2012-2013 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Course Descriptions
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CRMJ 1005 - Intro To Criminology
(Formerly PST 1005)
3 Credits
3 Class Hours
A study of societal problems including deviant behavior, its causes, patterns, treatment, and prevention.
Semester Availability: Fall, Spring
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CRMJ 1010 - Intro to Criminal Justice
(Formerly PST 1000)
3 Credits
3 Class Hours
A study of the administration of criminal justice and its purposes, goals, and functions. Topics include evaluation of law enforcement responsibilities, techniques, and methods of how police patrol is conducted. Provides a basic understanding of the criminal justice components, including history of law enforcement; DUI enforcement; officer survival; police corruption; sects, cults, and deviant movements; police administration; firearms; and defensive tactics. Prerequisite(s): Completion of all competencies in Learning Support reading and writing.
Semester Availability: All
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CRMJ 1012 - Criminal Law & Procedure
(Formerly PST 1010)
3 Credits
3 Class Hours
A study of trial procedures, history of constitutional rights, rules of evidence admissibility, types of evidence, and laws of arrest, search, and seizure.
Semester Availability: Fall, Spring
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CRMJ 1020 - Introduction to the Legal Process
3 Credits
3 Class Hours
This course is designed to introduce students to the United States laws and legal system. The student will become familiar with specific areas of the law as well as with different approaches to judicial decision making within the legal system. Prerequisite(s): Completion of all competencies in Learning Support reading and writing.
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CRMJ 1022 - Police Administration
(Formerly PST 1020)
3 Credits
3 Class Hours
A study of the principles of personnel management functions and organization of the police agency. Topics include policy procedures, evaluation of the research, planning, and development processes, and operational duties and commands.
Semester Availability: Spring, Summer
Not part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway
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CRMJ 1030 - Criminal Evidence
(Formerly PST 1030)
3 Credits
3 Class Hours
A study of the types, proper treatment, and disposition of criminal evidence. Examines the problems of admissibility in court proceedings. Other topics include types of evidence, rules for obtaining the evidence, principles of exclusion, evaluation and examination of the evidence, proof, competence of witnesses, hearsay rule, opinion, pre-trial discovery, and testimony in court.
Semester Availability: Fall
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CRMJ 1035 - Report Writ for Law Enforce
(Formerly PST 1035)
3 Credits
3 Class Hours
A study of the objectives of effective police report preparation as it specifically pertains to law enforcement. Emphasizes how to present information in an organized, clear and chronological manner. Topics include the three categories of law enforcement documents, incident, administrative, and affidavit.
Semester Availability: Fall, Spring
Not part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway
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CRMJ 1040 - Defensive Tactics
(Formerly PST 1040)
3 Credits
3 Class Hours
An introduction to basic police defensive tactics system through physical practice of uncomplicated movements and control of distance. Basic defensive tactics include hand and foot strikes, pressure points, control tactics, impact weapons, handcuffing techniques and use-of-force plans to include various policies on deadly force. Studies mental conditioning for survival and use-of-force continuum.
Semester Availability: Spring
Not part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway
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CRMJ 1043 - Investigative Photography
(Formerly PST 1043)
3 Credits
3 Class Hours
A study of the basic concepts of photography through an understanding of aperture, shutter speed, and film speed. Emphasizes principles of the 35 mm camera and digital cameras and their application of recording and reconstructing crime scenes. Also prepares the student for the Evidence Photography that takes photography into the laboratory. Prerequisite(s): Completion of all competencies in Learning Support reading and writing.
Semester Availability: Fall
Not part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway
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CRMJ 1050 - Tactical Shotgun
(Formerly PST 1050)
3 Credits
3 Class Hours
A study of operating skills for “tactical response shotgun.” Special emphasis on safety, gun handling, ammo selection, position shooting, marksmanship, and tactical movement. Upon completion, the student will be able to explain and demonstrate the safe and proper use of the “tactical shotgun” and have a working knowledge of weapon function, ammunition selection, shotgun wounding characteristics, various applied shotgun techniques, and basic mechanical troubleshooting for the shotgun.
Semester Availability: Fall
Not part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway
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CRMJ 1055 - Intro to Computer Crime
(Formerly PST 1055)
3 Credits
3 Class Hours
Provides an overview of criminal acts that can be committed with the use of a computer and the Internet, how computer related crimes are committed and how computer related crimes are investigated. The legal issues involved in the prosecution of computer related crimes will also be explored.
Semester Availability: Fall
Not part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway
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CRMJ 1060 - Basic Surveillance Techniques
(Formerly PST 1060)
3 Credits
3 Class Hours
An examination of basic police surveillance and counter-surveillance procedures and methods, including foot and vehicle; one-, two- and three-person or ABC surveillance; aerial platform; and electronic and stationary surveillance operations. Hands on training includes topics: definition and history of surveillance, four basic methods of surveillance, foot surveillance operations, vehicle surveillance procedures, stationary surveillance methods, aerial platform surveillance, counter-surveillance operations, detecting and eluding surveillance operatives, and presentation of surveillance evidence in court.
