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2011-2012 Catalog & Student Handbook 
    
2011-2012 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 with the prefix DSP are developmental. 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 Science and Associate of Applied Science, under » Academic Information  .

— Not part of the Universal Transfer Path.

 

Humanities

  
  • HUM 1280 - Comparative Cultures

    3 credits


     ♦ International and cross-cultural activities including contrasting values, communicating across cultures and learning how to locate cultural information. Exploring characteristics of and understanding other cultures—North America, Latin America, Asia, Europe, Middle East and Africa. Three hours per week. F, S
  
  • HUM 1911 - International Studies–Travel

    3 credits


    This course is based on a well-defined experience designed to enhance the student’s program of study. May be registered as INTL or HUM. (Corequisite(s): HUM 1921 or permission of the instructor.) UD
  
  • HUM 1912 - International Studies-Travel II

    3 credits


    This course is based on a well-defined experience designed to enhance the student’s program of study. May be registered as INTL or HUM. (Corequisite(s): HUM 1922 or permission of the instructor.) UD
  
  • HUM 1913 - International Studies-Travel III

    3 credits


    This course is based on a well-defined experience designed to enhance the student’s program of study. May be registered as INTL or HUM. (Corequisite(s): HUM 1923 or permission of the instructor.) UD
  
  • HUM 1914 - International Studies-Travel IV

    3 credits


    This course is based on a well-defined experience designed to enhance the student’s program of study. May be registered as INTL or HUM. (Corequisite(s): HUM 1924 or permission of Instructor.) UD
  
  • HUM 1921 - International Studies-Seminar

    1 credits


    Seminar designed for, but not limited to, students in the international travel study course. Students are provided in-depth preparation for travel to a specific country/ countries. Preparation includes cultural studies, historical and geographical background studies and other pertinent topics. Course name and number may vary depending on the course content. May be registered as INTL or HUM. (Corequisite(s): HUM 1911 or permission of instructor.) UD
  
  • HUM 1922 - International Studies-Seminar II

    1 credits


    Seminar designed for, but not limited to, students in the international travel study course. Students are provided in-depth preparation for travel to a specific country/countries. Preparation includes cutural studies, historical and geographical background studies and other pertinent topics. Course name and number may vary depending on the course content. May be registered as INTL or HUM. (Corequisite(s): HUM 1912 or permission of instructor.) UD
  
  • HUM 1923 - International Studies-Seminar III

    1 credits


    Seminar designed for, but not limited to, students in the international travel study course. Students are provided in-depth preparation for travel to a specific country/countries. Preparation includes cutural studies, historical and geographical background studies and other pertinent topics. Course name and number may vary depending on the course content. May be registered as INTL or HUM. (Corequisite(s): HUM 1913 or permission of instructor.) UD
  
  • HUM 1924 - International Studies-Seminar IV

    1 credits


    Seminar designed for, but not limited to, students in the international travel study course. Students are provided in-depth preparation for travel to a specific country/countries. Preparation includes cutural studies, historical and geographical background studies and other pertinent topics. Course name and number may vary depending on the course content. May be registered as INTL or HUM. (Corequisite(s): HUM 1914 or permission of instructor.) UD
  
  • HUM 2510 - Children’s Literature

    3 credits


    Literature for children through elementary grades. Does not fulfill the literature requirement. May be registered as ENGL 2510. Three hours per week. UD
  
  • HUM 2740 - Literature as Film

    3 credits


    Films as literary art including comparisons of adapted and original screenplays and similarity between written and filmed works. Does not fulfill the literature requirement. May also be registered as ENGL 2740. Three hours per week. (Prerequisite(s): ENGL 1010 or permission of the instructor.) UD
  
  • HUM 2760 - Southern Mountain Heritage

    3 credits


    People, culture and literature of the Southern Appalachian Mountains. Does not fulfill the literature requirement. May also be registered as ENGL 2760. Three hours per week. UD
  
  • HUM 2780 - World Religions

    3 credits


     ♦ Introduction to the major world religions including Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, Judaism, Christianity and Islam. May also be registered as REL 2780. Three hours per week. UD
  
