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Lecture 3 hours per week.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [], "source_url": "https://catalog.virginiawestern.edu/preview_course_nopop.php?catoid=25&coid=29100", "canonical_url": "/virginiawestern/courses/adj105", "markdown_url": "/virginiawestern/courses/adj105.md" }, { "id": "virginiawestern-000003", "code": "ADJ107", "title": "Survey of Criminology", "credits": 3, "hours": 3, "description": "ADJ 107 - Survey of Criminology [ Course Outline ] ADJ 107 - Survey of Criminology Course Type: Not Intended for Transfer Description: Surveys the volume and scope of crime; considers a variety of theories developed to explain the causation of crime and criminality. Lecture 3 hours per week.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "virginiawestern-000286" ], "source_url": "https://catalog.virginiawestern.edu/preview_course_nopop.php?catoid=25&coid=29101", "canonical_url": "/virginiawestern/courses/adj107", "markdown_url": "/virginiawestern/courses/adj107.md" }, { "id": "virginiawestern-000004", "code": "ADJ110", "title": "Introduction to Law Enforcement", "credits": 3, "hours": 3, "description": "ADJ 110 - Introduction to Law Enforcement [ Course Outline ] ADJ 110 - Introduction to Law Enforcement Course Type: Not Intended for Transfer Description: Studies the philosophy and history of law enforcement, presenting an overview of the crime problem and policy response issues. Surveys the jurisdictions and organizations of local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies. Examines the qualification requirements and career opportunities in the law enforcement profession. Lecture 3 hours per week.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "virginiawestern-000286", "virginiawestern-000323" ], "source_url": "https://catalog.virginiawestern.edu/preview_course_nopop.php?catoid=25&coid=29687", "canonical_url": "/virginiawestern/courses/adj110", "markdown_url": "/virginiawestern/courses/adj110.md" }, { "id": "virginiawestern-000005", "code": "ADJ120", "title": "Introduction to Courts", "credits": 3, "hours": 3, "description": "ADJ 120 - Introduction to Courts [ Course Outline ] ADJ 120 - Introduction to Courts Course Type: Not Intended for Transfer Description: Presents an overview of the American judiciary (the federal and 50 state judicial systems) with emphasis on criminal court structures, functions, and personnel; surveys the judicial system in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Lecture 3 hours per week.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "virginiawestern-000286", "virginiawestern-000324" ], "source_url": "https://catalog.virginiawestern.edu/preview_course_nopop.php?catoid=25&coid=29102", "canonical_url": "/virginiawestern/courses/adj120", "markdown_url": "/virginiawestern/courses/adj120.md" }, { "id": "virginiawestern-000006", "code": "ADJ130", "title": "Introduction to Criminal Law", "credits": 3, "hours": 3, "description": "ADJ 130 - Introduction to Criminal Law [ Course Outline ] ADJ 130 - Introduction to Criminal Law Course Type: Not Intended for Transfer Description: Surveys the general principles of American criminal law, elements of major crimes, and basic steps of prosecution procedure. Lecture 3 hours per week.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "virginiawestern-000286", "virginiawestern-000323" ], "source_url": "https://catalog.virginiawestern.edu/preview_course_nopop.php?catoid=25&coid=29103", "canonical_url": "/virginiawestern/courses/adj130", "markdown_url": "/virginiawestern/courses/adj130.md" }, { "id": "virginiawestern-000007", "code": "ADJ133", "title": "Ethics and the Criminal Justice Professional", "credits": 3, "hours": 3, "description": "ADJ 133 - Ethics and the Criminal Justice Professional [ Course Outline ] ADJ 133 - Ethics and the Criminal Justice Professional Course Type: Not Intended for Transfer Description: Examines ethical dilemmas pertaining to the criminal justice system, including those in policing, courts and corrections. Focuses on some of the specific ethical choices that must be made by the criminal justice professional. Lecture 3 hours per week.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "virginiawestern-000286" ], "source_url": "https://catalog.virginiawestern.edu/preview_course_nopop.php?catoid=25&coid=29688", "canonical_url": "/virginiawestern/courses/adj133", "markdown_url": "/virginiawestern/courses/adj133.md" }, { "id": "virginiawestern-000008", "code": "ADJ140", "title": "Introduction to Corrections", "credits": 3, "hours": 3, "description": "ADJ 140 - Introduction to Corrections [ Course Outline ] ADJ 140 - Introduction to Corrections Course Type: Not Intended for Transfer Description: Focuses on societal responses to the offender. Traces the evolution of practices based on philosophies of retribution, deterrence, and rehabilitation. Reviews contemporary correctional activities and their relationships to other aspects of the criminal justice system. Lecture 3 hours per week.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "virginiawestern-000286", "virginiawestern-000323" ], "source_url": "https://catalog.virginiawestern.edu/preview_course_nopop.php?catoid=25&coid=29104", "canonical_url": "/virginiawestern/courses/adj140", "markdown_url": "/virginiawestern/courses/adj140.md" }, { "id": "virginiawestern-000009", "code": "ADJ171", "title": "Forensic Science I", "credits": 3, "hours": 3, "description": "ADJ 171 - Forensic Science I [ Course Outline ] ADJ 171 - Forensic Science I Course Type: Not Intended for Transfer Description: Introduces student to crime scene technology, procedures for sketching, diagramming and using casting materials. Surveys the concepts of forensic chemistry, fingerprint classification/identification and latent techniques, drug identification, hair and fiber evidence, death investigation techniques, thin-layer chromatographic methods, and arson materials examination. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 5 hours per week.