APR 199 CA
1ST YR PLUMBING APPRENTICE
Hybrid Course - students will meet on Saturdays from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM in the class. Students are required to complete additional course work online. 

APR 199 CB
2ND YR PLUMBING APPRENTICE
Hybrid Course - students will meet on Saturdays from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM in the class. Students are required to complete additional course work online. 

APR 199 CC
3RD YR PLUMBING APPRENTICE
Hybrid Course - students will meet on Saturdays from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM in the class. Students are required to complete additional course work online. 

APR 199 CD
4TH YR PLUMBING APPRENTICE
 

ART 131 CA
BEGINNING DRAWING
Teaches students to acquire and refine representational skills using a variety of techniques and media. Presents contemporary art concepts with the intention of leading each student toward a personal direction. Introduces each new concept, medium, or technique with slide lectures and discussions. Section with Low-cost Course Materials

ART 132 CA
INTERMEDIATE DRAWING
Continues, on a more ambitious level, skills and ideas that were introduced in ART 131. Explores techniques to achieve more gestural surfaces. Introduces color media (ink, color pencil and pastels). Prerequisite: ART 131. Section with Low-cost Course Materials

ART 133 CA
ADVANCED DRAWING
Continues, on a more ambitious level, skills and ideas that were introduced in ART 132. Explores techniques to achieve more gestural surfaces. Introduces color media (ink, color pencil and pastels). Prerequisite: ART 132. Section with Low-cost Course Materials

ART 204 CA
HISTORY OF WESTERN ART/ANCIENT
Presents art from Prehistoric, Ancient Near East, Aegean, Egytian, Greek, early Christian, Byzantine, Medieval, Gothic and Roman periods. Includes lectures illustrated by slides and supplemented by occasional movies. 

AV 101 CA
INTRODUCTION TO AVIATION
This course introduces the student to Federal Aviation Regulations/Aeronautical Information Manual (FAR/AIM as well as provide a brief history of aviation. Designed to build an understanding of the pilot credentials required for careers in aviation and help students explore various career options within the helicopter and airplane industry. A number of employment opportunities are investigated, including commercial, business, corporate, military and general aviation-related occupations. 

AV 115 CA
GROUND-PRIVATE-HELICOPTER
This course covers the fundamentals of helicopter flight, flight operations, aviation weather, aircraft performance, navigation, aircraft systems, aeronautical publications, FAA regulations, flight planning, radio procedures, meteorology, and human factors. This is a comprehensive course that prepares the student for the FAA Private Pilot airman knowledge test. 

AV 215 CA
GROUND INSTRUMENT-HELICOPTER
The Instrument rating Ground School for helicopter prepares students for the FAA Instrument knowledge test and an FAA Instrument Rating. This course includes an in-depth study of aircraft flight instruments, basic attitude instrument flying, IFR navigation systems and procedures, aviation weather, applicable Federal Aviation Regulations and the required instrument charts for IFR flight. Prerequisite: AV 115 

AV 225 CA
GROUND-COMMERCIAL-HELICOPTER
Covers the advanced aerodynamics of helicopter flight, flight operations, aviation weather, aircraft performance, navigation, aircraft systems, aeronautical publications, FAA regulations, flight planning, radio procedures, meteorology, and human factors. This is a comprehensive course that prepares the student for the FAA Commercial Pilot airman knowledge test. Prerequisite: AV 115 

AV 245 CA
ADVANCED OPERATIONS- HELICOPTER
This is a classroom course that introduces students to the operations of turbine helicopters, mountain flying, and external load flying. The mountain flying phase will provide students with a working knowledge of operations in and around mountainous terrain. The external load phase covers basic flying skills with and external long line attached to the aircraft. The turbine phase will introduce students to unique operating characteristics of turbine engines. Prerequisite: AV 115 

BA 131 CA
INTRO TO BUSINESS COMPUTING & LAB
Introduces computer concepts covering computer systems, software and hardware, networking, and databases. Students will complete assignments in Microsoft Office Professional computer applications, including Word, Excel, Access, Publisher and Powerpoint. Emphasizes basic understanding and competency in different applications and concepts. 

BA 211 CV
PRINCIPLES OF FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING
Introduces financial accounting concepts and reporting of financial information in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. Emphasizes external financial reporting for business enterprises and the use of financial statement information for economic decision making. Introduces computerized accounting concepts. 

BIOL 231 CA
HUMAN ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY
Studies body organization and function with an emphasis on histology and the integumentary, skeletal, and muscular systems. Lab required. Prerequisites: CHEM 104, or 121, or 221, and BIOL 101 or 211. 

BIOL 231 CA L
LAB
Studies body organization and function with an emphasis on histology and the integumentary, skeletal, and muscular systems. Lab required. Prerequisites: CHEM 104, or 121, or 221, and BIOL 101 or 211. 

BIOL 234 CA
MICROBIOLOGY
Examines the fundamental principles and techniques of microbial study. Emphasizes the structural, functional, and disease causing properties of bacteria and viruses. Lab required. Prerequisites: CHEM 104, or 121, or 221, and BIOL 101 or 211 or 231. 

