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2012-2013 CATALOG [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Courses Offered

 Provost and Graduate

 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.
 

Other Courses
  

  • DANC 2990 - Special Topics in Dance

    (1-3)
    Study of specific topics relating to the historical and cultural significance of dance; repeatable for credit on different topics. [on demand]


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Aesthetics
  

  • AE 000 - Aesthetics

    The Aesthetics program specializes in the study of skin care and offers instruction in keeping skin healthy, attractive and well maintained. The course consists of 780 hours of instruction in both theoretical and basic practical skills required for licensure by the Tennessee State Board of Cosmetology. Mastery of theory and practical techniques precede laboratory activities. Students must complete the basic Aesthetics curriculum and demonstrate competence in both theory and practical basic skills before being allowed to participate in laboratory activities.


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Accounting
  

  • ACCT 103 - Survey of Accounting

    (3)
    This course is an overview of the basic concepts of financial and managerial accounting from the user perspective. Emphasis is placed on how accounting reports are used by managers, owners, investors and other business stakeholders. This course is designed for non-business majors. [on demand]


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  • ACCT 185 - Federal Taxes I

    (3)
    Study of individual income tax; includes issues in form preparation such as tax credits, tax rates, capital gains and losses, and personal deductions. [F]


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  • ACCT 186 - Federal Taxes II

    (3)
    A continuation of ACCT 185, including a study of corporations, partnerships, estates, trusts, withholdings and estimated taxes. Prereq(s): ACCT 1020, ACCT 185 [S]


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  • ACCT 201 - Accounting Internship

    (3)
    Work experience in career specialties related to accounting technology; 9 hours/week at approved local business without compensation. [on demand]


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  • ACCT 203 - Pre-Intermediate Accounting

    (3)
    This course expands upon financial accounting concepts with an emphasis on completing the accounting cycle for a corporation and proprietorship. This course is designed for Accounting Technology majors. Prereq(s): ACCT 1020 [Su]


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  • ACCT 204 - Intermediate Accounting I

    (3)
    Theory and structure of financial statements; emphasizes generally accepted accounting principles.  Prereq(s): ACCT 1020. ACCT 203. [F]


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  • ACCT 205 - Intermediate Accounting II

    (3)
    Theory and structure of financial statements; emphasizes generally accepted accounting principles.  Prereq(s): ACCT 205 [S]


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  • ACCT 210 - Business Tax Reporting

    (3)
    Surveys local, state, and federal tax regulations for proprietorships, partnerships, corporations and nonprofit organizations; includes payroll, business, excise, and sales taxes. Prereq(s): ACCT 1020, 185; or instructor’s consent [S]


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  • ACCT 211 - Legal Environment of Business

    (3)
    Principles of law governing business transactions: contracts, sales and agency. [E]


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  • ACCT 212 - Business Law

    (3)
    Principles of law governing business transactions: business organizations, property laws, commercial paper, secured transactions, and business legal environment. [S]


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  • ACCT 213 - International Business Law

    (3)
    This course takes a market-entry approach in examining the legal issues associated with international business transactions, international trade and international investment. Emphasis is placed on the following topics: legal environment of international business, international sales, international trade law and international marketplace regulation. Prereq(s): ACCT 211 or ACCT 212 [on demand]


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  • ACCT 224 - Cost and Budgeting

    (3)
    Study of cost accounting principles and procedures using accounting as managerial tool; emphasis on cost determination methods. Prereq(s): ACCT 1020 [F]


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  • ACCT 235 - Fraud Examination

    (3)
    Covers the principles and methodology of fraud detection and deterrence. Topics include skimming, cash larceny, check tampering, register disbursement schemes, billing schemes, payroll and expense reimbursement schemes, non-cash misappropriations, corruption, accounting principles and fraud, fraudulent financial statements, and interviewing witnesses. Prereq(s): ACCT 1010 or 1 year relevant experience and instructor’s consent [on demand]


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  • ACCT 250 - Accounting Information Systems

    (3)
    Core concepts in using commercial application software in accounting information systems; integrates software application projects with course topics; experience with computer applications required. Prereq(s): ACCT 1010 [F]


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  • ACCT 255 - Professional Review in Accounting and Taxation

