2014-2015 College Catalog 
    
    Apr 29, 2024  
2014-2015 College Catalog [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 on the following Web page: www.pstcc.edu/advising/resources/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/offices/academicaffairs.aspx?id=7879&terms=general education.

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

Courses

 

Physical Education

  
  • PHED 2510 - Volleyball ★

    Credit(s): 1
    The introduction of skills, general rules and strategy related to the game of volleyball, with particular emphasis on acquisition of skills.

    ★ This course is directly equivalent to a course at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.
  
  • PHED 2520 - Weight Training ★

    Credit(s): 1
    The introduction of flexibility, cardiovascular and strength conditioning related to the sport of weight training. Safety and proper use of equipment are emphasized.

    ★ This course is directly equivalent to a course at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.
  
  • PHED 2610 - Intermediate Volleyball

    Credit(s): 1
    This course is designed to introduce intermediate volleyball skills, techniques and rules. Emphasis will be placed on refining fundamentals, and developing advanced skills and strategies, as well as fostering an appreciation for a lifetime activity.

  
  • PHED 2660 - Wilderness Orienteering

    Credit(s): 1
    The introduction of skills, strategy and instruction on using a topographical map and compass to navigate in wilderness terrain.

  
  • PHED 2900 - Human Motor Behavior ★

    Credit(s): 3
    Theories and principles explaining motor behavior; psychological factors related to and/or affecting motor skill acquisition and performance.

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

Physics

  
  • PHYS 1300 - Concepts of Physics ♦

    Credit(s): 3


    A survey of physics concepts and content as applicable to the Tennessee K-8 curriculum standards and the National Science Education Standards. Instructional topics include mechanics, heat, electricity, magnetism, sound and light. A course designed for students seeking the Associate of Science in Teaching degree; course focuses on the elementary education science concepts via the Next Generation of Science Standards.

    Prerequisite(s): Two from the following list of courses: MATH 1410 MATH 1420 ; either MATH 1010  or MATH 1530 

     

    ♦ This is a General Education  course transferable within the Tennessee Board of Regents system.

  
  • PHYS 1310 - Mechanics & Heat I W/Lab ★

    Credit(s): 4
    A calculus-based introduction to mechanics and heat. This course covers vectors, Newton’s laws of motion, static and dynamic equilibrium of particles, work and energy, impulse and momentum, torque and rotational equilibrium, and elasticity. Course includes three hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory applications.

    Prerequisite(s): MATH 1910 

    ★ This course is equivalent to a course at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville if both PHYS 1310 and 1320 are completed.
  
  • PHYS 1320 - Mechanics & Heat II W/Lab ★

    Credit(s): 4
    A calculus-based introduction to mechanics and heat. This course is a continuation of Mechanics & Heat I. It covers rigid body equilibrium, periodic motion, fluid mechanics, heat and thermodynamics, ideal gas behavior, oscillatory motion, and acoustics. Course includes three hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory applications.

    Prerequisite(s): PHYS 1310 

    Corequisite(s): MATH 1920 

    ★ This course is equivalent to a course at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville if both PHYS 1310 and 1320 are completed
  
  • PHYS 2010 - Non-Calculus-Based Physics I ♦ ★

    Credit(s): 4
    This course includes the basic principles of physics with their applications in pre-medical, -dental, -pharmacy, and -veterinary programs and covers mechanics, heat, and wave motion including sound. Course includes three hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory applications.

    Prerequisite(s): MATH 1710  and MATH 1720 
         or
    MATH 1730 

    ♦ 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.
  
  • PHYS 2020 - Non-Calculus-Based Physics II ♦ ★

    Credit(s): 4
    This course is a continuation of Elements of Physics I. It covers electricity and magnetism, optics, and modern physics. Course includes three hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory applications.

    Prerequisite(s): PHYS 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.
  
  • PHYS 2110 - Calculus Based Physics I ♦ ★

    Credit(s): 4
    For students majoring in engineering, mathematics and physics. This is a calculus-based approach to topics in electricity and magnetism. Course includes three hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory applications.

    Prerequisite(s): MATH 1920 

    Corequisite(s): ENS 1510 

    ♦ 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.
  
  • PHYS 2120 - Calculus Based Physics II ♦ ★

    Credit(s): 4
    For students majoring in engineering, mathematics and physics. This is a calculus-based approach to topics in wave motion, optics and modern physics. Course includes three hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory applications.

    Prerequisite(s): PHYS 2110 

    ♦ 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.

Political Science

  
  • POLS 1020 - Introduction to Political Science ♦ ★

    Credit(s): 3
    Analysis of politics and political systems in various countries. Topics include model states; democratic, authoritarian, and totalitarian states; political socialization and participation; political leadership; public policy; international relations; and revolution, terrorism, and war.

