2017-2018 College Catalog 
    
    Mar 29, 2024  
2017-2018 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 Advising Resources webpage.

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 webpage.

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

 

Design for Web and Print

  
  • DWP 1020 - Web & Print Typography

    Credit(s): 3
    This hands-on course covers a wide range of topics from the history of typefaces to their selection and uses and to the fine-tuning of typographic layouts. Students learn formal, conceptual and functional aspects of typography. Instruction combines studies of both Web fonts and grid layouts to teach design for on-screen readability and effective vertical rhythm as well as how to embellish text with CSS3 effects and build typography-driven information graphics.

    Corequisite(s):  CGT 1950  or DWP 1010  

  
  • DWP 1030 - Photoshop for Web & Print

    Credit(s): 3
    A study of the fundamental concepts, techniques and workflows for producing images and graphics for print and Web design, including skill development with Adobe Photoshop software.

    Corequisite(s):  CGT 1950  or DWP 1010 

  
  • DWP 2400 - InDesign for Web & Print

    Credit(s): 3
    A study of electronic publishing (print and online), including the integration of text and graphics. A functional lab is included as a component of the course.

    Previously DWP 1510
  
  • DWP 2500 - Content Management Systems using WordPress

    Credit(s): 3
    This course is a fundamental study of server-side content management system concepts, techniques and processes.  Focus is on creating robust websites where the content can be managed or modified by the user with relative ease using Open Source tools.

    Prerequisite(s): DWP 2400  
         and
    CITC 2347  or WEB 1600  

  
  • DWP 2600 - Illustrator for Web & Print

    Credit(s): 3
    A study of the fundamental concepts, techniques and workflows for producing vector images and graphics for print and Web design including exploration of infographics, product and conceptual imaging. Focus is on skill development with Adobe Illustrator software.

    Prerequisite(s): CGT 1950  or DWP 1010  
        and ENGL 1010  

    Previously DWP 1500
  
  • DWP 2900 - Advanced Web Design, HTML & CSS

    Credit(s): 3
    This hands-on course emphasizes development of advanced skills in evolving Web design practices. General topics include UI, navigation, accessibility, mobile first design and site publishing.  Advanced HTML and CSS code and techniques are studied with emphasis placed on maximizing site usability.

    Prerequisite(s): DWP 1010  and WEB 1600  and WEB 2150  

  
  • DWP 2950 - e-Portfolio

    Credit(s): 1
    This hands-on course emphasizes development of skills to display and present an individual’s design work for potential clients.  Through presenting work to faculty for critique, the focus is on learning to recognize personal strengths and weaknesses in one’s work; faculty feedback is used to identify specific works or subject areas that need improvement.  Students showcase their best work and build an attractive electronic portfolio to serve as a platform for print and Web design services.


Early Childhood Education

  
  • ECED 1310 - Introduction to Early Childhood Education

    Credit(s): 3
    This course is an introduction to the early childhood profession, including an emphasis on professionalism and developmentally appropriate practice. Topics include an overview of the history of early childhood education, theoretical program models, different types of early childhood programs, community resources, professional organizations, and contemporary trends and issues in programs for children from birth through age 8. Field experience is a required part of this course. A criminal background check is required for participation in the field experience component of the course.

  
  • ECED 2310 - Safe, Healthy Learning Environments

    Credit(s): 3
    This course is a study of the basic principles and practices of safety, health, and nutrition as they relate to the early childhood setting, home, and community for children from birth through age 8. Also included is a study of the principles of creating appropriate learning environments for young children. Field experience is a required part of this course. A criminal background check is required for participation in the field experience component of the course.

  
  • ECED 2315 - Early Childhood Curriculum

    Credit(s): 3
    This course is a study of developmentally appropriate practices and the teacher’s role in supporting development of children from birth through age 8. Also included is an emphasis on curriculum planning, including goals, environment, and roles of teachers and families, materials, and settings. Field experience is a required part of this course. A criminal background check is required for participation in the field experience component of the course.

  
  • ECED 2320 - Infant, Toddler & Child Development

    Credit(s): 3
    This course is a study of the physical, cognitive, social and emotional aspects of young children and their application to the care, guidance, and development of young children from birth through age 8. Field experience is a required part of this course. A criminal background check is required for participation in the field experience component of the course.

  
  • ECED 2330 - Infant & Toddler Care

    Credit(s): 3
    A study of the care and education of infants and toddlers from birth to age 3 in group settings (i.e., child-care centers, family child-care homes, Early Head Start, etc.). Topics include rationales and strategies for supporting the whole child, including cognitive, language, social-emotional and physical development in a safe, responsive environment. The course emphasizes relationship-based care and education, with special attention to the unique environmental aspects of programs for the child under 3. Field experience is a required part of this course. The course is open to non-majors. A criminal background check is required for participation in the field experience component of the course.

