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2012-2013 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 numbers 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 the Tennessee Transfer Path.
 

Medical Assistant

 A student must be admitted to the Medical Assistant concentration before enrolling in MDA 2100, 2120 or 2130.  A student must be in the Pre-Medical Assistant concentration to enroll in MDA 1010, 1020 or 2110.
  

  • MDA 2130 - Medical Assistant IV

    3 credits

     Functions of a physician’s office lab, methods in hematology (venipuncture and capillary testing), urinalysis, immunology, microbiology, preparation for the Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) exam.  Two hours lecture and four hours lab per week. (Prerequisite(s): MDA 2120.) S
  

  • MDA 2801-2899 - Special Topics in Medical Assistant

    1-6 credits

     Detailed study in a specific topic in medical assisting. UD
  

  • MDA 2900 - Individualized Studies in Medical Assistant

    1-9 credits

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

Music
  

  • MUS 1010 - Music Theory and Harmony I

    3 credits

     Basic elements of music including key signatures, major and minor scales, note values and meter, pitch notation, intervals and triads; four-part harmony using triads in the roots and first inversion and the dominant seventh chord; beginning sight singing and melodic and harmonic dictation. Three hours per week. F
  

  • MUS 1020 - Music Theory and Harmony II

    3 credits

    Four-part harmony in all inversions, harmonic analysis, intermediate sight singing, and melodic and harmonic dictation. Three hours per week. (Prerequisite(s): MUS 1010.) S
  

  • MUS 1030 - Music Appreciation

    3 credits

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

  • MUS 1110 - Vocal Rhapsody

    2 credits

     This is an auditioned vocal ensemble with an emphasis in performing various styles of literature 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 with an extensive schedule of performances both on campus and in the service area. (Prerequisite(s): Selection by audition process after prior semester’s finals; Permission of instructor.) UD
  

  • MUS 1120 - Vocal Rhapsody

    2 credits

     This is an auditioned vocal ensemble with an emphasis in performing various styles of literature 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 with extensive schedule of performances both on campus and in the service area. (Prerequisite(s): Selection by audition process after prior semester’s finals; Permission of instructor.) UD
  

  • MUS 1150 - Voice

    1 credits

     Private instruction in voice using exercises, vocalizations and songs; includes English, American and Italian songs. Additional fee: $45 per credit hour. F, S
  

  • MUS 1160 - Voice

    1 credits

     Private instruction in voice using exercises, vocalizations and songs; includes English, American and Italian songs. Additional fee: $45 per credit hour. F, S
  

  • MUS 1170 - Voice

    2 credits

     Private instruction in voice using selected exercises, vocalizes and songs; includes English, American and Italian songs. Additional fee: $75 for two credit hours. F, S
  

  • MUS 1180 - Voice

    2 credits

     Private instruction in voice using selected exercises, vocalizes and songs; includes English, American and Italian songs. Additional fee: $75 for two credit hours. F, S
  

  • MUS 1200 - Class Piano I

    1 credits

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

  • MUS 1205 - Class Piano II

    1 credits

    Class piano instruction for non-keyboard music majors intending to major or minor in music at the bachelor degree level. Two hours per week. (Prerequisite(s): MUS 1200 or pemission of instructor.)
  

  • MUS 1210 - Piano

    1 credits

     Private instruction in piano. Additional fee: $45 per credit hour. F, S
  

  • MUS 1220 - Piano

    1 credits

     Private instruction in piano. Additional fee: $45 per credit hour. F, S
  

  • MUS 1230 - Piano

    2 credits

     Private instruction in piano. Additional fee: $75 for two credit hours. F, S
  

  • MUS 1240 - Piano

    2 credits

     Private instruction in piano. Additional fee: $75 for two credit hours. F, S
  

  • MUS 1410 - Chamber Choir

    2 credits

     Choral ensemble open to all students. Basic music reading, theory, proper choral tone and vocal fundamentals will be reviewed. Choir will study literature from various style periods and will have one or two performances per semester. No prerequisite or audition is required.

