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2016-2017 Catalog & Student Handbook 
    
2016-2017 Catalog & Student Handbook [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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Classification of Courses

The following classification of courses is furnished for clarification to assist students in choosing appropriate courses:

  1. Courses numbered lower than 1000 are designated as learning support courses. These may not be used to satisfy degree or certificate requirements. Enrollment in these courses is limited to students who are placed in them according to the college’s placement procedure.
  2. Courses numbered 1000 – 1999 are freshman level and those numbered 2000 – 2999 are sophomore level. However, students having necessary prerequisites may take any course.

Course Descriptions

Two types of courses are offered: institutional credit non-transfer courses not applicable to a degree or certificate and regular college credit courses.

Regular College Credit Courses

The following abbreviations indicate the term in which the course is offered:

F — Fall

S — Spring

Su — Summer

UD — Upon Demand

♦ — Courses which fulfill minimum degree requirements. For more information, see General Education Course Requirements for Associate of Arts, Associate of Fine Arts, Associate of Science and Associate of Applied Science, under » Academic Information .

 — Not part of a Tennessee Transfer Path.

 

Music

  
  • MUS 2780 - Guitar

    2 credit(s)


     Private instruction in guitar. Additional fee: $75 for two credit hours. F, S
  
  • MUS 2801 - 2899 - Special Topics in Music

    1 - 6 credit(s)


     Detailed study in a specific topic in music. UD
  
  • MUS 2900 - Individualized Studies in Music

    1 - 9 credit(s)


     Independent and individualized studies in music. Students may take more than one independent or individualized study in a given discipline up to a maximum of nine credit hours. UD

Nursing

 To be eligible for the following courses, students must be admitted to the Nursing program. Courses must be taken in sequence.

  
  • NUR 1010 - Nursing I

    9 credit(s)


     This is the first of four courses.  This course introduces the nursing philosophy and the core competencies (patient-centered care, teamwork and collaboration, evidence-based practice, quality improvement, safety and informatics) to achieve each of the eight course level outcomes. The philosophy and core competencies provide the basis for theory, skills and clinical experiences, which emphasize fundamental principles and concepts necessary to provide nursing care for adults/children with basic physiological and psychological alterations in homeostasis or health. Each one credit hour of lab equals three clock hours of lab/clinical per week.  Five hours lecture and four hours lab per week. (Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Nursing program.) F
  
  • NUR 1020 - Nursing II

    9 credit(s)


     This is the second of four courses.  This course uses the nursing philosophy and the core competencies (patient-centered care, teamwork and collaboration, evidence-based practice, quality improvement, safety and informatics) to achieve each of the eight course level outcomes. The emphasis is care of patients throughout the life cycle including both normal and abnormal physiological and psychological alterations in homeostasis or health.  Nursing clinical specialty areas include mother/baby and medical-surgical nursing.  The student utilizes the nursing process and basic skills in providing care for selected patients. Each one credit hour of lab equals three clock hours of lab/clinical per week. Five hours lecture and four hours lab per week. (Prerequisite(s): NUR 1010.) S
  
  • NUR 1030 - LPN Transition I

    4 credit(s)


     This is the first in a series of two courses designed to transition LPN students into level II nursing courses. This course introduces the nursing philosophy and the core competencies (patient-centered care, teamwork and collaboration, evidence-based practice, quality improvement, safety and informatics) to achieve each of the eight course level outcomes. The philosophy and core competencies provde the basis for theory, skills and clinical experiences, which emphasize fundamental principles and concepts necessary to provide nursing care for adults/children with basic physiological and psychological alterations in homeostasis or health while assisting the student in recognizing their transition into practice as a registered nurse. Each one credit hour of lab equals three clock hours of lab/clinical per week. Three hours lecture and one hour lab per week. (Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Nursing program.) F
  
  • NUR 1040 - LPN Transition II

    4 credit(s)