  
  • ECED 2335 - Initial Practicum

    Credit(s): 3
    This course is a supervised practicum that includes a minimum of 30 clock hours of instruction and 45 clock hours in early childhood practical experience. The course includes a study of the physical and human qualities that combine to create an environment that is safe and healthy and that promotes optimum learning for young children from birth through age 8. STEA membership and possible criminal background check required for participation in the field experience component of the course.

    Corequisite(s): ECED 2310  

  
  • ECED 2340 - Family Dynamics & Community Involvement

    Credit(s): 3
    This course is a study of the role of the family and community in the physical, cognitive, social, and emotional growth of the child from birth through age 8. Topics include the benefits of, and strategies for, developing positive reciprocal relationships with families in an early childhood education setting. Field experience is a required part of this course. A criminal background check is required for participation in the field experience component of the course.

  
  • ECED 2360 - Development of Exceptional Children

    Credit(s): 3
    This course explores practices that early childhood professionals can apply to develop a more inclusive and accessible environment for children from birth through age 8. The course provides students with skills to ensure inclusion of children of all abilities through appropriate arrangement of the environment. Also included are strategies for developing strong relationships with families and other community agencies. Field experience is a required part of this course. A criminal background check is required for participation in the field experience component of the course.

    Prerequisite(s): ECED 2320  

  
  • ECED 2365 - Final Practicum

    Credit(s): 3
    This course is a supervised clinical experience with a minimum of 15 clock hours of instruction and 90 clock hours at a department-approved clinical site. Up to 45 hours may be completed at the student’s employment site with department approval. The course focuses on the student’s demonstration of competencies that produce positive developmental outcomes for children from birth through age 8. STEA membership and possible criminal background check required for participation in the field experience component of the course.

    Prerequisite(s): ECED 2335  

    Corequisite(s): ECED 2370  

  
  • ECED 2370 - Developmental Assessment

    Credit(s): 3
    This course provides an overview of assessment for children from birth through age 8. Both formal and informal instruments will be discussed, emphasizing tools that can be effectively used by teachers of young children. Considerations in choosing, administering and reporting results of assessments also are addressed. Field experience is a required part of this course. A criminal background check is required for participation in the field experience component of the course.

    Prerequisite(s): ECED 2320  

  
  • ECED 2375 - Social & Emotional Foundations

    Credit(s): 3
    This course addresses promotion, prevention, and intervention strategies related to young children’s social-emotional development and challenging behavior. The course is built around the Teaching Pyramid (Fox, Dunlap, Hemmeter, Joseph, and Strain, 2003), which is a framework for understanding effective practices related to supporting young children’s social-emotional development and addressing challenging behavior. The model includes a focus on building relationships with children, families, and colleagues; designing environments that support young children’s social-emotional competence; applying strategies for teaching social skills and promoting emotional development; and developing a systematic approach for addressing challenging behavior when it is persistent and not responsive to developmentally appropriate guidance procedures. Field experience is a required part of this course. A criminal background check is required for participation in the field experience component of the course.

  
  • ECED 2380 - Language & Literacy in Early Childhood

    Credit(s): 3
    This course outlines the research-based principles and practices for providing children from birth through age 8 with a strong foundation in language and literacy, using a developmentally appropriate approach. Field experience is a required part of this course. A criminal background check is required for participation in the field experience component of the course.

    Prerequisite(s): ECED 2315  

  
  • ECED 2385 - Math & Science in Early Childhood

    Credit(s): 3
    This course covers the standards, principles, and practices for teaching mathematics and science to children from birth through age 8. The course emphasizes developing an integrated math and science curriculum that includes appropriate content, processes, environment, and materials based on child-centered choices. Field experience is a required part of this course. A criminal background check is required for participation in the field experience component of the course.

    Prerequisite(s): ECED 2315  

  
  • ECED 2390 - Creative Development

    Credit(s): 3
    This course provides strategies for promoting creative development of children from birth through age 8. Topics include understanding the concept of creativity: what it is, why it is important, and how the development of creativity relates to art, music, movement, and drama. Field experience is a required part of this course. A criminal background check is required for participation in the field experience component of the course.


Economics

  
  • ECON 2100 - Principles of Macroeconomics ♦ ★

    Credit(s): 3
    A study of basic macroeconomic concepts, including gross domestic product, economic growth, unemployment and inflation. Also includes a thorough examination of both fiscal and monetary policy.

