2009-2010 Catalog and Student Handbook 
    
    May 17, 2024  
2009-2010 Catalog and Student Handbook [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 

Early Childhood Education

  
  
  • ECED 2030 - Infant and Toddler Care


    Infant and Toddler Care is a course in the care and education of infants and toddlers (birth to age three) in a group setting, such as childcare centers, family childcare homes and Early Head Start. The course includes rationales and strategies for supporting the whole child, including cognitive, language, social, emotional and physical development in a safe and responsive environment. Emphasis is on relationship-based care and education with special attention to the unique environmental aspects of programs for children under age three.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    3 Credit Hours; 3 Lecture Hours  (Variable)

    Credits: 3


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  • ECED 2060 - Development of Exceptional Children


    Development of Exceptional Children explores practices that early childhood professionals can apply to develop a more inclusive and accessible environment for all young children ages birth through eight. It provides students with skills to include children of all abilities through appropriate arrangement of the environment. The course also includes strategies for developing strong relationships with families and with other community agencies. Field experience is required.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisites: DSPR 0800/0870 and DSPW 0800 or appropriate entrance scores. 3 Credit Hours - 3 Lecture Hours (Variable)

    Credits: 3


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  • ECED 2160 - Final Practicum


    Final Practicum is a supervised clinical experience with a minimum of 15 clock hours in seminar and 90 clock hours in a clinical site approved by the Department (accredited agency, 3-star or Dept. approval site). Up to 45 hours may be completed in the student’s employment site with department approval. Focuses on the student’s demonstration of competencies that produce positive developmental outcomes for young children ages birth through eight.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite: ECED 2130. This should be one of the last courses taken in the ECED program.

    3 Credit Hours - 1 Lecture Hour, 2 Lab Hours. (Variable)

    Credits: 3


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Economics

  
  
  

Education

  
  
  
  • EDUC 1015 - Applications of Student Advancement and Leadership


    Applications of Student Advancement and Leadership is an introduction to the theories of student leadership with an emphasis on applications relevant to Northeast State Technical Community College. Students will develop an understanding of the importance of student involvement. The course includes an opportunity for student leadership certification and service learning.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    This course is open to all students. Note: This course is recommended for students serving in leadership roles at Northeast State, such as Student Ambassadors, Student Government Association participants, and members of student organizations.

    1 Credit Hour - 1 Lecture Hour (F, S)

    Credits: 1


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  • EDUC 2300 - Introduction to Education


    Introduction to Education provides the student interested in the teaching profession with a survey of the opportunities, problems, and realities of teaching. Topics such as roles of the professional teacher, teaching as a career, and the teaching/learning process are discussed in the course. Students also are involved in learning how to use and integrate instructional technology in today’s classroom. Particular attention will be given to educating teachers as leaders for the 21st Century. Field experience is required (20 hours).

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisites: DSPR 0800/0870 and DSPW 0800 or appropriate entrance scores. 3 Credit Hours - 3 Lecture Hours (Variable)

    Credits: 3


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Electrical Technology

  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  • ELEC 2110 - Transformers and Power Factor Applications


    Transformers and Power Factor Applications emphasizes theory and application by requiring students to make connections on single-phase and three-phase transformers; calculate phase and line current, and phase and line voltage; and calculate efficiency, power factors of AC circuits and KVAR needed for power factor correction. Students will also calculate over current protection and conductor sizes per NEC requirements and verify transformer calculations with computer software.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite: ELEC 1120

    4 Credit Hours - 3 Lecture Hours, 2 Lab Hours (F)

    Credits: 4


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  • ELEC 2210 - Magnetic Motor Controls


    Magnetic Motor Controls is a study of devices such as relays, contactors, solenoids, and motor starting methods including: full voltage starting, primary resistance starting, autotransformer starting, impedance starting, star-delta starting, and part winding starting. Emphasis is on applications of jogging, plugging, timers, reversing starters and reduced voltage starting methods for motors. Additional emphasis is on the ability to read and draw straight line drawings for automated and complex control circuits.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Co-requisite: ELEC 1310

    4 Credit Hours - 3 Lecture Hours, 3 Lab Hours (S)

    Credits: 4


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  • ELEC 2310 - Residential and Commercial Wiring


    Residential and Commercial Wiring is a comprehensive study of the current NEC requirements pertaining to the installation of electrical conductors and equipment in residential and commercial occupancies. The student will be required to calculate branch circuit, feeder, and service conductor sizes; calculate pull box and conduit fill; identify and safely install major types of electrical conductors and equipment in a neat and workmanlike manner. The installation of the major types of raceways, cable systems, and service equipment will be stressed.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite: ELEC 1210

    4 Credit Hours - 3 Lecture Hours, 3 Lab Hours (S)

    Credits: 4


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  • ELEC 2350 - Industrial Electronics