Semester Availability: Upon Request
Not part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway
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CRMJ 1070 - Officer Survival
(Formerly PST 1070)
3 Credits
3 Class Hours
A study of the basics of police work needed to survive both mentally and physically. Topics include basic officer survival tactics and techniques, proper survival techniques used during field interviews, unknown risk calls, and traffic stops. Provides a working knowledge of survival skills used during domestic calls, crimes in progress, and high-risk traffic stops.
Semester Availability: Fall
Not part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway
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CRMJ 1080 - Interv/Interrog Techniques
(Formerly PST 1080)
3 Credits
3 Class Hours
A study of the techniques utilized in interviewing victims, witnesses, and subjects of interrogations. Topics include preparation and strategy, legal aspects, interpretation of verbal and physical behavior, causes of denial, interviewing, establishing credibility, reducing resistance, obtaining the admission, and the use of video equipment.
Semester Availability: Fall, Summer
Not part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway
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CRMJ 1085 - Basic Fingerprint/Pattern ID
(Formerly PST 1085)
3 Credits
3 Class Hours
A study of ridge pattern identification and the physical aspects of fingerprints. Provides the basis for developing techniques for the taking of presentable and classifiable inked impressions. Emphasizes hands-on application of these techniques.
Semester Availability: Spring
Not part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway
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CRMJ 1086 - Latent Fingerprint Development
(Formerly PST 1086)
3 Credits
3 Class Hours
A study of the fundamentals of fingerprint development from the history of fingerprints to the most advanced techniques of modern day technology. Other topics include the use of Automated Fingerprint Identification System (AFIS). Prerequisite(s): Completion of all competencies in Learning Support reading and writing.
Semester Availability: Fall
Not part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway
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CRMJ 1087 - Basic Crime Scene Invest
(Formerly PST 1087)
3 Credits
3 Class Hours
A study of the principles of crime scene investigation. Topics include scene assessment, photography, diagramming, evidence collection, processing of evidence, crime scene preservation, and the presentation of the evidence into a court of law. Prerequisite(s): Completion of all competencies in Learning Support reading and writing.
Semester Availability: Summer
Not part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway
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CRMJ 1090 - Traffic Accident Investigation
(Formerly PST 1090)
3 Credits
3 Class Hours
A study of traffic collisions using scientific methods of vehicle speed calculation, timed distance speed, report writing, and diagramming. Explores the legal, statistical, and professional aspects of this interesting field. Includes dynamic vehicle experiments and practical exercises in gathering facts for traffic investigators.
Semester Availability: Fall, Spring
Not part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway
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CRMJ 1091 - Advanced Traffic Investigation
(Formerly PST 1091)
3 Credits
3 Class Hours
This course studies the police function as it pertains to the task of traffic accident investigation using advanced techniques. The course will cover kinetic energy speed evaluation, vehicle dynamics, airborne speed evaluation, vehicle damage profiles, momentum and vector analysis speed evaluation, photography, human factors, tire and lamp analysis.
Semester Availability: Upon Request
Not part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway
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CRMJ 1095 - Tactical Talk
(Formerly PST 1095)
3 Credits
3 Class Hours
An interpersonal communications course for police officers. Provides officers the necessary tools to diffuse verbal confrontations as well as persuade contacts to obey legal and lawful orders. Topics include the goals, objectives, and visions of law enforcement and field interviewing techniques and neurolinguistics.
Semester Availability: Spring
Not part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway
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CRMJ 1097 - Surface Skel & Buried Bodies
(Formerly PST 1097)
3 Credits
3 Class Hours
A study of techniques in locating clandestine bodies and graves. Topics include visual search indicators of burials, disturbances in nature, soil compaction, soil gas detection, cadaver dogs, and scavenging patterns. Also includes many hands-on exercises. Prerequisite(s): Completion of all competencies in Learning Support reading and writing; CRMJ 1087 .
Semester Availability: Spring
Not part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway
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CRMJ 2000 - Drug Identification & Effects
(Formerly PST 2000)
3 Credits
3 Class Hours
A study of the fundamentals needed for identifying both the appearance and effects of controlled substances. Students receive guides to controlled substances: their color, trade names, and drug codes. Topics include a critical examination of the physiological, sociological, psychological, and legal aspects of drug abuse and many complexities that have developed as a direct or indirect result of their abuse in society.
Semester Availability: Fall, Spring
Not part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway
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CRMJ 2010 - Introduction to Law Enforcement
3 Credits
3 Class Hours
This course is an introduction to the law enforcement segment of the criminal justice system with an examination of the history and development of law enforcement, especially in the United States. Prerequisite(s): Completion of all competencies in Learning Support reading and writing.