    ♦ This is a General Education  course transferable within the Tennessee Board of Regents system.
    ★ The combined courses, ECON 2100 and ECON 2200 , are equivalent to ECON 201 at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.
  
  • ECON 2200 - Principles of Microeconomics ♦ ★

    Credit(s): 3


    A study of consumer behavior, the product and resource markets and the role of the government in business. Also includes an examination of market structure, resource economics, wage determination and distribution and international trade.

    Prerequisite(s): ECON 2100  

    ♦ This is a General Education  course transferable within the Tennessee Board of Regents system.
    ★ The combined courses, ECON 2100  and ECON 2200, are equivalent to ECON 201 at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.

     


Education

  
  • EDU 2000 - Special Topics in K-5 Education

    Credit(s): 1-3
    Topics may include classroom instruction, practical experience and/or field experience related to education and the classroom teacher.

    Corequisite(s): EDU 2010  

  
  • EDU 2010 - Introduction to Teaching

    Credit(s): 3
    An overview of the role and responsibilities of the classroom teacher with an emphasis on current trends, issues, and best practices in education. Includes an introduction to the use of technology for instruction and teacher support, as well as a field experience in an area school. STEA membership and possible criminal background check required for participation in the field experience component of the course.

    Corequisite(s): ENGL 1010  

  
  • EDU 2015 - Education of Exceptional Children Grades K-5

    Credit(s): 3
    An introductory course designed to give an overview of information and issues related to the education of students in grades K-5 with exceptionalities.  This course provides appropriate information for the future K-5 teacher and meets the requirement for the Associate of Science in Teaching degree.  Field experience is required.

    Corequisite(s): EDU 2010  and ENGL 1010  


Electrical Engineering

  
  • ECE 2010 - Circuits I ★

    Credit(s): 3
    Fundamental laws of circuit analysis: Ohm’s law, Kirchoff’s voltage and current laws and the law of conservation of energy; circuits containing independent and dependent voltage and current sources; resistance, conductance, capacitance and inductance analyzed using mesh and nodal analysis, superposition and source transformations and Norton’s and Thevenin’s theorems; steady state analysis of DC and AC circuits; complete solution for transient analysis for circuits with one and two storage elements.

    Prerequisite(s): MATH 1920 

    Corequisite(s): PHYS 2110 

    ★ This course is directly equivalent to a course at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.
  
  • ECE 2020 - Circuits II W/Lab ★

    Credit(s): 4
    Average, complex, real and imaginary power; effective value of voltage and current; three-phase circuits; delta and wye connections, power measurement using two watt meters; complex frequency; sinusoidal forcing functions and natural response; resonance: general case, special cases in series and parallel circuits; scaling: magnitude and frequency; mutual inductance transformers as circuit elements; linear and ideal transformers as circuit elements; linear and ideal transformers; admittance, impedance and hybrid parameters; trigonometric and complex Fourier series. Course includes three hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory applications each week.

    Prerequisite(s): ECE 2010 

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

Electrical Engineering Technology

  
  • EET 1001 - Introduction to Electrical Engineering Technology

    Credit(s): 1
    Emphasis on introduction to electronic equipment, components, and software, focusing on the application of the multimeter, oscilloscope, function generator, power supply, and circuit simulation software. Practical soldering techniques are introduced and practiced. Discussion includes modern electronic systems, such as a microcontroller and a variety of electronic sensors, and an introduction to robotics.

  
  • EET 1012 - Electrical Circuits I W/Lab

    Credit(s): 3
    An introductory course in DC and AC circuits. Topics include atomic structure, current and voltage, resistance, and power. Ohm’s law and series and parallel circuits are covered. Transient response for capacitors and inductors is also discussed. The course includes fundamental AC concepts and phasor calculations for impedance, voltage, and current in RLC circuits. There will also be discussion of ladder logic and introduction to motors and transformers.

  
  • EET 1055 - Industrial Electricity

    Credit(s): 3
    An introductory course in industrial power systems, AC and DC motor theory and applications, motor control techniques, and variable-speed drive applications. Topics include phasor concepts, single- and three-phase power system components and computations, delta and wye circuits, transformer theory and applications, AC motors (induction, wound rotor, synchronous), and DC motors (series, shunt, compound motors).

    Prerequisite(s): EET 1012 

  
  • EET 1210 - Active Devices I W/Lab

    Credit(s): 4
    An introductory course in solid-state devices and the basic circuits in which they are used. Topics include semiconductor physics, diode circuits, bipolar transistor circuit analysis, FET circuit analysis, and op-amp basics and uses.

