May 15, 2024

2017-2018 CATALOG

2017-2018 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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Religious Studies
	RELS 2610 - Old Testament Survey (3) Philosophical, religious, socio-political, and literary aspects of the Bible and its impact on Western Culture. Old Testament. Prereq(s): ENGL-1010 [F, S] Click here for Fall course scheduling information.
	RELS 2620 - New Testament Survey (3) Philosophical, religious, socio-political, and literary aspects of the Bible and its impact on Western Culture. New Testament. Prereq(s): ENGL-1010 [F, S] Click here for Fall course scheduling information.
	RELS 2990 - Special Topics in Religious Studies (3) Special topics of traditional and current relevance in Religious Studies; repeatable for credit on different topics. Prereq(s): ENGL-1010 [on demand] Click here for Fall course scheduling information.
Renaissance Institute
	RI 100 - Personal and College Success (3) Analysis of personal and academic strengths; career and life planning; building new skills and values; learning college and community culture and resources. A grade of “C’ or better is required. [E] Click here for Fall course scheduling information.
	RI 120 - Chattanooga’s African-American Experience—Contemporary Issues (2) Study of the African-American experience in Chattanooga; focus on issues of identity, diversity, conflict, and community. [on demand] Click here for Fall course scheduling information.
	RI 135 - Special Topics—Renaissance Institute (1-3) Study of contemporary, social, political, and/ or cultural issues; repeatable for credit on different topics. [on demand] Click here for Fall course scheduling information.
Respiratory Care Admission to the Respiratory Care Program is a prerequisite to all RC courses. Please consult the SUMMARY OF REQUIRED HOURS. All RC courses shown in the same term are corequisites and all RC courses shown in the preceding term(s) are RC prerequisites.
	RC 111 - Principles of Respiratory Care Procedures 1 (3) An introduction to the development of the respiratory care profession, including the basic legal and ethical components of the practice. Topics also include review of math, computer skills and terminology related to the field along with the study of medical gas therapy. Prereq(s): Current standing in respiratory care program [F] Note(s): class hours 2; lab hours 2. Click here for Fall course scheduling information.
	RC 112 - Principles of Respiratory Care Procedures 2 (4) In depth studies in respiratory care procedures to include humidity and aerosol therapy, airway management, pulmonary hygiene and hyper inflation therapy. A 3-hour lab supplements course material. Prereq(s): RC 111,142 [S] Click here for Fall course scheduling information.
	RC 113 - Principles of Respiratory Care Procedures 3 (4) In depth study of noninvasive ventilation, patient monitoring and assessment, safety issues and charting. A 3-hour lab supplements the course material. Prereq(s): RC 112,142,241 [Su] Click here for Fall course scheduling information.
	RC 142 - Cardiopulmonary Anatomy and Physiology (3) Consists of a study of the structure and function of the respiratory, cardiac and renal systems. Prereq(s): Current standing in the respiratory care program [F] Click here for Fall course scheduling information.
	RC 143 - Cardiopulmonary Pharmacology (2) Introduction to the drugs used in the care of patients with respiratory conditions. Includes dose calculations, methods of administration, and recognition of adverse effects. Prereq(s): RC 111,142 [S] Click here for Fall course scheduling information.
	RC 210 - Mechanical Ventilation (4) In-depth study of mechanical ventilation through didactic and guided lab experiences; critical care medicine principles as applied to rationale, institution and discontinuance of mechanical ventilation; basic ventilator operation and modification; class 3 hours, lab 3 hours. Prereq(s): RC113,242 [F] Click here for Fall course scheduling information.
	RC 212 - Cardiopulmonary Diagnostic Testing (3) Cardiopulmonary diagnostic testing and monitoring, major cardiovascular monitoring and supportive therapy concepts; EKG and pulmonary testing and interpretation, transcutaneous O2 monitoring, oximetry, end tidal CO2 monitoring; class 2 hours, lab 3 hours. Prereq(s): RC 210,221,243 [S] Click here for Fall course scheduling information.