  • HUM 2801-2899 - Special Topics in Humanities

    1-6 credits


    Detailed study of a specific topic in language, literature, the arts or related areas. UD
  
  • HUM 2900 - Individualized Studies in Humanities

    1-9 credits


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

Industrial Technology

  
  • INT 1000 - Technical Calculations

    3 credits


    A review of foundational math in support of mathematical applications in technical environments to include the use of the technical calculator. Includes the associated calculations for basic mechanical, electrical and fluid power systems. Fundamental conversion methodology and calculations using exponents, scientific notation and engineering notation. Three hours per week. (Corequisite(s): INT 1010.) F, S
  
  • INT 1010 - Technical Measurements Laboratory

    1 credits


    Includes the major systems of measurements, precision measuring devices, measurement error, tolerance, data tables and basic elements of mechanical, electrical, and fluid power systems with associate calculations. One hour lab per week. (Corequisite(s): INT 1000.) F, S
  
  • INT 1030 - Print Reading Mechanical/Electrical

    3 credits


    Interpretations of mechanical, electrical, fluid power, CNC, welding and other blueprints including basic lines, views, projection, dimensioning, shape description and fabrication; industrial and commercial applications. One hour lecture and three hours lab per week. S
  
  • INT 1050 - Metals and Materials

    3 credits


    Origins, processing and applications of industrial metals and materials; welding techniques and procedures; material properties (mechanical and physical); strength and testing. Two hours lecture and two hours lab per week. UD
  
  • INT 1100 - Introduction to Technology

    3 credits


    Nature of technology and technology’s social, economic, political, ethical and environmental impact. This will be a survey class that will give students a look into the processes, materials and work environments of various production facilities in the local area as well as other industries, including construction, in the U.S. and abroad. Three hours per week. F, S
  
  • INT 1110 - Machine Shop Technology I

    3 credits


    Safety, hand and power tool operations, precision measurement and layout, lathe and milling machine operations. One hour lecture and three hours lab per week. F, S
  
  • INT 1120 - Machine Shop Technology II

    3 credits


    Machinery operations including selection, layout, measurement, fabrication of metal working project, machine shop set-up and operations. One hour lecture and three hours lab per week. (Prerequisite(s): INT 1110 or permission of instructor.) UD
  
  • INT 1210 - CAD/CAM

    3 credits


    To provide industrial technology and CAD students with introductory experience of Computer Aided Design and manufacturing as found in today’s modern industries. Students will gain a working knowledge and practice using a basic trainer for both milling and turning processes. CAD students will work together with industrial technology students to gain an understanding and practice creating and implementing CAD/CAM projects. Two hours lecture and two hours lab per week. (Prerequisite(s): INT 1110 or ERG 2030.) S
  
  • INT 1310 - Welding Technology I

    3 credits


    Oxyacetylene shielded metal arc welding, shop safety, hand and power tool use, cutting, brazing, soldering, arc welding in flat and horizontal positions and pipe welding. One hour lecture and three hours lab per week. F, S
  
  • INT 1320 - Welding Technology II

    3 credits


    Welding processes including gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, resistance, shield metal arc, stainless steel, aluminum, mild steel, pipe, vertical and overhead position welding. One hour lecture and three hours lab per week. (Prerequisite(s): INT 1310 or permission of instructor.) UD
  
  • INT 1330 - Welding Technology III

    3 credits


    Advanced welding processes including laser, ultrasonic, plasma arc and atomic hydrogen. One hour lecture and three hours lab per week. (Prerequisite(s): INT 1320 or permission of instructor.) UD
  
  • INT 2010 - Industrial Process Control I

    3 credits


    This course provides an overview of industrial process control and operations, including developing and analyzing process flow charts, production process, and linkage and alignment of plant components for a successful plant operation. Three hours lecture and one hour lab per week. F
  
  • INT 2020 - Industrial Process Control II

    3 credits


    This course continues the study of industrial process control, looking more in depth at equipment interaction within systems, equipment and process performance monitoring and control, statistical process control, quality control, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement. Three hours lecture and one hour lab per week. (Prerequisite(s): INT 2010.) S
  
  • INT 2110 - Fluid Power Systems

    3 credits


    Basic fluid and pneumatic terminology, fundamental power systems calculations and typical power system applications. Two hours lecture and two hours lab per week. F, S
  
