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2019-2020 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.
 

Mechatronics
  

  • MECH 2320 - Motor Control

    3 credit(s)

     A study of the principles of AC and DC motors, motor control and general machine operations in a mechatronic system including functions and properties of machine control elements and the roles they play within the system. Topics include general machine operations and motor control techniques. Two hours lecture and two hours lab per week. S
  

  • MECH 2425 - Mechanics and Machine Elements

    4 credit(s)

     This course is a study of the mechanical components that are included in a complex mechatronic system. Topics covered will include an overview of Statics and Kinetics with a focus on force system analysis, study of equilibrium, frames and machines, friction and the effects of forces on the motion of objects. Fundamentals and classification of machine elements to include calculations involving force, stress and wear analysis are covered. Three hours lecture and two hours lab per week. (Prerequisite(s): MECH 1320.) S
  

  • MECH 2440 - Process Control Technologies

    4 credit(s)

     This course is a study of the Process Control technologies associated with a complex mechatronics system. Topics covered will include the Closed Loop Control; interaction between controllers, sensors and actuators; controller operating parameters; PID controllers; ON/OFF and PID controllers; and the differences between controllers typically used in mechatronics systems. The analysis of plant documentation and manuals, the creation and interpretation of charts with diagrams for time-based changes of measured values is covered. Three hours lecture and two hours lab per week. (Prerequisite(s): MECH 1310.) F
  

  • MECH 2441 - Introduction to Totally Integrated Automation

    4 credit(s)

     This course is an introduction to Totally Integrated Automation of PLC systems. Topics covered will include the automation pyramid, analogue sensors and actuators, STEP 7 functions, MPI-Bus and PROFIBUS systems, and systems maintenance and troubleshooting. Three hours lecture and two hours lab per week. (Prerequisite(s): MECH 1340.) F
  

  • MECH 2480 - Automation Systems

    4 credit(s)

     This course is a study of the automation systems utilized within a mechatronics system. Topics covered will include Metal Cutting, CNC, CAD, CAM and programming microcontrollers used in modern manufacturing technologies. Three hours lecture and two hours lab per week. (Prerequisite(s): MECH 1340.) S
  

  • MECH 2490 - Manufacturing Applications

    4 credit(s)

     A study of manufacturing improvement processes in a mechatronics system for real world applications. Topics covered will include process variation, waste reduction, continuous improvement and basic time study methods. Students will work as a team to apply improvement methods in a real world application with a final presentation. Three hours lecture and two hours lab per week. (Prerequisite(s): MECH 2440, 2441 and 2480.) S

Medical Assisting

 A student must be admitted to the Medical Assisting Program before enrolling in any MDCA courses.
  

  • MDCA 1301 - Medical Assisting I

    3 credit(s)

     This course is designed to provide the medical assisting student with lectures and activities related to the entry-level skills performed by Medical Assistants in physicians’ practices.  These lectures and activities will relate directly to the anatomy and physiology of the human body as outlined in the learning outcomes. Official admission to the Medical Assisting program is required. Three hours lecture per week. F
  

  • MDCA 1302 - Medical Assisting II

    3 credit(s)

     This course is designed to provide the medical assisting student with lectures and activities related to the entry-level skills performed by Medical Assistants in physician’s practices.  These lectures and activities will relate directly to communication, patient assessment, patient education, nutrition and health promotion, dermatology, gastroenterology, urology, male reproduction, neurology, mental health, cardiology, geriatrics, and diagnostic imaging. Three hours lecture per week. (Prerequisite(s): MDCA 1301.) S
  

  • MDCA 1303 - MA Administrative Procedures

    3 credit(s)

     This course is designed to provide the student with lectures and simulated administrative activities performed by Medical Assistants in physicians’ practices.  Simulated activities are described in the learning objectives.  Qualifications, professionalism and career opportunities for a Medical Assistant will also be presented.  Official admission to the Medical Assisting Program is required. Three hours per week. (Prerequisite(s): MDCA 1301.) S
  

  • MDCA 2180 - MA Special Topics

    1 credit(s)

     Special topics relating to various aspects of medical assisting. This course may be repeated for credit with departmental permission. Topics will be determined from consults with advisory committees, research of the healthcare industry’s best practices and direction from departmental advisors. UD
  

  • MDCA 2280 - MA Special Topics

    2 credit(s)

     Special topics relating to various aspects of medical assisting. This course may be repeated for credit with departmental permission. Topics will be determined from consults with advisory committees, research of the healthcare industry’s best practices and direction from departmental advisors. UD
  

  • MDCA 2301 - Medical Assisting Pharmacology

    3 credit(s)