     This is the second in a series of two courses designed to transition LPN students into level II nursing courses.  This course uses the nursing philosophy and the core competencies (patient-centered care, teamwork and collaboration, evidence-based practice, quality improvement, safety and informatics) to achieve each of the eight course level outcomes. The emphasis is care of patients throughout the life cycle including both normal and abnormal physiological and psychological alterations in homeostasis or health.  Nursing clinical specialty areas include mother and neonate and medical-surgical nursing.  The student utilizes the nursing process and basic skills in providing care for selected patients.  Each one credit hour of lab equals three clock hours of lab/clinical per week.  Three hours lecture and one hour lab per week. (Prerequisite(s): NUR 1030.) S
  
  • NUR 1201 - Nursing Fundamentals and Pharmacology

    6 credit(s)


     This course is the first in a series of six. This course uses the nursing philosophy and the core competencies (patient-centered care, teamwork and collaboration, evidence-based practice, quality improvement, safety and informatics) to achieve each of the eight course level outcomes. The philosophy and core competencies provide the basis for theory, skills and clinical experiences, which emphasize fundamental principles and concepts necessary to provide nursing care for adults/children with basic physiological and psychological alteration in homeostasis or health. Introduction to pharmacology, medication dosage calculation, medication administration, documentation and informatics is included. Each one credit hour of lab equals three clock hours of lab/clinical per week. Four hours lecture and two hours lab per week. (Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Nursing Program Evening Sequence.) S
  
  • NUR 1220 - Medical Surgical Nursing I

    6 credit(s)


     This course is the second in a series of six. This course will continue emphasis on the core competencies (patient-centered care, teamwork and collaboration, evidence-based practice, quality improvement, safety and informatics) to achieve each of the eight course level outcomes. This course will provide an emphasis on eye, ear, nose and throat alterations, respiratory, fluid and electrolyte, gastrointestinal and genitourinary alterations. An introduction to perioperative nursing is also included. Nursing clinical specialty areas include medical-surgical nursing. The student utilizes the nursing process and basic skills in providing care for selected patients. Each one credit hour of lab equals three clock hours of lab/clinical per week. Four hours lecture and two hours lab per week. (Prerequisite(s): NUR 1201.) Su
  
  • NUR 1230 - Maternal Child Nursing

    6 credit(s)


     This course is the third in a series of six. This course will continue emphasis on the core competencies (patient-centered care, teamwork and collaboration, evidence-based practice, quality improvement, safety and informatics) to achieve each of the eight course level outcomes. This course will provide an emphasis on antepartum, intrapartum and postpartum care for the mother and neonate, and growth and development principles.  Emphasis on pediatric patient experiencing alterations in health in the following areas: EENT, respiratory, musculoskeletal, renal, neurological, cardiovascular, congenital and developmental disabilities. Each one credit hour of lab equals three clock hours of lab/clinical per week. Four hours lecture and two hours lab per week. (Prerequisite(s): NUR 1220.) F
  
  • NUR 2010 - Nursing III

    9 credit(s)


     This is the third of four nursing courses.  This course uses the nursing philosophy and the core competencies (patient-centered care, teamwork and collaboration, evidence-based practice, quality improvement, safety and informatics) to achieve each of the eight course level outcomes. The emphasis is on nurse/patient relationships; alterations in thoughts, feelings and behaviors; care of the adult/child with physiological and psychological alterations in fluid and electrolytes, respiratory and cardiovascular. Nursing clinical specialty areas include mental health, pediatric and medical-surgical. Each one credit hour of lab equals three clock hours of lab/clinical per week. Five hours lecture and four hours lab per week. (Prerequisite(s): NUR 1020 or NUR 1040.) F
  
  • NUR 2020 - Nursing IV

    9 credit(s)


     This is the last of four nursing courses.  This course uses the nursing philosophy and the core competencies (patient-centered care, teamwork and collaboration, evidence-based practice, quality improvement, safety and informatics) to achieve each of the eight course level outcomes. The emphasis is on care of the adult and/or child with alterations in fluid and electrolytes, neuro, endocrine, musculoskeletal, genitourinary systems as well as management/leadership concepts. Nursing clinical specialty areas include pediatric and medical-surgical. Each one credit hour of lab equals three clock hours of lab/clinical per week. Five hours lecture and four hours lab per week. (Prerequisite(s): NUR 2010.) S
  
  • NUR 2200 - Medical Surgical Nursing II

    6 credit(s)


