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ENGL 2001 - Pop Literature and Culture
(Honors Option Offered)
1 Credit
1 Class Hour
An analysis of popular literary genres. Specific topics are determined by the instructor and may include gothic, popular romances, mysteries, westerns, science-fiction and fantasy, children’s literature, and others. (Please check the class schedule for specific themes in Pop Literature and Culture because the focus of the course and the instructor change each semester.) Prerequisite(s): Level 2 placement in English ; Level 2 placement in Reading
Semester Availability: Fall, Spring
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ENGL 2005 - Creative Non-fiction Workshop
(Honors Option Offered)
1 Credit
1 Class Hour
An introduction to the art of the personal essay. Topics include critical analysis of a variety of personal essays from the 20th century to today, crafting personal essays, critiquing peer work, and submitting a final portfolio. Prerequisite(s): Level 2 placement in English ; Level 2 placement in Reading
Semester Availability: Fall, Spring
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ENGL 2006 - Poetry Workshop
(Honors Option Offered)
1 Credit
1 Class Hour
An introduction to the art of poetry creation and revision. Topics include developing creative approaches to drafting new poems and revision techniques designed specifically for poetry. Prerequisite(s): Level 2 placement in English; Level 2 placement in Reading .
Semester Availability: Fall, Spring
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ENGL 2010 - Literature: Fiction*
(Honors Option Offered)
3 Credits
3 Class Hours
An introduction to short stories and novels. Topics include major literary themes, historical/social events that influenced the writers, literary terminology, characteristics of literature, interpretation of literature, and analysis of composition and style. Prerequisite(s): ENGL 1010 and ENGL 1020 . Note: ENGL 2010 meets the general education requirement for Humanities.
Semester Availability: All
* This course is part of the general education core.
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ENGL 2020 - Literature: Poetry and Drama*
(Honors Option Offered)
3 Credits
3 Class Hours
An introduction to the works of major poets and dramatists. Topics include major literary themes, historical/social events that influenced the writers, literary terminology, characteristics of literature, interpretation of literature, and analysis of composition and major literary themes. Prerequisite(s): ENGL 1010 and ENGL 1020 . Note: ENGL 2020 meets the general education requirement for Humanities.
Semester Availability: All
* This course is part of the general education core.
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ENGL 2030 - Themes in Literature & Culture*
(Honors Option Offered)
3 Credits
3 Class Hours
An analysis of significant primary texts as forms of cultural and creative expression. Specific topics are determined by the instructor and may include gender, the supernatural, film, comedy, Greek and Roman literature, mythology, Native American literature, Shakespeare, and Southern literature. Students may register for this course multiple times as topics vary each semester. Prerequisite(s): ENGL 1010 and ENGL 1020 . Note: ENGL 2030 meets the general education requirement for Humanities.
Semester Availability: All
* This course is part of the general education core.
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ENGL 2110 - Survey of American Lit I*
(Honors Option Offered)
3 Credits
3 Class Hours
A survey of American literature from the time of Colonial expansion through the Civil War period. Topics include works of significant writers of fiction, poetry, prose, and/or drama, and the relevant historical context. Prerequisite(s): ENGL 1010 and ENGL 1020 . Note: ENGL 2110 meets the general education requirement for Humanities.
Semester Availability: All
* This course is part of the general education core.
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ENGL 2116 - Writing for the Web
3 Credits
3 Class Hours
Develops comprehensible and useful content for the Web. Topics include critiques of the writing style of current Web pages, the design of online documentation, and the development of appropriate online copy. Prerequisite(s): ENGL 1010 . Note: ENGL 2116 does not meet the requirement for a general education core course. This course is available in the fall and spring semesters through TN eCampus.
Semester Availability: This course is available in the fall and spring semesters through TN eCampus.
Not part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway
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ENGL 2118 - Creative Writing
3 Credits
3 Class Hours
An introduction to the process of imaginative writing. Topics include evaluation of model stories, poems, and personal essays; genres of fiction, poetry, and creative non-fiction; and critical analysis of writing process and final work. Prerequisite(s): ENGL 1010 . Note: ENGL 2118 does not meet the requirement for a general education core course.
Semester Availability: Fall, Spring
Not part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway
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ENGL 2120 - Survey of American Lit II*
(Honors Option Offered)
3 Credits
3 Class Hours
A survey of American literature from the period of post-Civil War regionalism through the present. Topics include the works of significant writers of fiction, poetry, prose, and/or drama, taking into account events in history which influenced them. Prerequisite(s): ENGL 1010 and ENGL 1020 . Note: ENGL 2120 meets the general education requirement for Humanities.
Semester Availability: All
* This course is part of the general education core.
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ENGL 2133 - Multicultural Literature*
(Honors Option Offered)
3 Credits
3 Class Hours
A survey of American authors and poets of various ethnic backgrounds. Topics include biography, essays, poetry, and short fiction by African Americans, Asian Americans, Hispanic Americans, and Native Americans. Prerequisite(s): ENGL 1010 and ENGL 1020 . Note: ENGL 2133 meets the general education requirement for Humanities.
