2022-2023 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Course Descriptions
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Accounting |
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ACCT 1010 - Principles of Accounting I
3 Credits
3 Class Hours
An introduction to accounting principles, practices, and techniques with an emphasis on the preparation and reporting of financial statements. Prerequisite(s): Level 2 placement in Math and Reading .
Semester Availability: All
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ACCT 1020 - Principles of Accounting II
3 Credits
3 Class Hours
A continuation of ACCT 1010 - Principles of Accounting I . Introduces the preparation and use of managerial and cost accounting concepts utilized in planning and controlling operations. Prerequisite(s): ACCT 1010 with a grade of “C” or higher.
Semester Availability: All
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ACCT 1371 - Accounting Spreadsheets I
3 Credits
3 Class Hours
Prepares students to solve a wide range of accounting and business application problems using a popular spreadsheet package. Prerequisite(s): BUSN 1360 with a grade of “C” or higher.
Semester Availability: Spring
Not part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway
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ACCT 2291 - Accounting Internship
1-3 Credits
3 internship hours per week per credit
This course is a supervised off-campus experience with area businesses and organizations appropriate to the field of study. Individual conferences with instructor are arranged instead of class attendance. Credit earned varies according to total internship clock hours. Documentation of work experience required. Prerequisite(s): Internship must be registered through the office of Career Services.
Semester Availability: All
Not part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway
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ACCT 2301 - Payroll Accounting
3 Credits
3 Class Hours
An introduction to payroll procedures and laws affecting payroll operations and employment practices, including compliance reporting. Prerequisite(s): ACCT 1010 with a grade of “C” or higher and BUSN 1360 .
Semester Availability: Spring
Not part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway
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ACCT 2321 - Intermediate Accounting I
3 Credits
2 Class Hours, 2 Lab Hours
An in-depth study of the conceptual framework of accounting theory and the preparation of financial statements and financial disclosures. Topics include income measurement and profitability analysis, time value of money, cash and receivables, measurement and valuation of inventory and cost of goods sold, and accounting for plant assets and intangibles. Prerequisite(s): ACCT 1020 with a grade of “C” or higher and BUSN 1360 .
Semester Availability: Fall
Not part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway
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ACCT 2322 - Intermediate Accounting II
3 Credits
2 Class Hours, 2 Lab Hours
A continuation of ACCT 2321 - Intermediate Accounting I . Topics include accounting for debt and equity financing; acquisition, utilization, and retirement of non-current assets; investments in debt and equity securities; revenue recognition; lease accounting; financial reporting and analysis; and accounting changes and error corrections. Prerequisite(s): ACCT 2321 with a grade of “C” or higher.
Semester Availability: Spring
Not part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway
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ACCT 2331 - Tax Accounting
3 Credits
3 Class Hours
An introduction to basic taxation principles and applications. Topics include history of taxation, tax legislation, federal and state regulations, preparation of tax forms, and other tax matters. Prerequisite(s): ACCT 1020 with a grade of “C” or higher.
Semester Availability: Fall
Not part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway
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ACCT 2341 - Cost Accounting
3 Credits
3 Class Hours
This course introduces the student to the processes used to prepare cost accounting information for decision making in internal operations. Prerequisite(s): ACCT 1020 with a grade of “C” of higher.
Semester Availability: Fall
Not part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway
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ACCT 2381 - Accounting Databases
3 Credits
2 Class Hours, 2 Lab Hours
This course presents the concepts of the accounting information system within a relational database. Prerequisite(s): ACCT 1010 with a grade of “C” or higher and BUSN 1360 .
Semester Availability: Fall
Not part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway
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ACCT 2382 - Accounting Systems Applications
3 Credits
2 Class Hours, 2 Lab Hours
This course presents the process of setting up and maintaining an accounting information system using computerized accounting software. Prerequisite(s): ACCT 1010 with a grade of “C” or higher and knowledge of basic computer fundamentals.
Semester Availability: Spring
Not part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway
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ACCT 2391 - Special Topics in Accounting
3 Credits
3 Class Hours
A study of important trends and issues in the field of accounting. Prerequisite(s) or co-requisite(s): ACCT 2321 and ACCT 2301 .
Semester Availability: Spring
Not part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway
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ACCT 2399 - Accounting Capstone
3 Credits
3 Class Hours
A capstone course required for all accounting majors. This course reviews topics covered in courses included in the accounting curriculum. Prerequisite(s) or co-requisite(s): ACCT 2321 , ACCT 2322 , ACCT 2301 , ACCT 2331 , ACCT 2341 , ACCT 2382 , ACCT 2381 and ACCT 1371 .
Semester Availability: Spring
Not part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway
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Administrative Professional Technology |
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ADMN 1302 - Keyboarding/Formatting I
3 Credits
3 Class Hours
An introductory keyboarding course with an emphasis on the techniques of touch typing, speed building, and formatting of basic business documents.
Semester Availability: Fall, Spring
Not part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway
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ADMN 1305 - Business English
3 Credits
3 Class Hours
A course emphasizing the rules and accepted practices of English grammar in the contemporary business office. Prerequisite(s): Level 2 placement in English and Reading .
