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

» Course Descriptions


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.

 

Cooperative Education

Cooperative Education is the integration of classroom theory with practical work experience. The program requires a student to have specific periods of attendance at the college and specific periods of employment. The employment periods are established by cooperative agreements between the college and business, industry and government agencies. Students are advised to check with the institution to which they plan to attend concerning the transferability of these courses.

  
  • CPE 1030 - Cooperative Education/Office

    4 credit(s)


     Supervised employment or volunteer experience in a position related to the field of office administration (200 hours). Students must have a co-op placement in place before enrolling in this course. If assistance is required in locating a placement, students should contact the Cooperative Education Office in advance.  F,S
  
  • CPE 2000 - Workforce Development Co-op

    3 credit(s)


     Personal and professional development through course work combined with on-the-job experience in order to develop work ethics and transitional job skills in the workplace. The course requires a minimum of 150 hours of supervised employment experience. F, S
  
  • CPE 2010 - Cooperative Education III

    3 credit(s)


     Supervised employment experience (150 hours). Students must have a co-op placement in place before enrolling in this course. If assistance is required in locating a placement, students should contact the Cooperative Education Office in advance. F, S
  
  • CPE 2020 - Cooperative Education IV

    3 credit(s)


     Supervised employment experience (150 hours). Students must have a co-op placement in place before enrolling in this course. If assistance is required in locating a placement, students should contact the Cooperative Education Office in advance. F, S
  
  • CPE 2100 - Co-op/Internship Experience

    2 credit(s)


     Professional development through on-the-job experience in the student’s major area of study. The course requires a minimum of 100 hours of supervised employment or volunteer experience. Student must be recommended by the academic advisor before he/she can be placed. F, S

Criminal Justice

  
  • CRMJ 1010 - Introduction to Criminal Justice

    3 credit(s)


    Criminal justice administration emphasizing roles of police, courts, corrections and juveniles. Three hours lecture per week. F
  
  • CRMJ 1020 - Introduction to the Legal Process

    3 credit(s)


    Substantive aspects of criminal law including general principles applicable to criminal conduct, specific analysis of particular crimes and substantive defenses to crimes. Three hours lecture per week. F
  
  • CRMJ 2010 - Introduction to Law Enforcement

    3 credit(s)


    Rules of evidence applied to criminal procedures and procedures to implement law, including arrest, search warrants, testifying in court and pre-trial procedures. Three hours lecture per week. S
  
  • CRMJ 2020 - Introduction to Corrections

    3 credit(s)


    The correctional system and its alternatives. Three hours lecture per week. S
  
  • CRMJ 2110 - Legal Issues in Investigations

    3 credit(s)


     Legal issues and scientific and technical methods employed in criminal investigations. Three hours lecture per week. F
  
  • CRMJ 2210 - Issues in Juvenile Justice

    3 credit(s)


     Behavior and characteristics of juvenile offenders and methods of rehabilitation and court procedures. Three hours lecture per week. F
  
  • CRMJ 2410 - Externship

    4 credit(s)


     Supervised observation during a minimum of 150 hours experience with a field agency. (Prerequisite(s): At least nine hours of Criminal Justice coursework or permission of the instructor.) S
  
  • CRMJ 2801 – 2899 - Special Topics in Criminal Justice

    1 – 6 credit(s)


     Detailed study of a particular topic in criminal justice. UD
  
  • CRMJ 2900 - Individualized Studies in Criminal Justice

    1 – 9 credit(s)


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

Culinary

  
  • CULN 1200 - Sanitation and Food Safety

    2 credit(s)


     This primer course is designed to educate all students to the sacred trust between food production facilities and the general public. It should prepare each student to successfully complete the National Restaurant Association’s ServSafe or any similar certificate. Two hours lecture per week. UD
  
  • CULN 1305 - Nutrition for Culinary Arts

    3 credit(s)


