better.
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Dental Assisting |
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DNA 100 - Introduction to Oral Health Professions Credit Hours: 1
Provides an introduction to the oral health professions and covers basic terminology, historical perspective, the credentialing process, accreditation, professional organizations, and legal and ethical considerations.
Lecture Hours: Lecture 1 hour per week.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall Spring
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DNA 103 - Introduction to Oral Health Credit Hours: 1
Teaches anatomy of the head and neck, the hard and soft tissues of the oral cavity, tooth morphology, deciduous and permanent dentitions, as well as dental pathology and terminology.
Lecture Hours: Lecture 1 hour per week.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall Spring
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DNA 108 - Dental Science Credit Hours: 3
Studies head and neck anatomy, tooth morphology, pathological conditions of the oral cavity, disease processes, and microbiology.
Lecture Hours: Lecture 2 hours.
Recitation and Laboratory Hours: Laboratory 3 hours.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall Spring
Prerequisites: Completion of prerequisite courses in the Health Science I Career Studies Certificate.
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DNA 109 - Practical Infection Control Credit Hours: 3
Studies the principles of management of disease-producing microorganisms and associated diseases. Emphasizes sterilization, asepsis, and disinfection techniques applicable in the dental office.
Lecture Hours: Lecture 2 hours.
Recitation and Laboratory Hours: Laboratory 3 hours.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall Spring
Prerequisites: Completion of prerequisite courses in Health Science I Career Studies Certificate.
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DNA 110 - Dental Materials Credit Hours: 3
Studies the materials utilized in the laboratory aspect of dentistry as support in treatment. Emphasis is placed on the characteristics, manipulation, economical control, storage, and delivery of materials.
Lecture Hours: Lecture 2 hours.
Recitation and Laboratory Hours: Laboratory 3 hours.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall Spring
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DNA 113 - Chairside Assisting I Credit Hours: 3
Provides instruction on the principles of clinical chairside dental assisting, dental equipment use and maintenance, safety, instrument identification, tray set-ups by procedures, and patient data collection. Emphasizes patient management during restorative procedures.
Lecture Hours: Lecture 2 hours.
Recitation and Laboratory Hours: Laboratory 3 hours.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall Spring
Prerequisites: Completion of prerequisites courses in the Health Sciences I Career Studies Certificate.
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DNA 114 - Chairside Assisting II Credit Hours: 4
Introduces the student to the various dental specialties, including oral surgery, orthodontics, periodontics, prosthodontics, endodontics, and pediatric dentistry. Emphasizes integration and application of previous course content to operative dental procedures.
Lecture Hours: Lecture 2 hours.
Recitation and Laboratory Hours: Laboratory 6 hours.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall Spring
Prerequisites: DNA 100 , DNA 103 , DNA 108 , DNA 109 , DNA 113 , and DNA 120 .
Corequisites: DNA 190 .
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DNA 119 - Dental Therapeutics Credit Hours: 1
Exposes students to concepts and terminology related to pharmacology, pain control, and dental medicinal agents. Emphasizes use of materials in patient treatment.
Lecture Hours: Lecture 1 hour per week.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall Spring
Prerequisites: DNA 100 , DNA 109 , DNA 103 , DNA 108 , DNA 113 , and DNA 120 .
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DNA 120 - Community Health Credit Hours: 1
Studies topics related to community health issues, including identification of specific diseases, symptoms, causes and effects. Emphasizes the promotion of oral health in the community through patient education in oral home care techniques, dietary counseling, plaque control procedures, and application of medicinal agents.
Lecture Hours: Lecture 1 hour per week.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall spring
Prerequisites: Completion of prerequisite courses in the Health Science I Career Studies Certificate.
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DNA 130 - Dental Office Management Credit Hours: 3
Exposes students to and provides practical experience in the legal aspects of dental office management with regard to ethics, jurisprudence, appointment control, recall systems, reception techniques, telephone techniques, accounts receivable and payable, payroll, insurance claims, inventory control, and professional conduct in a dental office.
Lecture Hours: Lecture 2 hours.
Recitation and Laboratory Hours: Laboratory 3 hours.
Semester(s) Offered: Summer Only
Prerequisites: DNA 100 , DNA 103 , DNA 108 , DNA 109 , DNA 113 , DNA 120 , and DNA 190 .
