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MDL 290 - Coordinated Internship in Clinical Microbiology
2 cr.
Supervises on-the-job training in selected business, industrial or service firms coordinated by the College. Laboratory 6 hours per week. Total contact 6 hours per week. This portion will be held in a clinical laboratory microbiology department.
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): Must be enrolled in the final semester of the Medical Laboratory Technology Program.
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Music |
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MUS 111 - Music Theory I
4 cr.
Discusses elements of musical construction of scales, intervals, triads, and chord progressions. Develops ability to sing at sight and write from dictation. Introduces the analysis of the Bach chorale style. Expands facility with harmonic dictation and enables the student to use these techniques at the keyboard. Lecture 3 hours per week. Laboratory 2 hours per week. Total 5 hours per week.
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MUS 112 - Music Theory II
4 cr.
Discusses elements of musical construction of scales, intervals, triads, and chord progressions. Develops ability to sing at sight and write from dictation. Introduces the analysis of the Bach chorale style. Expands facility with harmonic dictation and enables the student to use these techniques at the keyboard. Lecture 3 hours per week. Laboratory 2 hours per week. Total 5 hours per week.
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MUS 121 - Music in Society
3 cr.
Explores the language of music through an introduction to basic elements, forms and styles across time. Acquaints students with composers’ lives and influential creative individualities, discovering representative works and milestones in western society. Develops techniques for listening analytically and critically. Reviews historical development and significance of art music within the context of evolving societal structures. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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MUS 122 - Music Appreciation II
3 cr.
Increases the variety and depth of the student’s interest, knowledge, and involvement in music and related cultural activities. Acquaints the student with traditional and twentieth century music literature, emphasizing the relationship music has as an art form with man and society. Increases the student’s awareness of the composers and performers of all eras through listening and concert experiences. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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MUS 163 - Guitar Theory and Practice I
3 cr.
Studies the fundamentals of sound production, music theory, and harmony as they apply to guitar. Builds proficiency in both the techniques of playing the guitar and in the application of music fundamentals to these techniques. Presents different types of guitars and related instruments. Emphasizes music as entertainment and as a communication skill. Lecture 2 hours per week. Laboratory 3 hours per week. Total 5 hours per week.
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MUS 164 - Guitar Theory and Practice II
3 cr.
Studies the fundamentals of sound production, music theory, and harmony as they apply to guitar. Builds proficiency in both the techniques of playing the guitar and in the application of music fundamentals to these techniques. Presents different types of guitars and related instruments. Emphasizes music as entertainment and as a communication skill. Lecture 2 hours per week. Laboratory 3 hours per week. Total 5 hours per week.
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Natural Science |
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NAS 125 - Meteorology
4 cr.
Presents a non-technical survey of fundamental meteorology. Focuses on the effects of weather and climate on humans and their activities. Lecture 3 hours per week. Laboratory 2 hours per week. Total 5 hours per week. Serves for endorsement or recertification of earth science teachers.
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NAS 160 - Field Ornithology
3 cr.
Students will study anatomy, physiology, reproduction, and taxonomy, with special attention to bird families and behavior through the use of preserved specimens, as well as live observation. Includes identifying birds in the wild through sight and songs/calls and explores the interrelationships between wildlife, plants, habitats and humans. Lecture 2 hours per week. Laboratory 2 hours per week. Total 4 hours per week.
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NAS 195 - Topics In
1-5 cr.
Provides an opportunity to explore topical areas of interest to or needed by students. May be repeated for credit. Variable hours per week. May be used also for special honors courses.
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Nursing |
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NSG 100 - Introduction to Nursing Concepts
4 cr.
Introduces concepts of nursing practice and conceptual learning. Focuses on basic nursing concepts with an emphasis on safe nursing practice and the development of the nursing process. Provides supervised learning experiences in college nursing laboratories, clinical/community settings, and/or simulated environments. Lecture 3 hours per week. Laboratory 3 hours per week. Total 6 hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): BIO 141 .
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NSG 106 - Competencies for Nursing Practice
2 cr.