  • INT 2120 - Advanced Fluid Power Systems

    3 credits


    Advanced applications in developing fluid power systems; theory and application of the programmable logic controller (PLC) in the control of power systems. Two hours lecture and two hours lab per week. (Prerequisite(s): INT 2110.) UD
  
  • INT 2220 - Preventive Maintenance

    3 credits


    Insight into the basic principles of world-class maintenance programs and structured approaches for implementing preventive and predictive maintenance that will ensure the reliable operation of plant equipment that industry expects today. Long and short-term preventive maintenance planning of electrical, mechanical, fluid power systems and efficient and organized troubleshooting procedures. Three hours lecture week. F, S
  
  • INT 2300 - Major Appliance Repair

    2 credits


    Basic working knowledge of servicing and repairing common home appliances including: refrigerators, freezers, water heaters, washing machines, dryers, stoves and microwaves. One hour lecture and two hours lab per week. UD
  
  • INT 2310 - HVAC I

    3 credits


    Materials, components, terminology, theory and application of heating and refrigeration systems. Design calculations, installation and servicing of commercial and residential systems. Two hours lecture and two hours lab per week. F
  
  • INT 2320 - HVAC II

    3 credits


    Practical application of refrigeration fundamentals, development of service skills, installation practices and troubleshooting abilities as they apply to the HVAC and refrigeration industry. Two hours lecture and two hours lab per week. (Prerequisite(s): INT 2310 or permission of instructor.) S
  
  • INT 2330 - Energy Management

    3 credits


    A basic introduction into energy management associated with residential/industrial systems. Discussion will include zoned heating and air conditioning systems, programmable control, sizing of gas piping and airflow balancing. Three hours lecture per week. (Prerequisite(s): INT 1000 and EET 1110.) S
  
  • INT 2340 - Systems Design

    3 credits


    An in-depth study of the design of heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration systems. Manual and computerized calculations for the sizing of systems. Three hours lecture per week. (Pre or Corequisite: INT 2310.) F, S
  
  • INT 2350 - HVAC Advanced Problems

    3 credits


    In-depth study of the design and installation of HVAC systems. A student project including design and complete installation procedures will be required. One hour lecture and three hours lab per week. (Corequisite(s): INT 2340.) UD
  
  • INT 2410 - Occupational Safety

    2 credits


    Accident and loss prevention control, OSHA and worker’s compensation, hazard detection and control, safety measurement methods and philosophy, employee employer considerations, procedures, management and engineering responsibilities. Two hours per week. F, S
  
  • INT 2801-2899 - Special Topics in Industrial Technology

    1-6 credits


    Detailed study of a specific topic in industrial technology. UD
  
  • INT 2900 - Individualized Studies in Industrial Technology

    1-9 credits


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

International Studies

  
  • INTL 1911 - International Studies Travel

    3 credits


    This course is based on a well-defined experience designed to enhance the student’s program of study. May be registered as INTL or HUM. (Corequisite(s): INTL 1921 or permission of the instructor.) UD
  
  • INTL 1912 - International Studies-Travel II

    3 credits


    This course is based on a well-defined experience designed to enhance the student’s program of study. May be registered as INTL or HUM. (Corequisite(s): INTL 1922 or permission of the instructor.) UD
  
  • INTL 1913 - International Studies-Travel III

    3 credits


    This course is based on a well-defined experience designed to enhance the student’s program of study. May be registered as INTL or HUM. (Corequisite(s): INTL 1923 or permission of the instructor.) UD
  
  • INTL 1914 - International Studies-Travel IV

    3 credits


    This course is based on a well-defined experience designed to enhance the student’s program of study. May be registered as INTL or HUM. (Corequisite(s): INTL 1924 or permission of the instructor.) UD
  
  • INTL 1921 - International Studies–Seminar

    1 credits


    Seminar designed for, but not limited to, students in the international travel study course. Students are provided in-depth preparation for travel to a specific country/ countries. Preparation includes cultural studies, historical and geographical background studies and other pertinent topics. Course name and number may vary depending on the course content. May be registered as INTL or HUM. (Corequisite(s): INTL 1911 or permission of instructor.) UD
  