Semester Availability: All
* This course is part of the general education core.
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ENGL 2140 - Introduction to Cinema*
(Honors Option Offered)
3 Credits
3 Class Hours
An introduction to the basic elements of cinema. Topics include elements of classic films, techniques of analysis, and cinematic production techniques. Prerequisite(s): ENGL 1010 and ENGL 1020 . Note: ENGL 2140 meets the general education requirement for Humanities.
Semester Availability: Fall, Spring
* This course is part of the general education core.
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ENGL 2210 - Survey of British Lit I*
(Honors Option Offered)
3 Credits
3 Class Hours
A survey of British literature from Beowulf through the Restoration and the 18th century. Topics include the works of significant writers of fiction, poetry, prose, and/or drama, taking into account events in history that influenced them. Prerequisite(s): ENGL 1010 and ENGL 1020 . Note: ENGL 2210 meets the general education requirement for Humanities.
Semester Availability: Fall
* This course is part of the general education core.
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ENGL 2220 - Survey of British Lit II*
(Honors Option Offered)
3 Credits
3 Class Hours
A survey of British literature from the period of Romanticism to the present. Topics include the works of significant writers of fiction, poetry, prose, and/or drama, taking into account events in history that influenced them. Prerequisite(s): ENGL 1010 and ENGL 1020 . Note: ENGL 2220 meets the general education requirement for Humanities.
Semester Availability: Spring
* This course is part of the general education core.
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ENGL 2310 - Survey of World Lit I*
(Honors Option Offered)
3 Credits
3 Class Hours
A survey of world literature from the ancient world through the Renaissance. Topics include the works of significant writers of fiction, poetry, prose, and/or drama, taking into account events in history that influenced them. Prerequisite(s): ENGL 1010 and ENGL 1020 . Note: ENGL 2310 meets the general education requirement for Humanities.
Semester Availability: Fall, Summer
* This course is part of the general education core.
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ENGL 2320 - Survey of World Lit II*
(Honors Option Offered)
3 Credits
3 Class Hours
A survey of world literature from the Age of Enlightenment to the present. Topics include the works of significant writers of fiction, poetry, prose, and/or drama, taking into account events in history that influenced them. Prerequisite(s): ENGL 1010 and ENGL 1020 . Note: ENGL 2320 meets the general education requirement for Humanities.
Semester Availability: Spring
* This course is part of the general education core.
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Pre-Engineering |
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ENGR 2110 - Statics
3 Credits
3 Class Hours
An introductory course on structural mechanics. Topics include components and resultants of forces; equilibrium equations; reactions for beams, frames, and trusses; centroids; moments of inertia; shear and moment diagrams; and analysis of trusses. Students analyze structures with both calculators and computers. Prerequisite(s): MATH 1920
Semester Availability: Fall, Spring
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ENGR 2120 - Dynamics
3 Credits
3 Class Hours
An advanced calculus-based mechanics class. Topics include particle kinematics, relative motion, kinetics, applications of Newton’s Laws, work-energy principle, impulse-momentum principle, and mechanical vibrations. Prerequisite(s): ENGR 2110
Semester Availability: Spring
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ENGR 2130 - Circuits I
4 Credits
3 Class Hours, 2 Lab Hours
An introduction to electric circuit quantities and components, systematic application of Ohm’s and Kirchhoff’s laws, superposition, Thévenin and Norton theorems, operational amplifiers, RL and RC transients, and computer circuit simulation. Prerequisite(s): MATH 1920 and MATH 2010 . MATH 2010 may be taken concurrently.
Semester Availability: Fall
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Engineering Technology |
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ENGT 1000 - Intro to Engr Technology
3 Credits
2 Class Hours, 2 Lab Hours
An introduction to any engineering technology discipline. The course prepares the students to be successful in the technology programs offered at Nashville State Community College. Included are business organization and communication techniques such as preparing a notebook, email and attachments, use of Excel® spreadsheet, use of PowerPoint®, use of Internet®, working in teams, scanning, Paint Shop Pro®, developing an action plan, making a proposal, and introduction to several case studies. Students will learn technical concepts by solving authentic real-world problems.
Semester Availability: Fall, Spring
Not part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway
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ENGT 1150 - Technical Graphics
3 Credits
2 Class Hours, 2 Lab Hours
An introductory graphics course to computer-aided drafting (CAD). This class introduces students to the concepts for rendering designs and proper techniques used in drafting and design. Topics will include geometric constructions, lettering, freehand sketching, the alphabet of lines, the use of scales, orthographic projections, section views, pictorial drawings, dimensioning, correct construction techniques with simple instruments, and correct terminology for CAD. Prerequisite(s): Level 2 placement in Math .