    Prerequisite(s): EET 1012 

  
  • EET 1310 - Digital Fundamentals W/Lab

    Credit(s): 4
    A study of basic numbering systems, basic computer codes, Boolean algebra, basic logic gates, and logic simplification using Boolean algebra and Karnough maps. Topics include flip-flops, counters, shift registers, different types of memory (RAM, ROM, EPROM) and basic microprocessor principles.

  
  • EET 1410 - Electrical Safety Codes

    Credit(s): 1
    This course provides an interpretive survey of various codes as applied to the electrical construction industry, including the National Electrical Code (NFPA 70), with discussion of related safety organizations and their guidelines, including OSHA, IEEE, IEC, ISA, ANSI, and UL. Articles discussed include conductors, raceways, grounding, arc flash safety, short-circuit and ground fault protections, and overload protection, along with various circuit protection devices and schemes.

  
  • EET 1715 - Microcomputer Architecture

    Credit(s): 2
    This course provides an opportunity for students to obtain knowledge and skills necessary to service microcomputer hardware and supported peripherals. The course includes identifying parts of a PC; discussing the functions and interactions of all PC subsystems; identifying and troubleshooting common PC hardware problems; installing, replacing, and upgrading PC hardware components; and installing and troubleshooting PC peripherals such as video cameras and additional monitors.

  
  • EET 2235 - Instrumentation Technology

    Credit(s): 3
    Instrumentation technology provides a comprehensive coverage of components, circuits, instruments and control techniques used in the process control technology field. This course is ideal for students and technicians who will be installing, troubleshooting, repairing, tuning, and calibrating instrumentation devices in manufacturing. A module on motion control measurement and drives is included.

    Prerequisite(s): EET 1012 

  
  • EET 2430 - Robotics & Automation

    Credit(s): 3
    Basic robotics and automation principles, including sensor technology, motion principles, and microcontroller technology, are applied. Degrees of freedom, multi-axis motion, gripper technology and other robotic features are covered. Lab includes programming of robots, interfacing sensors, and troubleshooting basic hardware and software problems, as well as analog-to-digital converter and digital-to-analog converter applications.

  
  • EET 2655 - Applied Electricity

    Credit(s): 4
    This introductory course in the design of residential and commercial electrical systems covers basic principles of electricity, electrical wiring methods, code interpretation, service requirements, utilization voltages, print reading, electrical circuit design and three-phase power applications for commercial systems. Additional topics include electrical power generation, transmission and distribution, as well as distributed generation systems using alternative energy sources.

  
  • EET 2900 - Special Topics in Electrical Engineering Technology

    Credit(s): 1-4
    Special projects and applications in emerging technology. Content will vary, as this course is a means for classes to explore certain topics in depth not covered in the general curriculum. May be repeated, maximum 9 credits.

    Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor

  
  • EET 2910 - Data Acquisition & Control

    Credit(s): 2
    LabVIEW will be emphasized in solving problems in instrumentation and control. This course covers basic data acquisition and control techniques.

    Prerequisite(s): EET 1012  or consent of instructor

  
  • EET 2920 - Programmable Controllers

    Credit(s): 2
    An introductory course in programmable logic controllers (PLCs) and basic applications in which they are used. Topics include an overview of PLCs, PLC hardware components, basics of PLC programming, development of fundamental PLC wiring diagrams and ladder programs, programming timers and counters, advanced programming techniques, and PLC control of motors and processes.

    Prerequisite(s): EET 1012  or consent of instructor

  
  • EET 2925 - Advanced PLCs

    Credit(s): 2
    An advanced course in programmable logic controllers (PLCs) and applications in which they are used.  Topics include a treatment of advanced programming instructions and techniques.  Interfacing with sensors, Human Machine Interface (HMI), and other control hardware will be addressed.  Special control system projects will be assigned and implemented.  PLC networking concepts will be applied.

    Prerequisite(s): EET 2920  or consent of instructor

  
  • EET 2940 - Alternative Energy Conversions

    Credit(s): 2
    This course provides an introduction to a variety of residential and commercial distributed generation technologies, with an emphasis on photovoltaic systems. Topics include basic understanding of direct current and alternating current systems, electrical generation techniques, load assessment, system sizing, system installation, and technology applications. The course covers on-grid and off-grid systems. In addition, the course introduces the student to other alternative energy conversion techniques, such as wind technology, fuel cells and others.

    Prerequisite(s): EET 1012  or consent of instructor


Engineering Science

  
  • ENS 1050 - Computer Methods in Engineering Problem Solving ★

    Credit(s): 1
    Introduction to computer applications used in engineering problem solving and communication. This course includes an introduction to programming concepts, including conditional statements, looping, problem analysis, engineering data utilization and algorithm development.

