2012-2013 Catalog & Handbook 
    
    Mar 28, 2024  
2012-2013 Catalog & Handbook [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


General Information

Learning support prerequisites: Enrollment in most college-level courses requires qualifying test scores or completion of learning support coursework. To determine eligibility for college-level courses, students who have tested into learning support courses should check the advising chart in the Academic Information and Services section of the Catalog or on the following Web page: www.pstcc.edu/departments/curriculum_and_instruction/advising/dsp.

Tennessee Board of Regents designations: Courses denoted with the ♦ symbol are general education courses transferable within the Tennessee Board of Regents system. Every TBR institution incorporates a common 41-hour general education core into its degree requirements and accepts all courses designated with the ♦ symbol as meeting these requirements. A complete matrix of courses that satisfy general education requirements at all TBR institutions is available on the TBR Web page, www.tbr.edu.

University of Tennessee designations: Courses denoted with the ★ symbol are Pellissippi State courses that receive direct course equivalency at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.

 

Accounting

  
  • ACCT 1010 - Principles of Accounting I ★

    Credit(s): 3
    A survey of financial and managerial accounting. Financial accounting topics include structure of financial statements and accounting for merchandising operations, cash, receivables, inventories, plant and equipment, liabilities, and equity. Managerial accounting topics include analysis of financial statements, introduction to managerial accounting, cost behavior and CVP analysis and budgeting.

    Corequisite(s): College-level math

    ★ This course is directly equivalent to a course at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.
  
  • ACCT 1020 - Principles of Accounting II ★

    Credit(s): 3
    A continuation of the study of financial and managerial accounting theory and practice, including analyzing and recording business transactions, completing the accounting cycle, and analyzing and preparing financial statements. Accounting for liabilities, equity and payroll as well as measuring cash flow, cost accounting systems, special analysis and budgeting are taught in the course.

    Prerequisite(s): ACCT 1010 

    ★ This course is directly equivalent to a course at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.
  
  • ACCT 2215 - Intermediate Accounting I

    Credit(s): 3
    A study of financial accounting theory and practice, including financial statement presentation and the accounting cycle, current asset measurement and valuation, fixed asset acquisition, depreciation, depletion, disposition, and measurement and valuation of intangible assets.

    Prerequisite(s): ACCT 1020 

  
  • ACCT 2220 - Intermediate Accounting II

    Credit(s): 3
    A continuation of the study of financial accounting theory and practice, including liabilities and stockholders’ equity, cash flow measurement and reporting, issues related to income measurement, and the preparation and analysis of financial statements.

    Prerequisite(s): ACCT 2215  or consent of instructor

  
  • ACCT 2360 - Cost Accounting

    Credit(s): 3
    A study of cost accounting terminology and concepts. Includes job order costing, process costing and standard costing; also includes accounting for overhead and joint processing costs, as well as absorption and variable costing.

    Prerequisite(s): ACCT 1020 

  
  • ACCT 2410 - Income Taxation

    Credit(s): 3
    A study of federal income taxation as applied to personal income. Topics include income inclusions and exclusions, adjustments, deductions, taxes, and credits. Practice in income tax return preparation.

    Prerequisite(s): ACCT 1010 

  
  • ACCT 2500 - Payroll & Internal Control

    Credit(s): 3
    This course focuses on Federal laws related to payroll and internal control and their impact on the accounting system and financial reporting requirements. Calculation of employer and employee payroll taxes and the preparation of payroll related to tax forms are also discussed.

    Prerequisite(s): ACCT 1010 

  
  • ACCT 2530 - Accounting Systems

    Credit(s): 3
    A study of the flow of documents and information from initial transaction to financial statement preparation. Emphasis is on computer software applications using general ledger software. Topics include internal control, general ledger, accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll and job order costing.

    Prerequisite(s): ACCT 1020 

  
  • ACCT 2571 - Computer Accounting Internship

    Credit(s): 3
    This course is a supervised work experience requiring a minimum of 135 hours in the accounting field. Individual conferences are arranged instead of class attendance.

    Prerequisite(s): Completion of 15 hours of ACCT courses with minimum 2.5 GPA in ACCT courses; seeking an A.A.S. degree as a Computer Accounting student; and a completed internship application submitted to the coordinator of BCT Internships prior to enrollment in the course and the beginning of the term. Application is available on the Web: www.pstcc.edu/departments/bctpi.


