2019-2020 Catalog and Student Handbook 
    
    Mar 28, 2024  
2019-2020 Catalog and Student Handbook [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


Courses marked with ♦ are approved general electives for transfer purposes.

 

 

Accounting

  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

Administrative Professional Technology

  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  • ADMN 2321 - Introduction to Managing Health Information


    Introduction to Managing Health Information is a study of recordkeeping practices in the hospital and physician’s office. Emphasis is placed on hospital and medical staff organization, patient record content, procedures in filing, numbering, and retention of patient records, quantitative analysis, release of patient information, forms control and design, indexes, and registers, reimbursement, regulatory and accrediting agencies, and alternate health care delivery systems.

    Credits: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Semester: Spring

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite: ADMN 1306  or departmental approval.

    Note: Course not designed for transfer.


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Advanced Emergency Medical Technician

  
  • EMSA 1111 - Advanced EMT Clinical


    Advanced EMT Clinical is one of two courses designed to allow the student to meet all psychomotor and affective objectives for the clinical requirements of an Advanced Emergency Medical Technician program and build upon the concepts and knowledge gained during prior and/or concurrent courses. Students are required to obtain liability insurance coverage ($1,000,000-$3,000,000) before attending any clinical rotations. Clinical rotations are completed with local clinical affiliates and area ambulance services where the student will be required to perform certain psychomotor 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 EMT Licensure Exam and the Tennessee Department of Health, Division of EMS.

    Credits: 1
    Clinical Hours: 48
    Semester: Spring

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisites: Acceptance into AEMT program

    Corequisites: EMSA 1112 , EMSA 1201 , EMSA 1202 , EMSA 1501 , and EMSA 1502  

    Note: Course not designed for transfer


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  • EMSA 1112 - Advanced EMT Field Internship


    The Advanced EMT Field Internship is one of two courses designed to allow the student to meet all psychomotor and affective objectives for the clinical requirements of an Advanced Emergency Medical Technician program and build upon the concepts and knowledge gained during prior and/or concurrent courses. Students are required to obtain liability insurance coverage ($1,000,000-$3,000,000) before attending any clinical rotations. Clinical rotations are completed with local clinical affiliates and area ambulance services where the student will be required to perform certain psychomotor 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 EMT Licensure Exam and the Tennessee Department of Health, Division of EMS.

    Credits: 1
    Clinical Hours: 48
    Semester: Spring

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisites: Acceptance into AEMT program

    Corequisites: EMSA 1111 , EMSA 1201 , EMSA 1202 , EMSA 1501 , and EMSA 1502  

    Note: Course not designed for transfer.


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  • EMSA 1501 - Advanced EMT Medical Emergencies


    Advanced EMT Medical Emergencies includes basic and limited advanced skills focused on the acute management and transportation of critical and emergent patients. This course includes the following topics: Emergency Medical Responder and Emergency Medical Technician - National Educational Standards competencies, roles and responsibilities of the AEMT, workforce safety, wellness, public health, communications, documentation, medical/legal/ethical considerations, anatomy and physiology, life span development, pathophysiology, patient assessment, critical thinking, airway management, respiratory
    emergencies, cardiovascular emergencies, acute diabetic emergencies, abdominal and gastrointestinal emergencies, urologic emergencies, anaphylactic reactions, and behavioral emergencies.

    Credits: 5
    Lecture Hours: 5
    Semester: Spring

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisites: Acceptance into AEMT program

    Corequisites: EMSA 1111 , EMSA 1112 , EMSA 1201 , EMSA 1202 , and EMSA 1502  

    Note: Course not designed for transfer.


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  • EMSA 1502 - Advanced EMT Trauma and Medical Emergencies


    The Advanced EMT Trauma and Medical Emergencies includes basic and limited advanced skills focused on the acute management and transportation of critical and emergent patients. This course includes the following topics: obstetrics and gynecology, neonatal care, pediatric emergencies, geriatric emergencies, environmental emergencies, patients with special challenges, EMS operations, trauma and shock. Trauma and shock will include the following topics: bleeding, soft tissue injuries, head & spine injuries, face & neck injuries, chest injuries, abdominal & genitourinary injuries, and orthopedic injuries.