    ♦ 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.
  
  • POLS 1030 - American Government ♦ ★

    Credit(s): 3
    This course provides an introduction to U.S. government and politics focusing on citizen participation and governmental institutions. Topics include the Constitution, federalism, civil liberties and civil rights, voting, the media, parties and groups, public opinion, Congress, the presidency, the federal bureaucracy, and the courts.

    ♦ 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.

Psychology

  
  • PSYC 1030 - General Psychology ♦ ★

    Credit(s): 3
    An introduction to theoretical perspectives, psychological terminology, and major theories and theorists.

    ♦ 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.
  
  • PSYC 2100 - Psychology of Human Development ♦ ★

    Credit(s): 3
    Understanding and applications of psychology of human development to teaching/ learning process in educational settings.

    ♦ 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.
  
  • PSYC 2130 - Lifespan Psychology ♦ ★

    Credit(s): 3
    This course explores the interaction of physical, cognitive, emotional and social aspects of development through the lifespan. The course is designed with a chronological approach emphasizing psychoanalytic and humanistic perspectives.

    ♦ 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.
  
  • PSYC 2200 - Behavior & Experience ★

    Credit(s): 3
    Behavioral and phenomenological analysis of individuals and their development in natural environments.

    Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1030  or equivalent
         or
    consent of instructor

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

Reading

  
  • READ 0800 - Learning Support Reading A

    Credit(s): 3
    Designed for under-prepared students, the Reading A course emphasizes vocabulary development, cognitive and metacognitive strategies for comprehension, and reasoning and analysis for critical comprehension. Successful completion of READ 0800 satisfies the requirement for Learning Support Reading Competency Level One.

    Prerequisite(s): Placement Test score of 1-129

  
  • READ 0810 - Learning Support Reading B

    Credit(s): 2
    Designed for under-prepared students,the Reading B course emphasizes vocabulary development, cognitive and metacognitive strategies for comprehension, reasoning and analysis for critical comprehension, effective reading/study strategies for retention and recall. Successful completion of READ 0810 satisfies the requirement for Learning Support Reading Competency Level One.

    Prerequisite(s): Placement Test score of 130-174

    Corequisite(s): READ 0820 

  
  • READ 0820 - Expository Reading

    Credit(s): 2
    Designed for under-prepared students, the Expository Reading course emphasizes vocabulary development, cognitive and metacognitive strategies for comprehension, reasoning and analysis for critical comprehension, and effective reading/study strategies for retention and recall applied to essays and textbook materials. Successful completion of READ 0820 satisfies the requirement for Learning Support Reading Competency Level Two.

    Prerequisite(s): Enrollment in or successful completion of READ 0800  or READ 0810 


Service Learning

  
  • SERV 2410 - Service-Learning Experience I

    Credit(s): 1
    Through the use of experiential learning pedagogy, this course allows students to explore a service-learning project in their community that provides them the opportunity to learn about and address a community/societal need and perhaps better help them articulate their career path. The student will complete 20 hours of volunteer service for the semester through actively participating in an existing service project or planning and implementing an original service project in conjunction with a community partner. The student will reflect on experiences in class reflection seminars, oral reports, online discussions, and a cumulative reflection journal/portfolio. Service-Learning Experience classes can be taken up to three semesters.


Social Work

  
  • SWRK 2010 - Introduction to Social Work ★

    Credit(s): 3
    Emergence of the social work profession; professional mission, skills and values, practice settings, client groups, helping services, career patterns, practice methods. Designed to assist students in selecting a career in social work.

    ★ This course is directly equivalent to a course at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.
  
  • SWRK 2030 - Introduction to Social Welfare & Policy ★

    Credit(s): 3
    An investigation of the social welfare institution and its development, structure, and function. Course focuses on social services delivery modes and the impact of political, economic, and social policies.

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

Sociology

  
  • SOCI 1010 - Introduction to Sociology ♦ ★

    Credit(s): 3
    Concepts and theoretical approaches of sociology with emphasis on culture, socialization and social organization.

    ♦ 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.
  
  • SOCI 1020 - Social Problems ♦ ★

    Credit(s): 3
    Increasingly acute and intense problems such as alcoholism, violence, drugs, crime, inequality, lifestyle preferences and environmental abuse within the context of social change. Assessment of control strategies.

    ♦ 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.
  
  • SOCI 2010 - Marriage & Family: Roles & Relationships ★

    Credit(s): 3
    Explores marriage and family experiences; personal choices; marital adjustments; conflict management; parenting decisions; communication; and changes resulting from divorce, widowhood, and remarriage.

