2011-2012 Catalog and Student Handbook [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Course Descriptions
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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: READ 0870 and ENGL 0800/0870 or appropriate entrance scores.
3 Credit Hours - 3 Lecture Hours (Variable)
Note: * Course designed for transfer.
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.
Note: This should be one of the last courses taken in the ECED program.
3 Credit Hours - 1 Lecture Hour, 2 Lab Hours. (Variable)
Note: * Course designed for transfer.
Credits: 3
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*ECED 2990 - Special Topics in Early Childhood Education Special Topics in Early Childhood Education features an in depth examination or practicum experience in a selected early childhood educational topic. Such topics might include: early childhood curriculum planning, intellectual development, environmental design, special children’s needs and emotional development. This course is offered upon sufficient interest in a specific topic and may be repeated for credit when course content varies.
Prerequisites & Notes Prerequisite: Departmental approval.
1-3 Credit Hours (Variable)
Note: * Course designed for transfer.
Credits: 1 to 3
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Economics |
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Education |
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*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 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)
Note: * Course designed for transfer.
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: READ 0870 and ENGL 0800/0870 or appropriate entrance scores.
3 Credit Hours - 3 Lecture Hours (Variable)
Note: * Course designed for transfer.
Credits: 3
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Electrical Technology |
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ELEC 1010 - Introduction to Electricity Introduction to Electricity is a study of DC/AC theory, ohms law, resistors, inductors, capacitors, motors, motor controllers, single phase transformers, the proper use of test equipment, conduit installation, conductor sizing and methods of connection. Strong emphasis is placed on safety to include: lock-out/tag-out procedures and proper use of GFCI devices.
Prerequisites & Notes 3 lecture hours - 3 lab hours (F,S)
Note: Course not designed for transfer.
Credits: 4
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ELEC 1110 - DC Fundamentals DC Fundamentals requires the student to calculate voltage, current, resistance, and power of series, parallel, and combinational series-parallel circuits with DC power supplies. Students are also required to: calculate all circuit parameters, measure circuit parameters and verify the results of calculations by proper use of laboratory test equipment as well as computer applications. Students must also explain the characteristics, ratings, proper testing procedures, and connections for batteries.
Prerequisites & Notes 4 Credit Hours - 3 Lecture Hours, 2 Lab Hours (F)
Note: Course not designed for transfer.
Credits: 4
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ELEC 1120 - AC Fundamentals AC Fundamentals emphasizes skills in selecting and using trigonometric functions to calculate values of Resistance (R), Inductance (L) and Capacitance (C) required to produce any desired voltage, current, and impedance in AC circuits. Students will also analyze R-L-C series, parallel and combination circuits and are required to verify the results of the calculations by proper use of laboratory test equipment and computer applications. Students are also required to calculate values of current and voltage for single-phase and three-phase transformers.
Prerequisites & Notes Prerequisite: ELEC 1110
4 Credit Hours - 3 Lecture Hours, 2 Lab Hours (S)
Note: Course not designed for transfer.
Credits: 4
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ELEC 1130 - DC/AC Fundamentals with Transformers DC/AC Fundamentals with Transformers requires the student to calculate voltage, current, resistance, and power of series, parallel, and combination series-parallel resistive and reactive circuits using direct and alternating current. Students are required to verify their calculations by proper utilization of laboratory test equipment. Students must connect circuits and calculate voltage and current for single-phase and three-phase transformers.
Prerequisites & Notes Prerequisite: ELEC 1010
4 Credit Hours - 3 Lecture Hours, 3 Lab Hours (F)
Note: Course not designed for transfer.
Credits: 4
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ELEC 1210 - National Electric Code Interpretations I National Electric Code Interpretations I is an introductory study of the minimum NEC requirements pertaining to the installation of electrical conductors and equipment. The student must calculate conductor sizes, voltage drop, box fill, overcurrent protection, and determine the type, required number and location of outlets and switches. While practicing electrical safety per NFPA 70E, students will troubleshoot and install branch circuits in a neat and workmanlike manner.
Prerequisites & Notes Prerequisites: None
4 Credit Hours - 3 Lecture Hours, 2 Lab Hours (F)
Note: Course not designed for transfer.
Credits: 4
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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)
Note: Course not designed for transfer.
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, wye-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 Prerequisite: ELEC 1110
4 Credit Hours - 3 Lecture Hours, 2 Lab Hours (S)
Note: Course not designed for transfer.
Credits: 4
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ELEC 2310 - National Electric Code Interpretations II National Electric Code Interpretations II is a comprehensive study of the current NEC requirements pertaining to the installation of electrical conductors and equipment. The student will be required to calculate branch circuit, feeder, and service conductor sizes; calculate pull box and conduit fill; identify, troubleshoot, and safely install major types of electrical conductors and equipment in a neat and workmanlike manner. The installation of major types of raceways, cables, and service equipment will be stressed.
Prerequisites & Notes Prerequisite: ELEC 1210
4 Credit Hours - 3 Lecture Hours, 2 Lab Hours (S)
Note: Course not designed for transfer.