     This is an introduction to the basic nutritional principles and guidelines.  Topics include nutrients, carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, minerals and vitamins.  Students plan meals and menus based on the above principles using nutritional guidelines as the primary basis. Three hours lecture per week. UD
  
  • CULN 1320 - Culinary I Fundamentals

    3 credit(s)


     This is the introductory food production class for culinary students. Topics include the theories and methods of cooking, vocabulary, and the development of safe and sanitary kitchen practices. Production items will include vegetable and starch preparation, stocks, sauces and soups, poultry and egg cookery. Three hours lecture per week. (Prerequisite(s): CULN 1200.) UD
  
  • CULN 1325 - Culinary II Fabrication

    3 credit(s)


     This course will introduce the principles of identifying, receiving, fabricating, and storing vegetables, fruits, herbs, nuts, grains, dry goods, prepared goods, dairy products and spices. Students will then explore the subject of meats, poultry, seafood and their application in food service operations. Three hours lecture per week. (Prerequisite(s): CULN 1320.) UD

Early Childhood Education

  
  • ECED 1310 - Introduction to Early Childhood

    3 credit(s)


     Introduction to Early Childhood is an introduction to the early childhood profession, including an emphasis on professionalism and developmentally appropriate practices.  The course also includes an overview of history of early education; theoretical program models; different types of early childhood programs, community resources; professional organizations, and contemporary trends and issues in programs for children from birth through age 8. Field experience required. Three hours lecture per week. F
  
  • ECED 2186 - Special Topics/Early Childhood

    1 credit(s)


      The study of programs, trends, and issues in the field of Early Childhood Education. One hour lecture per week. UD
  
  • ECED 2286 - Special Topics/Early Childhood

    2 credit(s)


      The study of programs, trends, and issues in the field of Early Childhood Education. Two hours lecture per week. UD
  
  • ECED 2300 - The Mentoring Teacher

    3 credit(s)


     The Mentoring Teacher is a study of philosophy, principles and methods of mentoring adults who have varying levels of training. Emphasis will be on the role of mentors as facilitators of adult learning, while also addressing the needs of parents, other staff, and of children from birth through age 8. Three hours lecture per week. UD
  
  • ECED 2310 - Safe/Healthy Environments

    3 credit(s)


     A study of the basic principles and practices of safety, health and nutrition as they relate to the early childhood setting, home and community for children from birth through age 8. Also included is a study of principles of creating appropriate learning environments for young children. Field experience required. Three hours lecture per week. F
  
  • ECED 2312 - Early Childhood Administration

    3 credit(s)


      Early Childhood Administration is a study of organization and administration practices applicable to programs serving children from birth through age 8. Topics of particular consideration include leadership, enrollment, public relations, staff management, financial management, facilities, regulations, family relations and program development. Field experience required. Three hours lecture per week. UD
  
  • ECED 2315 - Early Childhood Curriculum

    3 credit(s)


     Early Childhood Curriculum is a study of developmentally appropriate practices and the teacher’s role in supporting development of young children from birth through age 8. Also included is an emphasis on curriculum planning including goals, environment, and roles of teachers and of families, materials and settings. Field experience required. Three hours lecture per week. S
  
  • ECED 2320 - Infant/Toddler Development

    3 credit(s)


     Infant/Toddler Development is a study of the physical, cognitive, social and emotional aspects of young children and their application to the care, guidance and development of children from birth through age 8. Field experience required. Three hours lecture per week. S
  
  • ECED 2330 - Infant and Toddler Care

    3 credit(s)


     Infant and Toddler Care is a study of the care and education of infants and toddlers from birth to age 3 in group settings (i.e. child care centers, family-child care homes, Early Head Start, etc.).  Topics include rationales and strategies for supporting the whole child including cognitive, language, social-emotional, and physical development in a safe, responsive environment. The course emphasizes relationship-based care and education with special attention to the unique environmental aspects of programs for the child under 3. Three hours lecture per week. UD
  
  • ECED 2335 - Initial Practicum

    3 credit(s)


