21 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.
Lecture hours per week: 3 Presents accounting systems and methods used in computing and recording payroll to include payroll taxes and compliance with federal and state legislation.
Provides an opportunity to explore topical areas of interest to or needed by students. May be repeated for credit. May be used also for special honors courses. Variable hours.
Lecture hours per week: 3 Laboratory hours per week: 3 Explores the fundamental laws, theories, and mathematical concepts of chemistry. Designed primarily for science and engineering majors. Requires a strong background in mathematics. Part I of II. This is a Passport and UCGS transfer course.
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. An additional career and technical education course specific fee of $50.00 per credit hour applies to this course. The price is discounted 50% to $25.00 per credit hour for the 2026-27 academic year only. May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.
Lecture hours per week: 2 Provides a study of fitness and wellness and their relationship to a healthy lifestyle. Defines fitness and wellness, evaluates the student’s level of fitness and wellness, and motivates the student to incorporate physical fitness and wellness into daily living. A personal fitness/wellness plan is. Total 1-4 hours per week.
Lecture hours per week: 4 Laboratory hours per week: 3 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 illness. Emphasizes the use of clinical judgement in skill acquisition. An additional career and technical education course specific fee of $50.00 per credit hour applies to this course. The price is discounted 50% to $25.00 per credit hour for the 2026-27 academic year only. Total 6-9 hours per week.
Lecture hours per week: 1 Laboratory hours per week: 3 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. An additional career and technical education course specific fee of $50.00 per credit hour applies to this course. The price is discounted 50% to $25.00 per credit hour for the 2026-27 academic year only. Total 4-6 hours per week.
Lecture hours per week: 4 Laboratory hours per week: 6 Focuses on the nursing care of individuals and/or families throughout the lifespan with an emphasis on health and illness concepts. Includes concepts of nursing care for the antepartum client and clients with common and predictable illnesses. Provides supervised learning experiences in college nursing laboratories, clinical/community settings, and/or simulated environments. An additional career and technical education course specific fee of $50.00 per credit hour applies to this course. The price is discounted 50% to $25.00 per credit hour for the 2026-27 academic year only. 10
Lecture hours per week: 3 Laboratory hours per week: 2 Provides hands-on introduction to a dynamic desktop GIS (Geographic Information System). Introduces the components of a desktop GIS and their functionality. Emphasizes manipulation of data for the purpose of analysis, presentation, and decision-making. 4
Lecture hours per week: 5 Laboratory hours per week: 4 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. An additional career and technical education course specific fee of $50.00 per credit hour applies to this course. The price is discounted 50% to $25.00 per credit hour for the 2026-27 academic year only. 9
Lecture hours per week: 2 Laboratory hours per week: 3 Presents basic principles of human anatomy and physiology. Discusses cells, tissues, and selected human systems. Total hours 5 per week.
Lecture hours per week: 3
Lecture hours per week: 3 Laboratory hours per week: 0 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 hours per week: 3 Laboratory hours per week: 0 Covers topics in arithmetic through introduction to variables and equations.
Lecture hours per week: 3 Laboratory hours per week: 0 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 hours per week: 3 Laboratory hours per week: 0 Covers topics in algebra.
Lecture hours per week: 3 Laboratory hours per week: 0 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 hours per week: 1 Covers whole number principles and computations. Credits not applicable toward graduation.
Lecture hours per week: 3 Laboratory hours per week: 0 Foundations of Life Sciences
Laboratory hours per week: 2
Please see below for acceptable electives.
Source: Southwest Virginia Community College's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 59
