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2013-2014 Catalog & Student Handbook 
    
2013-2014 Catalog & Student Handbook [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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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.

 

Communication

  
  • COMM 2610 - Communication Practicum

    3 credits


     Supervised activities in a radio or television station, cable-TV facility, advertising or public relations agency for a minimum of 80 hours. (Prerequisite(s): two 3-credit hour Communication courses.) F, S
  
  • COMM 2710 - TV News I

    3 credits


     The study of television news, including the production of a campus newscast. Three hours per week. F
  
  • COMM 2720 - TV News II

    3 credits


     Advanced topics in television news, including the production of campus newscast. Three hours per week. S
  
  • COMM 2801-2899 - Special Topics in Communications

    1-6 credits


     Detailed study of a specific topic in communications. UD
  
  • COMM 2900 - Individualized Studies in Communications

    1-9 credits


     Independent and individualized studies in communications. 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

Computer Information Technology

  
  • CIT 1100 - Computer Networking I

    3 credits


     Topics covered include: designing, installing, maintaining, troubleshooting and repairing basic networks, ethernet cable media, hubs, switches, bridges and routers, network cards; and operating system network configuration. Prepares the student to take the Comp TIA Network + industry certification exam. Three hours per week. F, S
  
  • CIT 1601 - Hardware/Operating Systems

    3 credits


     Topics covered include: installing, building, upgrading, repairing, configuring, troubleshooting, optimizing, diagnosing and performing preventative maintenance of basic personal and portable computer hardware and operating systems, as well as printers, scanners and security components. This course prepares the student to take CompTIA A+ Essentials industry certification exam. Three hours per week. F
  
  • CIT 1602 - IT Support Functions

    3 credits


     Topics covered include: installation, upgrade, repair, component replacement, configuration, optimization, troubleshooting, and perform preventative maintenance on basic personal computer hardware and operating systems, as well as supporting PC hardware and software in a business setting. This course prepares the student to take the CompTIA A+ Practical Application certification exam. Three hours per week. F
  
  • CIT 2030 - Servers/Network Operating Systems

    3 credits


     Topics covered include: planning network and application services; designing core identity and access management components; designing support identity and access management components; designing for business continuity and data availability. Prepares the student to take the Microsoft Windows Server operating system and covers “Enterprise Administrator” Exam. Three hours per week. S
  
  • CIT 2100 - Co-op/Internship Experience

    2 credits


     Professional development through on-the-job experience in the student’s major area of study. The course requires a minimum of 100 hours of supervised employment or volunteer experience. Students must be recommended by the academic advisor before they can be placed. F, S
  
  • CIT 2800-2899 - Special Topics in Computer Service Technology

    1-6 credits


     Detailed study of a specific topic in computer service technology. UD
  
  • CIT 2900 - Individualized Studies in Computer Service Technology

    1-9 credits


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

Computers and Information Systems

  
  • CIS 1270 - Desktop Operating Systems

    3 credits


     This course prepares the student to take the Microsoft certification exam associated with the most currently used version of the Microsoft Windows Desktop operating system. Topics covered include: installation, configuration, maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of the most currently used Microsoft Windows Desktop operating system. Three hours per week. S
  
  • CIS 1291 - Windows Server Networks

    1 credits


     Prepares the student to take the Microsoft certification exam associated with the most currently used Microsoft Windows Server operating system and covers the “Server Administrator” exam. Topics covered include: Planning for Server Deployment, Planning for Server Management, Monitoring and Maintaining Servers, Planning Application and Data Provisioning, and Planning for Business Continuity and High Availability. One hour per week. F
  
  • CIS 1294 - Active Directory

    3 credits


     Topics covered include: Configuring Domain Name System (DNS) for Active Directory; Configuring the Active Directory Infrastructure; Configuring Active Directory Roles and Services; Creating and Maintaining Active Directory Objects; Maintaining the Active Directory Environment; Configuring Active Directory Services. Prepares student to take Microsoft certification exam and covers “Active Directory” exam. Three hours per week. S
  
  • CIS 2100 - Co-Op/Internship Experience

    2 credits


     Professional development through on-the-job experience in the student’s major area of study. The course requires a minimum of 100 hours of supervised employment or volunteer experience. Student must be recommended by the academic advisor before they can be placed. F, S
  
