2014-2015 College Catalog 
    
    Mar 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

 

Applied Music: Ensembles

Music ensembles are available to the entire student body and may be repeated for credit. Students majoring in Music must participate in at least one ensemble during each semester in which they are enrolled in 6 or more credit hours.

  
  • MUS 1545 - Bluegrass Ensemble

    Credit(s): 1
    This ensemble is designed for instrumental players and vocalists in the bluegrass genre. Opportunities also are provided for students who play or double on a second instrument. The course may be repeated for credit.

  
  • MUS 1555 - Guitar Ensemble

    Credit(s): 1
    This ensemble is open to guitar players but might include some doubling on secondary instruments by the ensemble members. The course may be repeated for credit.

  
  • MUS 1565 - Brass Ensemble

    Credit(s): 1
    This ensemble is open to brass players only. The course may be repeated for credit.

  
  • MUS 1575 - Studio Orchestra

    Credit(s): 1
    This ensemble is open to players from all families of instruments particularly woodwinds and strings. The group performs music from the standard classical and popular literature as well as pieces from the Celtic tradition. The course may be repeated for credit.

  
  • MUS 1585 - Harp Ensemble

    Credit(s): 1
    This ensemble is open to harp players of various levels of ability. Students must provide harp of any size and must have music reading skills. The course may be repeated for credit.

  
  • MUS 1595 - Percussion Ensemble

    Credit(s): 1
    This ensemble is designed for players of percussion instruments. Opportunities also are provided for students who play or double on a second instrument. The course may be repeated for credit.


Applied Music: Individual Instruction

 Applied music is available to the entire student body and may be repeated for credit.

  
  • MUS 1710 - Piano/Non-major (half-hour lesson)

    Credit(s): 1
    Private instruction in piano beginning at student’s entering level of proficiency. May be repeated for credit.

  
  • MUS 1711 - Piano/Non-major (one-hour lesson)

    Credit(s): 2
    Private instruction in piano beginning at the student’s level of proficiency. May be repeated for credit.

  
  • MUS 1712 - Piano/Music Major (one-hour lesson)

    Credit(s): 2
    Private instruction in piano for the student majoring in Music with a concentration in Piano. May be repeated for credit. Solo class attendance required.

    Corequisite(s): Participation in an appropriate Pellissippi State ensemble

  
  • MUS 1720 - Voice/Non-major (half-hour lesson)

    Credit(s): 1
    Private instruction in voice beginning at student’s entering level of proficiency. May be repeated for credit.

  
  • MUS 1721 - Voice/Non-major (one-hour lesson)

    Credit(s): 2
    Private instruction in voice beginning at student’s entering level of proficiency. May be repeated for credit.

  
  • MUS 1722 - Voice/Music Major (one-hour lesson)

    Credit(s): 2
    Private instruction in voice for the student majoring in Music with a concentration in Voice. May be repeated for credit. Solo class attendance required.

    Corequisite(s): Participation in an appropriate Pellissippi State ensemble

  
  • MUS 1730 - Guitar/Non-major (half-hour lesson)

    Credit(s): 1
    Private instruction in guitar beginning at student’s entering level of proficiency. May be repeated for credit.

  
  • MUS 1731 - Guitar/Non-major (one-hour lesson)

    Credit(s): 2
    Private instruction in guitar beginning at student’s entering level of proficiency. May be repeated for credit.

  
  • MUS 1732 - Guitar/Music Major (one-hour lesson)

    Credit(s): 2
    Private instruction in guitar for the student majoring in Music with a concentration in Guitar. May be repeated for credit. Solo class attendance required.

    Corequisite(s): Participation in an appropriate Pellissippi State ensemble

  
  • MUS 1740 - Woodwind/Non-major (half-hour lesson)

    Credit(s): 1
    Private instruction in woodwind beginning at student’s entering level of proficiency. May be repeated for credit.

  
  • MUS 1741 - Woodwind/Non-major (one-hour lesson)

    Credit(s): 2
    Private instruction in woodwind beginning at student’s entering level of proficiency. May be repeated for credit.

  
  • MUS 1742 - Woodwind/Music Major (one-hour lesson)

    Credit(s): 2
    Private instruction in woodwind for the student majoring in Music with a concentration in Woodwind. May be repeated for credit. Solo class attendance required.

