Jun 26, 2024  
2015-2016 VSCC Catalog 
    
2015-2016 VSCC Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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  • ENGR 101 - *Engineering Graphics with CAD I


    This course is designed to develop the fundamental visualization and graphic communication skills used by engineers through manual and computer means. Sketching techniques to develop orthographic and pictorial graphic skills, lettering capability, standard technical drawing methods, computer-aided drafting, dimension techniques, working drawing development skills, drawing interpretation, solid modeling and plotting will be the fundamental foci of the course. 

    Semester Availability: SPRING ONLY - Semester Availability is subject to change.  See your advisor.

    Course may be offered through RODP.

    COREQUISITES: ENGR 101L
    Hours: Two lecture, three laboratory hours per week.
    Vocational/Career Program Designation: *Designated primarily for vocational/career programs
    This course may be accepted as transfer credit by some colleges and universities, but that decision is made by the receiving institution. This course is collegiate level work, but has been developed with a purpose other than being a university parallel course.

    Credits: (3)


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Credits: (3)
  
  • ENGR 102 - *Engineering Graphics with CAD II


    An intermediate AutoCAD course and a continuation of ENGR 101. Topics of study include 3-view drawing, auxiliaries, sectioning, graphing, attributes, 3-D visualization, user coordinate systems, simple wire frames, faced objects, surface commands, and alternate methods of 3-D drawing.

    PREREQUISITES: Completion of ENGR 101 with a grade of C or higher.
    COREQUISITES: ENGR 102L
    Hours: Two lecture, three laboratory hours per week.
    Vocational/Career Program Designation: *Designated primarily for vocational/career programs

    This course may be accepted as transfer credit by some colleges and universities, but that decision is made by the receiving institution. This course is collegiate level work, but has been developed with a purpose other than being a university parallel course.

    Credits: (3)


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Credits: (3)
  
  • ENGR 130 - Introduction to Engineering


    Introduction including history, role, disciplines, and functions of engineering; the engineering problem solving method; engineering ethics; and introduction to computer algorithm. A group design project emphasizing teamwork and presentation is required.

     

    PREREQUISITES: Acceptable placement scores or completion of all Writing and Reading Learning Support Competencies and an ACT Math subscore of 19 (or equivalent) or completion of MATH 1005, 1130, 1710 or higher with a grade of C or higher.
    Hours: One lecture hour per week.
    Credits: (1)


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Credits: (1)
  
  • ENGR 210 - C++ for Engineers


    An introduction to object-oriented programming using the C++ language in the solution of problems in engineering.  Topics include sequential, decision and repetition control statements, top down program development and programming style, functions, basic data structures, and arrays. 

    Semester Availability: FALL ONLY - Semester Availability is subject to change.  See your advisor.

    Course may be offered through RODP.

    PREREQUISITES: Completion of MATH 1910 with a grade of C or higher.
    COREQUISITES: ENGR 210L
    Hours: One lecture, two laboratory hours per week.
    Credits: (3)


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  • ENGR 2120 - Dynamics


    Topics covered include the study of motion - both kinematics and kinetics using Newton’s laws. Emphasis is placed on rectilinear and curvilinear motion, Newton’s second law, energy and momentum, Newton’s laws and systems of particles, kinematics of rigid bodies and plane motion of rigid bodies. 

    Semester Availability: SPRING ONLY - Semester Availability is subject to change.  See your advisor.

    Course may be offered through RODP.

    PREREQUISITES: Completion of ENGR 2110 with a grade of C or higher.
    Hours: Three lecture hours per week.
    Credits: (3)


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Credits: (3)
  
  • ENGR 2130 - Circuits I


    A course in the fundamental concepts of charge, current, voltage and power; passive and active circuit elements, phasors and impedance; mesh and nodal analysis; Thevenin’s and Norton’s Theorems; superposition; source transformations; operational amplifiers; natural and forced response of RL, RC, and RLC circuits; average and effective values of periodic wave form; polyphase circuits. 

    Semester Availability: SPRING ONLY - Semester Availability is subject to change.  See your advisor.

    Course may be offered through RODP.

     

    PREREQUISITES: Completion of ENGR 210 with a grade of C or higher (or permission of instructor), and completion of PHYS 2120 with a grade of C or higher.
    COREQUISITES: ENGR 2130L
    Hours: Three lecture, three laboratory hours per week.
    Credits: (4)


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  • ENVT 1010 - Environmental Capstone Seminar


    This course will be composed of research, writing, and oral presentation, as a capstone summary for all the proceeding courses in the two certificates.  Students will be required to research an emerging topic in their field of employment, produce a written paper on that topic, and conduct an oral presentation and defense of their work.  Successful completion of these goals will demonstrate satisfactory mastery of the overall goals of the Environmental Technology Technical Certificate programs.  Completion of Foundations of Environmental Technology Technical Certificate with an overall GPA of 2.0 or higher is required.

    PREREQUISITES: Departmental approval from the Math & Science Division.
    COREQUISITES: BIOL 1070
    Hours: Three lecture hours per week
    Credits: (3)


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  • FIN 100 - *Principles of Banking


    Provides an updated and broad perspective of the banking industry. A foundation for subsequent A.I.B. courses that touch on nearly every aspect of bank functions. Included is a comprehensive introduction to banking in today’s economy. Discussions on specific topics are presented in an easily accessible form. Primary topics are language and documents of banking, check processing, teller functions, deposit functions, trust services, bank bookkeeping, bank loans and investments, and the bank’s role in the community.

