Curriculum: Catalog

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Denise Sessoms
Vice President of Instruction & Student Services
(252) 246-1290
dsessoms@wilsoncc.edu

The catalog of record is the printed College catalog plus addenda.

Material contained herein is subject to change without notice and should not be regarded as a binding obligation on the College or State. Changes in the policy of the North Carolina State Board of Community Colleges, the North Carolina Community College System, or in local conditions may make some alterations necessary in curricula, fees, and other areas. Every effort will be made to minimize the inconveniences such changes might create for students.

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2010 - 2011 Academic Catalog Addendums

Effective July 12, 2010

  1. Pg. 93: remove CIS113 from fall semester; remove AHR160 from fall semester and place it under spring semester; remove AHR151 from spring semester and place it under fall semester; total lab hours for fall semester is now 15; change credit for AHR114 to 4; total lab hours for spring semester is now 15 and total credit hours is 17; change credit hours for ENG101 to 3-0-3; total hours for summer semester are now class-9 and lab-15; total hours required for diploma now equals 48.
  2. Pgs 60, 64, 92, 107: Add the following statement to the bottom of each page; "A 2.0 cumulative grade point average (GPA) on all required courses in one's curriculum is the minimum required for graduation/completion for all degrees, diplomas, and certificates at the College."
  3. Pg. 155: Change hours for OST136 to 2-2-3.
  4. Pg. 122: Prerequisites for BIO168 should read RED090 and BIO090, BIO094, BIO106, BIO110, BIO111, CHM094 or satisfactory placement score (local).
  5. Pg. 106: Change hours for MAT101 to 2-2-3; total class hours for the semester will be 7 and total lab hours for the semester will be 23.
  6. Pg. 190: National Vocational Honor Society should be National Technical Honor Society
  7. Pg. 197: Under Placement Testing change the email contact to alamm@wilsoncc.edu.
  8. Pg. 179: Under Right to File a Complaint the sentence "There must be sufficient facts (evidence) to prove the violation" should be a second bullet. The next sentence will start a new paragraph.
  9. Pg. 29: Under CONTINUING EDUCATION FEES, replace the paragraph beginning "Senior citizens…" with the following: Senior citizens (65+) who are legal residents of North Carolina are waived from tuition for one course of noncredit instruction per academic semester unless the class is designated as self-supporting.
  10.  Pg. 30: Under PAYMENT POLICIES, replace the fourth paragraph with the following: Senior citizens (65+) who are legal residents of North Carolina are waived from tuition for one course of noncredit instruction per academic semester unless the class is designated as self-supporting.
  11.  Pg. 107: remove “Diesel (Heavy Equipment and Transport Technology).
  12. Pg. 110: remove Diesel (Heavy Equipment and Transport Technology)- Code C60240 as this certificate will no longer be offered effective Fall 2010.
  13. Pg. 41: The ATTENDANCE section needs to be replaced with the following:

    Class Attendance Policy

    Traditional (on campus) Classes

    To ensure that students do not miss significant instructional material that jeopardizes their success in class, students are expected to attend all classes, laboratories, and shop sessions.  Students have full responsibility for accounting to their instructor for absences and will be counted absent starting from the date they register for each class. Faculty has authority to drop students who have missed 10% of the required class hours.  Some programs may follow a more stringent attendance policy because of regulations set by consortia or state and federal licensing agencies. Make-up work may be allowed at the discretion of the instructor. Students are expected to report for class on time. Habitual tardiness may, at the discretion of the instructor, be considered in computing class attendance.