BT 251 CV
COMPUTER-ASSISTED ACCOUNTING I
Examines methods of performing accounting functions and solving accounting problems using popular computer software, including collection, organizing, and reporting large amount of information. 

CIS 100 CV
INTRO TO PC NETWORK & CYBERSECURITY
This course is an introduction to the Networking and Cybersecurity courses at TVCC and is a prerequisite for CIS 101, 102, 103, 283, 284, and 285. Concepts covered in the course include computer hardware components, data center technologies, virtualization software, troubleshooting processes, and the foundational concepts of networking and cybersecurity, such as DNS, DHCP, IP addressing and the OSI model of communications. Students will have an opportunity to work with networking hardware to build a Local Area Network and have hands on experience with routing simulation software. 

CIS 110 CV
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY ESSENTIALS I
Fundamentals and advanced concepts of computer hardware and software. Assembly and installation of computer components and operating systems. Troubleshooting with system tools and diagnostic software. Includes laptops, portable devices. 

CIS 122 CV
INTRO SQL & DATABASE DEVELOPMENT
This course introduces the student to the concepts of structured query language (SQL) used to retrieve records from a relational database. Among covered concepts are set theory, Boolean logic, data normalization and table structure, SQL keywords and operators, primary and foreign keys, retrieval wildcards, and join types. At the conclusions of the course, students will be able to write complex queries which filter and summarize retrieved records. Course Note: Experience with spreadsheets and mathematical formulae will be helpful. 

CIS 140 CV
INTRO TO OPERATING SYSTEMS
Broad survey of beginning to advanced operating system topics for both the end user and administrator. Introduces history, theory, and various types of operating systems such as Microsoft, MacOSX, and Linux. 

CJ 130 CV
INTRO TO CORRECTIONS
Surveys the history and evolution of corrections, law and legal processes, and the correctional process. 

COM 111 Z CA
PUBLIC SPEAKING
Emphasizes developing communication skills by examining and demonstrating how self-awareness, audience, content, and occasion influence the creation and delivery of speeches and presentations. Prerequisites: Pass WR 95 with a C- or better, or suitable writing placement exam score. 

CS 101 CA
COMPUTER FUNDAMENTALS I & LAB
Introduction to computer concepts to include the following areas; computer fundamentals, key applications, and living online. Basic introduction to computer hardware, computer software, and manipulating an operating system. An elementary summary of common program functions and office suites. A straightforward overview of networks, the internet, email, and social impact of networking technologies. 

CS 242 CV
SERVER OPERATING SYSTEMS 3
Microsoft Windows Server 2008, Server Administration prepares students to administer networks using the Microsoft Windows Server 2008 operating system and to pass the MCITP 70-646 certification exam. Focusing on updates to the software and in-depth coverage of the administration aspects of Windows Server 2008, this course includes topics such as installing, configuring, managing and troubleshooting. In addition, the book includes fundamental coverage of topics from other MCTS certifications. 

ECON 201 CV
PRINCIPLES OF MICROECONOMICS
Introduces economics and the economy. Addresses the nature and methods of economics, the economizing problem, practical understanding of individual markets, demand and supply, and private and public economic systems. Uses practical, everyday real life, individual decisions about unlimited demands vs scarce resources. 

ENG 050 CE
ENGLISH TUTORING SESSION
Students registering for an English Composition course at TVCC are simultaneously enrolled in ENG 050 English Tutoring Sessions. This tutoring is conducted in the Writing Center by master -degreed English instructors. The Writing Center is staffed 30-40 hours a week. Students sign-in and out of the center. Attendance and activities are recorded, and a weekly report is submitted to the English Faculty. Student attendance requirements are posted on departmental syllabi. 

ESL 059 CA
LITERACY & BEGINNING LEVEL ESOL
Literacy Level: We emphasize on developing students' ability to recognize and form letters (including cursive letters) and simple sentences and to interpret and write words within the context of listening and understanding messages (job applications, flyers, warning signes, understanding bills, etc.) in English. Beginning Level: We start focusing on grammatical accuracy in speaking and writing. The instructor begins to assist students' skills of self-monitoring in the context of situations which require the use of English for communication. Prerequisits: CASAS (Reading Test) <181-200, BEST Plus (Listening & Speaking Test) <401-438 

ESL 060 CA
INTERMEDIATE ENGLISH
This course is designed to develop students' English language skills at the low intermediate level, with attention to developing accuracy and fluency in communication. Students will be introduced to paragraph writing, giving speeches and presentations, as well as improving reading comprehension and vocabulary. 

ESL 061 CA
ADVANCED ENGLISH
This course builds on the foundation of the previous level. It is designed to help students refine their accuracy and fluency and build effective communication skills. Students will also continue reading more complex texts as well as building speaking and oral (including persuasive) presentation skills. Students will move beyond writing at the paragraph level into longer compositions. 