    Corequisite(s): Participation in an appropriate Pellissippi State ensemble

  
  • MUS 1750 - Brass/Non-major (half-hour lesson)

    Credit(s): 1
    Private instruction in brass beginning at student’s entering level of proficiency. May be repeated for credit.

  
  • MUS 1751 - Brass/Non-major (one-hour lesson)

    Credit(s): 2
    Private instruction in brass beginning at student’s entering level of proficiency. May be repeated for credit.

  
  • MUS 1752 - Brass/Music Major (one-hour lesson)

    Credit(s): 2
    Private instruction in brass for the student majoring in Music with a concentration in Brass. May be repeated for credit. Solo class attendance required.

    Corequisite(s): Participation in an appropriate Pellissippi State ensemble

  
  • MUS 1760 - String/Non-major (half-hour lesson)

    Credit(s): 1
    Private instruction in string beginning at student’s entering level of proficiency. May be repeated for credit.

  
  • MUS 1761 - String/Non-major (one-hour lesson)

    Credit(s): 2
    Private instruction in string beginning at student’s entering level of proficiency. May be repeated for credit.

  
  • MUS 1762 - String/Music Major (one-hour lesson)

    Credit(s): 2
    Private instruction in string for the student majoring in Music with a concentration in String. May be repeated for credit. Solo class attendance required.

    Corequisite(s): Participation in an appropriate Pellissippi State ensemble

  
  • MUS 1770 - Percussion/Non-major (half-hour lesson)

    Credit(s): 1
    Private instruction in percussion beginning at student’s entering level of proficiency. May be repeated for credit.

  
  • MUS 1771 - Percussion/Non-major (one-hour lesson)

    Credit(s): 2
    Private instruction in percussion beginning at student’s entering level of proficiency. May be repeated for credit.

  
  • MUS 1772 - Percussion/Music Major (one-hour lesson)

    Credit(s): 2
    Private instruction in percussion for the student majoring in Music with a concentration in Percussion. May be repeated for credit. Solo class attendance required.

    Corequisite(s): Participation in an appropriate Pellissippi State ensemble

  
  • MUS 1780 - Contemporary Piano Styles/Non-major (half-hour lesson)

    Credit(s): 1
    Private instruction in keyboard jazz, blues, pop and rock for students with intermediate piano skills. Daily practice and workbook assignments are required. May be repeated for credit.

    Corequisite(s): Consent of instructor and audition may be required

  
  • MUS 1781 - Contemporary Piano Styles/Non-major (one-hour lesson)

    Credit(s): 2
    Private instruction in keyboard jazz, blues, pop and rock for students with intermediate piano skills. Daily practice and workbook assignments are required. May be repeated for credit.

    Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor and audition may be required

  
  • MUS 1782 - Contemporary Piano Styles/Music Major (one-hour lesson)

    Credit(s): 2
    Private instruction in piano for the student majoring in Music with a concentration in Keyboard Jazz. May be repeated for credit. Solo class attendance required.

    Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor

    Corequisite(s): Participation in an appropriate Pellissippi State ensemble


Nursing

  
  • NURS 1150 - Fundamentals of Nursing

    Credit(s): 9
    An introduction to the practice of nursing, with emphasis on meeting therapeutic nursing care of adults and children with physiological, psychosocial, and perioperative needs. Topics include an introduction to pharmacotherapeutics, and application of fundamental concepts and the beginning development of nursing competencies. The study and application of nursing skills necessary to meet patient needs across the lifespan are included in this course. Five hours lecture and twelve hours clinical/lab experience per week.

    Corequisite(s): BIOL 2010  and PSYC 2130 

  
  • NURS 1160 - Lifespan Nursing I

    Credit(s): 9
    The course focuses on the therapeutic nursing care and modalities in the care of adults and children with emphasis on cardiac, respiratory, and neurological systems. Based on the nursing process, this course focuses on health promotion in meeting patient needs in a variety of medical and surgical settings. Five hours lecture and twelve hours clinical/lab experience per week.

    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 2010  and NURS 1150  and  PSYC 2130 

    Corequisite(s): BIOL 2020  and ENGL 1010 

  
  • NURS 1170 - Bridge to Registered Nurse (RN) Practice

    Credit(s): 9
    An introduction to the practice of nursing, with emphasis on meeting therapeutic nursing care of adults and children with physiological, psychosocial, perioperative needs, introduction to pharmacotherapeutics, and application of fundamental concepts and the beginning development of nursing competencies. The study and application of nursing skills necessary to meet patient needs across the lifespan are included in this course. No separate lab time but in class performance and practice.

    Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into PSCC nursing program.

  
  • NURS 2150 - Lifespan Nursing II

    Credit(s): 9
    This course focuses on the therapeutic nursing care and modalities in the care of adults and children with emphasis on men’s health, musculoskeletal, integumentary, and endocrine systems. Based on the nursing process, this course focuses on care in a variety of medical and surgical settings, and alterations in behavior, thought, and mood, with emphasis on assessment, communication, care management, and clinical interventions. Five hours lecture and twelve hours clinical/lab experience per week.

    Prerequisite(s): NURS 1150 
        and
    NURS 1160  or NURS 1170 

  
  • NURS 2160 - Lifespan Nursing III

    Credit(s): 9
    This course focuses on the therapeutic nursing care and modalities in the care of adults and children with emphasis on gastrointestinal/biliary, hematological/oncologic/immunological systems, and maternal/newborn nursing. Based on the nursing process, this course further develops the competencies of family-centered assessment, communication, care management, and clinical interventions in care of patients across the lifespan. Five hours lecture and twelve hours clinical/lab experience per week.

    Prerequisite(s): NURS 2150 

    Corequisite(s): NURS 2170 

  
  • NURS 2170 - Transitions to Nursing Practice

    Credit(s): 3
    This course focuses on the application of the nursing process to assist the student to assume the role of the registered nurse. Emphasis will be placed on the development of professional behaviors. Highlights from each area of nursing practice will be reviewed, including knowledge and application of nursing processes appropriate to each stage of development, disease processes, and issues related to nursing practice.

    Prerequisite(s): NURS 2150 

    Corequisite(s): NURS 2160 


Paralegal Studies

  
  • LAW 1000 - Introduction to Law & Ethics

    Credit(s): 3
    Introduction to the work performed by legal assistants, regulation of the profession, legal and paralegal ethics and professional responsibility. Organization of legal institutions, introduction to legal procedure, survey of substantive law areas of practice.

    Corequisite(s): ENGL 1010 

  
  • LAW 1020 - Law in Society

    Credit(s): 3
    Law as a process through which social problems are addressed in the United States. Introduction to the Constitution, and to its interpretation by the Supreme Court in case law. Exploration of factors affecting decisions of lawmakers, both legislative and administrative, and of law enforcement agencies. Introduction to the adversarial system.

  
  • LAW 1050 - Legal Writing & Analysis +

    Credit(s): 3
    An exploration of the details of objective legal writing designed to prepare students to articulate legal concepts and to draft documents in a manner reflecting legal analysis; overview of the elements of legal memoranda; introduction to reading and briefing legal opinion and persuasive writing.

    Prerequisite(s): LAW 1000 

    + Law specialty course
  
  • LAW 1060 - Legal Research +

    Credit(s): 3
    A study of necessary materials for legal research, codes, reporter systems, digests, practice manuals and Westlaw. Methods of legal citation are studied.

    Prerequisite(s): LAW 1000 

    + Law specialty course
  
  • LAW 2030 - Property Law +

    Credit(s): 3
    A study of real estate transactions and conveyances, including deeds, contracts, leases, deeds of trust and zoning. Drafting and recording of real estate documents and search of public documents. An introduction to property law, personal property issues and bailment.

    Prerequisite(s): LAW 1000 

    + Law specialty course
  
  • LAW 2040 - Estates & Trusts +

    Credit(s): 3
    A study of common forms of wills and trusts, analysis of administration of estates by probate courts and the assistant’s role in preparation of legal documents for planning and distribution of estates.

    Prerequisite(s): LAW 1000 

    + Law specialty course
  
  • LAW 2100 - Torts +

    Credit(s): 3
    Survey of state and federal law treating civil injury or damage to persons or property; worker’s compensation; intentional torts; negligence; product liability; malpractice; and wrongful death. Emphasis on the legal assistant’s role in personal injury and worker’s compensation cases.

    Prerequisite(s): LAW 1000 

    + Law specialty course
  
  • LAW 2110 - Family Law +

    Credit(s): 3
    A study of substantive and procedural law relating to divorce, custody, support and adoption and the assistant’s role in domestic cases.