Semester Availability: Fall, Spring
Not part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway
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ENGT 2800 - Arch/Civil/Const Engr Tech Cap
1 Credit
1 Lab Hour
An advanced course that reviews course material common to the Architectural, Civil and Construction Engineering Technology program concentrations and assists students to enter the workplace. Includes a required departmental exit exam, preparation of a resume, a mock interview, and participation in a community service event. Prerequisite(s): CIT 1220 , CIT 2110 , and ACT 1161
Semester Availability: Fall, Spring
Not part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway
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Entrepreneurship |
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ENTR 1600 - Entrepreneurship
3 Credits
3 Class Hours
An introduction to entrepreneurship. Topics include economic, social and political climate; demographic, technological and social changes; skills, challenges, and rewards of entrepreneurship.
Semester Availability: All
Not part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway
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ENTR 1650 - Franchising
3 Credits
3 Class Hours
A study of the franchising method of doing business from both the perspective of the franchisor and the franchisee. Students will analyze franchise business ventures to understand the advantages and disadvantages of the franchising opportunity, the components and efforts required for success, the interdependent legal and contractual obligations, franchisee qualifications, and the global reach of franchising.
Semester Availability: Currently not available.
Not part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway
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ENTR 1700 - Business Financial Management
3 Credits
3 Class Hours
An introduction to the sources for funding a small business. Topics include terminology, financial statements, loan proposals, working capital, cash management, financing needs, credit policies, and sales forecasts. Prequisite (or Co-requisite): ENTR 1600
Semester Availability: Fall
Not part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway
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ENTR 1800 - Entrepreneurship Marketing
3 Credits
3 Class Hours
A study of the unique challenges and opportunities of marketing an entrepreneurial venture. Students will analyze the marketing philosophies and strategies of successful entrepreneurs. Topics include the importance of marketing an entrepreneurial venture, analyzing the target audience, conducting market research, development of entrepreneurial marketing objectives, planning and creation of marketing messages, the use of various marketing media, and the steps involved in creating a marketing plan. Students will prepare a marketing plan for an entrepreneurial venture.
Semester Availability: Fall
Not part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway
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ENTR 2000 - Principles of Supervision
3 Credits
3 Class Hours
A study of the challenges, opportunities, responsibilities, and concerns of being a supervisor in an entrepreneurial start-up, franchise, or existing small business venture. This course addresses the daily operation of a business including the recruitment, selection, and retention of qualified employees; addressing employee problems and growth through coaching, counseling, training, and development; disciplinary action procedures, practices, and methods; internal and external communications; planning, scheduling, and controlling work activities; performance evaluation; and safety and health requirements in the work environment.
Semester Availability: Currently not available.
Not part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway
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ENTR 2200 - Business Plan Fundamentals
3 Credits
3 Class Hours
An introduction to business planning. The students will assess business strengths and weaknesses; collect and organize market data; develop a business plan, marketing plan, and financial plan. Prerequisite(s): ENTR 1600 , ENTR 1700 , ENTR 1800
Semester Availability: Spring
Not part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway
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English as a Second Language |
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ESOL 0122 - Listening and Speaking 2
3 Credits
3 Class Hours
This course is for low-intermediate students. Students will discuss and react to listenings on American culture topics. Prerequisite(s): Testing Placement
Semester Availability: All
Not part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway
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ESOL 0123 - Listening and Speaking 3
3 Credits
3 Class Hours
This course is for high-intermediate students. Students will converse in more depth on social and academic topics and participate in academic discussions. Prerequisite(s): ESOL 0122 or equivalent skills.
Semester Availability: All
Not part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway
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ESOL 0124 - Listening and Speaking 4
3 Credits
3 Class Hours
This course is at the advanced level. Students will listen to and take notes on academic lectures as well as learn basic public speaking skills. Prerequisite(s): ESOL 0123 or equivalent skills
Semester Availability: All
Not part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway
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ESOL 0132 - Reading and Writing 2
3 Credits
3 Class Hours
This course is for low-intermediate students. Students will learn to write grammatically correct sentences and basic paragraphs, read and understand simple paragraphs, and respond to the readings in writing. Prerequisite(s): Testing Placement
Semester Availability: All
Not part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway
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ESOL 0141 - Spelling and Vocabulary
3 Credits
3 Class Hours
A study of English spelling rules and the Latin and Greek roots, prefixes, and suffixes which make up professional English lexicons.
Semester Availability: On Demand
Not part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway
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ESOL 0152 - Grammar 2
3 Credits
3 Class Hours
This course is for low-intermediate students. Students will focus on more complex grammar topics and apply them to speaking and writing. Prerequisite(s): Testing Placement
Semester Availability: All
Not part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway
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ESOL 0153 - Grammar 3
3 Credits
3 Class Hours
This course is for high-intermediate students. Students will study grammar topics that will provide a foundation for advanced grammar study. Prerequisite(s): ESOL 0152 or equivalent skills.