    Distance Learning (Online)

    Student success is dependent upon active participation in all instructional activities. Online courses are no different in this regard; however, participation must be defined in a different manner. Student "attendance" in online courses is defined as active participation in the individual course syllabus. Active participation will be tracked through weekly login records; submission/completion of assignments by the posted due dates; completion of tests; and communication with the instructor. Students who fail to maintain active participation as defined by the course syllabus will be dropped/withdrawn when absent from the course for two weeks. Two weeks is defined as the following: Ten (10) consecutive instructional days- fall and spring semesters; eight (8) consecutive instructional days- summer semester. In the event of any situation which prevents a student from logging into Blackboard, it is the student’s responsibility to contact the instructor.  Failure to communicate with the instructor(s) may result in withdrawal from the course(s). 

     


  14. Pg. 29: Per credit hour amount for In-State Students is now $56.50 and total amount for sixteen (16) hours and above is now $904.00; the per credit hour amount for Out-of-State Students is now $248.50 and total amount for sixteen (16) hours and above is $3,976.00.

 

2009 - 2010 Academic Catalog Addendums

Effective July 7, 2009

  1. Pg.113- The following statement needs to be deleted from the Computer Information Technology Certificate; “This certificate starts every summer.”; Change the note to read as follows; “Upon completing this certificate program, students will be eligible to sit for the CompTIA A+ exams. To become A+ certified you must successfully pass two exams: A+ Essentials (220-601) and one of the following exams: A+ IT Technician (220-602) or A+ Remote Support Technician (220-603), or A+ Depot Technician (220-604)."

  2. Pg. 115- The following statement needs to be deleted from the Information Systems Security Certificate;“This certificate starts every fall.”; Change the note to read as follows; “Upon completing this certificate program, students will be eligible to sit for the Security + exam (SY0-002)."

  3. Pg.116- The following statement needs to be deleted from the Networking Certificate; “This certificate starts every spring.”; Change the note to read as follows; “Upon completing this certificate program, students will be eligible to sit for the CCNA exam (640-802)."

  4. Pg.77- ENG 131 is no longer a Humanities/Fine Arts elective option for Early Childhood Education- Code A55220.

  5. Pg.59- BIO 275 is no longer an option for the “Natural Sciences” requirement, but is now an elective option under the “Other required hours” section for the Associate in Arts (A.A.) Degree- Code A10100.

  6. Pg.89- CTS 130 is no longer a major elective option for Paralegal Technology- Code A25380.

  7. Pg.60- MAT 161 and MAT 162 are no longer an option for the “Mathematics” requirements; COM 110, COM 231, CSC 151, ENG 113, MAT 161, and MAT 162 are now elective options under the “Other required hours” section; CSC 139 and CSC 239 are no longer elective options under the “Other required hours section” for the Associate in Science (A.S.) Degree- Code A10400.

  8. Pg. 64- the program code for Associate Degree Nursing (Integrated) is now A45110.

  9. Pg. 95- the number of credit hours for AUT116A in fall semester should be 1. This increases the total credits for fall semester to 16 and the total hours required for the diploma to 43.

  10. Pg.97- Effective Fall 2009, the Dialysis Technology program is no longer being offered through curriculum. Continuing Education will offer dialysis through its occupational extension courses.

  11. Pg.75- Effective Fall 2009, admissions for the Computer Programming program have been suspended.

  12. Pg.73- Effective Fall 2009, admissions for the Community Spanish Interpreter program have been suspended.

  13. Pg.22- The following statement has been added as the second sentence to the second paragraph of the Curriculum Catalog Requirements section: Effective Fall 2009, quarter hour credits will no longer be counted towards a major, for substitution, or towards graduation.

  14. Pg. 76- Change POL 130 under first spring semester to Major Elective. Under the Electives section at the bottom add the following: 2. Major Electives: Student must select at least (3) semester hours credit from the following as offered: POL 130, HSE 125, 127, 145, 225, 227, 242, and 245.

