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2009-2010 CATALOG [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Courses Offered

 

 A grade of “C” or better is required in all prerequisite courses and in all courses specified by course numbers in the summary of required hours.

Note:  Any program directed or technical electives, all Allied Health programs, Associate of Science in Teaching (AST), and Technical Certificates requires “C” or better in all course work.
 

Spanish
  

  • SPAN 2841 - Spanish for Education Professionals

    (1)
    Spanish language development for educational professionals’ interaction with employees, parents and students including basic conversation, education related terms, and cultural elements.[on demand]Note(s): The following course is offered as a community service and are not intended to be used to satisfy the foreign language requirement or remove high school deficiencies for any degree program at Chattanooga State or any other college or university.Course Tags:


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  • SPAN 2990 - Special Topics in Spanish

    (1-3)
    Specific topics pertaining to Spanish language and culture; repeatable for credit on different topics.Prereq(s): Instructor’s consent[on demand]Note(s): The following course is offered as a community service and are not intended to be used to satisfy the foreign language requirement or remove high school deficiencies for any degree program at Chattanooga State or any other college or university.Course Tags:


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Speech
  

  • SP 110 - Fundamentals of Public Speaking

    (3)
    Introductory public speaking course stressing organization and presentation of the extemporaneous speech in a variety of formats.Prereq(s): ENGL 1010[E]Note(s): Course Tags:


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  • SP 120 - Interpersonal Communication Skills

    (3)
    Covers basic interpersonal communication skills including listening, nonverbal awareness, interviewing and conflict management; focuses on strategies for college, personal and professional success.[on demand]Course Tags:


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  • SP 235 - Special Topics in Speech

    (1-3)
    Specific topics in speech communication and forensics; repeatable for credit on different topics.Prereq(s): ENGL-1010 with grade of C or better[on demand]Course Tags:


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Surgical Technology
  

  • OR 000 - Surgical Technology

    32.5 clock hours/week. Must be taken in sequence.

    First Semester
    Intro to basic operative procedures and techniques, principles of asepsis; human anatomy and physiology, microbiology, medical terminology; clinical experience in campus practice lab.

    Second Semester
    Continued study of surgical operative procedures and techniques; clinical experience in surgical areas of affiliated hospitals.

    Third Semester
    Intensive clinical practice experience in a variety of surgical settings; review for national certification examination. [Su]First Semester: [F]; Second Semester: [S]; Third Semester: [Su]Course Tags:


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Technology Foundations in Basic Anatomy and Physiology
  

  • *TFAP 0000 - Technology Foundations in Basic Anatomy and Physiology

    Human anatomy and physiology related to body systems; relationship between structural and functional roles of system components; basic histology and terminology. The class is an 8-week, 160 clock hour course.[Su]Course Tags:


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Technology Foundations in Mathematics
  

  • TFMA 0000 - Technology Foundations in Mathematics

    Course of study includes whole numbers, fractions, decimals, percents, ratio and proportion; 5-clock hours/week.Course Tags:


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Theatre – Applied Instruction

Professional Actor Training Courses

Admission to participate in the Professional Actor Training is a prerequisite for Professional Actor Training courses. All Fall Semester courses are prerequisite to all Spring Semester courses, and all courses taught in the same term are corequisites. Designated courses are repeatable for credit, but no more than 12 hours of Applied Instruction and/or Performing Ensemble, in any combination, may be applied toward a degree.
  

  • THEA 1110 - Acting I

    (4)
    Introduces foundational skills of acting to students interested in a career in theatre arts.[F]Course Tags:


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  • THEA 1120 - Acting II

    (4)
    1110–Introduces foundational skills of acting to students interested in a career in theatre arts.[S]Course Tags:


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  • THEA 1230 - Movement I

    (3)
    Principles and techniques of improvisational dance and movement; exploration of movement as an integral part of the actor’s performance skills.[F]Course Tags:


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  • THEA 1235 - Movement II

    (3)
    Advances the skills of THEA 1230.[S]Course Tags:


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  • THEA 1310 - Production I

    (3)
    Fundamental knowledge of vocabulary, principles and techniques employed in major theatrical production; basic principles and techniques of stagecraft, lighting, costuming and sound; hands on application in actual theatrical productions.[F]Course Tags:


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  • THEA 1320 - Production II

    (3)
    Review of the vocabulary, tools and techniques of theatre craft; introduction of process, principles, and techniques of scenic, lighting, and costume design; practical projects in each design area.[S]Course Tags:


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  • THEA 1410 - Voice and Speech I