     This course is the fourth in a series of six. This course will continue emphasis on the core competencies (patient-centered care, teamwork and collaboration, evidence-based practice, quality improvement, safety and informatics) to achieve each of the eight course level outcomes. The course continues study begun in Medical Surgical Nursing I with an emphasis on cardiovascular alterations, endocrine alterations, oncology and musculoskeletal alterations. The student utilizes the nursing process and more advanced skills in providing care for selected patients. Nursing clinical areas include medical-surgical nursing. Each one credit hour of lab equals three clock hours of lab/clinical per week. Three hours lecture and three hours lab per week. (Prerequisite(s): NUR 1230.) S
  
  • NUR 2210 - Psychiatric/Geriatric Nursing

    4 credit(s)


     This course is the fifth in a series of six. This course will continue emphasis on the core competencies (patient-centered care, teamwork and collaboration, evidence-based practice, quality improvement, safety and informatics) to achieve each of the eight course level outcomes. The emphasis is on care of the adult with psychological alterations in homeostasis. Aspects of caring for geriatric patients will also be included. Nursing clinical specialty areas include inpatient and outpatient mental health and geriatric/psychiatric facilities. Each one credit hour of lab equals three clock hours of lab/clinical per week. Two hours lecture and two hours lab per week. (Prerequisite(s): NUR 2200.) Su
  
  • NUR 2220 - Medical Surgical Nursing III

    8 credit(s)


      This course is the last in a series of six. This course will continue emphasis on the core competencies (patient-centered care, teamwork and collaboration, evidence-based practice, quality improvement, safety and informatics) to achieve each of the eight course level outcomes. This course will continue emphasis on the core competencies (patient-centered care, teamwork and collaboration, evidence-based practice, quality improvement, safety and informatics) to achieve each of the eight course level outcomes. This course will provide an emphasis on managing client care, delegation, stress/time management, quality improvement, collaboration and legal/ethical principles. This course will continue exploration of medical surgical topics for review for preparation for NCLEX licensure. This course will also include a preceptorship experience for clinical. Each one credit hour of lab equals three clock hours of lab/clinical per week. Four hours lecture and four hours lab per week. (Prerequisite(s): NUR 2210.) F
  
  • NUR 2801 - 2899 - Special Topics in Nursing

    1 - 6 credit(s)


     Detailed study of a specific topic in nursing. This course may be recommended for transfer and readmission students who need special assistance in selected areas. UD
  
  • NUR 2900 - Individualized Studies in Nursing

    1 - 9 credit(s)


     Independent and individualized studies in nursing. Students may take more than one independent or individualized study in a given discipline up to a maximum of nine credit hours. UD

Office Administration

  
  • OSA 1610 - Keyboarding

    2 credit(s)


     Technique in touch keyboarding for application on computers; emphasis is on developing accuracy and speed with the alphanumeric keyboard. Two hours lecture per week. F, S
  
  • OSA 1620 - Text Formatting

    1 credit(s)


     Formatting of business documents using software with continued building of accuracy and speed. One hour lecture per week. (Prerequisite/Corequisite(s) OSA 1610 or permission of the instructor.) UD
  
  • OSA 1630 - Data Entry

    1 credit(s)


     Techniques in touch entry of numeric data using 10-key pad. One hour lecture per week. F, S
  
  • OSA 2210 - Advanced Document Processing

    3 credit(s)


     Speed and accuracy for processing documents in small and large business organizations. Three hours lecture per week. (Prerequisite(s): OSA 1020 or permission of the instructor.) S
  
  • OSA 2400 - Applied Calculations

    2 credit(s)


     Applications of mathematics skills used in office setting, such as payroll, banking, purchasing and retail calculations. Two hours lecture per week. F
  
  • OSA 2420 - Transcription/Editing II

    3 credit(s)


     Transcription and editing training materials in law, medicine or business communications. Three hours lecture per week. (Prerequisite(s): OSA 2410 or permission of the instructor.) F, S
  
  • OSA 2430 - Transcription/Editing III

    3 credit(s)


     Continued transcription and editing training in law, medicine or business communications. Three hours lecture per week. (Prerequisite(s): OSA 2420 or permission of the instructor.) UD
  