      F, S
  

  • MUS 1420 - Chamber Choir

    2 credits

     Choral ensemble open to all students. Basic music reading, theory, proper choral tone and vocal fundamentals will be reviewed. Choir will study literature from various style periods and will have one or two performances per semester. No prerequisite or audition is required. F, S
  

  • MUS 1470 - Stage Band

    2 credits

     Performance of popular band music, including jazz. UD
  

  • MUS 1480 - Stage Band

    2 credits

     Performance of popular band music, including jazz. UD
  

  • MUS 1510 - Ear Training I

    1 credits

    Fundamental skills of ear training to include intervals, scales, chords, chord progressions.  Mastery of skills to be demonstrated by singing and melodic/harmonic dictation.
  

  • MUS 1520 - Ear Training II

    1 credits

    Fundamental skills of ear training to include two-part and three-part harmony, seventh chords and ninth chords.  Mastery of skills to be demonstrated by singing and melodic/harmonic dictation. (Prerequisite(s): MUS 1510.)
  

  • MUS 1530 - Ear Training III

    1 credits

    Fundamentals 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. (Prerequisite(s): MUS 1520.)
  

  • MUS 1670 - Guitar

    1 credits

     Private instruction in guitar. Additional fee: $45 per credit hour. F, S
  

  • MUS 1680 - Guitar

    1 credits

     Private instruction in guitar. Additional fee: $45 per credit hour. F, S
  

  • MUS 1770 - Guitar

    2 credits

     Private instruction in guitar. Additional fee: $75 for two credit hours. F, S
  

  • MUS 1780 - Guitar

    2 credits

     Private instruction in guitar. Additional fee: $75 for two credit hours. F, S
  

  • MUS 2010 - Music Theory and Harmony III

    3 credits

    Four-part harmony using modulations, secondary dominants, Neapolitan and augmented sixth chords; harmonic analysis; keyboard harmony; advanced sightsinging. Three hours per week. (Prerequisite(s): MUS 1020.) F
  

  • MUS 2020 - Advanced Theory and Harmony II

    3 credits

     Study of musical form; musical analysis of 19th and 20th century works; advanced melodic and harmonic writing. Three hours per week. (Prerequisite(s): MUS 2010.) S
  

  • MUS 2110 - Vocal Rhapsody

    2 credits

     This is an auditioned vocal ensemble with an emphasis in performing various styles of literature 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 with an extensive schedule of performances both on campus and in the service area. Two hours per week. (Prerequisite(s): Selection by audition process after prior semester’s finals; Permission of instructor.) UD
  

  • MUS 2120 - Vocal Rhapsody

    2 credits

     This is an auditioned vocal ensemble with an emphasis in performing various styles of literature 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 with an extensive schedule of performances both on campus and in the service area. Two hours per week. (Prerequisite(s): Selection by audition process after prior semester’s finals; Permission of instructor.) UD
  

  • MUS 2210 - Piano

    1 credits

     Private instruction in piano. Additional fee: $45 per credit hour. F, S
  

  • MUS 2220 - Piano

    1 credits

     Private instruction in piano. Additional fee: $45 per credit hour. F, S
  

  • MUS 2230 - Piano

    2 credits

     Private instruction in piano. Additional fee: $75 for two credit hours. F, S
  

  • MUS 2240 - Piano

    2 credits

     Private instruction in piano. Additional fee: $75 for two credit hours. F, S
  

  • MUS 2250 - Voice

    1 credits

     Private instruction in voice using exercises, vocalizations and songs; includes English, American and Italian songs. Additional fee: $45 per credit hour. F, S
  

  • MUS 2260 - Voice

    1 credits

     Private instruction in voice using exercises, vocalizations and songs; includes English, American and Italian songs. Additional fee: $45 per credit hour. F, S
  

  • MUS 2270 - Voice

    2 credits

     Private instruction in voice using selected exercises, vocalizes and songs; includes English, American and Italian songs. Additional fee: $75 for two credit hours. F, S
  

  • MUS 2280 - Voice

    2 credits

     Private instruction in voice using selected exercises, vocalizes and songs; includes English, American and Italian songs. Additional fee: $75 for two credit hours. F, S
  