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DNA 134 - Dental Radiology and Practicum Credit Hours: 3
Teaches the physics of dental radiation and safety, equipment operation, cone placement for the parallel and bisection techniques, panoramic exposures, mounting, and film processing.
Lecture Hours: Lecture 2 hours.
Recitation and Laboratory Hours: Laboratory 3 hours.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall Spring
Prerequisites: DNA 100 , DNA 103 , DNA 108 , DNA 109 , DNA 113 , and DNA 120 .
Corequisites: DNA 110 . Students must be at least 18 years-old to enroll in course.
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DNA 190 - Coordinated Internship in Dental Assisting Credit Hours: 2
Supervises on-the-job training in selected business, industrial or service firms coordinated by the college. Provides students clinical experience to supplement DNA 113 through hands-on experience in the dental clinic at Reynolds. Students will be assisting various dental practices.
Recitation and Laboratory Hours: Laboratory 8 hours per week.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall Spring
Corequisites: DNA 100 , DNA 103 , DNA 108 , DNA 109 , DNA 110 , DNA 113 , DNA 120 , DNA 114 , DNA 119 , and DNA 134 .
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DNA 196 - On-Site Training in Dental Assisting Credit Hours: 5
Provides clinical experience within the private practice community by exposing students to the fast-paced dental office environment in which the student performs chairside and support services with an established team. Focuses on chairside assisting in general dentistry at two different clinical sites. Students will complete the required number of clinical hours at the two assigned facilities.
Recitation and Laboratory Hours: Laboratory 20 hours per week.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall Spring
Prerequisites: DNA 100 , DNA 103 , DNA 108 , DNA 109 , DNA 110 , DNA 113 , DNA 114 , DNA 119 , DNA 120 , DNA 134 , and DNA 190
Corequisites: DNA 130
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DSL 126 - Diesel Engine Reconditioning Credit Hours: 6
Provides basic knowledge of the construction, design, and application of selected modern diesel engines and their components. Covers induction and exhaust systems, cooling and lubricating systems, and fuel injection and governing systems. Provides opportunity to disassemble, inspect, recondition, reassemble, and test selected engines.
Lecture Hours: Lecture 3 hours.
Recitation and Laboratory Hours: Laboratory 6 hours.
Semester(s) Offered: Spring Only
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DSL 131 - Diesel Fuel Systems and Tune-Up Credit Hours: 4
Teaches maintenance, adjustment, testing, and general repair of the typical fuel injection components used on non-automotive diesel engines. Includes engine and fuel system tune-up procedures and troubleshooting using current diagnostic equipment.
Lecture Hours: Lecture 2 hours.
Recitation and Laboratory Hours: Laboratory 4 hours.
Semester(s) Offered: Spring Only
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DSL 143 - Diesel Truck Electrical Systems Credit Hours: 4
Studies the theory and operation of various truck and tractor electrical systems. Covers preheating, starting, generating (charging), multiplexing, and lighting systems. Uses modern test equipment for measurement, adjustment, and troubleshooting electrical and electronic systems.
Lecture Hours: Lecture 2 hours.
Recitation and Laboratory Hours: Laboratory 4 hours.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall Only
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DSL 150 - Mobile Hydraulics and Pneumatics Credit Hours: 3
Introduces the theory, operation, and maintenance of hydraulic/pneumatic systems and devices used in mobile applications. Emphasizes the properties of fluid, fluid flow, fluid states, and the application of Bernoulli’s equation.
Lecture Hours: Lecture 2 hours.
Recitation and Laboratory Hours: Laboratory 2 hours.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall Only
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DSL 152 - Diesel Power Trains, Chassis, and Suspension Credit Hours: 4
Studies the chassis, suspension, steering, and brake systems found on medium- and heavy-duty diesel trucks. Covers construction features, operating principles, and service procedures for such power train components as clutches, multi-speed transmissions, propeller shafts, and rear axles. Teaches operations of modern equipment to correct and adjust abnormalities.
Lecture Hours: Lecture 2 hours.
Recitation and Laboratory Hours: Laboratory 4 hours.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall Only
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DSL 160 - Air Brake Systems Credit Hours: 3
Studies the basic operational theory of pneumatic and air brake systems as used in heavy-duty and public transportation vehicles. Covers various air control valves, test system components, and advanced air system schematics. Teaches proper service and preventative maintenance of system.