ETHN 101 CV
ETHNIC STUDIES
Studies American race and ethnic relations from a modern sociological perspective, including prejudice, stereotyping, discrimination, inclusion, and social justice. Focuses on early European immigration, Anglo domination, Native Americans and Asian Americans in terms of their cultural heritage, history, and current sociological issues. Covers other minority ethnic groups, and the history and current policies of immigration. 

HDEV 112 CA
FRESHMAN SEMINAR
Provides information and self-evaluation in areas of goal setting, educational planning, career interest, learning styles, time management, study skills, and successful navigation of the college system (financial aid, resources, policies). Section with No-cost Course Materials

HIST 201 CV
U.S. HISTORY
Examines the major ideas, issues, events, and personalities of the time. Offers different frameworks of analysis to enhance comprehension and critical thinking. Includes early migration into North America through nationhood to the eve of the Civil War. 

HPE 120 CA
FIRST AID & CPR
Teaches the proper techniques in administering CPR and rescue breathing on an adult, child and infant and the use of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) on an adult and child victim. Presents the proper techniques for clearing an obstructed airway on both a conscious and unconscious victim of any age, and the proper first aid procedures to control bleeding, treat for shock, bandage wounds, splint broken bones and numerous other emergency care techniques. 

HSER 100 CV
INTRODUCTION TO HUMAN SERVICES
Provides an overview of the profession of human services, and an opportunity to explore careers. Helps prepare students to be effective human services professionals by providing: Information that will increase knowledge about human services organizations and programs; skill-building oportunities that improve students' professional helping skills; Examples of professional roles, opportunities, and responsibilities to help students consider their own option for a career in human services. Explores such fields of practice as aging, corrections, alcohol and other drug abuse, child welfare, mental health and developmentally disabled. 

HSER 120 CV
PEER RECOVERY COACHING
This course provides a comprehensive overview of the purpose, tasks, roles, and responsibilities of Recovery Coaches. A Recovery Coach's goal is to serve as a personal guide and mentor for people seeking recovery from addictions and help to remove obstacles and barriers to recovery. Recovery Coaching is not a clinical service. Rather, it is a new and exciting role in the field of substance use disorders. Students will learn to use their lived experience to support the recovery process of others. Additionally, the course provides instruction in the multiple paths toward recovery including how to navigate systems, events, and exploration of the recovery community. 

MATH 051 CA
MATH JAM
This lecture/lab course focuses on curriculum from the Accuplacer web site. Students after Math Jam retake the placement exam. The goal of this retaking of the Math placement exam is to be able to advance one or more math classes in the math sequence. Prerequisite: Have taken the placement exam and want to improve course placement. Section with Low-cost Course Materials

MATH 060 CB
BEGINNING ALGEBRA I
No familiarity with algebra is assumed, presents Introductory Algebra, Covers the use of applications, formulas, and reasoning skills to write, manipulate, interpret, solve and graph linear equations and systems, critical thinking, and problem solving techniques. Includes solving linear equations and inequalities (systems of linear equations), introduction to graphing (graphing calculator). Develops skills to communicate results in oral and written form. Prerequisite: pass MATH 25 with a C- or better, or suitable placement score. 

MATH 070 CA
ALGEBRA REVIEW
Emphasizes critical thinking skills and integration of technology to solve problems. Includes Introductory Algebra Review, This course emphasizes algebraic skills, as well as problem solving and graphical techniques with the use of a graphing utility. Modeling with Linear Functions, Quadratic Functions, Modeling with Quadratic Functions, Solving Quadratic Equations with Tables, Graphs and Factors. Prerequisite: Complete MATH 060 with a C- or better, or suitable placement score. 

MATH 103 CA
INTRO TO GRAPHING CALCULATORS
Introduces graphing technology with an emphasis on mathematical applications. Presents graphing calculator skills which are normally acquired in Math 70 and 95. Prerequisite: MATH 060. Section with No-cost Course Materials

MUS 105 CV
MUSIC APPRECIATION
Examines the elements of music, classical music of the Western World, its historical creation, and involves listening to samples taken from select composers across the various historical periods and styles. 

PSYC 101 CV
PSYCHOLOGY OF HUMAN RELATIONS
Emphasizes the theory and practice of human relations in the work setting, including self-management skills, role as employee, and effective participation in work groups. Stresses self awareness, awareness of others, managing stress and emotions, building healthy relationships, interpersonal communications, intercultural sensitivity, conflict resolution, and professional behavior. 

PSYC 201 CV
GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY
Introduces psychology, discussing biological processes and principles and theories of human behavior. Surveys experimental design, including elementary statistics, tests and measurements. Examines biological, and developmental aspects, including consciousness, senses, and perceptual processes. 

WR 115 CA
INTRO TO COLLEGE WRITING
Develops the students' critical thinking skills and emphasizes basic competence in grammar, mechanics, and sentence structure, with particular attention to unified writing, and coherent essays. Prerequisites: Pass WR 95 with a C- or better, or suitable placement score.