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Distance Learning Courses - Fall 2002 
Distance learning is offered as an option for those students who have the ability to work independently outside the classroom setting. Distance learning is a convenient alternative to regular courses, providing equivalent substance and quality without the traditional constraints of time and place. Take your Distance Learning Self-Test here.
Please be aware that the same policies and guidelines for computer usage are in place for Blackboard at home as for on-campus use of computers and labs.
Registration:
For registration information, refer to the Schedule of Classes or call Admissions at 857-7231. For general information about distance learning, contact the Humanities Division at 857-7385. For additional distance learning opportunities, the Virginia Community College System has information at: http://www.so.vccs.edu/vccsonline

Important Orientation! All distance learning students should attend one of the General Orientation Sessions in Whitman Auditorium. Students should attend the orientation session their instructor provides for their course. Handouts with the instructor, course,. and room number information for orientation will be available outside Whitman Auditorium, Fall 2002 Distance Learning students should attend one of the following orientation sessions General Orientation Saturday, August 17, 2002, at 9:00 A.M. or Monday, August 19, 2002, at 6:00 P.M. The location is Whitman Auditorium, M 106. Instructor's Orientation Session Saturday, August 17, 2002, at 9:30 A.M. or Monday, August 19, 2002, at 6:30 P.M.

All classes require the use of a computer with Internet access. Textbooks are required for most courses and are available in the Bookstore. Students enrolled in courses using videotapes may check out materials from the Library, 3rd floor Circulation Desk on January 5th and thereafter. 

Courses are arranged in alphabetical order. The four-digit code number is for telephone/walk-up self-registration. Please note that textbooks are required for most courses and are available in the Bookstore.
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Course: Code #: Title: Principles of Accounting I (3 credits) Instructor
ACC 211-V1
ACC 213-V1
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Type: Online (Blackboard) J. Poythress
Equip: Computer,E-mail, Internet
CoReq: ACC 213-VI Lab (1 credit)
Class Meetings: None
Exams: 4 Tests on campus
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Course: Code #: Title: Survey of Criminal Justice(3 credits) Instructor
ADJ 100-V1 1042 Type: Online (Blackboard) D. Goss
Equip: Computer, Internet, E-mail
Req:None
Class Meetings: None
Exams: Mid-term & Final on campus
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Course: Code #: Title: Intro to Corrections(3 credits) Instructor
ADJ 140-V1 1053 Type: Online (Blackboard) jBarnett
Equip: Computer, Internet, E-mail
Req:None
Class Meetings: None
Exams: Mid-term & Final on campus
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Course: Code #: Title: Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs(3 credits) Instructor
ADJ 228-V1 1055 Type: Online (Blackboard) D. Goss
Equip: Computer, Internet, E-mail
Req:None
Class Meetings: None
Exams: Mid-term & Final on campus
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Course: Code #: Title: History & Appreciation of Art(3 credits) Instructor
ART 101-V1 1070 Type: Online (Blackboard) E. Bailey
Equip: Computer, Internet, E-mail
Req:None
Class Meetings: None
Exams: Mid-term & Final on campus
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Course: Code #: Title: History and Appreciation of Art II(3 credits) Instructor
ART 102-V1 1074 Type: Online (Blackboard) E. Bailey
Equip: Computer, Internet, E-mail
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Exams:Mid-term & Final on campus
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Course: Code #: Title: General Biology II(4 credits) Instructor