Semester Availability: All
Not part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway
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ESOL 0154 - Grammar 4
3 Credits
3 Class Hours
This course is an advanced grammar course that will complement higher-level reading and writing courses. Prerequisite(s): ESOL 0153 or equivalent skills.
Semester Availability: All
Not part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway
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ESOL 0163 - American College Experience
3 Credits
3 Class Hours
A beginning study of American culture and its effects on education.
Semester Availability: All
Not part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway
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ESOL 0173 - Reading 3
3 Credits
3 Class Hours
This course is for high-intermediate students. Students will increase vocabulary and reading abilities. Students will read academic texts and search for main ideas and details. Prerequisite(s): ESOL 0132 or equivalent skills.
Semester Availability: All
Not part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway
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ESOL 0174 - Reading 4
3 Credits
3 Class Hours
This course is a high-intermediate/low-advanced course to improve students’ reading comprehension and enhance vocabulary knowledge in a technology-rich environment. Prerequisite(s): ESOL 0173 or equivalent skills.
Not part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway
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ESOL 0183 - Writing 3
3 Credits
3 Class Hours
This course is for high-intermediate students. Students will learn basic academic paragraph form, basic summarizing skills, and genre awareness. Prerequisite(s): ESOL 0132 or equivalent skills
Semester Availability: All
Not part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway
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ESOL 0184 - Writing 4
3 Credits
3 Class Hours
This course is for high-intermediate/low-advanced students. Students will write academic essays and will become proficient in technology appropriate for the academic writing classroom. Prerequisite(s): ESOL 0183 or equivalent skills.
Not part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway
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ESOL 0191 - English for Health Professions
3 Credits
3 Class Hours
An advanced-level course designed for students who wish to improve their English skills before applying to health-related programs such as Nursing, Occupational Therapy Assistant, and Surgical Technology. Students will learn the language and culture of healthcare while practicing English skills that are specific to this field. Prerequisite(s): ESOL 0124 , ESOL 0154 , ESOL 0174 , ESOL 0184 or equivalent skills.
Semester Availability: On Demand
Not part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway
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Finance |
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FIN 2110 - Money and Banking
(Formerly BNK 2110)
3 Credits
3 Class Hours
An introduction to basic economic principles most closely related to the subject of money and banking. Topics include the application of the economics of money and banking in the individual bank and in the banking system; the nature and functions of money and the money supply; financial intermediation and the various financial markets; the Federal Reserve System, its policies and operation. Prerequisite(s): Level 2 placement in Math and Reading .
Semester Availability: Fall, Spring
Not part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway
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French |
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FREN 1020 - Beginning French II
3 Credits
3 Class Hours
A continuation of FREN 1010 . Students improve skills in reading, writing, speaking, and aural comprehsension. Prerequisite(s): FREN 1010 or instructor permission
Semester Availability: Spring
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FREN 2010 - Intermediate French I
3 Credits
3 Class Hours
A continuation of the development of the student’s knowledge of French. Students build aural comprehension skills and speaking ability, write compositions, and study French and Francophone literature and culture. Prerequisite(s): FREN 1020 or instructor permission
Semester Availability: Not currently offered
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FREN 2020 - Intermediate French II
3 Credits
3 Class Hours
A continuation of the development of the student’s knowledge of French. Students increase aural comprehension skills and speaking ability, further develop their writing skills, and broaden their study of French and Francophone literature. Prerequisite(s): FREN 2010 or instructor permission
Semester Availability: Not currently offered
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Geography |
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GEOG 1010 - World Regional Geography I*
3 Credits
3 Class Hours
A survey of the geographic regions of the world, including studies of the physical character of the land, resources, economics, and cultures. Prerequisite(s): Level 2 placement in English or concurrent enrollment in ENGL 1010 and ENGL 0815 ; Reading: Level 2 placement in Reading . Note: GEOG 1010 meets the requirement for a Social Sciences elective.
Semester Availability: All
* This course is part of the general education core.
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GEOG 1020 - World Regional Geography II*
3 Credits
3 Class Hours
A continuation of GEOG 1010 . Selected topics and world regions, especially those with problems or situations of contemporary interest, to illustrate geographical points of view. Prerequisite(s): Level 2 placement in English or concurrent enrollment in ENGL 1010 and ENGL 0815 ; Reading: Level 2 placement in Reading . Note: GEOG 1020 meets the requirement for a Social Sciences elective.
Semester Availability: All
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GEOG 1030 - Cultural Geography
3 Credits
3 Class Hours
An introduction to the study of the geography of human cultures including demographics, migration dynamics, and settlement patterns; special dimensions of ethnic, linguistic, and religious diversity; political approaches to economic and urban structures; and differing approaches to the ecological interface. Prerequisite(s): Level 2 placement in English or concurrent enrollment in ENGL 1010 and ENGL 0815 ; Reading: Level 2 placement in Reading .