     Initial Practicum is a supervised practicum which includes a minimum of 30 clock hours in instruction and 45 clock hours in a clinical site approved by the Department (accredited agency, 3-Star or Department-approved site).  These hours may be completed in the candidate’s employment site with Department approval.  The course includes a study of the physical and human qualities that combine to create an environment that is safe and healthy and that promotes optimum learning for young children from birth through age 8. 45 hours of field experience. Three hours lecture per week. F
  
  • ECED 2340 - Family Dynamics

    3 credit(s)


     Family Dynamics is a study of the role of the family and community in the physical, cognitive, social and emotional growth of the child from birth through age 8.  Topics include the benefits of, and strategies for, developing positive, reciprocal relationships with families in an early childhood setting. Field experience required. Three hours lecture per week. S
  
  • ECED 2360 - Exceptional Child

    3 credit(s)


     Exceptional Child explores practices that early childhood professionals can apply to develop a more inclusive and accessible environment for all children from birth through age 8. It provides students with skills to include children of all abilities through appropriate arrangement of the environment. The course includes strategies for developing strong relationships with families and other community agencies. Field experience required. Three hours lecture per week. F
  
  • ECED 2365 - Final Practicum

    3 credit(s)


     Final Practicum is a supervised clinical experience with a minimum of 15 clock hours in instruction and 90 clock hours in a clinical site approved by the department (accredited agency, 3-star or department-approved site). Up to 45 hours may be completed in the student’s employment site with department approval. Focuses on the student’s demonstration of competencies that produce positive developmental outcomes for young children from birth through age 8. This should be one of the last courses taken in the ECED program. 90 hours of field experience. Three hours lecture per week. (Prerequisite(s): ECED 1310, ECED 2310, ECED 2315, ECED 2320, ECED 2340 and ECED 2335.) F,S
  
  • ECED 2370 - Developmental Assessment

    3 credit(s)


     Developmental Assessment covers assessment for children from birth through age 8. Both formal and informal instruments will be discussed, emphasizing tools that can be effectively used by teachers of young children. Considerations in choosing, administering and reporting results of assessments are also addressed. Field experience required. Three hours lecture per week. (Prerequisite(s): ECED 1310, ECED 2310, ECED 2320, ECED 2340 and 2335.) S
  
  • ECED 2380 - Language and Literacy

    3 credit(s)


     Language and Literacy focuses on research-based principles and practices for providing young children from birth through age 8 a strong foundation in language and literacy, using a developmentally appropriate approach. Field experience required. Three hours lecture per week. S
  
  • ECED 2385 - Early Childhood Math/Science

    3 credit(s)


     Early Childhood Math/Science is a course covering the standards, principles and practices in teaching mathematics and science to young children from birth through age 8. The course emphasizes developing an integrated math and science curriculum that includes appropriate content, processes, environment and materials and child-centered choices. Field experience required. Three hours lecture per week. F
  
  • ECED 2386 - Special Topics/Early Childhood

    3 credit(s)


      The study of programs, trends, and issues in the field of Early Childhood Education. Three hours lecture per week. UD
  
  • ECED 2390 - Creative Development

    3 credit(s)


     Creative Development provides strategies for promoting creative development of the young child from birth through age 8. Topics include understanding the concept of creativity: what it is, why it is important and how the development of creativity relates to art, music, movement and drama. Three hours lecture per week. UD
  
  • ECED 2510 - Children’s Literature

    3 credit(s)


     Literature for children through elementary grades. Does not fulfill the literature requirement. May also be listed as ENGL 2510. Three hours lecture per week. UD
  
  • ECED 2801 - 2899 - Special Topics in Early Childhood Education

    1 - 6 credit(s)


     Detailed study of a particular topic in early childhood education. UD
  
  • ECED 2900 - Individualized Studies in Early Childhood Education

    1 – 9 credit(s)


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

Economics

  
  • ECON 2010 - Macroeconomics

    3 credit(s)