BIO101-V1

1153 Type: Videotapes J.Killian
Equip: VCR, TV, E-mail suggested
Req: None
Class Meetings:4 Saturday labs on campus
Exams:4 Tests & Final on campus
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Course: Code #: Title: Intro to Business(3 credits) Instructor
BUS 100-V1 1195 Type: Online J. Strom
Equip: Computer, Internet
Req: None
Class Meetings: None
Exams: Mid-term & Final on campus
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Course: Code #: Title: Applied Business Math(3 credits) Instructor
BUS 125- V1 1200 Type: Online (Blackboard),Text A.Kakouras
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Req: MTH 120
Class Meetings: None
Exams: Mid-term & Final on campus
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Course: Code #: Title: Principles of Macroeconomics(3 credits) Instructor
ECO 201- V1 1268 Type:  Online (Blackboard), Text D. Wheat
Equip: Computer, Internet
Req: None
Class Meetings: None
Exams: Mid-term & Final on campus
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Course: Code #: Title: Principles of Microeconomics(3 credits) Instructor
ECO 202- V1 1275 Type:  Online (Blackboard), Text LLandrum
Equip: Computer, Internet
Req: None
Class Meetings: None
Exams: Mid-term & Final on campus
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Course: Code #: Title: Preparing for College Writing(3 credits) Instructor
ENG 01-V1 1303 Type: Online J. McAuley
Equip: Computer, Internet, E-mail
Req: None
Class Meetings: None
Exams: Mid-term & Final on campus
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Course: Code #: Title: College Composition I(3 credits) Instructor
ENG 111-V1 1326 Type:  Online J. McAuley
Equip: Computer, Internet, send/receive e-mail attachments
Req: Placement screening required
Class Meetings: None
Exams: Mid-term & Final on campus
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Course Code #: Title: College Composition I (3 credits) Instructor
ENG 111-V2 1327 Type:  Video, Online S. Chitwood
Equip: VCR, Computer/Internet recommended but not required.
Req: Placement screening
Class Meetings: None
Exams: Mid-term & Final on campus
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Course: Code #: Title: College Composition II(3 credits) Instructor
ENG 112-V1 1384 Type: E-mail, Online J. McAuley
Equip: Computer, Internet
Req: Eng 111 or equivalent
Class Meetings: None
Exams: Mid-term & Final on campus
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Course: Code #: Title: College Composition II(3 credits) Instructor
ENG 112-V2 1399 Type:  Online J. McAuley
Equip: Computer, Internet
Req: Eng 111 or equivalent
Class Meetings: None
Exams: Mid-term & Final on campus
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Course: Code #: Title: Survey of American Literature I(3 credits) Instructor
ENG 241-V1 1399 Type: Online J. McAuley
Equip: Computer, Internet
Req: ENG 112
Class Meetings: None
Exams: Mid-term & Final on campus
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Course: Code #: Title: Survey of American Literature I(3 credits) Instructor
ENG 241-V2 1400 Type: Online jmcauley
Equip: Computer, Internet
Req: ENG 112
Class Meetings: None
Exams: Mid-term & Final on campus
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Course: Code #: Title: Survey of American Literature 11(3 credits) Instructor
ENG 242-V1 1408 Type: Online J. McAuley
Equip: Computer, Internet
Req: ENG 112
Class Meetings: None
Exams: Mid-term & Final on campus
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Course: Code #: Title: Physical Geology (4 credits) Instructor
GOL 105-V1 1441 Type: Online (Blackboard) msummerlin
Equip: Computer, Internet, E-mail
Req: None
Class Meetings:5 Saturday labs on campus
or field trips
Exams: Mid-term & Final on campus
Syllabus:
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Course: Code #: Title: Historical Geology (4credits) Instructor
GOL 106-V1 Type: Online (Blackboard) A. Balog-Szabo
Equip: Computer, Internet, E-mail
Req: None
Class Meetings:5 Saturday labs on campus
or field trips
Exams: Mid-term & Final on campus
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Course: Code #: Title: History of Western Civilization I (3credits) Instructor
HIS 101-V1 1452 Type: Computer, Internet, E-mail S. Wiseman
Equip: VCR, TV
Req: None
Class Meetings: None
Exams: Mid-term & Final on campus
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Course: Code #: Title: History of Western Civilization II (3credits) Instructor
HIS 102-V1 1459 Type: Computer, Internet, E-mail S. Eads
Equip: VCR, TV
Req: None
Class Meetings: None
Exams: Mid-term & Final on campus
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Course: Code #: Title: U.S. History I (3 credits) Instructor
HIS 121-V1 1463 Type:  Videotapes, Online D. Hanson
Equip: VCR, TV, Computer, Internet, E-mail
Req: None
Class Meetings: None (optional Saturday review sessions)