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [], "source_url": "https://catalog.virginiawestern.edu/preview_course_nopop.php?catoid=25&coid=29692", "canonical_url": "/virginiawestern/courses/adj171", "markdown_url": "/virginiawestern/courses/adj171.md" }, { "id": "virginiawestern-000010", "code": "ADJ215", "title": "Report Writing", "credits": 3, "hours": 3, "description": "ADJ 215 - Report Writing [ Course Outline ] ADJ 215 - Report Writing Course Type: Not Intended for Transfer Description: Introduces the basic mechanics and procedures of report writing; emphasizes clear, concise and accurate writing of communications as they relate to law enforcement records, investigations, and research. Lecture 3 hours per week.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [], "source_url": "https://catalog.virginiawestern.edu/preview_course_nopop.php?catoid=25&coid=29470", "canonical_url": "/virginiawestern/courses/adj215", "markdown_url": "/virginiawestern/courses/adj215.md" }, { "id": "virginiawestern-000011", "code": "ADJ227", "title": "Constitutional Law for Justice Personnel", "credits": 3, "hours": 3, "description": "ADJ 227 - Constitutional Law for Justice Personnel [ Course Outline ] ADJ 227 - Constitutional Law for Justice Personnel Course Type: Not Intended for Transfer Description: Surveys the basic guarantees of liberty described in the U. S. Constitution and the historical development of these restrictions on government power, primarily through U. S. Supreme Court decisions. Reviews rights of free speech, press, assembly, as well as criminal procedure guarantees (to counsel, jury trial, habeas corpus, etc.) as they apply to the activities of those in the criminal justice system. Lecture 3 hours per week.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [], "source_url": "https://catalog.virginiawestern.edu/preview_course_nopop.php?catoid=25&coid=29506", "canonical_url": "/virginiawestern/courses/adj227", "markdown_url": "/virginiawestern/courses/adj227.md" }, { "id": "virginiawestern-000012", "code": "ADJ229", "title": "Community Policing in Modern Society", "credits": 3, "hours": 3, "description": "ADJ 229 - Community Policing in Modern Society [ Course Outline ] ADJ 229 - Community Policing in Modern Society Course Type: Not Intended for Transfer Description: Examines the process through which community problems are identified and addressed by police departments in cooperation with the community. Considers current efforts by law enforcement officers to achieve an effective working relationship with the community. Lecture 3 hours per week.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "virginiawestern-000286" ], "source_url": "https://catalog.virginiawestern.edu/preview_course_nopop.php?catoid=25&coid=29105", "canonical_url": "/virginiawestern/courses/adj229", "markdown_url": "/virginiawestern/courses/adj229.md" }, { "id": "virginiawestern-000013", "code": "ADJ233", "title": "Multiculturalism in Policing", "credits": 3, "hours": 3, "description": "ADJ 233 - Multiculturalism in Policing ADJ 233 - Multiculturalism in Policing Course Type: Not Intended for Transfer Description: Examines the impacts of historical events and social changes on law enforcement. Evaluates the complexity of providing police services to multicultural communities. Develops sensitivity and understanding of diverse populations and communities of color. Lecture 3 hours per week.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "virginiawestern-000286" ], "source_url": "https://catalog.virginiawestern.edu/preview_course_nopop.php?catoid=25&coid=29666", "canonical_url": "/virginiawestern/courses/adj233", "markdown_url": "/virginiawestern/courses/adj233.md" }, { "id": "virginiawestern-000014", "code": "ADJ234", "title": "Terrorism and Counter-Terrorism", "credits": 3, "hours": 3, "description": "ADJ 234 - Terrorism and Counter-Terrorism [ Course Outline ] ADJ 234 - Terrorism and Counter-Terrorism Course Type: Not Intended for Transfer Description: Surveys the historical and current practices of terrorism that are national, transnational, or domestic in origin. Includes biological, chemical, nuclear, and cyber-terrorism. Teaches the identification and classification of terrorist organizations, violent political groups and issue-oriented militant movements. Examines investigative methods and procedures utilized in counter terrorist efforts domestically and internationally. Lecture 3 hours per week.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [], "source_url": "https://catalog.virginiawestern.edu/preview_course_nopop.php?catoid=25&coid=29106", "canonical_url": "/virginiawestern/courses/adj234", "markdown_url": "/virginiawestern/courses/adj234.md" }, { "id": "virginiawestern-000015", "code": "ADJ236", "title": "Principles of Criminal Investigation", "credits": 3, "hours": 3, "description": "ADJ 236 - Principles of Criminal Investigation [ Course Outline ] ADJ 236 - Principles of Criminal Investigation Course Type: Not Intended for Transfer Description: Surveys the fundamentals of criminal investigation procedures and techniques. Examines crime scene search, collecting, handling and preserving of evidence. Lecture 3 hours per week.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [], "source_url": "https://catalog.virginiawestern.edu/preview_course_nopop.php?catoid=25&coid=29107", "canonical_url": "/virginiawestern/courses/adj236", "markdown_url": "/virginiawestern/courses/adj236.md" }, { "id": "virginiawestern-000016", "code": "AST101", "title": "Keyboarding I", "credits": 3, "hours": 3, "description": "AST 101 - Keyboarding I [ Course Outline ] AST 101 - Keyboarding I Course Type: Not Intended for Transfer Description: Teaches the alphanumeric keyboard with emphasis on correct techniques, speed, and accuracy. Teaches formatting of basic personal and business correspondence, reports, and tabulation. Lecture 3 hours per week.