    ♦ Economic analysis including unemployment, inflation, national income and its determination, international economics, fiscal policy, money and banking, monetary policy and economic growth. Three hours lecture per week. F, S
  
  • ECON 2020 - Microeconomics

    3 credit(s)


    ♦ Economic analysis including demand, supply, price, revenues, costs, profits, market structures, monopoly and oligopoly power and real-world markets. Three hours lecture per week. F, S
  
  • ECON 2801 – 2899 - Special Topics in Economics

    1 – 6 credit(s)


     Detailed study of a specific topic in economics. UD
  
  • ECON 2900 - Individualized Studies in Economics

    1 – 9 credit(s)


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

Education

  
  • EDU 1100 - Technology for Teachers

    3 credit(s)


     Introduction to Windows and Windows-based microcomputer packages including word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, Internet applications, basic PC troubleshooting, basic audiovisual and office equipment to facilitate quality classroom instruction. May be registered as INFS or EDU. Three hours lecture per week. F
  
  • EDU 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 PSYC 1130. Three hours lecture per week. (Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1030 or permission of the instructor.) F
  
  • EDU 1240 - Introduction to Peer Tutoring

    1 credit(s)


     Introduction to concepts, communication skills and strategies appropriate for peer tutoring. May also be registered as GEN 1240. One hour lecture per week. F, S
  
  • EDU 2000 - Introduction to Teaching

    3 credit(s)


     Comprehensive overview of the foundations of American education from an interdisciplinary perspective (incorporating historical, philosophical, political, economic, legal, social and curricular foundation). Field placement for 20 hours in public/non-public school settings is required. Three hours lecture per week. F, S
  
  • EDU 2040 - Child Growth and Development

    3 credit(s)


     The normal child from conception through early adolescence, childhood disorders, implications in working with children. Field experience required. May also be registered as PSYC 2040. Three hours lecture per week. (Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1030 or permission of the instructor.) UD
  
  • EDU 2130 - Life Span Psychology

    3 credit(s)


     ♦ Conception through later adult years, psychological and physiological growth and development, death and dying. May also be registered as PSYC 2130. Three hours lecture per week. (Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1030 or permission of the instructor.) S
  
  • EDU 2801 – 2899 - Special Topics in Education

    1 – 6 credit(s)


     Detailed study of a particular topic in education. UD
  
  • EDU 2900 - Individualized Studies in Education

    1 – 9 credit(s)


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

Electronics Technology

  
  • EET 1005 - Industrial Electricity

    3 credit(s)


     This entry level course covers the fundamentals of electricity and electrical theory. The course covers electrical symbols, electrical drawings, voltage, current, resistance and power. It includes Ohm’s law; series, parallel and combination circuits; and resistive and reactive circuits. It addresses electrical distribution systems and equipment, such as wiring, breakers, fuses, industrial safety for electrical systems and troubleshooting. Two hours lecture and two hours lab per week. F, S
  
  • EET 1010 - Electric Circuits I

    3 credit(s)


     Fundamental relations in DC circuits, series-parallel circuits, power, network transformations and multi-source circuits, network theorems, magnetic, capacitance, inductance, transient analysis, alternating current fundamentals, basic electrical measurement principles, troubleshooting and construction techniques. Two hours lecture and two hours lab per week. (Prerequisite/Corequisite(s) INT 1000.) F, S
  
  • EET 1020 - Electric Circuits II

    3 credit(s)


     Continuation of Electric Circuits I. Advanced concepts in AC circuits including reactance, impedance, series parallel RL, RC and RLC circuits, complex algebra, phasors, network theorems, power, power factor, filters, resonant circuits, decibels and logarithmic plots, measurement principles, troubleshooting and construction techniques. Two hours lecture and two hours lab per week. (Prerequisite(s): EET 1010.) (Prerequisite/Corequisite(s) MATH 1200.) S
  
  • EET 1100 - Electrical Wiring Techniques

    3 credit(s)