Administrative Professional Technology

  
  • ADMN 1005 - Word

    Credit(s): 3
    An introduction to the popular Windows word processing program, Word. Emphasis is on efficient use of Microsoft Word features to create documents using the Microsoft Word for Windows software.

    Prerequisite(s): ADMN 1100  or equivalent

  
  • ADMN 1100 - Keyboarding and Basic Computer Skills

    Credit(s): 3
    Designed for beginners, this course introduces basic computer skills, keyboarding by touch (speed and accuracy emphasized), file management, and navigation in the Windows environment, along with an introduction to Microsoft Word.

  
  • ADMN 2010 - Office Proficiency Assessment & Certification

    Credit(s): 1
    An application-oriented assessment of students’ proficiency in business or medical office skills.

    Corequisite(s): ADMN 2450 

  
  • ADMN 2015 - Office Integration

    Credit(s): 3
    A study of the advanced features of Microsoft Office as used in business. Major emphasis is on integration and streamlining of tasks in Microsoft Office applications.

    Prerequisite(s): ADMN 2120  and ADMN 2621 

  
  • ADMN 2120 - Document Design & Editing

    Credit(s): 3
    An application-oriented course that includes designing and editing a variety of complex business documents, with emphasis on decision making and problem solving based on document design principles and mailability standards.

    Prerequisite(s): ADMN 1005 

  
  • ADMN 2302 - Administrative Professional Technology Internship

    Credit(s): 3
    A supervised work experience for APT majors to gain office support skills working with area employers. Individual conferences are arranged instead of class attendance.

    Prerequisite(s): Must be an APT major seeking an A.A.S. degree; completion of 15 hours of ADMN courses with a minimum GPA of 2.5 in ADMN courses and at least 2.0 cumulative GPA; an internship application must be submitted and approved by the coordinator of Business and Computer Technology internships prior to the beginning of the enrolled term. Application is available on the Web: www.pstcc.edu/departments/bctpi.

  
  • ADMN 2340 - Database & Electronic Records

    Credit(s): 3
    A study of database applications, including creating and maintaining a database, querying a database, and creating forms and reports with emphasis on electronic health records.

    Prerequisite(s): ADMN 1005 

  
  • ADMN 2450 - Communication Media

    Credit(s): 4
    Course focuses on creating a professional corporate presence by using available media resources. Effective communication skills are emphasized, as students explore social networking through the use of Web conferencing, mobile computing, blogs, videos, audio clips and podcasts.

    Prerequisite(s): ADMN 1005  and ENGL 1010 

  
  • ADMN 2621 - Excel

    Credit(s): 3
    A study to provide fundamentals of spreadsheet applications, including entering, formatting, charting, managing and analyzing data using Excel software.

    Prerequisite(s): INFS 1010  or ADMN 1005  or equivalent

  
  • ADMN 2700 - Legal Terminology & Transcription

    Credit(s): 3
    Transcription of legal documents from voice dictation using computers and transcribers. The coordination of keyboarding, transcribing and decision-making skills in the production of legal documents is emphasized. Students will understand the purpose and function of each legal document and use accurate legal terminology.

    Prerequisite(s): INFS 1010  and LAW 1000 

  
  • ADMN 2910 - Medical Terminology I

    Credit(s): 4
    An introduction to medical terminology through the study of anatomy and physiology and review of diseases, diagnostic procedures, and related treatments.

  
  • ADMN 2921 - Medical Terminology II

    Credit(s): 3
    A continuation of the study of medical terminology, with an emphasis on special procedures and treatments, pharmacology and abbreviations.

    Prerequisite(s): ADMN 2910 

  
  • ADMN 2925 - Medical Practicum

    Credit(s): 3
    This course is a supervised work experience for APT majors with a concentration in Health Care Office Administration to work with area employers in the medical office field. Individual conferences are arranged instead of class attendance.

    Prerequisite(s): ADMN 2340 , ADMN 2940 ; a minimum 2.5 GPA in ADMN courses and at least a 2.0 cumulative GPA; pursuit of an A.A.S. degree as an APT major; and a completed internship application submitted to the coordinator of BCT Internships prior to enrolling in the course and the beginning of the term. Application is available on the Web: www.pstcc.edu/departments/bctpi/documents.html.

  
  • ADMN 2940 - Medical Insurance Coding

    Credit(s): 3
    Introduction to insurance coding guidelines developed for use with the International Classification of Disease (ICD-9-CM), Current Procedural Terminology (CPT-4) and Health Care Financing Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS).

