Tidewater Community College Catalog Career and TEchnical Education 49. Programs alphabetically Degree Specialization Certificate Certificate

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1 Tidewater Community College 04-5 Catalog Career and TEchnical Education 49 Associate Career Studies Programs alphabetically Degree Specialization Certificate Certificate Accounting page 5 page 53 page 53 Acquisition and Procurement (Management) page 0 Administration of Justice page 53 Administrative Assistant (Administrative Support Technology) page 55 Administrative Support Technology page 54 Advertising Design (Graphic Design) page 78 page 78 Air Conditioning and Refrigeration page 80 page 8 American Sign Language page 57 Architectural Drafting and Design Technology* page 6 page 6 (Computer-Aided Drafting and Design Technology) ASL - English Interpretation page 56 Associate Designer (Interior Design) page 99 Automotive Brakes, Suspension, and State Inspection page 58 (Automotive Technology) Automotive Electrical, Electronic, and Air Conditioning page 58 (Automotive Technology) Automotive Engine Diagnosis (Automotive Technology) page 59 Automotive Heavy-Duty Engine and Transmission page 59 (Automotive Technology) Automotive Technology page 57 Basic Metal and Plastic Machine Operator page 00 (Machine Technology) Catering (Culinary Arts) page 65 Ceramics page 8 Child Development (Early Childhood Development) page 69 Civil Engineering Technology* page 59 Classical Cooking (Culinary Arts) page 65 Cloud Computing* (Information Systems Technology) page 93 Collision Repair Technology: Non-Structural page 6 Collision Repair Technology: Refinishing page 6 Computer-Aided Drafting and Design Technology* page 6 page 63 Construction Project Management page 60 (Civil Engineering Technology) Critical Care* (Emergency Medical Services) page 73 Culinary Arts page 64 Customer Service and Sales (Retail) page 5 Database Specialist* (Information Systems Technology) page 94 Diagnostic Medical Sonography (Ultrasound)* page 66 Diesel Engine Technician page 67 Early Childhood Development page 68 Early Childhood Development: Infant and Toddler page 69 Early Childhood Development: Preschool page 69 Early Childhood Instruction (Early Childhood Development) page 68

2 50 Career and TEchnical Education Tidewater Community College 04-5 Catalog Associate Career Studies Programs alphabetically Degree Specialization Certificate Certificate Educational Support Specialist page 69 (Early Childhood Development) Electrical Wiring (Electrical Technology) page 70 page 70 Electrical Wiring for Technicians (Electrical Technology) page 70 Electronic Health Records System Consulting page 80 (Health Information/Medical Records Technology) Electronics Engineering Technology* page 7 (Electronics Technology) Electronics Technology page 7 Emergency Medical Services* page 7 Emergency Medical Technician - Intermediate* page 73 Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic* page 74 Fiber and Data Cabling Installation (Electrical Technology) page 7 Financial Services page 74 Fire Science Technology page 74 Fire Science Supervision (Fire Science Technology) page 75 Food Service Management (Hospitality Management) page 84 page 85 page 85 Funeral Service page 76 Geographic Information Systems - GIS* page 94 (Information Systems Technology) Geospatial Intelligence* (Information Systems Technology) page 94 Glass (Studio Arts) page 6 page 6 Graphic Design page 77 Green Design for Interiors (Interior Design) page 99 Health Information Management* page 79 Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration page 80 page 8 Horticulture* page 8 Hospitality Management page 83 Human Services page 85 Industrial Maintenance Technology* (Industrial Technology) page 87 page 87 page 88 Industrial Management* (Industrial Technology) page 87 Industrial Manufacturing Engineering Technology* page 88 page 88 (Industrial Technology) Industrial Supervision* (Industrial Technology) page 89 page 89 page 89 Industrial Technology* page 86 Information Systems Technology* page 9 page 93 Inspections/Lab Technology* (Civil Engineering Technology) page 60 Interior Design page 98 Kitchen and Bath Design (Interior Design) page 99 Kitchen Management (Culinary Arts) page 65 Land Surveying* (Civil Engineering Technology) page 6 Landscape Design* (Horticulture) page 8 Landscape Management* (Horticulture) page 83