  15. The following course descriptions need to be added to the catalog:
HSE 125           Counseling 2 2 0 3
Prerequisites: None Corequisites: None

This course covers the major approaches to psychotherapy and counseling, including theory, characteristics, and techniques.  Emphasis is placed on facilitation of self-exploration, problem solving, decision making, and personal growth.  Upon completion, students should be able to understand various theories of counseling and demonstrate counseling techniques.
HSE 127           Conflict Resolution 2 2 0 3
Prerequisites: None Corequisites: None

This course introduces conflict resolution and mediation theory and practice.  Emphasis is placed on achieving compromise and a win/win perception.  Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate competence in identifying seemingly dissimilar positions and facilitating agreement.
HSE 145           Child Abuse & Neglect 3 0 0 3
Prerequisites: None Corequisites: None

This course explores the abused and neglected child, including the nature and dimension of the problem.  Emphasis is placed on various types of abuse and neglect, their causes, proper treatment, and reporting laws and procedures.  Upon completion, students should be able to identify family intervention and counseling techniques to help parents effectively cope in parent-child conflicts.
HSE 225           Crisis Intervention 3 0 0 3
Prerequisites: None Corequisites: None

This course introduces the basic theories and principles of crisis intervention.  Emphasis is placed on identifying and demonstrating appropriate and differential techniques for intervening in various crisis situations.  Upon completion, students should be able to assess crisis situations and respond appropriately.
HSE 227           Children & Adol in Crisis 3 0 0 3
Prerequisites: None Corequisites: None

This course covers the crises affecting children and adolescents in contemporary society.  Emphasis is placed on abuse and neglect, suicide and murder, dysfunctional family living, poverty, and violence.  Upon completion, students should be able to identify and discuss intervention strategies and available services for the major contemporary crises affecting children and adolescents.
HSE 242            Family Systems 3 0 0 3
Prerequisites: PSY 150 or SOC 210 Corequisites: None

This course introduces the concepts of family structure as a system and includes the impact of contemporary society on the family.  Topics include systems theory, family structure, blended families, divorce, adoption, and the elderly.  Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of families as a system and the impact of change on family structure.
HSE 245           Stress Management 2 2 0 3
Prerequisites: None Corequisites: None

This course covers stressors and techniques for stress management.  Topics include anger, assertiveness, breathing, change, coping skills, family, time management, meditation, guided imagery, and journaling.  Upon completion, students should be able to identify areas of stress and the skills and management techniques for dealing with stressors.

 

  1. Pg. 79- Add MAT 115 Mathematical Models as an option in addition to MAT 140. MAT 115 is 2 class, 2 lab, and 3 credit. The total class hours for the first spring semester will now be 13/12; the total lab hours for this semester will now be 2/2.

  2. Pg. 85- Add BUS 137 to the list of Major Elective options.

  3. Pg. 115- Add the following statement to the Interpreter Education certificate: "This certificate prepares students to communicate with deaf people. Students who want to become an interpreter should complete the Interpreter Education AAS Program."

  4.  Pg. 159- add OST 131 as a local prerequisite for OST 132.

  5. Pg. 138- replace the current course descriptions for EDU 247 and EDU 248 with the ones listed below:
 EDU 247     Physical Disabilities 3 0 3 3
Prerequisites: EDU 144 or PSY 244 Corequisites: None

This course covers characteristics, intervention strategies, adaptive procedures, and technologies for children with physical disabilities.  Topics include intervention strategies, inclusive placement options, and utilization of support services for children with physical disabilities.  Upon completion, students should be able to identify and utilize intervention strategies for specific disabilities and service delivery options for those disabilities.  This course is a unique concentration requirement in the Special Education concentration in the Early Childhood Education program.
EDU 248       Mental Retardation 2 2 3 3
Prerequisites: EDU 221 Corequisites: None

This course covers the causes and assessment of mental retardation and individualized instruction and curriculum for children with mental retardation.  Emphasis is placed on definition, characteristics, assessment, and educational strategies for children with mental retardation.  Upon completion, students should be able to identify, assess, and plan educational intervention strategies for children with mental retardation.  This course is a unique concentration requirement in the Special Education concentration in the Early Childhood Education program.
  1. Pg. 17- Number 6 under the "Transfer Students" section should read as follows: "Courses with quarter hours credit will not transfer to Wilson Community College and may not transfer to another college or university. Recent coursework from a college or university still operating on the quarter system may be considered for transfer."

