May 18, 2024  
2014-2015 CATALOG 
    
2014-2015 CATALOG [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Courses Offered


 Graduate holding diploma

 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.

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English

  
  • ENGL 2990 - Special Studies in English

    (3)
    Topics of contemporary interest in language and literature; repeatable for credit on different topics. Prereq(s): ENGL-1010 [F, S]


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Environmental Science

  
  • ESC 1110 - Environmental Science I

    (4)
    Study of environmental problems at global, national, and local levels; class 3 hours, lab 3 hours. Ecological principles, geophysical processes, and human population dynamics; scientific approach applied to understanding environmental concepts using hands-on laboratory and field experiences. [E] Note(s):


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  • ESC 1120 - Environmental Science II

    (4)
    Study of environmental problems at global, national, and local levels; class 3 hours, lab 3 hours. Soil, water, and mineral resources, food resources and pesticides, hazardous wastes and air pollution, energy, land, and species resources; laboratory emphasis on local field experiences. [E] Note(s):


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  • ESC 2990 - Special Topics in Environmental Science

    (1-4)
    Detailed study of specific topic in environmental science; repeatable for credit on different topics. Prereq(s): Instructor and department head’s consent [on demand]


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Financial Planning

  
  • FP 101 - Fundamentals of Financial Planning

    (3)
    Intro to financial planning principles; focus on communication with the client; basic areas of financial planning surveyed, i.e., tax planning, risk and insurance, investments, retirement benefit, and estate planning. [F]


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  • FP 219 - Computerized Financial Planning

    (3)
    Applications course teaching simple household budgeting and money management software and more extensive programs which track investments; students use spreadsheet software to develop their own applications; experience with computer applications required. Prereq(s): ACCT 185 [on demand]


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Fire Science

  
  • FI 111 - Introduction to Emergency Services

    (3)
    Emergency/non-emergency operations typically provided by municipal, volunteer and industrial emergency service organizations; historical perspectives, relevant statistics, current and future challenges, services and operations, and external agencies that regulate or impact the emergency response field. [F]


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  • FI 113 - Fire Protection Systems

    (3)
    Design and operation of fire detection and alarm construction, heat and smoke control systems, special protection and sprinkler systems, water supply for fire protection and portable fire extinguishers. [F]


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  • FI 114 - Building Construction for Fire Science

    (3)
    Intro to fire problems relating to building construction; analysis of building construction, materials, and constructional design methods; focus on needs and requirements of institutional, mercantile, and industrial structures before, during, and after construction periods. [S]


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  • FI 116 - Fire Fighting Tactics and Strategy I

    (3)
    Fire control techniques and attack strategies. Focus on residential fires; fire apparatus and equipment, forcible entry, ladder use, hose and hose stream application, extinguishing agents, ventilation, overhaul and salvage. Prereq(s): Instructor’s consent [F, S]


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  • FI 124 - Fire Fighting Tactics and Strategy II

    (3)
    Fire control techniques and attack strategies. Focus on commercial, industrial, and nonresidential fires; personnel and equipment distribution and use; hazard control.  Prereq(s): FI 116 [F, S]


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  • FI 140 - Legal Aspects of the Fire Service

    (3)
    Federal, state, and local laws that regulate emergency services; national standards influencing emergency services; standard of care, tort liability, and review of relevant court cases. Prereq(s): FI- 11 or instructor’s consent [S]


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  • FI 146 - Emergency Service Stress

    (1)
    Stress and its impact on emergency service personnel; unique emergency service field stresses, excessive stress identification, survival skills, and management; critical incident stress debriefing (CISD). [F]


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  • FI 148 - Firefighter I

    (3)
    Credit for course given for state or national certification to NFPA-1001 Firefighter-I. [F, S]


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  • FI 215 - Fire Behavior and Combustion

    (3)
    Theories and fundamentals of how and why fires start, spread, and how they are controlled. [F]


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  • FI 217 - Fire Hydraulics

    (3)
    Basic math and hydraulic formulas for fluid flow, friction loss and forces; internal and external fire protection water distribution and supply; fluid flow in hoses; nozzle discharge and fire streams; and application of principles to fire department operations. [S]


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  • FI 221 - Fire Administration I

    (3)
    Organization and management of fire department. Focus on fire service leadership from perspective of the company officer; relationship with government agencies. [F, S]


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  • FI 222 - Fire Administration II