  • INTL 1922 - International Studies-Seminar II

    1 credits


    Seminar designed for, but not limited to, students in the international travel study course. Students are provided in-depth preparation for travel to a specific country/countries. Preparation includes cutural studies, historical and geographical background studies and other pertinent topics. Course name and number may vary depending on the course content. May be registered as INTL or HUM. (Corequisite(s): INTL 1912 or permission of instructor.) UD
  
  • INTL 1923 - International Studies-Seminar III

    1 credits


    Seminar designed for, but not limited to, students in the international travel study course. Students are provided in-depth preparation for travel to a specific country/countries. Preparation includes cutural studies, historical and geographical background studies and other pertinent topics. Course name and number may vary depending on the course content. May be registered as INTL or HUM. (Corequisite(s): INTL 1913 or permission of instructor.) UD
  
  • INTL 1924 - International Studies-Seminar IV

    1 credits


    Seminar designed for, but not limited to, students in the international travel study course. Students are provided in-depth preparation for travel to a specific country/countries. Preparation includes cutural studies, historical and geographical background studies and other pertinent topics. Course name and number may vary depending on the course content. May be registered as INTL or HUM. (Corequisite(s): INTL 1914 or permission of instructor.) UD

Language Laboratory

  
  • LNG 1000 - Language Laboratory

    Ø credits


     Extension of French and Spanish language courses. One hour per week. (Corequisite(s): A course in a foreign language.) F, S

Law Enforcement Training

  
  • LET 1030 - Law Enforcement Firearms

    3 credits


    Responsible firearms use, maintenance and storage for new law enforcement. Marksmanship, tactics adaptability, stress related decision making and teamwork in developing personal firearms skills. UD
  
  • LET 1130 - Law Enforcement Driving

    3 credits


    Skills for safe and effective law enforcement vehicle operation in emergency and non-emergency situations. Defensive, tactical and pursuit driving are taught with static and dynamic training. UD
  
  • LET 1350 - Law Enforcement Community Policing

    3 credits


    Develops a basic foundation of interpersonal skills for interacting with the community. UD
  
  • LET 1510 - Basic Criminal Law/Procedures

    3 credits


    Provides instruction in the various aspects of the United States Constitution, Bill of Rights and case laws impacting the professional law enforcement officer. UD
  
  • LET 1720 - Physical Defense Tactics

    2 credits


    Basic instruction in acceptable defensive tactics and techniques for law enforcement officers. UD
  
  • LET 2110 - Patrol and Traffic Procedures

    2 credits


    Provides basic foundations for development of an individual officer by use of static and dynamic training methods. Primary focus on aspects of traffic management, investigations and enforcement. UD
  
  • LET 2120 - Criminal Investigations Introduction

    3 credits


    Introduction of first responder patrol responsibilities regarding the crime scene for the sole purpose of increasing awareness. Report writing, an introduction to case files and principles related to documentation of criminal cases is included. UD
  
  • LET 2200 - Basic Emergency Procedures

    2 credits


    Managing critical incidents in the community of a law enforcement and non-law enforcement nature. Includes domestic terrorism, hazardous materials, American Heartsaver Plus, basic first aid, crisis intervention, stress management, domestic violence and hostage negotiations. UD
  
  • LET 2400 - Physical Conditioning

    1 credits


    Wellness and fitness for entry-level law enforcement and emergency personnel. UD
  
  • LET 2801-2899 - Special Topics in Law Enforcement Training

    1-6 credits


    Detailed study of a specific topic in law enforcement training. UD
  
  • LET 2900 - Individualized Studies in Law Enforcement Training

    1-9 credits


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

Legal Administrative Assistant

  
  • LAW 1010 - Basic Law

    3 credits


    Philosophy and history of law; legal decision making; the American judicial system; business organizations; bankruptcy; real property; government regulation of business, antitrust and consumer law, contracts, legal research and writing. Three hours per week. F
  
  • LAW 1040 - Legal Research

    3 credits


    Legal bibliography including codes, administrative regulations, reporters, digests, encyclopedias, citators, law reviews and treatises; analysis and synthesis of cases. Three hours per week. (Prerequisite(s): LAW 1010.) S
  