    PREREQUISITES: Permission of instructor
    Vocational/Career Program Designation: *Designated primarily for vocational/career programs This course may be accepted as transfer credit by some colleges and universities, but that decision is made by the receiving institution. This course is collegiate level work, but has been developed with a purpose other than being a university parallel course.

    Credits: (2)


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Credits: (2)
  
  • FIN 127T - *Selected Problems in Finance


    Specialized topical issues and/or problems in finance are selected and studied in depth.

    PREREQUISITES: Permission of instructor
    Hours: Fifteen classroom contact hours with faculty required per credit hour.
    Vocational/Career Program Designation: *Designated primarily for vocational/career programs

    This course may be accepted as transfer credit by some colleges and universities, but that decision is made by the receiving institution. This course is collegiate level work, but has been developed with a purpose other than being a university parallel course.

    Credits: (1-4)


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Credits: (1-4)
  
  • FREN 290P - *French Study Abroad


    This course allows students to experience a foreign language and culture first hand. Students are required to complete a research project based on their experience.

    PREREQUISITES: FREN 1020 or permission of instructor
    Vocational/Career Program Designation: *Designated primarily for vocational/career programs

    This course may be accepted as transfer credit by some colleges and universities, but that decision is made by the receiving institution. This course is collegiate level work, but has been developed with a purpose other than being a university parallel course.

    Credits: ( 1-2)


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  • FREN 2010 - Intermediate French I


    A course designed to improve the student’s ability to understand and use spoken and written French, and to read, write and converse at the intermediate level.  Readings, stories, and exercises in French literature, documents, and media are used to familiarize students with French culture and language.

    Semester Availability: AVAILABLE ONLY THROUGH RODP - Semester Availability is subject to change.  See your advisor.

    PREREQUISITES: FREN 1020 or appropriate placement on departmental language proficiency exam.
    Credits: (3)


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Credits: (3)
  
  • FREN 2020 - Intermediate French II


    A continuation of FREN 2010.  A course designed to improve the student’s ability to understand and use spoken and written French, and to read, write and converse at the intermediate level.  Readings, stories, and exercises in French literature, documents, and media are used to familiarize students with French culture and language.

    Semester Availability: AVAILABLE ONLY THROUGH RODP - Semester Availability is subject to change.  See your advisor.

    PREREQUISITES: FREN 2010 or appropriate placement on departmental language proficiency exam.
    Credits: (3)


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Credits: (3)
  
  • FST 101 - *Principles of Emergency Services


    Course provides an overview of fire protection and emergency services; career opportunities in fire protection and related fields; culture and history of emergency services; fire loss analysis; organization and function of public and private fire protection services; fire departments as part of local government; laws and regulations affecting the fire service; fire service nomenclature; specific fire protection functions; basic fire chemistry and physics; introduction to fire protection systems; introduction to fire strategy and tactics; life safety initiatives. 

    Semester Availability: FALL ONLY - Semester Availability is subject to change.  See your advisor.

     

     

    PREREQUISITES: Acceptable placement score or completion of all Learning Support competencies in Reading and Writing.
    COREQUISITES: FST 220
    Vocational/Career Program Designation: *Designated primarily for vocational/career programs

    This course may be accepted as transfer credit by some colleges and universities, but that decision is made by the receiving institution. This course is collegiate level work, but has been developed with a purpose other than being a university parallel course.

    Credits: (2)


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Credits: (2)
  
  • FST 102 - *Hazardous Materials I


    Basic methods of recognition and identification of hazardous materials based on the chemical and physical properties of hazardous materials and the basic safety procedures when utilizing specific types of protective equipment. Discussion includes the basic tactical concerns relating to scene management of a hazardous material incident.

    Semester Availability: FALL ONLY - Semester Availability is subject to change.  See your advisor.

     

    PREREQUISITES: Acceptable placement score or completion of all Learning Support competencies in Reading and Writing.
    Vocational/Career Program Designation: *Designated primarily for vocational/career programs

    This course may be accepted as transfer credit by some colleges and universities, but that decision is made by the receiving institution. This course is collegiate level work, but has been developed with a purpose other than being a university parallel course.

    Credits: (3)


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Credits: (3)
  
  • FST 103 - *Strategies and Tactics


    Course provides the principles of fire ground control through utilization of personnel, equipment, and extinguishing agents.

    Semester Availability: SPRING ONLY - Semester Availability is subject to change.  See your advisor.

     

    PREREQUISITES: FST 101 and acceptable placement score or completion of all Learning Support competencies in Reading and Writing.
    Vocational/Career Program Designation: *Designated primarily for vocational/career programs

    This course may be accepted as transfer credit by some colleges and universities, but that decision is made by the receiving institution. This course is collegiate level work, but has been developed with a purpose other than being a university parallel course.

    Credits: (3)


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Credits: (3)
  
  • FST 104 - *Principles of Fire and Emergency Services Safety and Survival


    This course introduces the basic principles and history related to the national firefighter life safety initiatives, focusing on the need for cultural and behavior change throughout the emergency services.

    Semester Availability: FALL ONLY - Semester Availability is subject to change.  See your advisor.

     

    PREREQUISITES: Acceptable placement score or completion of all Learning Support competencies in Reading and Writing.
    Vocational/Career Program Designation: *Designated primarily for vocational/career programs

    This course may be accepted as transfer credit by some colleges and universities, but that decision is made by the receiving institution. This course is collegiate level work, but has been developed with a purpose other than being a university parallel course.