	RC 213 - Advanced Respiratory Therapy Topics (3) Advanced topics including fluid and electrolyte balance, pulmonary rehabilitation, hemodynamics, and new techniques in respiratory care; practice exams to prepare for NBRC entry level and advanced practitioner exams. Prereq(s): RC 210,222,243 [Su] Click here for Fall course scheduling information.
	RC 214 - Advanced Practice (3) A comprehensive look into the advanced level practices expected of a therapist to include advanced life support, intra hospital transportation, assisting the physician, patient monitoring, education and rehabilitation, along with evaluating results from testing. [Su] Click here for Fall course scheduling information.
	RC 221 - Clinical Practicum 1 (5) Respiratory care procedures in hospital settings; clinical rotations may be scheduled during evening or night hours; clinical fee and liability insurance required; 24 lab hours; Satisfactory/No Credit grading. Oxygen therapy, medical gas cylinder use, humidity and aerosol therapy, IPPB, incentive spriometry, bronchial hygiene, chest physiotherapy, isolation techniques, cleaning and sterilization, CPR, physical assessment and arterial puncture. Prereq(s): RC 113,242 [F] Click here for Fall course scheduling information.
	RC 222 - Clinical Practicum 2 (5) Respiratory care procedures in hospital settings; clinical rotations may be scheduled during evening or night hours; clinical fee and liability insurance required; 24 lab hours; Satisfactory/No Credit grading. Emphasis on patient evaluation and clinical judgment; pediatric therapy, blood gas instrumentation and quality control procedures, EKG testing and interpretation, endotracheal intubation, pulmonary function testing, chest radiographs interpretation and home care. Prereq(s): RC 210,243 [S] Click here for Fall course scheduling information.
	RC 223 - Clinical Practicum 3 (4) Respiratory care procedures in hospital settings; clinical rotations may be scheduled during evening or night hours; clinical fee and liability insurance required; 24 lab hours; Satisfactory/No Credit grading. Emphasis on critical care procedures; initiation, monitoring and discontinuation of mechanical ventilation; neonatal-pediatric intensive care; hemodynamic monitoring and lab test interpretation. Prereq(s): RC 212,213,222 [Su] Click here for Fall course scheduling information.
	RC 241 - Arterial Blood Gas Analysis (2) General concepts of disease, human pathology, arterial blood gases, and acid-base concepts. Prereq(s): RC 111,142 [F] Click here for Fall course scheduling information.
	RC 242 - Cardiopulmonary Pathophysiology (3) Etiology, pathology, pathophysiology, symptoms, diagnosis, course, treatment, and prognosis of selected diseases that affect the cardiopulmonary system. Prereq(s): RC 112,143,241 [S] Click here for Fall course scheduling information.
	RC 243 - Neonatal and Pediatric Respiratory Care (3) Intro to common pediatric and neonatal cardiopulmonary disorders; intro to therapeutic modalities used in the treatment of infants and children, including critical care procedures. Prereq(s): RC 113,242 [S] Click here for Fall course scheduling information.
Security +
	ST 000 - Security + This certificate program is designed to add foundation-level skills in the security area for students that have completed the Computer Operations Technology program. Students will study general security concepts, communication security, infrastructure security, and the basics of Cryptography to protect data integrity. 450 clock hours. Prereq(s): VCOT Diploma or permission Click here for Fall course scheduling information.
Sociology
	SOCI 214 - Criminology (3) This course employs a broad-based interdisciplinary approach to theories of crime and criminal justice. More specifically, the course examines explanations about crime, the criminal, and societal responses. Prereq(s): ENGL 1010 [on demand] Click here for Fall course scheduling information.
	SOCI 216 - Cultural Anthropology (3) Comparative study of culture, social organization, economics, government, education, religion, language, and arts in various primitive and present societies. [E] Note(s): Fulfills a General Education requirement. Click here for Fall course scheduling information.
	SOCI 217 - Sociology of Aging (3) Basic course in social gerontology; focus on the aging process and the problems of the aged. [on demand] Click here for Fall course scheduling information.