    (3)
    Condensed professional review of financial/ managerial accounting and income taxation topics. Prereq(s): ACCT-1020, 185, 204, 224 Concurrent: ACCT 205. [S]


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  • ACCT 284 - Bookkeeper Certification Review

    (3)
    This course reviews the topics of adjusting entries, correcting entries, inventory, internal controls, payroll, and depreciation. This course prepares students to pass the national exam to become a certified bookkeeper through the American Institute of Professional Bookkeepers. Prereq(s): ACCT 1010 [S]


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  • ACCT 299 - Special Topics in Accounting

    (1-3)
    Study of selected accounting and related topics of current and special interest. Prereq(s): ACCT-1020 and/or faculty consent [on demand]


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  • ACCT 1010 - Principles of Accounting I

    (3)
    Principles, practices, and techniques of accounting includes accounting for service and merchandising businesses with an emphasis on proprietorships. Concurrent: DSPM 0850 [E] Note(s): ►


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  • ACCT 1020 - Principles of Accounting II

    (3)
    Principles, practices, and techniques of accounting includes accounting for corporations and managerial accounting with an emphasis on manufacturing businesses.  Prereq(s): ACCT 1010 [E] Note(s): ►


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Air Conditioning and Refrigeration
  

  • AC 000 - Air Conditioning/Refrigeration Technology

    Theory, application, operation and maintenance of air conditioning and refrigeration systems; 30 clock hours/week. [E]


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American Sign Language
  

  • HP 120 - American Sign Language I

    (3)
    Study of the manual alphabet and language of “signs.” Basic level skill development; sentence structure, question forms, verb usage, classifiers, negatives, locational relationships, plurals, and time measurements stressing ASL and Deaf Community. [F]


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  • HP 121 - American Sign Language II

    (3)
    Study of the manual alphabet and language of “signs.” Intense study of manual communication; vocabulary, language concepts, sign language idioms, and expressive/receptive skills; intro to ASL conversational regulators. [S]


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  • HP 132 - Psychology of Deaf People and Their Culture

    (3)
    Study of the bilingual education for Deaf children, socio-linguistics and Deaf culture, family structure, socialization in groups and in the Deaf Community, and economic status of Deaf persons, civil rights of the Deaf, telecommunication devices, cochlear implants and deafness as a disability. [S]


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  • HP 135 - Special Topics in American Sign Language

    (1-3)
    Special topics in American Sign Language; focuses on use of ASL in the workplace; repeatable for credit on different topics. [on demand]


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  • HP 220 - American Sign Language III

    (3)
    Study of the manual alphabet and language of “signs.” Focus on communication of day-to-day experiences and activities, spatial agreement, storytelling, and general conversational regulators. [F]


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  • HP 221 - American Sign Language IV

    (3)
    Study of the manual alphabet and language of “signs.” Emphasis on language concepts and syntax, vocabulary review, conversational patterns, numbers, fingerspelling, songs, poetry, and storytelling techniques. Prereq(s): HP 220 [S]


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  • HP 222 - Fingerspelling

    (2)
    Comprehensive study of fingerspelling, using drills to enable reading of full-speed fingerspelling and fluent expression in fingerspelling. Coreq: HP-221 or instructor’s consent. [S]


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Art
  

  • ART 1030 - Art Appreciation

    (3)
    Study of significant works of art throughout history to heighten perception and enjoyment of the visual arts; consideration of formal elements in representative works of various styles, forms, and periods. [E] Note(s):


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  • ART 2160 - Art Education

    (3)
    Emphasizes understanding of child art as basic to good teaching and parenting; range of materials and procedures appropriate to preschoolers and 1st–6th graders; teaching art appreciation at elementary level. [on demand]


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  • ART 2770 - Field Studies of American Art

    (1-3)
    A class which includes travel within the United States, specifically to study art in American museums and galleries outside of the local area; repeatable; maximum of 1 hour applicable toward a degree. Extra fee payable to department. [F, S]


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  • ARTH 2010 - Survey: Art History I

    (3)
    Visual arts within western civilization. Near East, Aegean, Greece, Rome, early Christian, Byzantium, early medieval, Romanesque, Gothic eras. [F] Note(s):


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  • ARTH 2020 - Survey: Art History II

    (3)
    Visual arts within western civilization. Renaissance, baroque, rococo, neoclassic, romantic, moderns and post moderns. [S] Note(s):


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  • ARTP 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]


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  • ARTP 1010 - Life Drawing I

    (4)
    Beginning to advanced studies from figure and still-life objects. Line and value studies emphasizing observation and accurate spatial and proportionate rendering; intro to composition.


