2011-2012 Catalog and Student Handbook [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Course Descriptions
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Mathematics |
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MATH 0895 - Modeling and Critical Thinking
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.
Prerequisites & Notes
Note: This course was formerly DSPM.
Prerequisites: Competency in MLS1, MLS2, MLS3, and MLS4 via testing or course completion. (F, S, U)
Placement is indicated by scoring below the level of competent for Placement Test 4, 5, or 6.
Credits: 1
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Mechanical Technology |
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MECH 1210 - Mechanical Transmissions
Mechanical Transmissions covers the activities related to power transmission such as force, torque, work, power, and energy. Students are required to apply these activities to the inspection, measurement and repair of gear trains, belt and chain drives, shaft coupling and clutches, shaft alignment, bearing selection, installation, and maintenance.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisites: None
4 Credit Hours - 3 Lecture Hours, 2 Lab Hours
Note: Course not designed for transfer.
Credits: 4
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MECH 2330 - Piping and Auxiliaries
Piping and Auxiliaries covers threaded pipe, welded pipe, isometric pipe sketching, pipe layout, gaskets, packing, industrial hose and tubing, basic steam system operation, automatic and manual valves, and positive displacement pumps.
Prerequisites & Notes
4 credit hours - 3 lecture hours, 2 lab hours
Note: Course not designed for transfer.
Credits: 4
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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.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisites: None
Co-requisite: ELEC 1010 or ELEC 1110
4 Credit Hours - 3 Lecture Hours, 2 Lab Hours (F, S)
Note: Course not designed for transfer.
Credits: 4
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MECH 2610 - Millwright Principles
Millwright Principles is oriented toward relocating, storage, installation and placing into operation commercial and industrial machines and equipment. Lab activities include welding, material properties, lifting, rigging, sketching, print reading, pump repair, vibration analysis, and preventative maintenance.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisites: None
4 Credit Hours - 3 Lecture Hours, 2 Lab Hours (S)
Note: Course not designed for transfer.
Credits: 4
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Medical Laboratory Technology |
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Music |
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Nursing |
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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.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisites: BIOL 2010, BIOL 2020, ENGL 1010, MATH 1530, and computer proficiency.
Corequisite: NURS 1200, BIOL 1230.
6 Credit Hours - 4 Lecture Hours, 3 Lab Hours, 3 Clinical Hours
Note: Course not designed for transfer.
Credits: 6
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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.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisites: BIOL 2010, BIOL 2020, ENGL 1010, MATH 1530, and computer proficiency.
Corequisite: NURS 1100, BIOL 1230.
3 Credit Hours - 3 Lecture Hours
Note: Course not designed for transfer.
Credits: 3
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NURS 2000 - Nursing Process I
Nursing Process I is the first in a series of four 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, gastrourinary, musculoskeletal, and gastrointestinal systems. Other topics discussed will include rehabilitative, operative, infectious disease, and emergency 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.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisites: BIOL 1230, NURS 1100, and NURS 1200.
Corequisite: PSYC 1310.
10 Credit Hours - 6 Lecture Hours, 6 Lab Hours, 6 Clinical Hours
Note: Course not designed for transfer.
Credits: 10
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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.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisites: NURS 2000, PSYC 1310.
Co-requisite: SPCH 1300.
10 Credit Hours - 6 Lecture Hours, 3 Lab Hours, 9 Clinical Hours
Note: Course not designed for transfer.
Credits: 10
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NURS 2400 - Nursing Process III
Nursing Process III is a continuation of the study and application of nursing processes with emphasis on the central competencies of assessment, collaboration, communication, management of care, caring interventions, clinical decision-making, professional behaviors, and teaching/learning. Nursing Process III focuses on the application of the competencies in medical/surgical settings with subject specific content including the following: oncology, hematology, endocrinology, reproduction, immunology, and neurology. Nutritional aspects of disease processes discussed with appropriate nursing actions and interventions will also be incorporated. Clinical experiences will be in a variety of health care settings for patients across the lifespan.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: NURS 2200; SPCH 1300
Corequisite: NURS 2600; Humanities Elective
5 Credit Hours - 3 Lecture Hours, 6 Clinical Hours
Note: Course not designed for transfer.
Credits: 5
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NURS 2600 - Nursing Process IV
Nursing Process IV is the final course in the nursing curriculum sequence. This course emphasizes application of nursing central competencies introduced in the previous nursing process courses including assessment, collaboration, communication, management of care, caring interventions, clinical decision-making, professional behaviors, and teaching/learning. Other major topics include roles of leadership and management as part of the health care team. Clinical experiences are in a variety of health care settings involving patients across the lifespan.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: NURS 2200, SPCH 1300
Co-requisites: NURS 2400; Humanities Elective
4 Credit Hours - 2 Lecture Hours, 6 Clinical Hours
Note: Course not designed for transfer.