	SOCI 218 - Race and Ethnicity (3) Sociological analysis of racial and ethnic relations in the United States. Historical and sociology overview of race and ethnicity focusing primarily on four ethnic groups: Native Americans, African Americans, Latinos, and Asian Americans. Brief analysis of white ethnic Americans of Irish, Italian, and Jewish ethnicities. Emphasis on group interrelations and their relations with the dominant culture. Global issues of race and ethnicity provide parameters for understanding issues within the United States. Prereq(s): ENGL 1010 [S] Click here for Fall course scheduling information.
	SOCI 219 - Violence and Society (3) Historical investigation into violence in American society and the evolutionary response of criminal justice agencies. Prereq(s): ENGL-1010 [on demand] Click here for Fall course scheduling information.
	SOCI 235 - Special Topics in Sociology (1-3) Specific topics of traditional and current sociological interest; repeatable for credit on different topics. Prereq(s): ENGL-1010 [on demand] Click here for Fall course scheduling information.
	SOCI 1010 - Introduction to Sociology (3) Intro to field of sociology; focus on basic concepts, principles, and processes used to study the structure and function of society. [E] Note(s): Fulfills a General Education requirement ►”common” Tennessee Public University Transfer Course. Click here for Fall course scheduling information.
	SOCI 1020 - Social Problems (3) Study of social problems in the U.S.; provides sociological perspective for making sense of future developments in our society. [F,S] Note(s): Fulfills a General Education requirement. ►”common” Tennessee Public University Transfer Course. Click here for Fall course scheduling information.
	SOCI 2010 - Marriage and Family (3) Emphasizes values and family dynamics of contemporary American life; helps students make knowledgeable choices in their interpersonal lives by providing sound facts and using a problem-solving approach. Prereq(s): ENGL-1010 [S] Note(s): ► Click here for Fall course scheduling information.
Spanish
	SPAN 1002 - Applied Spanish for Health Care (3) An applied linguistic course focusing on patient care within various medical disciplines. This course takes a pragmatic approach to linguistic instruction, focusing on acts of speech such as phrases and instructions specific to medical disciplines. Aspects of intercultural communication are included, with the aim of bridging potential cultural misunderstandings. Prereq(s): College level reading and writing [F, S] Note(s): This course does not satisfy the foreign language requirement or remove high school deficiencies for any degree program at Chattanooga State or any other college or university. Click here for Fall course scheduling information.
	SPAN 1003 - Medical Spanish 2 (3) Basic vocabulary to communicate at the elementary level in everyday situations in the medical field. Prereq(s): SPAN 1002 [S] 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. Click here for Fall course scheduling information.
	SPAN 1010 - Elementary Spanish 1 (4) Elementary grammar, vocabulary, reading, idiomatic conversation, and Spanish culture. [F, S] Click here for Fall course scheduling information.
	SPAN 1020 - Elementary Spanish 2 (4) Elementary grammar, vocabulary, reading, idiomatic conversation, and Spanish culture. Prereq(s): SPAN 1010 or WebCAPE score of 251-325 [F, S] Click here for Fall course scheduling information.
	SPAN 1990 - Spanish Field Work (1-3) Spanish language use in a professional work environment. Observation, development and practice. Students will develop greater conversational skills and language expertise by using their language on the job. Focus on greater fluency, colloquial usage and professional jargon. Prereq(s): SPAN-1020 or SPAN 1002 [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. Click here for Fall course scheduling information.
	SPAN 2010 - Intermediate Spanish 1 (3) Intermediate grammar, reading and conversation. Focus on oral skills and Spanish culture. Prereq(s): SPAN-1020 or WebCAPE score of 251-325. [F] Click here for Fall course scheduling information.
	SPAN 2020 - Intermediate Spanish 2 (3) Intermediate grammar, reading and conversation. Focus on reading and translation. Prereq(s): SPAN-2010 or WebCAPE score of 356 or higher. [S] Click here for Fall course scheduling information.
	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. Click here for Fall course scheduling information.
Speech
	SPCH 1010 - Fundamentals of Speech Communication (3) An introductory communication course that explores the basic concepts of interpersonal, small group; and public communication. Prereq(s): ENGL 1010 [E] Note(s): ► Meets General Education Oral Communication requirements as of Spring 2012. Cannot replace previous grade earned in SP 110. Click here for Fall course scheduling information.