    Industrial Electronics covers the basic principles of switching transistors; silicon controlled rectifier circuits; relay and timing circuits; photoelectric devices; unijunction transistors; DIACs; TRIACs; proximity devices; and rectification of single and polyphase power. In addition to demonstrating a working knowledge of industrial electronic controls, students are required to perform all relevant calculations, measurements and verifications by the proper use of lab equipment and computer software.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite: ELEC 1120 or ELEC 1130
    4 Credit Hours - 3 Lecture Hours, 2 Lab Hours (F)

    Credits: 4


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  • ELEC 2400 - Industrial Programmable Controllers I


    Industrial Programmable Controllers I covers the theory of operation and applications of (Siemens) Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) used in the process industry. Students will be required to develop basic PLC ladder programs and verify their operation in a lab environment by hardwiring components to the PLC. Programming will be performed with handheld programmers and via computer software. The operation of sensors and detectors used in PLC circuits will be emphasized. Students will also be required to program and hardwire circuits using Pico controllers.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite: ELEC 2210 or instructor’s permission.

    4 Credit Hours - 3 Lecture Hours, 3 Lab Hours (F)

    Credits: 4


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  • ELEC 2410 - Industrial Programmable Controllers II


    Industrial Programmable Controllers II covers the coverage of the theory of operation and application of Allen-Bradley PLCs in the process industry by requiring students to develop PLC ladder programs using various instructions and mathematical functions. The application of analog circuits is also covered. Programming will be performed with hand-held programmers and via computer software. Students are also required to hardwire components to the PLC and to verify the operation of their programs.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisites: ELEC 2210 or instructor’s permission.

    4 Credit Hours - 3 Lecture Hours, 3 Lab Hours (S)

    Credits: 4


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Emergency Medical Technician

  
  
  
  • EMTP 1050 - Emergency Medical Technician Basic II


    Emergency Medical Technician Basic II is a continuation of EMTP 1030. Topics include: trauma, environmental and childbirth emergencies. Special emphasis will be placed on pharmacology, pediatric emergencies and splinting and bandaging techniques. Clinical rotations are completed in local emergency departments and area ambulance services where the student will perform intravenous access techniques, patient assessments and treatment. The successful completion of this course satisfies one of the eligibility criteria for taking the Emergency Medical Technology Basic licensure examination given by the Tennessee Department of Health, Division of Emergency Medical Services. Students are required to obtain liability insurance coverage ($1,000,000-$3,000,000).

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite: EMTP 1030
    7 Credit Hours - 6 Lecture Hours, 2 Lab Hours

    Credits: 7


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  • EMTP 1060 - Emergency Medical Technician - Accelerated


    Emergency Medical Technician - Accelerated includes topics such as: roles and responsibilities; medical, legal, and ethical issues; anatomy and physiology of human body systems with an emphasis on the cardiovascular and respiratory systems; fluids, electrolytes and acid-base balance. Topics also include airway management and medical and trauma patient assessment, medical, environmental, and childbirth emergencies. Special emphasis will be placed on pharmacology, pediatric emergencies, and splinting and bandaging techniques. Clinical rotations are completed in local emergency departments and area ambulance services where the student will perform intravenous access techniques, patient assessments, and treatment. The successful completion of this course satisfies one of the eligibility criteria for taking the Emergency Medical Technology Basic licensure examination given by the Tennessee Department of Health, Division of Emergency Medical Services. Students are required to obtain liability insurance coverage ($1,000,000-$3,000,000).

    Prerequisites & Notes
    14 Credit Hours - 12 Lecture Hours, 4 Lab Hours

    Credits: 14


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  • EMTP 1070 - Extended Skills Reciprocity Module IV Therapy


    Extended Skills Reciprocity Module IV Therapy fulfills the reciprocity requirements for the State of Tennessee. This course continues the Emergency Medical Technology-Basic’s education and is for individuals who took the Emergency Medical Technology-Basic course prior to 2002-2003. Course coverage continues pre-hospital care with emphasis on respiratory and cardiovascular systems as well as the treatment of hypoprofusion. Expanded topics include pharmacology, fluids and electrolytes, acid-base balance and blood glucose determination. The clinical portion of the course is completed in local emergency departments performing intravenous techniques. Successful completion of the course fulfills reciprocity requirements and allows the reciprocity student and the Emergency Medical Technology-Basic student to sit for the state licensure exam. Students are required to obtain liability insurance coverage ($1,000,000-$3,000,000).

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite: Student must be licensed at the EMT-Basic level.
    3 Credit Hours - 2 Lecture Hours, 2 Lab Hours

    Credits: 3


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  • EMTP 2110 - International Trauma Life Support (BTLS)


    International Trauma Life Support is designed to help the student assess and treat a patient suffering traumatic injuries. The major focus of the course is for the student to be able to identify conditions in a trauma patient that are life-threatening or may become so. Emphasis is placed on identifying and correcting life threatening injuries that require immediate transport. Upon successful completion of this course, the student will receive certification by the Tennessee Chapter of the American College of Emergency Physicians, ITLS.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    1 Credit Hour - 2 Lecture Hours

    Credits: 1


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  • EMTP 2200 - Introduction to Advanced Patient Care for the Paramedic