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
4 Credit Hours - 3 Lecture Hours, 2 Lab Hours (F)
Note: Course not designed for transfer.
Credits: 4
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ELEC 2400 - Siemens PLC Programming Siemens PLC Programming covers the theory of operation and applications of 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 via computer software. The operation of sensors and detectors used in PLC circuits will be emphasized.
Prerequisites & Notes Prerequisite: ELEC 1120 or instructor’s permission.
4 Credit Hours - 3 Lecture Hours, 2 Lab Hours (F)
Note: Course not designed for transfer.
Credits: 4
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ELEC 2410 - Allen-Bradley PLC Programming Allen-Bradley PLC Programming covers 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 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 1120 or instructor’s permission.
4 Credit Hours - 3 Lecture Hours, 2 Lab Hours (S)
Note: Course not designed for transfer.
Credits: 4
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Emergency Medical Technician |
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EMT 1000 - Emergency Medical Technician Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) provides an overview of Emergency Medical Systems, communication and documentation skills, understanding data research collection, workforce and patient safety, EMT wellness, medical terminology, medical legal and ethical issues, life span development, overview of the public healthcare system, anatomy and physiology of the human body, basic pharmacology, basic airway management techniques, medical and trauma patient assessment, splinting and bandaging, shock pathophysiology and resuscitation management, special needs patients and EMS operations. This class will also include cardiopulmonary resuscitation certification by the American Heart Association. Students will be required to obtain liability insurance coverage ($1,000,000 to $3,000,000) before going to any clinical rotations. Clinical rotations are completed with local clinical affiliates, emergency departments, and area ambulance services where the student will perform patient assessments. The successful completion of the course satisfies one of the eligibility criteria for taking the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technician EMT licensure exam and the Tennessee Department of Health, Division of EMS.
Prerequisites & Notes 8 Credit Hours- 6 Lecture Hours, 4 Lab Hours (F)
Credits: 8
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EMTA 1100 - Advanced Emergency Medical Technician Advanced Emergency Medical Technician gives more depth and breadth to the topics on: Emergency Medical Systems, communication and team communication dynamics, interviewing techniques, defusing strategies, documentation skills, understand data research collection and using evidence based decision making, prevention of work related injuries, disease transmission and patient safety, Advanced EMT wellness, medical terminology, medical legal and ethical issues, confidentiality, advanced directives, tort and criminal law, mandatory reporting, life span development, overview of the public health care system, anatomy and physiology of the human body, comprehensive knowledge of the respiratory and cardiovascular system perfusion assessment and management, principles of pharmacology and medication administration, fluids, electrolytes and acid-base balance, advanced airway management techniques, medical and trauma patient assessment, shock pathophysiology and resuscitation management, special needs patient populations and EMS operations.
Students are required to obtain liability insurance coverage ($1,000,000 to $3,000,000) before attending any clinical rotations. Clinical rotations are completed with local clinical affiliates, emergency departments, and area ambulance services where the student will be required to perform certain skills successfully and complete patient assessments. The successful completion of this course satisfies one of the eligibility criteria for taking the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technician Advance EMT licensure exam and the Tennessee Department of Health, Division of EMS.
Prerequisites & Notes Prerequisite: EMT1000
8 Credit Hours - 7 Lecture Hours, 2 Lab Hours (S)
Credits: 8
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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; EMT 1000 and EMTA 1100.
4 Credit Hours - 3 Lecture Hours, 3 Lab Hours (F)
Note: Course not designed for transfer.
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, EMT 1000, EMTA 1100, and EMTP 2200.
Corequisite: EMTP 2215
17 Credit Hours - 15 Lecture Hours, 6 Lab Hours (F)
Note: Course not designed for transfer.
Credits: 17
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EMTP 2215 - Advanced Patient Care for the Paramedic Clinical Practicum I Advanced Patient Care for the Paramedic Clinical Practicum I is an introduction to the clinical environment. Students will be required to complete approximately 150 hours of clinical/field internship in, but not limited to, the emergency department, the pre-hospital setting, the operating room and the morgue.
Prerequisites & Notes Prerequisites: Acceptance into the Emergency Medical Technology-Paramedic program, EMT 1000, EMTA 1100, and EMTP 2200.
Corequisite: EMTP 2210
1 Credit Hour - 10 Clinical Hours (F)
Note: Course not designed for transfer.
Credits: 1
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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, and the 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 (S)
Note: Course not designed for transfer.
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 (S)
Note: Course not designed for transfer.
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 (U)
Note: Course not designed for transfer.
Credits: 3
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*ENGL 2110 - American Literature I American Literature I is a survey of representative works from the Colonial period through the Civil War, including selections from Native Americans, Columbus, Franklin, Jefferson, Irving, Poe, Emerson, Thoreau, Hawthorne, Whitman (to 1865) and others.
Prerequisites & Notes Prerequisite: ENGL 1020
3 Credit Hours - 3 Lecture Hours (F, S, U)
Note: * Course designed for transfer.