    Prerequisite(s): LAW 1000 

    + Law specialty course
  
  • LAW 2120 - Criminal Law & Procedure

    Credit(s): 3
    Survey of state and federal law of crimes and criminal procedure; the assistant’s role in criminal cases.

    Prerequisite(s): LAW 1000 

  
  • LAW 2210 - Litigation Skills I +

    Credit(s): 3
    Introduction to civil litigation procedures and practices in federal and state courts; focus on practical law office skills, interviewing techniques and investigation strategies; evidence; emphasis on the paralegal’s role in civil litigation.

    Prerequisite(s): LAW 1050  and LAW 1060 

    + Law specialty course
  
  • LAW 2220 - Litigation Skills II +

    Credit(s): 3
    A project-oriented course designed to require students to draft pleadings and legal documents, including discovery devices, in conformity with state and federal rules of procedure as well as local, state and federal court rules.

    Prerequisite(s): LAW 2210 

    + Law specialty course
  
  • LAW 2310 - Technology in the Law Office

    Credit(s): 3
    This course is designed to introduce the student to computer hardware and software applications commonly used in the law office.

    Prerequisite(s): LAW 1000 

  
  • LAW 2320 - Law & Medicine

    Credit(s): 3
    This course is designed to introduce the student to laws regulating the health care industry and medical research with an emphasis on the paralegal’s role in obtaining and organizing medical records.

    Prerequisite(s): LAW 1000 

  
  • LAW 2600 - Special Topics in Paralegal Studies +

    Credit(s): 3
    Study and discussion of a selected topic in law. Content will vary. May be repeated, maximum 9 credit hours with program advisor’s consent.

    Prerequisite(s): LAW 1000 

    + Law specialty course
  
  • LAW 2620 - Legal Clinic

    Credit(s): 3
    Supervised practical experience in a legal clinic environment with classroom instruction to support the clinical experience.

    Prerequisite(s): LAW 1000  and minimum 3.0 GPA in LAW courses and department approval

    Corequisite(s): LAW 1060 

  
  • LAW 2800 - Legal Internship +

    Credit(s): 3
    Part-time supervised work experience in a law-related environment in which the student is assigned definite tasks and responsibilities. Individual conferences and seminars are arranged instead of class attendance.

    Prerequisite(s): Completion of 15 hours of LAW courses with a minimum 2.5 GPA in LAW courses and second-year status and department approval

    + Law specialty course

Philosophy

  
  • PHIL 1030 - Introduction to Philosophy ♦ ★

    Credit(s): 3
    An investigation of the fundamental questions pertaining to reality, truth, freedom, the nature of humankind, the existence of God and social/political theory.

    ♦ 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.
  
  • PHIL 1300 - Critical Thinking ★

    Credit(s): 3
    An introduction to practical reasoning. This course covers the nature of deductive and inductive arguments, diagramming arguments, the search for implicit premises and conclusions and the role of falsehood, deception and emotion in reasoning. More important, PHIL 1300 is a careful study of argument construction and evaluation.

    ★ This course is directly equivalent to a course at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.
  
  • PHIL 1500 - Philosophy & Film ♦

    Credit(s): 3
    Examines classical philosophical questions concerning knowledge, truth, minds, bodies, persons, morality, religion and the meaning of life as raised in and through the medium of contemporary film.

    ♦ This is a General Education  course transferable within the Tennessee Board of Regents system.
  
  • PHIL 2010 - Survey of World Religions ♦ ★

    Credit(s): 3
    A comparative introduction to the origins, developments, teachings and practices of the major world religions, such as Taoism, Confucianism, Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, Christianity and Islam.

    ♦ 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.
  
  • PHIL 2400 - Introduction to Ethics ♦ ★

    Credit(s): 3
    An introduction to moral theory and/or a consideration of a variety of moral problems, including abortion, suicide and euthanasia, capital punishment, women’s issues, sex and AIDS, animals and the environment 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.
  
  • PHIL 2420 - Ethical Theory & Its Business Applications ★

    Credit(s): 3
    An introduction to moral philosophy and a consideration of moral issues related to business, including corporate responsibility, employee rights, discrimination, investment, and advertising.

    ★ This course is directly equivalent to a course at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.
  
  • PHIL 2450 - Medical Ethics ★

    Credit(s): 3
    This is a study of ethical issues in medicine. Topics include abortion, euthanasia, humane experimentation, and fairness in health care delivery and in the doctor-patient relationship.