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  • ARTP 1020 - Life Drawing II

    (4)
    Focus on sustained studies, composition, value modeling, and detail rendering; practice with live models and still life; in-depth study of drawing media; intro to personal imagery and contemporary concepts.  Prereq(s): ARTP 1010 [F, S]


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  • ARTP 1060 - Making Art Safely

    (1)
    Survey of health and safety concerns in the field of visual arts; overview of chemicals used in diverse media; tips on studio design, safe use of materials and tools, and on how to stay informed; for artists and hobbyists. [on demand]


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  • ARTP 1120 - Three Dimensional Design

    (4)
    Design elements as they operate in 3- D; projects deal with real space and 3-D materials, may involve both relief and freestanding forms. [on demand]


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  • ARTP 1250 - Stone Carving

    (3)
    Study of the direct method of carving alabaster and soapstone; use of hand, electric and pneumatic tools. [on demand]


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  • ARTP 1260 - Outdoor Sculpture Fabrication

    (2)
    A class in metal sculpture based on the fundamental of public art. Course includes designing art for public areas and the metal fabricating of the art work. Must have some experience in metal fabricating, joining and finishing; repeatable; maximum of 4 hours applicable toward a degree. Prereq(s): Permission of Department [F, S]


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  • ARTP 1310 - Color: Fine Arts Studies

    (4)
    An introduction to color perception, theory and application as applied to fine arts, on a two dimensional plane. Areas studied include; theoretical and harmonic systems, color interaction and pigment/color mixing and historical, psychological and symbolic implications of color. [S]


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  • ARTP 1400 - Beginning Photography

    (1)
    Beginning photography course; intro to the darkroom, photography as art, and significant historical and contemporary photographs; emphasizes camera work and aesthetics of an image; must provide own 35mm camera. [F, S]


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  • ARTP 2100 - Metal Casting

    (3)
    Metal casting, using the lost wax method; various mold making techniques utilized. Prereq(s): ARTP 1120 [on demand]


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  • ARTP 2200 - Clay Portraiture and Torsi

    (3)
    Life study of the human head and torso in clay; proportions and anatomy stressed. Prereq(s): ARTP-2610 [on demand]


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  • ARTP 2310 - Painting and Composition I

    (4)
    Painting techniques in oil and/or acrylics. Focus on developing color relationships and spatial and composition skills; studies may include abstract, still life, landscape, and/ or figurative subject matters. Prereq(s): ARTP-1010 (ARTP-1020 recommended) [F, S]


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  • ARTP 2320 - Painting and Composition II

    (4)
    Painting techniques in oil and/or acrylics. Stresses technical skills in sustained personal image composition; some assigned problems but focus on student’s choice of non-objective, abstract, surreal, pop, or realistic direction.  Prereq(s): ARTP 2310 [F, S]


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  • ARTP 2410 - Photography and Darkroom I

    (4)
    Fine art approach to photography; darkroom work and oral critiques; must provide own 35mm camera. Black and white photography and printing; image, personal symbolism, avant garde composition, content, and photographs as art statements. [F, S]


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  • ARTP 2420 - Photography and Darkroom II

    (4)
    Fine art approach to photography; darkroom work and oral critiques; must provide own 35mm camera. Photography as expressive communication and art; creative approach to lighting methods, camera and paper use, film type, developing, enlarging, and mounting; focus on personal imagery and content.  Prereq(s): ARTP 2410 [F, S]


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  • ARTP 2430 - Color Photography

    (4)
    Intro to techniques and theory of color photographic process; processing slides, negative film, and color printing; design, composition and perceptual aspects of color; focus on creative expression. Prereq(s): ARTP-2410 [on demand]


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  • ARTP 2450 - Digital Photography I

    (3)
    Fine art approach to digital imaging. Basic techniques, equipment, trends and processes used in creating imagery as personal expression. Basic computer experience and digital camera required. [on demand]


