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(s) May be repeated for credit. Requires completion of a project or research report related to the student’s occupational objective and a study of approaches to the selection and pursuit of career opportunities in the field. Variable hours.
(s) May be repeated for credit. Supervised on-the-job training for pay in approved business, industrial and service firms coordinated by the Business and Technologies division dean. Is applicable to all occupational technical curricula at the discretion of the college. Credit/work ratio not to exceed 1:5 hours. Variable hours.
(s) Presents technologies used in hybrid electrical vehicles (HEV), includes safety, theory, diagnosis, and component replacement. Covers automotive electronics; theory, operation and testing.
(s) Presents elementary biological and chemical principles for allied health students whose high school preparation is deficient in the biological sciences.
(s) May be repeated for credit. 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. Variable hours.
Current Virginia EMT and CPR certification as approved by the Virginia Office of EMS.
Corequisite
EMS 226 Covers the depth of medical and trauma conditions as outlined by the National Emergency Medical Service Education Standards (NEMSES) for Paramedics. Part II of II. Lecture 5 hours
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(s) Introduces bench work, sawing, drilling, lathe, milling, grinding, and precision instruments, and safety. Requires solutions of related problems and preparation of weekly laboratory reports.
(s) BIO 101 General Biology I 4 credit(s) BIO 102 General Biology II 4 credit(s) CHM 111 General Chemistry I 4 credit(s) CHM 112 General Chemistry II 4 credit(s) CSC 1XX Fundamentals of Cybersecurity 3 credit(s) GOL 105 Physical Geology 4 credit(s) ITP 251 Systems Analysis and Design 3 credit(s) MTH 161 PreCalculus I 3 credits MTH 162 PreCalculus II 3 credits MTH 167 PreCalculus with Trigonometry 5 credits MTH 245 Statistics I 3 credits MTH 264 Calculus II 4 credits MTH 265 Calculus III 4 credits MTH 266 Linear Algebra 3 credits PHY 201 General College Physics I 4 credit(s) PHY 241 University Physics I 4 credits PHY 242 University Physics II 4 credits World Languages
(s) Students should confirm major requirements at four-year transfer institutions and select a course to meet requirements. EDU 206 , EDU 280 or an additional HIS course may be preferred for some four-year institutions. Social Science Requirement(s) 3 credit(s) Humanities/ Fine Arts Requirement(s) 3 credit(s) Natural Science with Lab Requirement(s) 4 credit(s) Foreign Language I-II Requirement(s) 4 credit(s) ACCOUNTING ACC 211 Principles of Accounting I 3 credit(s) ACC 212 Principles of Accounting II 3 credit(s) ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE ADJ 100 Survey of Criminal Justice 3 credit(s) ARTS ART 121 Foundations of Drawing 3 credit(s) ART 131 Two-Dimensional Design 3 credit(s) ART 132 Three-Dimensional Design 3 credit(s) ART 140 Introduction to Graphic Skills 3 credit(s) ART 223 Life Drawing 3 credits ART 231 Sculpture I 3 credit(s) ART 232 Sculpture II 3 credit(s) ART 241 Painting I 3 credit(s) ART 242 Painting II 3 credit(s) ART 283 Computer Graphics I 3 credit(s) (must take both ART 283 and ART 284 to receive transfer credit from VT) ART 284 Computer Graphics II 3 credit(s) BUSINESS MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION BUS 100 Introduction to Business 3 credit(s) BUS 201 Organizational Behavior 3 credit(s) CHILD DEVELOPMENT CHD 120 Introduction to Early Childhood Education 3 credit(s) CHD 125 Creative Activities for Children 3 credit(s) CHD 210 Children with Exceptionalities 3 credit(s) COMPUTER SCIENCE CSC 221 Introduction to Problem Solving and Programming 3 credits CSC 222 Object-Oriented Programming 4 credits CSC 223 Data Structures and Analysis of Algorithms 4 credits COMMUNICATION STUDIES AND THEATRE CST 130 Introduction to the Theatre 3 credits EDUCATION EDU 206 Classroom and Behavioral Management 3 credit(s) EDU 280 Introduction to Instructional Technologies 3 credit(s) EDU 235 