Credits: 4
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OFMG 1030 - Document Processing I
Document Processing I offers the opportunity to gain an understanding of basic document formatting and word processing concepts, including preparing and managing documents; formatting characters, paragraphs, special features, documents, and sections; using help; customizing paragraphs and page formatting; maintaining and printing documents; using writing tools; and manipulating tabs and text within and between documents. Speed and accuracy on straight copy are developed.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisites: OFMG 1010 or 30 wpm with three or fewer errors on a three-minute timed writing. Students will be diagnostically tested during the first class session.
4 Credit Hours - 3 Lecture Hours, 2 Lab Hours (F, S)
Note: Course not designed for transfer.
Credits: 4
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OFMG 1040 - Document Processing II
Document Processing II builds upon skills developed in OFMG 1030 to expand the practice of word processing techniques used in an automated office setting with special emphasis on merging documents, creating and formatting tables, drawing shapes and inserting images, managing lists, formatting with special features, managing shared documents, sorting and selecting, adding visual elements, and creating charts and importing data. Speed and accuracy on straight copy continues to be emphasized.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: OFMG 1030
4 Credit Hours - 3 Lecture Hours, 2 Lab Hours (S, U)
Note: Course not designed for transfer.
Credits: 4
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OFMG 1050 - Document Processing III
Document Processing III provides special emphasis on creating, using, and customizing Quick Parts, AutoCorrect, Word Options, and themes; protecting and preparing documents; creating footnotes, endnotes, references, indexes, specialized tables, and forms; and creating and formatting PowerPoint presentations.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: OFMG 1040
4 Credit Hours - 3 Lecture Hours, 2 Lab Hours (F)
Note: Course not designed for transfer.
Credits: 4
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OFMG 1100 - Medical Terminology
Medical Terminology 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 HRPR 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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OFMG 2110 - 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.
Prerequisites & Notes
Co-requisite: OFMG 1100 or departmental approval.
3 Credit Hours - 3 Lecture Hours (F)
Note: Course not designed for transfer.
Credits: 3
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OFMG 2120 - Computers in the Medical Office
This course introduces the student to common administrative procedures performed in both small and large medical practices. Students will learn to input patient information, bill insurance companies, and schedule appointments. The student will be able to run common reports associated with the medical practice, including day sheets, patient ledgers, and other financial reports that are important to the day-by-day financial operations of the medical practice.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: OFMG 2110 Introduction to Managing Health Information
4 Credit Hours - 3 Lecture Hours, 2 Lab Hours (S)
Note: Course not designed for transfer.
Credits: 4
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OFMG 2400 - Office Management and Procedures
Office Management and Procedures provides exposure to the critical, everyday responsibilities of office management, including planning meetings, receiving visitors, processing incoming and outgoing mail, using appropriate telephone techniques, planning travel, purchasing supplies, organizing the workplace, conducting research, and using the Internet, e-mail, and other electronic methods of communication.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: OFMG 1030
4 Credit Hours - 4 Lecture Hours (S, U)
Note: Course not designed for transfer.
Credits: 4
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OFMG 2410 - Administrative Support Systems and Procedures
Administrative Support Systems and Procedures is designed to teach problem solving and creative thinking for the student pursuing a career as an office professional. The course is taught from the perspective of an administrative office manager and explores the legal and interpersonal environment and the effects of ethical business practices. The student will learn job functions that are common to most offices and how specific skills are applied to accomplish tasks and follow procedures.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisites: OFMG 1040 and OFMG 2400
4 Credit Hours - 4 Lecture Hours (F)
Note: Course not designed for transfer.
Credits: 4
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OFMG 2430 - Career Planning and Development
Career Planning and Development builds bridges from classroom to career. Practical assignments connect students directly with the business community, employers, and the Internet. This course provides students with knowledge to gain a competitive advantage in the workplace through career self-assessment and job search, resumé and cover letter writing, interviewing, and job-building strategies. Electronic, traditional, and web resumés and cover letters are discussed.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisites: OFMG 1030 or departmental approval
3 Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours (S, U)
Note: Course not designed for transfer.