    Corequisite(s): ENS 1510  

    Previously CSIT 1050
    ★ This course is directly equivalent to a course at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.
  
  • ENS 1300 - Problem Solving for Engineering Transfer ★

    Credit(s): 2
    Application of computers to engineering problem solving. Introduction to computer mathematical tools, problem analysis, code formulation, engineering data plotting and simulations. Solutions of engineering problems using MatLab.

    Prerequisite(s): ENS 1050 

    Corequisite(s): ENS 1520  

    Previously CSIT 1300
    ★ This course is directly equivalent to a course at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.
  
  • ENS 1510 - Engineering Fundamentals I ★

    Credit(s): 4
    Calculus-based study of basic physics concepts, including vectors, kinematics, Newton’s laws, work-energy and impulse-momentum. Introduction to teamwork. Introduction to the engineering disciplines, examination of engineering principles and design issues; oral and written presentation skills.

    Corequisite(s): MATH 1910  

    Note: this course does not fulfill a General Education requirement.
    ★ This course is directly equivalent to a course at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.
  
  • ENS 1520 - Engineering Fundamentals II ★

    Credit(s): 4
    Calculus-based study of basic physics concepts, including statics, gravitation, oscillations, waves, fluid mechanics, heat and temperature, and first and second law of thermodynamics. Introduction to teamwork. Introduction to the engineering disciplines, examination of engineering principles and design issues; oral and written presentation skills.

    Prerequisite(s): ENS 1510  

    Corequisite(s): MATH 1920  

    Note: this course does not fulfill a General Education requirement.
    ★ This course is directly equivalent to a course at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.
  
  • ENS 2110 - Statics ★

    Credit(s): 3
    Vectors, forces and moments; equivalent force systems; free body diagrams; equilibrium, frames, trusses, friction; and shear and bending moment diagrams.

    Corequisite(s): MATH 1920 

    ★ This course is directly equivalent to a course at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.
  
  • ENS 2310 - Dynamics ★

    Credit(s): 3
    Study of the kinetics and kinematics of rigid bodies. Also covered are such topics as centers of mass and mass moments of inertia.

    Prerequisite(s): ENS 2110  and MATH 1920  

    Corequisite(s): ENS 1520  

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

Engineering Technology

  
  • ENGT 1010 - Engineering Technology Technical Communication

    Credit(s): 3
    The student learns the basic skills, knowledge and abilities to successfully communicate in the technical environment. Various applications for word processing, problem solving and graphing, along with generating presentation aids for required technical presentations, are covered. Outcomes are accomplished through project-based, hands-on use of computer applications required by the department, including email, internet, Windows, Excel, PowerPoint, Word and other program-specific software.

  
  
  • ENGT 2021 - Project Scheduling W/Lab

    Credit(s): 3
    This course covers methods used in planning, organizing and controlling construction projects. It includes the use of bar charts and critical path diagrams. Software is used to create project schedules. Emphasis is placed on time, resources and capital considerations for the project.

    Prerequisite(s): Second-year status or consent of program coordinator

  
  • ENGT 2995 - Engineering Technology Capstone

    Credit(s): 3
    A project- or research-oriented course that emphasizes synthesis through collaborative learning. Students integrate and apply previous knowledge, skills, and experiences they have learned in their major and other academic courses to complete a team-oriented project. The course emphasizes communication skills, critical thinking, problem solving, computer literacy and teaming skills.

    Prerequisite(s): Must be taken in the final semester or with consent of program coordinator


English

  
  • ENGL 0920 - Composition Processes

    Credit(s): 2
    Study and practice of expository and persuasive writing with emphasis on process; grammar, style and mechanics; paragraph development and essay structure; and use and documentation of source material. Completion of ENGL 0920 satisfies the requirement for the TBR Writing Competencies I and II.

    Corequisite(s): ENGL 1010  

  
  • ENGL 1010 - English Composition I ♦ ★

    Credit(s): 3
    Study and practice of expository and persuasive writing. Topics include critical reading and writing essays, with emphasis on research, writing processes and effective formatting.

    Prerequisite(s): Satisfactory test scores or completion of corequisite 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.
  
  • ENGL 1020 - English Composition II ♦ ★

    Credit(s): 3
    Analytic writing based on the study of literature; study and practice of research writing.

    Prerequisite(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.
  
  • ENGL 2060 - Introduction to Shakespeare ★

    Credit(s): 3
    This course introduces students to the poems and plays of William Shakespeare. Beginning with analysis and discussion of Tudor England, the Elizabethan world view, and the rise of lyric poetry in the 16th century, the course turns its attention to Shakespeare’s sonnets and his role as leading sonneteer of the age. From there students move to the theatre of Shakespeare and his contemporaries, reading such works as “Romeo and Juliet,” “Julius Caesar,” “Hamlet,” “Othello,” “King Lear,” “Macbeth,” “Antony and Cleopatra,” “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” and “The Winter’s Tale.”