Focuses on the application of concepts through clinical skill development. Emphasizes the use of clinical judgment in skill acquisition. Includes principles of safety, evidence-based practice, informatics and math computational skills. Prepares students to demonstrate competency in specific skills and drug dosage calculation including the integration of skills in the care of clients in simulated settings. Provides supervised learning experiences in college nursing laboratories, clinical/community settings, and/or simulated environments. Lecture 1 hour per week. Laboratory 3 hours per week. Total 4 hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): MTE 1 -MTE 5 and BIO 141 .
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NSG 115 - Healthcare Concepts for Transition
4-5 cr.
Focuses on role transition from Licensed Practical Nurse to Registered Professional Nurse. Incorporates concepts of nursing practice and conceptual learning to promote health and wellness across the lifespan. Uses the nursing process to explore care delivery for selected diverse populations with common and predictable illnesses. Emphasizes the use of clinical judgement in skill acquisition. Lecture 3 hours per week. Laboratory 3-6 hours per week. Total 6-9 hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): BIO 141 , BIO 142 , ENG 111 , PSY 230 , SDV 100 /SDV 101 and acceptance to the Transition program.
Corequisite(s): NSG 200 .
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NSG 130 - Professional Nursing Concepts
1 cr.
Introduces the role of the professional nurse and fundamental concepts in professional development. Focuses on professional identity, legal/ethical issues and contemporary trends in professional nursing. Lecture 1 hour per week.
Prerequisite(s): BIO 141 .
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NSG 152 - Health Care Participant
3 cr.
Focuses on the health and wellness of diverse individuals, families, and the community throughout the lifespan. Covers concepts that focus on client attributes and preferences regarding healthcare. Emphasizes population-focused care. Provides supervised learning experiences in college nursing laboratories, clinical/community settings, and/or cooperating agencies, and/or simulated environments. Lecture 2 hours per week. Laboratory 3 hours per week. Total 5 hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): BIO 142 , NSG 100 , NSG 106 , NSG 130 , NSG 200 .
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NSG 170 - Health/Illness Concepts
6 cr.
Focuses on the nursing care of individuals and/or families throughout the lifespan with an emphasis on common and predictable illnesses. Provides supervised learning experiences in college nursing laboratories, clinical/community settings, and/or simulated environments. Lecture 4 hours per week. Laboratory 6 hours per week. Total 10 hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): BIO 142 , NSG 100 , NSG 106 , NSG 130 , NSG 200 .
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NSG 200 - Health Promotion and Assessment
3 cr.
Introduces assessment and health promotion for the individual and family. Includes assessment of infants, children, adults, geriatric clients and pregnant females. Emphasizes health history and the acquisition of physical assessment skills with underlying concepts of development, communication, and health promotion. Prepares students to demonstrate competency in the assessment of clients across the lifespan. Provides supervised learning experiences in college nursing laboratories, clinical/community settings, and/or simulated environments. Lecture 2 hours per week. Laboratory 3 hours per week. Total 5 hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): BIO 141 .
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NSG 210 - Health Care Concepts I
5 cr.
Focuses on care of clients across the lifespan in multiple settings including concepts related to physiological health alterations and reproduction. Emphasizes the nursing process in the development of clinical judgment for clients with multiple needs. Provides supervised learning experiences in college nursing laboratories, clinical/community settings, and/or simulated environments. Lecture 3 hours per week. Laboratory 6 hours per week. Total 9 hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): BIO 150 , NSG 152 , NSG 170 .
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NSG 211 - Health Care Concepts II
5 cr.
Focuses on care of clients across the lifespan in multiple settings including concepts related to psychological and physiological health alterations. Emphasizes the nursing process in the development of clinical judgment for clients with multiple needs. Provides supervised learning experiences in college nursing laboratories, clinical/community settings, and/or simulated environments. Lecture 3 hours per week. Laboratory 6 hours per week. Total 9 hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): BIO 150 , NSG 152 , NSG 170 .
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NSG 230 - Advanced Professional Nursing Concepts
2 cr.