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CRMJ 2012 - Criminal Investigation
(Formerly PST 2010)
3 Credits
3 Class Hours
A study of the fundamentals of criminal investigation including crime scene search and recording; collection and preservation of evidence; a survey of related forensic science; interviews and interrogations; and methods of surveillance. Emphasizes the techniques of case preparation and presenting the case to court.
Semester Availability: Spring
Not part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway
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CRMJ 2014 - Advanced Crime Scene Techn
(Formerly PST 2014)
3 Credits
3 Class Hours
A study of crime scene techniques that takes the student beyond the classroom and into the field. Students will work mock crime scenes and apply all the skills acquired from previous studies. Simulates reality for the students and requires the student to photograph, diagram, and preserve crime scene evidence. Other topics include casting techniques and blood presumptive applications. Prerequisite(s): Completion of all competencies in Learning Support reading and writing; CRMJ 1086 and CRMJ 1087 .
Semester Availability: Fall
Not part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway
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CRMJ 2020 - Introduction to Corrections
3 Credits
3 Class Hours
This course examines the concept of punishment and its form, functions, and enforcement throughout history with an emphasis on the operation, structure, clientele, and issues confronting the institutions, agencies, and programs encompassing the corrections system including jails, prisons, and probation and parole. Prerequisite(s): Completion of all competencies in Learning Support reading and writing.
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CRMJ 2022 - Police Firearms
(Formerly PST 2020)
3 Credits
3 Class Hours
An introduction to police combat firearms training, firearms tactics, deadly force policies and shoot/don’t shoot decisions. Emphasizes practical, safe operation and firing of handguns. Students learn how to safely operate and fire a handgun and make use-of-force decisions in firearms. Students must furnish weapons and ammunition.
Semester Availability: All
Not part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway
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CRMJ 2023 - Advanced Fingerprint Techn
(Formerly PST 2023)
3 Credits
3 Class Hours
A study of the comprehensive application of development of enhancement techniques for physical evidence using forensic chemicals to develop latent fingerprints from crime scene evidence. Utilizes a forensic laboratory using ninhydrin, cyanoacrylate, chemical powders, and many other forensic chemicals. Prerequisite(s): Completion of all competencies in Learning Support reading and writing; CRMJ 1086 .
Semester Availability: Spring
Not part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway
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CRMJ 2030 - Seminar In Police Science
(Formerly PST 2030)
3 Credits
3 Class Hours
An opportunity for Police Science students to study the role of law enforcement and corrections in a seminar setting. Also includes off-campus experiences, which involve supervised field activities, field site visits, and extensive research activities.
Semester Availability: Fall, Spring
Not part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway
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CRMJ 2031 - Seminar in CSI
(Formerly PST 2031)
4 Credits
4 Class Hours
An opportunity for the CSI student to study the role of the crime scene technician in the crime lab work setting. Includes off campus experiences involving supervised activities within local police departments, field site visits, and extensive research activities. Prerequisite(s): Completion of all competencies in Learning Support reading and writing; CRMJ 1086 , , CRMJ 2014 , CRMJ 2023 .
Semester Availability: Upon Request
Not part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway
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CRMJ 2035 - Juvenile Procedures
(Formerly PST 2035)
3 Credits
3 Class Hours
An introduction to the concepts of youth crimes and techniques practiced by police and courts in prevention and control. Topics include the development and trends in juvenile court procedures.
Semester Availability: Spring
Not part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway
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CRMJ 2045 - Intro To Criminalistics
(Formerly PST 2045)
3 Credits
3 Class Hours
A study of the scientific evaluation of physical evidence in the crime lab; firearms examination, comparative micrography, toxicology, serology, polygraph, and microanalysis of hair, fiber, paint, and glass; and legal photography applications.
Semester Availability: Upon Request
Not part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway
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CRMJ 2050 - Police Tact Training (SWAT)
(Formerly PST 2050)
3 Credits
3 Class Hours
An overview of the historical development of special weapons and tactical teams. Studies the techniques of urban and rural movements, breaching techniques and forced entry methods. Methods of surreptitious and dynamic entry and clearing and hostage rescue are practiced with tactical diagramming and aid planning.
Semester Availability: Spring
Not part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway
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CRMJ 2055 - Gangs Cults & Deviant Movement
(Formerly PST 2055)
3 Credits
3 Class Hours
An examination of gang problems in the United States. Topics include precepts and current philosophies of Paganism, Neo-Paganism, Witchcraft, Satanism, Santeria, and Brujeria. Examines ceremonial and magical rituals, signs, symbols, secret alphabets, ritualized abuse, and Cult-Occult crime investigation. Explores psychological and sociological effects of media on adolescents.
Semester Availability: Fall
Not part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway
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CRMJ 2060 - Evidence Photography
(Formerly PST 2060)
3 Credits
3 Class Hours
A study of the photographic aspects used in criminal investigation with emphasis on types of cameras and lighting for purpose of recording evidence.