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

Spanish

  
  • SPAN 1000 - Technical Spanish

    Credit(s): 3
    Beginning-level Spanish with focus on functional use of the language in specific contexts: for medical personnel, police, day-care personnel, other businesses, etc.

  
  • SPAN 1010 - Beginning Spanish I ★

    Credit(s): 3
    Introduction to Spanish. Conversation, grammar, composition, vocabulary building, reading. Listening and practice materials on tapes. Language laboratory required.

    ★ This course is directly equivalent to a course at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.
  
  • SPAN 1020 - Beginning Spanish II ★

    Credit(s): 3
    Continuation of SPAN 1010 .

    Prerequisite(s): SPAN 1010  or one unit of high school Spanish

    ★ This course is directly equivalent to a course at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.
  
  • SPAN 2010 - Intermediate Spanish I ★

    Credit(s): 3
    Conversation, writing, listening and reading. Emphasis on communicative proficiency. Listening and practice materials on tapes. Language laboratory required.

    Prerequisite(s): SPAN 1020  or two units of high school Spanish

    ★ This course is directly equivalent to a course at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.
  
  • SPAN 2020 - Intermediate Spanish II ★

    Credit(s): 3
    Continuation of SPAN 2010 .

    Prerequisite(s): SPAN 2010  or three units of high school Spanish

    ★ This course is directly equivalent to a course at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.
  
  • SPAN 2510 - Spanish Conversation

    Credit(s): 3
    Spanish conversation and composition: Focus is on functional aspects of speaking and writing to increase proficiency through sustained, topic-related conversations and written compositions, with grammar review.

    Prerequisite(s): SPAN 2020  or four units of high school Spanish or equivalent life experience


Speech

  
  • SPCH 1000 - Introduction to Speech Communication ★

    Credit(s): 3
    Fundamental theories and practices with particular reference to intrapersonal, interpersonal, group, organizational, and public communication.

    ★ This course is directly equivalent to a course at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.
  
  • SPCH 2000 - Developing Speech Confidence

    Credit(s): 1
    Techniques and practices for coping with apprehension about oral communications or stage fright. Recommended for those who are currently enrolled in SPCH 2100  and desire further work in dealing with readiness.

  
  • SPCH 2100 - Public Speaking ♦ ★

    Credit(s): 3
    Principles and practices of the oral communication process, with a primary emphasis on extemporaneous public speaking. Course will incorporate research and planning, audience demographics, topic selection, small and large group communication, listening, reasoning, and evaluation skills.

    Corequisite(s): ENGL 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.
  
  • SPCH 2110 - Advanced Public Speaking

    Credit(s): 3
    An advanced study of the principles and processes of effective communication in public contexts and public communication. The course will build on the student’s foundational skills to further development as a public speaker in a variety of settings. Emphasis is on preparing and delivering extemporaneous speeches that are appropriate and effective for a particular audience, purpose, and context.

    Prerequisite(s): ENGL 1010  and SPCH 2100 
         or
    consent of instructor

  
  • SPCH 2200 - Interpersonal Communication

    Credit(s): 3
    Process by which thoughts, feelings, and actions affect and are affected by the face-to-face communication situation. Application of interpersonal skills in group, family and work situations, including job interviewing.

  
  • SPCH 2320 - Argumentation & Debate I

    Credit(s): 3
    A sophomore course designed to introduce students to performance skills and fundamental theory needed to research, perform, and critique both formal and informal arguments and debate while incorporating nonverbal communication skills. The students will learn to effectively evaluate the credibility of evidence in arguments and will learn to thoroughly analyze and organize evidence to formulate effective arguments and educated opinion. They will learn and practice the fundamentals of accepted competitive debate structures. SPCH 2320 builds on the General Education Oral Communication Competencies first developed in SPCH 2100 .

    Prerequisite(s): ENGL 1010  and SPCH 2100 

    Corequisite(s): PHIL 2400 

  
  • SPCH 2400 - Business & Professional Speaking

    Credit(s): 3
    Principles and practices of oral communication within business and civic organizations, including public speaking, group decision-making through consensus building and parliamentary procedure, how to interview for information, and reflective listening.

    Prerequisite(s): ENGL 1010 

  
  • SPCH 2800 - Oral Interpretation

    Credit(s): 3
    Art of reading aloud; development of interpretative techniques—both individual and group—and their application to selected passages of prose, poetry and drama.


Surveying

  
  • SURV 1550 - Surveying Principles W/Lab

    Credit(s): 4
    The basic theory and applications of measurement with steel tape, transit, level and total station. Topics include pacing, horizontal and vertical distance measurements, traverse computations, and field note.