Develops the role of the professional nurse in the healthcare environment in preparation for practice as a registered nurse. Introduces leadership and management concepts and focuses on the integration of professional behaviors in a variety of healthcare settings. Lecture 2 hours per week. Total 2 hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): NSG 210 , NSG 211 .
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NSG 252 - Complex Health Care Concepts
4 cr.
Focuses on nursing care of diverse individuals and families integrating complex health concepts. Emphasizes clinical judgment, patient-centered care and collaboration. Lecture 4 hours per week. Total 4 hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): NSG 210 , NSG 211 .
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NSG 270 - Nursing Capstone
4 cr.
Provides students with the opportunity to comprehensively apply and integrate learned concepts from previous nursing courses into a capstone experience. Emphasizes the mastery of patient- centered care, safety, nursing judgment, professional behaviors, informatics, quality improvement, and collaboration in the achievement of optimal outcomes of care. Provides supervised learning experiences in faculty and/or preceptor-guided college nursing laboratories, clinical/community settings, and/or simulated environments. Laboratory 12 hours per week. Total 12 hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): NSG 210 , NSG 211 .
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NUR 27 - Nurse Aide Program
5 cr.
Teaches care of older patients with emphasis on the social, emotional and spiritual needs. Covers procedures; communication and interpersonal relations; observations, charting and reporting; safety and infection control; anatomy and physiology; personal care, nutrition and feeding and death and dying. Includes both classroom lecture and laboratory or clinical hours per week. Lecture 3 hours per week. Laboratory 6 hours per week. Total 9 hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): MTE 1 -MTE 3 and readiness to enroll in ENG 111 .
NOTE: The course includes both classroom lecture and campus lab skills practice. Following completion of the classroom and campus lab component, students will begin their clinical experience in an area nursing home. The clinical experience in the nursing home will be held during the regularly scheduled class time, plus additional scheduled clinical hours. Students are required by the Virginia Board of Nursing to complete all hours mandated for this course.
LICENSURE / CERTIFICATION: Students who successfully complete the NUR 27 course will receive a Certificate of Completion and may apply to take the National Nurse Aide Assessment Program (NNAAP). The cost of the exam is approximately $94 and is given at several different locations.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:
- Application to Lord Fairfax Community College.
- LFCC placement tests and completion of any developmental work that may be identified by the placement test. Must show competence in MTE 1 -MTE 3 and readiness for ENG 111 to satisfy requirement without remediation.
- Required to have a background check and a drug screen. Failure to pass either will prevent students from clinical requirements, which may prevent student from continuing this course. All associated fees are the responsibility of the student.
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Philosophy |
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PHI 100 - Introduction to Philosophy
3 cr.
Presents an introduction to philosophical problems and perspectives with emphasis on the systematic questioning of basic assumptions about meaning, knowledge, reality and values. Lecture 3 hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): Readiness to enroll in ENG 111 .
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PHI 112 - Logic
3 cr.
Evaluates deductive arguments utilizing methods of symbolic logic. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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PHI 200 - The History of Western Philosophy
3 cr.
Offers a brief historical survey of major philosophers from the pre-Socratics to the present. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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PHI 220 - Ethics
3 cr.
Provides a systematic study of representative ethical systems. Lecture 3 hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): Readiness to enroll in ENG 111 .
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PHI 227 - Bio-Medical Ethics
3 cr.
Examines the ethical implications of specific biomedical issues in the context of major ethical systems. Lecture 3 hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): Readiness to enroll in ENG 111 .
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PHT 101 - Photography I
3 cr.
Teaches principles of photography and fundamental camera techniques. Lecture 1 hour per week. Laboratory 4 hours per week. Total 5 hours per week. Requires outside shooting and lab work.
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PHT 102 - Photography II
3 cr.
Teaches principles of photography and fundamental camera techniques. Lecture 1 hour per week. Laboratory 4 hours per week. Total 5 hours per week. Requires outside shooting and lab work.
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PHT 107 - Nature Photography
3 cr.
