2011-2012 Catalog and Student Handbook 
    
    Apr 24, 2024  
2011-2012 Catalog and Student Handbook [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 

Quality

  

Service Learning

  
  • *SRVL 1020 - Introduction to Service Learning


    Introduction to Service Learning is a course with field-based experiential learning using community partners as an instructional strategy and required as part of the course. The course will give students a direct experience with issues in the curriculum and with ongoing efforts to analyze and solve problems in the community. A key element in the course is the opportunity students have to both reflect in a classroom setting on their service experiences and to apply what they are learning in real world settings. The course will model the idea that giving something back to the community is an important college outcome and that working with community partners is good preparation for citizenship, work, and life. Students are required to complete 30 hours of community service.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisites: None

    3 Credit Hours - 3 Lecture Hours (Variable)

    Note: * Course designed for transfer.

     

    Credits: 3


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Social Work

  
  • *SWRK 1020 - Professional Values and Ethics


    Professional Values and Ethics examines personal, professional and social values and teaches skills necessary for making ethical decisions in the professions of social work and social services. The course focuses on core professional values, principles and ethical standards that are the basis for understanding ethical issues, examining possible resolutions and their potential outcomes and addressing ethical concerns in relation to the roles of students, client, professional, social worker and supervisor. Malpractice risk and liability issues will also be covered in this course.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisites: READ 0870, 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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  • *SWRK 2010 - Introduction to Social Work


    Introduction to Social Work provides an introduction to the profession of social work/social services and an overview of the professional knowledge, skills, values and ethics necessary for social work and social welfare and covers the various fields of social work both regionally and nationally. Observation of agency structure, philosophy and service delivery is required.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Note: This course was formerly SOWK 1010.

    Prerequisites: READ 0870, 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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  • *SWRK 2020 - Cultural Diversity


    Cultural Diversity introduces students to patterns, dynamics and historical perspectives of cultural diversity and examines social justice issues and consequences of oppression, economic deprivation and discrimination. The course also explores the concept of embracing diversity relative to race, ethnicity, cultural, class, gender, affectional orientation, religion and age. Students have opportunities to study the similarities and differences between people’s experiences, needs and beliefs.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Note: This course was formerly SOWK 1030.

    Prerequisites: READ 0870, 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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  • *SWRK 2040 - Interviewing Skills


    Interviewing Skills focuses on the knowledge and skills necessary for generalist social workers to conduct and record interviews effectively and appropriately. Students study interview and recording techniques and learn to apply the techniques and skills to social work practices using role-play and video-taped scenarios. Emphasis is also placed on systems theory and its application to the selection of appropriate techniques for various populations and levels of practice.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Note: This course was formerly SOWK 2500.

    Prerequisite: SWRK 2010

    3 Credit Hours - 3 Lecture Hours (Variable)

    Note: * Course designed for transfer.

    Credits: 3


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  • *SWRK 2400 - Rural and Appalachian Culture


    Rural and Appalachian Culture is designed for students to understand the role of social service providers and their practice in rural areas and in Appalachia to prepare them for providing effective social service in the region. The course focuses on the unique social and cultural characteristics of rural and Appalachian people and studies the impact of the major social institutions of the region.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisites: READ 0870, 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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Society and Fitness

  
  • *SOCW 2010 - Fitness, Wellness and Society


    Fitness, Wellness and Society explores the relationship between modern lifestyles, physical activities and physical wellness. Students will develop an understanding of social and cultural impacts on concepts and behavior related to personal fitness, wellness and lifestyles in American society. The course focuses on defining, organizing and implementing wellness programs that contribute to personal health maintenance and enhance the quality of life.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisites: None

    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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Sociology

  
  
  
  
  
  

Spanish

  
  
  
  
  
  

Special Education

  
  • *SPED 2300 - Exceptional Learners


    Exceptional Learners covers issues and professional practice influencing the education of exceptional learners. The course focuses on the physical, psychological and learning needs and characteristics of exceptional learners. The course also examines such issues as inclusion; legislation, regulations and litigations related to special education; and the functions of the referral network. Instructional techniques are discussed for the effective teaching of exceptional learners. Field experience/ observation 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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Speech