Credits: 3
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Philosophy |
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Physical Education |
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*PHED 2700 - The Tradition of Hunting and Fly Fishing
The Tradition of Hunting and Fly Fishing gives students insights into hunting’s history and its importance as a wildlife management tool. The course covers also the skill of fly fishing, including fly tying techniques and fly rod casting. The course combines classroom lecture, demonstrations and hands-on activities while emphasizing the biophysical values of both outdoor sports. Course topics will include safety, women in hunting, the economics of hunting and managing wildlife, hunting seasons, laws and regulations and gun control. Students will also learn the evolution of fishing, fly-fishing regulations and the sport’s practice in Southern Appalachia. As one class assignment students will learn how to make their own fishing flies.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisites: None
3 Credit Hours - 3 Lecture Hours (Variable)
Note: * Course designed for transfer.
Credits: 3
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Physical Science |
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*PSCI 1010 - Physical Science I (Physics and Chemistry)
Physical Science I is an introduction to physics and chemistry. Topics cover the historical background and concepts of measurement, forces and motion, conservation laws, characteristics of sound, processes of basic electrical circuitry, magnets and magnetic fields, the nature of atoms and compounds, properties of the periodic table, and applications of physics and chemistry.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisites: MATH 0895 (MLS 5), READ 0870, or appropriate entrance scores.
4 Credit Hours - 3 Lecture Hours, 2 Lab Hours (F, S)
Note: * Course designed for transfer.
Approved course for TBR/Northeast State’s General Education Core.
Credits: 4
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*PSCI 1020 - Physical Science II (Earth/Space Science)
Physical Science II is an introduction to the Earth/Space Sciences. Topics cover the historical background and concepts of astronomy, geology, and meteorology, including the universe, star life cycles, the solar system, Earth motions, Earth materials, plate tectonics, Earth’s atmosphere, weather and climate.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisites: MATH 0895 (MLS 5), READ 0870, or appropriate entrance scores.
4 Credit Hours - 3 Lecture Hours, 2 Lab Hours (F, S)
Note: * Course designed for transfer.
Approved course for TBR/Northeast State’s General Education Core.
Credits: 4
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Physics |
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*PHYS 1030 - Introduction to Physics
Introduction to Physics emphasizes selected physics concepts and applications in a one-semester course. Topics include motion, force, momentum, energy, and statics.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: Select one - MATH 1050, MATH 1530, MATH 1720, MATH 1740, or departmental approval.
4 Credit Hours - 3 Lecture Hours, 3 Lab Hours (F, S, U)
Note: * Course designed for transfer.
Approved course for TBR/Northeast State’s General Education Core.
Credits: 4
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Political Science |
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Pre-Engineering |
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*ENGR 1110 - Engineering Graphics
Engineering Graphics covers the principles and methods that are utilized in modern engineering and technology graphics which are used in determining space relations of points, lines, planes and their combination. This course places major emphasis on development of drafting skills and introduction to sketching, drafting instruments, computer software for graphic representations and problem-solving. Emphasis is placed on orthographic projection, auxiliary views, pictorial drawings, dimensioning methods, and sectioning with adherence to current drafting standards. Computer-aided drafting and design software will also be introduced and utilized.
Prerequisites & Notes
3 Credit Hours - 2 Lecture Hours, 2 Lab Hours (F)
Note: * Course designed for transfer.
Credits: 3
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Psychology |
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*PSYC 2130 - Life Span Psychology
Life Span Psychology is an introduction to the methods and theories of life-span developmental psychology. Each developmental stage is examined through a study of physical, cognitive, personality and social developmental factors. The end of the life-span is examined as well through a study of death and dying.
Prerequisites & Notes
Note: This course was formerly PSYC 2310.
Prerequisites: ENGL 0800/0870 and READ 0870 or appropriate entrance scores.
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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*PSYC 2500 - Behavior Modification
Behavior Modification is an introduction to the terminology, principles and procedures used in behavioral modification. Application of behavior modification principles to both individual and social contexts will be emphasized. Topics include: behavioral assessment; basic learning; principles; procedures to establish new behaviors; procedures to increase desirable behavior and decrease undesirable behavior; and other behavioral change procedures, including token economies and behavioral contracts.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisites: ENGL 0800/0870 and READ 0870 or appropriate entrance scores.
3 Credit Hours - 3 Lecture Hours (Variable)
Note: * Course designed for transfer.
Credits: 3
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*PSYC 2900 - Motivation and Emotion
Motivation and Emotion is an introduction to the major theoretical perspectives underlying the processes of motivation and emotion. This class will examine the biological, psychological, and social bases that direct our behavior. Topics include: autonomy, extrinsic and intrinsic motivation, achievement, affiliation, goal-setting, self-efficacy, learned helplessness, the role of personality in motivation and emotion, the unconscious, and growth motivation.
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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