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

Photography

  
  • PHO 1000 - Photography I ★

    Credit(s): 3
    A beginning course in the study of photography as visual communication. Basic principles of digital photographic capture are explored, as well as composition, design elements, technical principles of photography and camera theory, and basic digital editing using Adobe Photoshop and Bridge on the Macintosh computer. Students are responsible for providing a digital camera. Photography/Media Technologies majors, along with those interested in continuing on to other Photography courses, should have a digital single-lens reflex camera (DSLR).

    ★ This course is directly equivalent to a course at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.
  
  • PHO 1100 - Photography II ★

    Credit(s): 3
    Advanced study of camera controls, photographic systems, lenses and lighting techniques using the digital single-lens reflex (DSLR) camera and camera-mounted through-the-lens (TTL) flash. Students learn how to achieve professional-quality images by using appropriate camera settings and controls. Students are responsible for providing their own DSLR and TTL flash.

    Prerequisite(s): PHO 1000  or consent of program coordinator

    ★ This course is directly equivalent to a course at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.
  
  • PHO 1200 - History of Photography ♦

    Credit(s): 3
    Photography as an art form and means of communication, encompassing major movements in the medium, including Pictorialism, Photorealism and Postmodernism. The course provides an overview of the predominant artists, aesthetic intent and techniques encountered from the earlier precursors of the camera to today.

    ♦ This is a General Education  course transferable within the Tennessee Board of Regents system.
  
  • PHO 1700 - Introduction to Studio Photography

    Credit(s): 3
    Students are introduced to the equipment used in studio photography, learn the fundamentals of studio lighting, and gain understanding in the use of the equipment and techniques to execute standard professional assignments and gain more creative control. Emphasis is placed on gaining technical skills, mastering necessary techniques and using studio lighting to obtain the desired aesthetic effect.

    Prerequisite(s): PHO 1000  or consent of program coordinator

    Corequisite(s): PHO 1100 

  
  • PHO 2010 - Digital Imaging & Workflow

    Credit(s): 3
    An overview of the workflow and imaging techniques used by professional photographers and digital retouchers using Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop. Special emphasis is placed on using best practices for backing up, tagging images for recall, nondestructive editing techniques, application-independent manipulations, working with high-resolution images, prepping images for delivery and obtaining high-quality prints.

    Prerequisite(s): PHO 1000  or equivalent

  
  • PHO 2060 - Advanced Digital Imaging Techniques

    Credit(s): 3
    Students explore advanced topics in digital photography. Emphasis is placed on gaining an understanding of the industry-standard tools available to manipulate a digital image and choosing the best methods and practices for creating an appropriate imaging workflow. Special attention is paid to technical details, including exposure theory, optical systems, dynamic range, resolution, color models, compression types and file formats.

    Prerequisite(s): MDT 2100  or PHO 2010 

  
  • PHO 2100 - Nature & Travel Photography ★

    Credit(s): 3
    A study of basic location photography: nature, urban and rural. The emphasis is placed on on-site photography, coping with changing lighting and weather conditions, equipment and material selection, and documentation. Students must provide their own DSLR camera and are responsible for arranging transportation to and from shooting locations.

    Prerequisite(s): PHO 1000 

    ★ This course is directly equivalent to a course at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.
  
  • PHO 2200 - Studio Still Life Photography

    Credit(s): 3
    An advanced study in executing still-life photography in a studio setting. Emphasis is on the use of DSLR cameras, specialty lenses and professional lighting equipment to fulfill practical commercial and fine art assignments.

    Prerequisite(s): PHO 1700 

  
  • PHO 2300 - Portrait Photography

    Credit(s): 3
    Studio lighting and camera techniques are explored for portraiture. Students use a DSLR camera, as well as a variety of lighting equipment. Additional topics explored include posing, expression, emotion, genre, intended use, makeup, wardrobe, setting and evaluating images.

    Prerequisite(s): PHO 1700 

  
  • PHO 2400 - Photojournalism

    Credit(s): 3
    A study of the methods and techniques of photojournalism as found in contemporary publications such as newspapers, magazines, and corporate publications. Topics include spot news, events, sports, features, environmental portraiture, photo essays and professional practices.