3 Tidewater Community College 04-5 Catalog Career and TEchnical Education 5 Associate Career Studies Programs alphabetically Degree Specialization Certificate Certificate Legal Assistant (Paralegal Studies) page 0 Litigation Specialist (Paralegal Studies) page 0 Lodging Management Trainee (Hospitality Management) page 84 Management page 00 Marine Diesel Technician (Diesel) page 67 Marine Electrical (Maritime Technologies) page 03 Marine Gasoline Engine Technology* page 0 Marine Mechanical* (Maritime Technologies) page 04 Maritime Logistics (Management) page 0 page 0 Maritime Technologies page 03 page 04 Maritime Welding* (Welding) page Mechatronics* page 04 page 05 Medical Administrative Assistant* page 55 page 55 page 56 (Administrative Support Technology) Medical Laboratory Technology* page 05 Medium/Heavy Truck Service Technician (Diesel) page 67 Multimedia (Graphic Design) page 78 page 78 Music page 06 Network Administration* (Information Systems Technology) page 95 Network Infrastructure Specialist* page 95 (Information Systems Technology) Network Security* (Information Systems Technology) page 96 Nursing* page 07 Occupational Safety* (Industrial Technology) page 89 page 89 page 90 Occupational Therapy Assistant* page 08 Paralegal General Practice Specialist (Paralegal Studies) page 0 Paralegal Studies page 09 Performance Theatre (Theatre Arts) page 9 Personal Training and Fitness page Pharmacy Technician page Phlebotomy* page Photography (Studio Arts) page 7 page 7 Physical Therapist Assistant* page Plant Production* (Horticulture) page 83 Pre-Art Therapy (Studio Arts) page 8 page 8 Programmer Trainee* (Information Systems Technology) page 96 Quality Assurance* (Industrial Technology) page 90 page 90 page 9 Radiography* page 3 Renewable Energy Technologies (Electrical Technology) page 7 Respiratory Therapy* page 4 Retail Management (Retail) page 5 Server Infrastructure Administrator - Windows 0* page 97 (Information Systems Technology) Small Business Management (Management) page 0 Special Education/Developmental Disabilities Specialist page 65

4 5 Career and TEchnical Education Tidewater Community College 04-5 Catalog Associate Career Studies Programs alphabetically Degree Specialization Certificate Certificate Studio Arts page 5 Supervisory Management (Management) page 0 Technical Theatre (Theatre Arts) page 9 Theatre Arts (Theatre Arts) page 9 Truck Driving page 0 Virtualization* (Information Systems Technology) page 97 Web Development Specialist* page 98 (Information Systems Technology) Welding page 0 page *STEM-H Programs: Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, and Healthcare according to the Integrated Post-Secondary Education Data System (IPEDS) Classification of Instructional Program (CIP) Career and Technical Education The certificate programs provide course work that gives students the skills to sit for one or more certification exams administered by the Accreditation Council for Accountancy and Taxation (ACAT). ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE DEGREE: ACCOUNTING (Plan Code: 03) ACCOUNTING Associate of Applied Science Degree Accounting Certificate Accounting Specialist Career Studies Certificate Accounting Technician (Based on a Fall Semester start) ACC Principles of Accounting I 3 BUS 00 Introduction to Business 3 ENG College Composition I 3 ITE 5 Introduction to Computer Applications and Concepts 4 MTH Fundamentals of Mathematics I 3 (or higher) SDV 00 College Success Skills Semester Total 7 The Accounting programs prepare students for careers in the accounting field or assist students in updating their skills if they are working in the accounting field. Graduates may seek employment as a bookkeeper or as an accounting or auditing clerk. Students with a baccalaureate degree who wish to pursue the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) examination may use specific course work toward fulfillment of accounting educational requirements. Some course work also meets federal government guidelines for those interested in qualifying for positions or promotions in the federal government. Students should consult an accounting instructor to determine the courses that meet the educational requirements. The Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree provides students with a strong foundation in accounting and business, along with general education requirements, enabling students to seek entry-level employment in accounting. In addition, the course work prepares students for certification exams. ACC Principles of Accounting II 3 ACC 5 Computerized Accounting 3 BUS 5 Applied Business Mathematics 3 BUS 00 Principles of Management 3 ECO 0 Survey of Economics 3 (or ECO 0 or ECO 0) Humanities Elective 3 Semester Total 8 BUS 4 Business Law I 3 ACC Intermediate Accounting I 4 ACC 3 Cost Accounting I 3 ACC 6 Principles of Federal Taxation I 3 Business Elective 3 3 Semester Total 6

