2007-2008 Catalog and Student Handbook 
    
    Sep 27, 2024  
2007-2008 Catalog and Student Handbook [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 

Early Childhood Education

  
  
  
  
  
  • ECED 2140 - Clinical Practicum II


    Clinical Practicum II provides supervised clinical experience with a minimum of 15 clock hours in seminar and 45 clock hours at an approved clinical site (MAEYC, NAFCC or NSACA accredited agency or department approved site). The course includes an emphasis on using reflective practices to examine components of quality, set goals and design a plan for professional growth of the early childhood educator.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisites: ECED 1010, ECED 2010, ECED 2015, ECED 2040 and ECED 2130 or departmental approval. 2 Credit Hours - 2 Lecture Hours, 2 Lab Hours (Variable)

    Credits: 2


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  • ECED 2990 - Special Topics in Early Childhood Education


    Special Topics in Early Childhood Education features an indepth 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 and instructor’s permission. 1-3 Credit Hours (Variable)

    Credits: 1 to 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 advancement and 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 and alumni participation in the mission of the college. Students work in small groups to develop a proposal for a project that will benefit the Northeast State community.

    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 overcurrent 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 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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Electronic Technology

  

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 EMT 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 EMT 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 EMT-Basic’s education and is for individuals who took the EMT-B 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 EMT-B student to sit for the state certification 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 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 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 broadbased 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 in the EMT-Paramedic training 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 Paramedic Program;EMTP 2210; 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 Paramedic program; EMTP 2210. 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 Paramedic Program; EMTP 2220.
    3 Credit Hours - 30 Clinical Hours

    Credits: 3


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English

  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

French

  
  
  
  

Geography

  
  
  
  
  
  

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

  
  
  
  
  

Industrial Technology

  
 

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