49 courses. Harvest read no subject for these courses. That is a gap in our reading of the catalog, not in the college's catalog; each course is shown as we hold it until the reading is fixed.
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Explores the fundamental laws, theories, and mathematical concepts of chemistry. Designed primarily for science and engineering majors. Requires a strong background in mathematics. Students must earn a grade of C or higher in the lecture portion of the course to earn an overall grade of C or higher. Part II of II. This is a Passport and UCGS transfer course.
Supervises on-the-job training in selected business, industrial or service firms coordinated by the college. Credit/practice ratio not to exceed 1:5 hours.
After Any 15 credit hours or approval by the Appropriate Dean of Instruction May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.
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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.
Program director approval. May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.
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Provides an opportunity to explore topical areas of interest to or needed by students. May be used for special honors courses. May be repeated for credit. Variable hours. 3-4 credits.
Presents typical mathematical and mechanical problems requiring the use of reference standards such as the Machinery’s Handbook for solution. Presents use of the Coordinate Measuring Machine for solution.
Provides instruction for students who require minimum preparation for college- level Quantitative Reasoning. Students in this course will be co-enrolled in MTH 154 . Credits are not applicable toward graduation and do not replace MTE courses waived. Successful completion of Quantitative Reasoning results in the prerequisite MTE modules being satisfied.
Completion of any three MTE 1 , MTE 2 , MTE 3 , MTE 4 , MTE 5 .
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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.
Provides integrated reading and writing instruction for students who require extensive preparation to succeed in college-level English courses. Students will place into this course based on placement test score. Upon successful completion and faculty recommendation, students will move into Preparing for College English III (if they require additional preparation) or into college-level English (if they require no additional preparation). Credit is not applicable toward graduation.
Provides intensive instruction and practice at the low intermediate level. Provides an introduction to the sound system, stress, intonational and rhythmic patterns of English through listening and speaking exercises. Includes individualized instruction to improve basic reading comprehension. Requires practice in writing with emphasis on building basic sentence structures, grammar and sentence- level writing.
This course prepares students to meet the technical skills and knowledge required by the Manufacturing Technician 1 (MT1) certification, an industry-recognized credential that validates fundamental competencies in manufacturing processes, production, and quality control. Students will engage in hands-on lab activities that reinforce skills in measurement, blueprint reading, machine operations, quality inspections, and troubleshooting. Co-requisite(s)
Tested into BSK 1 with the VPT Math Placement Test. Total Hours: 4 hours per week.
MDE 10: Introduction to Algebra3
Covers topics in arithmetic through introduction to variables and equations. Prepares students for enrollment into MDE 60 , MTH 101-133 or direct enrollment into MTH 154 or MTH 155 with corequisite.
The student will solve application problems using proper fractions, improper fractions, and mixed numbers. All student learning outcomes for this unit must be completed without the use of a calculator. Emphasis should be placed on applications throughout the unit. Applications will use U.S. customary units of measurement. All fractions in this unit should be expressed in simplest form, unless otherwise indicated.
MCR 4: Learning Support for Quantitative Reasoning1-2
Provides instruction for students who require minimum preparation for college- level Quantitative Reasoning. Students in this course will be co-enrolled in MTH 154 . Credits are not applicable toward graduation and do not replace MTE courses waived. Successful completion of Quantitative Reasoning results in the prerequisite MTE modules being satisfied.
Completion of any three MTE 1 , MTE 2 , MTE 3 , MTE 4 , MTE 5 .
MCR 5: Learning Support for Statistical Reasoning1-2
Provides instruction for students who require minimum preparation for college-level Statistical Reasoning. Students in this course will be co-enrolled in MTH Credits are not applicable toward graduation and do not replace MTE courses waived. Successful completion of Statistical Reasoning results in the prerequisite MTE modules being satisfied.
Completion of any three MTE 1 , MTE 2 , MTE 3 , MTE 4 , MTE 5 .
MCR 6: Learning Support for Precalculus I1-2
Provides instruction for students who require minimum preparation for college-level Precalculus. Students in this course will be co-enrolled in MTH 161 . Credits not applicable toward graduation and do not replace MTE modules being satisfied.
MTE 2: Operations with Positive Decimals and Percentages1
The student will solve problems using decimals and percentages. Emphasis should be placed on applications throughout the unit. Applications will use U.S. customary and metric units of measurement.
MCR 7: Learning Support for Precalculus with Trigonometry1-2
Provides instruction for students who require minimum preparation for college-level Precalculus but still need further preparation to succeed. Students in this course will be co-enrolled in MTH 167 . Credits not applicable toward graduation and do not replace MTE courses waived. Successful completion of Precalculus w/ Trig results in the prerequisite MTE modules being satisfied.
Completion of any seven of the MTE 1 , MTE 2 , MTE 3 , MTE 4 , MTE 5 , MTE 6 , MTE 7 , MTE 8 , MTE 9 .
MTE 3: Algebra Basics1
The student will perform basic operations with algebraic expressions and solve simple algebraic equations using signed numbers. Emphasis should be placed on applications throughout the unit.
MTE 4: First Degree Equations and Inequalities in One-Variable1
The student will solve first degree equations and inequalities containing one variable, and use them to solve application problems. Emphasis should be on learning the steps to solving the equations and inequalities, applications and problem solving.
