NVCC 2001-2002 Catalog
    Description of Courses

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Course Numbers
    Courses numbered 001-009 are developmental courses (see "Developmental Studies
Program"). The credits earned in these courses are not applicable toward a degree or a certificate.
    Courses numbered 010-099 are freshman level courses that may apply to certificate
programs. The credits earned in these courses are not applicable toward an associate degree.
    Courses numbered 100-299 are applicable toward associate degrees and certificate
programs.

Course Credits
    The credit for each course is indicated in parentheses after the title in the course description. One credit is equivalent to one collegiate semester-hour credit.

Course Hours
    The number of lecture hours in class each week (including lecture, seminar, and discussion
hours)and/or the number of laboratory hours in each week (including laboratory, shop,
supervised practice, and cooperative work experiences) are indicated for each course in the
course description. The number of lecture and laboratory hours in class each week are also
called "contact" hours because it is time spent under the direct supervision of a faculty
member. In addition to the lecture and laboratory hours in class each week, each student must
spend some time on out-of-class assignments under his/her own direction. Usually each
credit per course requires an average of three hours of in-class and out-of-class work each week.

Prerequisites and Corequisites
    Prerequisites required before enrolling in a course are identified in the course description.
Courses in sequences (usually identified by the numerals I-II) require that the preceding
course in the sequence (or equivalent) be completed before one can enroll in the next course
in the sequence. Usually corequisites must be taken at the same time. The prerequisites or
their equivalent must be completed satisfactorily before enrolling in a course unless special
permission is obtained from the division. The NVCC Schedule of Classes lists additional information on special enrollment requirements.

Frequency of Offerings
    The College is not obligated to offer, nor can it offer, all courses every semester. Courses
are usually offered in the semesters indicated in the degree or certificate outline given
in the "Instructional Programs" chapter of this catalog. The NVCC Schedule of Classes lists the courses being offered for the respective semester.

General Usage Courses
    The following General Usage courses apply to multiple curricula and may carry a variety of
prefix designations. The descriptions of the courses are identical for each different prefix and are as follows:

090-190-290 Coordinated Internship
(1-5 CR.)     Supervised on-the-job training in selected business, industrial, or service firms
coordinated by the College. Credit/work ratio maximum 1:5 hrs. May be repeated for credit. Variable hrs.

093-193-293 Studies In
(1-5 CR.)     Experimental courses to test their viability as permanent offerings. Each offering
of the course must be approved by the academic dean. An experimental course may be
offered twice, after which the course must be approved following VCCS processes for adding
new courses to the Master Course File. Credit/work ratio maximum 1:5 hrs. May be repeated for credit. Variable hrs.

095-195-295 Topics In
(1-5 CR.)     Exploration of topical areas of interest to or needed by students. May be used
also for special honors courses. May be repeated for credit. Variable hrs.

096-196-296 On-Site Training In
(1-5 CR.)     Career orientation and training program without pay in selected businesses and
industry, supervised and coordinated by the College. Credit/work ratio not to exceed 1:5 hrs. May be repeated for credit.
Variable hrs.

097-197-297 Cooperative Education
(1-6 CR.)     Supervised on-the-job training for pay in approved business and government
organizations. Applicable to all curricula at the discretion of the College. Credit/work ratio not to exceed 1:5 hrs.
May be repeated for credit. Variable hrs.

098-198-298 Seminar and Project
(1-5 CR.)     Completion of a project or research report related to the student's occupational
objective and a study of approaches to the selection and pursuit of career opportunities in the field. May be repeated for credit. Variable hrs.

099-199-299 Supervised Study
(1-5 CR.)     Assignment of problems for independent study incorporating previous instruction and supervised by the instructor. May be repeated for credit. Variable hrs.

  • ACC - Accounting
  • ACQ - Acquisitions
  • ADJ - Administration of Justice
  • AST - Administrative Support Technology
  • AIR - Air Conditioning and Refrigeration
  • ARA - Arabic
  • ARC - Architecture
  • ART - Arts
  • AUB - Auto Body
  • AUT - Automotive
  • ARO - Aviation
  • BIO - Biology
  • BLD - Building
  • BUS - Business Management and Administration
  • CHM - Chemistry
  • CHD - Childhood Development
  • CHI - Chinese
  • CIV - Civil Engineering Technology
  • CSC - Computer Science
  • DNH - Dental Hygiene
  • DIT - Dietetics
  • DRF - Drafting
  • ECO - Economics
  • EDU - Education
  • ETR - Electronics Technology
  • ESR - Electronic Servicing
  • EMT - Emergency Medical Technology
  • EGR - Engineering
  • ENG - English
  • ESL - English as a Second Language
  • ENV - Environmental Science
  • FIN - Financial Services
  • FIR - Fire Science
  • FRE - French
  • GEO - Geography
  • GOL - Geology
  • GER - German
  • GRE - Greek
  • HLT - Health
  • HIT - Health Information Technology
  • HIS - History
  • HRT - Horticulture
  • HRI - Hospitality Management
  • HMS - Human Services
  • HUM - Humanities
  • IST - Information Systems Technology
  • IDS - Interior Design
  • ITA - Italian
  • JPN - Japanese
  • LAT - Latin
  • LGL - Legal Assisting
  • LBR - Library Technology
  • MKT - Marketing
  • MTH - Mathematics
  • MEC - Mechanical Engineering Technology
  • MET - Media Technology
  • MDA - Medical Assisting
  • MDL - Medical Laboratory
  • MUS - Music
  • NAS - Natural Science
  • NUR - Nursing
  • OMP - Ophthalmic Medical Personnel
  • OPT - Opticianry
  • PHI - Philosophy
  • PHT - Photography
  • PED - Physical Education and Recreation
  • PTH - Physical Therapist Assistant
  • PHY - Physics
  • PLS - Political Science
  • PSY - Psychology
  • PBS - Public Service
  • RAD - Radiography
  • REA - Real Estate
  • RPK - Recreation and Parks
  • REL - Religion
  • RTH - Respiratory Therapy
  • RUS - Russian
  • SCM - Sign Communications
  • SSC - Social Science
  • SOC - Sociology
  • SPA - Spanish
  • SPD - Speech and Drama
  • STD - Student Development
  • TEL - Telecommunications Management
  • TRV - Travel and Tourism
  • VET - Veterinary Technology
  • WEL - Welding

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