     Theory and applications of electrical wiring in the residential and commercial industries. One hour lecture and four hours lab per week. UD
  
  • EET 1110 - Electrical Systems in HVAC

    3 credit(s)


     AC and DC circuitry, identification and functions of electrical components in HVAC systems, troubleshooting and repair. Two hours lecture and two hours lab per week. S
  
  • EET 1210 - Digital Electronics I

    3 credit(s)


     Fundamental characteristics and operation of digital logic including number systems and codes, logic gates, combinational logic, Boolean algebra, flipflops, monostable multi vibrators, logic families, IC specifications, simple interfacing, encoding, decoding, displays, troubleshooting and construction techniques. Two hours lecture and two hours lab per week. (Corequisite(s): EET 1010.) F
  
  • EET 1220 - Digital Electronics II

    3 credit(s)


     A study of counters, shift registers, oscillators, memory devices, digital systems, interfacing of digital devices with analog devices, specific microprocessors, construction techniques and troubleshooting. Two hours lecture and two hours lab per week. (Prerequisite(s): EET 1210.) S
  
  • EET 1310 - Analog Electronics

    3 credit(s)


     Fundamental characteristics and operation of semiconductor materials and on-junction devices including diodes, bipolar and FET transistors and thyristors. Applications including linear power supplies, small-signal amplifiers, power amplifiers, operational amplifiers, frequency responses, stability, compensations, feedback, oscillators, filters, regulators, troubleshooting and construction techniques. Two hours lecture and two hours lab per week. (Prerequisite(s): EET 1010.) F, S
  
  • EET 2010 - Electric Machines

    3 credit(s)


     Energy; electrical power; magnetism; characteristics of batteries; wire size; and the theory and application of transformers, motors and generators. Two hours lecture and two hours lab per week. (Prerequisite(s): EET 1010.) S
  
  • EET 2020 - Electrical Controls

    3 credit(s)


     Process control circuits using relay logic; solid state controllers (PLCs). Two hours lecture and two hours lab per week. (Prerequisite(s): EET 1010.) S
  
  • EET 2220 - Computer Systems/Robotics

    3 credit(s)


     Electronic interface systems as applied to automation and robotics. Two hours lecture and two hours lab per week. S
  
  • EET 2801 – 2899 - Special Topics in Electronics Technology

    1 – 6 credit(s)


     Detailed study of a specific topic in electronics technology. UD
  
  • EET 2900 - Individualized Studies in Electronics Technology

    1 – 9 credit(s)


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

Emergency Medical Technician

These courses are designed solely for individuals who desire credentials as Emergency Medical Technicians. Individuals seeking admission should contact the Division of Health and Wellness.

Students will be required to meet all health and safety guidelines of affiliating agencies, including a urine or blood drug screen.

Students will be required to undergo a criminal background check prior to clinical internship. If, as a result of a required criminal background check, a student is prohibited from a clinical affiliate agency, the student may be dismissed from the program.

Upon successful completion of EMT 1010 and 1020, students will be eligible to take the National Registry Exam, which leads to National Registry certification as Emergency Medical Technician–Basic and licensure in Tennessee as Emergency Medical Technician–Intravenous Therapy.

All interested individuals will be assigned class space as available. Students must maintain a current card denoting successful completion of a Professional Rescuer CPR course while in the EMT classes. Students will be required to undergo physical exam/health verification. Students will be required to wear a uniform to class as well as the clinical experience. Students are required to purchase malpractice insurance through the college at the time of registration for the EMT class.

