Catalog

144 Pages·1999·7.2 MB·English

by  College of the Albemarle

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COLLEGE OF THE ALBEMARLE
1999-2001 Catalog
CollegeofTheAlbemarleisaccreditedbytheCommissiononCollegesoftheSouthernAssociation
ofCollegesandSchools(1866SouthernLane,Decatur,Georgia30033-4907,TelephoneNumber404-679-
4501)toawardassociatedegrees,diplomas,andcertificates.
CreditsearnedatCollegeofTheAlbemarleincurriculaleadingtotheAssociateinArtsdegree,the
AssociateinSciencedegree,theAssociateinFineArtsdegree,andsomeofthoseleadingtotheAssociatein
AppliedSciencedegreeandtheAssociateinGeneralEducationdegree,aretransferabletoseniorcolleges
anduniversitiesforahigherdegree.
ElizabethCityCampus
CollegeofTheAlbemarle
P.O.Box2327
ElizabethCity,NC27906-2327
Telephone:[phone]
Telefax: [phone]
WWw.albemarle.cc.nc.us
DareCountyCampus
CollegeofTheAlbemarle
132RussellTwifordRoad
Manteo,NC27954
Telephone:[phone]or(252)473-3593
Telefax: [phone]
www.albemarle.cc.nc.us/dare
ChowanCountyCenter
CollegeofTheAlbemarle
1316-CNorthBroadStreet
Edenton,NC27932
Telephone:[phone]
Telefax:[phone]
www.albemarle.cc.nc.us/chowan
MESSAGEFRCMTHEPRESIDENT
Message From The President
DearStudent:
WelcometoCollegeofTheAlbemarle.Thefacultyandstaff
ofthecollegearegladthatyouhavedecidedtocontinueyour
educationatourinstitution.
YouwillfindthatCOAisanunusuallyfriendlyandhelpful
place.Thesizeofourcampusesandcentersallowsforregular
interactionamongstudents,faculty,andstaff.Everyoneatthecollege
iscommittedtohelpingyoutomeetyoureducationalneeds.Ifyou
wanttolearn,wewillhelpyoutomakeithappen.
AtCOA,ourpriorityisenablingyoutosucceedinacquiring
theknowledgeandskillsyouneedtoenterthelaborforce,advance
inyourcurrentjob,findabetterjob,transfertoafour-yearinstitu-
tion,orenrichyourlifeexperiences.Yoursuccessisourreward.
Thiscatalogisagreatwayforyoutogetacquaintedwiththemanyprogramsofferedbythe
college. Keepithandyanduseittotrackyourprogress.Ifthecatalogdoesnotansweryourquestions
fully,thenIurgeyoutovisitourAdmissionsOfficesothatwecandiscussyourquestions.
Feelfreetocontactanyofourfacultyandstaffmemberswhenyouhavequestionsorneed
assistance.Weareheretofacilitateyourefforts.TheCOAfamilywouldliketoplayamajorroleinyour
educationalsuccess.
Sincerelyyours.
C?)l,)^.
SylvesterMcKay,Ph.D.
President
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FOREWORD
Foreword
PURPOSEOFTHECOLLEGE EQUALOPPORTUNITYINSTITUTION
ThepurposeofCollegeofTheAlbemarleistoprovideac- CollegeofTheAlbemarle iscommittedtotheprincipleof
cessibleeducation,training,andretrainingforbetterjobsand equalopportunity.Itisthecollege'spolicytocomplywiththe
betterlivesinnortheasternNorthCarolina. provisionsoftheCivilRightsActof1964andotheractsban-
ningdiscriminationbecauseofrace,nationalorigin,color,re-
MissionStatement ligion, gender, disability, age, orpolitical affiliation with re-
gardtoitsstudents,employees,orapplicantsforadmissionor
InkeepingwiththemissionoftheNorthCarolinaCommu- employment.
nityCollegeSystem,CollegeofTheAlbemarleopensthedoor
tohigh-quality,accessibleeducationalopportunitiesthatmini- PUBLICATIONINFORMATION
mizebarrierstopost-secondaryeducation, maximize student
success, and improve thelives andwell-beingofindividuals All statements in this publication are announcements of
byproviding: presentpoliciesandaresubjecttochangeatanytimewithout
• Education,training,andretrainingfortheworkforce,in- prior notice. College ofTheAlbemarle reserves the right to
cludingbasicskillsandliteracyeducation,occupational,and discontinueatanytimeanyprogramsorcoursesdescribedin
pre-baccalaureateprograms. thiscatalog.Whileeveryeffortwillbemadetogiveadvance
• Supportforeconomicdevelopmentthroughservicestobusi- noticeofanychangeofaprogramorcourse,suchnoticeisnot
nessandindustry. guaranteed nor required. This catalog should not be consid-
• Servicestocommunitiesandindividualswhichimprovethe ered a contract between College ofThe Albemarle and any
qualityoflife. prospectivestudent.