    Prerequisite(s): ADMN 2921  or department approval

  
  • ADMN 2945 - Insurance Billing & Coding

    Credit(s): 3
    A continuation of insurance coding, with an emphasis on evaluation and management coding, use of modifiers, and linkage of service codes to diagnoses codes. Also covered is the use of billing software to enter patient information, process transactions and produce patient statements.

    Prerequisite(s): ADMN 2940 

  
  • ADMN 2950 - Health Care Insurance Survey

    Credit(s): 3
    A study of insurance plans and payers, claim form completion specific to the insurance carrier, and reimbursement issues.

    Prerequisite(s): ADMN 2940 


Advertising

  
  • ADV 2500 - Advertising & Promotion ★

    Credit(s): 3
    A study of advertising principles applied to marketing and organizational situations. Includes study of the communication process, consumer behavior, market segmentation, creative strategy and media.

    ★ This course is directly equivalent to a course at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.

American Sign Language

  
  • ASL 1010 - Beginning American Sign Language I

    Credit(s): 3
    An introductory study of the language that deaf adults in America use among themselves. This course includes an introduction to the deaf culture and to the basic structure of its language, as well as the mastery of finger spelling and 400 signs.

  
  • ASL 1020 - Beginning American Sign Language II

    Credit(s): 3
    A continuation of the study of the language of the American deaf. This course includes further study of the structure of the language and the mastery of an additional 400 signs.

    Prerequisite(s): ASL 1010 

  
  • ASL 2010 - Intermediate American Sign Language I

    Credit(s): 3
    A course that provides in-depth experience in conversing in American sign language, as well as the mastery of 100 widely used American sign language idioms.

    Prerequisite(s): ASL 1020 

  
  • ASL 2020 - Intermediate American Sign Language II

    Credit(s): 3
    A course that involves conversational practice, experience in signing music and the mastery of 100 additional American sign language idioms.

    Prerequisite(s): ASL 2010 


Anthropology

  
  • ANT 1100 - Physical Anthropology ★

    Credit(s): 3
    Focuses on the range of human genetic variation and adaptation that is demonstrated in living populations today, comparisons of biology and behavior between human and non-human primates and an examination of our human prehistory as it is outlined in the fossil record.

    ★ This course is directly equivalent to a course at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.
  
  • ANT 1200 - Prehistoric Archaeology ★

    Credit(s): 3
    Introduction to methods, theory, and techniques used to analyze and date archaeological cultures, past life ways, and cultural evolution.

    ★ This course is directly equivalent to a course at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.
  
  • ANT 1300 - Cultural Anthropology ♦ ★

    Credit(s): 3
    An introduction to the field of cultural anthropology focusing on the description and analysis of geographically diverse social groups and their learned traditions. Culture consists of the abstract values, beliefs and impressions of the world that lie behind behavior and upon which the attitudes and ideals of a society reflect.

    ♦ This is a general education course transferable within the Tennessee Board of Regents system.
    ★ This course is directly equivalent to a course at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.
  
  • ANT 2100 - Biological Anthropology ★

    Credit(s): 3
    An introduction to human biological variation as a result of evolutionary processes. Examples based upon contemporary, historic, and prehistoric populations are used to introduce anthropological methods for the analysis of variation using living persons, genetic material, and skeletal remains.

    Prerequisite(s): ANT 1100  or consent of instructor

    ★ This course is directly equivalent to a course at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.
  
  • ANT 2590 - Special Topics in Anthropology

    Credit(s): 3
    Theoretical issues in anthropology for undergraduate students. Topics may include practical experience or laboratory study of anthropological materials.

    Prerequisite(s): Topic dependent


Art

  
  • ART 1045 - Drawing I ★

    Credit(s): 3
    Fundamental aspects of drawing, including line, tone, space, form, and composition utilizing a variety of media. Emphasis placed on development of observational skills and perception of reality.

    Previously ART 1010
    ★ This course is directly equivalent to a course at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.
  
  • ART 1050 - Drawing II ★

    Credit(s): 3
    A continuation of the fundamental concepts of drawing with emphasis on composition, techniques and content.

    Previously ARTP 1020
    ★ This course is directly equivalent to a course at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.
  
  • ARTH 2010 - Survey of Art History I ♦ ★

    Credit(s): 3
    Major movements in Western art, with emphasis on Europe from prehistory through the Middle Ages. Course provides an overview of the predominant artistic/architectural/cultural movements from the Paleolithic to Early Christian/Byzantine period, including Mesopotamia, Egypt, the Aegean, Greece, the Etruscans and Rome.