Teaches fundamentals of color photography of natural objects. Emphasizes selection and use of equipment simple digital workflow, format selection for professional imaging, compositional techniques and color theory. Lecture 2 hours per week. Laboratory 2 hours per week. Total 4 hours per week.
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PHT 135 - Electronic Darkroom
3 cr.
Teaches students to create and manipulate digital photographs. Covers masking, color corrections, and merging of illustrations with photographs. Examines the ethical and property-rights issues which are raised in the manipulation of images. Lecture 1 hour per week. Laboratory 4 hours per week. Total 5 hours per week.
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PHT 164 - Introduction to Digital Photography
3 cr.
Teaches the fundamentals of photography including camera function, composition, and image production as they apply to digital imagery. Lecture 1 hour per week. Laboratory 4 hours per week. Total 5 hours per week.
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PHT 201 - Advanced Photography I
3 cr.
Provides weekly critiques of students’ work. Centers on specific problems found in critiques. Includes working procedures and critical skills in looking at photographs. Lecture 2 hours per week. Laboratory 3 hours per week. Total 5 hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): PHT 102 or equivalent.
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PHT 202 - Advanced Photography II
3 cr.
Provides weekly critiques of students’ work. Centers on specific problems found in critiques. Includes working procedures and critical skills in looking at photographs. Lecture 2 hours per week. Laboratory 3 hours per week. Total 5 hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): PHT 102 or equivalent.
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PHT 211 - Color Photography I
3 cr.
Introduces theory, materials and processes of modern color images. Includes additive and subtractive theory, color filtration and negative and positive printing techniques. Lecture 2 hours per week. Laboratory 3 hours per week. Total 5 hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): PHT 101 or equivalent.
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PHT 216 - Wildlife Photography
3 cr.
An advanced course in the photography of natural objects. Emphasis will be placed on critiquing the student’s photographic work. Use of natural lighting, flash photography and diffusion techniques will be emphasized. Offers seminars on specific subject areas such as animals, plants, birds, insects and wilderness scenes. Lecture 2 hours per week. Laboratory 2 hours per week. Total 4 hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): PHT 107 or instructor approval.
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PHT 227 - Photographic Careers
3 cr.
Teaches the techniques of small photographic business operations. Includes portfolio preparation and presentation and basic marketing techniques. Covers theory of marketing, costing procedures and problems, legal accounting problems, copyright and fundamentals of small photographic business operation. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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PHT 264 - Digital Photography
3 cr.
Teaches theory and practice of digital photography. Emphasizes use of digital cameras in studio and on location. Teaches advanced techniques of image editing. Provides training in digital image transmission from remote locations. Extensive work in Adobe Photoshop. Lecture 2 hours per week. Laboratory 3 hours per week. Total 5 hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): PHT 101 , ART 283 .
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PHT 270 - Digital Imaging
3 cr.
Introduces students to the tools and techniques used by professionals in the electronic imaging field. Focuses on current trends within the photographic, prepress and internet industries. Includes image capture, manipulation, and out-put. Exposes students to the hardware and software used by today’s creative professionals in a combination of lectures, demonstrations and class projects. Lecture 2 hours per week. Laboratory 2 hours per week. Total 4 hours per week.
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PED 101 - Fundamentals of Physical Activity
2 cr.
Presents principles underlying the components of physical fitness. Utilizes conditioning activities involving cardiovascular strength and endurance, respiratory efficiency, muscular strength, and flexibility. Lecture 1 hours per week. Laboratory 2 hours per week. Total 3 hours per week. May include fitness assessment, nutrition and weight control information, and concepts of wellness.
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PED 103 - Aerobic Fitness
1 cr.
Develops cardiovascular fitness though activities designed to elevate and sustain heart rates appropriate to age and physical condition. Laboratory 2 hours per week. Total 2 hours per week.
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PED 107 - Exercise and Nutrition
2 cr.
