2016-2017 Catalog and Student Handbook 
    
    Apr 25, 2024  
2016-2017 Catalog and Student Handbook [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 

Industrial Technology

  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

Machine Tool Technology

  
  
  
  
  
  
  

Manufacturing Technology

  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

Mass Communications

  
  
  
  
  
  • COMM 2030 - ♦Audio Production


    Audio Production introduces students to the fundamentals of multi-track audio production. Students will explore recording techniques, including the choice of microphones and their placement, as well as, editing and mixing multi-track audio utilizing equalization, compression, reverb, and panning. With an emphasis on acoustics and the physics of sound, class projects will focus on producing audio for distribution via radio, television, film, internet, and live performance.

    Credits: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisites: ENGL 0870, READ 0870, or appropriate entrance scores.

    Note: ♦ Course designed for transfer.

    Course does not satisfy TBR/Northeast State’s General Education Core.


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Mathematics

  
  • MATH 0030 - College Mathematics Principles


    College Mathematics Principles allows students to complete Learning Support Math competencies during the same semester the student takes an algebra intensive math course. This course is designed to support and illuminate the skills and concepts of the college-level credit bearing math course while also providing instruction for students to remediate the math competencies in which they have a deficiency. Course completion will satisfy MLS1-MLS5. This may be taken as a stand-alone course for students in programs that do not require college level mathematics.

    Credits: 3
    Lab Hours: 3
    Contact Hours: 3
    Semester: Fall, Spring, Summer

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite: None

    Corequisite: MATH 1050 or MATH 1100 or other approved algebra intensive math course.

    Note: Course not designed for transfer.


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  • MATH 0530 - Statistics Principles


    Statistics Principles allows students to complete Learning Support Math competencies during the same semester the student takes a non-algebra intensive math course. This course is designed to support and illuminate the skills and concepts of the college-level credit bearing math course while also providing instruction for students to remediate the math competencies in which they have a deficiency. Course completion will satisfy MLS1-MLS5.

    Credits: 3
    Lab Hours: 3
    Contact Hours: 3
    Semester: Fall, Spring, Summer

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite: READ 0870

    Corequisite: MATH 1530 or MATH 1010 or other approved non-algebra intensive math course.

    Note: Course not designed for transfer.


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  • MATH 0801 - LS Math One - Credit Shell (Learning Support)


    MATH 0801: LS Math One - Credit Shell serves as a scheduling mechanism for Math Learning Support courses. Students enrolled in this course will be enrolled automatically in exactly one of the Math Learning Support courses MATH 0891, 0892, 0893, 0894, or 0895. Students who need more than one Math Learning Support course may not enroll in this shell. This may be taken as a stand-alone course for students in programs that do not require college level mathematics.

    Credits: 1
    Semester: Fall, Spring, Summer

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite: Placement by testing 


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  • MATH 0895 - Modeling and Critical Thinking (Learning Support)


    Modeling and Critical Thinking includes reading and interpreting statistical problems and graphs, problem solving skills, effective use of the graphing calculator to solve problems, and effective interpretation and use of formulas. Course completion will satisfy MLS5.

    Credits: 0
    Semester: Fall, Spring, Summer

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Note: Placement is indicated by scoring below 80% on MMT Placement Test 0893, 0894, or 0895.

    Prerequisites: Competency via placement testing or course completion in MLS1 (MATH 0891), MLS2 (MATH 0892), MLS4 (MATH 0893), and MLS3 (MATH 0894) 


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  • MATH 1010 - ♦Mathematical Applications


    Mathematical Applications is intended for students whose program of study requires one general 3-hour math course. The course is designed to provide insight into the nature and applications of mathematics. Topics include: the mathematics of finance; an introduction to graphing, linear modeling; and descriptive statistics as well as other related applications of contemporary mathematics.

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

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite: ACT Math Subscore 19 or higher or concurrently enrolled in MATH 0530 or prior completion of all Learning Support Math requirements.

    Note: ♦ Course designed for transfer.

    Approved course for TBR/Northeast State’s General Education Core.