    Credits: (3)


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Credits: (3)
  
  • FST 107 - *Occupational Health and Safety


    Course provides an introduction to the basic concepts of occupational health and safety as it relates to emergency service organizations. Topics include risk and hazard evaluation and control procedures for emergency service organizations.

    Semester Availability: SPRING ONLY - Semester Availability is subject to change.  See your advisor.

     

    PREREQUISITES: Acceptable placement score or completion of all Learning Support competencies in Reading and Writing.
    Vocational/Career Program Designation: *Designated primarily for vocational/career programs

    This course may be accepted as transfer credit by some colleges and universities, but that decision is made by the receiving institution. This course is collegiate level work, but has been developed with a purpose other than being a university parallel course.

    Credits: (3)


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Credits: (3)
  
  • FST 109 - *Legal Aspects of Emergency Services


    Course will address the Federal, State, and Local laws that regulate emergency services and include a review of national standards, regulations, and consensus standards.

    Semester Availability: SPRING ONLY - Semester Availability is subject to change.  See your advisor.

     

    PREREQUISITES: Acceptable placement score or completion of all Learning Support competencies in Reading and Writing.
    Vocational/Career Program Designation: *Designated primarily for vocational/career programs

    This course may be accepted as transfer credit by some colleges and universities, but that decision is made by the receiving institution. This course is collegiate level work, but has been developed with a purpose other than being a university parallel course.

    Credits: (3)


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Credits: (3)
  
  • FST 111 - *Fire Protection Hydraulics and Water Supply


    Course provides a foundation of theoretical knowledge in order to understand the principles of the use of water in fire protection and to apply hydraulic principles to analyze and to solve water supply problems.

    Semester Availability: FALL ONLY - Semester Availability is subject to change.  See your advisor.

     

    PREREQUISITES: Acceptable placement score or completion of all Learning Support competencies in Reading and Writing.
    Vocational/Career Program Designation: *Designated primarily for vocational/career programs

    This course may be accepted as transfer credit by some colleges and universities, but that decision is made by the receiving institution. This course is collegiate level work, but has been developed with a purpose other than being a university parallel course.

    Credits: (3)


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Credits: (3)
  
  • FST 112 - *Rescue Awareness


    Basic methods of recognition and identification of a hazardous situation where a rescuer might be overwhelmed by the magnitude of the problem. Utilizing all known resources in the perspective area, and focusing in on personal safety and patient safety.

    Semester Availability: SPRING ONLY - Semester Availability is subject to change.  See your advisor.

     

    PREREQUISITES: Acceptable placement score or completion of all Learning Support competencies in Reading and Writing.
    Vocational/Career Program Designation: *Designated primarily for vocational/career programs

    This course may be accepted as transfer credit by some colleges and universities, but that decision is made by the receiving institution. This course is collegiate level work, but has been developed with a purpose other than being a university parallel course.

    Credits: (3)


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Credits: (3)
  
  • FST 115 - *Fire Prevention


    Course provides fundamental knowledge relating to the field of fire prevention. Topics include: history and philosophy of fire prevention; organization and operation of a fire prevention bureau; use and application of codes and standards; plans review; fire inspections; fire and safety education; and fire investigation.

    Semester Availability: FALL ONLY - Semester Availability is subject to change.  See your advisor.

     

    PREREQUISITES: Acceptable placement score or completion of all Learning Support competencies in Reading and Writing.
    Vocational/Career Program Designation: *Designated primarily for vocational/career programs

    This course may be accepted as transfer credit by some colleges and universities, but that decision is made by the receiving institution. This course is collegiate level work, but has been developed with a purpose other than being a university parallel course.

    Credits: (3)


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Credits: (3)
  
  • FST 116 - *Fire Behavior and Combustion


    A basic course which explores the theories and fundamentals of how and why fires start, spread, and are controlled.

    Semester Availability: FALL ONLY - Semester Availability is subject to change.  See your advisor.

     

    PREREQUISITES: Acceptable placement score or completion of all Learning Support competencies in Reading and Writing.
    Vocational/Career Program Designation: *Designated primarily for vocational/career programs

    This course may be accepted as transfer credit by some colleges and universities, but that decision is made by the receiving institution. This course is collegiate level work, but has been developed with a purpose other than being a university parallel course.

    Credits: (3)


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Credits: (3)
  
  • FST 120 - *Spanish for Emergency Responders


    A conversational Spanish course for students who have little or no knowledge of the language and wish to acquire skills to communicate with Spanish-speaking individuals during an emergency response.

    Semester Availability: FALL ONLY - Semester Availability is subject to change.  See your advisor.

     

    PREREQUISITES: Acceptable placement score or completion of all Learning Support competencies in Reading and Writing.
    Vocational/Career Program Designation: *Designated primarily for vocational/career programs

    This course may be accepted as transfer credit by some colleges and universities, but that decision is made by the receiving institution. This course is collegiate level work, but has been developed with a purpose other than being a university parallel course.

    Credits: (3)


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Credits: (3)
  
  • FST 121 - *Fire Protection Systems


    Course provides information relating to the features of design and operation of fire alarm systems, water-based fire suppression systems, special hazard fire suppression systems, water supply for fire protection and portable fire extinguishers.