  • CIS 2101 - Network Security

    3 credits


     Topics covered include: General Security Concepts; Communication Security; Infrastructure Security; Basics of Cryptography; Operational and Organizational Security. Prepares the student to take the Comp TIA Security + Cerification Exam. This course prepares the student to take CompTIA Security+ Exam. Three hours per week. F
  
  • CIS 2210 - Systems Development and Design

    3 credits


     Computer center functions and management for business and industry including organizational structures, tools for the analyst, hardware and software orientation. Three hours per week. (Prerequisite(s): Nine hours CIS course work or permission of instructor.) UD
  
  • CIS 2293 - Planning Networks

    3 credits


     Topics covered include: Configuring Addressing and Services, Names Resolution; Network Access, File and Print Services; Monitoring and Managing a Network Infrastructure. Prepares the student to take the Microsoft certification exam and covers “Network Infrastructure” exam. Three hours per week. F
  
  • CIS 2297 - Designing Networks

    1 credits


     Topics covered include: Deploying Servers; Configuring Remote Desktop Services, Web Services Infrastructure, and Network Application Services. Prepares the student to take the Microsoft certification exam and covers “Applications Infrastructure” exam. One hour per week. S
  
  • CISP 1010 - Computer Science I

    3 credits


    An introduction to computer science hardware and software concepts and computer software development using a modern object-oriented programming language such as JAVA or C++. Algorithms, problem solving methods, systems development and implementation methodologies are addressed. Three hours per week. UD
  
  • CISP 1020 - Computer Science II

    3 credits


    A continuation of programming emphasizing abstract data structures and top down design. Emphasis is on algorithm development, abstract data types, pointers, strings, searching and retrieval techniques, parsing, linked lists, stacks, queues, trees and related topics. Three hours per week. (Prerequisite(s): CISP 1010.) UD
  
  • CISP 1610 - Programming in C++

    3 credits


    Overview of general structured design and development, fundamental programming concepts in C++ which include data types, arithmetic expressions, control structures, loops, functions, arrays, basic I/O, user defined abstract data types and an introduction to classes and objects. Three hours per week. (Prerequisite(s): CISP 1010 or permission of instructor.) UD
  
  • CISP 2801-2899 - Computer Information Systems Programming

    1-6 credits


     Detailed study of a specific topic in computers and information systems. UD
  
  • CISP 2900 - Computer Information Systems Programming

    1-9 credits


     Independent and individualized studies in computers and information systems. Students may take more than one independent or individualized study in a given discipline up to a maximum of nine credit hours. UD
  
  • INFS 1010 - Computer Applications

    3 credits


    Basic computer terminology, Microsoft Windows, word processing, spreadsheets, internet and other topics. Three hours per week. F, S
  
  • INFS 1040 - Word

    3 credits


     Brief overview of basic computer terminology and Windows operating system. Word processing fundamentals employing Microsoft Word to create, format and print letters, reports, tables and other word processing documents. Three hours per week. F
  
  • INFS 1051 - Spreadsheets Seminar-Excel

    1 credits


     Spreadsheet applications on the microcomputer using Excel. Students who have received credit for INFS 1010 must have permission of the CIS Coordinator to enroll in this course. Total of 16 contact hours. UD
  
  • INFS 1065 - PowerPoint Seminar

    1 credits


     Presentation systems using Microsoft PowerPoint software on microcomputers emphasizing business presentations and basic editing skills. Total of 16 contact hours per week. UD
  
  • INFS 1100 - Technology for Teachers

    3 credits


     Introduction to windows and windows-based microcomputer packages including word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, internet applications, basic PC troubleshooting, basic audiovisual and office equipment to facilitate quality classroom instruction. May be registered as INFS or EDU. Three hours per week. F
  
  • INFS 1121 - Spreadsheets/Databases

    3 credits


     Concepts and procedures in spreadsheet and database using Microsoft Excel and Access.  Students without basic computer and word processing skills should complete INFS 1010 Computer Applications before enrolling in course.  Three hours per week. F, S
  
  • INFS 1562 - Web Site Design

    3 credits


     Fundamentals of effective web design and management using a commercial software package. As a prerequisite, students should have a fundamental knowledge and experience in using microcomputers and the internet. Three hours per week. S
  
  • INFS 2030 - Access

    3 credits


     Database fundamentals employing Microsoft Access to create and utilize tables, queries, forms, reports and macros. Integrating Access with other programs and with the World Wide Web. Three hours per week. UD
  