    ♦ This is a general education course transferable within the Tennessee Board of Regents system.
    ★ This course is directly equivalent to a course at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.
  
  • ARTH 2020 - Survey of Art History II ♦ ★

    Credit(s): 3
    Major movements in Western art, with emphasis on Europe from the 14th through the 17th century. The course provides an overview of the predominant artists, aesthetic intent, and techniques encountered in the Late Gothic (Proto-Renaissance), Early and High Renaissance, Mannerism, and the Baroque periods.

    ♦ This is a general education course transferable within the Tennessee Board of Regents system.
    ★ This course is directly equivalent to a course at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.
  
  • ARTP 1110 - Two-Dimensional Design ★

    Credit(s): 3
    A fundamental exploration of the elements of two-dimensional art (line, shape, texture, value, and color) and their relationship to the principles of design (balance, rhythm, variety, and unity). Stress is placed on visual thinking through the use of problem-solving structures.

    ★ This course is directly equivalent to a course at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.
  
  • ARTP 1120 - Three-Dimensional Design ★

    Credit(s): 3
    Fundamental aspects of three-dimensional design utilizing projects that deal with real space and a variety of three-dimensional materials.

    ★ This course is directly equivalent to a course at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.
  
  • ARTP 1610 - Basic Printmaking ★

    Credit(s): 3
    An introductory survey of printmaking focusing on the basic fundamentals and techniques in relief printing, monoprints and collographs.

    ★ This course is directly equivalent to a course at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.
  
  • ARTP 2000 - Special Topics in Studio Art ★

    Credit(s): 1-3
    A course on a topic of special interest to a member of the studio arts faculty offered on a non-recurring basis. Topics offered will provide special opportunities for students to explore a variety of unique art media or topics not normally available. Course topics will be listed in the semester specific art course offerings, and may include among other media, watercolor, metal casting, glass, solar printmaking, and/or similar opportunities. May be repeated for a total of 9 credit hours.

    Prerequisite(s): Topic dependent

    ★ This course is directly equivalent to a course at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.
  
  • ARTP 2120 - Life Drawing

    Credit(s): 3
    Continued development of drawing and observational skills with a concentration on the structure and dynamics of the human form; perception of the figure in conceptual and expressive contexts.

  
  • ARTP 2130 - Painting ★

    Credit(s): 3
    Capacities of oil and acrylic painting on canvas.

    ★ This course is directly equivalent to a course at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.
  
  • ARTP 2140 - Painting II ★

    Credit(s): 3
    Continued exploration of the capacities of oil and acrylic painting on canvas. May be repeated, maximum of 6 credits.

    ★ This course is directly equivalent to a course at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.
  
  • ARTP 2210 - Ceramics I ★

    Credit(s): 3
    Hand-building techniques, including forming methods, glazing, clay preparation, and firing small and large-scale pieces.

    ★ This course is directly equivalent to a course at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.
  
  • ARTP 2220 - Ceramics II ★

    Credit(s): 3
    Thrown ceramic forms, including functional pottery techniques, glazing and firing methods.

    ★ This course is directly equivalent to a course at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.
  
  • ARTP 2410 - Sculpture ★

    Credit(s): 3
    Problems that explore basic materials and techniques, including clay modeling, plaster construction and mold making.

    ★ This course is directly equivalent to a course at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.
  
  • ARTP 2420 - Life Sculpture ★

    Credit(s): 3
    Modeling techniques in clay and wax working from the figure. Possibilities of expression with the human figure as subject. Modeling process encompasses both observational and material handling techniques.

    ★ This course is directly equivalent to a course at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.
  
  • ARTP 2620 - Intaglio Printmaking ★

    Credit(s): 3
    Metal plate intaglio printing in traditional and contemporary techniques of etching; softground, drypoint, mezzotint, aquatint, open bite process and collograph plate construction. May be repeated, maximum 6 credits.

    ★ This course is directly equivalent to a course at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.
  
  • ARTP 2950 - Intermediate Design & Color ★

    Credit(s): 3
    Exploration of the basic principles and concepts of composition in correlation with the elements of design. Emphasis will be placed on color theory, techniques and individual approaches to problem solving.

    ★ This course is directly equivalent to a course at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.

Biology

  
  • BIOL 1000 - Special Topics in Biology

    Credit(s): 1-4
    Study and discussion of a selected topic in biology. Content will vary, as this course is a means for classes to explore certain biology-related topics in depth. Classes may be taught by visiting professors. May be repeated for a total of 6 credit hours.

    Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor

  
  • BIOL 1110 - General Biology I ♦ ★

    Credit(s): 4
    Chemical basis of life; cell structure and function, including energy metabolism; cell division; DNA and gene regulation; Mendelian and molecular genetics; evolution. Course includes 3 hours of lecture and 2 hours of laboratory applications each week.

    ♦ This is a general education course transferable within the Tennessee Board of Regents system.
    ★ This course is directly equivalent to a course at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.
  
  • BIOL 1120 - General Biology II ♦ ★

    Credit(s): 4
    Plant and animal anatomy (tissues, organs and organ systems), physiology, reproduction, and growth; microorganisms; fungi; ecology. Course includes three hours of lecture and two hours of laboratory applications each week.

    ♦ This is a general education course transferable within the Tennessee Board of Regents system.
    ★ This course is directly equivalent to a course at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.
  
  • BIOL 1310 - Concepts of Biology ♦

    Credit(s): 3
    A survey of biology concepts and content as applicable to the Tennessee K-8 curriculum standards and the National Science Foundation Standards. Instructional topics include scientific method, cell structure and function, food production and energy for life, heredity and reproduction, diversity and adaptation among living things, interactions between living things and their environment, and biological change. Students will design, develop, and implement hands-on science activities for K-8 students; create and develop a course portfolio; and collect and evaluate biologically related resources. Course includes two hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory applications each week.

    ♦ This is a general education course transferable within the Tennessee Board of Regents system.
  
  • BIOL 2000 - Independent Scientific Investigation

    Credit(s): 2
    Independent laboratory, library or field research in biology under the supervision of a consenting faculty member. Designed to develop an interest in biology and the application of techniques of scientific research. Students may accumulate up to 6 credit hours; a minimum of four hours of research is required each week. Intended as elective credit and may not be applied toward general education requirements.

  
  • BIOL 2010 - Human Anatomy & Physiology I ♦ ★

    Credit(s): 4
    A study of basic biological chemistry, cellular structure and function (including cellular respiration, protein synthesis, and cell division); histology; and integumentary, skeletal, and nervous systems. Course includes three hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory applications each week.

    Prerequisite(s): Completion of learning support reading, writing, and math requirements

    ♦ This is a general education course transferable within the Tennessee Board of Regents system.
    ★ This course is directly equivalent to a course at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.
  
  • BIOL 2020 - Human Anatomy & Physiology II ♦ ★

    Credit(s): 4
    A study of the anatomy and physiology of blood and the circulatory, immune, respiratory, digestive, excretory, endocrine, and reproductive systems. Course includes three hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory applications each week.

    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 2010 

    ♦ This is a general education course transferable within the Tennessee Board of Regents system.
    ★ This course is directly equivalent to a course at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.
  
  • BIOL 2040 - General Ecology ★

    Credit(s): 4
    Relationships between organisms and their environment, including human environmental problems. Four hours of lecture, with announced field trips.

    ★ This course is directly equivalent to a course at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.
  
  • BIOL 2110 - Cell Biology ★

    Credit(s): 4
    This course is a study of basic biomolecules, cell structure and function, cellular respiration and photosynthesis, molecular genetics, cellular communication, cancer, and evolution of the cell. The course includes 3 hours of lecture and 3 hours of laboratory per week.

    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 1110  and BIOL 1120  and CHEM 1110  and CHEM 1120 ; or two years of high school biology and ACT natural science score of 26 or higher; or consent of instructor

    ★ This course is directly equivalent to a course at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.
  
  • BIOL 2120 - General Genetics ★

    Credit(s): 4
    Mendelian genetics, chromosomal inheritance, modified Mendelian ratios, chromosome mapping, linkage, gene and chromosomal mutations, recombination, gene expression, recombinant DNA technology, transposable elements, extranuclear genome, population genetics, and quantitative genetics. Course includes three hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory applications each week.

    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 1110  or CHEM 1110  or CHEM 1010  or BIOL 2010 

    ★ This course is directly equivalent to a course at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.
  
  • BIOL 2130 - Microbiology ★

    Credit(s): 4
    An introductory course in microbiology dealing with bacteria, fungi, yeast, and viruses to include discussions of cell structure, identification, taxonomy, metabolism, genetics, resistance, infection, disease, and immunity. Course includes three hours of lecture and four hours of laboratory applications each week.