Semester Availability: Fall, Spring
Not part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway
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ADMN 1308 - Office Procedures
3 Credits
3 Class Hours
An introduction to the job functions that are common to most offices including scheduling appointments, processing incoming/outgoing communications, and using telecommunications systems/services to accomplish tasks and follow procedures. Topics include problem solving and creative thinking from the perspective of an administrative office manager while maintaining the principles of human relations, ethics, and legal perspectives. Prerequisite(s): ADMN 1310
Semester Availability: Fall
Not part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway
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ADMN 1310 - Business Communications
3 Credits
3 Class Hours
A study of the principles, practices, and review of grammar and mechanics of various types of effective written and oral business communications. Prerequisite(s): Level 2 placement in English and Reading . Note: Administrative Professional Technology majors should complete ADMN 1305 before enrolling in ADMN 1310.
Semester Availability: Fall, Spring
Not part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway
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ADMN 1311 - Word Processing I
3 Credits
3 Class Hours
An application-oriented course that includes designing and editing a variety of business documents, with emphasis on decision making and problem solving based on document design principles and mail standards. Prerequisite(s): ADMN 1302 and BUSN 1360 with a grade of “C” or higher
Semester Availability: Spring
Not part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway
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ADMN 1313 - Spreadsheet Applications
3 Credits
3 Class Hours
A study to provide fundamentals of spreadsheet applications including entering, formatting, charting, managing, and analyzing data using software. Prerequisite(s): BUSN 1360 with a grade of “C” or higher
Semester Availability: Spring
Not part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway
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ADMN 2291 - Admin Prof Tech Internship
1-3 Credits
1-3 Class Hours
This course is a supervised off-campus work experience with area businesses and organizations appropriate to the field of study. Individual conferences with instructors are arranged instead of class attendance. Credit earned varies according to total internship clock hours. Documentation of work experience required. Prerequisite(s): Internship must be registered through the Office of Career Services.
Semester Availability: All
Not part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway
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ADMN 2330 - Database Applications
3 Credits
3 Class Hours
A course designed to expand the student’s skill with database applications used by an administrative professional. Prerequisite(s): BUSN 1360 with a grade of “C” or higher
Semester Availability: Fall
Not part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway
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ADMN 2390 - Capstone Experience for APT
3 Credits
3 Class Hours
This culminating class utilizes the competencies developed in the professional courses to demonstrate decision-making and problem solving techniques in the field. Prerequisite(s): ADMN 1305 , ADMN 1308 , ADMN 1310 , ADMN 1311 , ADMN 1313 , and ADMN 2330 .
Semester Availability: Spring
Not part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway
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Architectural Design Technology |
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ARCT 1100 - Architectural Drawing
3 Credits
2 Class hours, 2 lab hours
This course is an introduction to the fundamentals of graphic representation for communication of architectural concepts, ideas and technical details. Students will be exposed to a variety of graphic conventions that represent three-dimensional thinking on two-dimensional media. Topics may include reading construction documents, sketches, adjacency diagrams, construction principles and the use of orthographic projection to create architectural plans, sections, elevations, details and specifications. Prerequisite(s): None
Semester Availability: Fall, Spring
Not part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway
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ARCT 1120 - Introduction to Architecture
3 Credits
2 Class hours, 2 lab hours
The introduction to Architecture is a concise study of history of the built environment from ancient periods to the present day. Topics related to architectural form, space and order are also explored. Prerequisite(s): None
Semester Availability: Fall, Spring
Not part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway
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ARCT 1200 - Residential Design and Construction
4 Credits
2 Class hours, 4 lab hours
ACT 1200 is an introductory course in the basics of residential design, light construction, and construction drawings. Topics include: design concepts & schematic design; application of concepts to a design problem; developing a floor plan; footings and foundations; structural elements; platform framing construction; stairway design; dimensioning; architectural symbols and developing building sections and elevations. Prerequisite(s): CADD 1650 Co-requisite(s): CADD 1650
Semester Availability: Fall, Spring
Not part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway
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ARCT 2291 - Architecture Internship
1-3 Credits
3 internship hours per week per credit
This course is a supervised off-campus experience with area businesses and organizations appropriate to the field of study. Individual conferences with instructor are arranged instead of class attendance. Credit earned varies according to total internship clock hours. Documentation of work experience required. Prerequisite(s): Internship must be registered through the office of Career Services.