    Credits: 5
    Lecture Hours: 5
    Semester: Spring

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisites: Acceptance into AEMT program

    Corequisites: EMSA 1111 , EMSA 1112 , EMSA 1201 , EMSA 1202 , and EMSA 1501  

    Note: Course not designed for transfer.


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Agriculture

  
  • AGRI 1010 - ♦Introduction to Agriculture Business


    Introduction to Agriculture Business is a study of the principles of agriculture economics including the law of supply and demand, agricultural marketing and the importance of natural resources. Students will study the historical development of agriculture, current national and world issues in agriculture and trends for the future. The course includes topics on natural resource use and conservation, forms of business organization, business records and international trade.

    Credits: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Contact Hours: 3
    Semester: Fall

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisites: All required math Learning Support courses, ENGL 0870 , and READ 0870 , or appropriate entrance scores.

    Note: ♦ Course designed for transfer.


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  • AGRI 1020 - ♦Introduction to Animal Science


    Introduction to Animal Science is a study of the basic structure of the animal industry in agriculture including breeding and evaluation of meat animals, market classes, marketing, production systems and animal products derived from beef and dairy cattle, poultry, sheep, and swine. Students will visit area markets and farms for first hand lab work with production, marketing, and evaluation of meat animals. This course will also introduce students to a variety of general animal science topics and career opportunities in animal agriculture.

    Credits: 4
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 2
    Contact Hours: 5
    Semester: Fall

    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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  • AGRI 1050 - ♦Introduction to Soil Science


    Introduction to Soil Science is a study of the physical, chemical and biological properties of soils as these properties relate to soil management and fertility. The student will examine differences in soils and relate the differences to the origin of the particular soil, its productive capacity and the best management practices for the soil with respect to erosion control, tillage practices, natural moisture supply, aeration, and fertility of the soil. Plant nutrition and the use of fertilizers will be covered with the student running soil tests and making fertilizer recommendations based on the test results.

    Credits: 4
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 2
    Contact Hours: 5
    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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Anthropology

  
  
  

Applied Human Sciences

  
  

Art

  
  • ART 1035 - ♦Introduction to Art


    Introduction to Art introduces students to the terms of discourse pertinent to art and aesthetics and shows students how to analyze and evaluate different works of art from diverse cultures, past and present. Students study how major artists use: line, space, mass, volume, perspective, proportion, color, and a variety of media in their disciplines.

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

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisites: None

    This course was formerly ARTH 1030.

    Note: This course may be used to meet the admissions requirement for visual/performing arts.

    Note: ♦ Course designed for transfer.

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


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Astronomy

  
  

Automotive

  
  • AUBR 1330 - Non-Structural Repair


    Non-Structural Repair is an entry-level, self-paced course that will focus on preparing students for a career in the automotive collision repair industry. Through the use of training modules, students will learn industry standard repair procedures, damage assessment, and proper tool selection to aid in the repair of collision damaged automobiles. Additionally, students will be provided with hands-on training for body panel repair and alignment, plastic welding, and MIG welding. The student will be introduced to the automotive finishing process.

    Credits: 4
    Lecture Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 6
    Prerequisites & Notes
    Note: Course not designed for transfer.


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  • AUBR 1340 - Structural Repair


    Structural Repair uses specifically formulated modules, which will allow students to develop and apply basic welding and cutting skills associated with crash damaged panel replacement as related to the collision repair industry. Areas of study include proper equipment selection and set up, fitment of panels to be welded, and plasma along with oxy-acetylene cutting procedures. Emphasis is placed on producing I-CAR acceptable MIG welding of butt, lap, and plug welds completed in various welding positions.

    Credits: 4
    Lecture Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 6
    Prerequisites & Notes
    Note: Course not designed for transfer.


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  • AUBR 1430 - Estimating and Management


    Estimating and Management provides students with the opportunity to develop skills in repair estimation associated with collision damaged vehicles. Skills acquired will include hand written estimation along with the use of software specifically developed for the auto body repair industry. Damage assessment, parts compilation, calculating of repair cost, and refinishing information are some of the subjects to be covered. Additionally, students will examine the nature of the body shop management team and the factors that contribute to the success and profitability of an effective and efficient operation.

