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Distance Learning Courses - Spring 2001 (Go here for Fall 2000 Course Link)
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.cc.va.us/vccsonline

Important! Spring 2001 Distance Learning students should attend one of the following orientation sessions: Thursday, January 4, 2001, at 6:00 P.M. or Saturday, January 6, 2001, at 9:00 A.M. The location is Whitman Auditorium, M 106. Students enrolled in courses using videotapes may check out materials from the Library, 3rd floor Circulation Desk on January 11th 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 1013 Type: Online (Blackboard), Videotapes, Text J. Poythress
Equip: Computer,E-mail, Internet, VCR, TV
1030 CoReq: ACC 213-VI Lab (1 credit)
Class Meetings: None
Exams: 4 Tests on campus
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Course: Code #: Title: Principles of Accounting II (3 credits) Instructor
ACC 212-V1 1020 Type: Online (Blackboard), Videotapes, Text J. Poythress
Equip: Computer,E-mail, Internet, VCR, TV
1037 CoReq: ACC 214-VI Lab (1 credit)
Class Meetings: None
Exams: 4 Tests on campus
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Course: Code #: Title: History & Appreciation of Art(3 credits) Instructor
ART 101-V1 1062 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 1078 Type: Online (Blackboard) E. Bailey
Equip: Computer, Internet, E-mail
Req: BCS 115
Class Meetings:None
Exams:Mid-term & Final on campus
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Course: Code #: Title: General Biology II(4 credits) Instructor

BIO102-V1

1179 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 1209 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 1214 Type: Online (Blackboard),Text B. Skeen
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Req: Arithmetic or placement recommendation
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 1287 Type: Online (Blackboard), Text E. Wade
Equip: Computer, Internet
Req: ECO 202
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 & V2 1292 or 1293 Type: Instructor-made audiotapes, Online (Blackboard), Videotapes L. Landrum
Equip: Computer, Internet, Tape recorder, VCR, TV
Req: None
Class Meetings: None
Exams: Mid-term & Final on campus
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Course: Code #: Title: Intro to Computer Programming(2 credits) Instructor
EGR 127-V1 1301 Type: Online D.Webb
Equip: Computer, Internet, E-mail
Co-Req: MTH 103
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 1334 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 1335 Type:  Video, Online J. McAuley
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 1353 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-V1 1353 Type:  Online S. Burns
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 1400 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 11(3 credits) Instructor
ENG 242-V1 1405 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: English As a Second Language (ESL 3 credits) Instructor
ENG 293-V1 Type: Online S. Chitwood
Equip: Computer, Internet
Req: None
Class Meetings: None
Exams: Mid-term & Final on campus
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Course: Code #: Title: Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology Fundamentals(3 credits) Instructor
ETR 185-V1 1422 Type: 1-way Video (Synchronous) Staff NRCC
Equip: None
Req: None
Class Meetings: Tuesdays 6-8:50 PM in Webber118
Exams: Mid-term & Final
Content: Course received from New River Community College
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Course: Code #: Title: Physical Geology (4credits) Instructor
GOL 105-V1 1437 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: Historical Geology (4credits) Instructor
GOL 106-V1 1439 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 1446 Type: PBS Videotapes (The Western Tradition) S. Eads
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 1449 Type: PBS Videotapes (The Western Tradition) S. Wiseman
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 1455 Type: PBS Videotapes, Online D. Hanson
Equip: VCR, TV, 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: U.S. History II (3 credits) Instructor
HIS 122-V1 1459 Type: PBS Videotapes, Online D. Hanson
Equip: VCR, TV, 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: Concepts of Personal/Comm Health (2 credits) Instructor
HLT 110-V1 1502 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 1511 Type: Online ( Blackboard) S. Owen
Equip: Computer, Internet
Req: None
Class Meetings: None
Exams: Mid-term & Final on campus
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Course: Code #: Title: Introduction to PC Software (3 credits) Instructor
IST 117-V1& V2 1559 0r1560 Type: Online (Blackboard), Videotapes J. Schenkel
Equip: Access to Computer, Microsoft Windows 98/Office 2000, Internet, E-mail
Req: None
Class Meetings: None
Exams: Mid-term & Final on campus
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Course: Code #: Title: Advanced Concepts in Midrange Computing (4 credits) Instructor
IST 209-V1 1704 Type: Online L. Riggins
Equip: Uses web site-students must have a personal computer with Internet connection or use a computer.
Req: None
Class Meetings: None
Exams: Mid-term & Final on campus
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Course: Code #: Title: Conducting Internet Research (1credit) Instructor
IST 199-V1 2053` Type: Online (Blackboard) T.Cecere
Equip: Uses web site-computer with Internet required. Students must have Windows knowledge.
Req: None
Class Meetings: None
Exams: None
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Course: Code #: Title: Principles of Marketing (3 credits) Instructor
MKT 100-V1 1742 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: Algebra I (4 credits) Instructor
MTH 03-V1 1752 Type: Workbook, videotapes C. Houston
Equip: VCR, TV
Req: MTH 02 or equivalent
Class Meetings: None
Exams: Mid-term & Final on campus
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Course: Code #: Title: Algebra II (4 credits) Instructor
MTH 04-V1 1759 Type: Workbook, Videotapes C. Houston
Equip: VCR, TV
Req: MTH 03 or equivalent
Class Meetings: None
Exams: Mid-term & Final on campus
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Course: Code #: Title: Basic Geometry (3 credits) Instructor
MTH 06-V1 1766 Type: Uses workbook, textbook, plus videotapes C. Houston
Equip: VCR, TV
Req: None
Class Meetings: None
Exams: Mid-term & Final on campus
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Course: Code #: Title: Mathematics for Liberal Arts I(3 credits) Instructor
MTH 151-V1 1777 Type: Workbook, Videotapes C. Houston
Equip: VCR, TV
Req: Algebra I-II and Geometry
Class Meetings: None
Exams: Mid-term & Final on campus
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Course: Code #: Title: Elementary Statistics (3 credits) Instructor
MTH 157-V1  1785 Type: Online (Blackboard), Workbook, Videotapes C. Houston
Equip: VCR, TV
Req: Algebra I-II and Geometry
Class Meetings: None
Exams: Mid-term & Final on campus
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Course: Code #: Title: Pre-Calculus I (3 credits) Instructor
MTH 163-V1 1789 Type: Online (Blackboard) J.Pack
Equip: Computer, Internet, Access to TI-86 Graphing calculator
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Exams: Mid-term & Final on campus
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Course: Code #: Title: Music Appreciation I (3 credits) Instructor
MUS 121-V1 1813 Type: Online L. Durham
Equip: Computer, Internet, E-mail
Req: None
Class Meetings: None
Exams: 2 Tests & Final on campus
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Course: Code #: Title: Music Appreciation I (3 credits) Instructor
MUS 122-V1 1813 Type: Online L. Durham
Equip: Computer, Internet, E-mail
Req: None
Class Meetings: None
Exams: 2 Tests & Final on campus
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Course: Code #: Title: Introduction to Philosophy (3 credits) Instructor
PHI 101-V1 1858 Type: Online (Blackboard) V. Davies
Equip: Computer, Internet, E-mail
Req: None
Class Meetings: None
Exams: 2 Tests & Final on campus
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Course: Code #: Title: U.S. Government II (3 credits) Instructor
PLS 212-VI 1878 Type: Online A. Trigger
Equip: Computer, Internet
Req: None