  • LAW 1050 - Legal Writing

    3 credits


    Legal writing skills including precision and clarity, legal citation and format; drafting of law office and trial memoranda, trial court brief, appellate brief and abstracting depositions; analysis and synthesis of legal materials. Three hours per week. (Prerequisite(s): LAW 1040 and ENGL 1010.) F
  
  • LAW 1060 - Torts

    3 credits


    Non-contractual obligations which an individual in society owes others according to common law and statute; emphasis on intentional acts violating legally protected interests. Three hours per week. UD
  
  • LAW 1080 - Contracts

    3 credits


    A comprehensive study of the legal environment relating to contracts and sales. The Uniform Commercial Code is an integral part of this course. Three hours per week. UD
  
  • LAW 1090 - Evidence

    3 credits


    Procedural law; a comprehensive study of the federal and Tennessee rules of evidence, including study of admissibility of certain types of evidence, qualification of witnesses and other matters relating to the admission of evidence offered in federal and state courts. Three hours per week. UD
  
  • LAW 2010 - Domestic Relations

    3 credits


    Laws, procedures and documents involved in domestic relations; breach of promise to marry; marriage; annulment; divorce; adoption; child custody/support. Three hours per week. UD
  
  • LAW 2110 - Business Organizations

    3 credits


    Sole proprietorships, partnerships, corporations and other business vehicles; formation of various types of business entities; preparation of appropriate documents. Three hours per week. UD
  
  • LAW 2210 - Civil Trial/Appellate Practice

    3 credits


    Procedural law; preparation and use of pleadings and other documents involved in the trial and appeal of a civil action. Three hours per week. (Prerequisite(s): LAW 1010 or permission of the coordinator.) UD
  
  • LAW 2310 - Estates and Trusts I

    3 credits


    Effects of various types of ownership upon passage of property at owner death, with or without a will; administration, taxation of estates and inheritances; basic requirements for trusts, wills, guardianship and conservator ship; administration of a decedent’s estate including income tax consequences; case analysis; preparation of necessary documents. Three hours per week. UD
  
  • LAW 2410 - Real Property

    3 credits


    Freehold estates, concurrent ownership, leases, real estate contracts and deeds, recording system, title assurance, easements, lateral support, water rights, zoning and eminent domain; practical aspects of conveyance from drafting of purchase and sale agreements to passing of papers; mechanics of title examining; preparation of documents for mortgages, foreclosures, recordings and closing. Three hours per week. (Prerequisite(s): LAW 1010.) UD
  
  • LAW 2610 - Creditor Rights and Bankruptcy

    3 credits


    Bankruptcy procedure including initial filing, meetings of creditors, adversarial proceedings and the final discharge hearing; operation of the automatic stay; adequate protection; conformation of a Chapter 13 Plan; Chapter 7 and Chapter 11 proceedings: debtor’s obligations and rights; secured and unsecured creditors priorities, preferences, fraudulent transfers. Three hours per week. (Prerequisite(s): LAW 1010 or permission of instructor.) UD
  
  • LAW 2801-2899 - Special Topics in Law

    1-6 credits


    Detailed study of a specific topic in law or paralegal studies. F, S
  
  • LAW 2900 - Individualized Studies in Legal Assistant

    1-9 credits


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

Management

  
  • MGT 1010 - Concepts of Management

    3 credits


    The nature of management, external environment and social responsibility, planning and decision making, break even analysis, organizing and human resource management. Three hours per week. F
  
  • MGT 1020 - Concepts of Management

    3 credits


    Leadership, motivation, communication, teams, human resource management, diversity, corporate cultures, control, productivity, international trade, and quality (TQM). Three hours per week. S
  
  • MGT 1110 - Team Building

    1 credits


    Work group development, mission statement establishment, organizational design characteristics, applications of organizational design, individual differences appraisal and a study of performance in regard to attitudes. Total of 16 contact hours. UD
  
  • MGT 1120 - Total Quality Management

    1 credits


    Introduction of quality concepts including customer service, work group development and problem solving techniques. Total of 16 contact hours. UD
  