Semester Availability: All
Not part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway
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Geology |
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GEOL 1040 - Physical Geology*
4 Credits
3 Class Hours, 3 Lab Hours
This course is an introduction to the principles of modern Geology, emphasizing the origin, composition, and evolution of the solid earth. Rock-forming minerals, igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks, rock and hydrologic cycles, plate tectonics, earthquakes, landform development and geologic times are covered. The course includes identification and description of minerals and rock samples, and use of topographic and geological maps. Prerequisite(s): Level 2 placement in Math and Reading .
Semester Availability: As needed
* This course is part of the general education core.
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GEOL 1110 - Earth Science*
4 Credits
3 Class Hours, 3 Lab Hours
This course provides a background in the physical, chemical, and biological principles that shape our planet. Topics include geology, astronomy, meteorology, oceanography, energy, the environment, and basic chemical and biological processes. Prerequisite(s): Level 2 placement in Math and Reading .
Semester Availability: All
* This course is part of the general education core.
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Health and Human Performance |
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HHP 1300 - First Aid and CPR
(Formerly BIOL 1006)
3 Credits
3 Class Hours
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation and first aid including the use of an Automatic External Defibrillator (AED). Topics include adult and infant CPR (both one-man and two-man), basic first aid and AED use. American Heart Association Healthcare Provider CPR Certification will be awarded upon successful completion.
Semester Availability: All
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HHP 2300 - Intro to Exercise Science
3 Credits
3 Class Hours
This course provides a basic overview of exercise science. Topics include exercise physiology, sports nutrition, biomechanics, athletic training, exercise and sport psychology, and motor behavior.
Semester Availability: Fall
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HHP 2400 - Prev and Care of Ath Injuries
3 Credits
3 Class Hours
This course is designed to give an overview of the prevention, care, and management of common injuries in a variety of sports.
Semester Availability: Spring
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Healthcare Management |
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HCM 2000 - Healthcare Delivery Systems
3 Credits
3 Class Hours
This course focuses on the United States healthcare institutions and the legal regulations for each of these institutions. It examines historical backgrounds, future perspectives, and trends. It reviews the way in which each delivery system is organized and the impact it has on various demographics. Prerequisite(s): Level 2 placement in English and Reading . Student must maintain a grade of “C” or higher in order to progress in program. Note: This is the same course as ADMN 2319 - Healthcare Delivery Systems .
Semester Availability: Fall, Spring
Not part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway
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HCM 2200 - Medical Legal Issues
3 Credits
3 Class Hours
An overview of the legal issues arising in the healthcare workplace. Topics include a brief history of the legal system, torts, contracts, confidentiality, laws relating to drug administration, medical records as a legal document, patients’ authorization, informed consent, medical practice acts, and areas of potential liability for the healthcare professional. Prerequisite(s): Level 2 placement in English and Reading . Student must maintain a grade of “C” or higher in order to progress in program.
Semester Availability: Fall, Spring
Not part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway
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HCM 2250 - Survey of Coding
3 Credits
3 Class Hours
This course provides an overview of coding and classification systems in a variety of healthcare settings. Topics include classification and coding systems emphasizing ICD and CPT, reimbursement/billing systems, and coding’s relationship to health information management. Upon completion, students should be able to apply coding principles to correctly assign ICD and CPT codes and utilize electronic filing for reimbursement. Prerequisite(s): HCM 2000 and HCM 2200 with a grade of “C” or higher. Student must maintain a grade of “C” or higher in order to progress in program.
Semester Availability: Fall, Spring
Not part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway
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HCM 2300 - Pharmacology
3 Credits
3 Class Hours
An introduction to generic and product names of a variety of medications, drug classifications, and general therapeutic applications. Topics include a history of drugs, the drug approval process, and applicable prescription and over-the-counter drugs for every body system. Prerequisite(s): BIOL 2010 with a grade of “C” or higher. Co-requisite(s): BIOL 2020 and HCM 2800 . If student has had BIOL 2020 or HCM 2800 a grade of “C” or higher is required. Student must maintain a grade of “C” or higher in order to progress in program.
Semester Availability: Fall, Spring
Not part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway
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HCM 2400 - ICD-CM Coding
3 Credits
3 Class Hours
A study of the coding and classification of diseases, symptoms, operations, and procedures according to the International Classification of Diseases, Clinical Modification (ICD-CM). Topics include assignment of diagnosis and procedure codes utilizing proper coding guidelines. Prerequisite(s): BIOL 2010 with a grade of “C” or higher. Co-requisite(s): BIOL 2020 and HCM 2800 . If student has had BIOL 2020 and HCM 2800 a grade of “C” or higher is required. HCM 2400 and ADMN 2303 cannot be taken at the same time. Student must maintain a grade of “C” or higher in order to progress in program. Note: This is the same course as ADMN 2311 - ICD-PCS Coding .