Lecture Hours: Lecture 2 hours.
Recitation and Laboratory Hours: Laboratory 2 hours.
Semester(s) Offered: Spring Only
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DSL 176 - Transportation Air Conditioning Credit Hours: 2
Studies fundamentals of transportation air conditioning. Includes repair, service, and troubleshooting of the refrigeration systems used in road vehicles and heavy equipment.
Lecture Hours: Lecture 1 hour.
Recitation and Laboratory Hours: Laboratory 2 hours.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall Spring
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DSL 197 - Cooperative Education in Diesel Mechanics Technology Credit Hours: 3
Supervises on-the-job training for pay in approved business, industrial, and service firms, coordinated by the college’s cooperative education office. Is applicable to all occupational-technical curricula at the discretion of the college.
Recitation and Laboratory Hours: Laboratory 15 hours per week.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall Spring
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Dietetics |
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DIT 121 - Nutrition I Credit Hours: 3
Studies food composition, dietary guidelines, and nutrients essential to healthy human life. Analyzes nutrient function and metabolism.
Lecture Hours: Lecture 3 hours per week.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall Spring Summer
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Economics |
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ECO 150 - Economic Essentials: Theory and Application Credit Hours: 3
Presents a broad overview of microeconomic and macroeconomic theory with application to current economic situations. Introduces concepts, policies, and theories in addition to models of domestic and global economies.
Lecture Hours: Lecture 3 hours
Semester(s) Offered: Fall Spring Summer
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ECO 201 - Principles of Macroeconomics Credit Hours: 3
Presents the fundamental macroeconomic concepts, theories, and issues including the study of scarcity and opportunity cost, supply and demand, national economic growth, inflation, recession, unemployment, fiscal and monetary policies, and international trade. Develops an appreciation of how these economic concepts apply to consumer, business, and government decisions, and their effect on the overall economy. This is a Passport Transfer course.
Lecture Hours: Lecture 3 hours per week.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall Spring Summer
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ECO 202 - Principles of Microeconomics Credit Hours: 3
Presents the fundamental microeconomic concepts, theories, and issues including the study of scarcity and opportunity cost, supply and demand, elasticities, marginal revenues and costs, profits, production and distribution. Develops an appreciation of how these economic concepts apply to consumer and business decisions, and their effect on the individual. This is a Passport Transfer course.
Lecture Hours: Lecture 3 hours per week.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall Spring Summer
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Education |
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EDU 114 - Driver Task Analysis Credit Hours: 3
Introduces “The Driver Task” as related to the highway transportation system (HTS) and factors that influence performance ability. Prepares students so they may be eligible to take certification exams for driving school instructors in both public and private schools. This is the first of two courses that are required for public/private school certification in driver education.
Lecture Hours: Lecture 2 hours.
Recitation and Laboratory Hours: Laboratory 2 hours.
Semester(s) Offered: Spring Summer
Prerequisites: Must be eligible for ESL 13 or placement in ENG 111 or placement in Co-requisites ENG 111 and EDE 11 .
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EDU 200 - Foundations of Education Credit Hours: 3
Provides future K-12 educators with the knowledge and skills needed to successfully implement instructional technology into their classroom. Explores the connections between types of technologies, technology standards, types of learners, and instructional practices.
Lecture Hours: Lecture 3 hours.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall Spring
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EDU 204 - Teaching in a Diverse Society Credit Hours: 3
Examines how personal and professional identities, positioning, and intersectional positionalities, values, attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors impact teaching and learning. Develops an understanding of similar and unique characteristics of PreK-12 students and their families, including culture, race, ethnicity, religion, language and learning abilities, gender socializations and sexual orientation. This course requires a practicum with a minimum of 20 hours of observation in a K-12 setting. Lecture 3 hours. Total 3 hours per week.
Lecture Hours: Lecture 3 hours.
Prerequisites: EDU 200
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EDU 206 - Classroom and Behavioral Management Credit Hours: 3
Provides an overview of developing a positive and inclusive learning environment. Emphasizes methods for managing the diverse needs of students in order to promote a positive learning environment. Addresses how to establish and communicate expectations for effective instruction.
Lecture Hours: Lecture 3 hours.