    (3)
    Introduces concepts and practices to develop a voice suitable for theatrical performance.[F]Course Tags:


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  • THEA 1420 - Voice and Speech II

    (3)
    Provides opportunity to train the voice for a wide range of situations in theatrical performance.[S]Course Tags:


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  • THEA 1520 - Improvisation I

    (3)
    Introduces foundational skills of improvisational acting to students interested in a career in the theatre arts.[F]Course Tags:


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  • THEA 1525 - Improvisation II

    (3)
    Advances skills of students to prepare them for performance situations.[S]Course Tags:


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  • THEA 2110 - Acting III

    (4)
    Develops and integrates voice, body, and face to enhance actor’s performance skills in classical and contemporary dramas.[F]Course Tags:


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  • THEA 2120 - Acting IV

    (4)
    Applies collective knowledge and skills gained in the professional theatre program in context of a full-scale performance. Must be taken in sequence.[S]Course Tags:


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  • THEA 2130 - Acting Seminar

    (2)
    Explores personal philosophy and reflection in making artistic choices in theatre.Prereq(s): THEA 2110, THEA 2230, THEA 2310, THEA 2410, THEA 2520Coreq(s): THEA 2120, THEA 2235, THEA 2320, THEA 2420, THEA 2525[F, S]Course Tags:


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  • THEA 2230 - Movement III

    (3)
    Advances the skills of THEA 1235 so that students are more fully prepared for dramatic performance situations.[F]Course Tags:


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  • THEA 2235 - Movement IV

    (3)
    Advances the skills of THEA 2230 so that students are more fully prepared for contemporary and musical theatre performance situations. Must be taken in sequence.[S]Course Tags:


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  • THEA 2310 - Production III

    (3)
    Introduction to publicity, tickets, programs, ushering, and house management in the theatre; includes overview of process and internship in production of a play or performance.[F]Course Tags:


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  • THEA 2320 - Production IV

    (3)
    Introduction to the business of acting; includes photos and resumes, auditioning techniques, scenes and monologues for auditions, and how to market oneself as an actor. Must be taken in sequence.[S]Course Tags:


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  • THEA 2330 - Production Seminar

    (2)
    Exploration of the Stage Manager as the coordinator of all the technical aspects of theatre.Prereq(s): THEA 2110, THEA 2230, THEA 2310, THEA 2410, THEA 2520Coreq(s): THEA 2120, THEA 2235, THEA 2320, THEA 2420, THEA 2525[F, S]Course Tags:


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  • THEA 2410 - Voice and Speech III

    (3)
    Extends student’s ability to employ his/her voice to express emotion, develop character, and enhance performances.[F]Course Tags:


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  • THEA 2420 - Voice and Speech IV

    (3)
    Prepares student to apply voice and speech skills to a professional performance. Must be taken in sequence.[S]Course Tags:


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  • THEA 2520 - Improvisation III

    (3)
    Advances skills of students; engages them in performance situations.[F]Course Tags:


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  • THEA 2525 - Improvisation IV

    (3)
    Advances skills of students; engages them in professional performances. Must be taken in sequence.[S]Course Tags:


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Theatre – General
  

  • THEA 1001 - Artist in Residence

    (1-3)
    Visiting artists interact with students in lectures and workshops; 2 workshops for 1 credit; 3 workshops for 2 credits; 4 workshops for 3 credits; repeatable; maximum of 3 hours applicable toward a degree.[F, S]Course Tags:


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  • THEA 1030 - Introduction to the Theatre

    (3)
    Representative survey of drama and stagecraft from its beginning to the present; analysis of significant plays from outstanding periods of theatre history; enhances understanding and appreciation of the theatre.[E]Note(s): Course Tags:


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  • THEA 1990 - Performance and Production

    (3)
    Basic principles of performance and play production for non-majors; includes developing and presenting a public performance.[on demand]Course Tags:


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  • THEA 2430 - Musical Theatre Performance I

    (2)
    Performance techniques used in modern musical theatre productions/auditions; voice, acting, and movement for the stage developed through scene studies from musical theatre repertory.[on demand]Course Tags:


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  • THEA 2440 - Musical Theatre Performance II

    (2)
    Advanced rehearsal and performance techniques and performance of a Musical Theatre Play.Prereq(s): THEA 2430 or instructor’s consent[on demand]Course Tags:


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  • THEA 2810 - Actor’s Workshop

    (3)
    Ongoing study in the foundational skills of acting and improvisation for students interested in a career in the theatre arts, television and film. Repeatable for credit; maximum of 3 hours applicable toward a degree.[F, S]Course Tags:


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  • THEA 2990 - Special Topics in Drama

    (3)
    Study of topics relating to the historical and cultural significance of theatre; repeatable for credit on different topics.[on demand]Course Tags:


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Veterinary Technology
  

  • VETT 1010 - Introduction to Veterinary Technology

    (3)
    Introduction to the animal health care profession. Topics will include career choices, animal welfare, breed identification, basic concepts of husbandry, nutrition and occupational safety. Overview of clinic/hospital management techniques and skills, concepts of human animal bonds, pet loss, euthanasia communication strategies and an introduction to the agencies, ethics, and laws pertaining to the animal health care industry.[F]Course Tags:


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  • VETT 1015 - Pharmacology and Pharmaceutical Calculations

    (4)
    Introduction to major drug classifications and federal regulatory guidelines. Proper techniques in use, administration, and control of pharmaceutical agents. Recognize actions and interactions in various animal breeds and species. Develop skills in pharmaceutical computations, measurements, mixtures and conversion factors. Class 3 hours, lab 3 hours.[Su]Course Tags:


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  • VETT 1020 - Animal Anatomy and Physiology

    (4)
    This class focuses on the detailed anatomy and related basic physiology of selected animal species. Topics include the interrelationships between major body systems as well as the study of special sense organs. Labs will include skeletons, live animals and cadavers. Class 3 hours, lab 3 hours.Prereq(s): VETT 1010[S]Course Tags:


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  • VETT 2000 - Clinical Pathology

    (4)
    Prepare the student for specimen management including techniques of proper preparation, handling and analysis; relationships to fields of dermatology, mycology, virology, microbiology, histology, parasitology, pathology and toxicology; to use and maintenance of lab equipment and ability to perform a variety of commonly used laboratory evaluations. Class 3 hours, lab 3 hours.Prereq(s): CHEM 1110, VETT 1010[F]Course Tags:


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  • VETT 2010 - Clinical Practicum I

    (4)
    Students are required to participate in a hands-on work experience at an assigned off-campus facility; private practice, business, industry, or government. The student will be involved in all aspects of the day-to-day operation of the facility.Prereq(s): BIOL 1110, VETT 1020, 2000Su,F,SCourse Tags:


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  • VETT 2015 - Animal Nursing

    (4)
    Introduction and application of patient assessment techniques, including history taking, basic physical examination, therapeutic bathing, grooming, nail trims, and restraint. Additional topics include basic patient care including wound management and bandaging, fluid therapy, special nutritional requirements and therapeutics. Class 3 hours, lab 3 hours.Prereq(s): VETT 1010[S]Course Tags:


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  • VETT 2016 - Topics in Veterinary Technology

    (3)
    Study of select current topics pertaining to the field of veterinary technology. Exotic, laboratory and wildlife animal issues, care and handling will be addressed as well as refinement of skills, techniques and review of other pertinent materials. Field trips will be used to facilitate course materials when possible.Prereq(s): VETT 1020[S]Course Tags:


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  • VETT 2020 - Clinical Practicum II

    (4)
    Students are required to participate in a hands-on work experience at an assigned off-campus facility; private practice, business, industry, or government. The student will be involved in all aspects of the day-to-day operation of the facility.Prereq(s): VETT 2010Su,F,SCourse Tags:


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  • VETT 2030 - Clinical Practicum III

    (4)
    Students are required to participate in a hands-on work experience at an assigned off-campus facility; private practice, business, industry, or government. The student will be involved in all aspects of the day-to-day operation of the facility.Prereq(s): VETT 2020Su,F,SCourse Tags:


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  • VETT 2040 - Anesthesia and Surgical Nursing

    (4)
    Coverage of the safe and effective management of patients undergoing anesthesia and surgical procedures. Topics include calculations and administration of drugs, monitoring and management of patient status, operation and maintenance of anesthetic equipment. Surgical nursing emphasis placed on pre-op assessment and prep of the patient, post-op assessment and care of the patient as well as surgical set up and assistance. Class 3 hours, lab 3 hours.Prereq(s): VETT 1015[S]Course Tags:


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  • VETT 2050 - Imaging

    (4)
    Overview of the theory and safe application of radiological techniques in order to produce diagnostic films. Topics addressed will include patient handling, restraint and positioning, correct use and maintenance of radiographic films and equipment and introduction to special contrast techniques. Class 3 hours, lab 3 hours.Prereq(s): VETT 2015[F]Course Tags:


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Welding
  

  • WD 000 - Welding Technology

    Theory and practice in welding; oxyacetylene flame cutting, welding and brazing; MIG welding procedures; gas metal arc welding on aluminum; TIG welding on mild steel plate and aluminum; gas tungsten arc pipe welding; flux cored arc welding, covering self shielding and shielded flux cored electrode wire; welding instruction and practice in all positions on thin and thick gauge aluminum and 11-gauge plate; math and blueprint reading for welding; 30 clock hours/week.[E]Course Tags:


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Women’s Studies
  

  • WMST 2010 - Introduction to Women’s Studies

    (3)
    The course is an interdisciplinary approach to the study of women’s social identity and placement throughout history and the world. Theoretical perspectives and research from sociology, psychology, biology, and anthropology are used to understand how gender shapes our lives on individual, cultural, and societal levels. Areas of study emphasize the role of gender in social institutions including family, workplace, education, religion, media, and politics.Prereq(s): ENGL 1010[E]Course Tags:


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* Course Content Not Supplied
  

  • MG 228 - Applied Management I

    The following course was not found in the supplied content but, was listed in program requirements. Please review and provide us, if possible, with the correct information.Course Tags:


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  • US 203 - Abdominal and Small Parts I

    The following course was not found in the supplied content but, was listed in program requirements. Please review and provide us, if possible, with the correct information.Course Tags:


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  • US 213 - Abdominal and Small Parts II

    The following course was not found in the supplied content but, was listed in program requirements. Please review and provide us, if possible, with the correct information.Course Tags:


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  • US 223 - Abdominal and Small Parts III

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Radiation Protection
  

  • RP 101 - Health Physics and Industrial Seminar

    (1)
    Introduction to disciplines of health physics and industrial hygiene; lectures and video presentations provide overview of basic features of respective fields.[F,S]Course Tags:


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  • RP 104 - Radiation Protection and Radiological Health Administration

    (4)
    A study of radiation dosimetry, biological effects of ionizing radiation, radiation protection standards for occupationally exposed, general public and special groups, design of laboratories, and survey meters; class 3 hours, lab 3 hours.Concurrent: [F]Course Tags:


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  • RP 154 - Nuclear Physics

    (4)
    Atomic and electrical nature of matter and the elementary theory of the nucleus, fundamental particles, natural and artificial radioactivity and nuclear reactions.Prereq(s): Concurrent: RP 104 or consent of the instructorS]Course Tags:


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  • RP 204 - Introduction to Health Physics and Industrial Hygiene

    (4)
    Covers the concept of radiation-induced ionization, methods of measurement, and the basic elements of radiation safety and industrial hygiene. Specific topics include atomic and nuclear structure, types of ionizing radiation, radioactive decay processes, introductory gamma ray physics, shielding, distance/intensity relationships, instrumentation and dosimetry, health effects, the uranium cycle, waste management, fission and fusion processes, and an introduction to general industrial hygiene issues, practices and history. Class 3 hours, lab 3 hours.Prereq(s): RP 104 or consent of the instructorCoreq(s): Concurrent: [S]Course Tags:


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  • RP 235 - Radiation Chemistry & Biology

    Overview of radiation chemistry and biology including applications of radioactivity and the effects of radiation on the environment and human body. Includes a review of key concepts and terms in chemistry and biology such as matter, the periodic table, chemical reactions, cell structure and body systems; class 3 hours, lab 3 hours.Prereq(s): RP 104 or consent of the instructorConcurrent: [F]Course Tags:


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  • RP 246 - Reactor Theory

    (4)
    The study of the types of radiation and their properties relative to reactor design; class 3 hours, lab 3 hours.Concurrent: RP 154 or consent of the instructor[F]Course Tags:


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  • RP 264 - Health Physics

    (4)
    A study of radiation dosimetry, biological effects of ionizing radiation, radiation protection for occupationally exposed and special groups, and instrumentation used in radiation detection analysis and measurements. Class 3 hours. lab 3 hours.Prereq(s): PHYS 1030, RP 204Concurrent: [F]Course Tags:


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  • RP 284 - Applications of Radiation Protection

    (4)
    Capstone course designed to integrate the student’s knowledge of the entire radiation protection field. Practical problems in radiation physics, radioactive decay, interaction, counting statistics, radiation units, regulations, radiation biology, contamination detection, dosimetry, personnel and facilities monitoring, waste disposal and storage, air and water sampling, shielding, radiation safety, and laboratory and facility design. Information for the mathematical solutions to the problems are acquired in the laboratory; class 3 hours, lab 3 hours.Prereq(s): RP 101, RP 104, RP 154, RP 204, RP 235, RP 246, RP 264 or consent of the instructor.[on demand]Course Tags:


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