Health, Safety, and Nutrition Education 3 credit(s) ENGLISH ENG 211 Creative Writing 3 credit(s) (must take both ENG 211 and ENG 212 to receive transfer credit from VT) ENG 212 Creative Writing II 3 credit(s) ENG 250 Children’s Literature 3 credit(s) ENG 275 Women in Literature 3 credits ENG 278 Appalachian Literature 3 credit(s) HEALTH HLT 110 Personal and Community Health 3 credit(s) HLT 121 Substance Abuse: Prevention and Treatment 3 credits HLT 135 Child Health and Nutrition 3 credit(s) HLT 228 Introduction to Public Health 3 credits HLT 230 Principles of Nutrition 3 credit(s) INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DESIGN AND DATABASE ITD 110 Web Page Design I 3 credit(s) INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMMING ITP 240 Server Side Programming 4 credit(s) ITP 251 Systems Analysis and Design 3 credit(s) MATHEMATICS MTH 154 Quantitative Reasoning 3 credit(s) MTH 155 Statistical Reasoning 3 credit(s) MTH 161 PreCalculus I 3 credit(s) MTH 167 PreCalculus with Trigonometry 5 credit(s) MTH 245 Statistics I 3 credit(s) MTH 261 Applied Calculus I 3 credit(s) MTH 262 Applied Calculus II 3 credit(s) MTH 263 Calculus I 4 credit(s) MTH 264 Calculus II 4 credit(s) MTH 265 Calculus III 4 credit(s) MTH 266 Linear Algebra 3 credit(s) MTH 267 Differential Equations 3 credit(s) MTH 288 Discrete Mathematics 3 credit(s) MUSIC MUS 101 Fundamentals of Music 3 credit(s) MUS 225 The History of Jazz 3 credit(s) PHOTOGRAPHY PHT 164 Introduction to Digital Photography 3 credit(s)
(s) Mathematics Course Changes Fall 2018 : As of fall semester 2018, all mathematics course offerings will change across the Virginia Community College System. To view previous courses and descriptions, go to the archived catalog 2017-2018 or before. http://catalog.nr.edu/
(s) Dual Enrollment course only. May be repeated for credit. 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. 1-3 credits
(s) Presents elementary biological and chemical principles for allied health students whose high school preparation is deficient in the biological sciences.
(s) 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 or ENG 115 /ENG 131. Lecture 3 hours per week.
ENG 111 Provides academic support for successful completion of ENG 111 . Students will identify and apply academic skills including critical reading, writing, thinking, and introductory research. Lecture 3 hours per week.
CHM 5 Developmental Chemistry for Health Sciences4
(s) Introduces basic principles of inorganic, organic, and biological chemistry. Emphasizes applications to the health sciences. Lecture 4 hours.
(s) Explore cybersecurity domains including organizational and society, component, data and software, human and social engineering, networks and communications; includes the application of risk management, network security policy support the principles of confidentiality integrity, availability, accountability and auditability.
(s) A total of 10 credits in ADJ Criminal Justice electives is required. Second Semester and Fourth Semester requires a 3 credit requirement in Criminal Justice to meet credit requirements. Students should consult their faculty advisor for appropriate elective courses.
(s) The following courses have been approved for Humanities/Fine Arts electives and General requirements, provided the course is not required in the student’s program. Students enrolled in Liberal Arts - Visual Communication Design Major: Strongly recommend taking ART 101 or ART 102 . Students planning to transfer should consult the four-year transfer institution to determine course recommendations prior to registering for classes at NRCC. General transfer information is available on the New River Community College website .
(s) A total of 10 credits in ADJ Criminal Justice electives is required. Third Semester in the Criminal Justice degree requires a 4 credit course requirement to meet credit requirement. Students should consult their faculty advisor for appropriate elective courses.
(s) For the Medical Administrative Support Specialization AAS degree, it is highly recommended that students take HIM 163 before taking HIM 253 and HIM 254 .
