2011-2012 Catalog 
    
    May 14, 2024  
2011-2012 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 

Electrical-Electronic Engineering Technology

  
  • 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: Fall

    Not part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway

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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

    Advanced course in graphical user interface as used in the industrial control applications. Topics include the creation and configuration of graphical operator interface panels using the Allen-Bradley Panel View and Microsoft Visual Basic programming language, and simple graphical pushbuttons up to the use of multiple screen graphic interfaces with data monitoring and analysis options. Corequisite(s): EETH 2600 

    Semester Availability: Spring Offered at Cookeville location only

    Not part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway

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  • EETH 2360 - Industrial Communications


    3 Credits
    2 Class Hours, 2 Lab Hours

    An introductory course in data communication as used in the industrial environment. Topics will include the theoretical aspects of data communication such as bandwidth, channel capacities, error detection/correction, etc., setting up and configuring different types of networks, RS-232, RS485, Ethernet, fiber optics, wireless networks, and several proprietary industrial networks. Prerequisite(s): EETH 1110 

    Semester Availability: Fall Offered at Cookeville location only

    Not part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway

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  • EETH 2370 - Programmable Process Contr


    3 Credits
    2 Class Hours, 2 Lab Hours

    An advanced course in closed-loop control systems and instrumentation. Topics include the modes of control and on the programming of intelligent controllers, PLC, application software used in the industrial environment for process control, and various process transducers for measurements of temperature, level, flow, etc. Prerequisite(s): EETH 1110 

    Semester Availability: Spring Offered at Cookeville location only

    Not part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway

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  • EETH 2380 - Computer Int Lab/Capstone


    4 Credits
    3 Class Hours, 3 Lab Hours

    A continuation of EETH 2360  covering the integration of intelligent controllers and devices into the manufacturing system. Topics will include PLC, robots, CNC machinery, intelligent motion controllers, and trouble-shooting techniques. Prerequisite(s): EETH 2600  and EETH 2340 

    Semester Availability: Spring Offered at Cookeville location only

    Not part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway

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  • EETH 2410 - Hydraulics and Pneumatics


    4 Credits
    3 Class Hours, 3 Lab Hours

    This course covers fluid mechanics with emphasis on the use of hydraulics and pneumatics for power transmission and control purposes. Basic theory and application covers the relationship between fluid flow and pressure, accumulators, actuators and the control of both fluid and air.

    Semester Availability: Spring

    Not part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway

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  • EETH 2600 - Automatic Control Systems


    4 Credits
    3 Class Hours, 2 Lab Hours

    An introduction to a wide range of industrial automatic controls. The programmable logic controller is the base of study with the emphasis on programming. Included are the various types of transducers common to the industrial environment and the interfacing of I/O devices to the PLC. Modes of controls, process response, and the final correcting devices are discussed.

    Semester Availability: Spring

    Not part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway

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  • EETH 2640 - Power Distribution


    4 Credit
    3 Class Hours, 2 Lab Hours

    An introductory course in electrical power distribution systems with a focus on the design of electrical distribution systems for industrial and commercial buildings. Topics include services, transformers, unit substations, switchboards, distribution circuit components, and fault, voltage, and power factor studies. Prerequisite(s): EETH 1110 

    Semester Availability: Spring

    Not part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway

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  • EETH 2800 - Electrical Capstone Course


    1 Credit
    1 Class Hour

    An advanced course common to the Electrical Engineering Technology degree program and all of its concentrations. Includes an exit exam that all program graduates must take. Prerequisite(s): EETH 1110  and EETH 1400 

    Semester Availability: Spring

    Not part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway

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English

  
  • ENGL 0810 - Learning Support English I


    3 Credits
    3 Class Hours

    A course in writing and reasoning skills using various rhetorical modes. Topics include paragraphing and writing short essays based on observation, interviews, and written materials. A computer-based class. Prerequisite(s): DSPW 0700  or equivalent skills.

    Semester Availability: All

    Not part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway

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  • ENGL 0820 - Learning Support English II


    1 Credit Hour
    1 Class Hour

    This class is a continuation of ENGL 0810 - Learning Support English I , for students who do not complete ENGL 0810  coursework from the previous semester.

    Semester Availability: All

    Not part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway

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  • ENGL 1010 - English Composition I*


    (Honors Option Offered)

    3 Credits
    3 Class Hours

    A study of style, syntax, and basic organizational patterns. Topics include various rhetorical patterns, audience, purpose, diverse perspectives, writing, revising, and editing. Research paper required. Prerequisite(s): DSPR 0800 , DSPW 0800  or equivalent skills

    * This course is part of the general education core.