    (3)
    Organization and management of fire department. Budget administration, organization of divisions; relationship with outside agencies. Prereq(s): FI 221 or 251 [F, S]


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  • FI 230 - Firefighter II

    (3)
    Credit given for completion of standards set for state or national advanced Certified Fire Fighter-II. [F, S]


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  • FI 235 - Fundamentals of Emergency Service Safety

    (3)
    Application of safety during emergency and non-emergency operations; basic understanding of causes of injuries and death and how to apply that understanding to emergency and non-emergency operations; emergency operations, emergency medical, equipment and vehicle, facility, hazardous materials, wildland, and general safety, protective clothing and safety equipment. [F]


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  • FI 240 - Emergency Service Instructor

    (3)
    Credit given for national or state certification to NFPA-1041 Instructor Level-I. [F, S]


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  • FI 251 - Fire Officer I

    (3)
    Credit given for national or state certification to NFPA-1021 Fire Officer Professional Qualifications. May be substituted for FI 221. Prereq(s): FI 230 or instructor’s consent [F, S]


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  • FI 260 - Fire Prevention and Inspection

    (3)
    Provides fundamental information regarding the history and philosophy of fire prevention; organization, and operation of a fire prevention bureau; use of fire codes; identification and correction of fire hazards, and the relationship of fire prevention with built-in fire protection systems, fire investigation, and fire and life safety education. [S]


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  • FI 262 - Fire Causes and Investigation

    (3)
    Analysis of fire causes; relationship of fire characteristics and causes; recognition of equipment failure responsible for fires, incendiary fires; collection, preservation, and documentation of evidence substantiating fire causes. [S]


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  • FI 270 - Emergency Service Strategic Planning and Innovation

    (3)
    Basic concepts strategic planning and innovation for emergency services; community emergency service planning issues, budget/ cost containment, and evaluation review; alternative delivery systems, innovation management and emergency service future. Prereq(s): Instructor’s consent [S]


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  • FI 275 - Emergency Response to Hazardous Materials

    (4)
    Basic principles and techniques regarding emergency response to hazardous materials incidents; recognition information, analysis and mitigation of hazardous materials incidents by emergency response personnel; regulatory considerations, detection and personal protective equipment, decontamination, and facility and transportation containers; class 3 hours, lab 3 hours. [on demand]


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  • FI 280 - Emergency Services Practicum

    (3)
    Research paper on contemporary issues or problems within emergency services field; written report required; findings may be applied in work environment. Prereq(s): Instructor’s consent [F, S]


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  • FI 299 - Special Topics in Emergency Services

    (1-3)
    Topics of traditional and current interest in emergency service field; repeatable for credit on different topics. Prereq(s): Instructor’s consent [on demand]


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Food Science Technology

  
  • FOST 1110 - Fundamentals of Food Technology

    (4)
    This is a survey course providing an overview of the Food Science/Food Technology field. The course material is intended to insure that candidates have core knowledge in food Technology with a basic knowledge of food structure, food safety, food quality and the regulatory environment. Topics covered will include: an overview of the food chain from raw materials to finished product, mathematics and statistics for formulation and quality control, introduction to quality management, food chemistry with emphasis on ingredient functionality, food microbiology with emphasis on food safety, food labeling and regulatory compliance, and sensory evaluation and food analysis. 3 hours lecture and 3 hours lab. [F]


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French

  
  • FREN 1010 - Elementary French I

    (4)
    Elementary grammar, vocabulary, reading, idiomatic conversation, and French culture.  [F]


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  • FREN 1020 - Elementary French II

    (4)
    Elementary grammar, vocabulary, reading, idiomatic conversation, and French culture.  Prereq(s): FREN 1010 or WebCAPE score of176-250. [S]


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  • FREN 1990 - French Field Work

    (3)
    Contemporary French language and culture; focus on spoken language, basic vocabulary and idiomatic expressions needed in real-life situations. [on demand]Basics of teaching French; includes observation/participation; class 2 hours, lab 2 hours. Prereq(s): FREN-1010 [on demand] Note(s): This courses 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.


