Business Communications - AST 205 at Virginia Western Community College


         
 
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AST 205 - Business Communications
Teaches techniques of oral and written communications. Emphasizes writing and presenting business-related materials.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
3 credits

Schedule at Virginia Western Community College

Spring 2025 ➜

Class # Section Credits Day Time Start Location Mode
35892 AST 205-HY1 3
  Tu    
9:30 a.m.-10:45 a.m.
 2025-01-13 Main HY
This is a hybrid class delivered partially in the classroom and partially on the web.
IMPORTANT: This class section includes an additional Class Fee that will cover the cost of a digital copy of the textbook for this course. As an additional option under this program, a low-cost printed copy of the digital textbook can be purchased through the Virginia Western Bookstore. You will have the option to Opt-Out of using the digital textbook once you log into this course in Canvas. Should you choose to Opt-Out, you will receive an adjustment on your student account for the Class Fee after the Last Day to Drop and Receive a Refund, as noted in the Academic Calendar located here https://www.virginiawestern.edu/academic-calendar/.
Access to a personal computer and internet are required for this online course. For information on the required minimum computer specifications visit: https://www.virginiawestern.edu/online/computer-access/
This course may require proctored testing as described in the course syllabus. A student may request an alternative proctoring method, but the student will be responsible for any additional fees associated with the alternative method.
See College Catalog for course requisite(s).
An additional Class Fee has been added to the tuition and mandatory fees for this course in the amount of $202.66 to cover the cost of the provided digital textbook.
In addition to a windows-based computer, Microsoft Office 365 (VWCC free full online version access information located at https://www.virginiawestern.edu/iet-services/student-tutorials-training/microsoft-office-365-proplus-for-students/). Chromebooks and Apple MacBooks are not compatible with the software required in these courses. Note: AST/ITE courses are required in all Business and Professional Services programs and ITE 152 is a required course in almost all Virginia Western transfer programs.
35885 AST 205-V1 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2025-01-13 Virtual Distance Learning WW
IMPORTANT: This class section includes an additional Class Fee that will cover the cost of a digital copy of the textbook for this course. As an additional option under this program, a low-cost printed copy of the digital textbook can be purchased through the Virginia Western Bookstore. You will have the option to Opt-Out of using the digital textbook once you log into this course in Canvas. Should you choose to Opt-Out, you will receive an adjustment on your student account for the Class Fee after the Last Day to Drop and Receive a Refund, as noted in the Academic Calendar located here https://www.virginiawestern.edu/academic-calendar/.
This course may require proctored testing as described in the course syllabus. A student may request an alternative proctoring method, but the student will be responsible for any additional fees associated with the alternative method.
Access to a personal computer and internet are required for this online course. For information on the required minimum computer specifications visit: https://www.virginiawestern.edu/online/computer-access/
In addition to a windows-based computer, Microsoft Office 365 (VWCC free full online version access information located at https://www.virginiawestern.edu/iet-services/student-tutorials-training/microsoft-office-365-proplus-for-students/). Chromebooks and Apple MacBooks are not compatible with the software required in these courses. Note: AST/ITE courses are required in all Business and Professional Services programs and ITE 152 is a required course in almost all Virginia Western transfer programs.
See College Catalog for course requisite(s).
An additional Class Fee has been added to the tuition and mandatory fees for this course in the amount of $202.66 to cover the cost of the provided digital textbook.
35886 AST 205-V2 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2025-03-17 Virtual Distance Learning WW
IMPORTANT: This class section includes an additional Class Fee that will cover the cost of a digital copy of the textbook for this course. As an additional option under this program, a low-cost printed copy of the digital textbook can be purchased through the Virginia Western Bookstore. You will have the option to Opt-Out of using the digital textbook once you log into this course in Canvas. Should you choose to Opt-Out, you will receive an adjustment on your student account for the Class Fee after the Last Day to Drop and Receive a Refund, as noted in the Academic Calendar located here https://www.virginiawestern.edu/academic-calendar/.
This course may require proctored testing as described in the course syllabus. A student may request an alternative proctoring method, but the student will be responsible for any additional fees associated with the alternative method.
Access to a personal computer and internet are required for this online course. For information on the required minimum computer specifications visit: https://www.virginiawestern.edu/online/computer-access/
In addition to a windows-based computer, Microsoft Office 365 (VWCC free full online version access information located at https://www.virginiawestern.edu/iet-services/student-tutorials-training/microsoft-office-365-proplus-for-students/). Chromebooks and Apple MacBooks are not compatible with the software required in these courses. Note: AST/ITE courses are required in all Business and Professional Services programs and ITE 152 is a required course in almost all Virginia Western transfer programs.
See College Catalog for course requisite(s).
An additional Class Fee has been added to the tuition and mandatory fees for this course in the amount of $202.66 to cover the cost of the provided digital textbook.