5 Tidewater Community College 04-5 Catalog Career and TEchnical Education 53 ACC Intermediate Accounting II 4 ACC 4 Auditing I 3 ACC 97 Cooperative Education in Accounting 3 (or Business Elective 3 ) BUS 0 Introduction to Business Statistics 3 Health/Physical Education Elective Semester Total 5 total Minimum Credits 66 CERTIFICATE: ACCOUNTING SPECIALIST (Plan Code: 0) The Certificate in Accounting Specialist prepares students for entry-level employment in accounting and enables students to combine accounting course work with some general education course work. In addition, the course work prepares students for certification exams. ACC Principles of Accounting I 3 ITE 5 Introduction to Computer Applications and Concepts 4 MTH Fundamentals of Mathematics I 3 (or higher) SDV 00 College Success Skills Semester Total ACC Principles of Accounting II 3 ACC 6 Principles of Federal Taxation I 3 BUS 4 Business Law I (or ACC 5 4 ) 3 ENG College Composition I 3 Semester Total ACC Principles of Accounting I 3 ACC 6 Principles of Federal Taxation I 3 Semester Total 6 ACC Principles of Accounting II 3 BUS 4 Business Law I (or ACC 5 4 ) 3 Semester Total 6 ACC Intermediate Accounting I 4 ACC Intermediate Accounting II 4 ACC 3 Cost Accounting I 3 ACC 4 Auditing I 3 Semester Total 4 total Minimum Credits 6 ITE 5 satisfies the college s computer competency requirement for graduation. Eligible courses are listed on page 40 in the catalog. See your academic advisor or counselor to choose the appropriate course(s). 3 Business electives include courses that have the following prefix: ACC, ACQ, AST, BUS, ECO, FIN, GIS, HRI, ITD, ITE, ITN, ITP, LGL, MKT, and REA. 4 Students with a baccalaureate degree who wish to complete requirements to sit for the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) examination must take BUS 4. Those who are employed in government positions who require college credit in accounting for promotion or those seeking government employment and other students should take ACC 5. ACC Intermediate Accounting I 4 ACC Intermediate Accounting II 4 ACC 3 Cost Accounting I 3 Semester Total total Minimum Credits 34 CAREER STUDIES: ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN (Plan Code:.03.03) The Career Studies Certificate in Accounting Technician prepares students who already hold a degree for entry-level employment in the accounting field, for career advancement, or for certification exams. ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE Associate of Applied Science Degree: Administration of Justice The Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree in Administration of Justice offers a broad educational foundation, as well as specialized focus areas in law enforcement, criminology, and corrections. Students who complete this degree are prepared for careers in various areas of law enforcement, with opportunities for leadership in their chosen fields. For those who wish to continue their education pursuits beyond the associate degree, Tidewater Community College has entered into formal articulation agreements with colleges and universities to

6 54 Career and TEchnical Education Tidewater Community College 04-5 Catalog ease transfer. Individuals interested in this option are encouraged to consult with a TCC advisor early in their academic program. ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE DEGREE: ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE (Plan Code: 400) (Based on a Fall Semester start) ADJ 0 Introduction to Law Enforcement 3 ADJ Law Enforcement Organization 3 and Administration I ENG College Composition I 3 PSY 55 Psychological Aspects of Criminal Behavior 3 SDV 00 College Success Skills Social Science Elective 3 Semester Total 6 ADJ 40 Introduction to Corrections 3 ADJ 0 Criminology 3 ENG College Composition II 3 Social Science Elective 3 Humanities Elective 3 Semester Total 5 ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT TECHNOLOGY Associate of Applied Science Degree Administrative Support Technology Career Studies Certificate: Administrative Assistant Specialization: Medical Administrative Assistant Career Studies Certificate: Medical Administrative Assistant The Administrative Support Technology programs provide students with an array of skills in preparation for work as administrative assistants, executive assistants or office managers in fields such as business, government, and education. Students may choose a cooperative education option in which they earn academic credit while gaining work experience at local sites. Upon completion of these programs, graduates may enhance