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  • FREN 2010 - Intermediate French I

    (3)
    Intermediate French conversation and reading.  Prereq(s): FREN-1020 or 2 years of high school French or WebCAPE score of 251-325. [on demand]


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  • FREN 2020 - Intermediate French II

    (3)
    Intermediate French conversation and reading.  Prereq(s): FREN 2010 or WebCAPE score of 326 or higher. [on demand]


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  • FREN 2990 - Special Topics in French

    (1-3)
    Contemporary French language and culture; focus on spoken language, basic vocabulary and idiomatic expressions needed in real-life situations. [on demand]Specific topics in French language and culture; repeatable for credit on different topics. Prereq(s): FREN-1010 and instructor’s consent [on demand] Note(s): This courses 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.


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Fund Development

  
  • FUND 1010 - Principles of Charitable Giving

    (3)
    Principles of Charitable Giving Intro to principles and practices of effective fund-raising for non-profits: focus on techniques of fund development through specialized reading, discussion and a class project. Not designed for transfer. [F, S]


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  • FUND 1020 - Mechanics of Charitable Giving

    (3)
    Mechanics of Charitable Giving: An overview of effective and efficient management of fund-raising tools for non-profits including Annual Giving, Capital Giving and Special Events. Not designed for transfer. [F, S]


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Geography

  
  • GEOG 1010 - Physical Geography

    (3)
    The Earth’s physical environment; processes that determine Earth’s climate, water, soil, landforms, vegetation, and distribution patterns of each. [S] Note(s): ►


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  • GEOG 1030 - Cultural Geography

    (3)
    Studies human and environmental interaction within a given area and its cultural characteristics such as language, religion, politics, urbanization, and economics. [F,S] Note(s): College level reading and writing.


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  • GEOG 2010 - World Regional Geography

    (3)
    Study of selected world regions; focus on each region’s characteristics, problems and global interrelationships. [E] Note(s):


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Geology

  
  • GEOL 1040 - Physical Geology

    (4)
    Intro to geology; Earth’s age and origin; Earth materials, processes, and resultant structures; class 3 hours, lab 3 hours. [F] Note(s):


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  • GEOL 1050 - Historical Geology

    (4)
    Earth’s origin and geologic history; concept of geologic time and the fossil record; class 3 hours, lab 3 hours. [S] Note(s):


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German

  
  • GERM 1010 - Elementary German I

    (4)
    Elementary grammar, vocabulary, reading, translation, conversation, and cultural studies.  [F]


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  • GERM 1020 - Elementary German II

    (4)
    Elementary grammar, vocabulary, reading, translation, conversation, and cultural studies.  Prereq(s): GERM 1010 or WebCAPE score of 176-250. [S]


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  • GERM 2010 - Intermediate German I

    (3)
    Intermediate German grammar, reading, oral drills and conversation.  Prereq(s): GERM-1020 or 2 years of high school German or WebCAPE score of 251-325. [on demand]


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  • GERM 2020 - Intermediate German II

    (3)
    Intermediate German grammar, reading, oral drills and conversation.  Prereq(s): GERM-2020 or WebCAPE score of 326 or higher.


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  • GERM 2990 - Special Topics in German

    (1-3)
    Specific topics in German language and culture; repeatable for credit on different topics. [on demand] Note(s): This 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.


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Graphic Design (formerly Advertising Arts)

  
  • AA 106 - Design Principles

    (3)
    Intro to the basic visual elements and principles of 2-dimensional design; surface, depth, perspective, scale, size, shape, line, movement, balance, texture, value, contrast, emphasis, rhythm, light, unity, variety; components, structure and use of color. The student will be introduced to problem identification, analysis, brainstorming, and idea refinement, as they relate to the above principles. Required of all students in Media Technologies program concentrations. [F,S]


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  • AA 107 - Intro to Illustration

    (3)
    A studio course with an emphasis on illustration techniques using traditional media. Creative interpretation and disciplined draftsmanship for the visual communication of ideas will be stressed. Projects will include study of linear perspective, isometric and human figure indication drawing systems for advertising. Line art, black and white, and color media used. [S]


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  • AA 108 - Design Concepts

    (3)
    Intro to creative problem solving; study of using textual and graphic communication; methods of idea/concept and content generation; focus is on strong visuals, typographic elements and presentation skills. [F]


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  • AA 116 - Basic Typography

    (3)
    Intro to the terminology, technology and design aspects of typography and visual communication; topics include typographical anatomy, type characteristics, basic digital text composition and layout utilizing type as a primary visual. Emphasis will be on understanding the foundations of typography and its effective use in graphic design. Prereq(s): AA 106 Concurrent: AA 117 [S]


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  • AA 117 - Digital Studio Foundations