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ARCT 2300 - Design Process Studio I
4 Credits
2 Class hours, 4 lab hours
ARCT 2300 is an intermediate level course continuing elements of ARCT 1200 and focusing on building code applications in the design development process and preparation of life safety drawings. In addition, the use of Architectural precedents and concepts are explored in the creative process of developing an architectural design project. Prerequisite(s): ARCT 1200
Semester Availability: Fall
Not part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway
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ARCT 2320 - Interior Design
2 Credits
1 Class hour, 2 lab hours
An introduction into the principles and practice of interior design with emphasis on its impact on the built environment. Topics include the use of annotations and legends; entourage; creating plans, elevations, section views; the use of finish schedules; interior perspectives and isometric views; detailing, the role of lighting and acoustics; and color renderings. Prerequisite(s): ARCT 1200
Semester Availability: Fall
Not part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway
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ARCT 2400 - Design Process Studio II
4 Credits
2 Class hours, 4 lab hours
ARCT 2400 is an advanced level course continuing elements of ARCT 2300 and focusing on construction documents and preparation specifications. Topics include: teamwork; architectural programming; adjacency matrices; block diagrams; site analysis; schematic design; design development; construction documentation; model making and presentation drawings. Using current drawing and presentation mediums, students will prepare and present a medium sized architectural project. In addition the use of Architectural precedents and concepts are explored in the creative process of developing an architectural design project. Prerequisite(s): ARCT 2300
Semester Availability: Spring
Not part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway
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ARCT 2420 - Architectural Presentations
2 Credits
1 Class hour, 2 lab hours
An advanced course focusing on architectural presentation graphics. Topics will include the principles, current practices and computer applications used in the architectural and design professions in creating presentations documents. Examples of professional architectural presentations both current and from the past will be discussed. Prerequisite(s): ARCT 1200
Semester Availability: Spring
Not part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway
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ARCT 2430 - Building Environmental Systems
3 Credits
2 Class hours, 2 lab hours
ARCT 2430 explores the principles of electrical power distribution and control, lighting, plumbing, heat loss/gain, HVAC systems and Green Building practices. Prerequisite(s): ARCT 1200
Semester Availability: Spring
Not part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway
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ARCT 2500 - Sustainability in the Built Environment
3 Credits
3 class hours
This course will explore green building concepts and strategies that affect the designs of buildings, site development, water efficiency, energy efficiency, materials and resources, and indoor environmental quality. Topics include an introduction to basic concepts of sustainable building design, daylighting, exterior envelope assemblies, renewable energy alternatives, reusable and renewable materials, and LEED document preparation. This course presents rating systems for high-performance buildings developed by the US Green Building Council and other international organizations. Prerequisite(s): ARCT 1200
Semester Availability: Spring
Not part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway
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ARCT 2910 - Architectural Capstone
1 Credit
1 class hour
An advanced course that reviews course material of the Architectural Design Technology Program and assists students to enter the workplace. Includes a required Major Field Assessment, preparation of a resume and attending a mock interview. Prerequisite(s): ARCT 2300
Semester Availability: Fall, Spring
Not part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway
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ART 1035 - Introduction to Art
(Honors Option Offered)
3 Credits *
3 Class Hours
Provides students with the opportunity to experience the role art plays in life. Students will learn a descriptive, formal vocabulary while researching significant artists, techniques, periods, and styles. Topics include the relationship between art, religion, politics, and society in a variety of cultures. Prerequisite(s): Level 1 placement in English ; Level 2 placement in Reading or concurrent enrollment in READ 0815 . Note: ART 1035 meets the general education requirement for Humanities.
Semester Availability: All
* This course is part of the general education core.
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ART 1045 - Drawing I
3 Credits
6 Class Hours
An introduction to the basic principles and materials of drawing. Materials include pencil, charcoal, inks, and conté. Topics include a disciplined approach to landscape and figure drawing while exploring realistic and abstract styles, model drawings, landscape drawings, and still life drawings. Note: Students must purchase art supplies.
Semester Availability: Fall, Spring
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ART 1050 - Drawing II
3 Credits
6 Class Hours
A continuation of Drawing I . Topics include concepts of the drawing media that involve color: soft or oil pastel, colored inks, and colored pencil. Emphasis is placed on the concepts involved in experimental drawing. Prerequisite(s): ART 1045 . Note: Students must purchase art supplies.
Semester Availability: Fall (as needed), Spring
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ART 1340 - Foundations Studio I
3 Credits
6 Class Hours
Introduces students to a variety of art materials, to basic principles of design (movement, rhythm, and balance), and to art elements and their uses (line, tone, color, space, and texture). Note: Students must purchase art supplies.
Semester Availability: Fall
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ART 1350 - Foundations Studio II
3 Credits
6 Class Hours
Introduces students to the basic principles of three-dimensional design. Students will use material and medium, relating them to form, to create original compositions that utilize space. Note: Students must purchase art supplies.
Semester Availability: Spring
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ART 1360 - Painting I
3 Credits
6 Class Hours
Introduces students to the fundamentals of visual representation with design and the materials involved in the making of paintings. Meets the Studio Art Elective requirement for the Art (Studio) Tennessee Transfer Pathway. Prerequisite(s): ART 1045 and ART 1050 . Note: Students must purchase art supplies.
Semester Availability: Fall
Not part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway
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ART 1370 - Painting II
3 Credits
6 Class Hours
A continuation of ART 1360 in which a variety of media are explored: watercolor, gouache, acrylic, oil paint, and mixed media. Fundamental skills are emphasized and used as a foundation for more advanced techniques. Prerequisite(s): ART 1360 . Note: Students must purchase art supplies.
Semester Availability: As needed
Not part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway
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ART 2000 - Art History Survey I
(Honors Option Offered)
3 Credits
3 Class Hours
A survey of art history that provides students with the opportunity to see how history and art are interwoven from prehistoric times to the Middle Ages. Prerequisite(s): Level 1 placement in English ; Level 2 placement in Reading or concurrent enrollment in READ 0815 . Note: ART 2000 meets the general education requirement for Humanities.
Semester Availability: Fall, Spring, Summer (online only)
* This course is part of the general education core.