Semester Availability: Fall, Spring
Not part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway
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CRMJ 2064 - Bloodstain Evidence
(Formerly PST 2064)
3 Credits
3 Class Hours
A study of bloodstains, bloodspatter, and bloodstain pattern. Focuses on surface texture, direction of travel of blood striking an object, determining the impact angle of blood, the origin of bloodspatter and an examination of a blood drop in a two-dimensional configuration. Other topics include the collection and preservation of bloodstain evidence. Prerequisite(s): Completion of all competencies in Learning Support reading and writing.
Semester Availability: Spring
Not part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway
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CRMJ 2065 - Prevention & Control Of Crime
(Formerly PST 2065)
3 Credits
3 Class Hours
A study of the police function as it pertains to the analysis of crime prevention and control. Addresses the major problems and needs of police agencies to fulfill their roles within the criminal justice system.
Semester Availability: Spring
Not part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway
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CRMJ 2070 - Business & Industrial Security
(Formerly PST 2070)
3 Credits
3 Class Hours
A study of the functions and concepts of security personnel forces of industrial plant, airports, hospitals, and commercial stores.
Semester Availability: Upon Request
Not part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway
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CUL 1010 - Hospitality Management
3 Credits
3 Class Hours
An introduction to the hospitality industry and the chef as supervisor and manager. Topics include the organization of industry segments, services provided by the lodging, food and beverage industry, career opportunities, principles of supervision, communication, motivation, total quality, leadership, training, and team performance.
Semester Availability: Fall, Spring
Not part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway
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CUL 1015 - Sanitation & Safety
2 Credits
2 Class Hours
An introduction to the sanitation and safety issues and practices involved in the food preparation process. Prevention of all types of food contamination and the Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) food safety system is emphasized. This course presents a manager’s perspective on food safety, cleanliness standards, and work safety. This course is a pre/corequisite for the culinary food production classes.
Semester Availability: Fall, Spring
Not part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway
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CUL 1020 - Baking Skills
3 Credits
1 Class Hour, 4 Lab Hours
An introductory course in the principles of baking, with emphasis on bakeshop ingredients, their function, measurement, and scaling. Scratch baked items to include quick breads and muffins, yeast breads, cookies, Danish pastries, and assorted pies.
Semester Availability: Fall, Spring
Not part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway
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CUL 1040 - Culinary I
3 Credits
2 Class Hours, 2 Lab Hours
The introductory food production class for culinary students. Topics include the theories and methods of cooking, vocabulary, and the development of safe and sanitary kitchen practices. Production items will include vegetable and starch preparation, stocks and soups, and egg cookery. Corequisite(s): CUL 1015
Semester Availability: Fall, Spring
Not part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway
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CUL 1045 - Culinary II
3 Credits
1 Class Hour, 4 Lab Hours
A continuation of CUL 1040 - Culinary I . Topics include stocks, soups, sauces, beef, pork and poultry items, vegetables and starches. Utilizing recipes and techniques as presented in class, students will prepare a number of buffets. Prerequisite(s): CUL 1040
Semester Availability: Spring, Summer
Not part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway
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CUL 1050 - Nutrition & Menu Planning
3 Credits
3 Class Hours
An introduction to the basic nutritional principles and guidelines. Topics include nutrients, carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, minerals and vitamins. Students plan meals and menus based on the above principles using nutritional guidelines as the primary basis.
Semester Availability: Fall, Spring
Not part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway
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CUL 2010 - Purchasing & Cost Control
3 Credits
3 Class Hours
An introduction to the food distribution system and purchasing procedures. Topics include, the function of the purchasing agent, product selection, purchasing procedures, inventory control, menu pricing, food cost, sales, inventory levels, spoilage, waste inventory values and menu analysis.
Semester Availability: Fall, Spring
Not part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway
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CUL 2020 - Advanced Baking & Pastry
3 Credits
1 Class Hour, 4 Lab Hours
A continuation of CUL 1020 . Topics include, tarts, cakes, and restaurant-style desserts, production and use of sauces and plate presentations. Students will be required to create a dessert menu and demonstrate baking proficiency through production of selected menu items. Prerequisite(s): CUL 1020
Semester Availability: Fall, Spring, Summer
Not part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway
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CUL 2030 - Garde Manger & Catering
3 Credits
1 Class Hour, 4 Lab Hours
This course focuses on cold food preparation and presentation in buffet and catering applications, including appetizers, hors d’oeuvres, canapés, pates, sausages, terrines, and buffet salads, buffet design, layout and execution, and menu planning. Prerequisite(s): CUL 1045
Semester Availability: Fall, Summer
Not part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway
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CUL 2035 - Table & Beverage Service
2 Credits
2 Class Hours
An introduction to the various styles of table service and service standards required of professional wait personnel. Guest relations, order taking, and organization of the dining room will be studied. Students will gain experience through practice within a simulated service environment. Beverage management issues include inventory & purchasing, proper use of glassware, types of wine and wine regions, and the pairing of wine with food.