    Prerequisite(s): MATH 1720 
         or
    MATH 1730 
         or
    consent of program coordinator

  
  • SURV 2200 - Fundamentals of Geographic Information Systems

    Credit(s): 3
    Designed for students who want to become generally familiar with GIS technology and those seeking basics needed for advanced GIS courses. An overview of the GIS profession and the opportunities available in the field, including introductory content on typical business and technical applications, data, software and techniques used to complete GIS projects are covered. Students receive hands-on experience with global positioning and GIS hardware and software. When possible, local GIS professionals present seminars on their work.

  
  • SURV 2260 - Civil 3D Land Development Concepts

    Credit(s): 3
    This course covers the essentials in AutoCAD Civil 3D as it applies to land development design and applications. Students learn how to generate subdivision parcels, create roadway alignments and produce different profile views. In addition, students create a stormwater piping system and profiles and a detention basin based on existing and finished ground elevations. This course also covers site grading in which students balance cut and fill calculations, create swales and berms, calculate corridor volumes, and show design sections.

    Prerequisite(s): CET 1100 

  
  • SURV 2317 - Advanced GIS

    Credit(s): 3
    Advanced instruction in the use of commercial GIS software (ArcGIS) and associated tools used in various courses and GIS projects. Introduces the concept of work automation through models, VB scripts and field calculations. Presents methods that enable a GIS professional to register and rectify raster data for use in GIS projects. Students perform network and advanced spatial analysis. Students also are trained to use 3D tools to visualize GIS data.

    Prerequisite(s): SURV 2200 

  
  • SURV 2510 - Advanced Surveying W/Lab

    Credit(s): 4
    Use of total stations, data collectors, GPS systems, surveying software and AutoCAD. Field applications of traversing, topo-mapping, profiling and cross-sectioning, and construction stakeout. Related topics in surveying astronomy, photogrammetry, and horizontal and vertical curves.

    Prerequisite(s): SURV 1550  or consent of program coordinator

  
  • SURV 2520 - Legal Aspects of Surveying

    Credit(s): 3
    This course emphasizes the legal aspects of land surveying, including professionalism, licensing, documents, legal definitions and laws.

    Prerequisite(s): SURV 2510  or consent of program coordinator

  
  • SURV 2560 - Geodetic Surveying

    Credit(s): 4
    This course presents the concepts of astronomy and geodesy that are relevant to the practice of geodetic surveying. The concepts include the theory and field techniques used to establish ground coordinate control. The course also includes a basic introduction to the earth’s geometric and physical characteristics as they relate to the datums and coordinate systems used in geodetic surveys.

    Prerequisite(s): MATH 1910 

    Corequisite(s): SURV 2510 

  
  • SURV 2567 - Positioning With GPS

    Credit(s): 3
    This course covers GPS positioning techniques for surveying applications that require higher accuracy or are used in special situations. Network control and adjustment, the availability and use of reference stations, and sources of errors such as multipath, atmospheric interference, and satellite constellation geometry are presented. The field techniques and relevant computations are introduced and practiced.

    Prerequisite(s): SURV 1550 
         or
    surveying experience and consent of program coordinator

  
  • SURV 2730 - Surveying Hydrology

    Credit(s): 4
    Introduces students to the theory and practice of hydrologic analysis and design to develop an analytical understanding of the basic phenomena of hydrology and to study a variety of practical quantitative methods and tools for solving hydrologic problems.

    Prerequisite(s): SURV 2260  and SURV 2510 
         or
    consent of CET program coordinator


Theatre

  
  • THEA 1030 - Introduction to Theatre ♦ ★

    Credit(s): 3
    Understanding theatre thought, philosophy, aesthetics, historical perspective and production practices.

    ♦ 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.
  
  • THEA 1311 - Play Production

    Credit(s): 3
    Practical experience in a laboratory setting in the different phases of putting on a play, including staging, lighting, publicity, makeup and directing. The course will culminate in a fully staged production.

  
  • THEA 2200 - Acting I ★

    Credit(s): 3
    The mechanics of acting in terms of physical movement, body control and character-building techniques. Students will select and interpret various roles in class.

    ★ This course is directly equivalent to a course at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.
  
  • THEA 2210 - Acting II ★

    Credit(s): 3
    The further exploration of acting techniques through exercises, scene work and period/style study.

    Prerequisite(s): THEA 2200 

    ★ This course is directly equivalent to a course at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.
  
  • THEA 2222 - Special Topics in Theatre

    Credit(s): 3
    Study and discussion of a selected topic in theatre arts. Content varies. May be repeated for credit.

    Corequisite(s): THEA 1030  or THEA 2200 

  
  • THEA 2250 - Creative Drama

    Credit(s): 3
    Innovative methods of improvisational drama to develop creative thinking, improve oral and written communication and learn dramatic structure. An emphasis is on problem solving through playwriting. The techniques can be used in theatre, education, therapy, childcare and recreation.