Summer 2025 ➜

Class # Section Credits Day Time Start Location Mode
33717 AST 205-V1 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2025-06-16 Virtual Distance Learning WW
In addition to a windows-based computer, Microsoft Office 365 (VWCC free full online version access information located at https://www.virginiawestern.edu/iet-services/student-tutorials-training/microsoft-office-365-proplus-for-students/). Chromebooks and Apple MacBooks are not compatible with the software required in these courses. Note: AST/ITE courses are required in all Business and Professional Services programs and ITE 152 is a required course in almost all Virginia Western transfer programs.
IMPORTANT: This class section includes an additional Class Fee that will cover the cost of a digital copy of the textbook for this course. As an additional option under this program, a low-cost printed copy of the digital textbook can be purchased through the Virginia Western Bookstore. You will have the option to Opt-Out of using the digital textbook once you log into this course in Canvas. Should you choose to Opt-Out, you will receive an adjustment on your student account for the Class Fee after the Last Day to Drop and Receive a Refund, as noted in the Academic Calendar located here https://www.virginiawestern.edu/academic-calendar/.
This course may require proctored testing as described in the course syllabus. A student may request an alternative proctoring method, but the student will be responsible for any additional fees associated with the alternative method.
Access to a personal computer and internet are required for this online course. For information on the required minimum computer specifications visit: https://www.virginiawestern.edu/online/computer-access/
An additional Class Fee has been added to the tuition and mandatory fees for this course in the amount of $184.99 to cover the cost of the provided digital textbook.
See College Catalog for course requisite(s).

Fall 2025 ➜

Class # Section Credits Day Time Start Location Mode
43066 AST 205-V1 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2025-08-25 Virtual Distance Learning WW
IMPORTANT: This class section includes an additional Class Fee that will cover the cost of a digital copy of the textbook for this course. As an additional option under this program, a low-cost printed copy of the digital textbook can be purchased through the Virginia Western Bookstore. You will have the option to Opt-Out of using the digital textbook once you log into this course in Canvas. Should you choose to Opt-Out, you will receive an adjustment on your student account for the Class Fee after the Last Day to Drop and Receive a Refund, as noted in the Academic Calendar located here https://www.virginiawestern.edu/academic-calendar/.
This course may require proctored testing as described in the course syllabus. A student may request an alternative proctoring method, but the student will be responsible for any additional fees associated with the alternative method.
Access to a personal computer and internet are required for this online course. For information on the required minimum computer specifications visit: https://www.virginiawestern.edu/online/computer-access/
See College Catalog for course requisite(s).
An additional Class Fee has been added to the tuition and mandatory fees for this course in the amount of $202.66 to cover the cost of the provided digital textbook.
In addition to a windows-based computer, Microsoft Office 365 (VWCC free full online version access information located at https://www.virginiawestern.edu/iet-services/student-tutorials-training/microsoft-office-365-proplus-for-students/). Chromebooks and Apple MacBooks are not compatible with the software required in these courses. Note: AST/ITE courses are required in all Business and Professional Services programs and ITE 152 is a required course in almost all Virginia Western transfer programs.
43069 AST 205-V2 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2025-10-22 Virtual Distance Learning WW
This course may require proctored testing as described in the course syllabus. A student may request an alternative proctoring method, but the student will be responsible for any additional fees associated with the alternative method.
IMPORTANT: This class section includes an additional Class Fee that will cover the cost of a digital copy of the textbook for this course. As an additional option under this program, a low-cost printed copy of the digital textbook can be purchased through the Virginia Western Bookstore. You will have the option to Opt-Out of using the digital textbook once you log into this course in Canvas. Should you choose to Opt-Out, you will receive an adjustment on your student account for the Class Fee after the Last Day to Drop and Receive a Refund, as noted in the Academic Calendar located here https://www.virginiawestern.edu/academic-calendar/.
Access to a personal computer and internet are required for this online course. For information on the required minimum computer specifications visit: https://www.virginiawestern.edu/online/computer-access/
See College Catalog for course requisite(s).
An additional Class Fee has been added to the tuition and mandatory fees for this course in the amount of $202.66 to cover the cost of the provided digital textbook.
In addition to a windows-based computer, Microsoft Office 365 (VWCC free full online version access information located at https://www.virginiawestern.edu/iet-services/student-tutorials-training/microsoft-office-365-proplus-for-students/). Chromebooks and Apple MacBooks are not compatible with the software required in these courses. Note: AST/ITE courses are required in all Business and Professional Services programs and ITE 152 is a required course in almost all Virginia Western transfer programs.
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