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ART 2020 - Art History Survey II
(Honors Option Offered)
3 Credits
3 Class Hours
A continuation of Art History Survey I that provides the opportunity to see how history and art are interwoven from the Renaissance to Modern times. Prerequisite(s): Level 1 placement in English ; Level 2 placement in Reading or concurrent enrollment in READ 0815 . Note: ART 2020 meets the general education requirement for Humanities.
Semester Availability: Fall, Spring, Summer (online only)
* This course is part of the general education core.
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ASTR 1010 - Solar System Astronomy
4 Credits
3 Class Hours, 3 Lab Hours
An introductory course in the astronomy of our Solar System. Topics include the history of astronomy, astronomical coordinates, Newton’s Laws, gravitation, properties of light, kinds of telescopes and their uses, the Moon, eclipses, the Sun and its planets, asteroids, comets, and other interplanetary objects. Prerequisite(s): Level 2 placement in Math and Reading .
Semester Availability: All
* This course is part of the general education core.
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ASTR 1020 - Stars + Galaxies Astronomy
(Formerly Stellar and Galactic Astronomy)
4 Credits
3 Class Hours, 3 Lab Hours
An introductory course in the astronomy of stars and galaxies. Topics include the history of astronomy, astronomical coordinates, Newton’s Laws, gravitation, properties of light, kinds of telescopes and their uses, the Sun, stars, and stellar properties, nebulae, star clusters, galaxies and galactic distributions, pulsars, quasars, neutron stars, black holes, and cosmology. Prerequisite(s): Level 2 placement in Math and Reading .
Semester Availability: As needed
* This course is part of the general education core.
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Biology |
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BIOL 1000 - Medical Terminology
3 Credits
3 Class Hours
This course will cover the basic techniques for anatomical, physiological, and medical word-building. The course will teach a systematic approach to defining general medical terms and terms for pathological disorders by dividing them into word roots, combining forms, suffixes, and prefixes. A grade of “C” or above in all Surgical Technology and Central Processing curriculum courses must be earned prior to graduation.
Semester Availability: All
Not part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway
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BIOL 1010 - Introduction to Biology
(Formerly Intro to Biology I)
(Non-Science Majors Only)
4 Credits *
3 Class Hours, 3 Lab Hours
An introduction to biology course. Topics include cell structure and function, organic molecules and energy pathways, genetics, evolution, and the principles of ecology. This course does not fulfill the science requirement for biology majors. Credit for BIOL 1110 and BIOL 1010 may not be used together to satisfy the general education natural science requirement. Prerequisite(s): Level 2 placement in English and Reading .
Semester Availability: All
* This course is part of the general education core.
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BIOL 1020 - Diversity of Life
(Formerly Intro to Biology II)
(Non-Science Majors Only)
4 Credits
3 Class Hours, 3 Lab Hours
A survey of the Domains of life as it highlights representative members and their characteristics and importance. Particular attention is given to the human organism and its organ systems. This course does not fulfill the science requirement for biology majors. BIOL 1010 - Introduction to Biology is not a prerequisite for this course. Credit for BIOL 1120 and BIOL 1020 may not be used together to satisfy the general education natural science requirement. Prerequisite(s): Level 2 placement in English and Reading .
Semester Availability: All
* This course is part of the general education core.
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BIOL 1110 - General Biology I
(Science Majors Only)
4 Credits*
3 Class Hours, 3 Lab Hours
A comprehensive course suitable for biology majors and minors. Fulfills the science requirement for pre-medicine, pre-pharmacy, pre-medical technology, pre-veterinary medicine, and pre-dentistry programs. Topics include the unifying principles found in all organisms, their molecular and cellular basis, the mechanisms of heredity, the interrelationships of organisms, and their evolution. Credit for BIOL 1010 and BIOL 1110 may not be used together to satisfy the general education natural science requirement. Prerequisite(s): Level 2 placement in English, Math and Reading .
Semester Availability: All
* This course is part of the general education core.
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BIOL 1120 - General Biology II
(Science Majors Only)
4 Credits*
3 Class Hours, 3 Lab Hours
A continuation of General Biology I , this course covers the Domains of life and representative organisms. Their characteristics and importance are discussed with an emphasis on the morphology and physiology of multicellular organisms. This class fulfills the science requirement for biology majors as well as pre-medicine, pre-pharmacy, pre-medical technology, pre-veterinary medicine, and pre-dentistry programs. Credit for BIOL 1020 and BIOL 1120 may not be used together to satisfy the general education natural science requirement. Prerequisite(s): BIOL 1110
Semester Availability: All
* This course is part of the general education core.
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BIOL 1215 - Principles of Nutrition
3 Credits
3 Class Hours
A course in human nutrition with emphasis on scientific principles, metabolism, and requirements for nutrients. Topics of interest to those in health care and related professions are stressed. Prerequisite(s): Level 2 placement in English, Math and Reading .