  • MUS 2340 - Music Theater Workshop

    2 credits

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

  • MUS 2350 - Music Theater Workshop

    2 credits

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

  • MUS 2410 - Chamber Choir

    2 credits

     Choral ensemble open to all students. Basic music reading, theory, proper choral tone and vocal fundamentals will be reviewed. Choir will study literature from various style periods and will have one or two performances per semester. No prerequisite or audition is required. F, S
  

  • MUS 2420 - Chamber Choir

    2 credits

     Choral ensemble open to all students. Basic music reading, theory, proper choral tone and vocal fundamentals will be reviewed. Choir will study literature from various style periods and will have one or two performances per semester. No prerequisite or audition is required. F, S
  

  • MUS 2470 - Stage Band

    2 credits

     Performance of popular band music, including jazz. UD
  

  • MUS 2480 - Stage Band

    2 credits

     Performance of popular band music, including jazz. UD
  

  • MUS 2670 - Guitar

    1 credits

     Private instruction in guitar. Additional fee: $45 per credit hour. F, S
  

  • MUS 2680 - Guitar

    1 credits

     Private instruction in guitar. Additional fee: $45 per credit hour. F, S
  

  • MUS 2770 - Guitar

    2 credits

     Private instruction in guitar. Additional fee: $75 for two credit hours. F, S
  

  • MUS 2780 - Guitar

    2 credits

     Private instruction in guitar. Additional fee: $75 for two credit hours. F, S
  

  • MUS 2800-2899 - Special Topics in Music

    1-6 credits

     Detailed study in a specific topic in music. UD
  

  • MUS 2900 - Individualized Studies in Music

    1-9 credits

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

Nursing

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

  • NUR 1010 - Nursing I

    9 credits

     Care of the adult/child with emphasis on basic concepts and techniques, physiological and psychological needs, introduction to pharmacology and perioperative nursing. Five hours lecture and 12 hours lab per week. (Prerequisite(s): Admission to Nursing Program.) F
  

  • NUR 1020 - Nursing II

    9 credits

     Care of the adult/child with emphasis on oncology, gastrointestinal alterations and maternal-newborn nursing. Five hours lecture and 12 hours lab per week. (Prerequisite(s): NUR 1010.) S
  

  • NUR 1030 - LPN Transition I

    4 credits

     The first in a series of two courses designed to transition LPN students into level II nursing courses. Nursing concepts and skills are taught with an emphasis on psychomotor skills, physiological and psychological needs and basic medical–surgical concepts needed to care for the adult/child. Three hours lecture and one hour lab per week. (Prerequisite(s): Admission to Nursing Program.) F
  

  • NUR 1040 - LPN Transition II

    4 credits

     The final course in a series of two designed to transition LPN students into NUR 2010. Includes care of the adult/child with emphasis on oncology, gastrointestinal alterations and maternal-newborn nursing. Three hours lecture and one hour lab per week. S
  

  • NUR 1200 - Nursing Fundamentals

    4 credits

     This course is the first in a series of six. Care of the adult with emphasis on basic concepts and skills. Emphasis will be on professional practice, patient centered care, nursing process, and physical assessment. Two hours lecture and two hours lab/clinical per week. (Prerequisite(s): Admission to Nursing Program - Evening Sequence.) S
  

  • NUR 1210 - Nursing Pharmacology

    2 credits

     Emphasis will be on an introduction to pharmacology, medication calculation, medication administration, documentation and informatics. One hour lecture and one hour lab/clinical per week. (Corequisite(s): NUR 1200.) S
  

  • NUR 1220 - Medical Surgical Nursing I

    6 credits

     This course is the second in a series of six. Emphasis will be on eye, ear, nose and throat alterations, respiratory, fluid and electrolyte, gastrointestinal, and genitourinary alterations. An introduction to perioperative nursing is also included. Two hours lecture and four hours lab/clinical per week. (Prerequisite(s): NUR 1200 and 1210.) Su
  

  • NUR 1230 - Maternal Child Nursing

    6 credits

     This course is the third in a series of six. This course will provide an emphasis on antepartal, intrapartum and postpartum care for the mother and neonate, and growth and development principles. Emphasis on pediatric patient will include EENT, respiratory, musculoskeletal, renal, neurological, cardiovascular, congenital and developmental disabilities. Two hours lecture and four hours lab/clinical per week. (Prerequisite(s): NUR 1220.) F
  