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  • ENGL 1020 - English Composition II*


    (Honors Option Offered)

    3 Credits
    3 Class Hours

    A study of argumentative and analytical writing. Topics include advanced methods of composition, analysis and explication of literature/ essays, elements of persuasion, use of evidence, and advanced methods of research. Prerequisite(s): ENGL 1010 

    * This course is part of the general education core.

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  • ENGL 2010 - Literature: Fiction*


    (Honors Option Offered)

    3 Credits
    3 Class Hours

    An introduction to 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 . ENGL 2010 meets the requirement for a Humanities elective.

    Not part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway

    * 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 requirement for a Humanities elective.

    Not part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway

    * 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, 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 requirement for a Humanities elective.

    Not part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway

    * 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 requirement for a Humanities elective.

    * This course is part of the general education core.

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  • ENGL 2112 - Communication


    (Honors Option Offered)

    3 Credits
    3 Class Hours

    An introduction to the basic principles of effective report writing. Topics include organization, the gathering and synthesis of information, and oral presentations. Prerequisite(s): ENGL 1010 . Note: ENGL 2112 does not meet the requirement for a general education core course.

    Not part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway

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  • ENGL 2115 - Introduction to Journalism


    3 Credits
    3 Class Hours

    An introduction to writing for print media. Topics include basic news-gathering techniques; interviewing; writing feature articles, press releases, and news stories for newspapers and other publications; and journalistic format according to Associated Press Stylebook & Libel Manual. Prerequisite(s): ENGL 1010 . ENGL 2115 does not meet the requirement for a general education core course.

    Not part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway

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  • ENGL 2116 - Writing for the Web


    3 Credits
    3 Class Hours

    The development of 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.

    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.

    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 . ENGL 2120 meets the requirement for a Humanities elective.

    * 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 requirement for a Humanities elective.

    Not part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway

    * 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 requirement for a Humanities elective.

    Not part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway

    * 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 Restoration and the Eighteenth 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 requirement for a Humanities elective.

    * 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 requirement for a Humanities elective.

    * 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 requirement for a Humanities elective.

    * 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 requirement for a Humanities elective.

    * This course is part of the general education core.

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Pre-Engineering

  
  • ENGR 2110 - Statics


    3 Credits
    3 Class Hours

    An introductory, calculus-based mechanics class. Topics include vector algebra, resultants, equilibrium, friction, centroids, moment of inertia, trusses, machines and frames, beam shear and moments. Prerequisite(s): MATH 1920 

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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 

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  • ENGR 2300 - Thermodynamics


    3 Credits
    3 Class Hours

    An introduction to thermodynamics. Topics cover concepts, models and laws; energy and the first law; properties and state; energy analysis of thermodynamics systems; entropy and the second law; conventional power and refrigeration cycles. Prerequisite(s): PHYS 2110 

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Engineering Technology

  
  • ENGT 1000 - Intro to Engr Technology


    3 Credits
    2 Class Hours, 2 Lab Hours

    An introduction to any engineering technology discipline. Emphasizes the type of work done in the various engineering technology disciplines and how the disciplines relate to each other. Topics include basic computer usage, internet use, word processing, and spreadsheets, and presentation of findings and teamwork.

    Semester Availability: Fall, Spring, Summer

    Not part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway

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  • ENGT 1150 - Technical Graphics


    2 Credits
    1 Class Hour, 3 Lab Hours

    An introductory graphics course to Computer-Aided-Drafting (CAD). This class introduces students to the concepts for rendering designs and proper techniques in 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, and correct construction techniques with simple instruments, and correct terminology for CAD. Corequisite(s): Completion of all competencies in Learning Support Math or DSPM 0800 or equivalent skills.

    Semester Availability: Fall, Spring, Summer

    Not part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway

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  • ENGT 2800 - Arch/Civil/Const Engr Tech Cap


    1 Credit
    3 Lab Hours

    An advanced course that reviews course material common to the Architectural, Civil and Construction Engineering Technology programs. Includes a required exit exam. Prerequisite(s): CIT 1220 , CIT 1230 , CIT 2110 , CAD 1200 , CAD 1301  Corequisite(s): CIT 2400 , ACT 2440 

    Semester Availability: Fall, Spring

    Not part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway

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Entrepreneurship

  
  • 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: Fall, Spring, Summer

    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: Spring

    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. Prerequisite(s): or ENTR 1600 

    Semester Availability: Fall, Spring, Summer

    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: Fall

    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 the financial plan. Prerequisite(s): ENTR 1600 , ENTR 1700 , ENTR 1800 

    Semester Availability: Fall, Spring, Summer

    Not part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway

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English as a Second Language

  
  • ESOL 0121 - Conversation I


    3 Credits
    3 Class Hours

    This course is for high beginning students. Students will learn to talk about common topics, make simple conversation and engage in basic discussions.