Semester Availability: Spring
Not part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway
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CUL 2050 - Culinary III
3 Credits
1 Class Hour, 4 Lab Hours
A capstone course required for all culinary majors. Topics include recipe development, menu construction and pricing. Demonstration of proficiency in proper cooking method selection and construction of salads, entrées with appropriate side items and desserts is required for successful completion of CUL 2055 . Prerequisite(s): CUL 1040 , CUL 1045 , CUL 1020 , CUL 2020 , CUL 2030 & CUL 2055 .
Semester Availability: Spring
Not part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway
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CUL 2055 - International Cuisine
3 Credits
1 Class Hour, 4 Lab Hours
A continuation of CUL 2050 . Production will include French, Italian, Asian and other ethnic and regional cuisines. Discussion topics will include indigenous ingredients, flavors, cooking methods and techniques. Prerequisite(s): CUL 1045
Semester Availability: Fall, Summer
Not part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway
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CUL 2210 - Internship I
1 Credit
300 Contact Hours
A 300-hour paid work internship in a food production environment. Students will prepare a report detailing their experience. Students are required to have the internship approved by the program coordinator. Prerequisite(s): CUL 1040
Semester Availability: All
Not part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway
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CUL 2220 - Internship II
1 Credit
300 Contact Hours
A continuation of CUL 2210 , this course is a 300-hour paid work internship in a food production environment. Students will prepare a report detailing their experience. Students are required to have the internship approved by the program coordinator. Prerequisite(s): CUL 2210
Semester Availability: All
Not part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway
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Early Childhood Education |
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ECED 1010 - Intro to Early Childhood Educ
2 Credits
2 Class Hours
An introduction to the early childhood profession with an emphasis on professionalism and developmentally appropriate practice. Topics include an overview of history of early education, theoretical program models, different types of early childhood programs, community resources, professional organizations, and contemporary trends and issues in programs for children ages birth through eight. Field experiences required.
Semester Availability: Fall, Spring
Not part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway
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ECED 2001 - Spec Topics in Early Childhood
1, 2, or 3 Credits
A study of programs, trends, and issues in the field of early childhood education.
Semester Availability: Upon Special Request
Not part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway
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ECED 2002 - Spec Topics in Early Childhood
1, 2, or 3 Credits
A study of programs, trends, and issues in the field of early childhood education.
Semester Availability: Upon Special Request
Not part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway
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ECED 2003 - Spec Topics in Early Childhood
1, 2, or 3 Credits
A study of programs, trends, and issues in the field of early childhood education.
Semester Availability: Upon Special Request
Not part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway
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ECED 2010 - Safe, Healthy, Learning Env
3 Credits
3 Class Hours
A study of the basic principles and practices of safety, health and nutrition as they relate to the early childhood setting, home, and community for children ages birth through eight. Includes a study of the principles of creating appropriate learning environments for young children. Field experiences required.
Semester Availability: Fall, Spring
Not part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway
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ECED 2015 - Early Childhood Curriculum
3 Credits
3 Class Hours
A study of developmentally appropriate practices and the teacher’s role in supporting development of young children ages birth through eight. Emphasizes curriculum planning including goals, environment, roles of teachers and parents, materials, and settings. Field experiences required.
Semester Availability: Fall, Spring
Not part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway
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ECED 2020 - Infant, Toddler, Child Dev
3 Credits
3 Class Hours
An overview of the physical, cognitive, social, and emotional aspects of young children and their application to the care, guidance, and development of the child, birth through eight. Laboratory observation and interaction. Prerequisite(s): Completion of all competencies in Learning Support reading and writing, or department approval.
Semester Availability: Fall, Spring
Not part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway
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ECED 2030 - Infant and Toddler Care
3 Credits
3 Class Hours
A study of the care and education of infants and toddlers, birth to age three in group settings (i.e. child care centers, family child care homes, Early Head Start). Topics include rationales and strategies for supporting the whole child including cognitive, language, social-emotional, and physical development in a safe, responsive environment. Emphasizes relationship-based care and education with special attention to the unique environmental aspects of programs for the child under three. Prerequisite(s): None
Semester Availability: Fall
Not part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway
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ECED 2040 - Fam Dynamics & Comm Involve
3 Credits
3 Class Hours
An overview of the role of the family, community and the physical, cognitive, social, and emotional growth of the child in a diverse society. Includes benefits of and strategies for developing positive, reciprocal relationships with families in an early childhood setting ages birth through eight. Field experiences required.