    Prerequisite(s): PHO 1100 

    Corequisite(s): PHO 2010 

  
  • PHO 2500 - Wedding & Event Photography

    Credit(s): 3
    A study of the methods, techniques, and business practices of contemporary wedding and event photography. Topics include bridal portrait, location lighting, candid photography, location portrait, and special event, as well as marketing, sales, and working with vendors and clientele. Students should be proficient in on-camera flash and studio strobe use.

    Prerequisite(s): PHO 1100  and PHO 1700 

    Corequisite(s): PHO 2300  or PHO 2400 

  
  • PHO 2700 - Special Topics in Photography

    Credit(s): 1-3
    Advanced photographic projects emphasizing shooting techniques, imaging techniques, aesthetic exploration or academic research. May be repeated, maximum 9 credits.

    Prerequisite(s): PHO 1100  and PHO 1700 

    Corequisite(s): Topic dependent

  
  • PHO 2701 - Emerging Trends in Photography

    Credit(s): 1-4
    Recent innovations and developments in the field are explored using advanced shooting techniques, digital imaging techniques, aesthetic exploration, or academic research. May be repeated, maximum 9 credits.

    Prerequisite(s): PHO 1000  and PHO 1100  and PHO 1700 

  
  • PHO 2890 - Photography Portfolio II

    Credit(s): 2
    Students produce a working portfolio of their own photography to be used to represent their work in the marketplace. Emphasis is on selection of contents, materials and professional presentation. This course is meant for students who have completed the majority of their photographic coursework and are approaching graduation.

    Prerequisite(s): PHO 2200  or PHO 2300  or PHO 2400 

  
  • PHO 2950 - Independent Photographic Projects

    Credit(s): 3
    This course is carried out independently by the student after consultation with a Photography advisor to specify the details of the project. The student will report to the advisor during the course of the project to verify progress.

    Prerequisite(s): Consent of program coordinator

  
  • PHO 2990 - Professional Photography Capstone

    Credit(s): 6
    Students prepare for a career in professional photography under the guidance of the instructor(s). Business issues are explored, including but not limited to copyright, First Amendment law, business planning, professional ethics and law, marketing, pricing, and professional standards. The student will work on a substantial photography project that reflects his or her intended career goals and will produce a portfolio to be presented for evaluation by the Photography faculty and industry professionals.

    Prerequisite(s): Consent of program coordinator


Physical Education

  
  • PHED 1000 - Orientation to Exercise Science ★

    Credit(s): 1
    Overview of the professional and disciplinary area of exercise science, with emphasis on introductory field experience. For exercise science majors only.

    ★ This course is directly equivalent to a course at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.
  
  • PHED 1001 - Orientation to Sport Management ★

    Credit(s): 1
    Overview of the professional and disciplinary area of sport management, with emphasis on introductory field experience. For sport management majors only.

    ★ This course is directly equivalent to a course at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.
  
  • PHED 1005 - Introduction to Kinesiology ★

    Credit(s): 3
    An overview of discipline and professional areas for incoming Tennessee Transfer Pathway Kinesiology majors. This course is designed to acquaint students with the science of exercise and sport, to provide a better understanding of the role exercise plays in relation to education, medicine, and the society at large, and to help students choose the career most appropriate to their interests and capabilities.

    ★ This course is directly equivalent to a course at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.
  
  • PHED 1010 - Lifetime Fitness ★

    Credit(s): 1
    Theory, knowledge and practical experience in principles of wellness relating to the healthful aspects of lifetime fitness.

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

    Credit(s): 1
    Selection of equipment, correct approach and release and scoring. Fee for facility and equipment rental.

    ★ This course is directly equivalent to a course at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.
  
  • PHED 1030 - Beginning Softball ★

    Credit(s): 1
    Instruction in fundamentals, rules and strategies.

    ★ This course is directly equivalent to a course at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.
  
  • PHED 1070 - Introduction to Skiing ★

    Credit(s): 1
    The fundamentals of skiing and skiing safety.

    ★ This course is directly equivalent to a course at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.
  
  • PHED 1080 - Introduction to Snowboarding

    Credit(s): 1
    Focus will be placed on fundamentals of snowboarding and snowboarding safety with particular emphasis on acquisition of skill. Snowboarders of all skill levels are welcome in this course. Students who already ride/board are evaluated by skill level and placed into appropriate groups. Boarders are able to progress through skill levels from beginners through advanced. Skills are taught according to the American Association of Snowboard Instructors (AASI) guidelines and criteria. 

