2014-2015 College Catalog 
    
    Mar 28, 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

 

Accounting

  
  • ACCT 1010 - Principles of Accounting I ★

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

    Corequisite(s): College-level math

    ★ The combined courses, ACCT 1010 and ACCT 1020 , are equivalent to ACCT 200 at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.
  
  • ACCT 1020 - Principles of Accounting II ★

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

    Prerequisite(s): ACCT 1010 

    ★ The combined courses, ACCT 1010  and ACCT 1020, are equivalent to ACCT 200 at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. 
  
  • ACCT 2215 - Intermediate Accounting I

    Credit(s): 3


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

    Prerequisite(s): ACCT 1010 

     

  
  • ACCT 2220 - Intermediate Accounting II

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

    Prerequisite(s): ACCT 2215  or consent of instructor

  
  • ACCT 2410 - Income Taxation

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

    Prerequisite(s): ACCT 1010 

  
  • ACCT 2450 - Forensic Accounting

    Credit(s): 3
    This course provides a comprehensive introduction to fraud detection and accounting forensic practices.

    Prerequisite(s): ACCT 1010 

  
  • ACCT 2500 - Payroll & Internal Control

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

    Prerequisite(s): ACCT 1010 

  
  • ACCT 2530 - Accounting Systems

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

    Prerequisite(s): ACCT 1020 

  
  • ACCT 2571 - Computer Accounting Internship

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

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


Administrative Professional Technology

  
  • ADMN 1005 - Word

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

    Prerequisite(s): ADMN 1100  or equivalent

  
  • ADMN 1100 - Keyboarding & Basic Computer Skills

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

  
  • ADMN 2010 - Office Proficiency Assessment & Certification

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

    Corequisite(s): ADMN 2450 

  
  • ADMN 2015 - Office Integration

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

    Prerequisite(s): ADMN 2120  and ADMN 2621 

  
  • ADMN 2120 - Document Design & Editing

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

    Prerequisite(s): ADMN 1005 

  
  • ADMN 2302 - Administrative Professional Technology Internship

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

    Prerequisite(s): Must be an APT major seeking an A.A.S. degree; completion of 15 hours of ADMN courses, with a minimum GPA of 2.5 in ADMN courses and at least 2.0 cumulative GPA; submission of a completed internship application to the coordinator of BCT Internships prior to enrollment in the course and beginning of the term. Application is available on the Web: www.pstcc.edu/departments/bctpi.

  
  • ADMN 2340 - Database & Electronic Records

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

    Prerequisite(s): ADMN 1005 

  
  • ADMN 2450 - Communication Media

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

    Prerequisite(s): ADMN 1005  and ENGL 1010 

  
  • ADMN 2621 - Excel

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

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

  
  • ADMN 2700 - Legal Terminology & Transcription

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

    Prerequisite(s): INFS 1010  and LAW 1000 

  
  • ADMN 2910 - Medical Terminology I

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

  
  • ADMN 2921 - Medical Terminology II

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

    Prerequisite(s): ADMN 2910 

  
  • ADMN 2940 - Medical Insurance Coding

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

    Prerequisite(s): ADMN 2921  or department approval

  
  • ADMN 2945 - Insurance Billing & Coding

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

    Prerequisite(s): ADMN 2940 

  
  • ADMN 2950 - Health Care Insurance Survey

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

    Prerequisite(s): ADMN 2940 


Advertising

  
  • ADV 2500 - Advertising & Promotion ★

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

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

Agriculture

  
  • AGRI 1050 - Introduction to Soil Science

    Credit(s): 4
    Introduction to Soil Science explores differences in soils; soil genesis; physical, chemical and biological properties of soil; relation of soil to land use and pollution; soil management relative to tillage, erosion, moisture supply, temperature, aeration, fertility, and plant nutrition as an introduction to the study of agriculture.

    Prerequisite(s): CHEM 1110  or consent of instructor

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

American Sign Language

  
  • ASL 1010 - Beginning American Sign Language I ★

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

    ★ This course is directly equivalent to a course at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.
  
  • ASL 1020 - Beginning American Sign Language II ★

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

    Prerequisite(s): ASL 1010 

    ★ This course is directly equivalent to a course at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.
  
  • ASL 2010 - Intermediate American Sign Language I

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

    Prerequisite(s): ASL 1020 

  
  • ASL 2020 - Intermediate American Sign Language II

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

    Prerequisite(s): ASL 2010 


Anthropology

  
  • ANT 1100 - Physical Anthropology ★

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Prerequisite(s): ANT 1100  or consent of instructor

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

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

    Prerequisite(s): Topic dependent


Art

  
  • ARTH 2010 - Survey of Art History I ♦ ★

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

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

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

    ♦ This is a General Education  course transferable within the Tennessee Board of Regents system.
    ★ This course is directly equivalent to a course at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.
  