  • MGT 1210 - Supervisory Management

    3 credits


    Planning, organizing, staffing, directing and controlling; employee behavior and productivity; motivation, leadership, teams, problem solving, cause-and-effect diagrams and brainstorming. Three hours per week. S
  
  • MGT 1500 - Management of Quality

    3 credits


    General concepts, quality planning and total quality management (TQM), quality costs, problem solving tools, team building, customer and supplier relations. Three hours per week. UD
  
  • MGT 1710 - Cost Control and Productivity

    3 credits


    Responsibility for cost, cost control, quantity control and control of time, layout, work flow and processes. Three hours per week. UD
  
  • MGT 1730 - Principles of Leadership I

    1 credits


    A study of effective leadership styles, behaviors, attitudes, power and organizational politics. An 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
  
  • MGT 1740 - Principles of Leadership II

    1 credits


    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): MGT 1730.) UD
  
  • MGT 2110 - Office Management

    3 credits


    Office management procedures and systems including supervision of employees, analysis and design of information flow and office layouts. Three hours per week. S
  
  • MGT 2240 - Managerial Finance

    3 credits


    Financial management including financial accounting fundamentals, financial statement analysis, working capital management, valuation of assets, planning and control. May also be registered as ACCT 2240. Three hours per week. (Prerequisite(s): ACCT 1005 or ACCT 1010 or permission of instructor.) S
  
  • MGT 2510 - Statistical Process Control

    3 credits


    Manufacturing philosophy for productivity and quality; Deming’s 14 points for management; averages and variability; histograms; the normal curve; charts and graphs; x-r charts, p charts, n p charts, c charts, u charts and acceptance sampling. Three hours per week. F
  
  • MGT 2610 - Production/Operations Management I

    3 credits


    Operations strategy, process design, just-in-time (JIT), work force management, productivity, forecasting, project management and total quality management (TQM). Three hours per week. F
  
  • MGT 2620 - Production/Operations Management II

    3 credits


    Detailed study of current topics important to operations management. Includes the impact of industrial engineering (IE) on manufacturing and its applicability in the state-of-the-art facility. The course is in three phases: (a) IE techniques presented are lean production systems, plant layout, ergonomics in job design, time/motion studies and Kaisen; (b) supply chain management; and (c) project management using the PC. Three hours per week. (Prerequisite(s): MGT 2610.) S
  
  • MGT 2801-2899 - Special Topics in Management

    1-6 credits


    Detailed study of a specific topic in management. UD
  
  • MGT 2900 - Individualized Studies in Management

    1-9 credits


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

Mathematics

 Developmental Mathematics courses DSPM 0700, DSPM 0800 and DSPM 0850 are taught in a 1+2 format, with students meeting in class one hour each week and working in the Math Lab two hours each week outside of class. These courses require the student to have a graphing calculator. Students should refer to the course syllabus to determine the recommended calculator for these courses.

Prior to enrollment in any college level math course, if applicable, students must first complete any Developmental Studies math requirements indicated by ACT or placement test assessment. (See Admission Requirements  ) Two years of high school algebra or the equivalent are required to satisfy graduation requirements for any degree program.

Math 1130, 1530 and 1630 are taught in a 1+2 format, with students meeting in class one hour each week and working in the Math Lab two hours each week outside of class. Math 1200, 1710, 1720, 1810 and 1820 are taught in a 2+1 format, with students meeting in class two hours each week and working in the Math Lab two hours each week outside of class. Most courses require the student to have a graphing calculator. Students should refer to the course syllabus to determine the recommended calculator for a particular course.

  
  • MATH 1130 - College Algebra

    3 credits


    ♦ Equations and inequalities, functions of lines, distance formula, midpoint formula functions and graphs, interval notation, polynomial, radical and rational functions, solving equations graphically, finding zeros of polynomial functions, graphing parabolas, finding turning points, maxima and minima, identify intervals of increasing and decreasing, analyzing graphs, exponential and logarithmic functions, equations and applications, linear and nonlinear regression and modeling, solving applications.  Graphing calculator required–see course syllabus for details. Three hours per week. (Prerequisite(s): Two years of high school algebra or DSPM 0850.) F, S
  