  • INFS 2040 - PowerPoint/Publisher

    3 credits


     Presentation graphics fundamentals employing software presentation package to design, create, format and print slide presentations. Publishing fundamentals using text, graphics, layouts and printing. Integrating with other programs and internet. Three hours per week. S
  
  • INFS 2801-2899 - Computer Information Systems

    1-6 credits


     Detailed study of a specific topic in computers and information system. UD
  
  • INFS 2900 - Computer Information Systems

    1-9 credits


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

Construction Technology

  
  • CST 1010 - Construction Techniques/Methods

    1 credits


     Materials and processes used in residential and commercial construction. Labs will focus on actual hands-on exercises in fundamental hand and power tools, building techniques and equipment. One hour per week. F
  
  • CST 2010 - Cost Estimating and Job Analysis

    3 credits


     Commercial and residential cost planning techniques including labor and material costs, overhead, hidden costs, scheduling to maintain effective spending, bid proposals and profit margins. Two hours lecture and two hours lab per week. S
  
  • CST 2020 - Contracting Technical/Legal Aspects

    2 credits


     Contractor laws and rules, general business accounting, lien laws, workers compensation, employment security, wage laws, OSHA regulations and tax information. Two hours lecture per week. F
  
  • CST 2030 - Standard Building Codes

    3 credits


     Building codes that relate to residential and light commercial projects from site work to completed projects. Three hours lecture per week. F, S
  
  • CST 2040 - Renewable Energy

    3 credits


     A comprehensive overview of renewable energies, including comparisons with photo voltaic (pv) electrical generation, solar thermal, wind, biomass and other alternative fuels. Emphases are placed on the movement from a fossil fuel based economy to an alternative energy economy using solar derived fuels. This ties to design and lifestyle alterations which can result from careful monitoring and utilizing of energy stores available. Site specific suitability, regulations, investments, economics and energy efficiencies are all investigated with regard to life cycle. Three hours lecture and one hour lab per week. F
  
  • CST 2050 - PV Panel Installation

    3 credits


     Basic details of sizing a solar-electric photo voltaic (pv) installation to meet expected energy needs; the techniques of rooftop, pole top or ground rack installation to withstand weather expectations; the need for site specific electronics to change varying DC solar generated electricity to utility grid uniformity of AC electricity; how to work with the needed utility grid inter-tie safety disconnections; battery storage and the needed electronics; the importance of grounding and other details in preparation for national certification as a pv installer. Three hours lecture and one hour lab per week. F
  
  • CST 2400 - Service Learning–Habitat

    3 credits


     This course will enable students to have hands-on involvement in a Habitat project where many of the concepts presented in class are put into practical application. The processes and policies used by the Habitat organization will provide monitoring of student participation and involvement. Three hours on-site work per week. F
  
  • CST 2500 - Energy Star Residential Ratings

    3 credits


     This course addresses Energy Star and Earth Craft ratings, sealing of ductwork, routing ducts through conditioned spaces, water management in foundations, sealed crawlspaces, and general sustainability requirements. It includes the process for evaluating hours for Energy Star certification, including the software used and reports generated. It prepares the student for national certification as an Energy Rater. Three hours lecture and one hour lab per week. S
  
  • CST 2610 - Energy Efficient Construction

    3 credits


     This course will discuss insulated wall elements such as structural insulated panels (SIPS), insulated poured and pre-cast concrete walls, solar hot water installations and specialized solar grid-tied electric codes (NEC 960). Three hours lecture and one hour lab per week. S
  
  • CST 2620 - Ground Sourced HVAC

    2 credits


     This course addresses closed loop and open loop designs, residential usage of ground source heat pumps, trenching vs. well drilling, ground loop requirements, manual J load analysis to size the ground source system, and desuperheater add-on hot water elements. This course will also have the benefit of a ground source heat pump demonstration project where a unit has been installed in the construction technology laboratory. Two hours lecture and one hour lab per week. S
  
  • CST 2801-2899 - Special Topics in Construction Technology

    1-6 credits


     Detailed study of a specific topic in construction technology. UD
  
  • CST 2900 - Individualized Studies in Construction Technology

    1-9 credits


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

Cooperative Education

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

  
  • CPE 1010 - Cooperative Education I

    3 credits


     Supervised employment or volunteer experience in a position related to the student’s major (150 hours). Students must have a co-op placement in place before enrolling in this course. If assistance is required in locating a placement, students should contact the Cooperative Education Office in advance. F, S
  