    Prerequisite(s): ENGL 1020  

    Note: this course does not fulfill a General Education requirement.
    ★ This course is directly equivalent to a course at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.
  
  • ENGL 2110 - Early American Literature ♦ ★

    Credit(s): 3
    A study of the development of American literature from its beginnings to the War Between the States.

    Prerequisite(s): ENGL 1020 

    ♦ 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.
  
  • ENGL 2120 - Modern American Literature ♦ ★

    Credit(s): 3
    American literature from the War Between the States to the present.

    Prerequisite(s): ENGL 1020 

    ♦ 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.
  
  • ENGL 2210 - Early British Literature ♦ ★

    Credit(s): 3
    A study of the development of British literature from three periods: Anglo-Saxon and Middle Ages, Renaissance and Restoration, and 18th Century.

    Prerequisite(s): ENGL 1020  

    ♦ 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.
  
  • ENGL 2220 - Modern British Literature ♦ ★

    Credit(s): 3
    A study of the development of British literature from three periods: Romantic, Victorian and 20th Century.

    Prerequisite(s): ENGL 1020  

    ♦ 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.
  
  • ENGL 2310 - Early World Literature ♦ ★

    Credit(s): 3
    Ancient, Medieval and Renaissance literature.

    Prerequisite(s): ENGL 1020  

    ♦ 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.
  
  • ENGL 2320 - Modern World Literature ♦ ★

    Credit(s): 3
    Enlightenment, Romantic and Modern literature.

    Prerequisite(s): ENGL 1020  

    ♦ 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.
  
  • ENGL 2331 - African-American Literature ♦ ★

    Credit(s): 3
    This course introduces students to literature written by major African-American writers. It examines the vernacular (voice), the conventional literary devices and the diverse writing strategies. It also covers the universal themes found in the literature of the following periods: 1865-1919 (Narratives of Slavery and Literature of the Reconstruction to the New Renaissance) and 1919-1940 (the Harlem Renaissance). The course examines the writing of African-Americans found in the following genres: essays, short stories, drama and the novel. The course seeks to improve students’ abilities to read critically, to write analytically and to substantially increase their knowledge of African-American literary traditions and writers.

    Prerequisite(s): ENGL 1020 

    ♦ 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.
  
  • ENGL 2510 - Introduction to Poetry ♦ ★

    Credit(s): 3
    A study of poetry as a unique genre of literature with an emphasis on the critical tools for reading poetry.

    Prerequisite(s): ENGL 1020 

    ♦ 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.
  
  • ENGL 2520 - Introduction to Drama ♦ ★

    Credit(s): 3
    Critical tools for perceptive reading of play texts. Writing emphasis course.

    Prerequisite(s): ENGL 1020 

    ♦ 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.
  
  • ENGL 2530 - Introduction to Fiction ♦ ★

    Credit(s): 3
    A study of fiction as a unique genre of literature, with an emphasis on the critical tools necessary for reading fiction.

    Prerequisite(s): ENGL 1020 

    ♦ 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.
  
  • ENGL 2620 - Introduction to Poetry Writing ★

    Credit(s): 3
    This course introduces students to the fundamentals of writing poetry, focusing on free verse with a goal of eventual publication. Students learn techniques of composing and editing poems while gaining exposure to poets and poetry written by inspired practitioners.

    Prerequisite(s): ENGL 1020  

    Note: this course does not fulfill a General Education requirement.
    ★ This course is directly equivalent to a course at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.
  
  • ENGL 2640 - Introduction to Fiction Writing ★

    Credit(s): 3
    This course introduces students to the fundamentals of fiction writing, including plot, characterization, exposition, point of view, dialogue and interior monologue. In addition to being introduced to techniques designed to produce imaginative fiction, students gain exposure to conventions of fictional genres such as horror, mystery, science fiction, graphic novel and historical novel.

    Prerequisite(s): ENGL 1020  

    Note: this course does not fulfill a General Education requirement.
    ★ This course is directly equivalent to a course at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.
  
  • ENGL 2660 - Introduction to Playwriting

    Credit(s): 3
    Writing of plays in combination with study of models and techniques.

    Prerequisite(s): ENGL 1020  or consent of instructor

    Note: this course does not fulfill a General Education requirement.
  
  • ENGL 2670 - Introduction to Screenwriting

    Credit(s): 3
    Writing of screenplays in combination with study of models and techniques.