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, medical terminology; clinical experience in campus practice lab. Second Semester Continued study of operative procedures and techniques; clinical experience in surgical areas of affiliated hospitals and Pharmacology. Third Semester Intensive clinical practice experience in a variety of surgical settings, microbiology; review for national certification examination. [Su] First Semester: [F]; Second Semester: [S]; Third Semester: [Su] Click here for Fall course scheduling information.
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] Click here for Fall course scheduling information.
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. Click here for Fall course scheduling information.
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 1 (3-4) Introduces foundational skills of acting to students interested in a career in theatre arts. [on demand] Click here for Fall course scheduling information.
	THEA 1120 - Acting 2 (4) 1110-Introduces foundational skills of acting to students interested in a career in theatre arts. Coreq(s): THEA 1030 [S] Click here for Fall course scheduling information.
	THEA 1230 - Movement 1 (3) Principles and techniques of improvisational dance and movement; exploration of movement as an integral part of the actor’s performance skills. Coreq(s): THEA 1030 [F] Click here for Fall course scheduling information.
	THEA 1235 - Movement 2 (3) Advances the skills of THEA 1230. Coreq(s): THEA 1030 [S] Click here for Fall course scheduling information.
	THEA 1320 - Stagecraft 1 (3) Exploration of the terminology, tools and techniques of theatrical stagecraft; introduction of process, principles, and techniques of scenic, lighting, sound, and costume design; practical application in the design areas. [on demand] Click here for Fall course scheduling information.
	THEA 1410 - Voice and Speech 1 (3) Introduces concepts and practices to develop a voice suitable for theatrical performance. Coreq(s): THEA 1030 [F] Click here for Fall course scheduling information.
	THEA 1420 - Voice and Speech 2 (3) Provides opportunity to train the voice for a wide range of situations in theatrical performance. Coreq(s): THEA 1030 [S] Click here for Fall course scheduling information.
	THEA 1520 - Improvisation 1 (3) Introduces foundational skills of improvisational acting to students interested in a career in the theatre arts. Coreq(s): THEA 1030 [F] Click here for Fall course scheduling information.
	THEA 1525 - Improvisation 2 (3) Advances skills of students to prepare them for performance situations. Coreq(s): THEA 1030 [S] Click here for Fall course scheduling information.
	THEA 2110 - Acting 3 (4) Develops and integrates voice, body, and face to enhance actor’s performance skills in classical and contemporary dramas. [F] Click here for Fall course scheduling information.
	THEA 2120 - Acting 4 (4) Applies collective knowledge and skills gained in the professional theatre program in context of a full-scale performance. Prereq(s): THEA 2110, THEA 2230, THEA 2310, THEA 2410, THEA 2520 [S] Click here for Fall course scheduling information.
	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 2520 Coreq(s): THEA 2120, THEA 2235, THEA 2320, THEA 2420, THEA 2525 [F, S] Click here for Fall course scheduling information.
	THEA 2230 - Movement 3 (3) Advances the skills of THEA 1235 so that students are more fully prepared for dramatic performance situations. [F] Click here for Fall course scheduling information.
	THEA 2235 - Movement 4 (3) Advances the skills of THEA 2230 so that students are more fully prepared for contemporary and musical theatre performance situations. Prereq(s): THEA 2110, THEA 2230, THEA 2310, THEA 2410, THEA 2520 [S] Click here for Fall course scheduling information.
	THEA 2310 - The Audition Process (3) Practical application of the audition process from selection of material to presentation. Explores the interview, cold reading, and the business of acting including professional conduct, photos, resumes, and marketing strategies. Prereq(s): THEA 1120, THEA 1235, THEA 1320, THEA 1420, THEA 1525 [F] Click here for Fall course scheduling information.
	THEA 2320 - Production Practicum (3) Exploration of the front and back of house components necessary to present a professional theatrical production. Includes stage management, crew, design, construction, marketing, box office, and house management. Practical application for end of semester capstone productions. Prereq(s): THEA 2110, THEA 2230, THEA 2310, THEA 2410, THEA 2520 [S] Click here for Fall course scheduling information.
	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 2520 Coreq(s): THEA 2120, THEA 2235, THEA 2320, THEA 2420, THEA 2525 [F, S] Click here for Fall course scheduling information.