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "virginiawestern-000283", "virginiawestern-000284", "virginiawestern-000346", "virginiawestern-000361", "virginiawestern-000362", "virginiawestern-000363" ], "source_url": "https://catalog.virginiawestern.edu/preview_course_nopop.php?catoid=25&coid=29131", "canonical_url": "/virginiawestern/courses/ast101", "markdown_url": "/virginiawestern/courses/ast101.md" }, { "id": "virginiawestern-000017", "code": "AST107", "title": "Editing/Proofreading Skills", "credits": 3, "hours": 3, "description": "AST 107 - Editing/Proofreading Skills [ Course Outline ] AST 107 - Editing/Proofreading Skills Course Type: Not Intended for Transfer Description: Develops skills essential to creating and editing business documents. Covers grammar, spelling, diction, punctuation, capitalization, and other usage problems. Lecture 3 hours per week.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "virginiawestern-000283", "virginiawestern-000284", "virginiawestern-000363" ], "source_url": "https://catalog.virginiawestern.edu/preview_course_nopop.php?catoid=25&coid=29133", "canonical_url": "/virginiawestern/courses/ast107", "markdown_url": "/virginiawestern/courses/ast107.md" }, { "id": "virginiawestern-000018", "code": "AST136", "title": "Office Record Keeping", "credits": 3, "hours": 3, "description": "AST 136 - Office Record Keeping [ Course Outline ] AST 136 - Office Record Keeping Course Type: Not Intended for Transfer Description: Introduces types of record keeping duties performed in the office, such as financial, tax, payroll, and inventory. Utilizes specialized software where applicable. Lecture 3 hours per week.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "virginiawestern-000283", "virginiawestern-000361" ], "source_url": "https://catalog.virginiawestern.edu/preview_course_nopop.php?catoid=25&coid=29498", "canonical_url": "/virginiawestern/courses/ast136", "markdown_url": "/virginiawestern/courses/ast136.md" }, { "id": "virginiawestern-000019", "code": "AST155", "title": "Introduction to Desktop Information Management", "credits": 1, "hours": 1, "description": "AST 155 - Introduction to Desktop Information Management [ Course Outline ] AST 155 - Introduction to Desktop Information Management Course Type: Not Intended for Transfer Description: Teaches desktop information management to organize schedules through the calendar. Students learn how to manage electronic messages, appointments, contacts, tasks, and files. Students prepare for Core Microsoft Outlook MOS Exam. Lecture 1 hour per week.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "virginiawestern-000282", "virginiawestern-000283", "virginiawestern-000284", "virginiawestern-000296", "virginiawestern-000297", "virginiawestern-000304", "virginiawestern-000319", "virginiawestern-000356", "virginiawestern-000363" ], "source_url": "https://catalog.virginiawestern.edu/preview_course_nopop.php?catoid=25&coid=29500", "canonical_url": "/virginiawestern/courses/ast155", "markdown_url": "/virginiawestern/courses/ast155.md" }, { "id": "virginiawestern-000020", "code": "AGR143", "title": "Introduction to Agribusiness and Financial Management", "credits": 3, "hours": 3, "description": "AGR 143 - Introduction to Agribusiness and Financial Management [ Course Outline ] AGR 143 - Introduction to Agribusiness and Financial Management Course Type: Intended for Transfer Description: Introduces agriculture’s importance to society and ways to start a farm or agribusiness. Evaluates forms of business including cooperatives and create financial statements and reports necessary for routine accounting and tax preparation. Utilizes financial tools for decision making, budgets and time value of money. Explores retirement, transition planning, personal financial management, and capital acquisition techniques. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "virginiawestern-000275", "virginiawestern-000314" ], "source_url": "https://catalog.virginiawestern.edu/preview_course_nopop.php?catoid=25&coid=29572", "canonical_url": "/virginiawestern/courses/agr143", "markdown_url": "/virginiawestern/courses/agr143.md" }, { "id": "virginiawestern-000021", "code": "AGR241", "title": "Agricultural Policy, Leadership, and Professional Service", "credits": 3, "hours": 3, "description": "AGR 241 - Agricultural Policy, Leadership, and Professional Service [ Course Outline ] AGR 241 - Agricultural Policy, Leadership, and Professional Service Course Type: Intended for Transfer Description: Enhances personal and professional leadership skills to build consensus and collaboratively solve agricultural issues. Uses the Virginia legislative process to track and influence relevant policy. Partners with stakeholders and key agricultural groups to advocate agriculture’s importance to society and remove barriers that prevent farm/agribusiness acquisition and transition. Identifies relevant professional service and leaderships opportunities that will affect changes for the benefit of agricultural and rural communities. Covers current policy and public programs related to taxation, land use, environmental protection, water quality, population changes, water conservation, climate change and quality of rural life. Reinforces written and oral communication skills. Lecture 3 hours per week.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "virginiawestern-000275", "virginiawestern-000314" ], "source_url": "https://catalog.virginiawestern.edu/preview_course_nopop.php?catoid=25&coid=29705", "canonical_url": "/virginiawestern/courses/agr241", "markdown_url": "/virginiawestern/courses/agr241.md" }, { "id": "virginiawestern-000022", "code": "AIR111", "title": "Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Controls I", "credits": 3, "hours": 3, "description": "AIR 111 - Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Controls I [ Course Outline ] AIR 111 - Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Controls I Course Type: Not Intended for Transfer Description: Presents electron theory, magnetism, Ohm’s Law, resistance, current flow, instruments for electrical measurement, A.C. motors, power distribution controls and their application. Part I of II. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "virginiawestern-000315", "virginiawestern-000357" ], "source_url": "https://catalog.virginiawestern.edu/preview_course_nopop.php?catoid=25&coid=29606", "canonical_url": "/virginiawestern/courses/air111", "markdown_url": "/virginiawestern/courses/air111.md" }, { "id": "virginiawestern-000023", "code": "AIR121", "title": "Air Conditioning and Refrigeration I", "credits": 3, "hours": 3, "description": "AIR 121 - Air Conditioning and Refrigeration I [ Course Outline ] AIR 121 - Air Conditioning and Refrigeration I Course Type: Not Intended for Transfer Description: Studies refrigeration theory, characteristics of refrigerants, temperature, and pressure, tools and equipment, soldering, brazing, refrigeration systems, system components, compressors, evaporators, metering devices. Presents charging and evaluation of systems and leak detection. Explores servicing the basic system. Explains use and care of oils and additives and troubleshooting of small commercial systems. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "virginiawestern-000315", "virginiawestern-000318", "virginiawestern-000320", "virginiawestern-000357" ], "source_url": "https://catalog.virginiawestern.edu/preview_course_nopop.php?catoid=25&coid=29108", "canonical_url": "/virginiawestern/courses/air121", "markdown_url": "/virginiawestern/courses/air121.md" }, { "id": "virginiawestern-000024", "code": "AIR190", "title": "Coordinated Internship in A/C and Refrigeration", "credits": 3, "hours": 3, "description": "AIR 190 - Coordinated Internship in A/C and Refrigeration AIR 190 - Coordinated Internship in A/C and Refrigeration Course Type: Not Intended for Transfer Description: 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. Lecture 3 hours per week.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "virginiawestern-000320" ], "source_url": "https://catalog.virginiawestern.edu/preview_course_nopop.php?catoid=25&coid=29551", "canonical_url": "/virginiawestern/courses/air190", "markdown_url": "/virginiawestern/courses/air190.md" }, { "id": "virginiawestern-000025", "code": "AIR200", "title": "Hydronics", "credits": 3, "hours": 3, "description": "AIR 200 - Hydronics [ Course Outline ] AIR 200 - Hydronics Course Type: Not Intended for Transfer Description: Presents design and installation of hydronic systems for heating and cooling. Includes steam heated and chilled water systems. Primarily concerns systems using water under forced circulation. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "virginiawestern-000320" ], "source_url": "https://catalog.virginiawestern.edu/preview_course_nopop.php?catoid=25&coid=29547", "canonical_url": "/virginiawestern/courses/air200", "markdown_url": "/virginiawestern/courses/air200.md" }, { "id": "virginiawestern-000026", "code": "AIR210", "title": "Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Analysis", "credits": 3, "hours": 3, "description": "AIR 210 - Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Analysis [ Course Outline ] AIR 210 - Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Analysis Course Type: Not Intended for Transfer Description: Reviews principles of refrigeration and air conditioning. Studies components, types and applications. Includes types of refrigeration systems such as multistage and cascade, selection and balancing of major components, and absorption systems. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 5 hours per week.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "virginiawestern-000320" ], "source_url": "https://catalog.virginiawestern.edu/preview_course_nopop.php?catoid=25&coid=29548", "canonical_url": "/virginiawestern/courses/air210", "markdown_url": "/virginiawestern/courses/air210.md" }, { "id": "virginiawestern-000027", "code": "AIR213", "title": "Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Controls III", "credits": 4, "hours": 4, "description": "AIR 213 - Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Controls III [ Course Outline ] AIR 213 - Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Controls III Course Type: Not Intended for Transfer Description: Introduces electrical, pneumatic and electronic control circuits as applied to year-round air conditioning systems. Includes reading wiring and schematic diagrams, troubleshooting, and designing high and low voltage control systems. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 5 hours per week.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "virginiawestern-000320" ], "source_url": "https://catalog.virginiawestern.edu/preview_course_nopop.php?catoid=25&coid=29550", "canonical_url": "/virginiawestern/courses/air213", "markdown_url": "/virginiawestern/courses/air213.md" }, { "id": "virginiawestern-000028", "code": "AIR278", "title": "HVAC System Startup and Commissioning", "credits": 3, "hours": 3, "description": "AIR 278 - HVAC System Startup and Commissioning [ Course Outline ] AIR 278 - HVAC System Startup and Commissioning Course Type: Not Intended for Transfer Description: Presents the process for ensuring that a Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) system meets operational requirements and that it provides acceptable indoor air quality. Covers different levels of commissioning from basic to the actual re-commissioning evaluation. Includes functional performance testing, operator training, Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) forms, and equipment data sheets as well as operational and maintenance manuals. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "virginiawestern-000320" ], "source_url": "https://catalog.virginiawestern.edu/preview_course_nopop.php?catoid=25&coid=29549", "canonical_url": "/virginiawestern/courses/air278", "markdown_url": "/virginiawestern/courses/air278.md" }, { "id": "virginiawestern-000029", "code": "ASL101", "title": "Beginning American Sign Language I", "credits": 4, "hours": 4, "description": "ASL 101 - Beginning American Sign Language I [ Course Outline ] ASL 101 - Beginning American Sign Language I Course Type: Not Intended for Transfer Description: Introduces cultural awareness, comprehension and production skills, and emphasizes basic sentence structure in American Sign Language with a focus on interactive communicative competence. Lecture 4 hours per week.