Semester Availability: Spring
Not part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway
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HCM 2500 - CPT Coding
3 Credits
3 Class Hours
A study of the descriptive terms and identifying codes for reporting medical services and procedures according to the latest edition of Physicians’ Current Procedural Terminology (CPT). Topics include CPT coding format and conventions, applying coding guidelines to ensure accurate code assignment, complexities of assigning evaluation and management codes, and the format and usage of HCPCS National Codes and modifiers. Prerequisite(s): BIOL 2010 with a grade of “C” or higher. Co-requisite(s): BIOL 2020 and HCM 2800 . If student has had BIOL 2020 and HCM 2800 a grade of “C” or higher is required. HCM 2400 and HCM 2500 cannot be taken at the same time. Student must maintain a grade of “C” or higher in order to progress in program. Note: This is the same course as ADMN 2303 - CPT Coding .
Semester Availability: Fall
Not part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway
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HCM 2600 - Insurance & Reimbursement
3 Credits
3 Class Hours
A study of insurance billing procedures. Topics include instruction for completing pertinent forms for third-party payers. Reimbursement methods for billing and reporting are discussed. Prerequisite(s): HCM 2000 and HCM 2200 with a grade “C” or higher. Student must maintain a grade of “C” or higher in order to progress in program. Note: This is the same course as ADMN 2313 - Health Insurance Survey .
Semester Availability: Fall, Spring
Not part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway
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HCM 2700 - Coding Capstone
3 Credits
3 Class Hours
A second-year advanced course that applies coding knowledge learned from preceding courses. Required for all coding students. Topics include ICD and CPT code assignments, application of coding guidelines to ensure accurate code assignment and correct code sequencing. Preparation for coding certification will be emphasized. Prerequisite(s): HCM 2400 and ADMN 2303 with a grade of “C” or higher. Student must maintain a grade of “C” or higher in order to progress in program.
Semester Availability: Fall, Spring
Not part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway
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HCM 2750 - Electronic Healthcare Apps
3 Credits
3 Class Hours
This course covers EMR/EHR systems, design, implementation, and application. Topics include EHR, Health Informatics, information/network security, troubleshooting, medical office hardware and software applications, and on- and off-site medical record storage. Upon completion, students should be able to facilitate usage of electronic health record systems and other technologies. Prerequisite(s): BUSN 1360 and HCM 2000 with a grade of “C” or higher. Student must maintain a grade of “C” or higher in order to progress in program. Note: This is the same course as ADMN 2304 - Intro to Elect. Health Records .
Semester Availability: Fall, Spring
Not part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway
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HCM 2800 - Pathophysiology
4 Credits
4 Class Hours
This course focuses on pathophysiology for general healthcare managers. Topics include an introduction to principles of general mechanisms of disease including etiology, prognosis, signs, and symptoms; relationship of normal body functioning to the physiologic changes that occur as a result of illness; and rationale for common therapies, laboratory tests, and drugs for selected diseases. Prerequisite(s): BIOL 2010 with a grade of “C” or higher. Co-requisite(s): BIOL 2020 . If student has had BIOL 2020 a grade of “C” or higher is required. Student must maintain a grade of “C” or higher in order to progress in program.
Semester Availability: Fall, Spring
Not part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway
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HCM 2900 - Healthcare Management Capstone
3 Credits
3 Class Hours
This course is a comprehensive review of Healthcare Management. Topics include risk management measures, chart auditing, improved billing practices, medical legal issues, human resource management, and healthcare delivery systems. An exit exam will be administered as a means of assessing program outcomes and will include topics from courses included in the Healthcare Management curriculum. This course should be taken during the last semester of studies at Nashville State. Prerequisite(s): HCM 2000 , HCM 2200 , and HCM 2600 . Permission of instructor required.
Semester Availability: Fall, Spring
Not part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway
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HIST 1110 - Early World History*
3 Credits
3 Class Hours
A study of social, cultural, economic, and political aspects of significant civilizations from the period of unwritten history through the 17th century. Prerequisite(s): Level 2 placement in English and Reading .
* This course is part of the general education core.
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HIST 1120 - Modern World History*
3 Credits
3 Class Hours
A study of the social, cultural, economic, and political aspects of significant civilizations from the 17th century to the present. Prerequisite(s): Level 2 placement in English and Reading .
* This course is part of the general education core.
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HIST 2000 - History’s Myths/Misconceptions
1 Credit
1 Class Hour
Topics include a study of common myths in American History. Focuses on exploring and debunking these myths for a more accurate view of history and on examining misconceptions of history that have been handed down through the years. Prerequisite(s): Level 2 placement in English and Reading .