their knowledge base further with additional credentials such as Microsoft Office Certifications and Certified Administrative Professional (CAP) completion. ADJ 05 The Juvenile Justice System 3 ADJ Criminal Law, Evidence and Procedures I 3 Mathematics Elective 3 Science with Lab Elective 4 Health/Physical Education Elective Elective 3 Semester Total 8 ADJ Criminal Law, Evidence and Procedures II 3 ADJ 36 Principles of Criminal Investigation 3 ADJ 99 Supervised Study in ADJ 4 CST 00 Principles of Public Speaking 3 Science with Lab Elective 4 Semester Total 7 total Minimum Credits 66 Eligible courses are listed on page 40 in the catalog. See your academic advisor or counselor to choose the appropriate course(s). Students may substitute CST 0 for CST 00. ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE DEGREE: ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT TECHNOLOGY (Plan Code: 98) (Based on a Fall Semester start) AST 0 Keyboarding I 3 AST 34 Records and Database Management 3 BUS 00 Introduction to Business 3 ENG College Composition I 3 MTH Fundamentals of Mathematics I 3 (or higher) SDV 00 College Success Skills Semester Total 6 AST 0 Keyboarding II 3 AST 4 Word Processing (Microsoft Office Word) 4 AST 50 Desktop Publishing I (Microsoft Office Word) AST 05 Business Communications 3 AST 36 Specialized Software Applications 4 BUS 5 Applied Business Mathematics 3 Semester Total 8

7 Tidewater Community College 04-5 Catalog Career and TEchnical Education 55 ACC 0 Accounting for Small Business (or ACC ) 3 AST 0 Keyboarding III 3 AST 43 Office Administration I 3 ITE 5 Advanced Computer Applications and Integration 4 Social Science Elective 3 Semester Total 6 3 Approved Electives: ASL 0 American Sign Language I BUS 7 Leadership Development BUS 00 Principles of Management BUS 0 Organizational Behavior BUS 05 Human Resource Management BUS 4 Business Law I BUS 65 Ethical Issues in Management BUS 80 Introduction to International Business MKT 60 Customer Service Management AST 44 Office Administration II 3 AST 97 Cooperative Education (or Approved Elective 3) 3 ITE 30 Introduction to Internet Services 4 Health/Physical Education Elective Humanities Elective 3 Semester Total 5 total Minimum Credits 65 CAREER STUDIES: ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT (Plan Code:.98.07) The Career Studies Certificate in Administrative Assistant prepares students for entry-level positions such as file clerk and office assistant at an array of businesses. AST 0 Keyboarding I 3 AST 34 Records and Database Management 3 ENG College Composition I 3 Semester Total 9 AST 0 Keyboarding II 3 AST 4 Word Processing 4 (Microsoft Office Word) AST 05 Business Communications 3 AST 43 Office Administration I 3 Semester Total 3 AST 36 Specialized Software Applications 4 AST 44 Office Administration II 3 Semester Total 7 total Minimum Credits 9 Eligible courses are listed on page 40 in the catalog. See your academic advisor or counselor to choose the appropriate course(s). AST 36 satisfies the college s computer competency requirement for graduation. Medical Administrative Assistant The Medical Administrative Assistant program is aimed specifically at those interested in positions working as administrative assistants, executive assistants, or office managers in the medical field. Students may choose a cooperative education option in which they earn academic credit while gaining work experiences at local health care sites. ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE DEGREE: ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT TECHNOLOGY Specialization: Medical Administrative Assistant (Plan Code: 98.) (Based on a Fall Semester start) AST 0 Keyboarding I 3 ENG College Composition I 3 HLT 43 Medical Terminology I 3 MTH Fundamentals of Mathematics I 3 (or higher) SDV 00 College Success Skills Social Science Elective 3 Semester Total 6 AST 0 Keyboarding II 3 AST 05 Business Communications 3 AST 36 Specialized Software Applications 4 BUS 5 Applied Business Mathematics 3 HLT 44 Medical Terminology II 3 Semester Total 6 ACC 0 Accounting for Small Business (or ACC ) 3 AST 0 Keyboarding III 3 AST 34 Records and Database Management 3 AST 4 Medical Insurance and Coding 3 AST 7 Medical Office Procedures I 3 BUS 00 Introduction to Business 3 Semester Total 8