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  • ARTP 2460 - Digital Photography II

    (3)
    A course designed to extend a fine art approach to digital imaging. Intermediate to advanced techniques, equipment trends and processes used in creating digital imagery as personal expression. Emphasis is on image editing software and output. Basic computer experience and digital camera required. Prereq(s): ARTP 2450 or permission of instructor. [F,S]


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  • ARTP 2610 - Ceramics I

    (4)
    Studio in ceramics; focus on design and creative hand building, glazing and wheelthrowing. Beginning techniques. [F, S]


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  • ARTP 2620 - Ceramics II

    (4)
    Studio in ceramics; focus on design and creative hand building, glazing and wheelthrowing. Intermediate techniques.  Prereq(s): ARTP 2610 [F, S]


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  • ARTP 2780 - Art Internship Studio

    (4)
    A course of work experience in the arts community. Prereq(s): Permission of instructor [F, S]


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  • ARTP 2790 - Intermediate Studio

    (3)
    Continued practice in technical expertise while expanding compositional and expressive components in chosen studio area; repeatable. Prereq(s): Advanced standing in emphasized media and instructor’s consent [F, S]


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  • ARTP 2991 - Special Topics in Studio Art

    (1-4)
    Media processes/studio techniques; topics change each term and include assemblage, stone-carving, watercolor, conceptual art, or workshops in clay, photography, drawing, wood-working, painting, matting, framing, or slide making; repeatable. [on demand]


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Art History
  

  • ARTH 2990 - Special Topic History Theory

    (1-3)
    Art history/theory; topics change each term and include African-American art, photographic media history, experimental art surveys, art criticism or aesthetics, museum site learning via art travel in U.S. or abroad; repeatable for credit on different topics. [on demand]


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Astronomy
  

  • ASTR 1030 - Astronomy

    (4)
    Intro to astronomy; history and methods of astronomy, formation of the solar system, and physical characteristics of the sun, planets, moons, and minor members of the solar system (asteroids, meteoroids, and comets); class 3 hours, lab 3 hours. [E] Note(s): College level reading and math; can be taken with   . ►


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Automotive Technology
  

  • AM 000 - Automotive Technology

    ASE certified training in Automotive Electronics; Engine Performance; Steering and Suspension; Manual Transmission and Drive Train; Automatic Transmission and Transaxles; Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning; Brakes; Engine Repair and Rebuilding; 30 clock hours/week. [E]


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  • VM 000 - Automation Mechatronics

    (450 clock hours)
    The Automation Mechatronics Program is a step beyond a traditional industrial maintenance program in that multiple disciplines are combined into a systems approach to troubleshooting and resolving problems in an automated manufacturing plant. The program provides students with knowledge and hands-on training in mechanics, electronics, computers, robotics, automation systems and four semesters of paid, on-the-job-training at the Volkswagen Assembly plant. Mechatronics technicians are highly-skilled and valued employees in all industrial settings. [E]


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Biology
  

  • BIOL 1060 - Introduction to Human Biology

    (4)
    Human anatomy and physiology related to body systems; relationship between structural and functional roles of system components; special focus on disease and homeostasis; basic histology and terminology; not intended for transfer; class 3 hours, lab 3 hours. [F, S] Note(s): Credit will not be allowed for both BIOL 1060 and PC 115.


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  • BIOL 1110 - General Biology I

    (4)
    Class 3 hours, lab 3 hours. Chemical concepts related to biology: cell structure and function, photosynthesis, respiration, cellular control, cell division, Mendelian and molecular genetics, ecological concepts. [E] Note(s): ►


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  • BIOL 1120 - General Biology II

    (4)
    Class 3 hours, lab 3 hours. Evolutionary principles, survey of the Kingdoms: Archebacteria, Eubacteria, Protista, Fungi, Plantae, Animalia; study of plant and animal biological systems.  Prereq(s): BIOL 1010 [E] Note(s): ►


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  • BIOL 1310 - Integrated Biology

    (3)
    An integrated approach to biological lecture topics and lab activities concerning cell structure and function; interaction between living things and environment; energy for life; heredity and reproduction; diversity of living organisms; evolution for life. Class 2 hours, lab 3 hours. Prereq(s): PHYS 1310 and CHEM 1310 [E] Note(s):


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  • BIOL 1430 - Nutrition

    (3)
    Nutrients and their relation to human growth, development and maintenance; role of foods and their nutrients on sociological, physiological, and psychological wellbeing; food records analysis and nutritional knowledge application. [E] Note(s): College level reading and writing; can be taken concurrently with   .