    Prerequisite(s): ENGL 1020  or consent of instructor

    Note: this course does not fulfill a General Education requirement.
  
  • ENGL 2810 - Introduction to Film Studies ♦ ★

    Credit(s): 3
    An overview of film history using selected world cinema feature films. Basic elements of film expression for understanding and analyzing narrative cinema. Some research is required.

    Prerequisite(s): ENGL 1010 

    ♦ This is a General Education  course transferable within the Tennessee Board of Regents system.  ENGL 2810 will fulfill a humanities elective but not the literature elective.
    ★ This course is directly equivalent to a course at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.
  
  • ENGL 2950 - Business & Technical Writing ★

    Credit(s): 3
    Instruction and practice in the forms and techniques of business and technical writing and editing on the computer, with an emphasis on basic writing skills when necessary. It is recommended that students be able to type 20 wpm.

    Prerequisite(s): ENGL 1010  

    Note: this course does not fulfill a General Education requirement.
    ★ This course is directly equivalent to a course at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.

English for Speakers of Other Languages

  
  • ESOL 0921 - Reading I

    Credit(s): 3
    A reading course designed for non-native speakers.  This course focuses on vocabulary building strategies, reading for information, and basic reading strategies.  It prepares students to read material at an intermediate level of English.

    Prerequisite(s): A score between 1 and 79 on the ESOL reading placement test

  
  • ESOL 0922 - Reading II

    Credit(s): 3
    A reading course designed for non-native speakers. This course includes critical thinking, note taking, techniques for increasing comprehension and vocabulary development. A wide range of readings and related discussion in this course are designed to help students apply reading strategies to English. Geared toward academic English for students who will be taking college credit courses.

    Prerequisite(s): Total TOEFL score of 40-59 or TOEFL writing score of 11-14 or score of 40-72 on Michigan Test
         or
    ESOL 0921  

  
  • ESOL 0931 - Writing I

    Credit(s): 3
    An introductory writing course that covers a variety of English sentence structures, rules of punctuation, paragraph development, and summarizing.

    Prerequisite(s): A score between 1 and 99 on the ESOL reading placement test and a score between 2 and 4 on the ESOL writing placement test

    Corequisite(s): ESOL 0941  or consent of program coordinator

  
  • ESOL 0932 - Writing II

    Credit(s): 3
    A composition course that prepares non-native speakers for college-level writing. Students are introduced to sentence structure, paragraph structure, multi-paragraph compositions, summary writing, documentation methods, and research formats.

    Prerequisite(s): Total TOEFL score of 40-59 or TOEFL writing score of 11-14 or score of 54-79 on Michigan Test
        or
    ESOL 0931  

    Corequisite(s): ESOL 0942  

  
  • ESOL 0941 - Grammar I

    Credit(s): 3
    A course to help non-native speakers create and understand increasingly complex sentence structures and phraseology. Opportunities for application of these structures in writing paragraphs and brief essays will be provided.

    Prerequisite(s): A score between 1 and 99 on the ESOL reading placement test and a score between 2 and 4 on the ESOL writing placement test

    Corequisite(s): ESOL 0931  or consent of program coordinator

  
  • ESOL 0942 - Grammar II

    Credit(s): 3
    A study that investigates those more complicated aspects of English grammar which create difficulties for non-native speakers. Application of the learned structures to writing on the sentence and paragraph level is emphasized.

    Prerequisite(s): Total TOEFL score of 40-59 or TOEFL writing score of 11-14 or score of 54-79 on Michigan Test
         or
    ESOL 0941  

    Corequisite(s): ESOL 0932  

  
  • ESOL 1060 - English Conversation, Pronounciation & Listening

    Credit(s): 3
    This course helps students improve their English speaking, listening, and critical thinking skills while mastering the patterns of English spelling. The production of English sound patterns and related spelling patterns are practiced throughout the semester.  The objectives covered in this course apply to any speaker who does not have excellent conversation, pronunciation or listening skills.


French

  
  • FREN 1010 - Beginning French I ★

    Credit(s): 3
    Introduction to reading, writing, speaking and understanding the French language within a cultural context. Language laboratory required; listening and practice materials on a CD, coordinated with a workbook and computer exercises.

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

    Credit(s): 3
    Vocabulary building, grammar, conversation, and culture. Language laboratory required; listening and practice materials on a CD, coordinated with a workbook.

    Prerequisite(s): FREN 1010  or one unit of high school French

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

    Credit(s): 3
    Grammar, conversation, and aspects of French culture. Language laboratory required; listening and practice materials on a CD, coordinated with a workbook and computer exercises.