    (3)
    Use of the computer as a design tool and illustrative medium for creative solutions. Topics include elementary computer graphics techniques; aesthetics; and principles of design, color, composition, and spatial relationships. Student work includes the layout of pages/screens, creation of illustrative elements requiring freehand drawing, geometrical solutions, original logo-lettering design solutions, critiques/presentations, and printing digital versions of finished solutions. Concurrent: AA 106 [F]


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  • AA 120 - Illustration Foundations

    (3)
    Creative development of visuals for use in a variety of digital, graphic and animation applications. Topics include elementary computer graphics techniques; aesthetics; and principles of design, color, composition, and spatial relationships. Students will create a series of illustrations involving freehand drawing, geometry, presentations, rendering, and composition. [S]


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  • AA 126 - Texture Techniques

    (3)
    This class is an important overview of texture and shading effects applied in the industry past and present. Included understanding of various program tools used for the creation and application of textures, shaders and normal maps. Prereq(s): AA 150, CISP 157 [S]


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  • AA 127 - 3D Tools I


    An introduction to the most popular 3D modeling and animation software in the industry. Students will learn how to navigate the user interfaces, and explore the basics of modeling, sculpting, texturing, and animating objects. Basic lighting, camera tips, rendering techniques, and special effects will also be covered briefly. Prereq(s): CISP 157, AA 106, AA 150 Concurrent: AA 120 [S]


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  • AA 140 - Computer Applications for Graphic Design I

    (3)
    Intro to macintosh computers; basic operations and industry standard terminology; intro to use of mainstream graphic design software, involving electronic preparation of basic to intermediate level designs; projects incorporating page layout and pre-press production techniques including typesetting, image manipulation, color models, bindery and finishing methods. Prereq(s): AA 117 Concurrent: AA 150 [F, S]


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  • AA 150 - Digital Imaging Foundations

    (3)
    This course provides a foundation for the use of Photoshop as a vehicle for digital imaging and the visual communication of ideas and content. Students will be introduced to basic procedures for editing, correcting and manipulating raster-based imagery, working with both high res and low res, in CMKY and RGB, and to approach image prep for both print media and the web with versatility/flexibility as a goal. [F,S]


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  • AA 190 - Photography for Designers

    (3)
    Intro to basic techniques, processes and terminology of digital still photography as applied to imagery for print media; emphasis is placed on the workflow processes for preparing and correcting images to be used in print. Prereq(s): AA 246 or instructor’s consent Concurrent: AA 246 [S]


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  • AA 209 - Graphic Design I

    (3)
    Intermediate to advanced creative problem solving. Application of design principles and techniques to logo/trademarks and basic identity design using type as a major design element. Prereq(s): AA 108, AA 116, AA 117, AA 140 Concurrent: AA 240 [F]


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  • AA 210 - Graphic Design II

    (3)
    Intermediate to advanced creative problem solving. Advanced identity design including application of identity elements to collateral elements and working in a team environment. Prereq(s): AA 209 [S]


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  • AA 215 - Advertising Design I

    (3)
    Study of basic tools, terms, and kinds of print advertising; design process from conception to pre-press production; incorporation of conceptual exercises to meet clients’ specific needs. Prereq(s): AA 108, AA 116, AA 117, AA 140 Concurrent: AA 240 [F]


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  • AA 217 - Advertising Design II

    (3)
    Advanced problems in ad design: creation of ad campaigns incorporating the mass media; individual projects for portfolios to include computer and layout techniques. Prereq(s): AA 215 [S]


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  • AA 221 - Design Internship

    (3)
    On the job training in graphic design, advertising, illustration or related commercial art with area design firms, advertising agencies or other businesses directly engaged with graphic design or the graphic arts; lab, minimum of 10 hours per week. Prereq(s): Faculty Advisor’s approval [E]


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  • AA 222 - Portfolio

    (3)
    Visual presentation techniques, design of basic personal identity system and preparation of portfolio; editing of work, organizing, formatting, presenting the design portfolio; preparation for entry into job market; participation in group portfolio presentation to area professionals required. To be taken final Spring semester prior to graduation. Concurrent: AA 210, AA 217 [S]


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  • AA 224 - Level Design

    (3)
    An introduction to game design through the use of pre-existing game engines. This course will concentrate heavily on video game modifiers (mods) to change the arts assets of current video games into the student’s modified creation. Prereq(s): CISP 157, AA 106, AA 120, AA 126 [F, S]


