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Frances Humes, staff writer An important course for most health science majors is Human Anatomy I (BIO 141). The prerequisites for this class are NAS 2 or either a college level biology or chemistry class. The basis of this class is the human body. Through this course students learn about the organs and systems in […]
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Tyler Gaines, staff writer If you love to write or want to broaden your perspective on the great literary works by African American authors, artists, and poets, look no further than the Survey of African American Literature class (ENG 254) taught by Associate Professor of English Justin Wert. Wert has taught and studied literature for […]
Continue ReadingRichard Hollis, staff writer The Associate of Science in Business Administration is a common degree that can set many PVCC students on a path towards finance and business opportunities. This degree requires students to fulfill a host of classes, like an introduction to business and a principle of accounting course. One class gives a broad […]
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Andrew Ferralli, staff writer America is sometimes referred to as a melting pot, with varying views, ethnicities, and religions all coming together as one group. With many variations among beliefs, it is hard to understand them all. There is a solution here at PVCC in both the summer and fall semester. Take REL 230-Religions of […]
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Matthew Chaney, staff writer One particular class people might find interesting in taking is History of Western Civilization I. Adjunct Assistant Professor Thomas Ridenhour is teaching this course in Summer 2018. Ridenhour is no amateur when it comes to the world of Western Civilization. He has taught history at UVA and PVCC for the span […]
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Mathew Fragola, staff writer Finding the right summer classes can be a daunting task for most students. The compacted classes are well worth it to help students graduate, but if you are struggling to find a class to add to your summer 2018 schedule, then look no further. PVCC is offering a ten-week Humanities 201 […]
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Skye Scott, assistant editor The Forum would like to welcome new and returning students to the Fall 2017 semester here at PVCC! We hope that you enjoy being a part of PVCC’s diverse population this semester, and that you get involved with clubs and events offered here, as well. The Forum is PVCC’s student newspaper […]
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While many college composition classes focus primarily on writing, Professor Jennifer Koster has a different approach. In her honors college composition course students must learn to think critically and see things from different perspectives. “I remember learning in college about a theorist who said that ‘the most significant learning takes place when a student learns […]
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Many students and faculty at Piedmont Virginia Community College are avid readers of The Forum, the school’s student paper. The Forum contains all sorts of stories, discussing classes, campus and local events. But while The Forum helps keep people up-to-date on classes and restaurants, it does not go into much detail about the people who […]
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SSC 210 – Women in Society. It will consider the role gender plays in America. Because the course covers three disciplines (English, Sociology, and Political Science) students will read about and discuss various issues related to gender and politics, the social construction of gender, and women as writers of their own literature. The course transfers […]
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