    Semester Availability: FALL ONLY - Semester Availability is subject to change.  See your advisor.

     

    PREREQUISITES: Acceptable placement score or completion of all Learning Support competencies in Reading and Writing.
    Vocational/Career Program Designation: *Designated primarily for vocational/career programs

    This course may be accepted as transfer credit by some colleges and universities, but that decision is made by the receiving institution. This course is collegiate level work, but has been developed with a purpose other than being a university parallel course.

    Credits: (3)


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  • FST 130 - *Leadership Development


    A course designed for company officer development. Topics are covered which will enhance the personal and organizational effectiveness of company officers.

    Semester Availability: SPRING ONLY - Semester Availability is subject to change.  See your advisor.

     

    PREREQUISITES: Acceptable placement score or completion of all Learning Support competencies in Reading and Writing.
    Vocational/Career Program Designation: *Designated primarily for vocational/career programs

    This course may be accepted as transfer credit by some colleges and universities, but that decision is made by the receiving institution. This course is collegiate level work, but has been developed with a purpose other than being a university parallel course.

    Credits: (3)


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Credits: (3)
  
  • FST 201 - *Building Construction for Fire Protection


    Course provides the components of building construction related to firefighter and life safety. The elements of construction and design of structures are shown to be key factors when inspecting buildings, preplanning fire operations, and operating at emergencies.

    Semester Availability: FALL ONLY - Semester Availability is subject to change.  See your advisor.

     

    PREREQUISITES: FST 101 or instructor approval and acceptable placement score or completion of all Learning Support competencies in Reading and Writing.
    Repeated: May be repeated for a maximum of six semester hours for credit.
    Vocational/Career Program Designation: *Designated primarily for vocational/career programs

    This course may be accepted as transfer credit by some colleges and universities, but that decision is made by the receiving institution. This course is collegiate level work, but has been developed with a purpose other than being a university parallel course.

    Credits: (3)


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Credits: (3)
  
  • FST 202 - *Fire Investigation I


    Course provides the fundamentals and technical knowledge needed for proper fire scene interpretations, including recognizing and conducting origin and cause, preservation of evidence and documentation, scene security, motives of the fire setter, and types of fire causes.

    Semester Availability: FALL ONLY - Semester Availability is subject to change.  See your advisor.

     

    PREREQUISITES: FST 101, FST 201, FST 116 or instructor approval and acceptable placement score or completion of all Learning Support competencies in Reading and Writing.
    Vocational/Career Program Designation: *Designated primarily for vocational/career programs

    This course may be accepted as transfer credit by some colleges and universities, but that decision is made by the receiving institution. This course is collegiate level work, but has been developed with a purpose other than being a university parallel course.

    Credits: (3)


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Credits: (3)
  
  • FST 203 - *Fire and Emergency Services Administration


    Course provides an introduction to the organization and management of a fire and emergency services department and the relationship of government agencies to the fire service. Emphasis is placed on fire and emergency service, ethics, and leadership from the perspective of the company officer.

    Semester Availability: SPRING ONLY - Semester Availability is subject to change.  See your advisor.

    PREREQUISITES: FST 101 and acceptable placement score or completion of all Learning Support competencies in Reading and Writing.
    Vocational/Career Program Designation: *Designated primarily for vocational/career programs

    This course may be accepted as transfer credit by some colleges and universities, but that decision is made by the receiving institution. This course is collegiate level work, but has been developed with a purpose other than being a university parallel course.

    Credits: (3)


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Credits: (3)
  
  • FST 209 - *Hazardous Materials II


    A continuing study of hazardous materials. Emphasis will be placed on hazard and risk assessment and site control. Discussion will include standard operating procedures and termination of an incident as well as advanced control techniques.

    Semester Availability: SPRING ONLY - Semester Availability is subject to change.  See your advisor.

     

    PREREQUISITES: FST 102 and acceptable placement score or completion of all Learning Support competencies in Reading and Writing.
    Vocational/Career Program Designation: *Designated primarily for vocational/career programs

    This course may be accepted as transfer credit by some colleges and universities, but that decision is made by the receiving institution. This course is collegiate level work, but has been developed with a purpose other than being a university parallel course.

    Credits: (3)


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Credits: (3)
  
  • FST 210 - *Public Fire Education


    A course designed to prepare the firefighter to educate the public in Fire Safety and Prevention. A study of instructional techniques employed to help develop the selection, design, and development of Fire Prevention and Education Programs.

    Semester Availability: SPRING ONLY - Semester Availability is subject to change.  See your advisor.

     

    PREREQUISITES: Acceptable placement score or completion of all Learning Support competencies in Reading and Writing.
    Vocational/Career Program Designation: *Designated primarily for vocational/career programs

    This course may be accepted as transfer credit by some colleges and universities, but that decision is made by the receiving institution. This course is collegiate level work, but has been developed with a purpose other than being a university parallel course.

    Credits: (3)


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Credits: (3)
  
  • FST 219 - *Hazardous Materials Chemistry


    Course provides basic chemistry relating to the categories of hazardous materials including recognition, identification, reactivity, and health hazards encountered by emergency services. This course is not intended to satisfy the natural science requirement for the AAS Degree.

    Semester Availability: FALL ONLY - Semester Availability is subject to change.  See your advisor.