    Prerequisite(s): ENGL 1010 

  
  • THEA 2260 - Voice & Diction I

    Credit(s): 3
    Basic skills, concepts, and techniques of movement and self-use for the stage. Basic exercises from the varied movement disciplines are taught. Students are prepped for the addition of skill sets through practice in Yoga, Feldenkrais, and Fitzmaurice Voicework.

  
  • THEA 2280 - Voice & Diction II

    Credit(s): 3
    Basic skills, concepts, and techniques of movement and self-use for the stage. Basic exercises from varied movement and voice disciplines are taught. Students add skill sets of basic stage combat and IPA.

    Prerequisite(s): THEA 2200  or THEA 2260 

  
  • THEA 2311 - Advanced Play Production

    Credit(s): 3
    Advanced practical experience in a laboratory setting in the different phases of putting on a play, including staging, lighting, publicity, makeup and directing. The course will culminate in a fully staged production. May be repeated, maximum 6 credits.

    Prerequisite(s): THEA 1311  or consent of instructor

  
  • THEA 2520 - Stage Craft I ★

    Credit(s): 3
    Introduction to the various technical elements of theatre. Special emphasis is placed on the design and construction of stage scenery.

    ★ This course is directly equivalent to a course at Austin Peay State University, East Tennessee State University, Middle Tennessee State University, Tennessee State University, Tennessee Tech University, and the University of Memphis.
  
  • THEA 2620 - Stage Craft II

    Credit(s): 3
    Introduction to the various technical elements of theatre. Special emphisis is placed on the design and practice of stage lighting.

    Prerequisite(s): THEA 2520 

    ★ This course is directly equivalent to a course at Austin Peay State University, East Tennessee State University, Middle Tennessee State University, Tennessee State University, Tennessee Tech University, and the University of Memphis.
  
  • THEA 2998 - Acting for the Camera

    Credit(s): 3
    This course provides acting students with an every-class opportunity for evaluated on-camera performance within a working studio. Performance includes both as an actor (using written screenplays and playing other characters) and as a performer or talent (news anchor, program host, interviewer, etc.).

    Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor


Video Production Technology

  
  • VPT 1015 - Sound Production

    Credit(s): 3
    An introduction to basic audio production equipment, processes and analog and digital systems, including introduction to Pro Tools. Analog and digital systems will be used to record, mix and produce a variety of aural media. Emphasis will be placed on recording on location and in the studio, mixing and effects, and processing of multiple sound tracks for use in film, television/video, and the multimedia environment.

  
  • VPT 1020 - Special Topics in Video

    Credit(s): 3
    Selected basic and advanced topics in video, including specialized software and hardware. Topics offered will provide special opportunities for students to explore a variety of emerging media or industry trends not normally available. May be repeated, maximum 6 credits.

    Prerequisite(s): Consent of program coordinator

  
  • VPT 1021 - Adobe After Effects

    Credit(s): 3
    Introduction to one of the industry’s most popular motion graphics software tools. Students produce animations through key framing, text, masking, mattes and 3D space. Compositing video, film and title sequences are emphasized.

  
  • VPT 1022 - Guerrilla Filmmaking

    Credit(s): 3
    This is an introductory course for both the general interest student and the VPT student. It is a hands-on course covering all aspects of low- to no-budget filmmaking. Pre-production, production, post-production and distribution will be covered. By the end of the course, the class will have collectively produced and distributed an actual film.

  
  • VPT 1030 - Introduction to Desktop Video/Audio

    Credit(s): 3
    An introductory course for VPT students covering basic desktop computer operating systems on the MAC computer and focuses on the technologies used to manipulate photographic (film, video, still) images and audio in the digital domain. Students will learn to prepare audio and video media from pre-production to post-production, using applications such as Avid Media Composer, Final Cut Pro, QuickTime, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe After Effects, Adobe Premiere, Adobe Audition, and other audio software for digital delivery systems.

  
  • VPT 1045 - Technical Video Production ★

    Credit(s): 3
    Introduction to the basic technologies and processes used in video: the system and the equipment, the basic procedures, techniques and the process of design and production. Students shoot, edit in camera; analyze short projects; learn the basic principles of audio and visual communication; and employ the concepts and vocabulary of motion picture aesthetics. The production process and the job roles are examined throughout, from idea through shooting, through postproduction.

    ★ This course is directly equivalent to a course at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.
  