	THEA 2410 - Voice and Speech 3 (3) Extends student’s ability to employ his/her voice to express emotion, develop character, and enhance performances. [F] Click here for Fall course scheduling information.
	THEA 2420 - Voice and Speech 4 (3) Prepares student to apply voice and speech skills to a professional performance. Prereq(s): THEA 2110, THEA 2230, THEA 2310, THEA 2410, THEA 2520 [S] Click here for Fall course scheduling information.
	THEA 2520 - Improvisation 3 (3) Advances skills of students; engages them in performance situations. [F] Click here for Fall course scheduling information.
	THEA 2525 - Improvisation 4 (3) Advances skills of students; engages them in professional performances. Prereq(s): THEA 2110, THEA 2230, THEA 2310, THEA 2410, THEA 2520 [S] Click here for Fall course scheduling information.
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] Click here for Fall course scheduling information.
	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): Fulfills a General Education requirement ►”common” Tennessee Public Universtiy Transfer Course. Click here for Fall course scheduling information.
	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] Click here for Fall course scheduling information.
	THEA 2430 - Musical Theatre Performance 1 (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] Click here for Fall course scheduling information.
	THEA 2440 - Musical Theatre Performance 2 (2) Advanced rehearsal and performance techniques and performance of a Musical Theatre Play. Prereq(s): THEA 2430 or instructor’s consent [on demand] Note(s): Repeatable six (6) times (up to 12 credits towards graduation). Click here for Fall course scheduling information.
	THEA 2610 - Costume Design and Construction 1 (3) Introduces the process of costuming including basic machine and hand-sewing techniques, beginning principles and elements of design as they apply to costuming, garment fitting, and pattern modification. The student will design and construct a costume. [F, S] Click here for Fall course scheduling information.
	THEA 2620 - Costume Design and Construction 2 (3) The course advances the work of THEA 2610 and includes patterning, alterations, draping, and period costuming. The student will design and construct a costume. Each student will choose a final project: historical research, design a show, or assist a designer during a production. Repeatable; maximum of 9 hours applicable towards a degree. Prereq(s): THEA 2610 or permission from instructor. [F,S] Click here for Fall course scheduling information.
	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. [0n demand] Click here for Fall course scheduling information.
	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] Click here for Fall course scheduling information.
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] Click here for Fall course scheduling information.
	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. Prereq(s): VETT 1020 and VETT 2015 Coreq(s): VETT 2010 [Su] Click here for Fall course scheduling information.
	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): Admission to the Veterinary Technology Program, VETT 1010 and BIOL 1110. Coreq(s): VETT 2015 Concurrent: HE 103 [Sp] Click here for Fall course scheduling information.
	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): VETT 1015, VETT 2010 and BIOL 2230 Coreq(s): VETT 2020 and VETT 2440 [F] Click here for Fall course scheduling information.
	VETT 2010 - Clinical Practicum 1 (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 1020 and VETT 2010 Coreq(s): VETT 1015 [Su] Click here for Fall course scheduling information.
	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): Admission to the Veterinary Technology Program and VETT 1010 Coreq(s): VETT 1020 [Sp] Click here for Fall course scheduling information.
	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 2000, VETT 2020 and VETT 2440 Coreq(s): VETT 2030 and VETT 2450 [Sp] Click here for Fall course scheduling information.
	VETT 2020 - Clinical Practicum 2 (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 1015 and VETT 2010 Coreq(s): VETT 2000 and VETT 2440 [F] Click here for Fall course scheduling information.
	VETT 2030 - Clinical Practicum 3 (5) 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 2000, VETT 2020, VETT 2440 and SPCH 1010 Coreq(s): VETT 2450 and VETT 2016 [Sp] Click here for Fall course scheduling information.
	VETT 2440 - 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, VETT 2010 Coreq(s): VETT 2000 and VETT 2020 [F] Click here for Fall course scheduling information.
	VETT 2450 - 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 2000, VETT 2020 and VETT 2440 Coreq(s): VETT 2030 and VETT 2016 [Sp] Click here for Fall course scheduling information.