Provides for the study and application of fitness and wellness and their relationship to a healthy lifestyle. Defines and evaluates the student’s level of fitness and wellness. Students will incorporate physical fitness and wellness into the course and daily living. Lecture 1 hour per week. Laboratory 2 hours per week. Total 3 hours per week. A personal fitness/wellness plan is required for the 2 credit course.
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PED 109 - Yoga I
2 cr.
Focuses on the forms of yoga training emphasizing flexibility. Lecture 1 hour per week. Laboratory 2 hours per week. Total 3 hours per week.
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PED 111 - Weight Training
2 cr.
Focuses on muscular strength and endurance training through individualized workout programs. Teaches appropriate use of weight training equipment. Lecture 1 hour per week. Laboratory 2 hours per week. Total 3 hours per week.
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PED 113 - Lifetime Activities
1 cr.
Presents lifetime sports and activities. Teaches skills and methods of lifetime sports and activities appropriate to the local season and facilities available. Laboratory 2 hours per week. Total 2 hours per week.
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PED 116 - Lifetime Fitness and Wellness
1 cr.
Provides a study of fitness and wellness and their relationship to a healthy lifestyle. Defines and evaluates the student’s level of fitness and wellness and motivates the student to incorporate physical fitness and wellness into daily living. Laboratory 2 hours per week. Total 2 hours per week.
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PED 117 - Fitness Walking
1 cr.
Teaches content and skills needed to design, implement and evaluate an individualized program of walking, based upon fitness level. Laboratory 2 hours per week. Total 2 hours per week.
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PED 120 - Yoga II
2 cr.
Focuses on the forms of yoga training emphasizing flexibility. Lecture 1 hour per week. Laboratory 2 hours per week. Total 3 hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): PED 109 .
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PED 123 - Tennis
1 cr.
Teaches tennis skills with emphasis on stroke development and strategies for individual and team play. Includes rules, scoring, terminology, and etiquette. Laboratory 2 hours per week. Total 2 hours per week.
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PED 127 - Cycling
1 cr.
Introduces cycling techniques, equipment selection, care and maintenance, safety, and physical conditioning. Laboratory 2 hours per week. Total 2 hours per week.
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PED 133 - Golf
1 cr.
Teaches basic skills of golf, rules, etiquette, scoring, terminology, equipment selection and use and strategy. Laboratory 2 hours per week. Total 2 hours per week.
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PED 141 - Swimming I
1 cr.
Introduces skills and methods of swimming strokes. Focuses on safety and physical conditioning. Laboratory 2 hours per week. Total 2 hours per week.
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PED 142 - Swimming II
1 cr.
Introduces skills and methods of swimming strokes. Focuses on safety and physical conditioning. Laboratory 2 hours per week. Total 2 hours per week.
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PED 147 - Hiking
1 cr.
Introduces physical and mental benefits of walking or hiking as a form of physical exercise. Skills developed include how to plan for a hike, what to take, and how to select a trail relative to individual abilities. Provides hiking opportunities to explore local regions. Develops awareness of safety, weather, and ecological considerations. Laboratory 2 hours per week. Total 2 hours per week.
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PED 154 - Volleyball
1 cr.
Introduces skills, techniques, strategies, rules, and scoring. Laboratory 2 hours per week. Total 2 hours per week.
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PED 160 - Modern Dance
1 cr.
Teaches the basic techniques of creative dance. Skills include self-expression, contemporary routines, dance forms, and basic choreography. Laboratory 2 hours per week. Total 2 hours per week.
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PED 161 - Dance Production
1 cr.
Focuses on creating a dance performance. Teaches the basic skills in creating and producing a dance. Includes lighting, costumes, music, and choreography. Laboratory 2 hours per week. Total 2 hours per week. Offered at Fauquier only.
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PED 171 - Ballroom Dance I
1 cr.
Presents the basic step patterns, rhythmic patterns, and positions in ballroom dance. Includes techniques based upon traditional steps with basic choreographic patterns. Laboratory 2 hours per week. Total 2 hours per week. Offered at Fauquier only.
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PED 172 - Ballroom Dance II
1 cr.