  • VPT 1050 - Electronic Cinematography

    Credit(s): 3
    This course will focus upon the technical and aesthetic aspects of motion picture photography (using an electronic camera), including image composition, lenses, aperture and shutter speed settings, how to “shoot for editing,” camera mounting equipment, field and studio lighting equipment and techniques, video signal test equipment and theory, and other various related technologies and grip equipment. The course will utilize “expert examples” by world- famous directorsof photography and feature hands-on assignments with professional-level facilities and equipment.

    Corequisite(s): VPT 1045 

  
  • VPT 1090 - Campus Broadcast I: Studio Operations

    Credit(s): 3
    Hands-on workshop providing beginning students with an opportunity to participate in live-to-tape studio television productions and to support VPT 1500  students as production crew for a variety of in-studio production. Camera, teleprompter, and character generator (graphics) operation; sound support and other technical aspects of production are included.

  
  • VPT 1211 - Video Editing

    Credit(s): 3
    The course is the second in a three-course sequence and is designed to increase student skills with Avid software, aesthetic theory, and application and practical use of linear and nonlinear editors.

    Prerequisite(s): VPT 1030 

  
  • VPT 1220 - Alternative Editing Applications

    Credit(s): 3
    Offered as a beginning-level alternative editing application course which may include programs such as Final Cut Pro, Final Cut X, Adobe Premiere and Edius. Course covers all aspects of the application offered, including interface, timeline, effects, and audio manipulation.  Capturing and compression for Internet and DVD delivery are presented.

  
  • VPT 1400 - Scriptwriting for Mass Media ★

    Credit(s): 3
    Writing of visually oriented scripts for the following: commercials, training programs, communications and documentary programs, emphasizing the interdependence between the visual and auditory portions of the script.

    Prerequisite(s): ENGL 1010 

    ★ This course is directly equivalent to a course at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.
  
  • VPT 1500 - Campus Broadcast II: Producing & Directing for TV

    Credit(s): 3
    Studio production course emphasizing the development of producing and directing skills in preparation for developing news/communications programming for Pellissippi State’s on-campus video news magazine. Students will produce and direct studio programming using VPT 1090  students as production crew.

    Prerequisite(s): VPT 1030  and VPT 1045  and VPT 1090 

    Corequisite(s): VPT 1015  and VPT 1211  and VPT 1400 

  
  • VPT 2015 - Pro Tools

    Credit(s): 3
    Advanced sound techniques, emphasizing creative control of audio and sound for picture using Pro Tools. Multiple soundtracks with voice, music, and effects will be produced, edited, and mixed for distribution in various formats, primarily for video and CD. The focus is primarily on stereo editing and mixing, although some surround concepts will be introduced.

    Prerequisite(s): VPT 1015 

  
  • VPT 2016 - Advanced Pro Tools

    Credit(s): 3
    Advanced Pro Tools sound techniques, emphasizing creative control of audio and sound for motion picture/film using Pro Tools. Multiple soundtracks with voice, music, and effects are produced, edited, and mixed for distribution in all major professional formats (DVD, gaming, film, music). The initial focus is primarily for stereo editing and mixing. Surround concepts are roughly 50 percent of the course.

    Prerequisite(s): VPT 2015 

  
  • VPT 2150 - Producing I

    Credit(s): 3
    This course focuses on video production management principles needed for any project. Students will learn how to organize and manage a production from idea to finished project. Subjects covered include developing a budget, hiring above and below the line crew, handling casting calls, scouting for locations, scheduling, script breakdown, copyright issues, and other legal aspects of a production.

    Prerequisite(s): VPT 1015  and VPT 1045  and VPT 1090  and VPT 1400    

    Corequisite(s): VPT 2330  or VPT 2770 

  
  • VPT 2160 - Producing II

    Credit(s): 3
    A continuation of Producing I, this course focuses on the production management principles by allowing the student to generate a project from a script and a realistic scenario provided by the instructor. Research on insurance, investors and other legal concepts will be conducted. Problems and solutions will be discussed.

    Prerequisite(s): VPT 2150 

  
  • VPT 2215 - Advanced Editing

    Credit(s): 3
    Advanced-level film/video editing with Avid nonlinear editors (NLEs). Course designed to train students in advanced-level skills by completing actual projects. Emphasis is on preparation for employment through adherence to deadlines and following industry workflow. Includes specific instruction in nested effects, keying, Marquee, color correction, codecs, and other higher-level processes. Mass Storage Management included.

    Prerequisite(s): VPT 1211 

  
  • VPT 2220 - Advanced Alternative Editing Applications

    Credit(s): 3
    The goal of this course is to develop artistic skills as an editor, moving students from the role of technician to visual storyteller. The course introduces structural and aesthetic challenges and further develops technical editing skills. The course also covers color correction, audio sweetening, motion graphics, Photoshop, DVD menu design and other areas of student interest.