     

    PREREQUISITES: Acceptable placement score or completion of all Learning Support competencies in Reading and Writing.
    Vocational/Career Program Designation: *Designated primarily for vocational/career programs

    This course may be accepted as transfer credit by some colleges and universities, but that decision is made by the receiving institution. This course is collegiate level work, but has been developed with a purpose other than being a university parallel course.

    Credits: (3)


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Credits: (3)
  
  • FST 220 - *Independent Study


    Course is designed for students interested in furthering their knowledge, at an independent study level, in an area where no specific curriculum offering is currently available. Independent study problems might include: research papers, special construction projects, research projects, etc.

    Semester Availability: FALL ONLY - Semester Availability is subject to change.  See your advisor.

     

    PREREQUISITES: Permission of instructor
    Vocational/Career Program Designation: *Designated primarily for vocational/career programs

    This course may be accepted as transfer credit by some colleges and universities, but that decision is made by the receiving institution. This course is collegiate level work, but has been developed with a purpose other than being a university parallel course.

    Credits: (1-3)


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  • FST 222 - *Fire Investigation II


    Course provides advanced technical knowledge on the rule of law, fire scene analysis, fire behavior, evidence collection and preservation, scene documentation, case preparation and court-room testimony.

    Semester Availability: SPRING ONLY - Semester Availability is subject to change.  See your advisor.

     

    PREREQUISITES: FST 202 and acceptable placement score or completion of all Learning Support competencies in Reading and Writing.
    Vocational/Career Program Designation: *Designated primarily for vocational/career programs

    This course may be accepted as transfer credit by some colleges and universities, but that decision is made by the receiving institution. This course is collegiate level work, but has been developed with a purpose other than being a university parallel course.

    Credits: (3)


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Credits: (3)
  
  • FST 231 - *NFPA Life Safety Code


    This course is an intensive study of the NFPA 101 Life Safety Code which is the foundation for the NFPA Fire Codes.

    Semester Availability: SPRING ONLY - Semester Availability is subject to change.  See your advisor.

     

    PREREQUISITES: Acceptable placement score or completion of all Learning Support competencies in Reading and Writing.
    Vocational/Career Program Designation: *Designated primarily for vocational/career programs

    This course may be accepted as transfer credit by some colleges and universities, but that decision is made by the receiving institution. This course is collegiate level work, but has been developed with a purpose other than being a university parallel course.

    Credits: (3)


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Credits: (3)
  
  • GEOG 101 - ♦Physical Geography


    Characteristics, processes, and dimensions of earth’s natural environments, including aspects of the atmosphere, hydrosphere, lithosphere, and biosphere. Map analysis and tools of the physical geographer will be addressed. Field trips may be required.

    Semester Availability: SPRING ONLY - Semester Availability is subject to change.  See your advisor.

    Course may be offered through RODP.

    PREREQUISITES: Acceptable placement scores or completion of all Learning Support Competencies in Reading and Writing
    General Education: Course can be used to meet Minimum General Education Core requirements.
    Credits: (3)


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Credits: (3)
   Credits: (1-6)
  
  • GEOG 1030 - ♦Cultural Geography


    An introduction to the geography of human cultures. Course topics focus on human/environment interaction; demographics; distribution patterns and interactions of such cultural characteristics as language, religion, politics, urbanization, and economics. Field trips are required.  [This course was previously GEOG 108.]  

    Semester Availability: FALL ONLY - Semester Availability is subject to change.  See your advisor.

    Course may be offered through RODP.

    PREREQUISITES: Acceptable placement scores or completion of all Learning Support Competencies in Reading and Writing
    General Education: Course can be used to meet Minimum General Education Core requirements.
    Credits: (3)


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Credits: (3)
  
  • GEOG 2010 - ♦World Regional Geography


    A survey of the developed and developing world regions. Regional cohesion and differentiation will result from the concepts of space, interaction, physical characteristics, culture, and economics. Geographic techniques will be used throughout the course. [This course was previously GEOG 105.]  (Same as RODP GEOG 105)

    PREREQUISITES: Acceptable placement scores or completion of all Learning Support Competencies in Reading and Writing
    General Education: Course can be used to meet Minimum General Education Core requirements.
    Credits: (3)


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Credits: (3)
   Credits: (1-6)
  
  • GEOL 1030 - ♦Essentials of Geology


    A one-semester survey including topics in physical and historical geology, earth materials, plate tectonics, geologic structures, landforms, geologic time, fossils and earth history. Intended for students whose program of study requires one semester of laboratory science, or may be combined with ASTR 1030, BIOL 1030, BIOL 1050, PHYS 1030, PSCI 1030, ISCI 1030, or CHEM 1030 in satisfying the eight-hour general education natural science requirement.

    PREREQUISITES: Acceptable placement scores or completion of all Writing and Reading Learning Support Competencies and an ACT MATH subscore of 19 (or equivalent) or completion of MATH 1005 or higher with a grade of C or higher.
    COREQUISITES: GEOL 1030L
    Hours: Three lecture, two field/laboratory hours per week.
    General Education: Course can be used to meet Minimum General Education Core requirements.
    Credits: (4)


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Credits: (4)
  
  • GEOL 1040 - ♦Physical Geology


    An introduction to the physical geology of the earth including composition, structure and evolution. Laboratory and field experiences involve rock and mineral identification, along with map and field interpretation of geologic structures.