8 56 Career and TEchnical Education Tidewater Community College 04-5 Catalog AST 45 Medical Machine Transcription 3 AST 97 Cooperative Education in AST 3 (or Approved Elective 3 ) ITE 30 Introduction to Internet Services 4 Health/Physical Education Elective Humanities Elective 3 Semester Total 5 total Minimum Credits 65 CAREER STUDIES: MEDICAL Administrative Assistant (Plan Code:.85.06) The Career Studies Certificate in Medical Administrative Assistant prepares students in entry-level positions such file clerk and office assistant in the health care field. AST 0 Keyboarding I 3 AST 34 Records and Database Management 3 HLT 43 Medical Terminology I 3 Semester Total 9 AST 0 Keyboarding II 3 AST 36 Specialized Software Applications 4 HLT 44 Medical Terminology II 3 Semester Total 0 AST 4 Medical Insurance and Coding 3 AST 45 Medical Machine Transcription 3 AST 7 Medical Office Procedures I 3 Semester Total 9 total Minimum Credits 8 Eligible courses are listed on page 40 in the catalog. See your academic advisor or counselor to choose the appropriate course(s). AST 36 satisfies the college s computer competency requirement for graduation. 3 Approved Electives: ASL 0 American Sign Language I BUS 7 Leadership Development BUS 00 Principles of Management BUS 0 Organizational Behavior BUS 05 Human Resource Management BUS 4 Business Law I BUS 65 Ethical Issues in Management BUS 80 Introduction to International Business MKT 60 Customer Service Management AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE Associate of Applied Science Degree: ASL-English Interpretation Career Studies Certificate: American Sign Language The Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree in American Sign Language-English Interpretation is a two-and-a-half year fulltime program that prepares students for entry-level interpreting employment in the K- educational environment, within the community, or with governmental and private entities. Students are trained to provide effective communication access between Deaf and hearing people. Entrance requirements for this program include successful completion of the ASL Career Studies Certificate or placement into ASL 6 and ENG. Following acceptance into the program, students must maintain a C or better in each applicable prerequisite course in order to register for its subsequent course. Individuals in the ASL-English Interpretation program may elect to pursue additional credentials following completion of the A.A.S. The ASL-English Interpretation program prepares students to take the Virginia Quality Assurance Screening (VQAS) and the Educational Interpreter s Proficiency Assessment (EIPA). For further information go to: (search keyword ASL ). For academic counseling, career advisement, and admission to the ASL Studies or the Interpreter Education program, please call (757) ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE DEGREE: ASL-ENGLISH INTERPRETATION (Plan Code: 640) (Based on a Fall Semester start) ASL 0 Comparative Linguistics: ASL and English 3 ASL 6 American Sign Language V 3 ENG College Composition I 3 INT 05 Interpreting Foundations I 3 SDV 00 College Success Skills Semester Total 3 ASL 6 American Sign Language VI 3 INT 06 Interpreting Foundations II 3 INT 07 Translation Skills 3 MTH Fundamentals of Mathematics I 3 (or higher) Semester Total

9 Tidewater Community College 04-5 Catalog Career and TEchnical Education 57 INT 30 Interpreting: An Introduction to the Profession 3 INT 33 ASL-to-English Interpretation I 3 INT 34 English-to-ASL Interpretation I 3 Social Science Elective 3 Semester Total INT 33 ASL-to-English Interpretation II 3 INT 34 English-to-ASL Interpretation II 3 INT 35 Interpreting in the Educational Setting 3 Psychology Elective 3 Semester Total Semester 5 INT 36 Interpreting in Special Situations 3 INT 50 Dialogic Interpretation I 3 Health/Physical Education Elective Semester Total 8 (Fall, Second Eight-Week) ASL 0 American Sign Language II 3 Semester Total 3 (Spring, First Eight-Week) ASL 0 American Sign Language III 3 ASL 50 Working with Deaf and Hard of Hearing People Semester Total 5 (Spring, Second Eight-Week) ASL 0 American Sign Language IV 3 Semester Total 3 total Minimum Credits 8 Eligible courses are listed on page 40 in the catalog. See your academic advisor or counselor to choose the appropriate course(s). Semester 6 INT 90 Coordinated Internship 5 Humanities Elective 3 Semester Total 8 total Minimum Credits 65 CAREER STUDIES: AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE (Plan Code:.640.0) The Career Studies Certificate in American Sign Language prepares students to communicate directly with Deaf and hard of hearing individuals using American Sign Language and teaches students about the history and culture of the American Deaf Community. This CSC provides a foundation for those who are interested in pursuing further education and careers working with Deaf or hard of hearing adults in fields such as social work, vocational