Pre-Engineering Academy
Courses
During the transition to becoming a part of the Governor's School of Southside Virginia, the curriculum may undergo some modifications.
CHM 111-112 College Chemistry I-II ( 4 CR) ( 4 CR)
Explores the fundamental laws, theories, and mathematical concepts of chemistry. Designed primarily for science and engineering majors. Requires a strong background in mathematics.
Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.
EGR 120 Introduction to Engineering ( 1- 2 CR)
Introduces the engineering profession, professional concepts, ethics, and responsibility. Reviews hand calculators, number systems, and unit conversions. Introduces the personal computer and operating systems. Includes engineering problem solving techniques using computer software.
Lecture 0-2 hours. Laboratory 0-3 hours. Total 1-4 hours per week.
EGR 126 Computer Programming for Engineers ( 3 CR)
Introduces computers, their architecture and software. Teaches program development using flowcharts. Solves engineering problems involving programming in languages such as FORTRAN, PASCAL, or C++.
Lecture 2-3 hours. Laboratory 0-2 hours. Total 3-4 hours per week.
HLT 122 Introduction to Alcohol Abuse and Control ( 1 CR)
Explores the physiological, psychological, sociological effects of alcohol. Studies why people drink, disease concepts, alcohol tolerance curves, and alcohol's effect on the operation of a motor vehicle.
Lecture 1 hour per week.
HLT 138 Principles of Nutrition ( 1- 2 CR)
Studies nutrient components of food, including carbohydrates, fats, proteins, vitamins, minerals and water. Provides a behavioral approach to nutrient guidelines for the development and maintenance of optimum wellness.
Lecture 1-2 hours per week.
MTH 166 Precalculus with Trigonometry ( 5 CR)
Presents college algebra, analytic geometry, trigonometry, and algebraic exponential, and logarithmic functions. Prerequisite: a placement recommendation for MTH 166 and Algebra I, Algebra II, and Geometry or equivalent. (Credit will not be awarded for both MTH 163 and MTH 166.)
Lecture 4-5 hours per week.
MTH 175 Calculus of One Variable I ( 3 CR)
Presents differential calculus of one variable including the theory of limits, derivatives, differentials, antiderivatives and applications to algebraic and transcental functions. Designed for mathematical, physical, and engineering science programs. Prerequisites: a placement recommendation for MTH 175 and four units of high school mathematics including Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry and Trigonometry or equivalent. (Credit will not be awarded for more than one of MTH 173, MTH 175 or MTH 273.)
Lecture 3 hours per week.
MTH 176 Calculus of One Variable II ( 3 CR)
Continues the study of integral calculus of one variable including indefinite integral, definite integral and methods of integration with applications to algebraic and transcental functions. Designed for mathematical, physical, and enginnering science programs. Prerequisite: MTH 175 or equivalent. (Credit will not be awarded for more than one of MTH 174, MTH 176 or MTH 274.)
Lecture 3 hours per week.
MTH 177 Introductory Linear Algebra ( 2 CR)
Covers matrices, vector spaces, determinants, solutions of systems of linear equations, and eigen values. Designed for mathematical, physical, and engineering science programs. Corequisite: MTH 175.
Lecture 2 hours per week.
MTH 178 Topics in Analytic Geometry ( 2 CR)
Covers conic sections, polar and parametric graphing. Designed for mathematical, physical, and engineering science programs. Corequisite: MTH 176.
MTH 277 Vector Calculus ( 4 CR)
Presents vector valued functions, partial derivatives, multiple integrals, and topics from the calculus of vectors. Designed for mathematical, physical, and engineering science programs. Prerequisite: MTH 174 or equivalent.
Lecture 4 hours per week.
PHI 225 Selected Problems in Applied Ethics ( 3 CR)
Analyzes and discusses significant contemporary ethical issues and problems existing throughout the various professions such as business, medicine, law, education, journalism, and public affairs. May be repeated for credit.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
PHY 101-102 Introduction to Physics I-II ( 4 CR) ( 4 CR)
Surveys general principles of physics. Includes topics such as force and motion, energy, heat, sound, light, electricity and magnetism, and modern physics.
Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.
SPD 100 Principles of Public Speaking ( 3 CR)
Applies theory and principles of public address with emphasis on preparation and delivery.
Lecture 3 hour per week.
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