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  • AA 225 - Game Development Portfolio

    (3)
    Preparation for entering the job market, including portfolio creation, resume refinement, web presence, and establishing an identity to potential employers. Student will learn how to research job sources and make the most of their degree and portfolio. Prereq(s): AA 126, AA 224, AA 228 [S]


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  • AA 226 - Game Art Capstone Project

    (3)
    A final project that incorporates a culmination of work from the entire Game Art and Design course. Students will work together in teams and eventually join with the Game Programming Degree students for a combined final project which will demonstrate a working knowledge of design philosophies, 3D modeling, 3D animation, texturing and creating a final scene. Prereq(s): AA 224 Coreq(s): AA 229 [S]


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  • AA 228 - 3D Tools II

    (3)
    An intermediate look at the software tools used in the most popular 3D applications. During this course, students will focus on the modeling process, with additional emphasis on environments. Hard surface and organic concepts will be explored, with an introduction to proper rigging techniques. Prereq(s): AA 127 [F]


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  • AA 229 - 3D Tools III

    (3)
    An advanced look into the most popular 3D modeling and animating software tools. Students will learn how to create complex polygon objects, animate beyond linear paths, and gain a basic understanding of scripting in MEL. An extensive look will also be given to elaborate special effects solutions, lighting, shaders and textures. Prereq(s): AA 228, AA 224 [S]


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  • AA 240 - Computer Applications for Graphic Design II

    (3)
    Intermediate level digital document creation utilizing industry, standard design applications and processes; emphasis is placed on high-res non-destructive use of Photoshop for image editing and correction coupled with the use of InDesign and Illustrator for the creation of more complex design solutions destined for printed media. Prereq(s): AA 106, AA 117, AA 140, AA 150 or instructor’s consent [F,S]


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  • AA 249 - Special Topics in Graphic Design

    (1-3)
    Intro to selected issues and/or problems in graphic design; repeatable for credit on different topics. Prereq(s): Instructor’s consent [on demand]


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Hazardous Materials

  
  • HZ 200 - Hazardous Materials Technician Certification

    (2)
    Critical competencies required by hazardous materials, environmental and safety technicians; 4 certificates of training upon completion: OSHA 8-hour annual update training for hazardous waste operations and emergency response; basic first aid and CPR; Department of Transportation hazardous materials employee general awareness and safety training certification; OSHA confined space operations certification; repeatable for credit and certification; Satisfactory/No Credit grading; class 1 hour, lab 2 hours. Prereq(s): Instructor’s consent [on demand]


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Health Information Management

  
  • HE 103 - Medical Terminology

    (3)
    Prefixes, suffixes, root words, combining forms, Latin and Greek forms, spelling, and pronunciation; focus on building working medical vocabulary based on all body systems; commonly used terms related to body disorders, medical and surgical procedures, abbreviations, charting symbols, and diagnostic terms; class 3 hours. [E] Note(s): College level in reading; no requirement in math and writing.


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  • HE 115 - Health Information Management Foundations

    (4)
    This course introduces the healthcare environment, healthcare settings, medical staff organization, records management and the role of health information management (HIM) in healthcare. Topics include the history of HIM, organization of various healthcare facilities; the impact managed care has had on healthcare providers, healthcare record format, deficiency analysis, records control, storage, document imaging, forms management and numbering, filing and indexing systems. Emphasis is placed on the ethical conduct of the HIM professionals, understanding the patient record, and using electronic charting software to create electronic health records; class 3 hour, lab 3 hours. Prereq(s): Acceptance into HIM Program or instructor’s consent [F]


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  • HE 118 - Pharmacology

    (3)
    Principles and classifications of commonly used drugs by body system. Drug actions, sources, administration, indications, adverse reactions; forms and reference material.   Prereq(s): Acceptance into HIM Program or instructor’s consent. [F]


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  • HE 127 - Medicolegal, Ethical and Professional Concepts

    (3)
    This course explores the professional standards of conduct, privacy and confidentiality of patient information; in depth review of HIPAA with a focus on the legislative process and the court system. Release of information, informed consent, patient rights, risk and ergonomic management, job procurement, and record retention. Prereq(s): HE 115 or instructor’s consent [S]


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  • HE 211 - Pathophysiology