    Credits: 3
    Lecture Hours: 2
    Lab Hours: 2
    Prerequisites & Notes
    Note: Course not designed for transfer.


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  • AUTO 2510 - Performance Motor Sports I


    Performance Motor Sports I is a study of the operation, inspection, and assembly of high performance engine support systems. Upon successful completion of the course, the student
    should be able to inspect and blueprint engine parts, determine the most appropriate course of action, and reassemble and adjust the engine to meet high performance engine specifications. This course also includes record keeping, equipment operation and maintenance, inventory and human resource management.

    Credits: 4
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 2
    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite: None

    Note: Course not designed for transfer.


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  • AUTO 2990 - Special Topics in Automotive Service Technology


    Special Topics in Automotive Service Technology will involve individual or group projects that emphasize the importance of diagnostic ability and problem-solving. In some instances, special training will be available from an auto dealership, an independent auto repair shop or an auto parts supply store. The course may also involve the study of a relevant concern in the Automotive Service Technology business.

    Credits: 1
    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisites: 12 credit hours of AUTO courses.

    Note: If Auto Track 12 credit hours. If Auto Body none. If Motor Sports 6 credit hours. Or instructor approval.

    Note: Course not designed for transfer.


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Aviation

  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  • AVIT 1440 - Aviation Systems - Electronics


    Aviation Systems-Electronics includes the study of aircraft electrical components as well as airframe and power plant electrical systems. Includes electric motors, generators and generator controls, alternators, inverters and related controls, power distribution systems, design and maintenance of aircraft electrical systems, digital electronics, analog electronics, communication and navigation systems, weather warning systems, and electric instruments and autoflight systems.

    Credits: 4
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 2
    Contact Hours: 5
    Semester: Spring

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite: AVIT 1420  

    Note: Course not designed for transfer.


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  • AVIT 2310 - Aviation Fundamentals I


    Aviation Fundamentals I is designed to give the student a solid foundation in the understanding of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Aviation Regulations; Advisory Directives, Type Certificate Data Sheets, Advisory Circulars, etc., and the various governing bodies covering aviation worldwide. The students will learn about the history of the FAA and the importance of following regulations. In addition, the students will learn how to navigate the complex system of regulations and the FAA website, which is vital when performing research on aircraft and aircraft systems.

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

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisites: None

    Note: Course not designed for transfer.


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Biology

  
  
  
  
  • BIOL 1110 - ♦General Biology I


    General Biology I is a study of the principles of biology with an emphasis on molecular and cellular biology; chemistry; cell structure and function; cell metabolism; Mendelian genetics; cell division; and DNA structure and function.

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

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

    Note: This course is designed for biology majors, minors and others who plan to take upper-level courses for which this is a prerequisite.

    Note: ♦ Course designed for transfer.

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


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  • BIOL 1120 - ♦General Biology II


    General Biology II is a study of the principles of organismal biology with an emphasis on understanding and appreciating the diverse forms of plant and animal life as well as their relationship to each other and the environment. Topics covered include the structure and function of relationships and will be explored at many levels of organization, especially in chordate animals.

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

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisites: BIOL 1110  

    Note: This course is designed for biology majors, minors and others who plan to take upper-level courses for which this is a prerequisite.

    Note: ♦ Course designed for transfer.

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


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  • BIOL 1510 - ♦Environmental Science I


    Environmental Science I is a one-semester, laboratory science study of environmental issues at local, national, and global levels. This course introduces scientific principles, concepts, and methodologies required to understand interrelationships within nature and to identify and analyze environmental problems that are both natural and human-made. Scientific approaches in ecological principles, geophysical processes, and human population dynamics are applied using hands-on laboratory and field experiences.

    Credits: 4
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Lab Hours: 2
    Semester: N/A

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisites: All required learning support courses or appropriate entrance scores.

    This course was formerly BIOL 2015.

    Note: ♦Course is designed for transfer.

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


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