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  • BIOL 2010 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I

    (4)
    Structure, function, interrelationships and homeostasis of body organ systems; biochemical, cytological and histological studies integrate dissection, experimentation, 3-D visualization, and computer applications; focus on critical thinking and clinical application; class 3 hours, lab 3 hours. Integumentary, skeletal, muscular, and nervous systems. [E] Note(s): College level reading and writing; can be taken concurrently with   . ► 


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  • BIOL 2020 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II

    (4)
    Structure, function, interrelationships and homeostasis of body organ systems; biochemical, cytological and histological studies integrate dissection, experimentation, 3-D visualization, and computer applications; focus on critical thinking and clinical application; class 3 hours, lab 3 hours. Endocrine, cardiovascular, lymphatic, respiratory, digestive, urinary, and reproductive systems; includes immunity, metabolism, fluidelectrolyte dynamics, and genetics.  Prereq(s): BIOL 2010 [E] Note(s): College level reading and writing; can be taken concurrently with   . ►


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  • BIOL 2230 - Microbiology

    (4)
    Microbial morphology and physiology; focus on energy relationships, genetics, microbial control, immune responses and human pathogens using portal of entry approach; class 3 hours, lab 3 hours. Prereq(s): BIOL-1110 or 2010 [E] Note(s): ►


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  • BIOL 2990 - Special Topics in Biology

    (1-4)
    Detailed study of a specific topic in biological sciences; repeatable for credit on different topics. Prereq(s): Department head and instructor’s consent [on demand]


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Building Construction Technology
  

  • BL 000 - Building Construction Technology

    A 1,290 hour program that trains students in four areas of the construction trade – carpentry, electricity, masonry, and plumbing.


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Business Systems Technology
  

  • BST 000 - Business Systems Technology

    Communication, data records management, business math and English, office computer applications and procedures, personal/ professional development; 30 clock hours/ week. [E]


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Chemical Technology
  

  • CT 101 - Foundational Studies for Chemical Process Operator

    (4)
    Intro to terms and basic concepts used in food and chemical process industries; helpful to prospective and existing employees in the industry and provides base for follow-up studies in chemical and food processing; class 3 hours, lab 3.5 hours. [on demand]


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  • CT 102 - Fundamentals of Process Operations

    (4)
    Intro to chemical process operation basics; overview of basic process equipment characteristics involved in chemical manufacturing—heat exchangers, steam traps, pumps, valves, piping, and sensors; class 3 hours, lab 3.5 hours. [on demand]


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  • CT 107 - Plant Statistics

    (1)
    Intro to statistical thinking and its industrial applications; includes statistical process control, Excel use, and plant-specific control charts and graphs. Prereq(s): CT-112 [on demand]


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  • CT 111 - Introduction to Process Technology

    (3)
    Overview of process technology ranging from safety to process utilities; includes a plant visit. Prereq(s): DSPM-0800, DSPR-0800, DSPW-0800 [F]


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  • CT 113 - Industrial Chemistry

    (4)
    Intro of inorganic and organic chemical theories and their industrial applications; includes case studies, safety, and communication skills; class 3 hours, lab 2 hours. Prereq(s): DSPM-0800, DSPR-0800, DSPW-0800 [F]


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  • CT 115 - Process Chemistry

    (3)
    Intro to organic chemistry and industrial applications of organic and inorganic theories; focus on plant-specific process chemistry; includes case studies, safety, and communication skills. Prereq(s): CHEM 1010 [on demand]


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  • CT 121 - Industrial Process Equipment I

    (4)
    Introduction to operation and maintenance of process equipment found in industrial manufacturing facilities; piping, vessels, valves, pumps, compressors and turbines are emphasized; utility systems overview; preventative maintenance, safe operating limits, human error prevention, and troubleshooting are introduced.; class 3 hours, lab 3 hours. Prereq(s): [on demand]