Exams: four tests plus final exam
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Course: Code #: Title: U.S. History I (3 credits) Instructor
HIS 121 V2 1464 Type:  Online (Blackboard), Text J. Hooven
Equip: Computer, Internet
Req: None
Class Meetings: None
Exams: Mid-term & Final on campus
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Course: Code #: Title: U.S. History II (3 credits) Instructor
HIS 122-V1 1494 Type:  Videotapes, Online D. Hanson
Equip: VCR, TV, Computer, Internet, E-mail
Req: None
Class Meetings: None (optional Saturday review sessions)
Exams: four tests plus final exam
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Course: Code #: Title: The Civil War (3 credits) Instructor
HIS 269-V1 1498 Type:  Online D. Hanson
Equip: Computer, Internet, E-mail
Req: None
Class Meetings: None
Exams: three tests on campus plus final exam
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Course: Code #: Title: Concepts of Personal/Comm Health (2 credits) Instructor
HLT 110-V1 1512 Type: Text, Online (Blackboard) B. Shepherd
Equip: Computer, Internet, textbook
Req: None
Class Meetings: None
Exams: Mid-term & Final on campus
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Course: Code #: Title: First Aid and Safety (2 credits) Instructor
HLT 106-V1 1509 Type: Text, Online (Blackboard)Greenfield jguilliams
Equip: Computer, Internet, textbook
Req: None
Class Meetings: Labs at Greenfield
Exams: Mid-term & Final on campus
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Course: Code #: Title: Concepts of Personal/Comm Health (2 credits) Instructor
HLT 110-V2 1513 Type: Text, Online (Blackboard) B. Wright
Equip: Computer, Internet, textbook
Req: None
Class Meetings: None
Exams: Mid-term & Final on campus
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Course: Code #: Title: Medical Terminology I Instructor
HLT 143-V1   Type: Online ( Blackboard) S. Owen
1522 Equip: Computer, Internet
Req: None
Class Meetings: None
Exams: Mid-term & Final on campus
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Course: Code #: Title: Medical Terminology II Instructor
HLT 144-V1 1526 Type: Online ( Blackboard) Online ( Blackboard) Online ( Blackboard) Online ( Blackboard) S. Owen
Equip: Computer, Internet
Req: Hlt 143
Class Meetings: None
Exams: Mid-term & Final on campus
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Course: Code #: Title: Survey of Western Culture I Instructor
HUM 201-V1 1562 Type: Online ( Blackboard) Online ( Blackboard)  L. Durham
Equip: Computer, Internet
Req: None
Class Meetings: None
Exams: Mid-term & Final on campus
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Course: Code #: Title: Survey of Western Culture II Instructor
HUM 202-V1 2075 Type: Online ( Blackboard) Online ( Blackboard)  L. Durham
Equip: Computer, Internet
Req: None
Class Meetings: None
Exams: Mid-term & Final on campus
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Course: Code #: Title: E-Commerce Development (4 credits) Instructor
IST 112-V1 1567 Type:  Computer, Internet, E-mail K.Ellis
Equip: Computer, Internet, E-mail
Req: None
Class Meetings: None (optional Saturday review sessions)
Exams: four tests on campus
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Course: Code #: Title: Introduction to PC Software (3 credits) Instructor
IST 117-V1 1578 Type:  Computer, Internet, E-mail T. Callis
Equip: Computer, Internet, E-mail
Req: None
Class Meetings: None (optional Saturday review sessions)
Exams: four tests on campus
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Course: Code #: Title: Introduction to PC Software (3 credits) Instructor
IST 117-V2 1579 Type:  Computer, Internet, E-mail T. Callis
Equip: Computer, Internet, E-mail
Req: None
Class Meetings: None (optional Saturday review sessions)
Exams: four tests on campus
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Course: Code #: Title: Introduction to PC Software (3 credits) Instructor
IST 117-V3 1580 Type: Online (Blackboard), Videotapes J. Schenkel
Equip: Access to Computer, Microsoft Windows 98/Office 2000, Internet, E-mail
Req: Microsoft Windows 98/Office 2000
Class Meetings: None
Exams: Mid-term & Final on campus
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Course: Code #: Title: Networking Essentials (4 credits) Instructor
IST 195-V1 1677-79 Type: Online (Blackboard B.Hogan
Equip: Access to Computer, Internet, E-mail
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Exams: Mid-term & Final on campus
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Course: Code #: Title: Installing, configuring and Administering Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional  (4 credits) Instructor
IST 195-V2 1678 Type: Online (Blackboard B.Hogan
Equip: Access to Computer, Internet, E-mail
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Class Meetings: None
Exams: Mid-term & Final on campus