  
  • EMSB 1101 - EMT Medical Skills Lab

    1 credit(s)


     EMT Medical Skills Lab is a laboratory based course utilizing scenarios to emphasize EMS operations, communications, documentation, medical/legal/ethical considerations, airway management, respiratory emergencies, cardiovascular emergencies, acute diabetic emergencies, abdominal and gastrointestinal emergencies, urologic emergencies, anaphylactic reactions, behavioral emergencies, assisting with medication administration, and successful assessment of patients with a variety of medical concerns.  This course includes application of principles and processes discussed in EMT Medical Emergencies. Contact/lab/clinical hours: 30. (Prerequisite(s): Admission to the EMT Program.) (Corequisite(s): EMSB 1102, EMSB 1111, EMSB 1112, EMSB 1601 and EMSB 1602.) F,S
  
  • EMSB 1102 - EMT Trauma and Medical Skills Lab

    1 credit(s)


     EMT Trauma and Medical Skills Lab is a laboratory based course utilizing scenarios to emphasize obstetrics and gynecology, neonatal care, pediatric emergencies, geriatric emergencies, environmental emergencies, patients with special challenges, trauma and shock. Contact/lab/clinical hours: 30. (Corequisite(s): EMSB 1101, EMSB 1111, EMSB 1112, EMSB 1601 and EMSB 1602.) F,S
  
  • EMSB 1111 - EMT Clinical

    1 credit(s)


     EMT Clinical is one of the two clinical courses designed to allow the student to meet all psychomotor and affective outcomes for the clinical requirements of an EMT program and build upon the concepts and knowledge learned in EMT Medical Emergencies and EMS Operations. Contact/lab/clinical hours: 48-96. (Prerequisite(s): Admission to the EMT Program.) (Corequisite(s): EMSB 1101, EMSB 1102, EMSB 1112, EMSB 1601 and EMSB 1602.) F,S
  
  • EMSB 1112 - EMT Field Internship

    1 credit(s)


     EMT Field Internship is one of two clinical courses designed to allow the student to meet all psychomotor and affective outcomes for the clinical requirements of an EMT program and build upon the concepts and knowledge learned during prior and/or concurrent courses. Contact/lab/clinical hours: 48-96. (Prerequisite/Corequisite(s) EMSB 1101, EMSB 1102, EMSB 1111, EMSB 1601 and EMSB 1602. F,S
  
  • EMSB 1601 - EMT Medical Emergencies and EMS Operations

    6 credit(s)


     EMT Medical Emergencies and EMS Operations is one of two lecture courses designed to provide the student with the knowledge of an entry-level Emergency Medical Technician (EMT).  This course includes the following topics: Emergency Medical Responder-National Educational Standards competencies, roles and responsibilities of the EMT, workforce safety, wellness, public health, communications, documentation, EMS operations, medical/legal/ethical consideration, fundamental anatomy and physiology, life span development, fundamental pathophysiology, patient assessment, airway management, respiratory emergencies, cardiovascular emergencies, acute diabetic emergencies, abdominal and gastrointestinal emergencies, urologic emergencies, anaphylactic reactions and behavioral emergencies. Six hours lecture per week. (Prerequisite(s): Admission to the EMT Program.) (Corequisite(s): EMSB 1101, EMSB 1102, EMSB 1111, EMSB 1112 and EMSB 1602.) F,S
  
  • EMSB 1602 - EMT Trauma and Medical Emergencies

    6 credit(s)


     EMT Trauma and Medical Emergencies is one of two lecture courses designed to provide the student with the knowledge of an entry-level Emergency Medical Technician (EMT).  This course includes the following topics: obstetrics and gynecology, neonatal care, pediatric emergencies, geriatric emergencies, environmental emergencies, patients with special challenges, trauma and shock.  Trauma and shock will include the following topics:  bleeding, soft tissue injuries, head and spine injuries, face and neck injuries, chest injuries, abdominal and genitourinary injuries, and orthopedic injuries. Six hours lecture per week. (Prerequisite/Corequisite(s) EMSB 1101, EMSB 1102, EMSB 1111, EMSB 1112 and EMSB 1601.) F,S
  
  • EMT 1030 - EMT-IV Accelerated

    16 credit(s)