  • MATH 1200 - Trigonometry

    3 credits


    Right triangle trigonometry, vectors, circular functions, applied geometric problems, sine wave analysis, complex numbers and logarithms. This course will meet the mathematics requirement for industrial technology majors only. Three hours per week. (Prerequisite(s): Two years of high school algebra or DSPM 0850.) F, S
  
  • MATH 1410 - Math for Teachers I

    3 credits


     ♦ Designed for elementary and middle school education majors to develop a thorough understanding of and ability to teach basic mathematics. Logical reasoning, problem solving techniques, number properties, number theory, algorithms, mental arithmetic, estimation, proportional and algebraic reasoning, fractions, decimals and percents. This course satisfies graduation requirements for elementary education majors only. Graphing calculator required–see course syllabus for details. Three hours per week. (Prerequisite(s): Two years of high school algebra or DSPM 0850.) F
  
  • MATH 1420 - Math for Teachers II

    3 credits


    Course content includes Euclidean geometry, probability and statistics for education. This course satisfies graduation requirements for elementary education majors only. Graphing calculator required–see course syllabus for details. Three hours per week. (Prerequisite(s): MATH 1410.) S
  
  • MATH 1530 - Introductory Statistics

    3 credits


    ♦ Statistics for business, education, nursing and other disciplines, data types, sampling methods, qualitative and quantitative methods, regression and correlation, measures of central tendency and variability, estimation, probability, permutations and combinations, binomial distribution, confidence intervals, standard normal distribution, hypothesis testing for population mean and proportion, analysis of variance, solving applications. Graphing calculators required–see course syllabus for details. Three hours per week. (Prerequisite(s): Two years of high school algebra or DSPM 0850.) F, S
  
  • MATH 1630 - Finite Mathematics

    3 credits


    ♦ Functions and graphs, linear equations and inequalities, slope and intercept, linear regression and correlation, systems of linear equations, logarithmic and exponential functions and equations, graphs and transformations, quadratic functions, solving equations graphically, simple and compound interest, present value, future value, sinking funds and amortization, matrices and matrix operations, matrix equations, solving systems of equations using matrices, systems of linear inequalities, linear programming, simplex method, maximization and minimization, solving business applications. Graphing calculator required–see course syllabus for details. Three hours per week. (Prerequisite(s): Two years of high school algebra or DSPM 0850.) F, S
  
  • MATH 1710 - Precalculus I

    3 credits


     ♦ Review of inequalities, linear, polynomial, rational, power, radical, composition, absolute value and inverse functions, complex numbers, circles, graphing, theory of equations, exponential and logarithmic functions, matrices, determinants and Cramer’s rule, systems of linear equations, and partial fractions. Graphing calculator required–see course syllabus for details. Three hours per week. (Prerequisite(s): Two years of high school algebra or DSPM 0850 and one year of high school geometry.) F, S
  
  • MATH 1720 - Precalculus II

    3 credits


     ♦ Unit circle, circular, trigonometric and inverse trigonometric functions, graphing, trigonometric indentities, trigonometric equations, right triangles, law of sines, law of cosines, vectors, polar and rectangular coordinates, complex numbers in polar form, DeMoivre’s Theorem, parametric equations, sequences. Graphing calculator required–see course syllabus for details. Three hours per week. (Prerequisite(s): Two years of high school algebra or DSPM 0850 and one year of high school geometry MATH 1710 recommended.) F, S
  
  • MATH 1830 - Basic Calculus

    3 credits


    ♦ Topics to include limits and continuity, differentiation and integration of polynomial, exponential, logarithmic, radical and rational functions, definite integrals, The Fundamental Theorem of Calculus, La Grange multiplers, optimization, and solving applications in business, probability, statistics and science. Graphing Calculator required. Three hours per week. (Prerequisite(s): Two years of high school algebra and one year of high school geometry MATH 1710 or high school advanced math recommended.) F, S
  
  • MATH 1900 - Scientific Programming

    3 credits


    Visual C++ programming including solutions of equations, data analysis and numerical techniques in engineering; historical, social, psychological, economical aspects of computer technology. Meets computer literacy requirement. Three hours per week. (Prerequisite(s): Four years of high school mathematics including geometry and trigonometry.) F
 

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