  
  • PHED 1100 - Concepts of Wellness ♦

    Credit(s): 3
    An introduction to individual, optimal well being in a societal context, this course encourages students to examine their wellness-related behaviors, to take responsibility for those behaviors, and to develop individualized behavior change programs for lifetime health and wellness.

    ♦ This is a General Education  course transferable within the Tennessee Board of Regents system.
  
  • PHED 1110 - Elementary Ballet ★

    Credit(s): 2
    Instruction and practice in elementary classical ballet techniques.

    ★ This course is directly equivalent to a course at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.
  
  • PHED 1120 - Elementary Modern Dance ★

    Credit(s): 2
    Instruction and practice in elementary modern dance techniques.

    ★ This course is directly equivalent to a course at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.
  
  • PHED 1130 - Elementary Jazz Dance ★

    Credit(s): 2
    Instruction and practice in elementary jazz dance styles and techniques.

    ★ This course is directly equivalent to a course at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.
  
  • PHED 2000 - Special Topics in Physical Education

    Credit(s): 1-3
    Opportunity to learn and participate in various sport, fitness and recreational activities. Content of the course will vary. The course might involve international travel and/or contain activities that require additional fees. The student will be responsible for paying all travel-related and/or activity-related expenses. The class content and travel itinerary, if any travel is involved, are determined by the instructor of the course. May be repeated, maximum 6 credit hours.

    Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor

  
  • PHED 2010 - Archery

    Credit(s): 1
    The introduction of skills, general rules, safety and techniques related to the sport of archery, with particular emphasis on acquisition of skills.

  
  • PHED 2050 - Basketball ★

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

    ★ This course is directly equivalent to a course at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.
  
  • PHED 2110 - Beginning Golf ★

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

    ★ This course is directly equivalent to a course at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.
  
  • PHED 2160 - Beginning Karate ★

    Credit(s): 1
    The introduction and development of fundamental skills and general knowledge related to karate for fitness, self defense and sport. Particular emphasis will be placed on skill acquisition and physical conditioning.

    ★ This course is directly equivalent to a course at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.
  
  • PHED 2250 - Exercise to Music ★

    Credit(s): 1
    An exercise to music program designed to improve flexibility, muscular strength and cardiovascular endurance.

    ★ This course is directly equivalent to a course at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.
  
  • PHED 2310 - Fitness Walking ★

    Credit(s): 1
    Theory, knowledge and practical experience in the principles of walking as it relates to fitness.

    ★ This course is directly equivalent to a course at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.
  
  • PHED 2330 - Beginning Racquetball ★

    Credit(s): 1
    The introduction and development of basic skills and general rules related to the game of racquetball with particular emphasis on acquisition of skills.

    ★ This course is directly equivalent to a course at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.
  
  • PHED 2335 - Prevention & Care of Athletic Injuries ★

    Credit(s): 3
    Designed for those beginning careers in coaching, physical education and the fitness profession, the course prepares students to manage injury and emergency situations when an athletic trainer or physician is not available. Focus is on practical and theoretical aspects needed to manage the care of athletic injuries-from prevention, identification and assessment of injuries to interaction with players, parents and physicians. Action plans, checklists and applications of universal precautions in athletic environments are included to provide the practical tools needed to get started in the field.

    ★ This course is directly equivalent to a course at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.
  
  • PHED 2340 - Soccer ★

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

    ★ This course is directly equivalent to a course at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.
  
  • PHED 2435 - First Aid, Safety & CPR ★

    Credit(s): 3
    Practice and application of the standards and accepted principles of safety education, first aid, and CPR/AED. The student will be trained in infant, child, and adult cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and the proper use of an automated electrical defibrillation (AED) device. Certifications will be available for students who successfully complete the certification requirements. Additionally, students majoring in the healthcare field who complete this course will be given the opportunity to attend an extra session(s) to be certified in the American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers course.

    ★ This course is directly equivalent to a course at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.
  
  • PHED 2440 - Beginning Tennis ★

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

    ★ This course is directly equivalent to a course at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.
  
  • PHED 2450 - Intermediate Tennis ★

    Credit(s): 1
    Development of intermediate skills and strategy related to the game of tennis with, particular emphasis on control and auxiliary strokes.

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

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