(s) BIO 101 General Biology I 4 credit(s) BIO 102 General Biology II 4 credit(s) CHM 111 General Chemistry I 4 credit(s) CHM 112 General Chemistry II 4 credit(s) CSC 1XX Fundamentals of Cybersecurity 3 credit(s) GOL 105 Physical Geology 4 credit(s) ITP 251 Systems Analysis and Design 3 credit(s) MTH 161 PreCalculus I 3 credits MTH 162 PreCalculus II 3 credits MTH 167 PreCalculus with Trigonometry 5 credits MTH 245 Statistics I 3 credits MTH 264 Calculus II 4 credits MTH 265 Calculus III 4 credits MTH 266 Linear Algebra 3 credits PHY 201 General College Physics I 4 credit(s) PHY 241 University Physics I 4 credits PHY 242 University Physics II 4 credits World Languages
(s) Students should confirm major requirements at four-year transfer institutions and select a course to meet requirements. EDU 206 , EDU 280 or an additional HIS course may be preferred for some four-year institutions. Social Science Requirement(s) 3 credit(s) Humanities/ Fine Arts Requirement(s) 3 credit(s) Natural Science with Lab Requirement(s) 4 credit(s) Foreign Language I-II Requirement(s) 4 credit(s) ACCOUNTING ACC 211 Principles of Accounting I 3 credit(s) ACC 212 Principles of Accounting II 3 credit(s) ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE ADJ 100 Survey of Criminal Justice 3 credit(s) ARTS ART 121 Foundations of Drawing 3 credit(s) ART 131 Two-Dimensional Design 3 credit(s) ART 132 Three-Dimensional Design 3 credit(s) ART 140 Introduction to Graphic Skills 3 credit(s) ART 223 Life Drawing 3 credits ART 231 Sculpture I 3 credit(s) ART 232 Sculpture II 3 credit(s) ART 241 Painting I 3 credit(s) ART 242 Painting II 3 credit(s) ART 283 Computer Graphics I 3 credit(s) (must take both ART 283 and ART 284 to receive transfer credit from VT) ART 284 Computer Graphics II 3 credit(s) BUSINESS MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION BUS 100 Introduction to Business 3 credit(s) BUS 201 Organizational Behavior 3 credit(s) CHILD DEVELOPMENT CHD 120 Introduction to Early Childhood Education 3 credit(s) CHD 125 Creative Activities for Children 3 credit(s) CHD 210 Children with Exceptionalities 3 credit(s) COMPUTER SCIENCE CSC 221 Introduction to Problem Solving and Programming 3 credits CSC 222 Object-Oriented Programming 4 credits CSC 223 Data Structures and Analysis of Algorithms 4 credits COMMUNICATION STUDIES AND THEATRE CST 130 Introduction to the Theatre 3 credits EDUCATION EDU 206 Classroom and Behavioral Management 3 credit(s) EDU 280 Introduction to Instructional Technologies 3 credit(s) EDU 235 Health, Safety, and Nutrition Education 3 credit(s) ENGLISH ENG 211 Creative Writing 3 credit(s) (must take both ENG 211 and ENG 212 to receive transfer credit from VT) ENG 212 Creative Writing II 3 credit(s) ENG 250 Children’s Literature 3 credit(s) ENG 275 Women in Literature 3 credits ENG 278 Appalachian Literature 3 credit(s) HEALTH HLT 110 Personal and Community Health 3 credit(s) HLT 121 Substance Abuse: Prevention and Treatment 3 credits HLT 135 Child Health and Nutrition 3 credit(s) HLT 228 Introduction to Public Health 3 credits HLT 230 Principles of Nutrition 3 credit(s) INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DESIGN AND DATABASE ITD 110 Web Page Design I 3 credit(s) INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMMING ITP 240 Server Side Programming 4 credit(s) ITP 251 Systems Analysis and Design 3 credit(s) MATHEMATICS MTH 154 Quantitative Reasoning 3 credit(s) MTH 155 Statistical Reasoning 3 credit(s) MTH 161 PreCalculus I 3 credit(s) MTH 167 PreCalculus with Trigonometry 5 credit(s) MTH 245 Statistics I 3 credit(s) MTH 261 Applied Calculus I 3 credit(s) MTH 262 Applied Calculus II 3 credit(s) MTH 263 Calculus I 4 credit(s) MTH 264 Calculus II 4 credit(s) MTH 265 Calculus III 4 credit(s) MTH 266 Linear Algebra 3 credit(s) MTH 267 Differential Equations 3 credit(s) MTH 288 Discrete Mathematics 3 credit(s) MUSIC MUS 101 Fundamentals of Music 3 credit(s) MUS 225 The History of Jazz 3 credit(s) PHOTOGRAPHY PHT 164 Introduction to Digital Photography 3 credit(s)
(s) Engineering & Engineering-Computer Science Major: The two required Humanities/Fine Arts requirement cannot be from the same discipline area. The following courses have been approved for Humanities/Fine Arts requirements and General requirements, provided the course is not required in the student’s program. Students planning to transfer should consult the four-year transfer institution to determine course recommendations prior to registering for classes at NRCC. General transfer information is available on the New River Community College website.
(s) Virginia Tech may recommend ECO 201 - ECO 202 ; students should consult the specific requirements of the specific program at the transfer institution. ECONOMICS ECO 150 Economic Essentials: Theory and Application 3 credit(s) ECO 201 Principles of Macroeconomics 3 credit(s) ECO 202 Principles of Microeconomics 3 credit(s) GEOGRAPHY GEO 220 World Regional Geography 3 credit(s) POLITICAL SCIENCE PLS 135 U.S. Government and Politics 3 credit(s) PLS 136 State and Local Government and Politics 3 credit(s) PSYCHOLOGY PSY 200 Principles of Psychology 3 credit(s) PSY 215 Psychopathology 3 credit(s) PSY 216 Social Psychology 3 credit(s) PSY 230 Developmental Psychology 3 credit(s) SOCIOLOGY SOC 200 Introduction to Sociology 3 credit(s) SOC 211 Cultural Anthropology 3 credit(s) SOC 266 Race and Ethnicity 3 credit(s) SOC 268 Social Problems 3 credit(s)
(s) ENG 250 Children’s Literature may be preferred for elementary education majors. Students should confirm major requirements at four-year transfer institutions.