Semester Availability: All
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BIOL 2000 - Independent Research
1-4 Credits
This is a general elective science course intended for students majoring in the sciences. This course is designed to introduce students to the basic principles of conducting scientific research. Students will be taught experimental design and allowed to conduct independent research in conjunction with a class project. Students will be responsible for collecting, analyzing and interpreting their own data; and incorporating their results into the larger framework of the class project. In addition, students will be required to write a scientific paper following appropriate format and present their findings to an open forum. Research projects will be under the supervision of faculty. Prerequisite(s): Instructor permission
Semester Availability: As needed
Not part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway
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BIOL 2010 - Anatomy and Physiology I
4 Credits *
3 Class Hours, 3 Lab Hours
An intensive course for students interested in health-related fields that will count as a biology elective. Topics include the skeletal, articular, muscular, nervous, and integumentary systems; cellular chemistry and structure; and histology. Prerequisite(s): Level 2 placement in English, Math and Reading .
Semester Availability: All
* This course is part of the general education core.
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BIOL 2020 - Anatomy and Physiology II
4 Credits *
3 Class Hours, 3 Lab Hours
A continuation of BIOL 2010 designed primarily for students interested in health-related fields that will count as a biology elective. Topics include the cardiac, vascular, hematologic, respiratory, immune, urinary, digestive, reproductive, and endocrine systems. Prerequisite(s): BIOL 2010 with a grade of “C” or higher
Semester Availability: All
* This course is part of the general education core.
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BIOL 2115 - Environmental Science
4 Credits
3 Class Hours, 3 Lab Hours
A survey course designed to examine natural systems and the impact of human society on those systems. Topics covered will include principles of ecology, biodiversity, and population dynamics; additionally, the course will address the socioeconomic and environmental costs associated with natural resource consumption, energy production, pollution, and waste generation. Laboratory work and off-site activities will provide additional opportunities for students to develop critical thinking and environmental problem solving skills, as they address local environmental issues. Prerequisite(s): Level 2 placement in English, Math and Reading .
Semester Availability: As needed
* This course is part of the general education core.
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BIOL 2230 - Microbiology
4 Credits
3 Class Hours, 3 Lab Hours
This is a comprehensive course that stresses applied microbiology and the roles of microbes in health and disease. Topics include microbial structure, growth, metabolism, genetics, ecology, and systematics with emphasis on the pathology of bacteria, viruses, fungi, and protozoa. Prerequisite(s): Level 2 placement in English, Math and Reading .
Semester Availability: All
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BIOL 2310 - General Botany I
(Formerly BIOL 2211 - General Botany)
4 Credits
3 Class Hours, 3 Lab Hours
A course in the anatomy, physiology, reproduction and taxonomy of lower to higher plants. Topics include organization of plant cells and tissue systems, morphology, respiration and photosynthesis, genetics, growth and development, environmental factors, nutrition, ecology, and mechanisms of evolution. Prerequisite(s): Level 2 placement in English and Reading .
Semester Availability: As needed
* This course is part of the general education core.
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BUSN 1300 - Personal Finance
3 Credits
3 Class Hours
This course helps students to define and reach personal financial goals. Topics may include: planning, budgeting, taxes, credit, housing, insurance, investing, and retirement planning.
Semester Availability: Fall, Spring
Not part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway
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BUSN 1305 - Introduction to Business
3 Credits
3 Class Hours
This course provides an introduction to the business environment. Topics may include business ownership and organization, management, marketing, business ethics, accounting, economics, finance, and business careers.
Semester Availability: All
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BUSN 1350 - Sales and Service
3 Credits
3 Class Hours
An introduction to the fundamentals of customer service and selling. Topics include developing and conveying a positive attitude, identifying buying motives and customer needs, developing and delivering a sales presentation, customer approaches, sales strategies, and cultivating repeat business through service.
Semester Availability: All
Not part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway
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BUSN 1360 - Software App. for Business
3 Credits
3 Class Hours
A study of computer applications emphasizing business problem solving and communication designed to support the achievement of basic computer skill proficiency. Prerequisite(s): Level 2 placement in Reading .
Semester Availability: All
Not part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway
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BUSN 2291 - Business Internship
1-3 Credits
1-3 Class Hours
This course is a supervised off-campus work experience with area businesses and organizations appropriate to the field of study. Individual conferences with instructor are arranged instead of class attendance. Credit earned varies according to total internship clock hours. Documentation of work experience required. Prerequisite(s): Internship must be registered through the office of Career Services.
Semester Availability: All
Not part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway
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BUSN 2300 - Business Ethics
3 Credits
3 Class Hours
This course introduces basic ethical theories and value systems and applies these perspectives to moral issues, problems, and situations which arise within the business environment. Prerequisite(s): Level 2 placement in English and Reading .
Semester Availability: Fall, Spring
Not part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway
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BUSN 2330 - Principles of Management
3 Credits
3 Class Hours
This course is a study of management through analysis of the functions of planning, organizing, leading, and controlling. Prerequisite(s): Level 2 placement in English and Reading .
Semester Availability: All
Not part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway
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BUSN 2340 - Human Resource Management
3 Credits
3 Class Hours
This course is a study of principles of human resource management, which may include equal employment law and the recruitment, selection, and development of the human resources. Prerequisite(s): Level 2 placement in English and Reading .
Semester Availability: All
Not part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway
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BUSN 2347 - Financial Mgmt & Budgeting
3 Credits
3 Class Hours
Fundamental principles of accounting and finance related to business operations including accounting and financial terms, financial statements, accounting ratios, budgeting, forecasting, time value of money, investment decisions, and break-even analysis. Prerequisite(s): Level 2 Placement in Math, English and Reading
Semester Availability: Fall
Not part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway
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BUSN 2350 - Organizational Behavior
3 Credits
3 Class Hours
This course examines the importance of understanding human relations in the workplace and developing the skills necessary to foster more effective communication and motivation. Prerequisite(s): Level 2 placement in English and Reading .