     This course combines the EMT Basic I and II courses into one semester and incorporates all state-mandated content and skills required for EMT-IV licensure. Because of the accelerated nature of this course, it is suggested that students have some type of health care emergency experience (firefighter, nurse, first responder). Sixteen hours lecture per week. (Prerequisite/Corequisite(s) All required learning support reading and writing courses. F, S
  
  • EMT 1040 - Emergency Medical Responder

    3 credit(s)


     This initial training course in the art of pre-hospital emergency medical care follows the guidelines set by the Department of Transportation (D.O.T.).  Successful completion enables the individuals trained to assess patients, use AEDs, provide emergency care including splinting broken bones, assist in childbirth and, when necessary, move patients without causing injury. Three hours lecture per week. F, S
  
  • EMT 2801 - 2899 - Special Topics in Emergency Medical Technician

    1 - 6 credit(s)


     Detailed study of a particular topic in emergency medical technician. UD
  
  • EMT 2900 - Individualized Studies in Emergency Medical Technician

    1-9 credit(s)


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

Engineering

  
  • ENGR 2110 - 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 PHYS 2710. Three hours lecture per week. (Prerequisite(s): PHYS 2110.) F
  
  • ENGR 2120 - 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 PHYS 2720. Three hours lecture per week. (Prerequisite(s): ENGR 2110.) (Corequisite(s): MATH 2120.) S
  
  • ENGR 2130 - Engineering Circuits

    3 credit(s)


    DC and AC analysis of circuits with resistors, capacitors, inductors and operational amplifiers; first- and second-order transients; and Laplace transform.  May also be registered as PHYS 2610. Three hours lecture and two hours lab per week. (Prerequisite(s): PHYS 2120.) S

Engineering Graphics

  
  • ERG 1010 - Engineering Graphics

    3 credit(s)


     Sketching and shape description, orthographic projection, sections, auxiliaries, revolutions and geometric constructions. Emphasis is placed on conceptualization. Two hours lecture and two hours lab per week. F
  
  • ERG 2010 - Computer Aided Design I

    3 credit(s)


     Drafting fundamentals using current AutoCAD software including basics of point entry and selection techniques, layers, blocks, text, dimensioning, object creation and modifications. Two hours lecture and two hours lab per week. F
  
  • ERG 2020 - Computer Aided Design II

    3 credit(s)


     Advanced techniques used in two-dimensional CAD drafting including advanced dimensions, attribute-enhanced blocks, user coordinate systems and use of paper-space layout for display and plotting of drawings to scale. Two hours lecture and two hours lab per week. (Prerequisite(s): ERG 2010 or permission of the instructor.) S
  
  • ERG 2030 - Computer Aided Design 3-D

    3 credit(s)


     Application of three-dimensional techniques with AutoCAD software. Includes wireframe, surfacing, solid modeling techniques, use of viewing methods, user coordinate systems and automation of 2-D drawing creation from solid models. Two hours lecture and two hours lab per week. F
  
  • ERG 2040 - CAD Customization

    3 credit(s)


     Customization of AutoCAD software. Includes manipulating the user interface to enhance productivity, set up of user profiles, creation of template drawings, changes to the creation of tool bars and buttons, script files, menu editing and creation, image tile menus, custom line types and hatch patterns. Basic use of Lisp routines for shortcuts. Two hours lecture and two hours lab per week. (Prerequisite(s): ERG 2020 or permission of the instructor.) UD
  
  • ERG 2050 - CAD Projects

    2 credit(s)


     Development of a full set of working drawings incorporating the use of fundamental and advanced CAD techniques including three-dimensional applications and customization. Two hours per week. (Prerequisite(s): Permission of the instructor.) S
  
  • ERG 2100 - CAD Mapping

    3 credit(s)


     This class is designed for the surveying CAD user. The student will learn to use the software Land Desktop and its add-ons, developed by Autodesk, in order to create maps from data taken from survey instruments. This course will also incorporate a group project depicting a surveying team. One hour lecture and four hours lab per week. (Prerequisite(s): ERG 2010 or permission of the instructor.) S
  