Approved course for TBR/Northeast State’s General Education Core.
Credits: 3
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*ENGL 2120 - American Literature II American Literature II is a survey of representative works from the post-Civil War period to the present, including selections from authors such as Whitman (post-Civil War), Dickinson, Crane, Frost, Hemingway, Plath, Rich, Sexton, O’Connor, Walker and others.
Prerequisites & Notes Prerequisite: ENGL 1020
3 Credit Hours - 3 Lecture Hours (F, S, U)
Note: * Course designed for transfer.
Approved course for TBR/Northeast State’s General Education Core.
Credits: 3
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*ENGL 2130 - American Masterpieces American Masterpieces is a study of representative works of American prose, poetry drama and non-fiction from the Colonial period to the present, including authors such as: Native Americans, Columbus, Franklin, Jefferson, Irving, Poe, Emerson, Thoreau, Hawthorne, Whitman, Dickinson, Crane, Frost, Hemingway, Plath, Rich, Sexton, O’Connor, Walker and others. This course was formerly ENGL 2220.
Prerequisites & Notes Prerequisite: ENGL 1020
3 Credit Hours - 3 Lecture Hours (Variable)
Note: * Course designed for transfer.
Approved course for TBR/Northeast State’s General Education Core.
Credits: 3
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*ENGL 2220 - English Literature II English Literature II is a study of representative works of British prose, poetry and drama from the Romantic period to the Modern Era and includes authors such as Blake, Wordsworth, Shelley, Keats, Byron, Tennyson, Browning, Yeats, Eliot and Lessing.
Prerequisites & Notes Prerequisite: ENGL 1020
3 Credit Hours - 3 Lecture Hours (S, U)
Note: * Course designed for transfer.
Approved course for TBR/Northeast State’s General Education Core.
Credits: 3
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ENGL 0870 - Basic and Developmental Writing Basic and Developmental Writing is a review of grammar and mechanics which concentrates on sentence patterns and diction, paragraph organization and development of the short essay. The course emphasizes elements of the writing process such as grammar and diction, sentence control, the paragraph, the essay, the research process, paper topic choice and idea development, and various modes of written discourse.
Prerequisites & Notes Note: This course was formerly DSPW.
Placement by testing (ACT or Compass)
5 Credit Hours - 5 Class Hours
Note: Course not designed for transfer.
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MMEL 1222 - Machine Reliability, Lubrication and Metallurgy Machine Reliability, Lubrication and Basic Metallurgy concentrates on machine reliability, preventative maintenance, lubrication principles and basic metallurgy. 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.
Prerequisites & Notes Prerequisites: Dean’s approval.
2 Credit Hours - 2 Lecture Hours - 3 Contact Hours - 1 Lab Hour
Note: Course not designed for transfer.
Credits: 2
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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.
Prerequisites & Notes Prerequisites: Dean’s approval.
2 Credit Hours - 2 Lecture Hours - 4 Contact Hours- 2 Lab Hours
Note: Course not designed for transfer.
Credits: 2
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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.
Prerequisites & Notes Prerequisites: Dean’s approval.
2 Credit Hours - 2 Lecture Hours - 5 Contact Hours - 3 Lab Hours
Note: Course not designed for transfer.
Credits: 2
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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.
Prerequisites & Notes Prerequisites: Dean’s approval.
1 Credit Hour - 1 Lecture Hour - 2 Contact Hours - 1 Lab Hour
Note: Course not designed for transfer.
Credits: 1
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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.
Prerequisites & Notes Prerequisites: Dean’s approval.
1 Credit Hour - 1 Lecture Hour - 5 Contact Hours- 3 Lab Hours
Note: Course not designed for transfer.
Credits: 1
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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.
Prerequisites & Notes Prerequisites: Dean’s approval.
2 Credit Hours- 2 Lecture Hours- 4 Contact Hours- 2 Lab Hours
Note: Course not designed for transfer.
Credits: 2
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*GEOG 1950 - 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. This course is same as CRMJ 1950 and CISP 1950.
Prerequisites & Notes Note: This course was formerly GEOG 2010.
Prerequisites: READ 0870, ENGL 0800/0870, MATH 0890/MATH 0891 (MLS 1), or appropriate entrance scores.
3 Credit Hours
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Credits: 3
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Health |
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*HLTH 2100 - Health Systems Health Systems is a study of healthcare systems in the United States and other countries with an emphasis on management, financial and legal aspects of health-related services. Topics include organization of health services, public health, ambulatory health services, hospitals, mental health, pharmaceuticals and ethics.
Prerequisites & Notes Prerequisites: ENGL 0800/0870, READ 0870, MATH 0895 (MLS 5).
3 Credit Hours - 3 Lecture Hours (F, S, U)
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Credits: 3
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Health-Related Professions |
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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 Prerequisites: None
3 Credit Hours - 3 Lecture Hours (F, S, U)
Note: Course not designed for transfer.
Credits: 3
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