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2011-2012 Catalog and Student Handbook 
    
2011-2012 Catalog and Student Handbook [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 In addition to the credit courses of study in each of the following disciplines, the college also offers from semester to semester various special courses of study not listed. These courses are offered through the office of Community Education and all inquiries should be addressed to the dean of that office.

♦ Courses have a common alpha/numeric rubric with all TBR institutions, and will transfer as part of the minimum degree requirements.

Course Designations

F - course offered Fall Semester

S - course offered Spring Semester

Su - course offered Summer Semester

As required - offered on student need

 
  
  • ACCT 1010 - Principles of Accounting I

    3 credit(s)

    Introduction to financial accounting theory and practice with emphasis on preparation and reporting of financial information. As required
  
  • ACCT 1020 - Principles of Accounting II

    3 credit(s)

    Introduction to managerial and cost accounting concepts with emphasis on uses of accounting data by managers in planning operations, controlling activities and decision making. Prerequisite(s): ACCT 2110 As required
  
  • ACCT 1410 - Small Business Record Keeping

    3 credit(s)

    Basic principles of accounting with emphasis on record keeping and analyzing transactions, payroll concepts, and preparation of federal and state payroll tax returns common to small business. As required
  
  • ACCT 2110 - Introductory Accounting I

    3 credit(s)

    A conceptual course designed to provide the student with a basic understanding of financial and managerial accounting and the business environment. Emphasis will be on the communication of results of business operations to users of financial information and the interpretation of those results. F, S, Su
  
  • ACCT 2120 - Introductory Accounting II

    3 credit(s)

    A procedural course designed to provide the student with a basic understanding of accounting procedures. The course will emphasize transaction analysis and the accounting cycle including financial statement preparation. When taken in sequence with ACCT 2110 - Introductory Accounting I, the student will have received instruction in all topics taught in the traditional accounting principles sequence required by most collegiate business programs. Prerequisite(s): ACCT 2110 F, S
  
  • ACCT 2550 - Tax Practice

    4 credit(s)

    A study of federal income tax preparation procedures for individuals, partnerships and corporations. Emphasis will be placed on the responsibilities of tax return preparers to their clients and the Internal Revenue Service. The course stresses manual preparation techniques of federal tax forms and schedules. Prerequisite(s): ACCT 2120 with a grade of C or better, MGMT 1100 and MATH 1630, or consent of the instructor F
    3 hours lecture / 2 hours laboratory
  
  • ACCT 2551 - Tax Practice Lab

    4 credit(s)

    A study of federal income tax preparation procedures for individuals, partnerships and corporations. Emphasis will be placed on the responsibilities of tax return preparers to their clients and the Internal Revenue Service. The course stresses manual preparation techniques of federal tax forms and schedules. Prerequisite(s): ACCT 2110 with a grade of C or better, MGMT 1100 and MATH 1630, or consent of the instructor F
    3 hours lecture / 2 hours laboratory
  
  • ACCT 2560 - Accounting Practice I

    4 credit(s)

    A course designed to prepare students for complex bookkeeping assignments. Emphasis will be placed on deferrals and accruals, the interim and year-end adjusting processes, error isolation and correction, drafting of financial statements, closing procedures, and work paper preparation and documentation. Students will be exposed to both manual and computerized accounting systems. Prerequisite(s): ACCT 2120 with a grade of C or better, MGMT 1100, and MATH 1630, or consent of instructor F
    3 hours lecture / 2 hours laboratory
  
  • ACCT 2561 - Accounting Practice I Lab

    4 credit(s)

    A course designed to prepare students for complex bookkeeping assignments. Emphasis will be placed on deferrals and accruals, the interim and year-end adjusting processes, error isolation and correction, drafting of financial statements, closing procedures, and work paper preparation and documentation. Students will be exposed to both manual and computerized accounting systems. Prerequisite(s): ACCT 2110 with a grade of C or better, MGMT 1100, and MATH 1630, or consent of instructor F
    3 hours lecture / 2 hours laboratory
  
  • ACCT 2570 - Accounting Practice II

    4 credit(s)

    This course includes a survey of major Tennessee state and local taxes including return preparation, microcomputer preparation of federal tax returns and payroll accounting procedures and reporting. Payroll record keeping techniques and federal and state payroll tax return requirements will be emphasized. Prerequisite(s): ACCT 2550 with a grade of “C” or better S
    3 hours lecture / 2 hours laboratory
  
  • ACCT 2571 - Accounting Practice II Lab

    4 credit(s)

    This course includes a survey of major Tennessee state and local taxes including return preparation, microcomputer preparation of federal tax returns and payroll accounting procedures and reporting. Payroll record keeping techniques and federal and state payroll tax return requirements will be emphasized. Prerequisite(s): ACCT 2550 with a grade of “C” or better S
    3 hours lecture / 2 hours laboratory
  
  • ACCT 2580 - Accounting Practice III

    4 credit(s)