    Semester Availability: All

    Not part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway

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  • ESOL 0122 - Conversation II


    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): ESOL 0121  or equivalent skills.

    Semester Availability: All

    Not part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway

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  • ESOL 0123 - Conversation III


    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 - Communication Skills


    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 Corequisite(s): ESOL 0153  and ESOL 0173  or equivalent skills.

    Semester Availability: All

    Not part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway

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  • ESOL 0131 - Literacy I


    3 Credits
    3 Class Hours

    This course is for high beginners. Students will learn to write basic sentences and read paragraphs and short stories.

    Semester Availability: All

    Not part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway

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  • ESOL 0132 - Literacy II


    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): ESOL 0131  or equivalent skills.

    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 0151 - Grammar I


    3 Credits
    3 Class Hours

    This course is for high beginners. Students will learn to form simple statements and questions.

    Semester Availability: All

    Not part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway

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  • ESOL 0152 - Grammar II


    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): ESOL 0151  or equivalent skills.

    Semester Availability: All

    Not part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway



  
  • ESOL 0153 - Grammar III


    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 IV


    3 Credits
    3 Class Hours

    This course is an advanced grammar course that will complement higher level reading and writing courses such as DSPR and DSPW. Prerequisite(s): ESOL 0153  or equivalent skills.

    Semester Availability: All

    Not part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway

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  • ESOL 0163 - Intro to Amer Academic Culture


    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 III


    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 IV


    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 III


    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 Corequisite(s): ESOL 0163  or equivalent skills.

    Semester Availability: All

    Not part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway

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  • ESOL 0184 - Writing IV


    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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Finance

  
  • FIN 1110 - Principles of Banking


    (Formerly BNK 1110)
    3 Credits
    3 Class Hours

    An introduction to banking services and functions, including loans, investments, and trust operations. Topics include basic principles of banking transactions and item processing, focusing on deposit and payment functions of banking, procedures and forms relative to opening accounts, cash and collection item processing, proof operations, paying and returning checks, and bookkeeping functions, internal controls and external regulations. Prerequisite(s): DSPR 0800 

    Semester Availability: Fall

    Not part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway

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  • FIN 1210 - Consumer Lending


    (Formerly BNK 1210)
    3 Credits
    3 Class Hours

    An introduction to the fundamental principles of extending consumer credit. Topics include studying and practicing taking loan applications, verifying credit histories, evaluating credit reports, making credit decisions, processing and disbursing the loan, and recognizing the importance of collateral, exercises in computing interest charges and rebates, insurance of consumer credit, pricing of loans, collections, and consumer compliance. Prerequisite(s): DSPR 0800  and completion of all competencies in Learning Support Math or DSPM 0700

    Semester Availability: Spring

    Not part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway

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  • FIN 1215 - Commercial Bank Management


    (Formerly BNK 1215)
    3 Credits
    3 Class Hours

    An introduction to the study and application of principles of bank management. Topics include objectives, planning, structure, control, and the interrelationship of various bank departments, trends that have emerged in philosophy and practice of bank management, and case studies stressing current bank problems. Prerequisite(s): DSPR 0800 

    Semester Availability: Spring

    Not part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway

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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): DSPR 0800  and completion of all competencies in Learning Support Math or DSPM 0700

    Semester Availability: Fall, Spring

    Not part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway

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  • FIN 2230 - Investment Basics


    (Formerly BNK 2230)
    3 Credits
    3 Class Hours

    Studies basic information on investments in securities, options, commodities, tax shelters, art, and more. Topics include traditional and modern methods of analyzing investment opportunities for the beginning investor, trading in the securities market (using real prices and making their own decisions) by using a special microcomputer software package. Prerequisite(s): DSPR 0800  and completion of all competencies in Learning Support Math or DSPM 0700 or equivalent skills

    Semester Availability: Spring

    Not part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway

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French

  
  • FREN 1010 - Beginning French I


    3 Credits
    3 Class Hours

    An introduction to the French language. Provides a foundation in reading, writing, speaking, and aural comprehension. Prerequisite(s): DSPW 0800  and DSPR 0800  or equivalent skills