Prerequisites: EDU 200 - Foundations of Education
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EDU 207 - Human Growth and Development Credit Hours: 3
Provides an overview of the physical, intellectual, cognitive, language, social, and emotional development of human beings from birth to death, with a focus on birth to adolescence. Emphasizes how hereditary and environmental influences impact the development of the whole child.
Lecture Hours: Lecture 3 hours.
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EDU 214 - Instructional Principles of Driver Education Credit Hours: 3
Analyzes rules and regulations that govern the conduct of Driver Education programs with special emphasis on organization and administration. Includes uses in the classroom, driving range and on the street. Prepares students so they may be eligible to take the state certification exam in driver education. This is the second of two courses that is required for state certification in driver education.
Lecture Hours: Lecture 2 hours.
Recitation and Laboratory Hours: Laboratory 2 hours.
Semester(s) Offered: Spring Summer
Prerequisites: EDU 114 .
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EDU 220 - Teaching Reading Credit Hours: 3
Provides instruction in concepts and strategies involved in teaching reading at the K-12 levels. Includes topics on literacy and components and development, various reading programs, technology integration, and assessment tools. May include a field placement in a K-12 school.
Lecture Hours: Lecture 3 hours per week.
Semester(s) Offered: Spring Only
Prerequisites: Students must satisfy general college curricular admission requirements.
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EDU 235 - Health, Safety, and Nutrition Education Credit Hours: 3
Focuses on the health and developmental needs of children and the methods by which these needs are met. Emphasizes positive health, hygiene, nutrition and feeding routines, childhood diseases, and safety issues. Emphasizes supporting the mental and physical well-being of children, as well as procedures for reporting child abuse.
Lecture Hours: Lecture 3 hours per week.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall Spring Summer
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EDU 250 - Foundations of Exceptional Education Credit Hours: 3
Explores the historical, ethical, social, cultural, and legal practices for providing educational services for individuals with exceptionalities including early intervention, inclusion, adapting environments, and supporting positive behavior. Includes the study of characteristics of individuals with exceptionalities and the influence of culture and environment on development. Focuses on models, theories, and trends in special education. Lecture 3 hours. Total 3 hours per week.
Lecture Hours: Lecture 3 hours.
Prerequisites: EDU 200
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EDU 270 - Introduction to Autism Spectrum Disorders Credit Hours: 3
Explores the nature of autism and related development disorders. Includes an exploration of assessment measures and diagnostic criteria. Discusses intervention strategies to support students in school settings.
Lecture Hours: Lecture 3 hours.
Prerequisites: EDU 200 - Foundations of Education or departmental approval.
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EDU 280 - Introduction to Instructional Technologies Credit Hours: 3
Provides future K-12 educators with the knowledge and skills needed to successfully implement instructional technology into their classroom. Explores the connections between types of technologies, technology standards, types of learners, and instructional practices.
Lecture Hours: Lecture 3 hours.
Prerequisites: EDU 200 or departmental approval.
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EDU 286 - Multimedia for Online Distance and E-learning (MODEL) Credit Hours: 3
Provides students an opportunity to identify, create, and implement multimedia in an e-learning course. Covers an introduction to multimedia, the ASSURE model of instructional design, various media formats, screen design and user friendliness, storyboards and storyboard development, multimedia development, assessment creation, and incorporating multimedia into Blackboard/Canvas.
Lecture Hours: Lecture 3 hours per week.
Semester(s) Offered: Spring Only
Prerequisites: MODEL enrollees must have successfully completed EDU 287 - Instructional Design for Online Learning (IDOL), possess basic computer skills, be familiar with how to navigate the World Wide Web, and have used Blackboard/Canvas for a minimum of one semester. Blackboard/Canvas utilized as a supplement to a face-to-face class will fulfill this requirement.
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EDU 287 - Instructional Design for Online Learning (IDOL) Credit Hours: 3
Prepares educators to design online courses that encourage active learning and student participation. Focuses on instructional design practices including the development of content tied to learning objectives and a peer-based approach to evaluating courses.
Lecture Hours: Lecture 3 hours per week.
Semester(s) Offered: Summer Only
Prerequisites: IDOL enrollees must have basic computer skills, be familiar with how to navigate the World Wide Web and have used Blackboard/Canvas for a minimum of one semester (as a supplement to a face-to-face class will fulfill this requirement).