    PREREQUISITES: Acceptable placement scores or completion of all Writing and Reading Learning Support Competencies and an ACT MATH subscore of 19 (or equivalent) completion of MATH 1005, 1130, 1710 or higher with a grade of C or higher.
    COREQUISITES: GEOL 1040L
    Hours: Three lecture, two field/laboratory hours per week.
    General Education: Course can be used to meet Minimum General Education Core requirements.
    Credits: (4)


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Credits: (4)
  
  • GEOL 1050 - ♦Historical Geology


    A course dealing with the history of the earth and the organisms which inhabit it. The major geological events of the past will be studied, stressing the methods and procedures of their discovery and interpretation. The major plant and animal fossil groups will be emphasized in the laboratory and on local field trips.

    Semester Availability: FALL ONLY - Semester Availability is subject to change.  See your advisor.

    Course may be offered through RODP.

     

    PREREQUISITES: GEOL 1040
    COREQUISITES: GEOL 1050L
    Hours: Three lecture, two field/laboratory hours per week.
    General Education: Course can be used to meet Minimum General Education Core requirements.
    Credits: (4)


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Credits: (4)
  
  • GEOL 1060 - ♦Earth’s Environments


    An introduction to geology as it relates to human activities.  Topics include geologic hazards, global climate trends, resource depletion, and pollution.

    Semester Availability: SPRING ONLY - Semester Availability is subject to change.  See your advisor.

    Course may be offered through RODP.

    PREREQUISITES: GEOL 1040

     
    COREQUISITES: GEOL 1060L
    Hours: Three lecture hours and two lab/field hours per week.
    General Education: Course can be used to meet Minimum General Education Core requirements.
    Credits: 4


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Credits: 4
  
  • GTP 100 - *General Technology


    Upon documented evidence of successful completion of a post-secondary vocational program and 15 hours of collegiate level work at VSCC, credit may be granted for this course toward the Associate of Applied Science degree in General Technology. In order to receive credit, the student must demonstrate that vocational competencies are equivalent to learning outcomes expected from college level courses. Appropriate assessment procedures to document college level proficiency are required for all articulated programs.

    Vocational/Career Program Designation: *Designated primarily for vocational/career programs

    This course may be accepted as transfer credit by some colleges and universities, but that decision is made by the receiving institution. This course is collegiate level work, but has been developed with a purpose other than being a university parallel course.

    Credits: (30)


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Credits: (30)
  
  • GTP 130 - *Industrial Technology


    Upon documented evidence of successful completion of a post-secondary vocational training program plus 15 hours of collegiate level work at VSCC and evaluation by appropriate faculty, credit may be granted for this course toward the Associate of Applied Science degree. Additional testing may be required to verify competence in Industrial Technology. Appropriate assessment procedures to document college level proficiency are required for all articulated programs.

    Vocational/Career Program Designation: *Designated primarily for vocational/career programs

    This course may be accepted as transfer credit by some colleges and universities, but that decision is made by the receiving institution. This course is collegiate level work, but has been developed with a purpose other than being a university parallel course.

    Credits: (30)


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Credits: (30)
   Credits: (3)
   Credits: (3)
   Credits: (3)
  
  • HED 200 - First Aid and Safety/CPR


    Development of a safety attitude and understanding of individual responsibility in personal and community programs for accident prevention and control. Pertains to first aid measures, accident prevention, and acquiring knowledge and skills for the emergency care of individuals. Satisfactory completion of this course qualifies the student for the American Red Cross Standard Advanced Certificate and the CPR Basic Life Support Certificates of the American Red Cross and the American Heart Association.

    Credits: (3)


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Credits: (3)
   Credits: (3)
  
  • HIST 220 - African-American History


    This course will examine the history of Africans and their descendants in the United States from the end of the Civil War to the present, investigating topics from emancipation to the ongoing struggle for Civil Rights. Connections between this history and the issues and concerns facing all Americans in the present will be explored. The course may be used as a Social Science elective.  (Same as RODP HIST 220)

    Semester Availability: SPRING ONLY - Semester Availability is subject to change.  See your advisor.

    Course may be offered through RODP.

    PREREQUISITES: Acceptable placement scores or completion of all Learning Support Competencies in Reading and Writing.
    Credits: (3)


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Credits: (3)
   Credits: (1-6)
  
  • HIST 1110 - ♦World Civilization from Primitive Culture to 1650


    A study of the emergence and development of civilizations in Europe, Asia, Africa, and America using the universal culture pattern. An analysis and comparison of economic, social, political, intellectual, religious, and aesthetic characteristics of civilizations will be emphasized.  (Same as RODP HIST 1110)

    PREREQUISITES: Acceptable placement scores or completion of all Learning Support Competencies in Reading and Writing
    General Education: Course can be used to meet Minimum General Education Core requirements.
    Credits: (3)


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Credits: (3)
  
  • HIST 1120 - ♦World Civilization from 1650 to Present


    A study of modern Asia, Africa, America, Australia, and Europe utilizing the universal culture pattern such as the interaction of economic, social, political, intellectual, religious, and aesthetic factors in the development of a world history.  (Same as RODP HIST 1120)

    PREREQUISITES: Acceptable placement scores or completion of all Learning Support Competencies in Reading and Writing
    General Education: Course can be used to meet Minimum General Education Core requirements.
    Credits: (3)


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Credits: (3)
   Credits: (3)
   Credits: (3)
  
  • HIST 2030 - ♦Tennessee History


    Geographical background, political, economic, social, and cultural history of Tennessee from earliest times to the present. This course, with either HIST 2010 or 2020, will fulfill the degree requirements in American History or it may be used as a Social Science elective.  (Same as RODP HIST 2030)

    PREREQUISITES: Acceptable placement scores or completion of all Learning Support Competencies in Reading and Writing
    General Education: Course can be used to meet Minimum General Education Core requirements.
    Credits: (3)


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Credits: (3)
  
  • HIT 115 - *Introduction to Health Information Technology


    This course is designed to introduce students to the principles of health information management. The development, content and management of the medical record will be explored as well as a basic overview of health care delivery systems. Emphasis is placed on hospital and medical staff organization; patient record content; procedures in filling, numbering and retention of patient records; quantitative analysis; release of patient information; forms control and design; indexes and registers; regulatory and accrediting agencies; and the transition to an electronic health record.