  • OSA 2520 - Advanced Medical Terminology

    3 credit(s)


     Spelling and defining words commonly applied to disease processes, conditions, body systems and medical specialties. Three hours lecture per week. (Prerequisite(s): OSA 2510 or permission of the instructor.) S
  
  • OSA 2801 - 2899 - Special Topics in Office Administration

    1 - 6 credit(s)


     Detailed study of a specific topic in office administration. UD
  
  • OSA 2900 - Individualized Studies in Office Administration

    1 - 9 credit(s)


     Independent and individualized studies in office administration. Students may take more than one independent or individualized study in a given discipline up to a maximum of nine credit hours. UD

Paramedic

  
  • EMSP 1311 - Paramedic Clinical I

    3 credit(s)


     Paramedic Clinical I is the first of three clinical courses designed to allow the student to meet all psychomotor and affective objectives for the clinical requirements of a paramedic program and build upon the concepts and knowledge gained during the first semester. 144-192 contact/lab/clinical hours per semester. (Prerequisite(s): all required learning support courses. Admission to the Paramedic Program.) (Corequisite(s): EMSP 1401 and EMSP 1801.) F
  
  • EMSP 1401 - Paramedic Skills Lab I

    4 credit(s)


     Skills Lab I is a laboratory based course utilizing scenarios to emphasize airway management, medication administration and successful assessment of patients with a variety of medical concerns and an introduction to cardiology.  This course includes application of principles and processes discussed in Fundamentals I. 120 contact/lab/clinical hours per semester. (Prerequisite(s): all required learning support courses. Admission to the Paramedic Program.) (Corequisite(s): EMSP 1311 and EMSP 1801.) F
  
  • EMSP 1801 - Fundamentals of Paramedic I

    8 credit(s)


     Fundamentals of Paramedic I is the first of two lecture courses to include the following topics: paramedic roles, responsibilities, workforce safety, wellness, public health, communications, documentation, EMS pathophysiology, general pharmacology, patient assessment, critical thinking, airway management, respiratory emergencies and introduction to cardiology. Eight hours lecture per week. (Prerequisite(s): all required learning support courses. Admission to the Paramedic Program.) (Corequisite(s): EMSP 1311 and EMSP 1401.) F
  
  • EMSP 2303 - Paramedic Practicum

    3 credit(s)


     Paramedic Practicum is a combination of laboratory and scenarios based course intended to assist students in developing skills related to the theories presented in their previous courses.  This course will allow for preparation for psychomotor licensure testing and preparation as a competent entry-level Paramedic. 90 contact/lab/clinical hours per semester. (Prerequisite(s): all required learning support courses and EMSP 1401 and EMSP 2402.) (Corequisite(s): EMSP 2403 and EMSP 2513.) SU
  
  • EMSP 2402 - Paramedic Skills Lab II

    4 credit(s)


     Paramedic Skills Lab II is a laboratory based course intended to utilize scenarios to emphasize respiratory/cardiac emergencies (on-going from EMSP 1401), pulmonology, neurology, endocrinology, gastroenterology, urology and nephrology, hematology, gynecology, obstetrics, neonatology, pediatrics, trauma, continuing cardiology and successful assessment of patients with a variety of medical conditions.  This course includes application of principles and processes discussed in Fundamentals I. 120 contact/lab/clinical hours per semester. (Prerequisite(s): all required learning support courses.) (Corequisite(s): EMSP 2412 and EMSP 2802.) S
  
  • EMSP 2403 - Paramedic Capstone

    4 credit(s)


     Paramedic Capstone serves as a mechanism to insure that the student meets academic requirements to test for National Registry and licensure.  This course will include all necessary steps needed to complete the program including exit exams, preparation for the National Registry practical and written exams, exit interviews, patients care review by the Medical Director and any other administrative requirements that the program may deem necessary. Four hours lecture per week. (Prerequisite(s): all required learning support courses and EMSP 1801 and EMSP 2802.) (Corequisite(s): EMSP 2303 and EMSP 2513.) Su
  
  • EMSP 2412 - Paramedic Clinical II

    4 credit(s)