    Prerequisite(s): VPT 1220 

  
  • VPT 2330 - Budgeted Production

    Credit(s): 3
    A project course focusing on production management principles and budgeting in a collaborative environment. Students will produce a video for a client while working within a fixed budget and deadline.

    Prerequisite(s): VPT 1015  and VPT 1045  and VPT 1211  and VPT 1400 

  
  • VPT 2400 - Advanced Scriptwriting

    Credit(s): 3
    Course addresses the writing of long format scripts that incorporate advanced concepts in dramatic writing for visual media, including the documentary and high-impact videos for corporate/instructional programs. Emphasis will be placed on understanding long form structure through reading and writing.

    Prerequisite(s): VPT 1400 

  
  • VPT 2500 - Campus Broadcast III: Electronic Field Production

    Credit(s): 3
    Electronic field production (EFP) course. Students will develop story ideas, write scripts, conduct and record video interviews, and edit news packages for the Pellissippi State video news magazine. Emphasis will be placed on establishing high production values, working to deadlines and with a team.

    Prerequisite(s): VPT 1500 

  
  • VPT 2660 - Independent Video Projects

    Credit(s): 3
    An elective independent production opportunity offered to advanced VPT students in good standing who may wish to work on a project of their choice. Genre may be chosen by students pending approval of supervising instructor or VPT coordinator after submission of complete production plan before the end of the prior semester. Guidelines will be individually negotiated for successful completion of this course.

    Prerequisite(s): VPT 2330  and consent of program coordinator

  
  • VPT 2770 - Documentary Production

    Credit(s): 3
    An advanced project course focusing on the documentary form as an opportunity for an individualized expression. Each student will be responsible for the creation of a documentary designed to communicate his or her point of view on a topical and/or controversial subject or issue.

    Prerequisite(s): VPT 2330  and consent of program coordinator

  
  • VPT 2820 - Writing for TV


    Course addresses the concepts used in the development of visually oriented scripts for television, including writing loglines, building multi-dimensional characters, world-building, and story lines. Emphasis will be placed on understanding the tools needed to write a television spec script, to develop a series, and to use proper formatting for all concepts.

    Prerequisite(s): VPT 1400 

  
  • VPT 2910 - Campus Broadcast IV: Program Production Management

    Credit(s): 3
    Advanced-level participation in the production and management of a campus video news magazine for and about Pellissippi State. Students will supervise the production of college news/communication programming and be responsible for program content, deadlines, technical quality, and assignment of personnel. Course will involve both field and studio production and postproduction. News gathering and writing skills will be emphasized.

    Prerequisite(s): VPT 1400  and VPT 2500 

  
  • VPT 2960 - Remote Field Production

    Credit(s): 3
    Hands-on workshop providing students with an opportunity to participate in live-to-tape on-location productions and to provide support for PSCC special events with an on-location production crew. Electronic field production (EFP) course. Students will develop story ideas, write scripts, conduct and record video interviews. Emphasis will be placed on establishing high production values, working to deadlines and with a team.

    Prerequisite(s): VPT 1090 

    Corequisite(s): VPT 1045 


Web Technology

  
  • WEB 1600 - Web Design I: Introduction to Web Technology

    Credit(s): 3
    This course introduces the student to hypertext markup language (HTML), the language of the Web. Students produce and publish basic Web sites using HTML/XHTML/cascading style sheets (CSS), forms and tables. Students learn to use a scanner and graphics program to develop graphics for use in Web pages. Internet browsers and software used to produce Web pages and to post the pages to the Web are discussed. Web page design and research skills are developed. Building of a well-designed Web site is covered.

    Prerequisite(s): ADMN 1100  or consent of program coordinator

  
  • WEB 2000 - Dreamweaver/Fireworks

    Credit(s): 3
    This course is designed to enhance skills and knowledge of the professional Web author by using cross-platform visual HTML editors, specifically Dreamweaver and Fireworks, for creating and managing Web sites and pages. The student will use a variety of techniques, tools and activities designed to develop pages for the commercial/professional Web developer standard. The student will plan, design, develop, and test fully compliant Web pages which conform to the specification given.

    Prerequisite(s): CSIT 2230  or WEB 1600  or consent of program coordinator for WEB students; no prerequisite for CGT students

  
  • WEB 2010 - Web Design II: Design Fundamentals

    Credit(s): 3
    This course teaches hands-on skills and knowledge that Web design professionals are expected to understand. Students learn how to apply good design principles as they develop and publish Web sites. General topics include Web site development essentials (such as the development process, customer expectations, and ethical and legal issues), Web design elements (such as the site user’s experience, navigation, usability and accessibility, image files, graphical user interface site development software, and site publishing and maintenance), Web design principles and aesthetics, and advanced Web technologies (such as client-side and server-side technologies and Web databases).