  2. Pg. 22- The following statements need to be added to the end of the "Curriculum Catalog Requirements": Effective Fall 2009 quarter courses will no longer count toward a major, substitution, or graduation. Recent coursework from a college or university still operating on a quarter system may be considered for transfer.

 

2008 - 2009 Academic Catalog Addendums

Effective June 11, 2008

  1. Pg. 59:  COM 120 and SOC 220 have been added as Elective options.
  2. Pg. 60:  MAT 161 and MAT 162 have been removed from the Mathematics section as they are no longer options to complete the Mathematics requirement.
  3. Pg. 63:  MAT 171 has been added as an Elective option.
  4. Pg. 64: PSY 263 has been removed from the Social Sciences section as it is no longer an option to complete the Social Sciences requirement.
  5. Pg. 67:  MAT 171 has been added to the Other Required Hours section.
  6. Pg. 68:  PSY 263 has been removed from the Social Sciences section as it is no longer an option to complete the Social Sciences requirement.
  7. Pg. 68:  PSY 263 has been removed from the Social Sciences section as it is no longer an option to complete the Social Sciences requirement.
  8. The following course descriptions have been added to the catalog:
COM 120 Intro Interpersonal Com 3 0 0 3
Prerequisites: None Corequisites: None
This course introduces the practices and principles of interpersonal communication in both dyadic and group settings. Emphasis is placed on the communication process, perception, listening, self-disclosure, speech apprehension, ethics, nonverbal communication, conflict, power, and dysfunctional communication relationships. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate interpersonal communication skills, apply basic principles of group discussion, and manage conflict in interpersonal communication situations. This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement general education core requirement in humanities/fine arts (substitute). This course is also available through the Virtual Learning Community (VLC).
SOC 220 Social Problems 3 0 0 3
Prerequisites: None Corequisites: None
This course provides an in-depth study of current social problems. Emphasis is placed on causes, consequences, and possible solutions to problems associated with families, schools, workplaces, communities, and the environment. Upon completion, students should be able to recognize, define, analyze, and propose solutions to these problems. This course has been approved to statisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement general education core requirement in social/behavioral sciences. This course is also available through the Virtual Learning Community (VLC).
AUT 116 Engine Repair 2 3 0 3
Prerequisites: None Corequisites: None
This course covers the theory, construction, inspection, diagnosis, and repair of internal combustion engines and related systems. Topics include fundamental operating principles of engines and diagnosis, inspection, adjustment, and repair of automotive engines using appropriate service information. Upon completion, students should be able to perform basic diagnosis, measurement and repair of automotive engines using appropriate tools, equipment, procedures, and service information.
AUT 114 Safety and Emissions 1 2 0 2
Prerequisites: None Corequisites: None
This course covers the laws, procedures, and specifications needed to perform a North Carolina State Safety and Emissions inspection. Topics include brake, steering and suspension, lighting, horn, windshield wiper, tire, mirrors, and emission control devices inspection. Upon completion, students should be able to perform complete and thorough North Carolina State Safety and Emissions inspections.
  1. Pg. 103:  The following courses have been removed from the Automotive Systems Technology program:  AUT 231A, AUT 151A, AUT 221A, AUT 181A, AUT 141A.
  2. Pg. 103:  AUT116 has been added to the courses listed for Fall Semester in the Automotive Systems Technology program.
  3. Pg. 103:  AUT141 has been moved from Summer Semester to Spring Semester in the Course Listing by Semester for the Automotive Systems Technology Program.
  4. Pg. 103: AUT114 has been added to the courses listed for Summer Semester in the Automotive Systems Technology Program.