Welding
	WT 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] Click here for Fall course scheduling information.
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] Note(s): Fulfills a General Education requirement. Click here for Fall course scheduling information.
Radiation Protection
	NP 101 - Nuclear Seminar (1) This course introduces the student to career opportunities in the nuclear field. Topics will include a brief history of nuclear energy, an overview of the nuclear power industry, radiation protection, nuclear safety culture principles, human performance tools, and medical applications of nuclear energy. [F] Note(s): Repeatable. Click here for Fall course scheduling information.
	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] Click here for Fall course scheduling information.
	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 instructor S] Click here for Fall course scheduling information.
	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 instructor Coreq(s): Concurrent: [S] Click here for Fall course scheduling information.
	RP 235 - Radiation Chemistry & Biology 4 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 instructor Concurrent: [F] Click here for Fall course scheduling information.
	RP 246 - Radiological Aspects of Reactor Designs (4) The study of the types of radiation and their properties relative to reactor design; class 3 hours, lab 3 hours. Prereq(s): RP 154 Concurrent: [F] Click here for Fall course scheduling information.
	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 204 Concurrent: [F] Click here for Fall course scheduling information.
	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] Click here for Fall course scheduling information.
Nuclear Power
	NP 110 - Power Plant Components 4 The purpose of this course is to introduce students to fundamental components and pieces of equipment used throughout nuclear power facilities such as pumps, valves, valve operators, filters, heat exchangers, air compressors, diesel engines, and steam turbines. The course will cover the purpose, design, operation, and maintenance requirements of many of the devices listed in ACAD 90-016. Human error prevention, troubleshooting, and communication skills will be emphasized. Coreq(s): NP 101 [F] Note(s): class 3 hours; lab 3 hours. Click here for Fall course scheduling information.
	NP 120 - Power Generating Systems 1 4 A study of the purpose, operational characteristics, and flow paths of power plant secondary systems. Students will be introduced to operational procedures and system and operator response to both normal and abnormal conditions. This course will cover many of the systems found in ACAD 90-016. Safety, troubleshooting, human error prevention tools, human performance tools, and communication skills will be emphasized. Prereq(s): NP 101, NP 110 Coreq(s): NP 125 [S] Note(s): class 3 hours, lab 3 hours. Click here for Fall course scheduling information.
	NP 125 - Introduction to Power Plant Instrumentation 3 The study of the theory of operation, design, construction, and application of power plant instrumentation systems. Prereq(s): EE 110, NP 101, NP 110 Coreq(s): NP 120 [S] Click here for Fall course scheduling information.
	NP 210 - Power Generating Systems 2 (4) The purpose of this course is to provide a study in power plant electrical generators and distribution equipment, steam turbines and turbine auxiliaries, turbine control, and operating procedures. A study of plant layout, flow, and electrical diagrams will be provided. this course will cover many of the systems found in ACAD 90-016. Safety, troubleshooting, human error prevention tools, human performance tools, and communication skills will be emphasized. Prereq(s): NP 120, NP 125 [F] Note(s): class 3 hours, lab 3 hours. Click here for Fall course scheduling information.
	NP 215 - Power Plant Chemistry (3) This course will introduce the student nuclear power plant operator with basic principles of chemical reactions, metal corrosion, and the effects of nuclear operations on the chemistry of water. Students also will be introduced to atomic structure, nuclear interactions and reactions, and the fission process. Prereq(s): NP 120, NP 125 [F] Note(s): class 2 hours; lab 3 hours. Click here for Fall course scheduling information.
	NP 220 - Reactor Theory (4) The purpose of this course is to provide a study in the types of radiation and their properties relative to reactor design. Factors and processes relative to the control and operation of a pressurized water reactor will be introduced. Basic reactor startup, shutdown, and emergency operating procedures will be covered. This course will cover many of the primary systems found in ACAD 90-016. Safety, troubleshooting, human error prevention tools, human performance tools, and communication skills will be emphasized. Prereq(s): NP 210, NP 215 [S] Note(s): class 3 hours, lab 3 hours. Click here for Fall course scheduling information.

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THEA 1420 - Voice and Speech 2

THEA 1520 - Improvisation 1

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