  • NUR 2010 - Nursing III

    9 credits

     Care of the adult/child with emphasis on the nurse/patient relationships; alterations in thoughts, feelings and behaviors; fluids and electrolytes; neurological; and endocrine systems. Five hours lecture and 12 hours lab per week. (Prerequisite(s): NUR 1020 or NUR 1040.) F
  

  • NUR 2020 - Nursing IV

    9 credits

     Care of the adult/child with emphasis on alterations in respiratory, cardiovascular, musculoskeletal and genitourinary systems. Management concepts are included. Five hours lecture and 12 hours lab per week. (Prerequisite(s): NUR 2010.) S
  

  • NUR 2200 - Medical Surgical Nursing II

    6 credits

     This is the fourth in a series of six. This course continues study begun in Medical Surgical Nursing I with an emphasis on cardiovascular alterations, neurological alterations, endocrine alterations, oncology and musculoskeletal alterations. Two hours lecture and four hours lab/clinical per week. (Prerequisite(s): NUR 1230.) S
  

  • NUR 2210 - Psychiatric/Geriatric Nursing

    4 credits

     This course is the fifth in a series of six. This course will have emphasis in nursing care for patients experiencing alterations in mental health. Aspects of caring for geriatric patients will also be included. Two hours lecture and two hours lab/clinical per week. (Prerequisite(s): NUR 2200.) Su
  

  • NUR 2220 - Nursing Management

    8 credits

     This course is the last in a series of six. This course will place emphasis on managing client care, delegation, stress time management, quality improvement, collaboration and legal/ethical principles. This course will also include a preceptorship experience for clinical. Two hours lecture and six hours lab/clinical per week. (Prerequisite(s): NUR 2210.) F
  

  • NUR 2801-2899 - Special Topics in Nursing

    1-6 credits

     Detailed study of a specific topic in nursing. This course may be recommended for transfer and readmission students who need special assistance in selected areas. UD
  

  • NUR 2900 - Individualized Studies in Nursing

    1-9 credits

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

Office Administration
  

  • OSA 1020 - Document Processing

    3 credits

     Continued development of speed and accuracy using software to format business documents and to produce letters and other business communications, reports and business forms. Three hours per week. (Prerequisite(s): OSA 1610 or permission of instructor.) S
  

  • OSA 1040 - Medical Insurance/Accounting

    3 credits

     Types of insurance processing; terminology and forms processing including managed care guidelines; billing and collections; payroll reports; reconciling bank statements; and development of Electronic Medical Records (EMRs). Priority enrollment is given to Coding certificate, Health Care Management and Medical Assistant majors. Three hours per week. (Prerequisite(s): OSA 2060.) S
  

  • OSA 1510 - Word Processing

    3 credits

     Terminology, practices and procedures used in word processing software. Applications include creating, editing and formatting documents; various document and productivity tools; tables and graphics. Three hours per week. (Pre or Corequisite: OSA 1610 or permission of instructor.) S
  

  • OSA 1610 - Keyboarding

    2 credits

     Technique in touch keyboarding for application on computers; emphasis is on developing accuracy and speed with the alphanumeric keyboard. Two hours per week. F, S
  

  • OSA 1620 - Text Formatting

    1 credits

     Formatting of business documents using software with continued building of accuracy and speed. One hour per week. (Pre or Corequisite: OSA 1610 or permission of instructor.) UD
  

  • OSA 1630 - Data Entry

    1 credits

     Techniques in touch entry of numeric data using 10-key pad. One hour per week. F, S
  

  • OSA 2010 - Pharmacology for Non-MA Majors

    2 credits

     Emphasis will be placed on the top 100 Rx drugs, names and classifications of drugs, abbreviations, correct spelling of drug names, specific medications used in medical specialty offices and use of drug references including the Physicians Desk Reference (PDR). Two hours per week. F
  

  • OSA 2050 - Healthcare Legal/Ethical Issues

    3 credits

     History of the legal system, ethics, bioethics, confidentiality, contracts, laws relating to drug administration, medical record as a legal document, patients’ authorization, informed consent, public duties of physicians and/or medical office employees, risk management, medical practice acts and licensure of medical office personnel. Priority enrollment is given to certificate and Health Care Management concentrations. Three hours per week. F
  