    PREREQUISITES: Acceptable placement score or completion of all Learning Support Competencies in Reading
    Hours: Three lecture, two laboratory hours per week.
    Vocational/Career Program Designation: *Designated primarily for vocational/career programs

    This course may be accepted as transfer credit by some colleges and universities, but that decision is made by the receiving institution. This course is collegiate level work, but has been developed with a purpose other than being a university parallel course.

    Credits: (4)


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Credits: (4)
  
  • HIT 125 - *Computer Applications in Health Information Technology


    The purpose of this course is to provide students with knowledge and understanding of the various computer applications and information systems that are encountered in health information departments. Topics for discussion include clinical vocabularies, data repositories (including the various registries), master patient indices, health information abstracting, transcription, the computerized patient record, voice recognition technology and scanning. The use of databases, data collection methods, and the importance of data quality will be discussed.

    Semester Availability: SUMMER ONLY - Semester Availability is subject to change.  See your advisor.

    Course may be offered through RODP.

    PREREQUISITES: HIT 115
    Vocational/Career Program Designation: *Designated primarily for vocational/career programs

    This course may be accepted as transfer credit by some colleges and universities, but that decision is made by the receiving institution. This course is collegiate level work, but has been developed with a purpose other than being a university parallel course.

    Credits: (3)


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Credits: (3)
  
  • HIT 212 - *Classification Systems: ICD-10-CM


    A study of the coding and classification of symptoms, diseases, and conditions according to the International Classification of Diseases-10-Clinical Modification.  Laboratory experiences will emphasize application of the ICD-10-CM coding manual through the use of a computerized encoder.

    Semester Availability: FALL ONLY - Semester Availability is subject to change.  See your advisor.

    Course may be offered through RODP.

    PREREQUISITES: AHC 115, HIT 225
    Hours: Three lecture, two laboratory hours per week.
    Vocational/Career Program Designation: *Designated primarily for vocational/career programs

    This course may be accepted as transfer credit by some colleges and universities, but that decision is made by the receiving institution. This course is collegiate level work, but has been developed with a purpose other than being a university parallel course.

    Credits: (4)


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Credits: (4)
  
  • HIT 214 - *Classification Systems: ICD-10-PCS


    A study of the coding and classification of operations and procedures according to the International Classification of Diseases Procedural Coding System (ICD-10-PCS).

    Semester Availability: FALL ONLY - Semester Availability is subject to change.  See your advisor.

    Course may be offered through RODP.

    PREREQUISITES: AHC 115, HIT 225
    COREQUISITES: HIT 212
    Vocational/Career Program Designation: *Designated primarily for vocational/career programs

    This course may be accepted as transfer credit by some colleges and universities, but that decision is made by the receiving institution. This course is collegiate level work, but has been developed with a purpose other than being a university parallel course.

    Credits: (2)


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Credits: (2)
  
  • HIT 215 - *Classification Systems - CPT


    A study of the descriptive terms and identifying codes for reporting medical services and procedures performed by physicians and outpatient facilities according to the latest version of Current Procedural Terminology (CPT).  Laboratory experiences will emphasize application of the CPT coding manual through the use of a computerized encoding system.

    Semester Availability: SPRING ONLY - Semester Availability is subject to change.  See your advisor.

    Course may be offered through RODP.

    PREREQUISITES: HIT 212
    Hours: Three lecture, two laboratory hours per week.
    Vocational/Career Program Designation: *Designated primarily for vocational/career programs

    This course may be accepted as transfer credit by some colleges and universities, but that decision is made by the receiving institution. This course is collegiate level work, but has been developed with a purpose other than being a university parallel course.

    Credits: (4)


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Credits: (4)
  
  • HIT 225 - *Pathophysiologic Science


    A study of pathophysiologic processes of the human body with emphasis on the anatomic systems, disease entities, medications, laboratory tests, and imaging results.

    Semester Availability: SUMMER ONLY - Semester Availability is subject to change.  See your advisor.

    Course may be offered through RODP.

    PREREQUISITES: AHC 115 or permission of instructor
    Vocational/Career Program Designation: *Designated primarily for vocational/career programs

    This course may be accepted as transfer credit by some colleges and universities, but that decision is made by the receiving institution. This course is collegiate level work, but has been developed with a purpose other than being a university parallel course.

    Credits: (3)


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Credits: (3)
  
  • HIT 230 - *Reimbursement Methodologies


    A study of the uses of coded data and health information in reimbursement and payment systems appropriate to all healthcare settings and managed care.

    Semester Availability: SPRING ONLY - Semester Availability is subject to change.  See your advisor.

    Course may be offered through RODP.