(s) Liberal Arts students must complete a sequence foreign language I & II. FRENCH I FRE 101 Beginning French I 4 credit(s) FRENCH II FRE 102 Beginning French II 4 credit(s) GERMAN I GER 101 Beginning German I 4 credit(s) GERMAN II GER 102 Beginning German II 4 credit(s) JAPANESE I JPN 101 Beginning Japanese I 4 credit(s) JAPANESE II JPN 102 Beginning Japanese II 4 credit(s) RUSSIAN I RUS 101 Beginning Russian I 4 credit(s) RUSSIAN II RUS 102 Beginning Russian II 4 credit(s) SPANISH I SPA 101 Beginning Spanish I 4 credit(s) SPANISH II SPA 102 Beginning Spanish II 4 credit(s)
(s) Mathematics Course Changes Fall 2018 : As of fall semester 2018, all mathematics course offerings will change across the Virginia Community College System. To view previous courses and descriptions, go to the archived catalog 2017-2018 or before. http://catalog.nr.edu/
(s) HEALTH HLT 100 First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation 3 credit(s) HLT 110 Personal and Community Health 3 credit(s) HLT 115 Introduction to Personal and Community Health 1 credit(s) HLT 121 Substance Abuse: Prevention and Treatment 3 credit(s) HLT 160 Personal Health and Fitness 3 credit(s) HLT 228 Introduction to Public Health 3 credit(s) HLT 230 Principles of Nutrition 3 credit(s) PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND RECREATION PED 109 Yoga 1 credit(s) PED 111 Weight Training I 1 credit(s) PED 173 Rock Climbing and Rappelling 2 credit(s) PED 187 Backpacking 2 credit(s) PED 188 Freshwater Fishing 2 credit(s)
(s) Any of the following Health or Physical Education Requirements will meet an HLT/PED Elective requirement. HEALTH HLT 100 First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation 3 credit(s) HLT 110 Personal and Community Health 3 credit(s) HLT 115 Introduction to Personal and Community Health 1 credit(s) HLT 121 Substance Abuse: Prevention and Treatment 3 credits HLT 160 Personal Health and Fitness 3 credits HLT 228 Introduction to Public Health 3 credits HLT 230 Principles of Nutrition 3 credit(s) PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND RECREATION PED 109 Yoga 1 credit(s) PED 111 Weight Training I 1 credit(s) PED 173 Rock Climbing and Rappelling 2 credit(s) PED 187 Backpacking 2 credit(s) PED 188 Freshwater Fishing 2 credit(s)
(s) The following courses have been approved for Humanities/Fine Arts requirements and General requirements, provided the course is not required in the student’s program. Students planning to transfer should consult the four-year transfer institution to determine course recommendations prior to registering for classes at NRCC. General transfer information is available on the New River Community College website.
(s) Students should determine transfer institution’s requirements prior to selection. Some four-year degree programs require a two-semester sequence of a single laboratory science, chosen from BIO 101 / BIO 102 , CHM 111 / CHM 112 , PHY 201 / PHY 202 , or PHY 241 / PHY 242 .