Semester Availability: All
Not part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway
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BUSN 2370 - Legal Environment of Business
3 Credits
3 Class Hours
This is a study of the principles of the American legal system as they relate to the conduct of business in our society. Prerequisite(s): Level 2 placement in English and Reading .
Semester Availability: Fall, Spring
Not part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway
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BUSN 2380 - Principles of Marketing
3 Credits
3 Class Hours
This course is a study of basic marketing principles and practices, including the selection of target markets and the development of the marketing mix (product, price, promotion, and place of distribution). Prerequisite(s): Level 2 placement in English and Reading .
Semester Availability: All
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BUSN 2387 - Retail Management
3 Credits
3 Class Hours
Acquaints students with the nature and scope of retailing and retail management. Topics include the history and development of retailing, management of retail operations, financial planning, merchandising, location analysis, store design and layout, and the impact of retailing on the economic environment. Prerequisite or co-requisite: BUSN 2347 ; Prerequisite(s): ADMN 1310 , BUSN 1360 , BUSN 2330 , BUSN 2340 , BUSN 2347 , BUSN 2350 , and BUSN 2380 .
Semester Availability: Fall, Spring
Not part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway
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BUSN 2389 - Social Media Marketing
3 Credits
3 Class Hours
Explains, defines, illustrates, and applies the ways in which businesses can maximize their marketing efforts through the integration of social media with current marketing strategies. Covers salient methods of using social media networks and utilizes case studies to demonstrate what value and relationships look like on social media and what works. Finally, students get on various advertising platforms for social media and learn how to use them. Prerequisite(s): None
Semester Availability: Fall, Spring
Not part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway
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BUSN 2395 - Business Applications
3 Credits
3 Class Hours
This capstone course requires students to apply critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills to a real or simulated business environment. Prerequisite(s): BUSN 1350 , BUSN 2300 BUSN 2350 , BUSN 2370 , BUSN 2380 , and ECON 2100 or ECON 2200 and LOGI 1000
Semester Availability: All
Not part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway
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CADD 1200 - AutoCAD Fundamentals
3 Credits
2 Class Hour, 3 Lab Hours
This is an introduction to basic computer concepts and software applications for creating computer-aided engineering drawings using AutoCAD software. Topics include: Practice in the use of drawing and editing commands, drawing setup, creating layers, the use of line weights, editing techniques, dimensioning, blocks, page setup, scaling, model space, paper space, and printing.
Semester Availability: All
Not part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway
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CADD 1301 - AutoCAD Fundamentals II
3 Credits
2 Class Hours, 4 Lab Hours
A continuation of CADD 1200 providing more in-depth knowledge of CAD software used to enhance speed and accuracy, as well as a better understanding of various drafting disciplines. Topics include advanced features and productivity-enhancing techniques. Students will also be introduced to three-dimensional drawing and finish the semester with a portfolio style project. Prerequisite(s): CADD 1200
Semester Availability: Fall, Spring
Not part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway
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CADD 1510 - CADD Final Project
2 Credits
2 Class Hours
The final class for students obtaining a Computer-Aided Drafting technical certificate. Students will utilize information obtained from previous classes to present a project of their choice. This project will culminate with a set of commercial-grade drawings for use in a portfolio. Prerequisite(s): Must be scheduled in final semester
Semester Availability: Spring
Not part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway
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CADD 1600 - 3-D Design/Modeling SolidWorks
3 Credits
3 Class Hours, 1 Lab Hour
A “hands-on” learning experience in the methods and use of 3-D Design using SolidWorks. The students will learn the methods and practices of designing individual components as well as entire assemblies. Topics include modeling, editing, and presentation practices using real world lessons. Prerequisite(s): Previous drafting experience or instructor approval
Semester Availability: Spring
Not part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway
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CADD 1650 - REVIT Fundamentals
3 Credits
2 Class Hours, 2 Lab Hours
This course will allow users to gain a solid foundation of Building Information Modeling (BIM) via REVIT. Students will gain a working understanding of tools for parametric building design and documentation using key features of the software including elements, levels, views, detail views, families and components.
Semester Availability: All
Not part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway
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CADD 1700 - Intro to Digital Animation
4 Credits
4 Class Hours
An introductory course in Digital Animation. Topics include the concepts, theory and aesthetics of digital design and animation; creating 2-D elements and 3-D models; applying surface materials, lighting, animating and rendering scenes. Additional topics include techniques used in product design and marketing, video games, and graphics for Web, film and broadcast video. Two lab hours may be taken as independent study.
Semester Availability: Spring
Not part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway
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CADD 2113 - 3D Design & Printing
3 Credits
2 Class Hours, 2 Lab Hours
This course will cover 3D Drafting Principles, 3D Printing, AM (Additive Manufacturing), Prototyping, & 3D Scanning technologies to provide the student with the skills required in the 3D Printing & Additive Manufacturing (AM) industry. Included topics are Navigating in 3D, 3D Drawing Planes, Drawing and Editing commands which apply to all 3D Modeling software. 3D Printing & AM Technologies, Software materials with hands on use of 3D Printers. Environmental, scanning, generative design and build strategies to make well designed and sustainable 3D printed designs will also be discussed. AutoCAD, SolidWorks, 3DS Max and other softwares will be used. Prerequisite(s): Students should have experience in a drafting/design software or be enrolled in Software Based design class.