Presents the basic step patterns, rhythmic patterns, and positions in ballroom dance. Includes techniques based upon traditional steps with basic choreographic patterns. Laboratory 2 hours per week. Total 2 hours per week. Offered at Fauquier only.
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PED 183 - Outdoor Adventures
1 cr.
Introduces outdoor adventure activities with emphasis on basic skills, preparation, personal and group safety, equipment selection and use, ecology, and field experience. Laboratory 2 hours per week. Total 2 hours per week.
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PED 187 - Backpacking
1 cr.
Focuses on the preparation for a backpacking trip, equipment and clothing selection, personal and group safety, ecology and physical conditioning. Laboratory 2 hours per week. Total 2 hours per week. Includes field experience.
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PED 188 - Freshwater Fishing
2 cr.
Teaches freshwater fishing techniques including spinning, bait casting and fly casting. Presents selection and care of equipment, fish habits, conservation, and safety. Laboratory 2 hours per week. Total 2 hours per week.
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PED 198 - Seminar and Project
1-5 cr.
Requires completion of a project or research report related to the student’s occupational objectives and a study of approaches to the selection and pursuit of career opportunities in the field. May be repeated for credit. Variable hours per week.
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PED 199 - Supervised Study in Ballroom Dancing
1 cr.
This course will focus on continuing ballroom technique and performance, step memorization and identification. Continued development of choreographic principles related to ballroom dance. Composition of pair dances required. Laboratory 2 hours per week. Total 2 hours per week. Offered at Fauquier only.
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PED 298 - Seminar and Project
1 cr.
Requires completion of a project or research report related to the student’s occupational objectives and a study of approaches to the selection and pursuit of career opportunities in the field. May be repeated for credit. 1
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Physics |
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PHY 101 - Introduction to Physics I
4 cr.
Surveys general principles of physics. Includes topics such as force and motion, energy, heat, sound, light, electricity and magnetism and modern physics. Lecture 3 hours per week. Laboratory 3 hours per week. Total 6 hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): Readiness to enroll in ENG 111 .
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PHY 102 - Introduction to Physics II
4 cr.
Surveys general principles of physics. Includes topics such as force and motion, energy, heat, sound, light, electricity and magnetism, and modern physics. Lecture 3 hours per week. Laboratory 3 hours per week. Total 6 hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): PHY 101 .
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PHY 150 - Elements of Astronomy
4 cr.
Covers history of astronomy and its recent developments. Stresses the use of astronomical instruments and measuring techniques and includes the study and observation of the solar system, stars, and galaxies. Lecture 3 hours per week. Laboratory 3 hours per week. Total 6 hours per week.
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PHY 201 - General College Physics I
4 cr.
Teaches fundamental principles of physics. Covers mechanics, thermodynamics, wave phenomena, electricity and magnetism and selected topics in modern physics. Lecture 3 hours per week. Laboratory 3 hours per week. Total 6 hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): MTH 131 or MTH 161 and readiness to enroll in ENG 111 .
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PHY 202 - General College Physics II
4 cr.
Teaches fundamental principles of physics. Covers mechanics, thermodynamics, wave phenomena, electricity and magnetism and selected topics in modern physics. Lecture 3 hours per week. Laboratory 3 hours per week. Total 6 hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): PHY 201 .
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PHY 241 - University Physics I
4 cr.
Teaches principles of classical and modern physics. Includes mechanics, wave phenomena, heat, electricity, magnetism, relativity and nuclear physics. Lecture 3 hours per week. Laboratory 3 hours per week. Total 6 hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): Readiness to enroll in ENG 111 .
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): MTH 263 .
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PHY 242 - University Physics II
4 cr.
Teaches principles of classical and modern physics. Includes mechanics, wave phenomena, heat, electricity, magnetism, relativity and nuclear physics. Lecture 3 hours per week. Laboratory 3 hours per week. Total 6 hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): PHY 241 .
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): MTH 264 .
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PHY 298 - Seminar and Project
1-5 cr.