    Prerequisite(s): WEB 1600 

  
  • WEB 2120 - Audio/Video for the Web

    Credit(s): 3
    This course is designed to familiarize students with the technologies associated with bringing photographic (film, video and still) images and audio to the internet environment and enable students to identify and use the tools which facilitate these media in Web sites. Appropriate media selection, software tools for encoding various media, delivery system attributes and limitations, associated file types, audio and video codecs and software players will be discussed. Students will learn to prepare aural and visual media for the Web by creating and encoding assigned projects.

    Prerequisite(s): CSIT 2230  or WEB 1600  or consent of program coordinator for WEB students; VPT 1030  for VPT students

  
  • WEB 2150 - HTML 5 Multimedia

    Credit(s): 3
    A fundamental Web course which examines and demonstrates how to ensure that audio or video will work in all browsers that support HTML 5 media elements. Topics include widely supported media file codecs and containers, customizing the appearance of media elements with CSS, and applying video subtitles and closed captioning with SRT and WebVTT. The emphasis of this course will be on creating high-quality Web pages using HTML 5 audio and video media elements.

    Prerequisite(s): CSIT 2230 
         or
    WEB 1600  and WEB 2010 
         or
    consent of program coordinator

  
  • WEB 2220 - E-Commerce

    Credit(s): 3
    This course teaches students how to conduct business online and how to manage the technological issues associated with constructing an electronic-commerce Web site. Students will study how implementing technology can engage cardholders, merchants, issuers, payment gateways and other parties in electronic transactions.

    Prerequisite(s): WEB 1600  and WEB 2010 

  
  • WEB 2300 - JavaScript

    Credit(s): 3
    This course teaches developers how to use the features of the JavaScript language to design client-side, platform-independent solutions. Students learn how to write JavaScript programs, script for the JavaScript object model, control program flow, validate forms, animate images, target frames and create cookies. Students will also understand and use the most popular applications of JavaScript.

    Prerequisite(s): CSIT 2230  or WEB 2010  or consent of program coordinator

  
  • WEB 2350 - XML

    Credit(s): 3
    XML document design teaches students how to create intelligent structured Web documents using the extensible markup language (XML). Students study the functions and relationships between XML and other members of the XML family of technologies, including the extensible hypertext markup language (XHTML) and extensible stylesheet language (XSL). They create and apply styling to XML documents in a series of hands-on labs that focus on the development of coding conventions and compliance with the rules for well-formed XML. This course provides a balance of training in theory, technology and hands-on development. The skills and concepts taught enable corporations to create consistent structured documents that can be published to a variety of output formats and media. The course covers XML document design as well as the basics of CSS, DHTML and XHTML.

    Prerequisite(s): CSIT 2230  or WEB 2010 

  
  • WEB 2400 - Web Project Management

    Credit(s): 3
    This course is designed to help students define the scope of projects; identify stakeholders, decision makers, and escalation procedures; develop detailed task lists; estimate time requirements; develop flow charts; identify required resources and budgets; evaluate project requirements; identify and evaluate risks; prepare contingency plans; identify interdependencies; identify and track critical milestones; participate in project phase review; secure needed resources; manage the control process and report project status.

    Prerequisite(s): CSIT 2230  or WEB 2010 
         and
    ENGL 1010 

  
  • WEB 2401 - Accessible Web Design & Compliance

    Credit(s): 3
    This advanced course teaches authoring and design of Web pages and sites that comply with various standards, guidelines, and regulations. It examines legal requirements and emphasizes best practices and techniques for industry and e-commerce solutions. Web sites are reviewed for accessibility and usability. Students learn to apply POUR principles and universal-design concepts to their own creations, with exercises and projects that accommodate individuals with assorted disabilities (e.g., visual, mobility, auditory, cognitive). Case studies will be reviewed, and online resources for creating and accessing Web content will be used. Site conformance, assessment, maintenance and testing will be addressed in the context of the W3C WAI Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG), Section 508, Telecommunications Act, and the ADA.

    Prerequisite(s): WEB 1600  or WEB 2703  or consent of program coordinator

  
  • WEB 2501 - Web Special Topics

    Credit(s): 1-3
    A directed study and utilization of specific applications and software products within business and industry relevant to Web design. May be repeated, maximum 3 credits.

    Prerequisite(s): CSIT 2230  or WEB 1600  or consent of program coordinator

  
  • WEB 2603 - Server-side Web Development (PHP/ASP)

    Credit(s): 3
    This course covers the server-side scripting languages of PHP and ASP and how the languages interact with a database. PHP and ASP objects will be covered.

    Prerequisite(s): CSIT 1810  or WEB 2010 

 

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