Unless otherwise indicated in a college publication, this
StatementofOurValues catalog becomes effective Fall 1999 and remains in effect
throughSummer2001
We respectthe students, clients, andfellow employees
whom we serve. We believe in the dignity and potential of
everyperson.Weappraiseothersbythedepthoftheircharac-
ter,appreciatingtheirculturalheritagesandtheirdiverseopin-
ions.
Werespectourrelationshipswithoneanother.Wework
with one another on the basis oftrust, giving trust to others
and seeking to earn their trust by speaking and acting with
integrity,dependability,andsincerity.Wevalueinterdependent
teamwork which operatesthrough theexerciseofmutual re-
spectandthesharingofideasanddecisions.
We respect the educational process which we provide.
We value excellence in instruction. Through the practice of
ourvaluesandattitudes,weseektofostertheeducationofthe
wholeperson.
Werespectthecommunitywhichweserve.Wevaluepar-
ticipation in and service to the community as one ofthe re-
sponsibilitiesofcitizenship.Wevaluetheresourcesprovided
tousbyourcommunity andseektoemploy themefficiently
andeffectively.
HOWTOUSETHECATALOG
How To Use The Catalog
The College ofTheAlbemarle Catalog contains informa- accreditationandpurpose.Theacademiccalendar,whichstu-
tionofinteresttoprospective students and serves as arefer- dentsrefertooften,isnearthefrontforhandyreference.Ad-
encemanualforcurrentstudents,faculty,staff,andothers.The mission information is the first major section in the catalog
catalogprovidesdescriptionsofthecollege'sprogramsofstudy and is followed by program and course descriptions. ACol-
and course offerings as well as information about academic legeDirectoryisincludedatthebackofthecatalogfordetails
regulationsandstudents'rightsandresponsibilities.Additional aboutthecollege'shistory, locations, faculty, staff,andtrust-
information is also included about almost every facet ofthe ees.AGlossaryofTermsendsthe section withdefinitionsof
college. termscommonlyusedatCollegeofTheAlbemarle.
IfyouareconsideringattendingCollegeofTheAlbemarle, Thefollowingisaguidetotheinformationincludedinthis
youwillfindthiscataloghasbeendesignedforyoureasyuse. catalog:
Theopeningsectionscontain informationaboutthecollege's
Information:
Accreditation 1
CollegePurpose 3
OfficeLocations 5
AcademicCalendar 6
AdmissionProcedures 8
FeesandExpenses 16
StudentFinancialAidandScholarships 18
GuidanceandCounseling 23
JobPlacementService 24
StudentActivities 25
VeteransAffairs 26
StudentRightsandResponsibilities 27
SmdentRecords 34
AcademicRegulations 35
ChowanCountyCenter 41
DareCountyCampus 43
ProgramsofStudy 44
CourseDescriptions 69
CollegeHistory 124
CampusLocations 124
BoardofTrustees 125
COAFoundationBoardofDirectors 125
Administration 126
FacultyandStaff 126
GlossaryofTerms 134
Index 136
OFFICELOCATIONS
Office Locations
ElizabethCityCampus Building/Room SmallBusinessCenter TC-110
AdultandContinuingEducationCourse. StudentClubs/Activities A-118/A-119/A-122
ContinuingEducationOffice TC-129 StudentSupportServicesandTutoring
ApplicationforAdmissions StudentSupportServicesOffices A-123
Admissions/StudentDevelopmentOffice A-118 Textbooks
ApplicationforGraduation Newbooksandsupplies-Bookstore A-150
Registrar'sOffice A-121 Usedbooks-PhiThetaKappaBookstore A-151
AthleticandIntramuralInformation TranscriptRequests
HealthandPhysicalEducationOffice C-139 Registrar'sOffice A-121
BasicSkillsEducationOffice TC-129 TransferInformation
(ABE,AHS,CED,ESL,GED) Advisor'sOffice Varies
HRDProgram B-214 B-208 StudentDevelopmentOffice A-118
,