Semester Availability: Fall
Not part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway
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CADD 2650 - Advanced REVIT
3 Credits
2 Class Hours, 2 Lab Hours
This class is a continuation of CADD 1650 REVIT Fundamentals. Topics will include a more in-depth exploration into the construction and manipulation of massing studies, Modeling techniques, a more detailed exploration of the Visibility Graphics settings, Multi-party drawing projects, the use of topography in Architectural drawing, Advanced Detailing techniques, and an introduction into the use of the structural components of REVIT Architecture. Prerequisite(s): CADD 1650 or instructor approval.
Semester Availability: Spring
Not part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway
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CADD 2700 - Advanced Digital Animation
4 Credits
4 Class Hours
A continuation of the CADD 1700 for learning advanced techniques. Topics include advanced lighting, surface materials, rendering techniques, character modeling techniques, character animation, animation controllers and special effects. Also covered are integrating existing video and still images with animated elements, and digital animation production for various disciplines. Prerequisite(s): CADD 1700 or instructor approval.
Semester Availability: As needed
Not part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway
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CHEM 1015 - Basic Chemistry
3 Credits
3 Class Hours
An introduction to chemical principles and concepts. Topics include properties of matter, elements and compounds, atomic structure, periodic properties, chemical bonding and reactivity, energy relations, organic chemicals and polymers, toxic substances, and environmental chemistry. Prerequisite(s): Level 2 placement in Math .
Semester Availability: As needed
Not part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway
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CHEM 1050 - Survey of Chemistry
(Formerly CHEM 1030 - Fundamentals of Chemistry)
4 Credits
3 Class Hours, 3 Lab Hours
An introduction to the fundamental concepts of General, Organic and Biological Chemistry. Topics include measurements, energy and matter, atoms and elements, compounds and their bonds, chemical reactions and quantities, gases, solutions, acids and bases, saturated and unsaturated hydrocarbons, organic compounds, carbohydrates, lipids, amino acids, proteins and enzymes, and metabolic and energy pathways. Prerequisite(s): Level 2 placement in English, Math and Reading .
Semester Availability: As needed
* This course is part of the general education core.
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CHEM 1110 - General Chemistry I
4 Credits*
3 Class Hours, 3 Lab Hours
An in-depth study of the fundamental concepts of chemistry. Topics include matter and measurement, atomic and molecular structure, nomenclature, formulas and equations, stoichiometry, aqueous reactions, gases, thermochemistry, periodic trends, molecular geometry, and chemical bonding. Prerequisite(s): Level 2 placement in English and Reading , and Initial Level 2 placement or higher in Math , or MATH 1000 . (MATH 1130 - College Algebra highly recommended)
Semester Availability: All
* This course is part of the general education core.
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CHEM 1120 - General Chemistry II
4 Credits*
3 Class Hours, 3 Lab Hours
A continuation of CHEM 1110 . Topics include solutions, acids and bases, chemical equilibrium, thermodynamics, kinetics, electrochemistry, oxidation and reduction reactions, nuclear chemistry and an introduction to organic chemistry. Prerequisite(s): CHEM 1110
Semester Availability: All
* This course is part of the general education core.
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CHEM 2010 - Organic Chemistry I
4 Credits
3 Class Hours, 3 Lab Hours
A study of carbon compounds, their preparations, structures, nomenclature, properties, and reactions. Topics include alkanes, alkenes, alkynes, cycloalkanes, alkyl halides, aromatics, and stereochemistry. The lab component stresses skills in synthesis, extraction, purification, separation, and characterization of organic compounds. Prerequisite(s): CHEM 1120
Semester Availability: All
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CHEM 2020 - Organic Chemistry II
4 Credits
3 Class Hours, 3 Lab Hours
A continuation of CHEM 2010 . Topics include spectroscopy, alcohols, ethers, aldehydes, ketones, carboxylic acids, and amines. The lab component stresses skills in synthesis, extraction, purification, separation, and characterization of organic compounds. Prerequisite(s): CHEM 2010
Semester Availability: Fall, Spring
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CITC 1300 - Beginning HTML and CSS
3 Credits
2 Class Hours, 2 Lab Hours
A beginning course in HTML that provides instruction in creating Web pages. Students learn to write HTML code. Topics include using HTML tags, CSS formatting, and JavaScript. Prerequisite(s): Level 2 placement in Reading and Math .
Semester Availability: All
Not part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway
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CITC 1301 - Intro to Programming and Logic
3 Credits
2 Class Hours, 2 Lab Hours
An introduction to the logic necessary for application programming. Topics include logic analysis, techniques of structured design, process flow, and object oriented concepts. A programming language is used to teach data types, variables, control structures, methods/functions and arrays. Prerequisite(s): Level 2 placement in Reading and Math .