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [], "source_url": "https://catalog.virginiawestern.edu/preview_course_nopop.php?catoid=25&coid=29129", "canonical_url": "/virginiawestern/courses/asl101", "markdown_url": "/virginiawestern/courses/asl101.md" }, { "id": "virginiawestern-000030", "code": "ARC133", "title": "Construction Methodology and Procedures I", "credits": 3, "hours": 3, "description": "ARC 133 - Construction Methodology and Procedures I [ Course Outline ] ARC 133 - Construction Methodology and Procedures I Course Type: Not Intended for Transfer Description: Studies materials used in construction of buildings, covering foundations to structural framing systems. Includes appropriate use of materials for various construction types. Includes specification of materials and installation procedures; types of specifications and writing procedures; bidding procedures and, contract documents. Lecture 3 hours per week.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "virginiawestern-000322" ], "source_url": "https://catalog.virginiawestern.edu/preview_course_nopop.php?catoid=25&coid=29112", "canonical_url": "/virginiawestern/courses/arc133", "markdown_url": "/virginiawestern/courses/arc133.md" }, { "id": "virginiawestern-000031", "code": "ART101", "title": "History of Art: Prehistoric to Gothic", "credits": 3, "hours": 3, "description": "ART 101 - History of Art: Prehistoric to Gothic [ Course Outline ] ART 101 - History of Art: Prehistoric to Gothic Course Type: Passport Transfer Class Description: Surveys the history and interpretation of architecture, painting and sculpture from the prehistoric era through the Gothic. Lecture 3 hours per week.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "virginiawestern-000267", "virginiawestern-000270", "virginiawestern-000272", "virginiawestern-000280", "virginiawestern-000281", "virginiawestern-000310" ], "source_url": "https://catalog.virginiawestern.edu/preview_course_nopop.php?catoid=25&coid=29114", "canonical_url": "/virginiawestern/courses/art101", "markdown_url": "/virginiawestern/courses/art101.md" }, { "id": "virginiawestern-000032", "code": "ART102", "title": "History of Art: Renaissance to Modern", "credits": 3, "hours": 3, "description": "ART 102 - History of Art: Renaissance to Modern [ Course Outline ] ART 102 - History of Art: Renaissance to Modern Course Type: Passport Transfer Class Description: Surveys the history and interpretation of architecture, painting and sculpture from the Renaissance through the modern era. 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Emphasis will be on developing strategies for using various resources to facilitate children’s construction of knowledge. Addresses strategies for intervention and support for all children. 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Addresses strategies for communicating expectations, promoting prosocial behaviors, preventing, and minimizing behavioral challenges through careful planning of the learning environment, curriculum, and teacher guidance. 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Describes risk and protective factors and identifies community resources. Considers culture and other diverse needs, perspectives, and abilities of families and educators. Emphasizes advocacy and public policy awareness as an important role of early childhood educators. Lecture 3 hours per week.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "virginiawestern-000290", "virginiawestern-000330" ], "source_url": "https://catalog.virginiawestern.edu/preview_course_nopop.php?catoid=25&coid=29176", "canonical_url": "/virginiawestern/courses/chd216", "markdown_url": "/virginiawestern/courses/chd216.md" }, { "id": "virginiawestern-000075", "code": "CHD270", "title": "Administration of Childhood Programs", "credits": 3, "hours": 3, "description": "CHD 270 - Administration of Childhood Programs [ Course Outline ] CHD 270 - Administration of Childhood Programs Course Type: Not Intended for Transfer Description: Examines skills needed for establishing and managing early childhood programs. 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Credit/practice ratio not to exceed 1:5 hours. May be repeated for credit. Lecture 2 hours per week.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "virginiawestern-000297", "virginiawestern-000348" ], "source_url": "https://catalog.virginiawestern.edu/preview_course_nopop.php?catoid=25&coid=29711", "canonical_url": "/virginiawestern/courses/cul190", "markdown_url": "/virginiawestern/courses/cul190.md" }, { "id": "virginiawestern-000082", "code": "DNH146", "title": "Periodontics for Dental Hygienist", "credits": 2, "hours": 2, "description": "DNH 146 - Periodontics for Dental Hygienist [ Course Outline ] DNH 146 - Periodontics for Dental Hygienist Course Type: Not Intended for Transfer Description: Introduces the theoretical and practical study of various concepts/methods used in describing, preventing, and controlling periodontal disease. Presents etiology, microbiology, diagnosis, treatment and prognosis of diseases. 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Emphasizes children’s well-being through mindful practices that address health and hygiene, nutrition and feeding routines, childhood diseases, and safety issues. Discusses strategies to promote the mental and physical well-being of children, as well as procedures for reporting child abuse. 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Total 4 hours per week.