    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 1110  or BIOL 2010  or CHEM 1010  or CHEM 1110 

    ★ This course is directly equivalent to a course at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.
  
  • BIOL 2210 - Pathophysiology ★

    Credit(s): 2
    An introduction to the disease processes and mechanisms of the human body and to the dysfunction of the body’s systems.

    ★ This course is directly equivalent to a course at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.
  
  • BIOL 2400 - Principles of Nutrition ★

    Credit(s): 3
    Human nutrition for the lifespan, including biochemistry of body nutrients, health and disease, government and scientific guidelines.

    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 2010  or CHEM 1010 

    ★ This course is directly equivalent to a course at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.

Botany

  
  • BOT 1010 - Fundamentals of Botany I ♦ ★

    Credit(s): 4
    Introduction to taxonomy through tree identification, basic organization and function of cells, respiration, photosynthesis, genetics (including meiosis, mitosis, Mendelian inheritance), survey of plant kingdom (bacteria, algae, fungi, mosses, ferns, conifers, and flowering plants).

    ♦ This is a general education course transferable within the Tennessee Board of Regents system.
    ★ This course is directly equivalent to a course at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.
  
  • BOT 1020 - Fundamentals of Botany II ♦ ★

    Credit(s): 4
    Plant growth, anatomy, growth regulation; uptake and transport; origin of life and mechanism of evolution; ecology, importance to humans and environmental concerns.

    ♦ This is a general education course transferable within the Tennessee Board of Regents system.
    ★ This course is directly equivalent to a course at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.

Business Administration

  
  • BUSN 2510 - Emerging Trends in Technology

    Credit(s): 4
    A dynamic course designed to explore emerging trends in technology. Trends will be determined from consults with advisory committees, the College’s Educational Technology Services and research of the industry’s best practices. The content of this course will be updated each semester.

    Prerequisite(s): ADMN 1005  for APT majors; INFS 1010  or equivalent for non-majors


Chemistry

  
  • CHEM 1001 - Special Topics in Chemistry

    Credit(s): 1-4
    Topic offered will provide students opportunities for undergraduate research as well as extended coursework in areas of faculty and student interest and student need.

    Prerequisite(s): MATH 1030 ; other prerequisites are topic dependent: In most cases, no prerequisite; occasionally, consent of instructor

  
  • CHEM 1010 - Principles of Chemistry ♦ ★

    Credit(s): 4
    Atomic structure, periodic law, bonding, gas laws, liquid and solid states, solutions, acids and bases, oxidation and reduction reactions and equilibrium. Course includes three hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory applications each week.

    Prerequisite(s): Two years of high school algebra and completion of learning support math requirements and MATH 1030 

    ♦ This is a general education course transferable within the Tennessee Board of Regents system.
    ★ This course is directly equivalent to a course at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.
  
  • CHEM 1020 - Basic Organic & Biochemistry ♦ ★

    Credit(s): 4
    Organic chemistry: alkanes and unsaturated and aromatic hydrocarbons, with emphasis on structure, nomenclature, and functional groups. Biochemistry: amino acids and proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, nucleic acids. Course includes three hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory applications each week.

    Prerequisite(s): CHEM 1010 

    ♦ This is a general education course transferable within the Tennessee Board of Regents system.
    ★ This course is directly equivalent to a course at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.
  
  • CHEM 1110 - General Chemistry I ♦ ★

    Credit(s): 4
    Modern atomic theory, chemical bonding, stoichiometry, kinetics. Course includes three hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory applications each week.

    Prerequisite(s): Two years of high school algebra and completion of learning support math requirements and MATH 1030 

    ♦ This is a general education course transferable within the Tennessee Board of Regents system.
    ★ This course is directly equivalent to a course at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.
  
  • CHEM 1120 - General Chemistry II ♦ ★

    Credit(s): 4
    Chemical equilibrium, thermochemistry, electrochemistry, introduction to organic chemistry. Course includes three hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory applications each week.

    Prerequisite(s): CHEM 1110 

    ♦ This is a general education course transferable within the Tennessee Board of Regents system.
    ★ This course is directly equivalent to a course at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.
  
  • CHEM 1310 - Concepts of Chemistry ♦

    Credit(s): 3
    Composition of matter, atomic structure, bonding, gas laws, liquid and solid states, solutions, acids and bases, chemical reactions, nuclear chemistry and technology, polymers, household chemistry, and introduction to environmental and organic/medicinal chemistry. Course includes three hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory applications each week.