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HIST 2010 - Early United States History*
3 Credits
3 Class Hours
A survey of the social, cultural, economic, and political aspects of American life from the pre-Columbian period through the Civil War and Reconstruction. Prerequisite(s): Level 2 placement in English or concurrent enrollment in ENGL 1010 and ENGL 0815 ; Reading: Level 2 placement in Reading or concurrent enrollment in READ 0815 .
* This course is part of the general education core.
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HIST 2030 - Tennessee History*
3 Credits
3 Class Hours
A study of the history of Tennessee from the neolithic era to the present. Topics include social, cultural, economic, and political activities throughout the state’s history. Prerequisite(s): Level 2 placement in English or concurrent enrollment in ENGL 1010 and ENGL 0815 ; Reading: Level 2 placement in Reading or concurrent enrollment in READ 0815 .
* This course is part of the general education core.
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HORT 1010 - Intro to Horticulture
3 Credits
3 Class Hours
A study of the principles of plant science and practices underlying occupations in horticulture. Emphasizes cultural methods affecting plant growth and provides a broad perspective of the horticultural industry.
Semester Availability: No longer offered
Not part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway
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HORT 1110 - Landscape Plant Materials I
3 Credits
3 Class Hours
A study of identification, culture, characteristics, and use of landscape plants. Topics include nomenclature, identification, growth and cultural requirements, and soil preferences. Landscape applications are emphasized. Students acquire knowledge in proper selection and utilization of plant materials into landscapes.
Not part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway
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HORT 1120 - Landscape Design
3 Credits
3 Class Hours
An introduction to landscape design principles and practices for residential sites. Topics include drafting, site analysis and common elements of good design, plant material selection, proper plant utilization, and design implementation. Students learn to read, plan, draft, and implement a landscape design. Prerequisite(s): HORT 1110 or HORT 2110 .
Not part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway
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HORT 1140 - Landscape Construction
3 Credits
3 Class Hours
An introduction to hardscape structures in the landscape. Topics include material selection, construction techniques, and fabrication. Students learn to design and construct common hardscape features such as walkways, walls, and decks.
Not part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway
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HORT 1150 - Soils and Fertilizers
3 Credits
3 Class Hours
A study of the physical and chemical properties of soils, soil fertility, and management. Topics include soil formation, classification, testing, fertilizer application, and other amendments. Students learn to analyze, evaluate, and properly amend soils and media for horticultural use.
Not part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway
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HORT 1160 - Plant Propagation
3 Credits
3 Class Hours
Topics include methods of sexual and asexual plant propagation used by nursery employees and greenhouse operators.
Not part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway
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HORT 1210 - Turfgrass Management
3 Credits
3 Class Hours
A detailed study of turfgrass. Topics include seeding, reproduction, growth and development, species characteristics, fertilization, irrigation practices, pest and disease control, maintenance of golf courses, and recreational lawns. Students learn how to establish and maintain a high-quality turfgrass area.
Not part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway
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HORT 1310 - Horticultural Pesticides
3 Credits
3 Class Hours
A study of the identification and control of plant pests including insects, diseases, and weeds. Topics include pest identification and chemical regulation, pesticide application, and safety. Course work will satisfy re-certification point requirements and prepare students to take the Tennessee Commercial Pesticide Applicators License test and the test for certification in Ornamental and Turf (C-3).
Not part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway
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HORT 1410 - Arboriculture
3 Credits
3 Class Hours
A study of the identification, culture, and maintenance of landscape trees and shrubs. Topics include installation, fertilization, pruning, disease and insect control, and physiological problems. Students acquire knowledge in proper arboriculture practices.
Not part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway
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HORT 1510 - Principles of Mgmt/Horticulture
3 Credits
3 Class Hours
An introduction to a variety of topics from the areas of business management, customer service, and human resource management as they apply to the horticulture industry.
Not part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway
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HORT 2010 - Internship I
1 Credit
Students will work with the program coordinator to intern with a horticultural business best suited to their interests and career goals. Internships include the areas of landscape contracting and maintenance, plant retail/wholesale, garden center/ nursery, turf management, irrigation, pest control and others.
Not part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway
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HORT 2030 - Seminar
3 Credits
3 Class Hours
Seminar with readings, roundtable discussion, and writing on the modern world-view of global agricultural practices and the risks that they present. An elective course.
Not part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway
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HORT 2110 - Landscape Plant Materials II
3 Credits
3 Class Hours
A continuation of HORT 1110 and study of additional plants. Students acquire knowledge in the proper selection and utilization of landscape plant materials.
Not part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway
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HORT 2120 - Advanced Landscape Design
3 Credits
3 Class Hours
A study of residential and commercial landscape design, cost analysis, and installation. Topics include site analysis, design plan, pricing, implementation, and special projects.
Not part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway
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INFS 1000 - Intro to Microcomputing
3 Credits
2 Class Hours, 2 Lab Hours
An introduction to microcomputing tasks and terminology. Topics include input and output, storage, memory, the CPU, and the Windows operating system. Hands-on experience is gained in working with Windows, managing files, managing disks, and exploring the Internet. Prerequisite(s): Level 2 placement in Reading .