BusinessandIndustryServices TuitionandFeesPayment
SmallBusinessCenterOffice TC-110 Cashier'sOffice A-129
CareerDevelopmentCenter B-110 Veteran'sBenefits
CooperativeEducation&JobPlacement C-103 Registrar'sOffice A-121
CounselingandCareerDev.Director B-110
COAAuditorium DBuilding DareCountyCampus Room
COAFoundation TC-110 AcademicCounseling
CounselingServices StudentDevelopmentOffice 101
StudentDevelopmentOffice A-118 AdultandContinuingEducationCourses
CreditbyExaminationandCLEPInformation ContinuingEducationOffice 109
Registrar'sOffice A-121 ApplicationforAdmission
DistanceEducation B-llOA InformationDesk 100
EvaluationofTransferCredit ApplicationforGraduation
Registrar'sOffice A-121 Advisor'sOffice Varies
FinancialAidApplications StudentDevelopmentOffice 101
ScholarshipsandStudentAidOffice A-113 CurriculumInformation 111
FirstAidKit Dean'sOffice 115
A/CandRefrigerationShop C-153 FinancialAidApplications
Cashier A-129 InformationDesk 109
Cosmetology C-129,C-144 GED
HealthandPhysicalEducationOffice C-139 LearningResourcesCenter 120
MachineShop C-138 LostandFound
InformationDesk A-126 BusinessandFinanceOffice 107
FoodService MediaCenter/Library 117
StudentCenter A-151 PhysicalPlant
Insurance(AccidentandMalpractice) BusinessandFinanceOffice 107
Cashier'sOffice A-129 RegistrationChangeNotice(Drop/Add)
LearningLab B-218,B-216 Advisor'sOffice Varies
Library/LearningResourcesCenter B-101 Registrar'sOffice 108
LostandFound StudentDevelopmentOffice 101
SwitchboardOperator A-126 Textbooks
ParkingInformation Bookstore 106
VicePresidentforBusinessandFinance A-128 BusinessandFinanceOffice 107
InformationDesk A-126 TranscriptRequests
PhysicalFacilities/GroundsSecurity StudentDevelopmentOffice 101
VicePresidentforBusinessandFinance A-128 TuitionandFeesPayment
DirectorofPhysicalFacilities Maint.Bldg. Cashier'sOffice 105
RegistrationChangeNotice(Drop/Add) BusinessandFinanceOffice 107
Advisor'sOffice Varies
StudentDevelopmentOffice A-118
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OFFICELOCATIONS/ACADEMICCALENDAR
ChowanCountyCenter Room LostandFound
AdultandContinuingEducationCourses FrontOffice 102
LearningCenter 110 RegistrationChangeNotice(Drop/Add)
ApplicationforAdmissions AdmissionsOffice 130
FrontOffice 102 TextbooksandSupplies
FirstAidKit Bookstore 132
FrontOffice 102 TuitionandFeesPayment
StudentLounge 101 FrontOffice 102
GED
LearningCenter 110
Academic Calendar
FALLSEMESTER1999
Registration Monday-Monday,July 19-26
FacultyReport Thursday,August 19
FirstDayofClasses Monday,August23
LastDaytoRegisterorAddClasses Wednesday,August25
EndofRefundPeriod Wednesday,September 1
LaborDayHoliday(officesclosed) Monday,September6
LastDaytoWithdrawWithoutGradePenalty Monday,October 1
LastDayofFirstEight-WeekSession Monday,October 1
FirstDayofSe—condEight-WeekSession Tuesday,October 19
Preregistration SeeAdvisorforSchedule Monday-Monday,November 1-29
ThanksgivingHoliday(noclasses) Tuesday-Friday,November23-26
ThanksgivingHoliday(officesclosed) Thursday-Friday,November25-26
RegistrationforSpringSemester Tuesday-Monday,November30-December6
LastDayforSemesterClasses Friday,December 10
ExamWeek Monday-Friday,December 13-17
FallSemesterEnds Friday,December 1
WinterHolidays(officesclosed) Friday-Monday,December24-January3,2(X)0
SPRINGSEMESTER2000
Registration Tuesday-Monday,November30-December6, 1999
FirstDayofClasses Monday,January 1
LastDaytoRegisterorAddClasses Wednesday,January 12
MartinLutherKing,Jr. Day(officesclosed) Monday,January 1
EndofRefundPeriod Thursday,January20
LastDaytoWithdrawWithoutGradePenalty Friday,March3