  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  • *SPCH 2341 - Business and Professional Communication


    Business and Professional Communication is a course that emphasizes communication skills in the workplace. Focuses relate to interpersonal communication in the business world including topics such as interviewing, group discussion, sales strategies, nonverbal communication skills, and includes various speaking opportunities related to business environments. Course does not satisfy TBR/Northeast State’s General Education Core.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisites: ENGL 0800 OR 0870, READ 0870.

    Co-requisites: None.

    3 Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours

    Note: * Course designed for transfer.


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Surgical Technology

  
  
  • SURG 1005 - Surgical Terminology and Pharmacology


    Surgical Terminology and Pharmacology is designed for public and allied health professionals who need to read and interpret health and medical reports, research reports and/or professional literature. Topics include an analysis of the authorization of medical terms related to various disorders with a focus on punctuation and spelling, basic word structure, abbreviations and symbols and the body and its systems. Additional focus will include the biomedical and pharmacological effects of therapeutic drugs on the human body, positive and negative reactions to drugs and interaction effects between and among drugs. Attention will be given to metric-weight and measures, terminology, case and handling of drugs, classification of drugs and anesthesia.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Surgical Technology program.

    3 Credit Hours - 3 Lecture Hours (F)

    Note: Course not designed for transfer.

    Credits: 3


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  • SURG 1010 - Surgical Technology and Patient Care I


    Surgical Technology and Patient Care I covers the duties of the surgical technologist; the surgical team members; hospitals and their backgrounds; hospital organization and management; physical aspects of the operating room; intradepartmental relations; communication and rapport; the development of surgery; and identifying ethical, moral and legal responsibilities. The course also introduces students to patient care concepts and practices and instructional components of electricity, physics, robotics and computer skills are reviewed.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Surgical Technology program.

    Corequisite: SURG 1011 

    3 Credit Hours - 3 Lecture Hours (F)

    Note: Course not designed for transfer.

    Credits: 3


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  • SURG 1011 - Surgical Technology and Patient Care Laboratory I


    Surgical Technology and Patient Care Laboratory I introduces students to surgical procedures, incisions, wound closure, operative pathology and common complications that arise in general and specialty surgery. Students gain preparation to work under medical supervision to facilitate the safe and effective conduct of invasive surgical procedures. Particular emphasis is on operating room furniture, instrumentation, supplies, equipment and establishing the sterile field.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Surgical Technology program.

    Corequisite: SURG 1010

    1 Credit Hour - 10 Lab Hours (F)

    Note: Course not designed for transfer.

    Credits: 1


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Theatre

  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

Welding/ Metal Fabrication Technology

  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  • WELD 1410 - Metallurgy and Materials Testing


    Metallurgy and Materials Testing teaches students to process and examine metallographic specimens and to identify material microscopically; to apply hardness and tensile tests and interpret results; to demonstrate an understanding of metals and their crystalline structure; and to understand the effects of heat, rates of heating and cooling, as well as alloying elements on metals. The course also includes an introduction to the mechanical testing of metals for strength, hardness and mechanical properties.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite: None

    4 Credit Hours - 2 Lecture Hours, 6 Lab Hours (S)

    Note: Course not designed for transfer.

    Credits: 4


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Women’s Studies

  
  • *WMST 2010 - Introduction to Women’s Studies


    Introduction to Women’s Studies is an introduction to the interdisciplinary academic field which considers the complexity and stimulates critical thought about issues related to sex and gender in modern culture.  Students learn about definitions of and views about sex and gender from such fields as sociology, women’s studies, men’s studies, education, language, political science, psychology, and biology.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisites: READ 0870, ENGL 0800/0870, or appropriate entrance scores.

    3 Credit Hours - 3 Lecture Hours (F, S)

    Note: * Course designed for transfer.

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

    Credits: 3


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