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2018-2019 Catalog & Student Handbook 
    
2018-2019 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.

 

Music

  
  • MUS 2480 - Concert Band IV

    2 credit(s)


     Music Ensemble open to all students. No prerequisite required. Students will develop individual musicianship through a large ensemble experience, providing an opportunity to gain practical experience, and exposure to quality repertoire using various rehearsal technique. This course will satisfy ensemble requirements. F,S
  
  • MUS 2670 - Guitar III Non-Major

    1 credit(s)


     Private instruction in guitar to develop musicianship, technical and expressive skills. Additional fee: $45 for one credit hour. F,S
  
  • MUS 2680 - Guitar IV Non-Major

    1 credit(s)


     Private instruction in guitar to develop musicianship, technical and expressive skills. Additional fee: $45 for one credit hour. F,S
  
  • MUS 2770 - Guitar III Major

    2 credit(s)


     Private Instruction in guitar as major instrument to develop musicianship, technical and expressive skills. Preparation for entrance auditions at transfer institution. Additional fee: $75 for two credit hours. F,S
  
  • MUS 2780 - Guitar IV Major

    2 credit(s)


     Private Instruction in guitar as major instrument to develop musicianship, technical and expressive skills. Preparation for entrance auditions at transfer institution. 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.

  
  • NRSG 1100 - Transition to Professional Nursing

    1 credit(s)


    Course is designed to assist the student in transitioning to the role of the professional nurse. This course is not transferable for meeting degree requirements. Additional fee: $25 per credit hour. One hour lecture per week. (Prerequisite(s): Program admission.) UD
  
  • NRSG 1320 - Women’s Health and the Childbearing Family

    3 credit(s)


    This course applies the core concepts that provide the basis for the knowledge, skills and attitudes that are essential for providing safe nursing care for women, infants, childbearing patients and families including pharmacological management. Additional fee: $25 per credit hour. Two hours lecture and one hour lab per week. (Prerequisite(s): NRSG 1710.) S,Su
  
  • NRSG 1330 - Pediatric Nursing

    3 credit(s)


    This course applies the core concepts that provide the basis for knowledge, skills and attitudes that are essential for providing safe nursing care for children with alterations in health including pharmacological management. Additional fee: $25 per credit hour. Two hours lecture and one hour lab per week. F,Su
  
  • NRSG 1340 - Mental Health Nursing

    3 credit(s)


    The course applies for core concepts that provide the basis for knowledge, skills and attitudes that are essential for providing safe nursing for clients with alterations in mental health including pharmacological management. Additional fee: $25 per credit hour. Two hours lecture and one hour lab per week. F,Su
  
  • NRSG 1500 - Transition to Professional Nursing

    5 credit(s)


    Course is designed to assist the licensed practical nurse in transitioning to the role of the professional nurse. This course is not transferable for meeting degree requirements. Additional fee: $25 per credit hour. Three hours lecture and two hours lab per week. (Prerequisite(s): Program admission.) UD
  
  • NRSG 1600 - Transition to Professional Nursing

    6 credit(s)


    Course is designed to assist the student in transitioning to the role of the professional nurse. This course is not transferable for meeting degree requirements. Additional fee: $25 per credit hour. Four hours lecture and two hours lab per week. (Prerequisite(s): Program admission.) UD
  
  • NRSG 1700 - Transition to Professional Nursing

    7 credit(s)


    Course is designed to assist the student in transitioning to the role of the professional nurse. This course is not transferable for meeting degree requirements. Additional fee: $25 per credit hour. Five hours lecture and two hours lab per week. (Prerequisite(s): Program admission.) UD
  
  • NRSG 1701 - Transition to Professional Nursing (Paramedic)

    7 credit(s)


    Course is designed to assist the licensed paramedic in transitioning to the role of the professional nurse. This course is not transferable for meeting degree requirements. Additional fee: $25 per credit hour. Four hours lecture and three hours lab per week. (Prerequisite(s): Program admission.) UD
  
  • NRSG 1710 - Fundamentals of Nursing

    7 credit(s)


    An introduction to the core concepts that provide the basis for knowledge, skills and attitudes that emphasize fundamental principles necessary to provide safe nursing care for individuals with basic alterations in homeostasis and health. Additional fee: $25 per credit hour. Four hours lecture and three hours lab per week. (Prerequisite(s): Program admission.) F,S
  
  • NRSG 1720 - Medical Surgical Nursing I

    7 credit(s)


    This course applies the core concepts that provide the basis for the knowledge, skills and attitudes that are essential for providing safe nursing care including pharmacological management for adults with alterations in health that are primarily chronic in nature. Additional fee: $25 per credit hour. Five hours lecture and two hours lab per week. (Prerequisite(s): NRSG 1710.) F,S
  
  • NRSG 2240 - Professional Practice in Nursing

    2 credit(s)