LastDayofFirstEight-WeekSession Friday,March3
FirstDayofSecondEight-WeekSession Monday,March6
Mid-termBreak—(make-updays,ifnecessary) Tuesday-Friday,March7-1
Preregistration SeeAdvisorforSchedule Wednesday-Wednesday,April 19-May3
SpringHoliday(noclasses) Monday-Friday,April24-28
SpringHoliday(officesclosed) Monday,April24
RegistrationforSummerSessions Wednesday-Thursday,May 3-4
LastDayforSemesterClasses Friday,May5
ExamWeek Monday-Friday,May8-1
SpringSemesterEnds Friday,May 1
SpringCommencement Wednesday,May 17
1 3 7
ACADEMICCALENDAR 7
SUMMERSESSION2000
Registration Wednesday-Thursday,May3-4
FirstDayofClasses Tuesday,May23
LastDaytoRegisterorAddClasses Wednesday,May24
EndofRefundPeriod:FirstFive-WeekSession Wednesday,May24
MemorialDayHoliday(officesclosed) Monday,May29
EndofRefund—Period: 10-WeekSession Tuesday,May30
Preregistration SeeAdvisor Monday-Friday,June26-July 14
LastDaytoWithdrawWithoutGradePenalty Tuesday,June27
LastDayofFirstFive-WeekSession Tuesday,June27
FirstDayofSecondFive-WeekSession Wednesday,June28
EndofRefundPeriod: SecondFive-WeekSession Friday,June30
IndependenceHoliday(officesclosed) Tuesday,July4
RegistrationforFallSemester Monday-Monday,July 17-24
SummerSessionsEnd Wednesday,August2
SummerCommencement Friday,August4
FALLSEMESTER2000
Registration Monday-Monday,July 17-24
FacultyReport Thursday,August 1
FirstDayofClasses Monday,August21
LastDaytoRegisterorAddClasses Wednesday,August23
EndofRefundPeriod Wednesday,August30
LaborDayHoliday(officesclosed) Monday,September4
LastDaytoWithdrawWithoutGradePenalty Friday,October13
LastDayofFirstEight-WeekSession Friday,October 1
FirstDayofSe—condEight-WeekSession Monday,October 16
Preregistration SeeAdvisorforSchedule Monday-Monday,October30-November27
ThanksgivingHoliday(noclasses) Tuesday-Friday,November21-24
ThanksgivingHoliday(officesclosed) Thursday-Friday,November23-24
RegistrationforSpringSemester Tuesday-Monday,November28-December4
LastDayforSemesterClasses Friday,December8
ExamWeek Monday-Friday,December 11-15
FallSemesterEnd Friday,December15
WinterHolidays(officesclosed) Monday-Monday,December25-January 1.2001
SPRINGSEMESTER2001
Registration Tuesday-Monday,November28-December4,2000
FirstDayofClasses Monday,January8
LastDaytoRegisterorAddClasses Wednesday,January 10
MartinLutherKing,Jr. Day(officesclosed) Monday,January 15
EndofRefundPeriod Thursday,January 18
LastDaytoWithdrawWithoutGradePenalty Friday,March2
LastDayofFirstEight-WeekSession Friday,March2
FirstDayofSecondEight-WeekSession Monday,March5
Mid-termBreak(make-updays,ifnecessary) Tuesday-Friday,March6-9
SpringHoliday(noclasses) Monday-Friday,April 16-20
SpringHoliday—(officesclosed) Monday,April 16
Preregistration SeeAdvisorforSchedule Wednesday-Tuesday,April 18-May 1
RegistrationforSummerSessions Wednesday-Thursday,May2-3
LastDayforSemesterClasses Friday,May4
ExamWeek Monday-Friday,May7-11
SpringSemesterEnds Friday,May 1
SpringCommencement Wednesday,May 16
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ACADEMICCALENDAR/ADMISSIONTOTHECOLLEGE
SUMMERSESSION2001
Registration Wednesday-Thursday,May2-3
FirstDayofClasses Tuesday,May22
LastDaytoRegisterorAddClasses Wednesday,May23
EndofRefundPeriod:FirstFive-WeekSession Wednesday,May23
MemorialDayHolidayvofficesclosed) Monday,May28
EndofRefundPeriod:Ten-WeekSession Tuesday,May29
LastDaytoWithdrawWithoutGradePenalty Tuesday,June26
LastDayofFirstFive-WeekSession Tuesday,June26
FirstDayofSecondFive-WeekSession Wednesday,June27
EndofRefundPeriod:SecondFive-WeekSession Thursday,June28