    Prerequisite(s): FREN 1020  or two units of high school French

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

    Credit(s): 3
    An introduction to French literature and film and a review of conversation skills. Language laboratory required; listening and practice materials on a CD.

    Prerequisite(s): FREN 2010  or three units of high school French

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

Geography

  
  • GEOG 1000 - Introduction to Geography ♦

    Credit(s): 3
    This course provides an introduction to geography with emphasis on place-name countries, bodies of water, cities and development of a geographical vocabulary.

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

Geology

  
  • GEOL 1005 - Special Topics in Geology

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

    Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor

  
  • GEOL 1040 - Physical Geology ♦ ★

    Credit(s): 4
    An introduction to study of the Earth. Physical processes that continuously change the Earth’s surface and interior are studied to understand the origins of rocks, volcanoes, earthquakes, continents, oceans, and the atmosphere. 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.
    ★ This course is directly equivalent to a course at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.
  
  • GEOL 1050 - Historical Geology ♦ ★

    Credit(s): 4
    A study of the interrelated physical and biological changes occurring during Earth’s 4.5-billion-year history. Geologic, biologic, and radiometric dating principles are used to interpret the rock and fossil records of change occurring on continents and in ocean basins that have affected the evolution of life on Earth. Course includes three 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.
    ★ This course is directly equivalent to a course at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.
  
  • GEOL 1300 - Environmental Science W/Lab ♦ ★

    Credit(s): 4
    A study of the Earth’s environment and the natural and anthropogenic impacts that affect the environment. A review of Earth’s geology provides a basis for discussing environmental issues stemming from the rapid increase in world population and the associated demands for resources and energy. Focus is on current environmental issues such as water and air pollution, global warming, managing waste discharges, energy production, and how to manage change to ensure a high quality environment for generations that follow. Environmental issues will be further explored in weekly laboratory exercises.

    ♦ 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.
  
  • GEOL 1310 - Concepts of Earth Science ♦

    Credit(s): 3
    The study of the Earth’s environment and the natural and anthropogenic impacts that affect the environment. A review of Earth’s geology provides a basis for discussing environmental issues stemming from the rapid increase in world population and the associated demands for resources and energy. Focus is on current environmental issues such as water and air pollution, global warming, managing waste discharges, energy production, and how to manage change to ensure a high quality environment for generations that follow. Environmental issues will be further explored in weekly laboratory exercises. 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.

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

German

  
  • GERM 1010 - Beginning German I ★

    Credit(s): 3
    Introduction to German.

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

    Credit(s): 3
    Continuation of GERM 1010 .

    Prerequisite(s): GERM 1010  or one unit of high school German

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

    Credit(s): 3
    Reading, writing and speaking German.

    Prerequisite(s): GERM 1020  or two units of high school German

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

    Credit(s): 3
    Continuation of GERM 2010 .

    Prerequisite(s): GERM 2010  or three units of high school German

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

Health Science

  
  • HLTH 1010 - Introduction to Health Science

    Credit(s): 3
    Introduction to health science principles as they apply to organizations and communities.  Covered topics include an overview of therapeutic, diagnostic, health informatics, support services, and biotechnology research and development pathways in the health science career cluster.  The course focuses on health careers, exploration, healthcare system, employability, and communication skills.  Students will develop a concept of health maintenance practices, safety, teamwork, and legal and ethical responsibilities.  Work-based learning experiences may be implemented.

  
  • HLTH 2010 - Management & Leadership for Health Care Supervisors

    Credit(s): 3
    Introduction to management functions and leadership principles as they apply to health care organizations. Topics include principles of strategic planning processes, financial management, organizational theory, supervisory roles, management styles, employee performance problems, intervention strategies, and behavioral aspects of management across a variety of health care settings. Projects focus on the development of management and leadership knowledge and skills to prepare practitioners to assume professional responsibilities in health care management and administration fields.

    Prerequisite(s): HLTH 1010 

  
  • HLTH 2020 - Safety Management in Health Science

    Credit(s): 3
    Introduction to safety management as it relates to hazard identification, accident prevention and training as well as assisting safety managers in reducing costs to organizations.


History

  
  • HIST 1010 - Early Western Civilization ♦ ★

    Credit(s): 3
    A survey of the ancient Western world to 1715.

    ♦ 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.
  
  • HIST 1020 - Modern Western Civilization ♦ ★

    Credit(s): 3
    A survey of the Western world from 1715 to the present.

    ♦ 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.
  
  • HIST 1110 - Early World History ♦ ★

    Credit(s): 3
    A survey of world history from the emergence of human civilizations to the 1500s. The course focuses on finding the order, meaning, and purpose in human events through a comparative study of the Western and non-Western historical experiences.

    ♦ 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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