  • ARTP 1010 - Drawing I ★

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

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

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

  
  • ARTP 1110 - Two-Dimensional Design ★

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

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

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

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

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

  
  • ARTP 2000 - Special Topics in Studio Art

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

    Prerequisite(s): Topic dependent

  
  • ARTP 2120 - Life Drawing

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

  
  • ARTP 2130 - Painting I ★

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

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

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

  
  • ARTP 2210 - Ceramics I

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

  
  • ARTP 2220 - Ceramics II

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

  
  • ARTP 2410 - Sculpture ★

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

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

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

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

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

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

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


Biology

  
  • BIOL 1000 - Special Topics in Biology

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

    Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor

  
  • BIOL 1110 - General Biology I ♦ ★

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

    ♦ This is a General Education  course transferable within the Tennessee Board of Regents system.
    ★ This course is directly equivalent to a course at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville if both BIOL 1110 and 1120 are completed.
  
  • BIOL 1120 - General Biology II ♦ ★

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

    ♦ This is a General Education  course transferable within the Tennessee Board of Regents system.
    ★ This course is directly equivalent to a course at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville if both BIOL 1110 and 1120 are completed.
  
  • BIOL 1310 - Concepts of Biology ♦

    Credit(s): 3
    A survey of biology concepts and content as applicable to the Tennessee K-8 curriculum standards and the National Science Foundation Standards. Instructional topics include scientific method, cell structure and function, food production and energy for life, heredity and reproduction, diversity and adaptation among living things, interactions between living things and their environment, and biological change. Students will design, develop, and implement hands-on science activities for K-8 students; create and develop a course portfolio; and collect and evaluate biologically related resources. Course includes two hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory applications each week. 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.
  
  • BIOL 2000 - Independent Scientific Investigation

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

  
  • BIOL 2010 - Human Anatomy & Physiology I ♦ ★

    Credit(s): 4
    A study of basic biological chemistry, cellular structure and function (including cellular respiration, protein synthesis, and cell division); histology; and integumentary, skeletal, muscular and nervous systems. 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.
  
  • BIOL 2020 - Human Anatomy & Physiology II ♦ ★

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

    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 2010 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  
  • BIOL 2400 - Principles of Nutrition ★

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

    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 2010  or CHEM 1010 

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

Botany

  
  • BOT 1010 - Fundamentals of Botany I ♦ ★

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

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

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

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

Business Administration

  
  • BUSN 1305 - Introduction to Business

    Credit(s): 3
    This course provides an introduction to the business environment. Topics may include business ownership and organization, management, marketing, business ethics, accounting, economics, finance, and business careers.

  
  • BUSN 1340 - Small Business Management

    Credit(s): 3


    This course is a study of the techniques of organizing and operating a small business, which may include development of the business plan, finance options, management of human resources, the firm’s assets and risk, global opportunities, and exit strategies.

    Prerequisite(s): ACCT 1010  and BUSN 2380 

       and

    BUSN 2330  or HSP 1200 

       and

    department approval

  
  • BUSN 1380 - Supervisory Management

    Credit(s): 3
    This course provides for the development of supervisory ability and judgment through a presentation of the principles and techniques of effective supervision. Topics may include functions of a supervisor, communication, motivation, training and the changing workplace.

    Prerequisite(s): BUSN 2330 

  
  • BUSN 2160 - Quality Improvement

    Credit(s): 3
    This course is an introduction to quality management as a system through the application of statistical process control, W. Edwards Deming’s management philosophy and various quality management techniques.

    Prerequisite(s): BUSN 2330 

  
  • BUSN 2180 - Team Practicum

    Credit(s): 3
    A management simulation that is a culmination of the student’s academic studies. This course gives experience in applying theories and skills from various business disciplines to self-managed team problem solving through the use of readings, case studies, simulations, role plays, and guest speakers.

    Prerequisite(s): BUSN 1380  and BUSN 2340 

  
  • BUSN 2330 - Principles of Management ★

    Credit(s): 3
    This course is a study of management through analysis of the functions of planning, organizing, leading and controlling.

    ★ This course is directly equivalent to a course at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.
  
  • BUSN 2340 - Human Resource Management

    Credit(s): 3
    This course provides for the development of supervisory ability and judgment through a presentation of the principles and techniques of effective supervision. Topics may include functions of a supervisor, communication, motivation, training and the changing workplace.

    Prerequisite(s): BUSN 2330  or HSP 1200 

  
  • BUSN 2350 - Organization Behavior

    Credit(s): 3
    This course examines the importance of understanding human relations in the workplace and developing the skills necessary to foster more effective communication and motivation.

    Prerequisite(s): BUSN 2330 

  
  • BUSN 2370 - Legal Environment of Business

    Credit(s): 3
    This is a study of the principles of the American legal system as they relate to the conduct of business in our society.

  
  • BUSN 2380 - Principles of Marketing

    Credit(s): 3
    This course is a study of basic marketing principles and practices, including the selection of target markets and the development of the marketing mix (product, price, promotion, and place of distribution).

  
  • BUSN 2385 - Project Design & Management

    Credit(s): 3
    This course provides an overview of the tools and techniques needed to plan, execute, and evaluate projects successfully.

