Pierpont C&TC offers a variety of courses at more than twenty-five sites each semester in its thirteen-county service area through its Off-Campus Programs and provides job training for the region through its Center for Workforce Education in downtown Fairmont. The Weekend College program allows adults the opportunity to earn degrees by attending classes on Saturdays on the main campus in Fairmont and at the Gaston Caperton Center in Clarksburg, West Virginia. The Televised Classes Program offers adult students the opportunity to earn College credits from home. The Community Education Program has been developed to meet the needs of the community by offering noncredit classes as an introduction to lifelong learning.

Courses Available at Taylor County Technical Center, Grafton, WV for Spring Semester 2008

Section Course Number Course Course Title Day Time
06 3161 BUSN 1102 Introduction to business Tuesday 6:00-8:50PM
46 3156 ENGL 1108 Written English II Wednesday 6:00-8:50PM
03 3160 HIST 2211 World Civilization II Monday 6:00-8:50PM
02 3155 INFO 2220 Spreadsheet Design Wednesday 6:00-8:50PM
27 3158 MATH 0095 Elementary Algebra Monday 6:00-8:50PM
16 3157 PYSC 1101 Introduction to Psychology Tuesday 6:00-8:50PM
06 3159 SCIE 1010 Earth and Sky Thursday 6:00-9:50PM


Course Information

Introduction to Business

This entry-level course helps the student when choosing a major. The course is a survey of the various fi elds of business designed to acquaint the student with the basic principles, practices, and employment opportunities of each field.

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Written English II

A continuation of Written English I that provides experience in analyzing and writing argument and persuasive prose. A central feature of the course is a library research project that is intended to develop familiarity with reference sources and skill in summarizing the diverse points of view of multiple sources. PR: A C or better in ENGL 1104. NOTE: the grade of “C” or better in ENGL 1104 and 1108 is a graduation requirement for all degrees.

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World Civilization II

An intermediate-level survey of worldwide historical developments, emphasizing major civilizations in pre-historic times, ancient empires and the early Middle Ages. Recommended for sophomores and well-prepared freshmen.

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Spreadsheet Design

This course is designed to introduce spreadsheet modeling and design. Through hands-on computer work, the student will become familiar with a spreadsheet application package. The course will stress good design techniques as well as spreadsheet techniques and model building. Completion of this course will provide students with the skills needed to attain Microsoft Office Specialist Certifi cation in Excel.

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Elementary Algebra

This is a course offered through the Academic Development Center which are often called “remedial” courses, but they are designed to help students develop the academic skills and behaviors necessary for college success; as a result, at Fairmont State University, along with most colleges nationwide, refer to these courses as “developmental skills” courses. Approximately half of all Fairmont State students have taken at least one developmental skills class.

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Introduction to Psychology

A general overview of the science of psychology. Topics include science methodology, life-span psychology, personality theory, consciousness, stress, health and coping, learning theory, psychological disorders, biopsychology, sensation, cognition and memory and social psychology.

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Earth and Sky

For non-science majors, this course is designed to give students a greater appreciation of the world around them. The course focuses on observable, useful science by an integrated approach of meteorology and astronomy from the perspective of Earth. Topics cover the Earth’s formation, its weather, and its place in the Universe. Students investigate both the process and content of science through activities, collaborative learning, guest speakers, and local fi eld trips. Concepts are applied to weather and astronomy observations as well as critical environmental issues. The course uses a printed text and meets for two-hour class periods twice a week.

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Contact Information

e-mail: Robert Brown
Taylor County Technical Center phone number: (304) 265-1050