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  • CT 122 - Introduction to Quality Control

    (3)
    Intro to quality concepts and applications used in process industries; includes a study of the statistical methods of quality control, quality tools, control charts, team skills and communication skills. Prereq(s): CT-111, 112 [S]


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  • CT 123 - Process Operations I

    (4)
    Introduction to basic chemical engineering calculations; intro to flow and heat concepts, fluid flow and separation principles; operational principles of columns, boilers, heat exchangers, and refrigeration; applications of common industrial processes; safety, troubleshooting, and communication skills are emphasized; class 3 hours, lab 3 hours. Prereq(s): CT-115, MATH 1710 Coreq(s): CT 121, CT 124 [on demand]


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  • CT 124 - Process Control and Instrumentation I

    (3)
    Principles of process control and the functions of instruments used to monitor and control chemical processes; topics include controllers, open and closed loops, pressure, temperature, flow, level, pH, conductivity, and humidity. Skill development to recognize instrument representation on piping and instrumentation diagrams; class 2 hours, lab 3 hours. Prereq(s): MATH 1710, CT 115 Coreq(s): CT 121, CT 123 [on demand]


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  • CT 125 - Industrial Process Equipment II

    (4)
    Fundamentals of chemical plant energy sources; concepts and operational principles of cooling towers, boilers, reactors, heat exchangers, columns, and refrigeration; introduction to plant machinery and equipment including electric motors and transmissions; human error prevention, safety, and preventative maintenance procedures are emphasized; class 3 hours, lab 3 hours. Prereq(s): CT 121 [on demand]


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  • CT 150 - Unit Operations I

    (4)
    Processes and equipment used to convert raw materials into chemical products; class 3 hours, lab 3 hours. Characteristics and operations of materials handling and storage systems; checks and maintenance requirements; mixing operations, tanks, pumps, conveyors, and piping. [on demand]


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  • CT 210 - Basic Laboratory Techniques

    (3)
    Introduction to basic laboratory techniques; filtration and extraction; use of laboratory equipment and glassware; focus on industrial applications, safety, and plant-specific techniques; class 2 hours, lab 3 hours. Prereq(s): CHEM 1010 [on demand]


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  • CT 211 - Instrumental Analysis

    (3)
    Spectroscopy applications and basic theory; standard lab experiments and chemical analysis methods and instrumentation such as UV-visible, atomic absorbance and emission, and fourier transform infrared spectrometers; focus on industrial applications, safety, and plant-specific techniques; class 2 hours, lab 3 hours. Prereq(s): CT 210 [on demand]


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  • CT 220 - Unit Operations II

    (4)
    Processes and equipment used to convert raw materials into chemical products; class 3 hours, lab 3 hours. Focus on types of reactors, energy input/output, and reactor control methods.  Prereq(s): CT 150 [on demand]


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  • CT 223 - Process Operations II

    (3)
    Capstone course designed to integrate the student’s knowledge of chemical plant process operations, overview of process technician’s responsibilities for operating systems within plant infrastructure; primary focus will be start-up, plant operations, and shut-down procedures with special emphasis on safety procedures. The course will culminate in a scaled working application. A cooperative educational arrangement or OJT within the process operations discipline will be required to successfully complete this course (pilot plant or plant specific); class 2 hours, lab 3 hours. Prereq(s): CT 123, CT 125 Coreq(s): CT 224 [on demand]


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  • CT 224 - Process Control and Instrumentation II

    (3)
    Capstone course designed to integrate the student’s knowledge of chemical plant process controls. Continuation of the principles of process control and the functions of instruments used to monitor and control chemical processes; course focuses on developing various troubleshooting methods, emphasizing instrumental methods. A cooperative educational arrangement or OJT within the process controls discipline will be required to successfully complete this course (pilot plant or plant specific); class 2 hours, lab 3 hours. Prereq(s): CT 124, CT 125 Coreq(s): CT 223 [on demand]


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Chemistry
  

  • CHEM 1010 - Introduction to Chemistry I

    (4)
    Principles of chemistry; not for chemistry majors; class 3 hours, lab 3 hours. Atomic and molecular structure, bonding, equation writing and stoichiometry, compound classification, gas, liquid and solid states, solutions, acids/bases. Prereq(s): DSPM-0800 [E] Note(s): Can be taken with  . ►