     Emphasis will be placed on: the top 50 prescribed drugs, preparation of prescriptions and medications including mathematical dosage calculations, names and classifications of drugs, medical abbreviations, legal regulations, the use of drug references including the Physician’s Desk Reference (PDR), brand and generic names, side effects, writing prescriptions, drugs used for emergency use, principles of preparing and administering oral and parenteral medications, effects of medications on body systems and treatment purpose. Official admission to the Medical Assisting Program is required. Three hours lecture per week. F
  

  • MDCA 2302 - Healthcare Legal/Ethical Issues

    3 credit(s)

     This course is designed to provide information related to law & ethics, making ethical decisions, working in health care, the courts & contracts, professional liability and medical malpractice, defenses to liability suits, medical records & informed consent, privacy law & HIPAA, physician’s public duties & responsibilities, workplace legalities, the beginning of life & childhood, death & dying, and health care trends & forecasts. Three hours lecture per week. F
  

  • MDCA 2306 - Medical Assisting Seminar

    3 credit(s)

    This course prepares the student for Practicum and employment through instruction on resumes, portfolios, attire and interviewing skills. In addition, registration and prep to take the Certified Medical Assistant (American Association of Medical Assistants) credentialing exam will be discussed as well as practice CMA (AAMA) exams. Three hours lecture per week. (Prerequisite(s): MDCA 2403.) (Corequisite(s): MDCA 2404 and 2405.) S
  

  • MDCA 2380 - MA Special Topics

    3 credit(s)

     Special topics relating to various aspects of medical assisting. This course may be repeated for credit with departmental permission. Topics will be determined from consults with advisory committees, research of the healthcare industry’s best practices and direction from departmental advisors. UD
  

  • MDCA 2403 - Medical Assisting III

    4 credit(s)

     This course is designed to provide the student with lectures and simulated clinical activities related to the entry-level skills performed by Medical Assistants in a physician’s practice.  Students are required to perform a variety of those entry-level clinical skills through performance of supervised lab assignments and competency evaluations.  Selected performance objectives for all graded competency evaluations will be provided to each student and discussed in class or lab sessions. Two hours lecture and four hours lab per week. (Prerequisite(s): MDCA 1302.) F
  

  • MDCA 2404 - Medical Assisting IV

    4 credit(s)

     This course is designed primarily to provide the student with lectures and simulated clinical activities related to the entry-level skills performed by Medical assistants in a physician’s office lab (POL).  A variety of common diagnostic laboratory tasks typical of a physician’s office or ambulatory clinic will be completed through performance of supervised lab assignments and skills competency evaluations.  Two hours lecture and four hours lab per week. (Prerequisite(s): MDCA 2403.) S
  

  • MDCA 2405 - Medical Assisting Practicum

    4 credit(s)

     An unpaid, supervised practicum (externship) of at least 160 contact hours in an ambulatory healthcare setting, performing psychomotor and affective competencies, must be completed prior to graduation.  On-site supervision of the student must be provided by an individual who has knowledge of the medical assisting profession.  The practicum experience and instruction of students will be meaningful and parallel in content and concept with the material presented in lecture and laboratory sessions.  The affiliate sites will afford students a variety of experiences. The Practicum (Externship) is provided to enable second-year medical assisting students to receive practical training and experience in approved affiliate sites: general and specialty physician’s offices under the supervision of physicians, office managers, CMAs (AAMA) and other trained personnel. Four hours per week. (Prerequisite/Corequisite(s) MDCA 2403.) S

Medical Informatics
  

  • MEDI 2312 - Medical Informatics Internship

    3 credit(s)

    This course will be a field experience such as an internship. This course requires a minimum of 150 hours of supervised employment or volunteer experience. Student must be recommended by the academic advisor before they can register. S

Music
  

  • MUS 1027 - Class Piano I

    1 credit(s)

    Class piano instruction for non-keyboard music majors intending to major or minor in music at the bachelor degree level. Two hours lecture per week. F,S
  

  • MUS 1030 - Introduction to Music

    3 credit(s)

    ♦ Experience in listening to and understanding music from the Middle Ages to the present. Three hours lecture per week. (Prerequisite(s): All required learning support reading and writing courses must be completed.) F,S
  

  • MUS 1040 - Conducting

    2 credit(s)

    This conducting course is an introduction to basic conducting skills with an emphasis on the art and study of conducting, baton technique, left-hand technique, non-verbal communication, leadership, conducting vocabulary, transpositions and score reading. Two hours lecture per week. S
  

  • MUS 1057 - Music Theory I

    3 credit(s)