  • ERG 2801 - 2899 - Special Topics in Engineering Graphics

    1 - 6 credit(s)


     Detailed study of a specific topic in engineering graphics. UD
  
  • ERG 2900 - Individualized Studies in Engineering Graphics

    1-9 credit(s)


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

English

Prior to enrollment in any college-level English course, if applicable, students must first complete any learning support writing requirements indicated by placement testing assessment. (See Admission Requirements. )

Composition courses (ENGL 1010, 1020) must be taken in sequence. No composition courses may be taken simultaneously and no literature courses (World Literature ENGL 2310, 2320; English Literature ENGL 2210, 2220; American Literature ENGL 2110, 2120) may be taken before the composition sequence has been completed. Literature courses may be taken out of sequence.

  
  • ENGL 0800 - Learning Support: Writing

    3 credit(s)


     Grammar and mechanical correctness, standard sentence structures, topic development, organizational skills, paragraph and essay development, vocabulary selection, sentence variety and revision skills.  Studio course (meets in writing lab). Three hours lecture per week. F,S
  
  • ENGL 0900 - Writer’s Workshop

    2 credit(s)


      This course provides intensive instruction and practice in writing coherent paragraphs and essays for specific audiences.  The course includes the process of drafting, revising, and editing as well as instruction in grammar, mechanics, and usage. Two hours lecture per week. (Corequisite(s): ENGL 1010.) F,S
  
  • ENGL 1010 - English Composition I

    3 credit(s)


    ♦ Writing with emphasis on the expository and argumentative essay. Three hours lecture per week. F, S
  
  • ENGL 1020 - English Composition II

    3 credit(s)


    ♦ Critical and analytical writing based on works of literature; documented library research paper required. Three hours lecture per week. (Prerequisite(s): ENGL 1010.) F, S
  
  • ENGL 2110 - Early American Literature

    3 credit(s)


    ♦ Colonial, Federalist and Romantic literature. Three hours lecture per week. (Prerequisite(s): ENGL 1020.) F
  
  • ENGL 2120 - Modern American Literature

    3 credit(s)


    ♦ Realism through 21st century literature. Three hours lecture per week. (Prerequisite(s): ENGL 1020.) S
  
  • ENGL 2210 - Early British Literature

    3 credit(s)


    ♦ Medieval, Renaissance, Neo-classic and Pre-Romantic British literature. Three hours lecture per week. (Prerequisite(s): ENGL 1020.) F
  
  • ENGL 2220 - Modern British Literature

    3 credit(s)


    ♦ Romantic, Victorian and modern British literature. Three hours lecture per week. (Prerequisite(s): ENGL 1020.) S
  
  • ENGL 2310 - Early World Literature

    3 credit(s)


    ♦ Selected world masterpieces from the ancient, medieval and Renaissance periods. Three hours lecture per week. (Prerequisite(s): ENGL 1020.) F
  
  • ENGL 2320 - Modern World Literature

    3 credit(s)


    ♦ Selected world masterpieces from the Enlightenment, the 19th century and the 20th century. Three hours lecture per week. (Prerequisite(s): ENGL 1020.) S
  
  • ENGL 2510 - Children’s Literature

    3 credit(s)


     Literature for children through the elementary grades. Does not fulfill the literature requirement. May also be registered as HUM 2510. Three hours lecture per week. UD
  
  • ENGL 2610 - Creative Writing

    3 credit(s)


     Students write specific creative writing assignments, as well as personal creations, with themes in the genres of poetry, short fiction and drama. Does not fulfill the literature requirement. Three hours lecture per week. (Prerequisite(s): All required learning support writing courses.) F,S
  
  • ENGL 2801 - 2899 - Special Topics in English

    1 - 6 credit(s)


     Detailed study of a specific topic in English or literature. UD
  
  • ENGL 2900 - Individualized Studies in English

    1-9 credit(s)


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

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