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "virginiawestern-000347" ], "source_url": "https://catalog.virginiawestern.edu/preview_course_nopop.php?catoid=25&coid=29261", "canonical_url": "/virginiawestern/courses/hrt205", "markdown_url": "/virginiawestern/courses/hrt205.md" }, { "id": "virginiawestern-000137", "code": "HRT207", "title": "Plant Pest Management", "credits": 3, "hours": 3, "description": "HRT 207 - Plant Pest Management [ Course Outline ] HRT 207 - Plant Pest Management Course Type: Not Intended for Transfer Description: Teaches principles of plant pest management. Covers morphology and life cycles of insects and other small animal pests and plant pathogens. Lab stresses diagnosis, chemical and non-chemical control of specific pests, and pesticide safety. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. 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Total 4 hours per week.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "virginiawestern-000347" ], "source_url": "https://catalog.virginiawestern.edu/preview_course_nopop.php?catoid=25&coid=29477", "canonical_url": "/virginiawestern/courses/hrt226", "markdown_url": "/virginiawestern/courses/hrt226.md" }, { "id": "virginiawestern-000139", "code": "HRT227", "title": "Professional Landscape Management", "credits": 3, "hours": 3, "description": "HRT 227 - Professional Landscape Management [ Course Outline ] HRT 227 - Professional Landscape Management Course Type: Not Intended for Transfer Description: Focuses on basic practices and techniques involving landscape installation and management. Includes development of a year-round management calendar and preparation of bid and contract proposals. Introduces the basic principles of landscape design. Discusses fertilization and soils as it relates to landscape plants. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "virginiawestern-000347" ], "source_url": "https://catalog.virginiawestern.edu/preview_course_nopop.php?catoid=25&coid=29263", "canonical_url": "/virginiawestern/courses/hrt227", "markdown_url": "/virginiawestern/courses/hrt227.md" }, { "id": "virginiawestern-000140", "code": "HRT285", "title": "Management of a Horticultural Business", "credits": 3, "hours": 3, "description": "HRT 285 - Management of a Horticultural Business [ Course Outline ] HRT 285 - Management of a Horticultural Business Course Type: Not Intended for Transfer Description: Studies the business and selling practices, which relate to wholesale and retail horticultural businesses including garden centers, greenhouses, nurseries, and flower shops. Examines planning and layout, suppliers, merchandising, maintenance, and display of horticultural items. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [], "source_url": "https://catalog.virginiawestern.edu/preview_course_nopop.php?catoid=25&coid=29265", "canonical_url": "/virginiawestern/courses/hrt285", "markdown_url": "/virginiawestern/courses/hrt285.md" }, { "id": "virginiawestern-000141", "code": "HRT296", "title": "Training in Arboretum Internship", "credits": 3, "hours": 3, "description": "HRT 296 - Training in Arboretum Internship [ Course Outline ] HRT 296 - Training in Arboretum Internship Course Type: Not Intended for Transfer Description: Specializes in career orientation and training program without pay in selected businesses and industry, supervised and coordinated by the college. Internship 5 hours per week.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "virginiawestern-000347" ], "source_url": "https://catalog.virginiawestern.edu/preview_course_nopop.php?catoid=25&coid=29266", "canonical_url": "/virginiawestern/courses/hrt296", "markdown_url": "/virginiawestern/courses/hrt296.md" }, { "id": "virginiawestern-000142", "code": "HRI126", "title": "The Art of Garnishing", "credits": 1, "hours": 1, "description": "HRI 126 - The Art of Garnishing [ Course Outline ] HRI 126 - The Art of Garnishing Course Type: Not Intended for Transfer Description: Focuses on the relationship between colors and shapes and how they pertain to garnishes. Provides student with knowledge to create impressive presentations. Lecture 1 hour per week.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [], "source_url": "https://catalog.virginiawestern.edu/preview_course_nopop.php?catoid=25&coid=29502", "canonical_url": "/virginiawestern/courses/hri126", "markdown_url": "/virginiawestern/courses/hri126.md" }, { "id": "virginiawestern-000143", "code": "HRI160", "title": "Executive Housekeeping", "credits": 3, "hours": 3, "description": "HRI 160 - Executive Housekeeping [ Course Outline ] HRI 160 - Executive Housekeeping Course Type: Not Intended for Transfer Description: Studies the housekeeping department with emphasis on organization, staffing and scheduling, staff development, work methods improvements, equipment, cleaning materials and cleaning procedures; maintenance and refurnishing; room design and safety engineering. Lecture 3 hours per week.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [], "source_url": "https://catalog.virginiawestern.edu/preview_course_nopop.php?catoid=25&coid=29577", "canonical_url": "/virginiawestern/courses/hri160", "markdown_url": "/virginiawestern/courses/hri160.md" }, { "id": "virginiawestern-000144", "code": "HRI180", "title": "Convention Management and Service", "credits": 3, "hours": 3, "description": "HRI 180 - Convention Management and Service [ Course Outline ] HRI 180 - Convention Management and Service Course Type: Not Intended for Transfer Description: Examines the scope and different segments that make up the convention market; explains what is required to meet individual needs; and explores methods and techniques for better service. Lecture 3 hours per week.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [], "source_url": "https://catalog.virginiawestern.edu/preview_course_nopop.php?catoid=25&coid=29582", "canonical_url": "/virginiawestern/courses/hri180", "markdown_url": "/virginiawestern/courses/hri180.md" }, { "id": "virginiawestern-000145", "code": "HRI190", "title": "Coordinated Internship in Hospitality Management", "credits": 2, "hours": 2, "description": "HRI 190 - Coordinated Internship in Hospitality Management [ Course Outline ] HRI 190 - Coordinated Internship in Hospitality Management Course Type: Not Intended for Transfer Description: 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. May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [], "source_url": "https://catalog.virginiawestern.edu/preview_course_nopop.php?catoid=25&coid=29588", "canonical_url": "/virginiawestern/courses/hri190", "markdown_url": "/virginiawestern/courses/hri190.md" }, { "id": "virginiawestern-000146", "code": "HRI215", "title": "Food Purchasing", "credits": 3, "hours": 3, "description": "HRI 215 - Food Purchasing [ Course Outline ] HRI 215 - Food Purchasing Course Type: Not Intended for Transfer Description: Presents the method and procedures for purchasing food for hotels, restaurants and institutions. Deals with markets, federal and trade grades, governmental regulations, packaging, comparative versions price buying, yields and quality control. Lecture 3 hours per week.