IndependenceH—oliday(officesclosed) Wednesday,July4
Preregistration SeeAdvisorforSchedule Monday-Friday,June25-July 1
RegistrationforFallSemester Monday-Monday,July 16-23
SummerSessionsEnd Wednesday,August 1
SummerCommencement Friday,August3
Admission To The College
CollegeofTheAlbemarle,asitstrivestofulfillitspurpose, Technology;andCosmetology. Newstudentsareadmittedto
followsthe"open-door"admissionspolicyoftheStateBoard the Cosmetology program as spaces become available. Stu-
ofCommunityColleges,withselectiveplacementindifferent dentsenteringComputerEngineeringTechnology, Mechani-
curriculaorprogramsoftheinstitution. Thispolicyprovides cal DraftingTechnology, and Electronics EngineeringTech-
fortheadmissionofanypersonwhohasattainedahighschool nologyanysemesterotherthanfallsemestermaynotbeable
diplomaorearneditsequivalent(GED). Thecollegemayac- tofollowthecurriculumoutlineexactlyassuggested.
cept, under certain conditions applicants who are not high Preparatorytraining,particularlyforthecollegetransferpro-
schoolgraduates. Allapplicantsadmittedunderthesespecial grams,shouldemphasizethetraditionalacademicsubjects. The
conditionsmustearntheGEDpriortocompletingonesemes- recommendedhighschoolcreditsincludethefollowing:
terofworktowardthevocationaldiploma. Itisthepolicyof
College ofThe Albemarle to encourage all applicants to English 4units
completeortobeworkingtowardcompletionofhighschool Mathematics 3units
oritsequivalentbeforeseekingadmissiontothecollege. HistoryandSocialStudies 3units
Priordisciplinaryrecordsmaybeconsideredwhenstudents Science 3units
seekadmissionorreadmissiontothecollege.Thecollegere- PhysicalEducation 1 unit
servestherighttorefuseadmissiontoany studentwhoseen- Electives 6units
rollment orcontinuedpresence is considered tocreate arisk
forcampussafetyordisruptionoftheeducationalprocess. ApplicantsshouldsubmitacompletedapplicationtotheAd-
Admissiontothecollegedoesnotimply,however,immedi- missions Office for the semester they plan to enroll. Early
ateadmission tothe applicant'sdesiredprogram. Admission application is recommended to allow adequate time forpro-
to a specific program ofstudy is based on guidelines devel- cessingandsatisfyingadmissionsrequirements forprograms
opedtoensurethestudent'schancesofsuccessintheprogram. ofstudy. Applications for admission are made available by
These guidelines are strictly followed toprevent loss ofstu- callingtheAdmissionsOfficeat(252)335-0821,ext.2290.
denttimeandeffortasaresultofunsatisfactoryachievement. College ofTheAlbemarle is an equal opportunity institu-
When evaluations ofapplicants' test scores and high school tion. Itisthecollege'spolicyandtheAdmissionsOffice'scom-
recordsindicatetheirlackofreadinesstoenteraspecificcourse, mitmentnottodiscriminateonthebasisofrace,nationalori-
applicants are required to enroll in a Developmental Educa- gin,color, religion,gender,age,disability,orpolitical affilia-
tioncoursetoprepareforadmissiontothedesiredcourse. tion. Inquiriesregardingcompliancewiththisequalopportu-
Admission to most programs is on a "rolling basis," i.e., nitypolicymaybedirectedtothePresidentofCollegeofThe
applicantsmayentertheprogramanysemester. However,ad- Albemarle.
mission is limited to the fall semesterforthe following pro- PleasereadtheContinuingEducationSection ofthiscata-
grams: AssociateDegreeNursing;ParalegalTechnology;Prac- log to learn about admissions requirements for non-curricu-
tical Nursing; Electrical/Electronics Technology; AirCondi- lumprograms.
tioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Technology; Machining