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  • MATH 1100 - ♦Intermediate Algebra


    Intermediate Algebra is designed to provide algebra background beyond Learning Support Math for students whose course of study includes algebra-intensive courses. Topics include: solving and graphing quadratic equations; rational expressions and equations; and radical expressions and equations.

    Course does not satisfy TBR/Northeast State’s General Education Core.

     

    Credits: 3
    Semester: Fall, Spring, Summer

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite: ACT Math Subscore 19 or higher or concurrently enrolled in MATH 0030 or prior completion of all Learning Support Math requirements.

    Note: ♦ Course designed for transfer.


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  • MATH 1410 - ♦Foundations of Numerical Concepts


    Foundations of Numerical Concepts is a study of the history and organization of numerical systems. Emphasis is on the use, understanding and diverse problem-solving applications of number systems. This course may fulfill general education mathematics requirements for elementary education majors (but not for other majors).

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

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite: ACT Math Subscore 19 or higher or completion of all Learning Support Math requirements.

    Note: ♦ Course designed for transfer.

    Approved course for TBR/Northeast State’s General Education Core for elementary education majors only.


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  • MATH 1530 - ♦Probability and Statistics (Non-Calculus Based)


    Probability and Statistics (Non-Calculus Based) is designed to emphasize statistics as a decision-making tool and to introduce basic concepts of the discipline. The course includes: descriptive statistics; an introduction to probability; probability distributions; linear correlation and regression; and statistical inference and hypothesis testing. Lab will emphasize the uses of computer software and calculators for statistical analysis and assumes proficiency in basic computer skills.

    Credits: 3
    Lecture Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 2
    Semester: Fall, Spring, Summer

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite: READ 0870; ACT Math Subscore 19 or higher or concurrently enrolled in MATH 0530 or prior completion of all Learning Support Math requirements.

    Note: ♦ Course designed for transfer.

    Approved course for TBR/Northeast State’s General Education Core.


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  • MATH 1630 - ♦Finite Mathematics


    Finite Mathematics presents algebraic, logarithmic, and exponential functions and their applications; mathematics of finance, annuities, and amortization; systems of linear equations and inequalities, Gauss-Jordan elimination, and matrix theory; and linear programming using graphical and the Simplex methods.

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

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisites: MATH 1100 or ACT Math subscore of 22 or departmental approval through placement testing.

    Note: ♦ Course designed for transfer.

    Approved course for TBR/Northeast State’s General Education Core.


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  • MATH 1720 - ♦Pre-Calculus II


    Pre-Calculus II is an examination of the unit circle, right angle trigonometry, graphs of trigonometric functions, inverse trigonometric functions, verifying trigonometric identities, solving trigonometric equations, law of sines, law of cosines, and additional trigonometric applications. This course is intended as preparation for the study of calculus.
     

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

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite: A grade of C or higher in MATH 1710 or departmental approval through placement testing.

    Note: ♦ Course designed for transfer.

    Approved course for TBR/Northeast State’s General Education Core.


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  • MATH 1830 - ♦Calculus for Business


    Calculus for Business is designed to acquaint students with the terminology and quantitative methods used to describe and analyze business and economic data. Topics include: rates of change, derivatives, limits of sums, the definite integral and optimization. Emphasis is on business applications.

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

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite: A grade of C or higher in MATH 1630 or ACT Math score of 24 or higher or departmental approval through placement testing.

    Note: ♦ Course designed for transfer.

    Approved course for TBR/Northeast State’s General Education Core.


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Mechanical Technology

  
  
  
  
  
  • MECH 2410 - Refrigeration and Air Conditioning I


    Refrigeration and Air Conditioning I is an introduction to principles and practices of air conditioning and refrigeration which focuses on refrigeration theory and residential and commercial applications. Students study electrical motors, refrigerants, soldering techniques, controls, and safety devices to become familiar with the overall operation of air conditioning and refrigeration equipment.

    Credits: 4
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 2
    Semester: Fall, Spring

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisites: None

    Co-requisite: ELEC 1010 or ELEC 1110

    Note: Course not designed for transfer.