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "virginiawestern-000287", "virginiawestern-000288", "virginiawestern-000297" ], "source_url": "https://catalog.virginiawestern.edu/preview_course_nopop.php?catoid=25&coid=29429", "canonical_url": "/virginiawestern/courses/hri215", "markdown_url": "/virginiawestern/courses/hri215.md" }, { "id": "virginiawestern-000147", "code": "HRI225", "title": "Menu Planning & Dining Room Service", "credits": 3, "hours": 3, "description": "HRI 225 - Menu Planning & Dining Room Service [ Course Outline ] HRI 225 - Menu Planning & Dining Room Service Course Type: Not Intended for Transfer Description: Covers fundamentals of menu writing, types of menus, layout, design and food merchandising, and interpreting a profit and loss statement as it relates to menu pricing. Analyzes menus for effectiveness. Instructs on proper dining room service, customer seating, and dining room management. Emphasizes use of computer in management of food service operations. Lecture 3 hours per week.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "virginiawestern-000287", "virginiawestern-000288", "virginiawestern-000325" ], "source_url": "https://catalog.virginiawestern.edu/preview_course_nopop.php?catoid=25&coid=29446", "canonical_url": "/virginiawestern/courses/hri225", "markdown_url": "/virginiawestern/courses/hri225.md" }, { "id": "virginiawestern-000148", "code": "HRI231", "title": "Principles of Event Planning and Management", "credits": 3, "hours": 3, "description": "HRI 231 - Principles of Event Planning and Management [ Course Outline ] HRI 231 - Principles of Event Planning and Management Course Type: Not Intended for Transfer Description: Focuses on the detailed aspects of how to produce, stage, script, and manage special events within the context of achieving organizational goals. Emphasizes the five critical stages in planning and managing successful special events: research needs and make goal assessments; design events to meet organizational purposes; planning the effective event; coordination and on-site management; and post-event evaluation. Lecture 3 hours per week.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "virginiawestern-000297" ], "source_url": "https://catalog.virginiawestern.edu/preview_course_nopop.php?catoid=25&coid=29578", "canonical_url": "/virginiawestern/courses/hri231", "markdown_url": "/virginiawestern/courses/hri231.md" }, { "id": "virginiawestern-000149", "code": "HRI235", "title": "Marketing of Hospitality Services", "credits": 3, "hours": 3, "description": "HRI 235 - Marketing of Hospitality Services [ Course Outline ] HRI 235 - Marketing of Hospitality Services Course Type: Not Intended for Transfer Description: Studies principles and practices of marketing the services of the hotel and restaurant industry. Emphasizes the marketing concept with applications leading to customer satisfaction. Reviews methods of external and internal stimulation of sales. May include a practical sales/marketing exercise and computer applications. Lecture 3 hours per week.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [], "source_url": "https://catalog.virginiawestern.edu/preview_course_nopop.php?catoid=25&coid=29583", "canonical_url": "/virginiawestern/courses/hri235", "markdown_url": "/virginiawestern/courses/hri235.md" }, { "id": "virginiawestern-000150", "code": "HRI237", "title": "Current Issues & Environmental Responsibilities in the Hospitality Industry", "credits": 2, "hours": 2, "description": "HRI 237 - Current Issues & Environmental Responsibilities in the Hospitality Industry [ Course Outline ] HRI 237 - Current Issues & Environmental Responsibilities in the Hospitality Industry Course Type: Not Intended for Transfer Description: Studies aspects of the evolving hospitality industry, including the collective impact of environmental stewardship and sustainability, local sourcing of products and ingredients, greening of hospitality businesses, cost-benefit analyses of sustainability decisions, and ethical questions related to these topics. 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Total 4 hours per week.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "virginiawestern-000301" ], "source_url": "https://catalog.virginiawestern.edu/preview_course_nopop.php?catoid=25&coid=29456", "canonical_url": "/virginiawestern/courses/mdl236", "markdown_url": "/virginiawestern/courses/mdl236.md" }, { "id": "virginiawestern-000191", "code": "MDL237", "title": "Clinical Bacteriology", "credits": 4, "hours": 4, "description": "MDL 237 - Clinical Bacteriology [ Course Outline ] MDL 237 - Clinical Bacteriology Course Type: Not Intended for Transfer Description: Teaches handling, isolation, and identification of pathologic bacteria. Emphasizes clinical techniques and associate bacteria with clinical symptoms. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 6 hours. 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Investigates the role of the occupational therapist in assessment, planning and implementation of treatment programs. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "virginiawestern-000303" ], "source_url": "https://catalog.virginiawestern.edu/preview_course_nopop.php?catoid=25&coid=29710", "canonical_url": "/virginiawestern/courses/oct203", "markdown_url": "/virginiawestern/courses/oct203.md" }, { "id": "virginiawestern-000202", "code": "OCT205", "title": "Therapeutic Media", "credits": 3, "hours": 3, "description": "OCT 205 - Therapeutic Media [ Course Outline ] OCT 205 - Therapeutic Media Course Type: Not Intended for Transfer Description: Develops proficiency in various crafts used as treatment modalities in occupational therapy. Emphasizes how to analyze, adapt and teach selected activities as well as how to equip and maintain a safe working environment. Explores various forms of technology and media used in occupational therapy practice and that are meaningful to individuals. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 5 hours per week.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "virginiawestern-000303" ], "source_url": "https://catalog.virginiawestern.edu/preview_course_nopop.php?catoid=25&coid=29713", "canonical_url": "/virginiawestern/courses/oct205", "markdown_url": "/virginiawestern/courses/oct205.md" }, { "id": "virginiawestern-000203", "code": "OCT206", "title": "Dyadic and Group Dynamics", "credits": 3, "hours": 3, "description": "OCT 206 - Dyadic and Group Dynamics [ Course Outline ] OCT 206 - Dyadic and Group Dynamics Course Type: Not Intended for Transfer Description: Provides theory and activity to develop positive interpersonal relationships and effective communication ability. Includes non-verbal communication, listening, observation, interviewing and documentation. 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Includes roles and functions of the supervisor and the supervisee, scheduling, billing, quality improvement. Issues relevant to professional practice and patient care will be discussed with similarities and differences between various facilities highlighted. 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Exposes students to technology in clinical practice and equipment companies. Lecture 2 hours per week.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "virginiawestern-000303" ], "source_url": "https://catalog.virginiawestern.edu/preview_course_nopop.php?catoid=25&coid=29715", "canonical_url": "/virginiawestern/courses/oct210", "markdown_url": "/virginiawestern/courses/oct210.md" }, { "id": "virginiawestern-000206", "code": "OCT220", "title": "Occupational Therapy for the Adult", "credits": 2, "hours": 2, "description": "OCT 220 - Occupational Therapy for the Adult [ Course Outline ] OCT 220 - Occupational Therapy for the Adult Course Type: Not Intended for Transfer Description: Reviews normal changes related to aging and factors contributing to dysfunction. Analyzes intervention strategies for common problems, including wellness programs and home modifications. Reviews relevant legislation, continuum of care and caregiver issues. 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Lecture 3 hours per week.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "virginiawestern-000281", "virginiawestern-000286", "virginiawestern-000323" ], "source_url": "https://catalog.virginiawestern.edu/preview_course_nopop.php?catoid=25&coid=29336", "canonical_url": "/virginiawestern/courses/phi100", "markdown_url": "/virginiawestern/courses/phi100.md" }, { "id": "virginiawestern-000209", "code": "PHI220", "title": "Ethics and Society", "credits": 3, "hours": 3, "description": "PHI 220 - Ethics and Society [ Course Outline ] PHI 220 - Ethics and Society Course Type: Passport Transfer Class Description: Provides a systematic study of representative ethical concepts and theories and discusses their application to concrete moral dilemmas and social issues and problems. This is a Passport and UCGS transfer course. 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Lecture 3 hours per week.", "prerequisites": [], "program_ids": [ "virginiawestern-000278", "virginiawestern-000286" ], "source_url": "https://catalog.virginiawestern.edu/preview_course_nopop.php?catoid=25&coid=29613", "canonical_url": "/virginiawestern/courses/pls135", "markdown_url": "/virginiawestern/courses/pls135.md" }, { "id": "virginiawestern-000212", "code": "PLS136", "title": "State and Local Government and Politics", "credits": 3, "hours": 3, "description": "PLS 136 - State and Local Government and Politics [ Course Outline ] PLS 136 - State and Local Government and Politics Course Type: Intended for Transfer Description: Teaches structure, powers, and functions of state and local government in the United States as related to federalism; constitutionalism; elections; powers of legislative, executive, and judicial powers of state and local government; state-local-federal relations; fiscal matters; metropolitan issues; and policy issues, like health, education, criminal justice and welfare. 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Covers topics such as services at the college including the learning resources center; counseling, and advising; listening, test taking, and study skills; and topical areas which are applicable to their particular discipline. Explores the careers, skills, and pathways in information technology. 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Covers topics such as services at the college including the learning resources center; counseling, and advising; listening, test taking, and study skills; and topical areas which are applicable to their particular discipline. Explores transfer options for achieving academic goals. 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Covers topics such as services at the college including the learning resources center; counseling, and advising; listening, test taking, and study skills; and topical areas which are applicable to their particular discipline. Explores the careers, skills, and pathways in public service. 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Covers topics such as services at the college including the learning resources center; counseling, and advising; listening, test taking, and study skills; and topical areas which are applicable to their particular discipline. Explores the careers, skills, and pathways in science. 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