    Semester Availability: All

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  • FREN 1020 - Beginning French II


    3 Credits
    3 Class Hours

    A continuation of the reading, writing, speaking, and aural skills mastered in FREN 1010 . Prerequisite(s): FREN 1010  or instructor permission

    Semester Availability: All

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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. Builds aural comprehension, speaking, and composition skills. Includes study of French literature and culture. Prerequisite(s): FREN 1020  or instructor permission

    Semester Availability: All

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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 build aural comprehension, speaking ability, and composition skills. Broadens study of French literature. Prerequisite(s): FREN 2010  or instructor permission

    Semester Availability: All

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Geography

  
  • 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): DSPR 0800  and DSPW 0800  or equivalent skills. Note: GEOG 1010 meets the requirement for a Social Science 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): DSPR 0800  and DSPW 0800  or equivalent skills. Note: GEOG 1020 meets the requirement for a Social Science elective.

    Semester Availability: All

    * This course is part of the general education core.

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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 ecomomic and urban structures and differing approaches to the ecological interface. Prerequisite(s): DSPR 0800  and DSPW 0800  or equivalent skills.

    Semester Availability: All

    Not part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway

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Geology

  
  • 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): DSPR 0800  and completion of all competencies in Learning Support Math or DSPM 0800, or equivalent skills

    Semester Availability: All

    * 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 covered are geology, astronomy, meteorology, oceanography, energy, the environment, and basic chemical and biological processes. Prerequisite(s): DSPR 0800  and completion of all competencies in Learning Support Math or DSPM 0800, or equivalent skills

    Semester Availability: All

    * This course is part of the general education core.

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Healthcare Management

  
  • 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): DSPR 0800  and DSPW 0700 . 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 2200 - Medical Legal Issues


    3 Credits
    3 Class Hours

    An overview of the legal issues arising in the healthcare workplace. Included is 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): DSPR 0800  and DSPW 0700 . 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 history of drugs, the drug approval process, applicable prescription and over-the-counter drugs for every body system. Prerequisite(s): BIOL 2010  with a grade of “C” or higher. Corequisite(s): BIOL 2010  and HCM 2800 . 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-9-CM). Topics include assignment of diagnosis and procedure codes utilizing proper coding guidelines. Prerequisite(s): BIOL 2010  with a grade of “C” or higher. Corequisite(s): BIOL 2020  and HCM 2800 . 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.

    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. Corequisite(s): BIOL 2020  and HCM 2800 . 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.

    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.

    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 HCM 2500  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 2800 - Pathophysiology


    4 Credits
    4 Class Hours

    This course focuses on pathophysiology for general healthcare managers. 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. Rationale for common therapies, laboratory tests and drugs for selected disease. Prerequisite(s): BIOL 2010  with a grade of “C” or higher. Corequisite(s): BIOL 2020 . 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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History

  
  • HIST 1110 - World Civilization I


    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 seventeenth century. Prerequisite(s): DSPW 0800  and DSPR 0800  or equivalent skills.

    * This course is part of the general education core.

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  • HIST 1120 - World Civilization II


    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): DSPR 0800  and DSPW 0800  or equivalent skills.

    * This course is part of the general education core.

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  • HIST 2010 - United States History I


    (Formerly American People to 1877)
    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): DSPW 0800  and DSPR 0800  or equivalent skills

    * This course is part of the general education core.

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  • HIST 2020 - United States History II


    (Formerly American People Since 1877)
    3 Credits
    3 Class Hours

    A study of the social, cultural, economic, and political aspects of American life from the Reconstruction period to the present. Prerequisite(s): DSPW 0800  and DSPR 0800  or equivalent skills.

    * 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. Course themes include social, cultural, economic, and political activities throughout the state’s history. Prerequisite(s): DSPW 0800  and DSPR 0800  or equivalent skills.

    * This course is part of the general education core.

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Horticulture

  
  • 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.

    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.

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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.

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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.

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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 spend time 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 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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Information Systems

  
  • INFS 1000 - Intro to Microcomputing


    (Formerly AIS 1180)
    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.

    Semester Availability: Fall, Spring, Summer

    Not part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway

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  • INFS 1010 - Computer Applications


    (Formerly AIS 1181)
    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): DSPR 0800 , Completion of all competencies in Learning Support Math or DSPM 0800 or equivalent skills Note: It is recommended that Computer Accounting majors complete INFS 1000  before taking INFS 1010.

    Semester Availability: Fall, Spring, Summer

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