Semester Availability: Fall, Spring
Not part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway
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ECED 2060 - Dev of Exceptional Children
3 Credits
3 Class Hours
A study of the practices that early childhood professionals can apply to develop a more inclusive and accessible environment for all children ages birth through eight. Provides students with skills to include children of all abilities through appropriate arrangement of the environment. Includes strategies for developing strong relationships with families and other community agencies. Field experiences required. Prerequisite(s): ECED 2020 or department approval
Semester Availability: Fall
Not part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway
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ECED 2070 - Developmental Assessment
3 Credits
3 Class Hours
A study of assessment for children from birth through eight years of age. Both formal and informal instruments will be discussed with an emphasis on tools that can be used by teachers of young children. Considerations in choosing, administering, and reporting results of assessments will also be addressed. Field experiences required. Prerequisite(s): ECED 2020 or department approval
Semester Availability: Spring
Not part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway
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ECED 2080 - Language & Literacy in ECE
3 Credits
3 Class Hours
A study of the research-based principles and practices for providing young children, birth through eight, with a strong foundation in language and literacy within a developmentally appropriate approach. Field experiences required. Prerequisite(s): ECED 2015 or department approval
Semester Availability: Fall, Spring
Not part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway
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ECED 2085 - Math and Science in ECE
3 Credits
3 Class Hours
A study of the standards, principles, and practices in teaching mathematics and science to young children, birth through eight. Emphasis on development of an integrated math and science curriculum that includes appropriate content, processes, environment and materials, and child-centered choices. Field experiences required. Prerequisite(s): ECED 2015 or department approval
Semester Availability: Fall, Spring
Not part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway
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ECED 2090 - Creative Development
3 Credits
3 Class Hours
A study of the strategies for promoting creative development of the child ages birth through eight. Topics include the concept of creativity: what it is, why it is important, and how the development of creativity in young children can be encouraged. Emphasizes the development of creativity in relation to art, music, language, movement, and dramatic arts. Field experiences required. Prerequisite(s): ECED 2015 or department approval
Semester Availability: Spring
Not part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway
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ECED 2120 - Admin of Child Care Centers
3 Credits
3 Class Hours
A study of organization and administration practices applicable to the child care center. Topics include leadership, enrollment and public relations, staff-management, financial management, facilities, regulations, parent relations, and program development. Field experiences required.
Semester Availability: Fall, Spring
Not part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway
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ECED 2130 - Initial Practicum
3 Credits
2 Class Hours, 1 Lab Hour
A supervised practicum with a minimum of 30 clock hours in seminar and 45 clock hours in early childhood practical experiences. Course includes a study of the physical and human qualities that combine to create an environment that is safe and healthy, and promotes optimum learning for young children ages birth through eight. Prerequisite(s): or ECED 2010 or department approval
Semester Availability: Fall, Spring
Not part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway
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ECED 2160 - Final Practicum
3 Credits
1 Class Hour, 2 Lab Hours
Supervised clinical experience with a minimum of 15 clock hours in seminar and 90 clock hours in a Clinical Site approved by the Department (accredited agency, 3-star or Dept. approved site). Up to 45 hours may be completed in the student’s employment site with department approval. Focuses on the student’s demonstration of competencies that produce positive developmental outcomes for young children ages birth through eight. Prerequisite(s): ECED 2130 and prerequisite or corequisite ECED 2070 . This should be one of the last courses taken in the ECED program.
Semester Availability: Fall, Spring
Not part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway
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ECON 2000 - Current Issues in Economics
1 Credit
1 Class Hour
An analysis of current economic issues such as, but not limited to, the national debt, national deficit, international trade, taxes, Social Security, the military-industrial complex, Medicare, education, and the application of the three basic economic questions in a global economy.
Semester Availability: Fall, Spring
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ECON 2010 - Macroeconomics*
(Formerly ECON 1111)
3 Credits
3 Class Hours
This course introduces and explores a variety of macroeconomic topics, including: aggregate supply and demand, market equilibrium, Gross Domestic Product, employment, income, prices, major schools of economic thought, fluctuations, growth, monetary policy, fiscal policy, the national debt, international trade, and international finance. ECON 2010 meets the General Education requirement for Social Sciences. Prerequisite(s): Completion of all competencies in Learning Support reading and writing. Note: This course is not a prerequisite for ECON 2020 .
Semester Availability: Fall, Spring, Summer
* This course is part of the general education core.
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ECON 2020 - Microeconomics*
(Formerly ECON 1121)
3 Credits
3 Class Hours
This course introduces and explores a variety of microeconomic topics, including: supply and demand, market equilibrium, elasticity, decision making by producers and consumers, production cost, market structures, public policy, the labor market, distribution of income, environmental policy, market efficiency and government intervention. ECON 2020 meets the General Education requirement for Social Sciences. Prerequisite(s): Completion of all competencies in Learning Support reading and writing. Note: This course is not a prerequisite for ECON 2010 .
Semester Availability: Fall, Spring, Summer
* This course is part of the general education core.
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EDUC 2001 - Spec Topics in Education
1, 2 or 3 Credits
A study of programs, trends, and issues in education.
Semester Availability: Upon Special Request
Not part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway
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EDUC 2002 - Spec Topics in Education
1, 2 or 3 Credits
A study of programs, trends, and issues in education.
Semester Availability: Upon Special Request
Not part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway
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EDUC 2003 - Spec Topics in Education
1, 2 or 3 Credits
A study of programs, trends, and issues in education.