     Paramedical Clinical II is the second of three clinical experiences designed to allow the student to meet all psychomotor and affective objectives for the clinical requirements of a paramedic program and to build upon the concepts and knowledge gained during prior and/or concurrent courses.  192-240 contact/lab/clinical hours per semester. (Prerequisite(s): all required learning support courses and EMSP 1311, EMSP 1401 and EMSP 1801.) (Corequisite(s): EMSP 2402 and EMSP 2802.) S
  
  • EMSP 2513 - Paramedic Field Internship

    5 credit(s)


     Paramedic Field Internship provides evidence that the student is capable of acting as a team leader in managing the emergency care and treatment of an injured or ill patient at the paramedic level.  The student will demonstrate competency in this role.  While all skill sets should have been achieved prior to initiating the internship, patient types and pathologies may be used from this experience to complete the minimum graduation academic requirements as set forth in the CoAEMSP accreditation document and the Tennessee Office of EMS. 240-288 contact/lab/clinical hours per semester. (Prerequisite(s): all required learning support courses and EMSP 1311 and EMSP 2412.) (Corequisite(s): EMSP 2303 and EMSP 2403.) Su
  
  • EMSP 2802 - Fundamentals of Paramedic II

    8 credit(s)


     Fundamentals of Paramedic II is the second of two lecture courses to include the following topics: respiratory and cardiology (on-going from EMSP 1801), pulmonology, neurology, endocrinology, gastroenterology, urology and nephrology, hematology, gynecology, obstetrics, neonatology, pediatrics, geriatric emergencies, psychological emergencies and trauma/shock. Eight hours lecture per week. (Prerequisite(s): all required learning support courses.) (Corequisite(s): Corequisite: EMSP 2402 and EMSP 2412.) S

Philosophy

  
  • PHIL 2230 - Ethics

    3 credit(s)


     Survey of ethics in personal relations, politics, business, the professions and the military. May be registered as HUM or PHIL 2230. Three hours lecture per week. UD
  
  • PHIL 2801 - 2899 - Special Topics in Philosophy

    1 - 6 credit(s)


     Detailed study of a particular topic in Philosophy. UD
  
  • PHIL 2900 - Individualized Studies in Philosophy

    1 - 9 credit(s)


     Independent and individualized studies in Philosophy. Students may take more than one independent or individualized study in a given discipline up to a maximum of nine credit hours. UD

Photography

 Special materials may be required for certain Photography courses. Students should consult the advisor or instructor.

  
  • PHO 1010 - 35 mm Camera Operation

    1 credit(s)


     35 mm camera system, film cameras and accessories, light sources, filters, types of lenses and focal length and close up photography. (35mm camera desirable.) One hour lecture per week. UD
  
  • PHO 1011 - Digital Camera Operation

    1 credit(s)


     Introduction to use of digital camera. Digital camera required. One hour lecture per week. UD
  
  • PHO 1110 - Basic Photography I

    3 credit(s)


     Digital camera systems and operations, exposure control, focal length, electronic flash and digital processing using computer software. Digital camera required. Two hours lecture and two hours lab per week. UD
  
  • PHO 1120 - Basic Photography II

    3 credit(s)


     Advanced camera systems and operations, lighting techniques and special effects. Digital processing using computer software. Digital camera required. Two hours lecture and two hours lab per week. (Prerequisite(s): PHO 1110 or permission of the instructor.) UD
  
  • PHO 2430 - Studio Photography

    3 credit(s)


     Light and basic light forms, light sources and movement, key relationships, facial lighting, form fill and lighting systems. Permission of instructor required. Two hours lecture and two hours lab per week. UD
  
  • PHO 2801 - 2899 - Special Topics in Photography

    1 - 6 credit(s)


     Detailed study in a specific topic in photography. UD
  
  • PHO 2900 - Individualized Studies in Photography

    1 - 9 credit(s)


     Independent and individualized studies in photography. Students may take more than one independent or individualized study in a given discipline up to a maximum of nine credit hours. UD

Physical Education

Each activity course meets two hours per week. Although students may choose to repeat a course for credit, two different activity course numbers must be taken to fulfill the two-hour physical education requirement. Veterans may apply for up to four hours of credit for active military service. Students with medical reasons or handicaps verifiable by a physician may request adaptive physical education activities appropriate for their needs and abilities.