    Introduction to Advanced Patient Care for the Paramedic is an overview of the paramedic’s role as a professional member of a healthcare team. Areas of discussion include the standards associated with professional behavior, roles and responsibilities, medical ethics, and EMS systems. A concentrated study of human anatomy and physiology will also be covered with particular emphasis on those body systems whose dysfunction exhibits an immediate life-threatening condition to the patient. Various forms of vascular access are introduced along with several laws of physics concerning water and electrolyte distribution, pH regulation, cardiac output and cellular respiration.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisites: Acceptance into the Emergency Medical Technology-Paramedic program; EMTP 1030 and EMTP 1050.
    4 Credit Hours - 3 Lecture Hours, 3 Lab Hours

    Credits: 4


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  • EMTP 2210 - Advanced Patient Care for the Paramedic I


    Advanced Patient Care for the Paramedic I is an in-depth study of pharmacology, advanced airway management, infectious disease, advanced trauma management and patient assessment. Students learn an extensive application of those drugs used to treat medical and traumatic emergencies. Emphasis is placed on drug calculation, actions, indications, contraindications, dosage, interactions, controlled substances, Food and Drug Administration (FDA) requirements and routes of administration. A broad based study of those issues and advanced skills impacting the Paramedic is conducted. Advanced and basic airway maintenance is introduced in this course. Students are also required to complete clinical rotations in the operating room where they will perform endotracheal intubations.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisites: Acceptance into the Emergency Medical Technology-Paramedic program, EMTP 1030, EMTP 1050, and EMTP 2200. Corequisite: EMTP 2215
    17 Credit Hours - 15 Lecture Hours, 6 Lab Hours

    Credits: 17


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  • EMTP 2220 - Advanced Patient Care for the Paramedic II


    Advanced Patient Care for the Paramedic II is an in-depth advanced study of cardiology, obstetrics, gynecology, pediatrics and other medical emergencies. Emphasis is placed on the hemodynamics of perfusion, cardiac pharmacology, electrophysiology and rhythm interpretation including 12 lead electrocardiograms. Additional areas of focus are the management and recognition of acute myocardial infarction, coronary heart disease, management of hypertension, cerebrovascular accidents, and life-threatening arrhythmias. Specialized treatment of the neonate including airway management, vascular access, drug therapy, destination considerations and cardiac abnormalities are covered as well. Successful completion of this course will result in the student being endorsed in Neonatal Advanced Life Support by the American Academy of Pediatrics, American Heart Association. Additional areas of study include neurological emergencies, endocrinology disorders, behavior and psychiatric disorders.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Emergency Medical Technology-Paramedic program;EMTP 2210; EMTP 2215. Corequisite: EMTP 2225.
    16 Credit Hours - 14 Lecture Hours, 6 Lab Hours

    Credits: 16


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  • EMTP 2225 - Advanced Patient Care for the Paramedic Clinical Practicum II


    Advanced Patient Care for the Paramedic Clinical Practicum II is a continuation of the clinical/field internship clinical experience. Students are required to complete approximately 150 hours of clinical/field internship in, but not limited to, the emergency department, the pre-hospital setting, the recovery unit, neonatal ICU, pediatric ICU, the coronary care unit, ICU, the labor and delivery unit and the psychiatric unit.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Emergency Medical Technology-Paramedic program; EMTP 2210; EMTP 2215. Corequisite: EMTP 2220.
    1 Credit Hour - 10 Clinical Hours

    Credits: 1


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  • EMTP 2230 - Advanced Patient Care for the Paramedic Clinical Practicum III


    Advanced Patient Care for the Paramedic Clinical Practicum III is a continuation of the clinical/field internship clinical experience. Students are required to complete approximately 325 hours of clinical/field internship in the emergency department, the pre-hospital setting, and pediatric ICU. Successful completion of this course will result in the student being endorsed in Advanced Cardiac Life Support by the American Heart Association and in Pediatric Advanced Life Support by the American Academy of Pediatrics, and the American Heart Association.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Emergency Medical Technology-Paramedic program; EMTP 2220; EMTP 2225.
    3 Credit Hours - 30 Clinical Hours

    Credits: 3


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English

  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

French

  
  
  
  

Geography

  
  
  
  
  • GEOG 2010 - Introduction to GIS Technology


    Introduction to Geography Information Systems (GIS) is a study 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.  Equivalent to CJCR 2010 and CSCI 2010.)

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisites:  DSPR 0800 or 0870, DSPW 0800, and DSPM 0700, or appropriate entrance scores.

    3 Credit Hours

    Credits: 3


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Health

  
  
  
  
  

Health-Related Professions

  
  
  • HRPR 1100 - Medical Terminology for Health-Related Professions


    Medical Terminology for Health-Related Professions emphasizes the clear, concise information needed in order to build the vocabulary foundation required for competence in all phases of medical office responsibility and/or health-related professions.  Terms are organized according to body systems, and extensive practice builds solid skills in spelling and pronunciation.  (Designed to assist current or future practitioners in medical office or health-related professions.)  Same as OFMG 1100.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    None   

    3 Credit Hours - 3 Lecture Hours

    Credits: 3


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History

  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

Humanities

  
 

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