Semester Availability: All
Not part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway
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INFS 1010 - Computer Applications
3 Credits
2 Class Hours, 2 Lab Hours
An introduction to the use of microcomputer software in the business environment. Applications include word processing, spreadsheets, database, and presentation software. Prerequisite(s): Level 2 placement in Reading .
Semester Availability: All
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LOGI 1000 - Introduction to Logistics
3 Credits
3 Class Hours
A study of the basic concepts of supply chain management emphasizing the economic significance of distribution to business and the U.S. economy. Topics include the interrelationship between logistics and other areas of business and how logistics can significantly impact customer loyalty by adding value.
Semester Availability: Fall, Spring
Not part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway
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LOGI 1010 - Transportation Management
3 Credits
3 Class Hours
An introduction to traffic management functions including mode and carrier selection. Cost models for transportation and reasons for selecting a given shipping method are discussed. All models of transportation and transit times will be explored with frequent use of case-based instruction.
Semester Availability: Fall, Spring
Not part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway
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LOGI 1030 - Warehouse & Inventory Mgmt
3 Credits
3 Class Hours
An analysis of warehousing functions and management. Topics include facility location and operation, labor relations, financial analysis, and productivity improvement and measurement.
Semester Availability: Fall, Spring
Not part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway
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LOGI 2010 - Supply Chain Technology
(Formerly Logistics Hardware & Software)
3 Credits
3 Class Hours
An introduction to the various technology used in the supply chain industry and how the technology impacts supply chain functionality. Topics include data management systems, voice picking systems, 3D printing, cloud technology and RFID. Prerequisite(s): BUSN 1360
Semester Availability: Fall
Not part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway
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LOGI 2020 - Intl Trans & Logistics
3 Credits
3 Class Hours
Provides an understanding of the logistics processes required in moving goods and people across international boundaries, the transportation modes used in such movement, and current logistics issues in the global environment. Prerequisite(s): BUSN 1360
Semester Availability: Fall
Not part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway
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LOGI 2030 - Operations Management
3 Credits
3 Class Hours
Examines operations management concepts, tools, and practices for designing, planning, controlling, and improving manufacturing and service organizations. Emphasizes the use of operations strategy to gain competitive advantage. Topics include facility location and layout design, forecasting, queuing models, inventory management, enterprise resource planning, production systems, and quality assurance.
Semester Availability: Fall
Not part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway
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LOGI 2040 - Purchasing Principles
3 Credits
3 Class Hours
Course covers the basics of purchasing management. Topics include the challenge of purchasing and materials management, objectives and organization functions, specification, quality control and inspection, computerization, and quality considerations.
Semester Availability: Spring
Not part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway
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LOGI 2050 - Logi & Supply Chain Strategy
3 Credits
3 Class Hours
A study of the strategic and tactical decisions throughout the logistics and supply chain management processes. Topics include the supply chain concept; obtaining a competitive advantage through supply chain management; techniques to measure, improve, and manage supply chain performance; the effect of interdependent activities and firms on overall performance and behavior; inventory management approaches; trade-offs made in managing supply chain activities; the role of logistics management and its effect on supply chain performance; and safety and risk management. Prerequisite(s): This course should be taken during the last semester before graduation after all other required LOGI courses have been successfully completed or are concurrently being completed.
Semester Availability: Spring
Not part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway
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MATH 0810 - Learning Support Math I
3 Credits
3 Class Hours
Prepares students with the necessary skills to be successful in college-level mathematics by providing multiple representations of application and problem-solving. Topics include operations with real numbers and algebraic expressions, analysis of graphs, linear functions, linear equations and inequalities, basic statistics and probability, and unit conversions. This course is only available for those students enrolled in certificate programs that do not require college level math but that do require learning support competencies in math. Prerequisite(s): Level 1 placement in Math .
Semester Availability: As needed
Not part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway
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MATH 0815 - Algebra Support
1 Credit
2 Class Hours
A co-requisite course that prepares students with the necessary skills to be successful in the co-requisite on-ground MATH 1000 - Foundations of Algebra by providing additional support in mathematical skill development along with application and problem-solving. Topics include operations with real numbers and algebraic expressions, operations with polynomials, solving equations, and analyzing and graphing linear functions. Prerequisite(s): Level 1 placement in Math . Co-requisite(s): MATH 1000 - Foundations of Algebra . Note: Successful completion of MATH 1000 will be required to earn successful completion in MATH 0815.
Semester Availability: All
Not part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway
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MATH 0820 - Learning Support Math II
2 Credit Hours
2 Class Hours
This class is a continuation of MATH 0810 - Learning Support Math I . This course is only available for those students enrolled in certificate programs that do not require college level math but that do require learning support competencies in math. Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of three competencies in MATH 0810 .
Semester Availability: As needed
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