  
  • PHED 1010 - Varsity Athletics I

    1 credit(s)


    Only open to students participating in the varsity athletics program. UD
  
  • PHED 1020 - Varsity Athletics II

    1 credit(s)


    Only open to students participating in the varsity athletics program. UD
  
  • PHED 1030 - Varsity Athletics III

    1 credit(s)


    Only open to students participating in the varsity athletics program. UD
  
  • PHED 1040 - Varsity Athletics IV

    1 credit(s)


    Only open to students participating in the varsity athletics program. UD
  
  • PHED 1150 - Archery

    1 credit(s)


    UD
  
  • PHED 1170 - Beginning Tennis

    1 credit(s)


    UD
  
  • PHED 1180 - Advanced Tennis

    1 credit(s)


    UD
  
  • PHED 1220 - Bowling

    1 credit(s)


    Additional fee: $35 UD
  
  • PHED 1233 - Kickboxing Aerobics

    1 credit(s)


    UD
  
  • PHED 1235 - Kickboxing I

    1 credit(s)


    UD
  
  • PHED 1236 - Kickboxing II

    1 credit(s)


    UD
  
  • PHED 1320 - Beginning Karate

    1 credit(s)


    UD
  
  • PHED 1330 - Advanced Karate

    1 credit(s)


    UD
  
  • PHED 1331 - Walking

    1 credit(s)


    UD
  
  • PHED 1360 - Snow Skiing

    1 credit(s)


    UD
  
  • PHED 1370 - Advanced Snow Skiing

    1 credit(s)


    UD
  
  • PHED 1520 - Basic Camping

    1 credit(s)


    Additional fee: $20 UD
  
  • PHED 1530 - Geocaching

    1 credit(s)


     This course introduces and then further instructs students to an enjoyable outdoor activity in which participants use a GPS receiver to hide and seek containers, called caches. Often considered a high-tech scavenger hunt, geocaching encourages increased physical activity, exploration and conservation. The course will consist of classroom instruction and off-campus geocaching outings. One hour lecture per week. F, S
  
  • PHED 1560 - Backpacking

    1 credit(s)


    Additional fee: $20 UD
  
  • PHED 1610 - Fitness I

    1 credit(s)


    UD
  
  • PHED 1611 - Fitness II

    1 credit(s)


    UD
  
  • PHED 2000 - Personal Training

    3 credit(s)


     This course is designed to prepare and qualify students to work as personal trainers. The course bridges the gap between exercise science-related course work and the practical application skills of personal training. Eligibility for a personal training certification is available through the National Council on Strength and Fitness Board for Certification. Three hours lecture per week. F, S
  
  • PHED 2210 - Playground Leadership

    3 credit(s)


     Activities, policies and programming involved in the organization and direction of a playground program. Three hours lecture per week. UD
  
  • PHED 2310 - PE in the Elementary School

    3 credit(s)


     Physical, mental, social and emotional development of the elementary school child; curricular development; and organization and direction of rhythmic and group activities. Three hours lecture per week. UD
  
  • PHED 2510 - Introduction to Leisure Studies

    3 credit(s)


     An overview of the principles of leisure, recreation, play, physical education and sport based on historical, social, psychological, physiological and environmental forces as they impact the individual and society; provides the students with a better understanding of the nature and scope of leisure behavior and resources upon which they can build their subsequent specializations. Three hours lecture per week. UD
  
  • PHED 2801 - 2899 - Special Topics in Physical Education

    1 - 6 credit(s)


     Detailed study of a specific topic in physical education. UD
  
  • PHED 2900 - Individualized Studies in Physical Education

    1 - 9 credit(s)


     Independent and individualized studies in physical education. Students may take more than one independent or individualized study in a given discipline up to a maximum of nine credit hours. UD

Physics

  
  • PHYS 1030 - Conceptual Topics in Physics

    4 credit(s)


