Senior Courses
Senior Course Descriptions
Biology
A college level course focusing on the fundamental characteristics of living matter from the molecular to the ecological community level with emphasis on general biological principles. Individual and group laboratory projects, simulations and data analyses are integral to the course as are specialized laboratory skills including digital and electron microscopy, biological sensors, advanced microbiology, biotechnology and plant tissue culture. Students design, implement, complete a formal written report on, and present special projects related to their biological interests. The course includes a three-hour lab per week and exceeds the AP Biology curriculum. Upon successful completion of the course, students earn 4 semester credits per semester from Central Virginia Community College (CVCC).
A college level course focusing on the fundamental characteristics of living matter from the molecular to the ecological community level with emphasis on general biological principles. Individual and group laboratory projects, simulations and data analyses are integral to the course as are specialized laboratory skills including digital and electron microscopy, biological sensors, advanced microbiology, biotechnology and plant tissue culture. Students design, implement, complete a formal written report on, and present special projects related to their biological interests. The course includes a three-hour lab per week and exceeds the AP Biology curriculum. Upon successful completion of the course, students earn 4 semester credits per semester from Central Virginia Community College (CVCC).
Instructor: Cheryl A. Lindeman, Ed.D.
Computer Science
The course teaches object oriented programming techniques by making use of methods, classes and objects to demonstrate the object oriented concepts of encapsulation, inheritance, and polymorphism. The course introduces algorithm and problem solving methods and emphasizes structured programming concepts. The course examines constructs for logic control, sequencing statements, input/output, searching and sorting and explores data structures including lists, trees, queues and stacks. Upon successful completion of the course, students earn 4 semester credits per semester from CVCC.
The course teaches object oriented programming techniques by making use of methods, classes and objects to demonstrate the object oriented concepts of encapsulation, inheritance, and polymorphism. The course introduces algorithm and problem solving methods and emphasizes structured programming concepts. The course examines constructs for logic control, sequencing statements, input/output, searching and sorting and explores data structures including lists, trees, queues and stacks. Upon successful completion of the course, students earn 4 semester credits per semester from CVCC.
Instructor: Steve Howard, M.A.
Human Anatomy and Physiology for the Health Sciences
This college level course provides an overview of cellular physiology and reviews many human organ systems including the nervous, respiratory, circulatory, digestive, skeletal, endocrine, muscular and urinary systems. Students will explore organ systems with the use of interactive modeling and will research current medical issues affecting one of the systems studied. Upon successful completion of the course, students earn 5 semester credits from CVCC.
This college level course provides an overview of cellular physiology and reviews many human organ systems including the nervous, respiratory, circulatory, digestive, skeletal, endocrine, muscular and urinary systems. Students will explore organ systems with the use of interactive modeling and will research current medical issues affecting one of the systems studied. Upon successful completion of the course, students earn 5 semester credits from CVCC.
Instructor: Shannon Beasley, M.S.
Calculus of a Single Variable
A college level study of differential and integral calculus. This course includes the study of limits, continuity, derivatives (definition, concepts), differentiation techniques (including inverse trigonometric functions and polar and parametric curves), curve sketching, optimization applications, antiderivatives, definite and indefinite integrals, 1st and 2nd Fundamental Theorem of Calculus, integration techniques, improper integrals, Trapezoidal and Simpson’s Rules, applications of the definite integral including geometry, density, center of mass and work, Infinite Series including Taylor Polynomials, separable differential equations with applications, slope fields, and Euler’s Method. Upon successful completion of the course, students earn 4 semester credits per semester from CVCC.
A college level study of differential and integral calculus. This course includes the study of limits, continuity, derivatives (definition, concepts), differentiation techniques (including inverse trigonometric functions and polar and parametric curves), curve sketching, optimization applications, antiderivatives, definite and indefinite integrals, 1st and 2nd Fundamental Theorem of Calculus, integration techniques, improper integrals, Trapezoidal and Simpson’s Rules, applications of the definite integral including geometry, density, center of mass and work, Infinite Series including Taylor Polynomials, separable differential equations with applications, slope fields, and Euler’s Method. Upon successful completion of the course, students earn 4 semester credits per semester from CVCC.
Instructor: Steve Howard, M.A.
Connections in Mathematics
This course provides students with introductory experiences in symbolic logic, graph theory, voting schemes and apportionment plans, probability, mathematics of finance, statistics, differential and integral calculus, and separable differential equations. Emphasis is placed on conceptual understanding, solving real world applications, using technology, and fostering mathematical reasoning and communication.
This course provides students with introductory experiences in symbolic logic, graph theory, voting schemes and apportionment plans, probability, mathematics of finance, statistics, differential and integral calculus, and separable differential equations. Emphasis is placed on conceptual understanding, solving real world applications, using technology, and fostering mathematical reasoning and communication.
Instructor: Stephen C. Smith, Ed.D.
Linear Algebra/Vector Calculus
A college level study of linear algebra and vector calculus. Linear algebra includes systems of equations, matrices, vector spaces, linear transformations, bases, dimension, eigenvalues, eigenvectors, and orthogonality. Vector calculus includes vector-valued functions, functions of several variables, vector fields, partial derivatives and multiple integrals. Both semesters emphasize computational techniques, geometry and theoretical structure, creative problem solving, and proofs. Upon successful completion of the course, students earn 3 semester hours first semester and 4 semester hours second semester from CVCC.
A college level study of linear algebra and vector calculus. Linear algebra includes systems of equations, matrices, vector spaces, linear transformations, bases, dimension, eigenvalues, eigenvectors, and orthogonality. Vector calculus includes vector-valued functions, functions of several variables, vector fields, partial derivatives and multiple integrals. Both semesters emphasize computational techniques, geometry and theoretical structure, creative problem solving, and proofs. Upon successful completion of the course, students earn 3 semester hours first semester and 4 semester hours second semester from CVCC.
Instructor: Charles A. Jones, Ph.D.
Senior Seminar (Engineering Bridge Project and Technology Laboratories)
Students are exposed to the use of sophisticated technologies in twelve mini-labs focusing on biotechnology, CAD, desktop publishing, electron microscopy, geographical information systems, high-speed photography, holography, microbiology, nuclear science, robotics, video production and wireless technologies. Students also participate in an engineering project during the first six-weeks of the course with engineers serving as mentors. Instructors: Scott Douglass, M.Ed., Cheryl A. Lindeman, Ed.D.,
Students are exposed to the use of sophisticated technologies in twelve mini-labs focusing on biotechnology, CAD, desktop publishing, electron microscopy, geographical information systems, high-speed photography, holography, microbiology, nuclear science, robotics, video production and wireless technologies. Students also participate in an engineering project during the first six-weeks of the course with engineers serving as mentors. Instructors: Scott Douglass, M.Ed., Cheryl A. Lindeman, Ed.D.,
Charlie A. Jones, Ph.D., and Steve Howard, M.A.