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EDU 288 - Engaging Online Learners with Web 2.0 Applications (ENROLL 2.0) Credit Hours: 3
Introduces learners to the fundamentals of using various Web 2.0 applications in order to conduct and manage an online classroom in a manner that promotes student engagement and learning.
Lecture Hours: Lecture 3 hours per week.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall Only
Prerequisites: EDU 287 , basic computer and web navigation skills, and experience using Blackboard/Canvas for at least one semester for teaching.
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EDU 289 - Learning on the Go (LoGo) Credit Hours: 3
Provides introduction to the fundamentals of implementing mobile technologies in the online teaching and learning environment. Focuses on increasing student engagement using mobile technologies and includes an overview of mobile learning, common applications, researching and applying mobile learning, developing content and materials to be used with mobile devices, assessing in the mobile learning environment, social media, productivity, and a self-reflection.
Lecture Hours: Lecture 3 hours per week.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall Spring
Prerequisites: LoGo enrollees must have basic computer skills, be familiar with how to navigate the World Wide Web, and experience using Blackboard for a minimum of one semester (as a supplement to a face-to-face class will fulfill this requirement). In addition, the learner should have successfully completed EDU 287 (IDOL) or the equivalent.
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EDU 295 - Topics in Education: School Law for Teachers Credit Hours: 3
Examines the federal and state laws affecting the duties of teachers in ensuring the rights of students. Investigates the laws which protect teachers from litigation. Discusses the impact of the United States Constitution and landmark cases so that participants may better understand how the law has influenced the American public school. Employs the Code of Virginia as the foundation for state and local policy.
Lecture Hours: Lecture 3 hours per week.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall Spring Summer
Prerequisites: Must be a licensed and/or in-service PK-12 teacher/administrator or receive approval of the program head.
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EDU 295 - Topics in Education: Updating Classroom Assessment for Student Growth Credit Hours: 3
Develops effective assessment practices of in-service teachers. Focuses on a balanced assessment approach emphasizing the use of formative and summative assessments. Utilizes quality rubrics as a vital component of effective classroom assessment. Addresses local, state, and federal requirements that impact classroom assessment. Examines the concept that quality assessment is vital to student success. Emphasizes the application of course content to each teacher’s individual classroom setting.
Lecture Hours: Lecture 3 hours per week.
Semester(s) Offered: Spring Summer
Prerequisites: Must be a licensed and/or in-service preK-12 teacher or administrator.
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EMS 100 - CPR for Healthcare Providers Credit Hours: 1
Provides instruction in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation that meets current Emergency Cardiac Care (ECC) guidelines for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation education for Healthcare Providers. Specifically provides training in coordinated mouth-to-mouth/mask artificial ventilation and chest compression, choking, life-threatening emergencies, sudden illness, and AED skills for adults, children, and infants in keeping with current Emergency Cardiac Care Standards as established by the American Heart Association. Equivalent to HLT 105 .
Lecture Hours: Lecture 1 hour per week.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall Spring Summer
Corequisites: EMS 112.
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EMS 111 - Emergency Medical Technician Credit Hours: 7
Prepares student for certification as a Virginia and National Registry EMT. Focuses on all aspects of pre-hospital basic life support as defined by the Virginia Office of Emergency Medical Services curriculum for Emergency Medicine Technician.
Lecture Hours: Lecture 5 hours.
Recitation and Laboratory Hours: Laboratory 4 hours.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall Spring Summer
Prerequisites: EMS 100 or equivalent CPR certification at the Health Care Provider level. An approved substitute is HLT 105 .
Corequisites: EMS 120 .
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EMS 120 - Emergency Medical Technician Clinical Credit Hours: 1
Provides supervised direct patient contact introducing the student to the assessment and emergency care of sick and injured patients. This course is a co-requisite for either EMS 111 or EMS 113, depending upon the program in which the student is participating.
Recitation and Laboratory Hours: Laboratory 2 hours per week.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall Spring Summer
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EMS 121 - Preparatory Foundations Credit Hours: 2
Introduces fundamental concepts established by the National Emergency Medical Service Education Standards (NEMSES) for Advanced EMT and Paramedic curricula. Includes EMS systems, introduction to research, workforce safety and wellness, EMS system communications, introduction to public health, legal and ethical issues.
Lecture Hours: Lecture 2 hours per week.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall Spring Summer
Prerequisites: BIO 145, Current Virginia EMT and CPR certification as approved by the Virginia Office of EMS.