     ♦ This is a one-semester introductory physics course for non-science and non-engineering majors. Emphasis is placed on understanding the nature of physics and applying basic physics concepts in one’s everyday life experience and work. The use of mathematics is limited to basic algebraic manipulations required to understand and apply physics concepts. Topics covered include mechanical motion, energy, temperature and heat, fluids, electricity, magnetism, wave motion and light.  May not be used in conjunction with either PHYS 2010 or 2110 to satisfy General Education requirements for Natural Science. Three hours of lecture and two hours of lab each week. (Prerequisite(s): All required learning support courses must be completed.) F,S
  
  • PHYS 2010 - Non-calculus Based Physics I

    4 credit(s)


    ♦ Statics, linear and rotational kinematics and dynamics of rigid bodies; harmonic motion; physical properties of solids and fluids; and fundamental principles of wave motion. May not be used in conjunction with either PHYS 1030 or 2110 to satisfy General Education requirements for Natural Science. Three hours of lecture and three hours of lab each week. (Prerequisite(s): High school trigonometry, MATH 1200 or MATH 1720.) F
  
  • PHYS 2020 - Non-calculus Based Physics II

    4 credit(s)


    ♦ Heat and thermodynamics, electrostatics, electromagnetic circuits and fields, properties of electromagnetic radiation, geometric and physical optics, reflection, refraction, diffraction and polarization and modern physics concepts.  Three hours lecture and three hours laboratory per week. (Prerequisite(s): PHYS 2010.) S
  
  • PHYS 2110 - Calculus Based Physics I

    4 credit(s)


    ♦ Calculus-based mechanics, statics, rectilinear and curvilinear kinematics and dynamics, rigid body motion, harmonic motion, fluid statics and dynamics. May not be used in conjunction with either PHYS 1030 or 2010 to satisfy General Education requirements for Natural Science. Four hours lecture and two hours laboratory per week. (Prerequisite(s): MATH 1910.) S
  
  • PHYS 2120 - Calculus Based Physics II

    4 credit(s)


    ♦ Electrostatics, magnetostatics, induction, direct and alternating current circuits, electrical transients, waves and geometrical optics. Four hours lecture and two hours laboratory per week. (Prerequisite(s): PHYS 2110.) F
  
  • PHYS 2130 - Modern Physics

    4 credit(s)


     Physical optics and introductory special relativity and quantum mechanics with applications to atomic and nuclear physics.  Three hours lecture and two hours laboratory per week. (Prerequisite(s): PHYS 2120.) (Corequisite(s): MATH 2120.) UD
  
  • PHYS 2610 - Engineering Circuits

    4 credit(s)


     DC and AC analysis of circuits with resistors, capacitors, inductors and operational amplifiers; first- and second-order transients; and La Place transform. May also be registered as ENGR 2130. Three hours lecture and two hours lab each week. (Prerequisite(s): PHYS 2120.) S
  
  • PHYS 2710 - Engineering Statics

    3 credit(s)


     A three-dimensional treatment of particles and rigid bodies in equilibrium; and introductory mechanics of materials including stress-strain relations, torsion, shear and bending. May also be registered as ENGR 2110. Three hours lecture per week. (Prerequisite(s): PHYS 2110.) F
  
  • PHYS 2720 - Engineering Dynamics

    3 credit(s)


     Kinematics and dynamics of particles and rigid bodies from an advanced standpoint with emphasis on rigid-body kinetics; and a general analysis of oscillatory mechanical systems. May also be registered as ENGR 2120. Three hours lecture per week. (Prerequisite(s): PHYS 2710.) (Corequisite(s): MATH 2120.) S
  
  • PHYS 2801 - 2899 - Special Topics in Physics

    1 - 6 credit(s)


     Detailed study of a particular topic in physics. UD
  
  • PHYS 2900 - Individualized Studies in Physics

    1 - 9 credit(s)


     Independent and individualized studies in physics. Students may take more than one independent or individualized study in a given discipline up to a maximum of nine credit hours. UD

Political Science

  
  • POLS 1030 - American Government

    3 credit(s)


    ♦ Fundamental principles of American government including the Constitution, congress, the presidency and court system. Three hours lecture per week. F
  
  • POLS 1730 - Principles of Leadership I

    1 credit(s)


     A study of effective leadership styles, behaviors, attitudes, power and organizational politics. Emphasis is placed on developing teamwork, motivation, conflict resolution and problem solving. May be registered as MGT or POLS 1730. Total of 16 contact hours. UD
  