    Introduction to the basic elements of music including: the staff, clefs and pitch; note values, time signatures, and rhythmic notation; musical terms and articulations; key signatures, scales, intervals, triads, dominant seventh chords, chord progressions and inversions; modes; composing and harmonizing a melody, and musical forms. Keyboard harmonization, sight singing and melodic and harmonic dictation, along with exploration of music technology and compositional techniques will also be incorporated. Three hours lecture per week. (Corequisite(s): MUS 1510.) F
  

  • MUS 1058 - Ear Training I

    1 credit(s)

    The purpose of this course is to recognize and write down tonal music.  Fundamental skills of ear training will include melodic contour, chords and scales, using both melodic and harmonic dictation.  Basic sight-singing skills and interval study will also be included. One hour lecture per week. (Corequisite(s): MUS 1010.) F
  

  • MUS 1110 - Vocal Rhapsody I

    2 credit(s)

     This is an auditioned vocal ensemble with an emphasis in performing various styles of repertoire from early Renaissance to contemporary songs. Students will study fundamentals of vocal production and musical notation. They will learn basic performance and choreography techniques. Vocal Rhapsody is a CSCC performance choir which may have an extensive schedule of required performances both on campus and in the service area. F,S
  

  • MUS 1120 - Vocal Rhapsody II

    2 credit(s)

     This is an auditioned vocal ensemble with an emphasis in performing various styles of repertoire from early Renaissance to contemporary songs. Students will study fundamentals of vocal production and musical notation. They will learn basic performance and choreography techniques. Vocal Rhapsody is a CSCC performance choir which may have an extensive schedule of required performances both on campus and in the service area. F,S
  

  • MUS 1127 - Class Piano II

    1 credit(s)

    Class piano instruction for non-keyboard music majors intending to major or minor in music at the bachelor degree level. Two hours lecture per week. (Prerequisite(s): MUS 1027.) F,S
  

  • MUS 1150 - Voice I Non-Major

    1 credit(s)

     Private instruction in voice using exercises, vocalizations and songs to develop musicianship, technical and expressive skills. Additional fee: $45 for one credit hour. F,S
  

  • MUS 1155 - Music Theory II

    3 credit(s)

    Four-part harmony in all inversions; harmonic analysis; intermediate sight singing; and melodic and harmonic dictation. Three hours lecture per week. (Prerequisite(s): MUS 1057.) (Corequisite(s): MUS 1156.) S
  

  • MUS 1156 - Ear Training II

    1 credit(s)

    Fundamental skills of ear training to include two-part and three-part harmony, seventh and ninth chords.  Mastery of skills to be demonstrated by singing and melodic/harmonic dictation. One hour lecture per week. (Prerequisite(s): MUS 1058.) (Corequisite(s): MUS 1155.) S
  

  • MUS 1160 - Voice II Non-Major

    1 credit(s)

     Private instruction in voice using exercises, vocalizations and songs to develop musicianship, technical and expressive skills. Additional fee: $45 for one credit hour. F,S
  

  • MUS 1170 - Voice I Major

    2 credit(s)

     Private Instruction in voice as major instrument using exercises, vocalizations and songs to develop musicianship, technical and expressive skills. Preparation for entrance auditions at transfer institution. Additional fee: $75 for two credit hours. F,S
  

  • MUS 1180 - Voice II Major

    2 credit(s)

     Private Instruction in voice as major instrument using exercises, vocalizations and songs to develop musicianship, technical and expressive skills. Preparation for entrance auditions at transfer institution. Additional fee: $75 for two credit hours. F,S
  

  • MUS 1210 - Piano I Non-Major

    1 credit(s)

     Private instruction in piano to develop musicianship, technical and expressive skills. Additional fee: $45 for one credit hour. F,S
  

  • MUS 1220 - Piano II Non-Major

    1 credit(s)

     Private instruction in piano to develop musicianship, technical and expressive skills. Additional fee: $45 for one credit hour. F,S
  

  • MUS 1230 - Piano I Major

    2 credit(s)

     Private Instruction in piano 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 1240 - Piano II Major

    2 credit(s)

     Private Instruction in piano 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 1250 - Woodwinds I

    2 credit(s)

     Private Instruction in woodwinds 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 1260 - Woodwinds II

    2 credit(s)

     Private Instruction in woodwinds 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 1270 - Woodwinds III

    2 credit(s)

     Private Instruction in woodwinds 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 1280 - Woodwinds IV

    2 credit(s)

     Private Instruction in woodwinds 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 1350 - Brass I

    2 credit(s)

     Private Instruction in brass 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 1360 - Brass II

    2 credit(s)

     Private Instruction in brass 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 1370 - Brass III