    A capstone course designed to challenge the students problem solving abilities in accounting and related areas. Comprehensive accounting/tax/OCBOA simulations will stress overall engagement objectives and outcomes. Students will be required to complete the simulations as if on an actual engagement. Verbal and written communications skills will be stressed. Students will utilize Word to prepare formal reports and letters. Also ethics will be emphasized as imperative in all aspects of an engagement. A comprehensive final project/examination will cover all topics included in the paraprofessional curriculum.
    3 hours lecture / 2 hours laboratory
  
  • ACCT 2581 - Accounting Practice III Lab

    4 credit(s)

    A capstone course designed to challenge the students problem solving abilities in accounting and related areas. Comprehensive accounting/tax/OCBOA simulations will stress overall engagement objectives and outcomes. Students will be required to complete the simulations as if on an actual engagement. Verbal and written communications skills will be stressed. Students will utilize Word to prepare formal reports and letters. Also ethics will be emphasized as imperative in all aspects of an engagement. A comprehensive final project/examination will cover all topics included in the paraprofessional curriculum.
    3 hours lecture / 2 hours laboratory
  
  • ADOA 1010 - Document Preparation I

    3 credit(s)

    Provides experience in formatting and preparing business letters, outlines, reports, tables, data sheets and forms. Basic text-editing functions of microcomputers are introduced. Prerequisite(s): one year of high school typewriting or successful completion of ADOA 1040 Keyboarding F, S
  
  • ADOA 1020 - Document Preparation II Lab

    3 credit(s)

    Processing information for executive, production, marketing, accounting, governmental, medical and legal offices is emphasized. Advanced text-editing functions are introduced. Prerequisite(s): ADOA 1010 S
  
  • ADOA 1040 - Keyboarding

    3 credit(s)

    Designed to improve proficiency in alpha-numeric keyboarding skills needed for inputting on electronic typewriters, microprocessors, word processors and computer terminals. Credit is assigned on a pass/fail basis. F, S
  
  • ADOA 1210 - Administrative Office Procedures and Simulation

    3 credit(s)

    A study of the principles and techniques of office procedures including responsibilities for placing and receiving calls, paper and electronic filing, traditional and electronic mail systems, handling travel details, document preparation in the automated office, payroll recording, presenting statistical data, calendaring, and handling details for meetings. Students will also have simulated office experiences with the principles and techniques taught in the course. Prerequisite(s): ADOA 1040 or equivalent and ADOA 1010 F
  
  • ADOA 2220 - Word Processing

    3 credit(s)

    Introduction to word processing utilizing IBM-PC compatible microcomputers. Emphasis will be on basic computer concepts, terminology, and formatting and producing documents. F
  
  • ADOA 2310 - Word Processing Transcription

    3 credit(s)

    Preparation of documents from dictated input on electronic word processors. Emphasis on word processing experiences including proofreading and revising copy, applying correct language skills, and determining document format. Prerequisite(s): ADOA 1010 F
  
  • ADOA 2900 - Office Proficiency Assessment Certification Review

    1 credit(s)

    An application-oriented assessment of entry-level skills for office administration students. The course is a pass/fail evaluation of students’ proficiency in keyboarding, word processing, language arts skills, records management, financial record keeping, spreadsheets, and databases. Students in the office administration major must be enrolled in their final semester of classes to take this course. As required
  
  • ADOA 2990 - Administrative Office Assistant Internship

    3 credit(s)

    An office administration internship of combined learning and office work experience. Students will be placed in private industry as well as Walters State Community College administrative offices. Prerequisite(s): ADOA 1010 and ADOA 1210 F, S
  
  • AGRI 1020/1021 - Introduction to Animal Science

    4 credit(s)

    A study of the basic structure of the animal industry in agriculture including breeding and evaluation of meat animals, market classes, marketing, production systems and animal products derived from beef and dairy cattle, poultry, sheep and swine. Students will visit area markets and farms for first hand lab work with production, marketing, and evaluation of meat animals. This course will also introduce the student to a variety of general animal science topics and career opportunities in animal agriculture. F
    3 hours lecture / 2 hours laboratory
  
  • AGRI 1030/1031 - Introduction to Plant Science

    4 credit(s)

    The importance and utilization of the world’s leading crops are covered in this course. It is a study of basic plant structure, growth, reproduction and classification of plants economically important to agriculture. Much of the student’s laboratory time will be used to study local crops, their management, production problems and marketing of these crops. S
    3 hours lecture / 2 hours laboratory
  
  • AGRI 1050/1051 - Introduction to Soil Science

    4 credit(s)

    A study of the physical, chemical and biological properties of soils as these properties relate to soil management and fertility. The student will examine differences in soils and relate these differences to the origin of the particular soil, its productive capacity and the best management practices for the soil with respect to erosion control, tillage practices, natural moisture supply, aeration, and fertility of the soil. Plant nutrition and the use of fertilizers will be covered with the student running soil tests and making fertilizer recommendations based on the test results. F
    3 hours lecture / 2 hours laboratory
  
  • AGRM 1010 - Perspectives in Agriculture

    3 credit(s)

    A general perspective of the dynamic fields in agriculture and associated natural resources. Students will study the historical development of agriculture, current national and world issues in agriculture and trends for the future. F
    3 hours lecture
  