    Prerequisite(s): MATH 1030 

    ♦ This is a general education course transferable within the Tennessee Board of Regents system.
  
  • CHEM 2010 - Organic Chemistry I ★

    Credit(s): 4
    Compounds of carbon and their reactions. Reaction mechanisms, synthesis, spectroscopic and other physical properties. Course includes 3 hours of lecture and 3 hours of laboratory applications each week.

    Prerequisite(s): CHEM 1120 

    ★ This course is directly equivalent to a course at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.
  
  • CHEM 2020 - Organic Chemistry II ★

    Credit(s): 4
    Continuation of CHEM 2010 . Course includes 3 hours of lecture and 3 hours of laboratory applications each week.

    Prerequisite(s): CHEM 2010 

    ★ This course is directly equivalent to a course at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.
  
  • CHEM 2310 - Analytical Chemistry ★

    Credit(s): 4
    Principles and practices of quantitative measurements in chemical systems are introduced. Chemical equilibria (acid base, complexometric and redox), elementary spectrophotometry; chemical separations—including chromatography, ion exchange and solvent extraction—are discussed. Course includes 3 hours of lecture and 5 hours of laboratory applications each week.

    Prerequisite(s): CHEM 1120 

    ★ This course is directly equivalent to a course at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.

Child and Family Studies

  
  • CFS 1100 - Introduction to Early Childhood Education ★

    Credit(s): 3
    The history and philosophy of the field of early childhood education. Current issues and trends are covered along with educational theories and program models.

    ★ This course is directly equivalent to a course at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.
  
  • CFS 2110 - Development in Infancy ★

    Credit(s): 3
    A course that studies theories, knowledge and practices in infant/child development with a focus on conception through age 8. Particular emphasis is placed on development in the physical, cognitive, language and socio-emotional domains.

    ★ This course is directly equivalent to a course at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.

Civil Engineering Technology

  
  • CET 0100 - Introduction to Surveying

    Credit(s): 3
    This course covers both fundamental and advanced concepts of algebra, geometry and trigonometry. Surveying as a career and basic terminology are also discussed.

  
  • CET 1010 - Construction Methods ★

    Credit(s): 4
    The basic techniques and fundamentals essential in erecting wood frame, steel frame and reinforced concrete frame buildings. The study involves the various phases from site investigation through finished work.

    ★ This course is directly equivalent to a course at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.
  
  • CET 1022 - Construction Materials W/Lab

    Credit(s): 4
    This is an introductory course in the basic properties, testing and inspection of construction materials and the methods of production of these materials. Topics include an introduction to basic concepts of strength of materials and properties of construction materials such as aggregates, asphalt, steel, and wood; their proper application; performance of standard tests on construction materials and the preparation of proper technical reports on test results. Word processing and spreadsheet software are used to prepare reports that include text, tables, data reduction and graphs. Spreadsheet templates are developed for use in data reduction.

  
  • CET 1100 - Fundamentals of Architectural Drawing W/Lab

    Credit(s): 3
    A broadly focused course that introduces students to civil and architectural engineering drawings, drawing types and computer-aided drawing and design. Sketching, instrument drawing and AutoCAD are used as tools to teach the basic principles involved in the development and production of civil and architectural engineering and related drawings.

  
  • CET 1310 - Architectural Drawing with AutoCAD W/Lab

    Credit(s): 4
    An introduction to architectural drafting. The course will use AutoCAD software to teach the basic elements of architectural drafting. The students will produce a set of architectural drawings that will include floor plan, site plan, building section, wall section and elevations. The computer will also be used to calculate quantities and produce reports.

    Prerequisite(s): CET 1100 

  
  • CET 2012 - Cost Estimating W/Lab

    Credit(s): 4
    The interpretation of building plans, preparation of quantity surveys dealing with individual sections of work, computation of labor costs, pricing of material costs, overhead and profit. This class also includes an introduction to Timberline software.

  
  • CET 2070 - Civil Engineering Special Topics

    Credit(s): 1-3
    This course provides an overview of local industries engaged in the practice of civil engineering and related activities. Special projects and applications in emerging civil and construction engineering technology are emphasized. The student visits offices and construction projects to observe practical work situations. Speakers are invited to the classroom to discuss topics in the civil engineering technology field.

  
  • CET 2310 - Mechanical Systems I W/Lab

    Credit(s): 4
    The basic design principles of hydraulics; water distribution; sewage systems; fire sprinkler systems; and heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems.