Semester Availability: Upon Special Request
Not part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway
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EDUC 2010 - Foundations of Education
3 Credits
3 Class Hours
A study of the historical, philosophical, and sociological foundations underlying the development of American educational institutions. The role of the schools, the aims of education, and the role of state, local, and federal agencies will be included in addition to a required field experience. Prerequisite(s): Completion of all competencies in Learning Support reading and writing. Note: This course is part of the AST K-6 Elementary Education Degree.
Semester Availability: Fall, Spring
Not part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway
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EDUC 2110 - Educational Psychology
3 Credits
3 Class Hours
A study and application of the principles of growth and development, learning theory, and assessment techniques in the classroom setting. Motivating and facilitating learning processes in school settings will be emphasized. Field experiences in an approved classroom are required. Prerequisite(s): Completion of all competencies in Learning Support reading and writing. Note: This course is part of the AST K-6 Elementary Education Degree. This course is the same as PSYC 2100 .
Semester Availability: All
Not part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway
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EDUC 2120 - Intro to Special Education
3 Credits
3 Class Hours
A study of the characteristics and needs of children with special needs and/or disabilities with an emphasis on legislation, programs, services, and best practices in the educational setting. Field experiences are required. Prerequisite(s): Completion of all competencies in Learning Support reading and writing. Note: This course is part of the AST K-6 Elementary Education Degree.
Semester Availability: All
Not part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway
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EETH 1100 - Electrical Maintenance Orient.
4 Credits
3 Class Hours, 3 Lab Hours
An introductory course in electricity that includes the basic physics and mathematics while developing structured problem-solving techniques along with basic computer skills. Topics include laws of motion, simple machines, basic thermodynamics, and the behavior of matter while reviewing algebra, simple geometry, and right angle trigonometry.
Semester Availability: Fall
Not part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway
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EETH 1110 - Electric Circuits
4 Credits
4 Class Hours
An introductory course for all Electrical Engineering Technology concentrations. Topics include voltage, current, resistance, and power in DC and AC circuits, series, parallel, and more complex circuits using Kirchhoff’s laws and selected network theorems, capacitance and inductance, resonance, transformers and polyphase concepts.
Semester Availability: Fall
Not part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway
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EETH 1115 - Electric Circuits Lab
1 Credit
2 Lab Hours
A laboratory course that parallels the EETH 1110 lecture course. Lab exercises include building, measurement and analysis of DC and AC circuits containing resistance, inductance and capacitance. Corequisite(s): EETH 1110
Semester Availability: Fall
Not part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway
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EETH 1200 - Electronics for Industrial Maintenance
1 Credit
1 Class Hour
An intermediate course in electrical theory as applied to electronics. Topics include solid state electronics as circuit elements, including diodes, bipolar transistors, rectifier circuits, Zener diode regulators, power supplies, applications in selected linear circuits and operational amplifiers in various feedback configurations. Prerequisite(s): EETH 1110
Semester Availability: Spring
Not part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway
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EETH 1210 - Electronic Circuits
4 Credits
4 Class Hours
A continuation of EETH 1110 . Topics include solid state electronics as circuit elements, including diodes, bipolar transistors, rectifier circuits, Zener diode regulators, power supplies, power amplification, junction and MOSFETs, applications in selected linear circuits and operational amplifiers in various feedback configurations. Prerequisite(s): EETH
1110
Semester Availability: Spring
Not part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway
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EETH 1215 - Electronic Circuits Lab
1 Credit
2 Lab Hours
Parallels EETH 1210 lecture course. Includes constructing and analyzing discrete and integrated analog transistor circuits. Corequisite(s): EETH 1210
Semester Availability: Spring
Not part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway
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EETH 1220 - Transformers/Rotating Machines
2 Credits
2 Class Hours
A continuation of EETH 1110 and EETH 1115 . Topics include transformer theory and application, single-phase and three-phase connections, auto-transformers, special instrument transformers, the development of horsepower, torque, efficiency as related to the operation of D.C. motors and generators, single-phase and three-phase motors, alternators, stepper motors, resolvers, synchros, and comparisons in the performance of machines. Prerequisite(s): EETH 1110
Semester Availability: Fall
Not part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway
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EETH 1225 - Transformers/Rotat. Mach. Lab
1 Credit
2 Lab Hours
Parallels the EETH 1220 lecture course. Topics include construction of common single phase and three phase DC and AC motor, generator and transformer systems. Corequisite(s): EETH 1220
Semester Availability: Fall
Not part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway
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EETH 1400 - Digital Electronics
2 Credits
2 Class Hours
Study concepts of Boolean Logic and their applications to digital integrated circuits. Topics include binary and other number base systems and codes, logic circuits, A/D and D/A converters, counters, shift registers, adders, mulitplexers, encoders and various memory devices and their operation.
