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4.00 Credits
Studies the chassis, suspension, steering and brake systems found on medium and heavy-duty diesel trucks. Covers construction features, operating principles and service procedures for such power train components as clutches, multi-speed transmissions, propeller shafts, and rear axles. Teaches operations of modern equipment to correct and adjust abnormalities. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 4 hours. Total 6 hours per week.
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3.00 Credits
Studies the basic operational theory of pneumatic and air brake systems as used in heavy-duty and public transportation vehicles. Covers various air control valves, test system components, and advanced air system schematics. Teaches proper service and preventative maintenance of systems. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.
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2.00 Credits
Studies the basic operational theory of pneumatic and air brake systems used in public transportation vehicles. Covers various air control valves, air and test system components, and advanced air system schematics. Lecture 2 hours per week.
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6.00 Credits
Studies basic internal engines, including cylinder blocks, cylinder heads, crankshafts, and pistons. Studies fuel injection systems, fuel pumps, injectors and nozzles, preventive maintenance and troubleshooting. Lecture 4 hours. Laboratory 6 hours. Total 10 hours per week.
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1.00 Credits
Examines concepts and terminology related to microcomputers. Includes demonstration of specific uses of microcomputers with extensive opportunities for hands-on experience in use of software diagnostic programs. Lecture and lab. 1 hour per week.
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3.00 Credits
Introduces macroeconomics including the study of Keynesian, classical, monetarist principles and theories, the study of national economic growth, inflation, recession, unemployment, financial markets, money and banking, the role of government spending and taxation, along with international trade and investments. Lecture 3 hours per week. College reading and writing competence and basic math required.
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3.00 Credits
Introduces the basic concepts of microeconomics. Explores the free market concepts with coverage of economic models and graphs, scarcity and choices, supply and demand, elasticities, marginal benefits and costs, profits, and production and distribution. Lecture 3 hours per week. College reading and writing competence and basic math required.
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3.00 Credits
Provides an opportunity for participation in adult basic education and adult literacy settings. Emphasizes planning and implementation of appropriate activities and materials for adults. Students will receive 15 hours of literacy training in addition to 60 clock hours in the field. Prerequisite recommendation of advisor or instructor. Lecture 1 hour. Laboratory 4 hours. Total 5 hours per week. College reading competence required.
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3.00 Credits
Provides an orientation to the teaching profession in Virginia, including historical perspectives, current issues, and future trends in education on the national and state levels. Emphasizes information about teacher licensure examinations, steps to certification, teacher preparation and induction programs, and attention to critical shortage areas in Virginia. Includes supervised field placement (recommended: 40 clock hours) in a K-12 school. Prerequisite: Successful completion of 24 credits of transfer courses. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week
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3.00 Credits
Introduces the student to the fundamentals of writing imaginatively. Students write in forms to be selected from poetry, fiction, drama, and essays. Prerequisite ENG 112 or divisional approval. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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