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EMS 123 - EMS Clinical Preparation Credit Hours: 1
Introduces the student to local clinical agencies and prepares the student for clinical activities above the level of EMT. Includes prerequisites required by clinical affiliates, therapeutic communication, primary assessment, history taking, secondary assessment, reassessment, monitoring devices and documentation.
Recitation and Laboratory Hours: Laboratory 2 hours per week.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall Spring Summer
Prerequisites: Current Virginia EMT and CPR certification as approved by the Virginia Office of EMS.
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EMS 125 - Basic Pharmacology Credit Hours: 1
Prepares students to demonstrate competency concerning basic principles of pharmacology, drug dosage calculations, and medication administration. Introduces medications listed in the Advanced EMT (AEMT) scope of practice.
Lecture Hours: Lecture 1 hour per week.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall Spring Summer
Prerequisites: Current Virginia EMT and CPR certification as approved by the Virginia Office of EMS.
Corequisites: EMS 126 .
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EMS 126 - Basic Pharmacology Lab Credit Hours: 1
Focuses on the safe administration of medications in the emergency setting. Includes drug dose calculation and covers multiple routes of administration including oral, intramuscular, subcutaneous, intravenous, and intraosseous and other methods within the scope of practice for the emergency care provider.
Recitation and Laboratory Hours: Laboratory 2 hours per week.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall Spring Summer
Prerequisites: Current Virginia EMT and CPR certification as approved by the Virginia Office of EMS.
Corequisites: EMS 125 .
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EMS 127 - Airway, Shock and Resuscitation Credit Hours: 1
Introduces concepts associated with pre-hospital emergency care of the individual experiencing airway difficulty or in need of resuscitation or shock management.
Lecture Hours: Lecture 1 hour per week.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall Spring Summer
Prerequisites: Current Virginia EMT and CPR certification as approved by the Virginia Office of EMS.
Corequisites: EMS 128 .
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EMS 128 - Airway, Shock and Resuscitation Lab Credit Hours: 1
Focuses on specific skills related to airway, resuscitation, and shock management.
Recitation and Laboratory Hours: Laboratory 2 hours per week.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall Spring Summer
Prerequisites: Current Virginia EMT and CPR certification as approved by the Virginia Office of EMS.
Corequisites: EMS 127 .
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EMS 135 - Emergency Medical Care Credit Hours: 2
Prepares the student to assess and manage patients with common medical emergencies.
Lecture Hours: Lecture 2 hours per week.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall Spring Summer
Prerequisites: EMS 121 , EMS 123 , EMS 125 , EMS 126 , EMS 127 , EMS 128 .
Corequisites: EMS 136 .
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EMS 136 - Emergency Medical Care Lab Credit Hours: 1
Focuses on specific skills related to the assessment and management of common medical emergencies.
Recitation and Laboratory Hours: Laboratory 2 hours per week.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall Spring Summer
Prerequisites: EMS 121 , EMS 123 , EMS 125 , EMS 126 , EMS 127 , EMS 128 .
Corequisites: EMS 135 .
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EMS 137 - Trauma Care Credit Hours: 1
Prepares the student to assess and manage injured patients, developing his/her problem-solving ability in the treatment of trauma involving various body systems.
Lecture Hours: Lecture 1 hour per week.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall Spring Summer
Prerequisites: EMS 121 , EMS 123 , EMS 125 , EMS 126 , EMS 127 , EMS 128 .
Corequisites: EMS 138 .
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EMS 138 - Trauma Care Lab Credit Hours: 1
Focuses on the skills required for the assessment and management of patients with traumatic injury.
Recitation and Laboratory Hours: Laboratory 2 hours per week.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall Spring Summer
Prerequisites: EMS 121 , EMS 123 , EMS 125 , EMS 126 , EMS 127 , EMS 128 .
Corequisites: EMS 137 .
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EMS 139 - Special Populations Credit Hours: 1
Focuses on the pre-hospital assessment and management of patients in a specific population including pediatrics, geriatrics, obstetrics/gynecology (OB/GYN), bariatric, abuse, sexual assault, and special needs.
Lecture Hours: Lecture 1 hour per week.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall Spring Summer
Prerequisites: EMS 121 , EMS 123 , EMS 125 , EMS 126 , EMS 127 , EMS 128 .