  • CPE 1011 - Job Search Skills

    1 credits


     Skills assessment, resumé and letter writing, interviewing techniques, job search strategies, job applications, networking and dressing for success. F, S
  
  • CPE 1012 - Succeeding on the Job

    1 credits


     Personal and professional development to improve communication, time management, problem solving, teamwork and customer service skills on the job. The course will also address the importance of initiative, attitude and work ethics in the workplace. F, S
  
  • CPE 1015 - Workforce Development

    2 credits


     Personal and professional development through course work combined with on-the-job experience in order to develop work ethics and transitional job skills in the workplace. The course requires a minimum of 75 hours of supervised employment experience. F, S
  
  • CPE 1020 - Cooperative Education II

    3 credits


     Supervised employment experience (150 hours). Students must have a co-op placement in place before enrolling in this course. If assistance is required in locating a placement, students should contact the Cooperative Education Office in advance. F, S
  
  • CPE 1030 - Cooperative Education/Office

    4 credits


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

    3 credits


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

    3 credits


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

    3 credits


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

    2 credits


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

Criminal Justice

  
  • CRMJ 1010 - Introduction to Criminal Justice

    3 credits


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

    3 credits


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

    3 credits


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

    3 credits


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

    3 credits


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

    3 credits


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

    4 credits


     Supervised observation during a minimum of 150 hours experience with a field agency. (Prerequisite(s): At least 9 hours of Criminal Justice coursework or permission of instructor.) S
  
  • CRMJ 2801-2899 - Special Topics in Criminal Justice

    1-6 credits


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

    1-9 credits


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

Early Childhood Education

  
  • ECED 1010 - Introduction to Early Childhood

    2 credits


     An introduction to the early childhood profession including an emphasis on professionalism and developmentally appropriate practice. Includes an overview of history of early education, theoretical program models, different types of early childhood programs, community resources, professional organizations and contemporary trends and issues in programs for children birth through age eight. Field experience required. Two hours per week. F
  
  • ECED 2010 - Safe/Healthy Environments

    3 credits


     A study of the basic principles and practices of safety, health and nutrition as they relate to the early childhood setting, home and community for children birth through age eight. Also included is a study of principles of creating appropriate learning environments for young children. Field experience required. Three hours per week. F
  
  • ECED 2015 - Early Childhood Curriculum

    3 credits


     A study of developmentally appropriate practices and the teacher’s role in supporting development of young children birth through age eight. An emphasis on curriculum planning including goals, environment, roles of teachers and parents, materials and settings. Field experience required. Three hours per week. S
  
  • ECED 2020 - Infant/Toddler Development

    3 credits


     The study of the physical, cognitive, social and emotional aspects of young children and their application to the care, guidance and development of the child birth through age eight. Laboratory observation. Three hours per week. S
  
  • ECED 2030 - Infant and Toddler Care

    3 credits


     A course on the care and education of infants and toddlers ages birth to age three in group settings (i.e. child care centers, family child care homes, early Head Start. Includes rationales and strategies for supporting the whole child including cognitive, language, social emotional and physical development in a safe, responsive environment. Emphasis is on relationship-based care and education with special attention to the unique environmental aspects of programs for the child under three. Three hours per week. UD
  
  • ECED 2040 - Family Dynamics

    3 credits


     The role of the family and community in the physical, cognitive, social and emotional growth of the child in a diverse society. Includes benefits of and strategies for developing positive, reciprocal relationships with families in an early childhood setting birth through age eight. Field experience required. Three hours per week. S
  
  • ECED 2050 - Psychomotor Development

    3 credits


     This course discusses the major theories of psychomotor development and the application to the development of the young child birth through age eight. Particular emphasis is placed on the positive development of motor skills. Field experience required. Three hours per week. UD
  
  • ECED 2060 - Exceptional Child

    3 credits


     This course explores practices that early childhood professionals can apply to develop a more inclusive and accessible environment for all children birth through age eight. Provides students with skills to include children of all abilities through appropriate arrangement of the environment. Includes strategies for developing strong relationships with families and other community agencies. Field experience is required. Three hours per week. F
  