Semester Availability: Spring
Not part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway
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EETH 1405 - Digital Electronics Lab
1 Credit
2 Lab Hours
Parallels the EETH 1400 lecture course. Topics include the construction and analysis of 7400 series I/C circuits, A/D, D/A converters, counters, registers, and similar digital circuits. Corequisite(s): EETH
1400
Semester Availability: Spring
Not part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway
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EETH 2010 - Industrial Elec. Controls
3 Credits
3 Class Hours
Advanced study of control circuits and electronic devices used in operating machines and processes. Topics include design of control circuits using relay logic and solid-state logic, solid-state control of DC motors, AC motors, and stepper motors, power supplies, operational amplifiers, thyristors, transducers, timers, optical and thermal devices, and other components such as programmable controllers to show how automated equipment can be accurately controlled. Prerequisite(s): EETH 1110
Semester Availability: Fall
Not part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway
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EETH 2015 - Industrial Elec. Controls Lab
1 Credit
2 Lab Hours
Parallels the EETH 2010 lecture course. Lab exercises include construction, measurement and analysis of control circuits Corequisite(s): EETH
2010
Semester Availability: Fall
Not part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway
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EETH 2220 - Electronic Communications
2 Credits
2 Class Hours
An introductory course in electronic communications. Topics covered will include signal generation, amplitude modulation, transmission and reception, single sideband systems, angle modulation transmission, angle modulation receivers, FM stereo and two-way FM, television, transmission lines, electro magnetic wave propagation, antennas and waveguides, microwave communications, and satellite communications. Prerequisite(s): EETH 1210
Semester Availability: Fall
Not part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway
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EETH 2225 - Electronic Communications Lab
1 Credit
2 Lab Hours
Parallels the EETH 2220 lecture course. Lab exercises include construction, analysis and trouble-shooting of communications systems. Corequisite(s): EETH
2220
Semester Availability: Fall
Not part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway
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EETH 2230 - Digital Communications
2 Credits
2 Class Hours
Advanced level communications course. Topics include optical fiber communication, digital communications, digital transmission, digital line encoding, multiplexing, high definition television, satellite multiple-access, mobile telephone service and digital radio. Prerequisite(s): EETH 1210
Semester Availability: Spring
Not part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway
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EETH 2235 - Digital Communications Lab
1 Credit
2 Lab Hours
Parallels the EETH 2230 lecture course. Laboratory exercises include construction, analysis and troubleshooting digital communications systems. Corequisite(s): EETH
2230
Semester Availability: Spring
Not part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway
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EETH 2240 - Instrumentation
2 Credits
2 Class Hours
Advanced course in the industrial transducer devices most commonly used by industry in Automated Process Control Systems. Topics include electrical and mechanical transducers applied in the measurement of temperature, pressure, flow and position, and exercises using computers and computer interfacing to give a realistic approach to the industrial application of these devices. Prerequisite(s): EETH 1210
Semester Availability: Fall
Not part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway
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EETH 2245 - Instrumentation Lab
1 Credit
2 Lab Hours
Parallels the EETH 2240 lecture course. Lab exercises include building bridges, and work with transducers and computer interfaces. Corequisite(s): EETH
2240
Semester Availability: Fall
Not part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway
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EETH 2250 - Fiber Optics and Cabling
3 Credits
3 Class Hours
An introduction to optical fiber as another medium in which information can be transmitted, received, multiplexed, demultiplexed, and distributed. Topics include light sources, detectors, splices and connectors, coupler, fiber-optic systems, and installation and types of fiber-optic equipment. Horizontal and vertical cabling techniques (facilities, cable ways) are taught to BICSI and EIA/TIA standards. Prerequisite(s): EETH 1210
Semester Availability: Spring
Not part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway
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EETH 2255 - Fiber Optics & Cabling Lab
1 Credit
2 Lab Hours
Parallels the EETH 2250 lecture course. Lab exercises include construction, installation, analysis and trouble-shooting of fiber optic systems and cabling. Corequisite(s): EETH 2250
Semester Availability: Spring
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EETH 2340 - Programmable Motion Contr
3 Credits
2 Class Hours, 2 Lab Hours
Advanced course in solid-state controls for rotating machinery. Topics include programmable AC, DC drives, single and multi axis controllers, and stepping motor controllers. Topics include the control of pick and place, continuous path robots, G-codes for programming of CNC equipment, encoders, resolvers, tachometers, synchros, accelerometers and motion transducers. Prerequisite(s): EETH 1110
Semester Availability: Fall Offered at Cookeville location only
Not part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway
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EETH 2350 - Graphical Machine Interfaces
3 Credits
2 Class Hours, 2 Lab Hours
A course in the creation and configuration of graphical operator interface panels (often called human machine interfaces, HMIs). Topics include, but are not limited to, the creation and configuration of HMI pushbuttons, indicators, data displays, data entry, graphs, and alarms. Corequisite(s): EETH 2600
Semester Availability: Spring Offered at Cookeville location only
Not part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway
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