rehabilitation, Deaf education, and similar settings. The Career Studies Certificate will also help family members or friends and colleagues of Deaf or hard of hearing people strengthen their communication skills with individuals using ASL. (Fall, First Eight-Week) ASL 0 American Sign Language I 3 ASL 5 History and Culture of the Deaf Community I 3 SDV 00 College Success Skills Semester Total 7 AUTOMOTIVE Technology Associate of Applied Science Degree: Automotive Technology Career Studies Certificates: Automotive Brakes, Suspension, and State Inspection Automotive Electrical, Electronic, and Air Conditioning Automotive Engine Diagnosis Automotive Heavy-Duty Engine and Transmission The Automotive Technology programs are designed to prepare students for employment as automotive technicians, based on standards set by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) and the National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF). The Associate of Applied Science degree in Automotive Technology is designed for those who wish to work as a service technician, diagnostician, or manufacturing representative in the automotive repair industry. The Career Studies Certificates provide the background required for those interested in entrylevel positions related to automotive maintenance and repair. Students seeking additional credentials may pursue the National Institute for Automotive Excellence (ASE) Automotive Technician Certification examinations, A/C Refrigerant Recovery License, and Virginia state inspection license.

10 58 Career and TEchnical Education Tidewater Community College 04-5 Catalog Tidewater Community College, in partnership with industry leaders, also offers programs designed for those who plan to work with specific automobile dealerships. The Toyota Technical Education Network (T-TEN), the Mopar (Chrysler) College Automotive Program (MCAP), and the Honda Professional Automotive Career Program (PACT) are available within the Associate of Applied Science degree and the Career Studies Certificates, providing advanced knowledge of specific technologies related to these vehicles. Students in these programs will earn training credentials with their associated vehicle manufacturer. Semester 5 AUT 47 Automotive Diagnostics VII 5 AUT 48 Automotive Diagnostics VIII 5 Health/Physical Education Elective Semester Total total Minimum Credits 67 Eligible courses are listed on page 40 in the catalog. See your academic advisor or counselor to choose the appropriate course(s). ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE DEGREE: AUTOMOTIVE Technology (Plan Code: 909) (Based on a Fall Semester start) AUT 0 Introduction to Automotive Systems 3 AUT 66 Automotive Diagnostics I 5 AUT 67 Automotive Diagnostics II 5 ENG College Composition I 3 SDV 0 Orientation to Automotive Technology (or SDV 00) Semester Total 7 AUT 0 Automotive Diagnostics V 5 AUT Automotive Diagnostics VI 5 MTH 03 Applied Technical Mathematics I 3 (or MTH ) Humanities Elective 3 Semester Total 6 AUT 78 Automotive Final Drive and 4 Manual Transmission Systems AUT 97 Cooperative Education in Automotive 3 Semester Total 7 AUT 68 Automotive Diagnostics III 5 AUT 69 Automotive Diagnostics IV 5 AUT 97 Cooperative Education in Automotive Social Science Elective 3 Semester Total 5 CAREER STUDIES: AUTOMOTIVE BRAKES, SUSPENSION, AND STATE INSPECTION (Plan Code:.909.0) The Career Studies Certificate in Automotive Brakes, Suspension, and State Inspection prepares students to specialize in brakes, steering, and suspension diagnosis, service, and repair. The training includes preparation for the ASE certification exams in Steering and Suspension (A4) and Brakes (A5). Additionally, the training includes preparation for the VA Safety Inspection exam. AUT 0 Introduction to Automotive Systems 3 AUT 66 Automotive Diagnostics I 5 Semester Total 8 AUT 0 Automotive Diagnostics V 5 AUT Automotive Diagnostics VI 5 AUT 97 Cooperative Education in Automotive 5 Semester Total 5 total Minimum Credits 3 CAREER STUDIES: AUTOMOTIVE ELECTRICAL, ELECTRONIC, AND AIR CONDITIONING (Plan Code: ) The Career Studies Certificate in Automotive Electrical, Electronic, and Air Conditioning prepares students to specialize in the service, diagnosis, and repair of basic and advanced electrical systems as well as heating and air conditioning systems. Basic engine performance concepts are also covered. The training includes preparation for the ASE certification exams in Electrical/ Electronic Systems (A6) and Heating and Air Conditioning (A7). Additionally, the training provides preparation for the Refrigerant Recovery License exam.