    (4)
    A comprehensive study of disease and disease processes. A focus on causes, symptoms and treatments. Prereq(s): BIOL 2020, HE 103, 115, 118, or instructor’s consent [F]


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  • HE 212 - Fundamentals of Disease Processes

    (4)
    An introduction to disease processes in the human body with emphasis on the etiology, signs and symptoms, diagnostic aids and findings, and treatment, including medications, surgeries and common therapies. Prereq(s): Acceptance into HIM Program or instructor’s consent; BIOL 2010. Coreq(s): BIOL 2020 [S]


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  • HE 225 - Health Data Content and the Computer Based Record

    (3)
    This course emphasizes JCAHO, NCQA, Medicare, and state licensure requirements including medical staff credentialing; the course stresses documentation issues. Data sets utilized to measure healthcare such as UHDDS, UACDS, MDS, HEDIS, and NPDB are covered. Cancer and Trauma registries, primary versus secondary records, data dictionaries, forms design, and screen design are reviewed. The CPR (computer-based patient record) is introduced; class 3 hours. Prereq(s): HE-115 or instructor’s consent [S]


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  • HE 226 - Health Information Management Clinical Practice I

    (3)
    Supervised learning is experienced in the basic functions of an HIM (health information management) department in hospitals accredited by the JCAHO and in select non-hospital settings. Emphasis is placed on student learning of HIM procedures, computer applications including registration and master patient index, data collection, analysis and presentation, data integrity and productivity assessment, protection of patient confidentiality, professional conduct, and ethical behavior. Prereq(s): HE-103, 115; or instructor’s consent [F]


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  • HE 244 - Health Statistics

    (2)
    Covers common health statistics; includes converting data into information. Prereq(s): INFS 1010, HE 115; or instructor’s consent [F]


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  • HE 245 - Clinical Coding and Classification I

    (4)


    Classification and coding systems for most health care settings; focus on accurate coding as major anti-fraud measure by substantiation of diagnoses and service through documentation and as a legitimate reimbursement optimizer.; class 3 hours, lab 3 hours. 245 ICD-10-CM/PCS conventions, quality control, principal diagnosis identification, coding reference, DRGs, severity, sequencing and methodology. Prereq(s): HE 115, BIOL 2010, 2020; or instructor’s consent Coreq(s): HE 211 [F] Note(s):  

    245-ICD-10-CM/PCS conventions, quality control, principal diagnosis identification, coding reference, DRGs, severity, sequencing and methodology. 255-CPT-4 coding and documentation, relationship of coding to managed care, compliance, and chargemasters; APCs, groupers, encoders, and coding references. Although ICD-10-CM/PCS is utilized in case studies, emphasis is placed on accurate CPT-4 (including) E&M and HCPS) coding as an anti-fraud measure along with substantiation of services by documentation. The relationship of coding to managed care, compliance and chargemaster is explored. Through coding with documentation substantiation as a legitimate reimbursement optimizer is stressed.

    Prereq for 245: HE 115, BIOL 2010, 2020; or instructor’s consent. Coreq for 245: HE 211. Prereq for 255; HE-211, 245; or instructor’s consent. (245-F, 255-S).


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  • HE 246 - ICD-10-CM

    (4)
    This course is an introduction to the ICD-10-CM classification system of symptoms, conditions of the International Classification of Diseases Procedural Clinical Modification. The course will specification conventions and guidelines, quality control, principal diagnosis identification, coding refer methodology. Prereq(s): BIOL 2010 Coreq(s): HE 212, BIOL 2020 (S) Note(s): Student must be AT COLLEGE LEVEL IN ALL AREAS to take this course.


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  • HE 247 - Healthcare Quality, Utilization, and Risk Management

    (2)
    This course addresses the use and collection of aggregate data in the evaluation of healthcare services. The exploration of quality improvement, committee functions, critical pathways, risk management, utilization review, and peer review organizations. Admission and level of care criteria are emphasized along with risk management indicators and data quality; class 1 hour, lab 3 hours. Prereq(s): HE-225 or instructor’s consent [S]


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  • HE 248 - Reimbursement Methodologies

    (3)
    This course explores prospective payment systems, DRG assignments, groupers, APCs, RBRVS, PPS, capitalitation, third party payers, practice management including personnel issues, scheduling and referrals, billing and insurance, patient accounting overview, antifraud measures, chargemaster, EOBs, check and balance procedures, comprehensive claims tracking and reporting, financial statements, management reporting and managed care contracts; class 2 hours, lab 3 hours. Prereq(s): HE-225, 245 or instructor’s consent [S]


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  • HE 255 - Clinical Coding and Classification II

    (4)


    Classification and coding systems for most health care settings; focus on accurate coding as major anti-fraud measure by substantiation of diagnoses and service through documentation and as a legitimate reimbursement optimizer.; class 3 hours, lab 3 hours.