    PREREQUISITES: HIT 210, HIT 215
    Vocational/Career Program Designation: *Designated primarily for vocational/career programs

    This course may be accepted as transfer credit by some colleges and universities, but that decision is made by the receiving institution. This course is collegiate level work, but has been developed with a purpose other than being a university parallel course.

    Credits: (3)


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Credits: (3)
  
  • HIT 240 - *Statistics


    A study of health care data abstract systems; computation and display of statistical data for administrative use, health care planning and research; statistical terminology; uniform discharge data systems; birth and death registration, rules and regulations; and compilation of standard hospital statistics.

    Semester Availability: FALL ONLY - Semester Availability is subject to change.  See your advisor.

    Course may be offered through RODP.

    PREREQUISITES: HIT 125
    Vocational/Career Program Designation: *Designated primarily for vocational/career programs

    This course may be accepted as transfer credit by some colleges and universities, but that decision is made by the receiving institution. This course is collegiate level work, but has been developed with a purpose other than being a university parallel course.

    Credits: (3)


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Credits: (3)
  
  • HIT 250 - *Legal Aspects of Health Information


    This course is designed to assist students with an understanding of the legal principles that govern the health information field. Emphasis is placed on concepts and principles of the law, the health record as a legal document, confidentiality, informed consent, release of information and current trends in health legislation.

    Semester Availability: SUMMER ONLY - Semester Availability is subject to change.  See your advisor.

    Course may be offered through RODP.

    PREREQUISITES: HIT 115
    Vocational/Career Program Designation: *Designated primarily for vocational/career programs

    This course may be accepted as transfer credit by some colleges and universities, but that decision is made by the receiving institution. This course is collegiate level work, but has been developed with a purpose other than being a university parallel course.

    Credits: (3)


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Credits: (3)
  
  • HIT 270 - *Supervisory Management for Healthcare


    A study of the basic principles and theories of management for healthcare organizations focusing on management terminology, decision making, and the planning, organizing and directing functions as used in modern healthcare institutions.

    Semester Availability: FALL ONLY - Semester Availability is subject to change.  See your advisor.

    Course may be offered through RODP.

    PREREQUISITES: HIT 125
    Vocational/Career Program Designation: *Designated primarily for vocational/career programs

    This course may be accepted as transfer credit by some colleges and universities, but that decision is made by the receiving institution. This course is collegiate level work, but has been developed with a purpose other than being a university parallel course.

    Credits: (3)


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Credits: (3)
  
  • HIT 275 - *Healthcare Quality Management


    This course will focus on current philosophy and methodology in quality improvement as applied to healthcare. Emphasis is placed on quality improvement techniques, applications and standards.

    Semester Availability: SPRING ONLY - Semester Availability is subject to change.  See your advisor.

    Course may be offered through RODP.

    PREREQUISITES: HIT 270
    Vocational/Career Program Designation: *Designated primarily for vocational/career programs

    This course may be accepted as transfer credit by some colleges and universities, but that decision is made by the receiving institution. This course is collegiate level work, but has been developed with a purpose other than being a university parallel course.

    Credits: (3)


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Credits: (3)
  
  • HIT 280 - *Seminar in Health Information Technology


    A capstone course of research and testing based on all domains and knowledge clusters of the curriculum to prepare the student for national certification.

    Semester Availability: SPRING ONLY - Semester Availability is subject to change.  See your advisor.

    Course may be offered through RODP.

    PREREQUISITES: HIT 212, HIT 240, HIT 270, HIT 281C
    Vocational/Career Program Designation: *Designated primarily for vocational/career programs

    This course may be accepted as transfer credit by some colleges and universities, but that decision is made by the receiving institution. This course is collegiate level work, but has been developed with a purpose other than being a university parallel course.

    Credits: (2)


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Credits: (2)
  
  • HIT 281C - *Professional Practice Experience I


    Students are assigned to various types of health care facilities to complete a supervised, professional practice experience in a health information management department. Emphasis is placed on providing opportunities for students to relate classroom theory to actual functions of a health information department, such as assembly and record analysis; medicolegal procedures; information retention; filing and retrieval; and the use of technology.

    Semester Availability: FALL ONLY - Semester Availability is subject to change.  See your advisor.

    Course may be offered through RODP.

    PREREQUISITES: HIT 115, HIT 250
    COREQUISITES: HIT 270
    Hours: Sixty hours of clinical practice.
    Vocational/Career Program Designation: *Designated primarily for vocational/career programs

    This course may be accepted as transfer credit by some colleges and universities, but that decision is made by the receiving institution. This course is collegiate level work, but has been developed with a purpose other than being a university parallel course.

    Credits: (3)


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Credits: (3)
  
  • HIT 282C - *Professional Practice Experience II


    An extensive clinical practice experience in health care facilities, including a directed practice seminar in which student competency is tested. Sixty hours of clinical practice.

    Semester Availability: SPRING ONLY - Semester Availability is subject to change.  See your advisor.

    Course may be offered through RODP.

    PREREQUISITES: HIT 281C
    Vocational/Career Program Designation: *Designated primarily for vocational/career programs

    This course may be accepted as transfer credit by some colleges and universities, but that decision is made by the receiving institution. This course is collegiate level work, but has been developed with a purpose other than being a university parallel course.

    Credits: (3)


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Credits: (3)
   Credits: (1-3)
   Credits: (1)
   Credits: (1-3)
   Credits: (3)
   Credits: (1)
 

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