Requires completion of a project or research report related to the student’s occupational objectives and a study of approaches to the selection and pursuit of career opportunities in the field. May be repeated for credit. Variable hours. **This course is only offered to Dual Enrolled students at Dual Enrollment sites.**
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PLS 135 - American National Politics
3 cr.
Teaches political institutions and processes of the national government of the United States, focuses on the Congress, presidency and the courts and on their inter-relationships. Gives attention to public opinion, suffrage, elections, political parties, interest groups, civil rights, domestic policy and foreign relations. Lecture 3 hours per week. Total 3 hours per week. This is a Passport Transfer course.
Prerequisite(s): Readiness to enroll in ENG 111 .
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PLS 241 - International Relations I
3 cr.
Teaches geographic, demographic, economic, ideological and other factors conditioning the policies of countries and discusses conflicts and their adjustments. Lecture 3 hours per week. Total 3 hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): Readiness to enroll in ENG 111 .
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Practical Nursing |
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PNE 136 - Care of Maternal Newborn & Pediatric Patients
4 cr.
Uses a family-centered approach; studies normal and common complications in pregnancy, childbirth, post-partum, the neonate, and children through adolescence. Covers milestones in all aspects of growth and development and common childhood disorders at various ages. Lecture 4 hours per week.
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PNE 143 - Applied Nursing Skills
1 cr.
Applies principles and procedures essential to the basic nursing care of patients. Laboratory 3 hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): Instructor permission required.
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PNE 145 - Trends in Practical Nursing
1 cr.
Studies the role of the Licensed Practical Nurse. Covers legal aspects, organizations and opportunities in practical nursing. Assists students in preparation for employment. Lecture 1 hour per week.
Prerequisite(s): PNE 162 .
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PNE 158 - Mental Health and Psychiatric Nursing
2 cr.
Recognizes emotional needs of patients. Provides knowledge of the role that emotions play. Enables students to understand their own behavior as well as patient behavior. Lecture 2 hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): PNE 162 .
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PNE 161 - Nursing in Health Changes I
6 cr.
Focuses on nursing situations and procedures necessary to assist individuals in meeting special needs related to human functions. Lecture 3 hours per week. Laboratory 9 hours per week. Total 12 hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): Admission to Practical Nursing Program.
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PNE 162 - Nursing in Health Changes II
11 cr.
Continues the focus on nursing situations and procedures necessary to assist individuals in meeting special needs related to human functions. Lecture 5 hours per week. Laboratory 16 hours per week. Total 21 hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): ENG 111 , BIO 100 , PNE 161 , PNE 174 , PSY 230 , SDV 100 /SDV 101 .
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PNE 164 - Nursing in Health Changes IV
10 cr.
Continues the focus on nursing situations and procedures necessary to assist individuals in meeting special needs related to human functions. Lecture 6 hours per week. Laboratory 12 hours per week. Total 18 hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): PNE 162 .
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PNE 174 - Applied Pharmacology for Practical Nurses
2 cr.
Applies problem-solving skills in preparing and administering medications. Lecture 1 hour per week. Laboratory 3 hours per week. Total 4 hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): Admission to Practical Nursing Program.
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PNE 175 - Introduction to Supervision & Management for Practical Nurses
1 cr.
Presents principles of leadership and management theory to assist the practical nurse graduate in assuming leadership roles within their scope of practice. Provides an interactive format to enhance the learning concepts such as group dynamics, effective communication, organization, prioritization, and delegation. Emphasizes skills necessary for first-line management. Lecture 15 hours per semester.
Prerequisite(s): PNE 162 .
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PSY 116 - Psychology of Death and Dying
3 cr.
Focuses on psychological aspects of death and dying. Teaches the meaning of death and ways of handling its personal and social implications. Includes psychological, sociological, cultural, and religious views of death. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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PSY 200 - Principles of Psychology
3 cr.
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. Lecture 3 hours per week. This is a Passport Transfer course.
Prerequisite(s): Readiness to enroll in ENG 111 .
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PSY 215 - Abnormal Psychology
3 cr.