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Medical Laboratory Technology

  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

Music

  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

Nursing

  
  
  • NURS 1050 - Nursing Transitions


    This is an introductory course for licensed practical nurses preparing to enter into the Associate of Applied Science in Nursing Program. It is designed to assess the student’s current knowledge of nursing content in the areas of professional behaviors, communication, assessment, clinical decision making, caring interventions, teaching and learning, collaboration, and managing care specific to medical-surgical patient populations.

    Credits: 10
    Lecture Hours: 6
    Lab Hours: 3
    Clinical Hours: 9
    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisites: BIOL 2010, BIOL 2020, ENGL 1010, MATH 1530, and Computer Competency/Proficiency

    Corequisite: BIOL 1230, PSYC 1310 

    Note: Course not designed for transfer.

    After the LPN to RN student successfully completes the transitions course, an additional nine credit hours of experimental learning through the application of Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) will be applied to each student’s transcript, reflective of the same grade attained in the transitions course.


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  • NURS 1100 - Nursing Concepts, Skills, and Processes


    Nursing Concepts, Skills, and Processes is an introduction to the practice of professional nursing through lecture, laboratory, and clinical experiences. The course focuses on learning about patient needs, practicing introductory nursing skills, and applying those skills and concepts in clinical experiences. Instructional methods introduce students to the eight central competencies essential to nursing practice: professional behavior, communication, assessment, clinical decision, caring intervention, teaching and learning, collaboration, and managing care. Clinical opportunities are specific to the adult population in acute and long-term care facilities.

    Credits: 6
    Lecture Hours: 4
    Lab Hours: 3
    Clinical Hours: 3
    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisites: BIOL 2010, BIOL 2020, ENGL 1010, MATH 1530, and computer proficiency.

    Corequisite: NURS 1200, BIOL 1230.

    Note: Course not designed for transfer.


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  • NURS 1200 - Pharmacology


    Pharmacology introduces students to the classifications of pharmaceuticals, how the body is affected, and nursing responsibilities associated with the safe administration and management of pharmaceuticals, emphasizing the central competencies of professional behaviors, communication, assessment, clinical decision making, caring interventions, teaching/learning, collaboration, and managing care.

    Credits: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite: BIOL 2010, BIOL 2020, ENGL 1010, MATH 1530, and computer proficiency.

    Corequisite: NURS 1100, BIOL 1230.

    Note: Course not designed for transfer.


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  • NURS 2000 - Nursing Process I


    Nursing Process I is the first in a series of nursing courses designed as a comprehensive program to encompass the central competencies of assessment, collaboration, communication, management of care, caring interventions, clinical decision-making, professional behaviors, and teaching/learning. Nursing Process I emphasizes the application of the competencies in medical/surgical settings. Content will focus on the circulatory, respiratory, integumentary, sensorineural, genitourinary, musculoskeletal, and gastrointestinal systems. Other topics discussed will include rehabilitative and operative nursing care. Nutritional aspects of each disease process will also be incorporated. Clinical experiences will be in a variety of health care settings for patients across the lifespan.

    Credits: 10
    Lecture Hours: 6
    Lab Hours: 6
    Clinical Hours: 6
    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisites: BIOL 1230, NURS 1100, and NURS 1200.

    Corequisite: PSYC 1030.

    Note: Course not designed for transfer.


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  • NURS 2200 - Nursing Process II


    Nursing Process II is a continuation of the study and application of the nursing theories and skills listed in Nursing Process I with main concentration on obstetrics, pediatrics, and mental health nursing. In addition to previous concepts and skills, the content encompasses perinatal, neonatal, and pediatric care. Topics to be covered in the mental health portion of this course include current theories and practice, patient-nurse relationship development, social and emotional concerns, and mental health disorders. Pharmaceutical and nutritional concepts related to obstetrics, pediatrics, and mental health nursing will be covered. Nursing central competencies introduced in the previous nursing courses will be emphasized with a focus on promoting optimum wellness. These include assessment, collaboration, communication, management of care, caring interventions, clinical decision-making, professional behaviors, and teaching/learning.

    Credits: 10
    Lecture Hours: 6
    Lab Hours: 3
    Clinical Hours: 9
    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisites: NURS 2000, PSYC 1030.

    Co-requisite: SPCH 1010.

    Note: Course not designed for transfer.


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