    2 credit(s)

     Private Instruction in brass 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 1380 - Brass IV

    2 credit(s)

     Private Instruction in brass 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 1410 - Chamber Choir I

    2 credit(s)

     Choral ensemble open to all students. No prerequisite or audition is required. Students will study fundamentals of vocal production, performance and musical notation. A wide variety of music will be studied and choir will perform one or two times per semester. Performances are mandatory. Course may be repeated with sequential course numbers. This course will satisfy ensemble requirements. F,S
  

  • MUS 1420 - Chamber Choir II

    2 credit(s)

     Choral ensemble open to all students. No prerequisite or audition is required. Students will study fundamentals of vocal production, performance and musical notation. A wide variety of music will be studied and choir will perform one or two times per semester. Performances are mandatory. Course may be repeated with sequential course numbers. This course will satisfy ensemble requirements. F,S
  

  • MUS 1450 - Percussion I

    2 credit(s)

     Private instruction in percussion 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 1460 - Percussion II

    2 credit(s)

     Private Instruction in percussion 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 1470 - Concert Band I

    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 1480 - Concert Band II

    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 1670 - Guitar I 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 1680 - Guitar II 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 1770 - Guitar I 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 1780 - Guitar II 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 2055 - Music Theory III

    3 credit(s)

    Four part harmony using modulations, secondary dominants, and specialized chords; harmonic analysis; keyboard harmony and advanced sight-singing. Three hours lecture per week. (Prerequisite(s): MUS 1155.) (Corequisite(s): MUS 2056.) F
  

  • MUS 2056 - Ear Training III

    1 credit(s)

    Fundamental skills of ear training to include four-part harmony, atonal melodies and harmonies and advanced Bach chorale singing.  Mastery of skills to be demonstrated by singing and melodic/harmonic dictation. One hour lecture per week. (Prerequisite(s): MUS 1156.) (Corequisite(s): MUS 2055.) F
  

  • MUS 2110 - Vocal Rhapsody III

    2 credit(s)

     This is an auditioned vocal ensemble with an emphasis in performing various styles of repertoire from early Renaissance to contemporary songs. Students will study fundamentals of vocal production and musical notation. They will learn basic performance and choreography techniques. Vocal Rhapsody is a CSCC performance choir which may have an extensive schedule of required performances both on campus and in the service area. F,S
  

  • MUS 2120 - Vocal Rhapsody IV

    2 credit(s)

     This is an auditioned vocal ensemble with an emphasis in performing various styles of repertoire from early Renaissance to contemporary songs. Students will study fundamentals of vocal production and musical notation. They will learn basic performance and choreography techniques. Vocal Rhapsody is a CSCC performance choir which may have an extensive schedule of required performances both on campus and in the service area. F,S
  

  • MUS 2155 - Music Theory IV

    3 credit(s)

     Study of musical form; musical analysis of 19th and 20th century works; and advanced melodic and harmonic writing. Three hours lecture per week. (Prerequisite(s): MUS 2055.) S
  

  • MUS 2210 - Piano III Non-Major

    1 credit(s)

     Private instruction in piano to develop musicianship, technical and expressive skills. Additional fee: $45 for one credit hour. F,S
  

  • MUS 2220 - Piano IV Non-Major

    1 credit(s)

     Private instruction in piano to develop musicianship, technical and expressive skills. Additional fee: $45 for one credit hour. F,S
  

  • MUS 2230 - Piano III Major

    2 credit(s)

     Private Instruction in piano 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 2240 - Piano IV Major

    2 credit(s)

     Private Instruction in piano 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 2250 - Voice III Non-Major

    1 credit(s)

     Private instruction in voice using exercises, vocalizations and songs to develop musicianship, technical and expressive skills. Additional fee: $45 for one credit hour. F,S
  

  • MUS 2260 - Voice IV Non-Major

    1 credit(s)

     Private instruction in voice using exercises, vocalizations and songs to develop musicianship, technical and expressive skills. Additional fee: $45 for one credit hour. F,S
  

  • MUS 2270 - Voice III Major

    2 credit(s)

     Private Instruction in voice as major instrument using exercises, vocalizations and songs to develop musicianship, technical and expressive skills. Preparation for entrance auditions at transfer institution. Additional fee: $75 for two credit hours. F,S
  

  • MUS 2280 - Voice IV Major

    2 credit(s)

     Private Instruction in voice as major instrument using exercises, vocalizations and songs to develop musicianship, technical and expressive skills. Preparation for entrance auditions at transfer institution. Additional fee: $75 for two credit hours. F,S
  

