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Blue Ridge Community College 2013-2014 Catalog and Student Handbook MTH 287 (3 CR) Mathematical Structures Prerequisite: MTH 163-164, or MTH 166 or equivalent Presents topics in mathematical structures of value to students majoring in Computer Science or other disciplines requiring programming skills. Covers logic, set theory, number theory, combinatorics, functions, relations, and graph theory. Lecture 3 hours per week. MTH 291 (3 CR) Differential Equations Prerequisite: MTH 174 or equivalent Introduces first order differential equations, linear differential equations, numerical methods, and applications. Designed for mathematical, physical, and engineering science programs. Lecture 3 hours per week.
Music MUS 121-122 (3 CR) (3 CR) Music Appreciation I-II May be taken out of sequence Increase the variety and depth of the student’s interest, knowledge, and involvement in music and related cultural activities. Acquaints the student with traditional and twentieth century music literature, emphasizing the relationship music has as an art form with man and society. Increases the student’s awareness of the composers and performers of all eras through listening and concert experiences. Lecture 3 hours per week. MUS 137 (1 CR) Chorus Ensemble Ensemble consists of performance from the standard repertoires, including study of ensemble techniques and interpretation. May be repeated for credit. Laboratory 3-6 hours per week.
Natural Science NAS 130 (4 CR) Elements of Astronomy Prerequisite: familiarity with basic algebra Covers history of astronomy and its recent developments. Stresses the use of astronomical instruments and measuring techniques and includes the study and observation of the solar system, stars, and galaxies. Lecture 3 hours per week. Recitation and laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.
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Nursing NUR 108 (6 CR) Nursing Principles and Concepts I Introduces principles of nursing, health, and wellness concepts, and the nursing process. Identifies nursing strategies to meet the multidimensional needs of individuals. Includes math computational skills, basic computer instruction related to the delivery of nursing care, introduction to the profession of nursing, nursing process, documentation, basic needs related to integumentary system, teaching/learning, stress, psychosocial, safety, nourishment, elimination, oxygenation, circulation, rest, comfort, sensory, fluid and electrolyte and mobility needs in adult clients. Also, care of the pre/post-operative client. Provides supervised learning experiences in college nursing labs and/or cooperating agencies. Lecture 1-5 hours. Laboratory 2-15 hours. Total 7-16 hours per week. NUR 109 (6 CR) Nursing Principles and Concepts II Prerequisite: NUR 108 Focuses on nursing care of individuals and/or families experiencing alterations in health. Includes math computational skills, basic computer instruction related to the delivery of nursing care, Immunological, gastrointestinal, musculoskeletal, oncological and diabetic disorders and pre/post-operative care in adult and pediatric clients. Provides supervised learning experiences in college nursing laboratories and/or cooperating agencies. Lecture 1-5 hours. Laboratory 2-15 hours. Total 7-16 hours per week.