Semester Availability: Fall, Spring
Not part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway
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CITC 1302 - Introduction to Networking
3 Credits
3 Class Hours
A broad-based course that provides an overview of computer networking. Topics include network models, protocols and services, media and topologies, devices and tools, network management, and network security. This course may align with the outcomes of industry certification. Prerequisite(s): None.
Semester Availability: Fall, Spring
Not part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway
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CITC 1303 - Database Concepts
3 Credits
2 Class Hours, 2 Lab Hours
An introduction to the concepts and syntax of relational database management systems. Topics include relational theory, data modeling, and database design concepts with normalization. Creation of tables, queries and other database objects using the tools provided in a relational DBMS. Prerequisite(s): None
Semester Availability: Fall, Spring
Not part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway
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CITC 1305 - Intro Information Technology
3 Credits
3 Class Hours
Designed to provide the student with a useful and updated introduction to information technology. Topics include computer hardware, the Internet, application software, system software, networking and security, and mobile computing. Prerequisite(s): None Note: CITC 1305 is not to be taken by CIT majors and does not qualify as a technical elective for CIT majors.
Semester Availability: As needed
Not part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway
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CITC 1310 - Programming I
3 Credits
2 Class Hours, 2 Lab Hours
An introduction to the basic concepts of programming, problem solving, programming logic, and design techniques using an object-oriented language. The topics covered include the language syntax, functions, return types, and objects found in a current object-oriented programming language.
Prerequisite(s): CITC 1301 with minimum grades of “C”
Semester Availability: Spring
Not part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway
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CITC 1311 - Programming II
3 Credits
2 Class Hours, 2 Lab Hours
A continuation of CITC 1310 - Programming I . Introducing the student to object oriented programming. Topics include class creation, methods, events, inheritance, objects, interfacing with a database and error handling. Prerequisite(s): CITC 1303 and CITC 1310 with minimum grades of “C”
Semester Availability: Fall
Not part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway
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CITC 1314 - Java Programming I
3 Credits
2 Class Hours, 2 Lab Hours
This course will cover the fundamental concepts of object-oriented programming using Java, including objects, classes, constructors, methods, and instance variables. Students will understand and implement topics such as user-designed classes, arrays and array processing, graphical user interfaces, and applets. Prerequisite(s): CITC 1301 with minimum grade of “C”
Semester Availability: Spring
Not part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway
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CITC 1315 - Java Programming II
3 Credits
2 Class Hours, 2 Lab Hours
This course continues the coverage of the fundamental concepts of Object Oriented Programming. Topics will include Super Classes, Sub Classes, Polymorphism, Inheritance, Stacks, Queues, and Lists. User Designed classes are implemented. Prerequisite(s): CITC 1314 with minimum grade of “C”
Semester Availability: As needed
Not part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway
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CITC 1320 - CompTIA A+
3 Credits
2 Class Hours, 2 Lab Hours
An introduction to the installation, maintenance, repair, troubleshooting, and connectivity of computers and networks. Topics include the internal components of a computer, installing an operating system, troubleshooting using system tools and diagnostic software, connecting to a network, implementing security best practices on a workstation, and peripheral setup and troubleshooting. Integrates virtual learning tools to supplement classroom learning and to provide an interactive “hands-on” experience. Academically prepares the student for the current CompTIA A+ certification core exams upon successful completion of this course. Prerequisite(s): Level 2 placement in Reading .
Semester Availability: Fall, Spring
Not part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway
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CITC 1323 - CCNA I
3 Credits
2 Class Hours, 2 Lab Hours
CCNA I, Introduction to Networks, is the first course in the 3-course CCNA series and introduces architectures, models, protocols, and networking elements – functions needed to support the operations and priorities of Fortune 500 companies to small innovative retailers. You will have a working knowledge of IP addressing schemes, foundational network security, and be able to perform basic configurations for routers and switches. Prerequisite(s): None
Semester Availability: Fall, Spring
Not part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway
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CITC 1324 - CCNA II
3 Credits
2 Class Hours, 2 Lab Hours
CCNA II, Switching, Routing, and Wireless Essentials, is the second course in the 3-course CCNA series and focuses on switching technologies and router operations that support small-to-medium business networks, including wireless local area networks (WLAN) and security concepts. You’ll perform basic network configuration and troubleshooting, identify and mitigate LAN security threats, and configure and secure a basic WLAN. Prerequisite(s): CITC 1323
Semester Availability: Spring
Not part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway
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CITC 1330 - Microsoft Desktop Oper Sys
3 Credits
2 Class Hours, 2 Lab Hours
Microsoft Desktop Operating Systems is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to install, manage, and troubleshoot computers running current Microsoft desktop operating systems. Upon successfully completing this course, the student will be academically prepared for a current core Microsoft desktop operating system exam. Prerequisite(s): None.
Semester Availability: Fall, Spring
Not part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway
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CITC 1332 - UNIX/Linux Operating System
3 Credits
2 Class Hours, 2 Lab Hours
This course provides a thorough overview of the UNIX and LINUX operating systems. Emphasis is placed on the user interface, terminology and command structure within the multi-task/multiuser environment. Electronic mail and communications standards are covered along with standard UNIX/LINUX utilities needed to support the automated office. Academically prepares the student for the current LPI LE certification exam.
Prerequisite(s): None
Semester Availability: Fall, Spring
Not part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway
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