Explores historical views and current perspectives of abnormal behavior. Emphasizes major diagnostic categories and criteria, individual and social factors of maladaptive behavior and types of therapy. Includes methods of clinical assessment and research strategies. Lecture 3 hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): PSY 200 , PSY 201, or PSY 202 and readiness to enroll in ENG 111 .
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PSY 230 - Developmental Psychology
3 cr.
Studies the development of the individual from conception to death. Follows a life-span perspective on the development of the person’s physical, cognitive and psychosocial growth. Lecture 3 hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): Readiness to enroll in ENG 111 .
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PSY 235 - Child Psychology
3 cr.
Studies development of the child from conception to adolescence. Investigates physical, intellectual, social and emotional factors involved in the child’s growth. Lecture 3 hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): Readiness to enroll in ENG 111 .
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RPK 100 - Introduction to Recreation, Parks & Leisure Studies
3 cr.
Includes history and philosophy of the Recreation and Parks movement. Discusses the theory of leisure and play. Analyzes leisure service delivery systems and career opportunities. Emphasizes the commercial, non-profit and public sectors, Armed Forces, therapeutic recreation as well as volunteer service. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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RPK 120 - Outdoor Recreation
3 cr.
Includes history and philosophy of conservation, preservation, and the development of outdoor recreation in the United States. Emphasizes development of practical skills in planning, instructing, and managing outdoor recreation programs and facilities, including youth resident camps, R.V. campgrounds, as well as resources in the urban setting. Lecture 2 hours per week. Laboratory 3 hours per week. Total 5 hours per week.
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RPK 135 - Program Planning
3 cr.
Includes principles of program planning in the recreation setting. Analyzes participants’ needs and demands, as well as social, physical, and psychological characteristics. Explains how to organize and lead programs. Lecture 3 hours per week. Laboratory 2 hours per week. Total 4 hours per week. Includes a leadership practicum.
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RPK 141 - Leadership and Supervision
3 cr.
Introduces leadership and supervision in the leisure services industry. Assesses leadership styles, traits and leadership theories and provides the opportunity for students to assess their own individual styles. Addresses group dynamics, conflict, and issues relating specifically to leadership of volunteers. Lecture 2 hours per week. Laboratory 2 hours per week. Total 4 hours per week. Includes a leadership practicum.
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RPK 265 - Risk Management
3 cr.
Discusses the law and liability as they relate to the delivery of leisure services. Teaches practitioners legal principles necessary to analyze programs and facilities with respect to safety, emergency preparedness, and accident reporting protocols. Review hiring procedures, ADA compliance, national (CPSC, ASTM, OSHA) and professional standards (NRPA, ACA), certification and training standards (CPRP, CTRS), supervision and the role of maintenance and insurance. Uses case law and national compliance standards to illustrate legal principles. Lecture 3 hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): Advanced standing.
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Religion |
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REL 100 - Introduction to the Study of Religion
3 cr.
Explores various religious perspectives and ways of thinking about religious themes and religious experience. Lecture 3 hours per week. Total 3 hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): Readiness to enroll in ENG 111 .
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REL 200 - Survey of the Old Testament
3 cr.
Surveys books of the Old Testament, with emphasis on prophetic historical books. Examines the historical and geographical setting and place of the Israelites in the ancient Middle East as background to the writings. Lecture 3 hours per week. Total 3 hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): Readiness to enroll in ENG 111 .
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REL 210 - Survey of the New Testament
3 cr.
Surveys books of the New Testament, with special attention upon placing the writings within their historical and geographical setting. Lecture 3 hours per week. Total 3 hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): Readiness to enroll in ENG 111 .
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REL 230 - Religions of the World
3 cr.
Introduces the religions of the world with attention to origin, history and doctrine. Lecture 3 hours per week. Total 3 hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): Readiness to enroll in ENG 111 .
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Russian |
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RUS 101 - Beginning Russian I
4 cr.
Develops the understanding, speaking, reading, and writing of Russian, and emphasizes the structure of the language. Lecture 5 hours per week. Total 5 hours per week. May include one additional hour of oral drill and practice.
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