MTE 6: Exponents, Factoring and Polynomial Equations1
The student will learn techniques to factor polynomials and use these techniques to solve polynomial equations. Emphasis should be on learning all the different factoring methods, and solving application problems using polynomial equations.
MTE 5: Linear Equations, Inequalities and Systems of Linear Equations in Two Variables1
The student will learn how to find the equation of a line, graph linear equations and inequalities in two variables, and solve a system of two linear equations. Emphasis should be on writing and graphing equations using the slope of the line and points on the line, and applications.
MTE 9: Functions, Quadratic Equations and Parabolas1
In this unit, the student will have an introduction to functions in ordered pair, graph, and equation form. The student will engage in a thorough introduction to quadratic functions and their properties as they complete preparation for entering STEM or business-administration college-level mathematics courses.
MDE 54: Learning Support for Quantitative Reasoning3
Provides support to ensure success for students co-enrolled in Quantitative Reasoning ( MTH 154 ). Course will review foundational topics through direct instruction, guided practice, and individualized support. Co-requisite(s) MTH 154
MDE 55: Learning Support for Statistical Reasoning3
Provides support to ensure success for students co-enrolled in Statistical Reasoning ( MTH 155 ). Course will review foundational topics through direct instruction, guided practice, and individualized support. Co-requisite(s) MTH 155
Provides support to ensure success for students co-enrolled in Pre-Calculus ( MTH 161 ). Course will review foundational topics through direct instruction, guided practice, and individualized support. Co-requisite(s) MTH 161
Provides integrated reading and writing instruction for students who require intermediate preparation to succeed in college-level English courses. Students will place into this course based on placement test score. Upon successful completion and faculty recommendation, students will move into Preparing for College Level III (if they require additional preparation) or into college-level English (if they require no additional preparation). Credit is not applicable toward graduation.
Provides academic skills and support for introductory composition. Students will identify and apply academic skills including critical reading, writing, thinking, and research. Upon successful completion of EDE 10 , instructors recommend enrollment in EDE 11 /ENG 111 or ENG 111 .
Provides integrated reading and writing instruction for students who require extensive preparation to succeed in college-level English courses. Students will place into this course based on placement test score. Upon successful completion and faculty recommendation, students will move into Preparing for College English III (if they require additional preparation) or into college-level English (if they require no additional preparation). Credit is not applicable toward graduation.
Provides integrated reading and writing instruction for students who require minimal preparation for college-level English but still need some preparation to succeed. Students in this course will be co-enrolled in college-level English. Students will place into this course based on placement test score. Credit is not applicable toward graduation.
Provides academic support for successful completion of ENG 111 . Students will identify and apply academic skills including critical reading, writing, thinking, and introductory research. Co-requisite(s) ENG 111
Provides intensive instruction and practice at the low intermediate level. Provides an introduction to the sound system, stress, intonational and rhythmic patterns of English through listening and speaking exercises. Includes individualized instruction to improve basic reading comprehension. Requires practice in writing with emphasis on building basic sentence structures, grammar and sentence- level writing.
ESL 36: English as a Second Language: Academic Writing I5
Provides instruction and practice in the writing process at the high-intermediate level. Develops competence in grammatical patterns of academic English. It provides the opportunity for ESL students to progress through the intended ESL sequence for writing.Credits are not applicable toward graduation.
ESL 37: English as a Second Language: Academic Reading I5
Provides instruction and practice in reading and vocabulary development at the highintermediate level. Develops reading fluency and comprehension of short texts. Increases highfrequency and academic vocabulary. It provides the opportunity for ESL students to progress through the intended ESL sequence for reading. Credits are not applicable toward graduation.
Provides instruction and practice in listening and speaking. Prepares for the listening, discussion, and other classroom activities that require intelligibility in and comprehension of spoken English. Increases high-frequency and academic vocabulary to improve listening comprehension of academic lectures. Credits are not applicable toward graduation.
ESL 46: English as a Second Language: Academic Writing II4
Provides instruction and practice in the writing process at the advanced level. Improves competence in composing structured paragraphs in academic English. Emphasizes grammatical accuracy in complex sentences. It provides the opportunity for ESL students to progress through the intended ESL sequence for writing. Credits are not applicable toward graduation.
ESL 47: English as a Second Language: Academic Reading II4
Provides instruction and practice in reading and vocabulary development at the advanced level. Improves reading fluency and comprehension of non-academic and academic texts. Increases high-frequency and academic vocabulary. It provides the opportunity for ESL students to progress through the intended ESLsequence for reading. Credits are not applicable toward graduation.
Presents elementary biological and chemical principles for allied health students whose high school preparation is deficient in the biological sciences.
ESL 57: English as a Second Language: Academic Reading III4
Provides instruction and practice in reading and vocabulary development. Strengthens reading fluency and comprehension, with emphasis on acquiring sufficient vocabulary for college-level reading. It provides the opportunity for ESL students to progress through the intended ESL sequence for reading. Credits are not applicable toward graduation.
ESL 56: English as a Second Language: Academic Writing III4
Prepares for college-level writing by providing instruction and practice in the writing process. Develops competence in composing structured essays in academic English. Emphasizes grammatical accuracy and development of ideas. It provides the opportunity for ESL students to progress through the intended ESLsequence for writing. Credits are not applicable toward graduation.
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 1:5 hours. May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.