  • POLS 1740 - Principles of Leadership II

    1 credit(s)


     A continuation of Principles of Leadership I with an increased emphasis on the practical aspects of conflict resolution, problem solving and techniques for leading discussion and conducting meetings. May be registered as MGT or POLS 1740. Total of 16 contact hours. (Prerequisite(s): POLS 1730.) UD
  
  • POLS 2801 - 2899 - Special Topics in Political Science

    1 - 6 credit(s)


     Detailed study of a particular topic in political science. UD
  
  • POLS 2900 - Individualized Studies in Political Science

    1 - 9 credit(s)


     Independent and individualized studies in political science. Students may take more than one independent or individualized study in a given discipline up to a maximum of nine credit hours. UD

Psychology

  
  • PSYC 1030 - General Psychology

    3 credit(s)


    ♦ Schools of psychology, biological basis of behavior, learning, motivation, human development, intelligence, personality, stress, abnormal behavior, therapy and human sexuality. Three hours lecture per week. (Prerequisite(s): All required learning support reading and writing courses must be completed.) F, S, Su
  
  • PSYC 1130 - Educational Psychology

    3 credit(s)


     Psychological principles in a classroom setting including development, cognitive style, teacher role, evaluation and management. May also be registered as EDU 1130. Three hours lecture per week. (Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1030 or permission of the instructor.) F
  
  • PSYC 2040 - Child Growth and Development

    3 credit(s)


     The normal child from conception through early adolescence, childhood disorders and implications in working with children; field experience required.  May also be registered as EDU 2040. Three hours lecture per week. (Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1030 or permission of the instructor.) UD
  
  • PSYC 2110 - Psychology of Adjustment

    3 credit(s)


    ♦ Students will develop personal learning styles, review the effects of childhood on current behavior, identify how to manage stress effectively, discover the significance of relationships and sexuality, learn to deal creatively with loneliness, discover values that give meaning to life and learn pathways to personal growth. Three hours lecture per week. (Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1030 or permission of the instructor.) F
  
  • PSYC 2130 - Life Span Psychology

    3 credit(s)


    ♦ Conception through the later adult years, psychological and physiological growth and development and death and dying. May also be registered as EDU 2130. Three hours lecture per week. (Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1030 or permission of the instructor.) S, Su
  
  • PSYC 2310 - Abnormal Psychology

    3 credit(s)


     Maladaptive and psychopathological behavioral patterns including causation, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment. Three hours lecture per week. (Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1030.) S, Su
  
  • PSYC 2801 - 2899 - Special Topics in Psychology

    1 - 6 credit(s)


     Detailed study of a specific topic in psychology. UD
  
  • PSYC 2900 - Individualized Studies in Psychology

    1 - 9 credit(s)


     Independent and individualized studies in psychology. Students may take more than one independent or individualized study in a given discipline up to a maximum of nine credit hours. UD

Reading

  
  • READ 0810 - Corequisite Reading

    3 credit(s)


     Following assessment and based on the plan created as a result of the individual’s diagnostic testing results, the student will work through the needed coursework to master Tennessee Board of Regents Reading competencies in the following categories: main ideas, supporting details, organization/relationships, vocabulary development, critical reading/logic and strategic reading.  There will be two hours of class time per week along with additional computer-assisted instruction and small group meetings.  Students will only cover those areas which their diagnostic scores deem necessary and will not be required to attend class sessions that do not meet their individual needs assessment. Two hours lecture and two hours lab per week. (Corequisite(s): ENGL 1010.) F,S

Religious Studies

  
  • REL 1070 - Old Testament Survey

    3 credit(s)


     Geographical, historical, political, literary and cultural background of the Old Testament; development of the Hebrew canon; and an overview of the law, prophets and writings. May be registered as HUM or REL 1070. Three hours lecture per week. UD
  
  • REL 1080 - New Testament Survey

    3 credit(s)


     Historical, cultural, political, philosophical and religious background of the New Testament; development of the canon; and authorship, date, circumstances and content of each book. May be registered as HUM or REL 1080. Three hours lecture per week. UD
 

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