(s) Mathematics Course Changes Fall 2018 : As of fall semester 2018, all mathematics course offerings will change across the Virginia Community College System. To view previous courses and descriptions, go to the archived catalog 2017-2018 or before. http://catalog.nr.edu/ Students should confirm math requirement at 4-year transfer institution. Although a math sequence fulfills the requirements for an NRCC program, it may not fulfill the math requirement for the student’s intended major at a four-year institution. Students who plan to transfer need to determine the four-year institution’s math requirement prior to course selection. Mathematics Sequences: The Mathematics requirement may be selected from the following sequences. MTH 154 Quantitative Reasoning 3 credit(s) - MTH 155 Statistical Reasoning 3 credit(s) MTH 155 Statistical Reasoning 3 credit(s) - MTH 161 PreCalculus I 3 credit(s) MTH 154 Quantitative Reasoning 3 credit(s) - MTH 245 Statistics I 3 credit(s) MTH 161 PreCalculus I 3 credit(s) - MTH 261 Applied Calculus I 3 credit(s) MTH 261 Applied Calculus I 3 credit(s) - MTH 262 Applied Calculus II 3 credit(s) MTH 167 PreCalculus with Trigonometry 5 credit(s) - MTH 263 Calculus I 4 credit(s) MTH 263 Calculus I 4 - MTH 264 Calculus II 4 credit(s)
(s) Mathematics Course Changes Fall 2018 : As of fall semester 2018, all mathematics course offerings will change across the Virginia Community College System. To view previous courses and descriptions, go to the archived catalog 2017-2018 or before. http://catalog.nr.edu/ Notes: Students should confirm math requirement at four-year institution prior to course selection. Although a math sequence fulfills the requirements for an NRCC program, it may not fulfill the math requirement for the student’s intended major at a four-year institution. For most majors at Virginia Tech’s College of Science or College of Natural Resources, MTH 261 and MTH 262 (or higher) are required. Mathematics Sequences: The Mathematics requirement may be selected from the following sequences. MTH 161 PreCalculus I 3 credit(s) - MTH 245 Statistics I 3 credit(s) MTH 167 PreCalculus with Trigonometry 5 credit(s) - MTH 245 Statistics I 3 credit(s) MTH 161 PreCalculus I 3 credit(s) - MTH 261 Applied Calculus I 3 credit(s) MTH 167 PreCalculus with Trigonometry 5 credit(s) - MTH 261 Applied Calculus I 3 credit(s) MTH 261 Applied Calculus I 3 credit(s) - MTH 262 Applied Calculus II 3 credit(s) MTH 167 PreCalculus with Trigonometry 5 credit(s) - MTH 263 Calculus I 4 credit(s) MTH 263 Calculus I 4 credit(s) - MTH 264 Calculus II 4 credit(s)
(s) The following courses have been approved for Social Sciences and General requirements, provided the course is not required in the student’s program. General Studies, Liberal Arts, Liberal Arts-Fine Arts Major, Liberal Arts-Visual Communication Design Major, and Science: One of the two required Social Sciences courses cannot be a HIS course. Students planning to transfer should consult the four-year transfer institution to determine course recommendations prior to registering for classes at NRCC. General transfer information is available on the New River Community College website .
(s) Mathematics Course Changes Fall 2018 : As of fall semester 2018, all mathematics course offerings will change across the Virginia Community College System. To view previous courses and descriptions, go to the archived catalog 2017-2018 or before. http://catalog.nr.edu/
(s) Mathematics Course Changes Fall 2018 : As of fall semester 2018, all mathematics course offerings will change across the Virginia Community College System. To view previous courses and descriptions, go to the archived catalog 2017-2018 or before. http://catalog.nr.edu/
MTH 131 Provides mathematical instruction for students who require minimum preparation for college-level but still need further preparation to succeed. Students in this course will be co-enrolled in college-level Technical Mathematics. Credits not applicable toward graduation and do not replace MTE courses waived. Successful completion of Technical Mathematics results in the
MDE 10 Introduction to Algebra3
(s) Covers topics in arithmetic through introduction to variables and equations. Lecture 3 hours per week.
MTH 154 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. Lecture 3 hours per week.
MDE 60 Intermediate Algebra3
(s) Covers topics in algebra. Lecture 3 hours per week.
MTH 155 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. Lecture 3 hours per week.
MTH 161 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. Lecture 3 hours per week.
NUR 27 Nurse Aide I5
(s) Upon successful completion of this course, students are eligible to sit for the competency evaluation required by the Virginia Board of Nursing in order to be placed on the nurse aide registry. Teaches care of older patients with emphasis on the social, emotional, and spiritual needs of geriatric patients; procedures; communication and interpersonal relations; observation, charting and reporting; safety and infection control; anatomy and physiology; personal care, nutrition and patient feeding; death and dying. May include laboratory or clinical hours.
(s) Students may choose from the Quantitative/Statistics Pathway MTH 154 Quantitative Reasoning 3 credit(s) MTH 155 Statistical Reasoning 3 credit(s) MTH 245 Statistics I 3 credit(s) Or students may choose from the Calculus Pathway MTH 161 PreCalculus I 3 credit(s) MTH 162 PreCalculus II 3 credit(s) MTH 167 PreCalculus with Trigonometry 5 credit(s) MTH 261 Applied Calculus I 3 credit(s) MTH 263 Calculus I 4 credit(s) MTH 264 Calculus II 4 credit(s) MTH 161 / MTH 162 and MTH 167 should only be taken by students preparing for calculus or for four-year degree programs that require study in college algebra/precalculus. Precalculus may not satisfy general education and may not receive transfer credit.