Corequisites: EMS 140 .
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EMS 140 - Special Populations Lab Credit Hours: 1
Develops skills related to the assessment and management of patients in a specific population including pediatrics, geriatrics, obstetrics/gynecology (OB/GYN), bariatric, abuse, sexual assault and special needs.
Recitation and Laboratory Hours: Laboratory 2 hours per week.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall Spring Summer
Prerequisites: EMS 121 , EMS 123 , EMS 125 , EMS 126 , EMS 127 , EMS 128 .
Corequisites: EMS 139 .
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EMS 141 - Cardiovascular Care Credit Hours: 2
Focuses on assessment and management of cardiac-related emergencies. Covers basic dysrhythmia recognition and relates it to overall cardiac patient care.
Lecture Hours: Lecture 2 hours per week.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall Spring Summer
Prerequisites: EMS 121 , EMS 123 , EMS 125 , EMS 126 , EMS 127 , EMS 128 .
Corequisites: EMS 142 .
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EMS 142 - Cardiovascular Care Lab Credit Hours: 1
Focuses on skills involved in the assessment and management of cardiac-related emergencies.
Recitation and Laboratory Hours: Laboratory 2 hours per week.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall Spring Summer
Prerequisites: EMS 121 , EMS 123 , EMS 125 , EMS 126 , EMS 127 , EMS 128 .
Corequisites: EMS 141 .
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EMS 163 - Prehospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) Credit Hours: 1
Prepares for certification as a Prehospital Trauma Life Support provider as defined by the American College of Surgeons.
Lecture Hours: Lecture 1 hour per week.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall Spring Summer
Prerequisites: EMS 111 or equivalent.
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EMS 164 - Advanced Medical Life Support (AMLS) Credit Hours: 1
Covers current topics of care for adult patients suffering extensive medical conditions and emergencies, and offers certification as an Advanced Medical Life Support (AMLS) as defined by the National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians (NAEMT).
Lecture Hours: Lecture 1 hour per week.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall Spring Summer
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EMS 165 - Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Credit Hours: 1
Prepares for certification as an Advanced Cardiac Life provider. Follows course as defined by the American Heart Association. Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) builds on the foundation of Basic Life Support (BLS), emphasizing the importance of continuous, high-quality CPR. The hands-on instruction and simulated cases in this advanced course are designed to help enhance skills in the recognition and intervention of cardiopulmonary arrest, immediate post-cardiac arrest, acute arrhythmia, stroke, and acute coronary syndromes.
Lecture Hours: Lecture 1 hour per week.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall Spring Summer
Prerequisites: EMS 100 .
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EMS 167 - Emergency Pediatrics Course (EPC) Credit Hours: 1
Provides a unique approach to pediatric medical care, offering assessment techniques that can help EMS practitioners rapidly and accurately assess pediatric patients to determine which situations may be life threatening and require immediate intervention. Offers certification as defined by the National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians (NAEMT).
Lecture Hours: Lecture 1 hour per week.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall Spring Summer
Prerequisites: Current Virginia EMT and CPR certification as approved by the Virginia Office of EMS.
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EMS 170 - ALS Internship I Credit Hours: 1
Begins the first in a series of clinical experiences providing supervised direct patient contact in appropriate patient care facilities in and out of hospitals. Includes but not limited to patient care units such as the Emergency Department, Critical Care units, Pediatric, Labor and Delivery, Operating Room, Trauma centers and various advanced life support units.
Recitation and Laboratory Hours: Laboratory 3 hours.
Prerequisites: EMT certification.
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EMS 175 - Paramedic Clinical Experience I Credit Hours: 1
Introduces students to live patient assessment and management in the clinical setting. Begins a continuum of learning involving live patients that leads to entry-level competence at the paramedic level. Prerequisites: Current Virginia EMT and CPR certification as approved by the Virginia Office of EMS. Laboratory 3 hours per week.
Recitation and Laboratory Hours: Laboratory 3 hours per week.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall Spring Summer
Prerequisites: Current Virginia EMT and CPR certification as approved by the Virginia Office of EMS.
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EMS 202 - Paramedic Pharmacology Credit Hours: 2
Focuses on advanced pharmacological interventions, medications and their effects.
Lecture Hours: Lecture 2 hours per week.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall Spring Summer
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