    245-ICD-10-CM/PCS conventions, quality control, principal diagnosis identification, coding reference, DRGs, severity, sequencing and methodology. 255-CPT-4 coding and documentation, relationship of coding to managed care, compliance, and chargemasters; APCs, groupers, encoders, and coding references. Although ICD-10-CM/PCS is utilized in case studies, emphasis is placed on accurate CPT-4 (including) E&M and HCPS) coding as an anti-fraud measure along with substantiation of services by documentation. The relationship of coding to managed care, compliance and chargemaster is explored. Through coding with documentation substantiation as a legitimate reimbursement optimizer is stressed.

    Prereq for 245: HE 115, BIOL 2010, 2020; or instructor’s consent. Coreq for 245: HE 211. Prereq for 255; HE-211, 245; or instructor’s consent. (245-F, 255-S). Prereq(s): HE-211, 245; or instructor’s consent [S]


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  • HE 256 - Health Information Management Clinical Practice II

    (3)
    Supervised learning is experienced in the basic functions of an HIM (health information management) department in hospitals accredited by the JCAHO and in select non-hospital settings. Emphasis is placed on student learning of HIM procedures, computer applications including registration and master patient index, data collection, analysis and presentation, data integrity and productivity assessment, protection of patient confidentiality, professional conduct, and ethical behavior. Prereq(s): HE 127, 226, 297; or instructor’s consent Coreq(s): HE 255 [F]


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  • HE 257 - ICD-10-PCS

    (3)
    This course is an introduction to the ICD-10-PCS classification system for coding procedures of Diseases Procedural Classification System - ICD-10-PCS. Prereq(s): HE 246, ICD-10-CM, BIOL 2020, HE 257 (F) Note(s): Student must be AT COLLEGE LEVEL IN ALL AREAS to take this course.


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  • HE 297 - Organization and Supervision for Healthcare Professionals

    (2)
    Basic principles of management; the strategic management process; operational management on the microlevel, midlevel, and organization-wide level; space design and management; human resource management; and financial management, including business plans and budgets, healthcare accounting and finance, and capital expense and investment. Prereq(s): HE-115, 225; or instruc tor’s consent [F]


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Health Science

  
  • ALH 211 - Management and Leadership for Health Supervisors

    (3)


    This course is designed to introduce the student to management functions and leadership principles and their application in health care organizations. Student projects will develop the student’s ability to apply the principles of organizational theory, management theory, management style and behavioral aspects of management across a variety of health care settings.

    Many allied health practitioners will assume the role of a manager during the course of their career. This course is designed to provide theory and application focusing on the development of leadership and management strategies and skills to prepare these practitioners to assume professional responsibilities in management and administration. [S] Note(s): There are allowances for the student to be below college level in some area of study. MATH (ACT subscore of <19 acceptable.


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  • HS 111 - Introduction to Healthcare Professions

    (3)
    An orientation to the nursing and allied health professions. Topics include the health care system in the United States, health professions involving patient care, and health related professions. Special emphasis is given to the health care programs of study available at Chattanooga State and steps the potential student can take to prepare for program admission. [E] Note(s): College level in reading and writing; no requirement in math.


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  • HS 123 - Introduction to Radiation Oncology

    (3)
    Overview of radiation therapy; medical terminology, ethics and the law, patient care, cancer management, radiation therapy rationale, usage, and physics, and basic machine usage. Prereq(s): A prerequisite to all HS courses numbered above 111 is admission into the Radiation Therapy Technology program in which the course is requiredPlease consult the SUMMARY OF REQUIRED HOURS or the specific program brochureAll HS courses shown in the same term are corequisites and all HS courses shown in the preceding term are HS prerequisites [F]


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  • HS 172 - Anatomy and Imaging