    Prerequisite(s): BUSN 2330 

  
  • BUSN 2420 - Customer Service

    Credit(s): 3
    A practical course designed to prepare students to meet and exceed customers’ expectations. The course focuses on communication, including listening, electronic, verbal, nonverbal, and telephone communication skills and communicating in difficult and diverse customer situations. Techniques for learning involve simulations, observation research and an individual skill-building project.

  
  • BUSN 2450 - E-Commerce

    Credit(s): 3
    A study of e-commerce and its impact on business. The course provides a framework for understanding e-commerce, including possible marketing opportunities, as well as implementation and organization issues involved in capitalizing on e-commerce.

  
  • BUSN 2471 - Management Internship

    Credit(s): 3
    This course is a supervised work experience requiring a minimum of 135 hours in a management training capacity. Individual conferences scheduled in lieu of class attendance.

    Prerequisite(s): Completion of 15 hours of BUSN courses, with a minimum 2.5 GPA in BUSN courses; pursuit of an A.A.S. degree with a Management concentration; and submission of a completed internship application to the coordinator of BCT Internships prior to enrollment in the course and beginning of the term. Application is available on the Web: www.pstcc.edu/departments/bctpi.

  
  • BUSN 2510 - Emerging Trends in Technology

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

    Prerequisite(s): ADMN 1005  or CSIT 1110  or INFS 1010 


Chemistry

  
  • CHEM 1001 - Special Topics in Chemistry

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

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

  
  • CHEM 1010 - Principles of Chemistry ♦ ★

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

    Prerequisite(s): High school algebra I and algebra II and ACT math score of at least 21
         or
    MATH 1030  or equivalent course

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

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

    Prerequisite(s): CHEM 1010 

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

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

    Prerequisite(s): ACT math score of at least 22
        or
    MATH 1130  or MATH 1710  or MATH 1730 

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

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

    Prerequisite(s): CHEM 1110 

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

    Credit(s): 3
    Composition of matter, atomic structure, bonding, gas laws, liquid and solid states, solutions, acids and bases, chemical reactions, nuclear chemistry and technology, polymers, household chemistry, and introduction to environmental and organic/medicinal chemistry. Course includes three hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory applications each week. A course designed for students seeking the Associate of Science in Teaching degree; course focuses on the elementary education science concepts via the Next Generation of Science Standards.

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

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

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

    Prerequisite(s): CHEM 1120 

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

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

    Prerequisite(s): CHEM 2010 

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

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

    Prerequisite(s): CHEM 1120 

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

Child and Family Studies

  
  • CFS 1100 - Introduction to Early Childhood Education ★

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

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

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

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

Chinese

  
  • CHIN 1010 - Beginning Chinese I ★

    Credit(s): 3
    This course introduces reading, writing, listening and speaking of the Mandarin Chinese language including the Pinyin (Chinese pronunciation) system, tones, syllable structure, basic radicals, approximately 120 characters and many daily used expressions.

    ★ This course is directly equivalent to a course at the University of Memphis and Middle Tennessee State University.
  
  • CHIN 1020 - Beginning Chinese II ★

    Credit(s): 3
    This course is designed to complete the basics of Mandarin Chinese grammar, improve conversational skills in Mandarin, and further study of reading and writing Chinese characters. This course also uses the Pinyin (Chinese pronunciation) system, including examining and practicing all of the basic grammar and approximately 250 Chinese characters.

    Prerequisite(s): CHIN 1010  (or MLC 1010  if Beginning Chinese I)

    ★ This course is directly equivalent to a course at the University of Memphis and Middle Tennessee State University.
  
  • CHIN 2010 - Intermediate Chinese I ★

    Credit(s): 3
    Designed for students who have completed CHIN 1020  or equivalent, this course consolidates the foundation built in Elementary Chinese I and II and develops language and cultural studies further, including conversing with a Mandarin speaker on simple topics of daily life with relative ease, as well as to formulating and understanding the structure of more complicated sentences.

    Prerequisite(s): CHIN 1020  (or MLC 1020  if Beginning Chinese II)

    ★ This course is directly equivalent to a course at the University of Memphis and Middle Tennessee State University.
  
  • CHIN 2020 - Intermediate Chinese II ★

    Credit(s): 3
    This course provides intermediate-level training in spoken and written Chinese based on language skills developed in CHIN 2010 , including an additional 150 Chinese words, more sophisticated expressions and situational dialogs. Enhances comprehensive Chinese language skills and prepares students for Intermediate-Mid Level score on the ACFTL/ETS proficiency scale or the Chinese Proficiency Test (HSK) level 4.

    Prerequisite(s): CHIN 2010  (or MLC 2010  if Intermediate Chinese I)

    ★ This course is directly equivalent to a course at the University of Memphis and Middle Tennessee State University.

Civil Engineering Technology

  
  • CET 0100 - Introduction to Surveying

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

  
  • CET 1010 - Construction Methods

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

  
  • CET 1022 - Construction Materials W/Lab

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

 

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