  • OSA 2060 - Coding

    3 credits

     ICD-9 and CPT coding information and procedures; health care issues, practice and legislation. Priority enrollment is given to certificate and Health Care Management concentrations. Three hours per week. F
  

  • OSA 2065 - Advanced Coding

    3 credits

     Advanced knowledge of medical coding; emphasis on coding skills for the hospital setting, especially inpatient services and diagnostic-related groups (DRGs) related to various medical specialties. Priority enrollment is given to certificate and Health Care Management concentrations. Three hours per week. (Prerequisite(s): OSA 2060 or permission of instruction.) S
  

  • OSA 2110 - Office Procedures/Administration

    3 credits

     Office duties including scheduling appointments, processing incoming/outgoing communications and using telecommunications systems/services; role of the office employee; human relations skills; job selection and preparation. Three hours per week. S
  

  • OSA 2210 - Advanced Document Processing

    3 credits

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

  • OSA 2310 - Records Management

    2 credits

     Records storage and control including alphabetic, numeric, geographic and subject filing; methods and systems for storing, retrieving and managing records; introduction of computerized records processing. Two hours per week. S
  

  • OSA 2400 - Applied Calculations

    2 credits

     Applications of mathematics skills used in office setting, such as payroll, banking, purchasing and retail calculations. Two hours per week. F
  

  • OSA 2410 - Transcription I

    3 credits

     Machine transcription emphasizing speed and accuracy in transcribing mailable copy of materials from business and professional offices; medical and legal specialization available. Keyboarding speed of 35 wpm or permission of instructor. Three hours per week. F, S
  

  • OSA 2420 - Transcription II

    3 credits

     Transcription training materials in law, medicine or business communications. Three hours per week. (Prerequisite(s): OSA 2410 or permission of instructor.) F, S
  

  • OSA 2430 - Transcription III

    3 credits

     Continued transcription training in law, medicine or business documentations. Three hours per week. (Prerequisite(s): OSA 2420 or permission of instructor.) UD
  

  • OSA 2510 - Medical Terminology

    3 credits

     Medical vocabulary and terminology in body systems including commonly used prefixes, suffixes, root words and combining forms. Three hours per week. F
  

  • OSA 2520 - Advanced Medical Terminology

    3 credits

     Spelling and defining words commonly applied to disease processes, conditions, body systems and medical specialties. Three hours per week. (Prerequisite(s): OSA 2510 or permission of instructor.) S
  

  • OSA 2801-2899 - Special Topics in Office Administration

    1-6 credits

     Detailed study of a specific topic in office administration. UD
  

  • OSA 2900 - Individualized Studies in Office Administration

    1-9 credits

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

Philosophy
  

  • PHIL 1010 - Ethics

    3 credits

     Survey of ethics in personal relations, politics, business, the professions and the military. May be registered as HUM or PHIL 1010. Three hours per week. UD
  

  • PHIL 2800-2899 - Special Topics in Philosophy

    1-6 credits

     Detailed study of a particular topic in Philosophy. UD
  

  • PHIL 2900 - Individualized Studies in Philosophy

    1-9 credits

     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 credits

     35 mm camera system, film cameras and accessories, light sources, filters, types of lenses and focal length, close up photography. (35mm camera desirable.) One hour per week. UD
  

  • PHO 1011 - Digital Camera Operation

    1 credits

     Introduction to use of digital camera. Digital camera required. One hour per week. UD
  

  • PHO 1110 - Basic Photography I

    3 credits

     Digital camera systems and operations, exposure control,focal length, electronic flash, digital processing using computer software. Digital camera required. Two hours lecture and two hours lab per week. UD
  

  • PHO 1120 - Basic Photography II

    3 credits

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

  • PHO 2430 - Studio Photography

    3 credits

     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 credits

     Detailed study in a specific topic in photography. UD
  

  • PHO 2900 - Individualized Studies in Photography

    1-9 credits

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

Physical Education

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

  • PHED 1010 - Varsity Athletics I



    Only open to students participating in the varsity athletics program. UD
 

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