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  • CHEM 1020 - Introduction to Chemistry II

    (4)
    Principles of chemistry; not for chemistry majors; class 3 hours, lab 3 hours. Basics of organic and analytical chemistry; organic compound families, their preparation and reactions; qualitative and quantitative analytical methods.  Prereq(s): CHEM 1010 [E] Note(s): ►


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  • CHEM 1110 - General Chemistry I

    (4)
    Properties of matter related to atomic and molecular structure; element and compound reactions and equations, stoichiometry, kinetics, and measurement techniques and calculation. Coreq(s): [E] Note(s): ►


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  • CHEM 1120 - General Chemistry II

    (4)
    Properties of matter related to atomic and molecular structure; element and compound reactions and equations, stoichiometry, kinetics, and measurement techniques and calculation; 1120 lab includes qualitative analysis; for students in the field of science, medicine, or engineering; class 3 hours, lab 3 hours. Prereq(s): CHEM 1110; MATH 1710 [E] Note(s): ►


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  • CHEM 1310 - Integrated Chemistry

    (3)
    This course is an integrated approach to basic principles of chemistry. Integration will be between lab and lecture activities as well as between this and other areas of science. Major topics of study include physical and chemical properties of matter, atomic structure, kinetic-molecular theory and phase changes, chemical bonding, chemical reactions, types of properties of chemical reactions, water and aqueous solution chemistry, acid-base chemistry and pH, nomeclature and formula writing, naming and structure recognition of simple covalent, simple organic and biological molecules. Class 2 hours, lab 3 hours. Prereq(s): PHYS 1310 [E] Note(s):


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  • CHEM 2010 - Organic Chemistry I

    (4)

    Aliphatic and aromatic hydrocarbons, stereochemistry, monofunctional and some polyfunctional compounds; basic separation, purification, synthesis and identification techniques emphasized in lab; for science and pre-professional majors; class 3 hours; lab 3 hours.

      Prereq(s): CHEM-1120 [F] Note(s): ►


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  • CHEM 2020 - Organic Chemistry II

    (4)

    Aliphatic and aromatic hydrocarbons, stereochemistry, monofunctional and some polyfunctional compounds; basic separation, purification, synthesis and identification techniques emphasized in lab; for science and pre-professional majors; class 3 hours, lab 3 hours. 

      Prereq(s): CHEM 2010 [S] Note(s): ►


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  • CHEM 2990 - Special Topics in Chemistry

    (1-5)
    Detailed study of a specific chemistry topic; repeat able for credit on different topics. Prereq(s): Department head and instructor’s consent [on demand]


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Cisco Network Academy Program
  

  • CNAP 1010 - CISCO Network Academy Program I

    (4)
    Preparation for CISCO Network Academy Program Exam; class 3 hours, lab 3 hours. Introduction to how computers communicate with one or more computers. Includes the basic theories of electricity and electro-magnetism, data collision and collision detection. Topics include the OSI model and the peer to peer relationship that exists between similar OSI layers as computers connect, exchange data, and disconnect. TCP/IP, structured cabling project, and design and documentation. [F]


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  • CNAP 1020 - CISCO Network Academy Program II

    (4)
    Preparation for CISCO Network Academy Program Exam; class 3 hours, lab 3 hours. Wide area networks are discussed. CISCO routers are studied in operational detail. The student learns how to use the Command Line Interface and how to configure CISCO routers. The OSI and TCP/IP models are compared and the student learns how these models interact. Various routing protocols are studied. IP addressing and sub-netting are thoroughly discussed and practiced. The student is introduced to network troubleshooting methods. [S]


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  • CNAP 1030 - CISCO Network Academy Program III

    (4)
    Preparation for CISCO Network Academy Program Exam; class 3 hours, lab 3 hours. The student continues learning new theories and applications including Virtual Local Area Networks, Access Control Lists, Virtual Private Networks, Wide Area Networks, Point to Point Protocol, Frame Relay, ISDN and Novell IPX. Application of gained knowledge is applied in the threaded case study throughout the semester. At the end of the semester, the student presents the solution to a complex network design scenario. [F]


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