11 Tidewater Community College 04-5 Catalog Career and TEchnical Education 59 AUT 0 Introduction to Automotive Systems 3 AUT 66 Automotive Diagnostics I 5 AUT 67 Automotive Diagnostics II 5 Semester Total 3 AUT 69 Automotive Diagnostics IV 5 AUT 97 Cooperative Education in Automotive 5 Semester Total 0 total Minimum Credits 3 AUT 0 Introduction to Automotive Systems 3 AUT 66 Automotive Diagnostics I 5 Semester Total 8 AUT 47 Automotive Diagnostics VII 5 AUT 48 Automotive Diagnostics VIII 5 AUT 97 Cooperative Education in Automotive 5 Semester Total 5 total Minimum Credits 3 CAREER STUDIES: AUTOMOTIVE ENGINE DIAGNOSIS (Plan Code:.909.0) The Career Studies Certificate in Automotive Engine Diagnosis prepares students to specialize in the service, diagnosis, and repair of engine management and control systems. These systems include ignition, fuel, emissions, and computer controls. The training includes preparation for the ASE certification exam in Engine Performance (A8). AUT 0 Introduction to Automotive Systems 3 AUT 66 Automotive Diagnostics I 5 AUT 67 Automotive Diagnostics II 5 Semester Total 3 AUT 68 Automotive Diagnostics III 5 AUT 97 Cooperative Education in Automotive 5 Semester Total 0 total Minimum Credits 3 CAREER STUDIES: AUTOMOTIVE HEAVY-DUTY ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION (Plan Code: ) The Career Studies Certificate in Automotive Heavy-Duty Engine and Transmission prepares students to specialize in the service, diagnosis, and repair of automatic and manual transmissions, transaxles, and engines. The training includes preparation for the ASE certification exams in Engine Repair (A), Automatic Transmissions (A), and Manual Drive Transmissions (A3). CIVIL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY Associate of Applied Science Degree: Civil Engineering Technology Career Studies Certificates: Construction Project Management Inspections/Lab Technology Land Surveying Geographic Information Systems (GIS) (see GIS program listing under the Information Systems Technology Career Studies Certificate options) The Civil Engineering Technology (CET) programs prepare students for careers related to large construction projects, such as roadways, bridges, and buildings. Students analyze construction sites, use and maintain equipment, draft plans, and write reports. The Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree provides fundamentals of engineering technology, surveying, construction materials, soil testing, and computeraided drafting (CAD), as well as environmental technology and fluid mechanics. Graduates are prepared for positions such as engineering technicians in varying civil engineering fields, such as land development, construction, transportation, geotechnical engineering, hydraulic systems, environmental engineering, structural design, surveying, geographic information systems, and similar roles. The Career Studies Certificate in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) is designed to provide students with skills to visualize, analyze, and model systems to help in the planning and decisionmaking processes of a business organization. Graduates are prepared for positions in fields such as city and regional planning, surveying and mapping, transportation, and local government. Additional information is available in the Information Systems Technology section of the catalog.