    Prerequisite(s): Second-year status

  
  • CET 2410 - Structural Steel Design

    Credit(s): 3
    Design of structural steel members and their connections. Topics include tension and compression members, beams, girders, trusses and columns subjected to concentric and eccentric loads.

    Prerequisite(s): MET 1040 

  
  • CET 2420 - Reinforced Concrete Design

    Credit(s): 3
    Design of reinforced concrete structures, including beams, columns, floor systems, footings and retaining walls.

    Prerequisite(s): MET 1040 

  
  • CET 2550 - Advanced AutoCAD W/Lab

    Credit(s): 4
    Extends the knowledge and use of AutoCAD software commands with the continuation of training begun in CET 1100 . The course covers topics involving the creation and manipulation of orthographic and three-dimensional drawings, introduction of solid modeling, the concept of creation and management of symbol libraries, and rendering the models. The students will be able to use AutoCAD to enhance their performance in producing various drafting projects, create a three-dimensional model and turn the model into a fully detailed set of working drawings.

    Prerequisite(s): CET 1100 

  
  • CET 2560 - Architectural 3D Modeling W/Lab

    Credit(s): 4
    An architectural modeling and drafting class using Autodesk’s Architectural Desktop. The course uses Architectural Desktop placement commands to model walls, doors, windows, floor slabs, roof, kitchen appliances, bathroom fixtures and other components of a building. The student will generate dimensioned plans, sections, elevations and wall sections from the 3D digital model. Students will also create a digital walk-through and rendered images of the model.

    Prerequisite(s): CET 1310  or consent of program coordinator


College Success

  
  • COLL 1500 - College Success

    Credit(s): 3
    A course designed to empower students to reach their educational, career and life goals. This class introduces students to a wide range of strategies, techniques and self-management tools commonly recognized to lead to success.

    This course is for college-level credit and is designed to transfer.

Communications

  
  • COMM 1010 - Introduction to Mass Communication ★

    Credit(s): 3
    This course provides an overview of human, mass and mediated communication. It includes an introduction to finding, organizing and evaluating information.

    ★ This course is directly equivalent to a course at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.
  
  • COMM 1020 - Media Writing ★

    Credit(s): 3
    Writing for print and electronic media under deadline. Gathering information by using records, documents, observation and interviewing. Emphasis on library resources and current events. Basic style and editing based on AP Stylebook and Libel Manual.

    Prerequisite(s): COMM 1010  and ENGL 1020  and keyboarding skills

    ★ This course is directly equivalent to a course at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.

Communication Graphics Technology

  
  • CGT 1030 - Introduction to Macintosh Graphic Design ★

    Credit(s): 3
    Introduction to the Macintosh computer and its operating system and an overview of graphic design applications. A functional lab will be included as a component of the course.

    Corequisite(s): ART 1045  and CGT 1950 ; no corequisite for non-CGT students

    ★ This course is directly equivalent to a course at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.
  
  • CGT 1040 - Digital Photography

    Credit(s): 3
    A study of the fundamentals of photographic concepts, techniques and digital imaging processes for graphic design. Includes skill development with Adobe Photoshop software.

    Prerequisite(s): CGT 1030  or consent of program coordinator

  
  • CGT 1105 - Digital Graphic Design I

    Credit(s): 4
    A study of visual communications theory, creative problem solving techniques and concepts for graphic design. Portfolio development and review.

    Prerequisite(s): ART 1045  and CGT 1030  and CGT 1950 

    Corequisite(s): CGT 1110 

  
  • CGT 1110 - Typography

    Credit(s): 3
    A study of the basics of typography, including history, font designs, functional and expressive applications for graphic designs. Introduction to use of computerized equipment emphasized.

    Prerequisite(s): CGT 1030 

    Corequisite(s): CGT 1105  or consent of program coordinator

  
  • CGT 1510 - History of Graphic Design & Illustration ★

    Credit(s): 3
    Major movements and pivotal artists/designers/illustrators/art directors, 1850 to the present, and their effect on current graphic design trends.

    ★ This course is directly equivalent to a course at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.
  
  • CGT 1911 - Portfolio

    Credit(s): 1
    Organization and correct presentation of first-year art and design studio work for critical evaluation. A successful performance review by designated faculty and industry professionals is essential for continuance to second-year CGT coursework.

    Prerequisite(s): Completion of or enrollment in first-year CGT coursework and consent of program coordinator

 

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