  • ECED 2070 - Developmental Assessment

    3 credits


     This course will cover assessment for children from birth through age eight. Both formal and informal instruments will be discussed with the emphasis on tools that can be used by teachers of young children. Considerations in choosing, administering and reporting results of assessments will also be addressed. Field experience required. Three hours per week. (Prerequisite(s): ECED 1010, 2010, 2015, 2020, 2040, 2130 or departmental approval.) S
  
  • ECED 2080 - Language and Literacy

    3 credits


     This course explores the research-based principles and practices for providing young children birth through age eight a strong foundation in language and literacy within a developmentally appropriate approach. Field experience required. Three hours per week. (Prerequisite(s): ECED 1010, 2010, 2015, 2040, 2130 or departmental approval.) S
  
  • ECED 2085 - Early Childhood Math/Science

    3 credits


     A course on the standards, principles and practices in teaching mathematics and science to young children birth through age eight. An emphasis will be placed on developing an integrated math and science curriculum that includes appropriate content, processes, environment and materials and child-centered choices. Field experience required. Three hours per week. (Prerequisite(s): ECED 1010, 2010, 2015, 2040 and 2130.) F
  
  • ECED 2090 - Creative Development

    3 credits


     This course provides strategies for promoting creative development of the child birth through age eight. Students will gain an understanding of the concept of creativity: what it is, why it is important and how the development of creativity in young children can be encouraged. Emphasis is on the development of creativity in relation to art, music, language, movement and dramatic arts. Three hours per week. UD
  
  • ECED 2100 - The Mentoring Teacher

    3 credits


     A study of philosophy, principles and methods of mentoring adults who have varying levels of training. Emphasis will be on the role of mentors as facilitators of adult learning while simultaneously addressing the needs of children, parents and other staff. Three hours per week. UD
  
  • ECED 2120 - Child Center Administration

    3 credits


     A study of organization and administration practices applicable to the child care center. Topics of special consideration will include leadership, enrollment and public relations, staff management, financial management, facilities, regulations, parent relations and program development. Field experience required. Three hours per week. UD
  
  • ECED 2130 - Initial Practicum

    3 credits


     Supervised practicum with a minimum of 30 clock hours in seminar and 45 clock hours in early childhood practical experiences. Course includes a study of the physical and human qualities that combine to create an environment that is safe and healthy, and promotes optimum learning for young children birth through age eight. UD
  
  • ECED 2160 - Final Practicum

    3 credits


     Supervised clinical experience with a minimum of 15 clock hours in seminar and 90 clock hours in a clinical site approved by the Department (accredited agency, 3-star or Department approved site). Up to 45 hours may be completed in the student’s employment site with department approval. Focuses on the student’s demonstration of competencies that produce positive developmental outcomes for young children birth through age eight. This should be one of the last courses taken in the ECED program.

      (Prerequisite(s): ECED 1010, 2010, 2015, 2020, 2040 and 2130.) S

  
  • ECED 2801-2899 - Special Topics in Early Childhood Education

    1-6 credits


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

    1-9 credits


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

Economics

  
  • ECON 2010 - Macroeconomics

    3 credits


    ♦ Economic analysis including unemployment, inflation, national income and its determination, international economics, fiscal policy, money and banking, monetary policy and economic growth. Three hours per week. (Prerequisite(s): ECON 2020 or permission of instructor.) F, S
  
  • ECON 2020 - Microeconomics

    3 credits


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

    1-6 credits


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

    1-9 credits


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

Education

  
  • EDU 1100 - Technology for Teachers

    3 credits


     Introduction to windows and windows-based microcomputer packages including word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, internet applications, basic PC troubleshooting, basic audiovisual and office equipment to facilitate quality classroom instruction. May be registered as INFS or EDU. Three hours per week. F
  
  • EDU 1130 - Educational Psychology

    3 credits


     Psychological principles in a classroom setting including development, cognitive style, teacher role, evaluation and management. May also be registered as PSYC 1130. Three hours per week. (Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1030 or permission of instructor.) F
  
  • EDU 1240 - Introduction to Peer Tutoring

    1 credits


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

    3 credits


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

    3 credits


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

    3 credits


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

    1-6 credits


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

    1-9 credits


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

Electronics Technology

  
  • EET 1005 - Industrial Electricity

    3 credits


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

    3 credits


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

    3 credits


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

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