  • MUS 2340 - Music Theater Workshop

    2 credit(s)

     Overview of activities related to a full production of a musical show. UD
  

  • MUS 2350 - Music Theater Workshop

    2 credit(s)

     Overview of activities related to a full production of a musical show. UD
  

  • MUS 2410 - Chamber Choir III

    2 credit(s)

     Choral ensemble open to all students. No prerequisite or audition is required. Students will study fundamentals of vocal production, performance and musical notation. A wide variety of music will be studied and choir will perform one or two times per semester. Performances are mandatory. Course may be repeated with sequential course numbers. This course will satisfy ensemble requirements. F,S
  

  • MUS 2420 - Chamber Choir IV

    2 credit(s)

     Choral ensemble open to all students. No prerequisite or audition is required. Students will study fundamentals of vocal production, performance and musical notation. A wide variety of music will be studied and choir will perform one or two times per semester. Performances are mandatory. Course may be repeated with sequential course numbers. This course will satisfy ensemble requirements. F,S
  

  • MUS 2450 - Percussion III

    2 credit(s)

     Private Instruction in percussion 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 2460 - Percussion IV

    2 credit(s)

     Private Instruction in percussion 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 2470 - Concert Band III

    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 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 1120 - Pharmacology I

    1 credit(s)

    This course applies the core concepts that provide the basis for knowledge, skills and attitudes that are essential for providing safe pharmacological management for adults with chronic alterations in health. One hour lecture per week. (Prerequisite(s): NRSG 1710.) (Corequisite(s): NRSG 1620.) S
  

  • NRSG 1131 - Clinical Internship in Nursing I

    1 credit(s)

    This course is designed to enhance clinical decision making skills and competency through specialized clinical learning experiences of interest to nursing students. The course may be repeated for credit. One hour lecture per week. (Prerequisite(s): NRSG 1710.) UD
  

  • NRSG 1140 - Test Taking Strategies

    1 credit(s)

    This course is designed for the beginning student nurse preparing to take tests within and at the completion of nursing fundamentals courses.  The information presented is designed to maximize success by helping students to develop a positive mental attitude, understand critical thinking, study and learn more effectively and become test-wise by identifying steps in analysis of a test question. One hour lecture per week. UD
  

  • NRSG 1231 - Clinical Internship in Nursing II

    2 credit(s)

    This course is designed to enhance clinical decision making skills and competency through specialized clinical learning experiences of interest to nursing students. The course may be repeated for credit. Two hours lab per week. (Prerequisite(s): NRSG 1710.) 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): BIOL 2010, ENGL 1010, PSYC 1030 and NRSG 1710.) S
  

  • 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. (Prerequisite(s): BIOL 2010, ENGL 1010, PSYC 1030 and NRSG 1710.) F
  

  • NRSG 1331 - Clinical Internship in Nursing III

    3 credit(s)

    This course is designed to enhance clinical decision making skills and competency through specialized clinical learning experiences of interest to nursing students. The course may be repeated for credit. (Prerequisite(s): NRSG 1710.) UD
  

  • 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. (Prerequisite(s): BIOL 2010, ENGL 1010, PSYC 1030 and NRSG 1710.) S
  

  • 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 1620 - Medical Surgical Nursing I

    6 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 adults with alterations in health that are primarily chronic in nature. Four hours lecture and two hours lab per week. (Prerequisite(s): NRSG 1710.) (Prerequisite/Corequisite(s) BIOL 2020, MATH 1530 and NRSG 1120 or 1360.) S
  

  • 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.) (Prerequisite/Corequisite(s) BIOL 2010, ENGL 1010 and PSYC 1030.) F
  

  • NRSG 2111 - NCLEX Preparatory I

    1 credit(s)

    This course is designed to enhance students success on the National Council Licensure Exam for Registered Nursing. One hour lecture per week. (Prerequisite(s): NRSG 1710.) UD
  

  • NRSG 2130 - Pharmacology II

    1 credit(s)

    This course applies the core concepts that provide the basis for knowledge, skills and attitudes that are essential for providing safe pharmacological management for adults with acute alterations in health. One hour lecture per week. (Prerequisite(s): NRSG 1620.) (Corequisite(s): NRSG 2630.) S
  

  • NRSG 2140 - Pharmacology III

    1 credit(s)

    This course applies the core concepts that provide the basis for knowledge, skills and attitudes that are essential for providing safe pharmacological management of adults with complex alterations in health. One hour lecture per week. (Prerequisite(s): NRSG 2630.) (Corequisite(s): NRSG 2240 and 2740.) (Prerequisite/Corequisite(s) General Education Humanities/Fine Arts elective.) S
 

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