2017-2018 Catalog and Student Handbook 
    
    May 15, 2024  
2017-2018 Catalog and Student Handbook [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 

English

  
  
  
  

Entertainment Technology

  
  • ENT 1100 - Introduction to Entertainment


    Introduction to Entertainment will introduce students to the concepts of various technology systems involved with live entertainment events. Some of the topics covered include the basic operation of the components and systems, technical requirements for events and venues. It will also look at employment opportunities and basic industry job descriptions. Upon successful completion of the course, students should be able to describe the equipment requirements for live events, such as touring performance events, and employment options.

    Credits: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisites: None

    Note: Course not designed for transfer.


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  • ENT 1330 - Recording Engineering II


    Recording Engineering II continues the concepts and creation of technical skills required for recording production. Topics covered during the course include the operation and interconnection of components of the recording process including consoles, amplifiers, software, processors, microphones and instruments. Upon successful completion of the course, students should be able to properly record a multi-track recording session.

    Credits: 3
    Lecture Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 2
    Contact Hours: 4
    Semester: Spring

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite: ENT 1300

    Note: Course not designed for transfer.


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  • ENT 1600 - Electronic Music/Digital Audio


    Electronic Music/Digital Audio studies several electronic instruments and devices. Emphasis is placed on fundamental instruments used in the recording industry including, but not limited to MIDI applications, features and application of sequences, sound modules, and digital keyboards. Upon successful completion of the course, students should be able to demonstrate their understanding by creating appropriate musical assignments using the equipment and methods covered.

    Credits: 3
    Lecture Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 2
    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisites: ENT 1300

    Note: Course not designed for transfer.


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  • ENT 1800 - Entertainment Business Management


    Entertainment Business Management introduces students to the business and management concepts within the entertainment and music industry. Topics covered during the course include artist management, tour management, venue management, and copyright law. The course also covers contracts in the areas of recording, publishing, concerts and events. This course will provide students with a broad knowledge of the real-world applications used within the industry.

    Credits: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Contact Hours: 3
    Semester: Spring

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite: ENT 1300

    Note: Course not designed for transfer.


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  • ENT 1900 - Sound and Lighting Capstone


    Sound and Lighting Capstone provides students the opportunity to create production for an event or concert. Topics include planning, preparing, and developing a specific sound and lighting project, selecting proper equipment, creating and monitoring a budget, and overseeing a complete sound and lighting project. Upon successful completion of the course, students should be able to set up and operate sound and lighting for concerts and events.

    Credits: 3
    Lecture Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 2
    Contact Hours: 4
    Semester: Spring

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite: ENT 1230

    Note: Course not designed for transfer.


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French

  
  
  
  

General Technology

  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  • MMEL 1232 - Instrumentation and Control Fundamentals


    Instrumentation and Control Fundamentals introduces the student to: (a) the concepts and devices associated with the sensing, measuring, and control of the basic process parameters of flow, pressure, level, and temperature; (b) the use of test instruments and devices to calibrate process instrumentation; and (c) the actual construction of basic instrument control loops on process simulators in a laboratory environment. This course is a self-paced combination of internet study, CD-ROM, and text material accompanied with scheduled instructor laboratory time at the Regional Center for Advanced Manufacturing (RCAM) on the Kingsport site of Northeast State.

    Credits: 2
    Lecture Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 2
    Contact Hours: 4
    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisites: Dean’s approval.

    Note: Course not designed for transfer.


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  • MMEL 1241 - Mechanical and Electrical Control Systems


    The Mechanical and Electrical Control Systems course concerns (a) electrical standards, (b) introduction to the design and understanding of electrical schematics, and (c) transformers and three-phase electrical fundamentals. This course is a self-paced combination of internet study, CD-ROM, and text material accompanied with scheduled instructor laboratory time at the Regional Center for Advanced Manufacturing (RCAM) on the Kingsport site of Northeast State.

    Credits: 2
    Lecture Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 3
    Contact Hours: 5
    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite: Dean’s approval.

    Note: Course not designed for transfer.


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  • MMEL 1242 - Mechanical Print Reading and Precision


    The Mechanical Print Reading and Precision Measurement course concerns the principles and procedures involved in reading and interpreting  blueprints as well as to familiarize the student with precision measuring tools and their correct use. This course is a self-paced combination of internet study accompanied with scheduled instructor laboratory time at the Regional Center for Advanced Manufacturing (RCAM) on the Kingsport site of Northeast State.

    Credits: 1
    Lecture Hours: 1
    Lab Hours: 1
    Contact Hours: 2
    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisites: Dean’s approval.

    Note: Course not designed for transfer.


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  • MMEL 1252 - Instrumentation and Control


    Instrumentation and Control is an in-depth study of piping and instrument drawings, interpretation of process control drawings, and in-depth study of the measurement and control of the following process parameters: pressure, liquid, fluid flow, temperature, and the application of control valves. This course is a self-paced internet study accompanied with scheduled instructor laboratory time at the Regional Center for Advanced Manufacturing (RCAM) on the Kingsport site of Northeast State.

    Credits: 1
    Lecture Hours: 1
    Lab Hours: 3
    Contact Hours: 5
    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisites: Dean’s approval.

    Note: Course not designed for transfer.


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  • MMEL 2211 - Welding Fundamentals


    Welding Fundamentals introduces the student to a Virtual 360 welding machine, shielded metal arc welding (SMAW), gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW), and thermal cutting processes. This course is a self-paced study using text material accompanied with scheduled instructor laboratory time at the Regional Center for Advanced Manufacturing (RCAM) on the Kingsport site of Northeast State.

    This training DOES NOT certify the student to weld on piping, vessels, or structural components.

    Credits: 2
    Lecture Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 2
    Contact Hours: 4
    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisites: Dean’s approval.

    Note: Course not designed for transfer.


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Geography

  
  
  
  
  • GEOG 1950 - ♦Introduction to GIS Technology


    Introduction to Geography Information Systems (GIS) is a study of the basics of using computerized map information in science, education, social sciences, and business applications. Students will learn to organize their own projects using mapping software, spatial data, GPS technology, and other emerging technologies. (Because of the technical nature of the course, students must demonstrate adequate computer skills before enrolling).

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisites: READ 0870, ENGL 0870, all required math learning support courses, or appropriate entrance scores.

    Note: This course is the same as CISP 1950 and CRMJ 1950.

    Note: ♦ Course designed for transfer.


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Health

  
  
  
  
  

Health-Related Professions

  

History

  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

Horticulture

  
  
  
  
  
  • HORT 1310 - ♦Horticultural Pesticides


    Horticultural Pesticides is a study of the identification and control of plant pests including insects, diseases and weeds. Topics include pest identification and chemical regulation, pesticide application, and safety.  Course work will satisfy re-certification point requirements and prepare students to take the Tennessee Commercial Pesticide Applications License test and the test for certification in Ornamental and Turf (C03).

    Credits: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Semester: Fall, Spring

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisites: All required math learning support courses, ENGL 0870, READ 0870,  or appropriate entrance scores.

    Note: ♦ Course designed for transfer.


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Humanities

  
  
  
  
  

Industrial Technology

  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
 

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