    This course examines management and leadership concepts, issues, roles and functions as applied to the role of the professional nurse in various healthcare settings. Additional fee: $25 per credit hour. Two hours lecture per week. (Prerequisite(s): NRSG 2730.) S,Su
  
  • NRSG 2730 - Medical Surgical Nursing II

    7 credit(s)


    This course applies the core concepts that provide the basis for the knowledge, skills and attitudes that are essential for providing safe nursing care including pharmacological management for adults with alterations in health that are primarily acute in nature. Additional fee: $25 per credit hour. Five hours lecture and two hours lab per week. (Prerequisite(s): NRSG 1720.) S,F
  
  • NRSG 2740 - Medical Surgical Nursing III

    7 credit(s)


    This course applies the core concepts that provides the basis for the knowledge, skills and attitudes that are essential for providing safe nursing care including pharmacological management for adults with alterations in health of a more complex nature. Additional fee: $25 per credit hour. Five hours lecture and two hours lab per week. (Prerequisite(s): NRSG 2730.) S,F

Paramedic

These courses are designed solely for individuals who have credentials as a TN Advanced Emergency Medical Technician and are looking to further their EMS careers into Paramedic. Individuals seeking admission should contact the Division of Health and Wellness.

Students will have to complete an application process for the Paramedic program. This includes filling out an application for the Paramedic program, completing an AEMT knowledge based test and an interview. 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 the Paramedic program, which is a three-semester program that starts in the fall semester and is completed the end of the summer semester, students will be eligible to take the National Registry Exam, which leads to National Registry certification as a Paramedic and licensure in Tennessee as a Paramedic.

All interested individuals will be assigned class space as available. Students must maintain a current card denoting successful completion of a Professional Healthcare CPR course while in the Paramedic 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 Paramedic class.

  
  • 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 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 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 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 2402.) (Corequisite(s): EMSP 2403 and 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 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 2802.) (Corequisite(s): EMSP 2303 and 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, 1401 and 1801.) (Corequisite(s): EMSP 2402 and 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 2412.) (Corequisite(s): EMSP 2303 and 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): EMSP 2402 and 2412.) S

Philosophy

  
  • PHIL 1030 - Introduction to Philosophy

    3 credit(s)


    ♦ This course is a basic overview of philosophy and its development throughout history. We will learn to think as philosophers and discover some of the major thinkers and schools of thought in western philosophy. Three hours lecture per week. UD
  
  • PHIL 1040 - Introduction to Ethics

    3 credit(s)


     ♦ Survey of ethics in personal relations, politics, business, the professions and the military. 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.) 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

  
  • 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 - Survey of 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 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 2025 - State and Local Government

    3 credit(s)


    This course covers the politics of and administration at the state and local levels. Legislative, judicial and administrative structures and processes are covered as well as several major issues and problems of state and local governments.  Three hours lecture per week. UD
  
  • POLS 2035 - International Relations

    3 credit(s)


    This course is designed to provide a broad introduction to International Relations (IR). The course content will cover fundamental theories, issues, methods of inquiry and terminology that comprise the study of IR as well as how those fundamentals help students to understand and to analyze selected aspects of current international politics. Students will learn about the major IR theories of realism, liberalism and constructivism as well as related topics such as theories of conflict, decision-making theory, international organizations and terrorism.  Three hours lecture per week. UD
  
  • POLS 2050 - Comparative World Politics

    3 credit(s)


    Analysis of politics and political systems in various countries. Students will acquire a general understanding of the key concepts and ideas upon which different systems of government are based.  Three hours lecture per week. 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 - Introduction to 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 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.) 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.) F
  
  • PSYC 2130 - Lifespan Development Psychology

    3 credit(s)


    ♦ Conception through the later adult years, psychological and physiological growth and development and death and dying. Three hours lecture per week. (Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1030.) 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

Recording Industry

  
  • RIM 2000 - History of the Recording Industry

    3 credit(s)


    Traces the development of the technology, business, major record labels, and the music recorded as well as significant individuals in these areas.  Three hours lecture per week. F,S
  
  • RIM 2010 - Audio Fundamentals

    3 credit(s)


    Examines theories and technologies used in audio production for music, radio, TV, and film. Provides the management-oriented student with a useful vocabulary covering the area of audio production and provides the production-oriented student with the basic theory upon which production skills can be built.  Three hours lecture per week. S
  
  • RIM 2600 - Survey of the Recording Industry

    3 credit(s)


    Examination of the industry including, but not limited to, artist development, songwriting, publishing, record companies, record marketing and promotion, copyright, performance rights, and careers. Three hours lecture per week. 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
  
  • REL 2801 - 2899 - Special Topics in Religious Studies

    1 - 6 credit(s)


     Detailed study of a particular topic in Religious Studies. UD
  
  • REL 2900 - Individualized Studies in Religious Studies

    1 - 9 credit(s)


     Independent and individualized studies in Religious Studies. 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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