    (2)
    In-depth study of transverse, longitudinal, sagittal and coronal cross sections of the total body; use of computerized tomography, magnetic resonance, ultrasonography and nuclear medicine images in the localization and follow-up of tumors after radiation treatment. Prereq(s): A prerequisite to all HS courses numbered above 111 is admission into the Radiation Therapy Technology program in which the course is requiredPlease consult the SUMMARY OF REQUIRED HOURS or the specific program brochureAll HS courses shown in the same term are corequisites and all HS courses shown in the preceding term are HS prerequisites [F]


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  • HS 200 - Clinical Education Methodology

    (3)
    Aids instructors or future instructors in allied health and nursing programs to develop knowledge, skills and attitudes needed for effective teaching, supervision, and evaluation of students in clinical settings; focus on presenting real-world experience by providing students the opportunity to design, develop, implement and evaluate instruments and strategies transferable to clinical settings. Prereq(s): A prerequisite to all HS courses numbered above 111 is admission into the Radiation Therapy Technology program in which the course is requiredPlease consult the SUMMARY OF REQUIRED HOURS or the specific program brochureAll HS courses shown in the same term are corequisites and all HS courses shown in the preceding term are HS prerequisites [on demand]


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  • HS 214 - Radiation Physics I

    (4)
    Basic classical and modern physics concepts needed for physics involved in radiation therapy; includes math concepts needed for physics principles. Prereq(s): A prerequisite to all HS courses numbered above 111 is admission into the Radiation Therapy Technology program in which the course is requiredPlease consult the SUMMARY OF REQUIRED HOURS or the specific program brochureAll HS courses shown in the same term are corequisites and all HS courses shown in the preceding [F]


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  • HS 220 - Clinic I

    (7)
    Radiation therapy clinical methodology; develops skills and knowledge in radiation protection and quality assurance, simulation and treatment planning, treatment procedures using multiple megavoltage machines, and patient care and management; clinic hours: 520 in 220 and 230, 450 in 240. Prereq(s): A prerequisite to all HS courses numbered above 111 is admission into the Radiation Therapy Technology program in which the course is requiredPlease consult the SUMMARY OF REQUIRED HOURS or the specific program brochureAll HS courses shown in the same term are corequisites and all HS courses shown in the preceding term are HS prerequisites [F]


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  • HS 223 - Radiation Oncology I

    (3)
    Concepts of disease, types of growths, causative factors and biologic behavior of neoplastic disease; intro to specific malignant disease entities by site of occurrence; disease processes, staging, and treatment planning philosophy; inter-relating of treatment planning with clinical radiation therapy. Prereq(s): A prerequisite to all HS courses numbered above 111 is admission into the Radiation Therapy Technology program in which the course is requiredPlease consult the SUMMARY OF REQUIRED HOURS or the specific program brochureAll HS courses shown in the same term are corequisites and all HS courses shown in the preceding term are HS prerequisites [S]


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  • HS 224 - Radiation Physics II

    (4)
    Basic classical and modern physics concepts needed for physics involved in radiation therapy; includes math concepts needed for physics principles. Prereq(s): A prerequisite to all HS courses numbered above 111 is admission into the Radiation Therapy Technology program in which the course is requiredPlease consult the SUMMARY OF REQUIRED HOURS or the specific program brochureAll HS courses shown in the same term are corequisites and all HS courses shown in the preceding term are HS prerequisites [S]


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  • HS 230 - Clinic II

    (5)
    Radiation therapy clinical methodology; develops skills and knowledge in radiation protection and quality assurance, simulation and treatment planning, treatment procedures using multiple megavoltage machines, and patient care and management; clinic hours: 520 in 220 and 230, 450 in 240. Prereq(s): A prerequisite to all HS courses numbered above 111 is admission into the Radiation Therapy Technology program in which the course is requiredPlease consult the SUMMARY OF REQUIRED HOURS or the specific program brochureAll HS courses shown in the same term are corequisites and all HS courses shown in the preceding term are HS prerequisites [S]


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  • HS 233 - Radiation Oncology II

    (3)
    Concepts of disease, types of growths, causative factors and biologic behavior of neoplastic disease; intro to specific malignant disease entities by site of occurrence; disease processes, staging, and treatment planning philosophy; inter-relating of treatment planning with clinical radiation therapy. Prereq(s): A prerequisite to all HS courses numbered above 111 is admission into the Radiation Therapy Technology program in which the course is requiredPlease consult the SUMMARY OF REQUIRED HOURS or the specific program brochureAll HS courses shown in the same term are corequisites and all HS courses shown in the preceding term are HS prerequisites [Su]


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