2014-2015 College Catalog 
    
    Apr 27, 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

 

Web Technology

  
  • WEB 2703 - Adobe Acrobat

    Credit(s): 1
    This course focuses on the Web authoring tool Adobe Acrobat. Students will learn to create and publish documents for electronic distribution that can be viewed by anyone on any computer. Features such as document security, the ability to create a searchable index of multiple PDF documents, the ability to capture scanned documents and make them editable, and searchable and forms creation will be covered.

    Prerequisite(s): CSIT 2230  or WEB 1600 

  
  • WEB 2710 - Web Design for Mobile Devices

    Credit(s): 3
    This hands-on course provides students with the skills to develop content for mobile devices (cell phones, PDAs, etc.) using wireless markup language (WML), XHTML and CSS. Particular emphasis is given to designing for small screens, including interface design, usability and aesthetic style. Students also are provided an overview of the wireless industry, including infrastructure, device platforms and operating systems, and emerging trends in mobile technologies.

    Prerequisite(s): WEB 2300 

  
  • WEB 2811 - Advanced Computer Graphics

    Credit(s): 3
    This course is designed to enhance the computer skills of those using graphics programs to prepare images for the Web or for print. Students will learn to enhance and create digital images using Photoshop; optimize images for speed of download; place and manipulate type in an image; work with layers and masks; use filters for special effects; work with background images and transparent gifs; create image maps; use ImageReady to create animations, slices, Web photo gallery, and rollovers.

    Prerequisite(s): CSIT 2230 
         or
    MDT 2100  and WEB 1600 
         or
    consent of program coordinator

  
  • WEB 2812 - Web Design III: Advanced Site Design

    Credit(s): 3
    This problems-oriented course teaches the use of dynamic graphics elements to enhance Web pages and sites. Advanced concepts in page layout and site optimization are studied, with emphasis on principles used to craft dynamic Web pages that get noticed. Exercises and projects allow students to apply the principles of Web design to their own sites, which are created in the course.

    Prerequisite(s):  CSIT 2230 
         or
     MDT 2100  and WEB 1600  and  WEB 2010 
         or
    consent of program coordinator

  
  • WEB 2902 - Web Practicum

    Credit(s): 1
    A directed study focused on developing a professional portfolio of projects that utilize specific application and software products within business and industry relevant to Web design. May be repeated, maximum 3 credits.

    Prerequisite(s): ENGL 1010  and MDT 1950  and MDT 2100  and WEB 2000  and WEB 2150  and WEB 2220  and WEB 2300  and WEB 2350 

    Corequisite(s): WEB 2812 


Women’s Studies

  
  • WMN 2200 - Women in Society ♦ ★

    Credit(s): 3
    An interdisciplinary analysis of women’s roles and opportunities in the United States based on current research in the social sciences. Attention will also be given to the changes in women’s societal roles throughout history.

    ♦ 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.
 

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