  • AGRM 1020 - Introduction to Turfgrass Management

    2 credit(s)

    This course covers the selection and establishment of turf grass, as well as soil management and fertilization in turfgrass culture. The basics of mowing, irrigation, renovation and cultivation are also covered. As required
    2 hours lecture
  
  • AGRM 1030 - Advanced Turf Management

    2 credit(s)

    Basic principles and practices of turf management related to golf courses. Topics will include specialized turf areas, fertilizer program, development, equipment selection, and insect, weed and disease management. As required
    2 hours lecture
  
  • AGRM 1040 - Pest Management

    2 credit(s)

    A study in the review and compliance with EPA regulations in the safe use, storage and disposal of pesticides are emphasized along with Integrated Pest Management (IPM) and Best Management Principles (BMP). As required
    2 hours lecture
  
  • AGRM 1050 - Turf Power Equipment

    3 credit(s)

    A study of basic power equipment maintenance programs including small engine repair, hydraulic systems and reel and blade sharpening will be covered as will the exposure to new equipment available for golf course maintenance. As required
    3 hours lecture
  
  • AGRM 1060 - Golf Course Irrigation

    2 credit(s)

    A basic study of soil, water and plant relationships as they determine the need for and methods of irrigation and related drainage systems. As required
    2 hours lecture
  
  • AGRM 1120 - Beef Cattle Management

    3 credit(s)

    A course dealing with the economics of the cattle business, selection and breeding programs, feeding, herd health, marketing, and facilities for raising and handling beef cattle. Special emphasis will be given to the economics of daily management decisions. As required
    3 hours lecture
  
  • AGRM 1130 - Horse Management

    3 credit(s)

    A course dealing with the basics of owning and caring for horses. Subjects include selection of the right horse, breeding, boarding, feeding, health care, hoof care and the ownership of horses for business and recreational uses. F
    3 hours lecture
  
  • AGRM 1140 - Horsemanship

    1 credit(s)

    An introduction to safe horse handling using both English and western tack. The student will learn beginning riding techniques for pleasure and trail riding. F
  
  • AGRM 1150 - Advanced Horsemanship

    1 credit(s)

    A course designed to advance the student from beginning riding techniques for pleasure riding in AGRM 1140 to advanced riding skills for training and showing horses. Prerequisite(s): AGRM 1140 F
  
  • AGRM 1160 - Livestock Management Apprenticeship

    3 credit(s)

    A course combining personal instruction with hands-on work experience with livestock. May be repeated for a maximum of six (6) credit hours. Prerequisite(s): 3 credits of animal agriculture courses plus permission of instructor S
    3 hours lecture
  
  • AGRM 1170/1171 - Livestock Event Management

    3 credit(s)

    Livestock Event Management gives agriculture students an opportunity to actually plan, promote and conduct a livestock event for user groups. Students will seek sponsorship for and promote agricultural events such as team roping and running horse contests not being offered at the Expo Center by other groups and will seek to boost community support for these and other agricultural events in the future. In addition to event planning, students will cover topics such as facility scheduling, liability and legal issues of public events and budgeting for a livestock event. S
    1 hour lecture / 4 hours laboratory
  
  • AGRM 1180/1181 - Adv. Livestock Event Management

    3 credit(s)

    A continuation of AGRM 1170 with more emphasis on the business part of livestock events with more in-depth study of budgeting and liability concerns. May be repeated for a maximum of six (6) credit hours. Prerequisite(s): AGRM 1170/1171 plus permission of instructor S
    1 hour lecture / 4 hours laboratory
  
  • AGRM 1410 - Environmental Horticulture

    3 credit(s)

    Basic plant sciences and their relationship to ornamental horticulture. An introduction to the awareness and appreciation of interior and exterior ornamental plants with emphasis on the home landscape, turfgrasses, herbaceous plants, and tropical plants. F
    3 hours lecture
  
  • AGRM 1420/1421 - Fruit & Vegetable Production

    3 credit(s)

    A study of fruit and vegetable production on both the home and commercial scale. Subjects include site selection, soil selection and management, fertility, planting, raising your own plants, pruning fruit trees, pest control, harvest, storage and commercial marketing. The emphasis is on general management and the production of top quality produce that meets market standards. As required
    2 hours lecture / 2 hours laboratory
  
  • AGRM 1440/1441 - Interior Landscaping

    3 credit(s)

    Identification, culture, interior design use and management of tropical and flowering plants cultivated in botanical gardens, conservatories, and building interiors. Plant disorder diagnosis including nutritional and pest problems. S
    2 hours lecture / 2 hours laboratory
  
  • AGRM 1510/1511 - Basic Landscape Plants

    4 credit(s)

    Identification, classification, adaptation, culture, and landscape design uses for ornamental trees, shrubs, ground covers, and vines. F
    3 hours lecture / 2 hours laboratory
  
  • AGRM 1520/1521 - Supplementary Landscape & Herbaceous Plants

    3 credit(s)

    Identification, classification, adaptation, culture, and landscape design uses for ornamental trees, shrubs, ground covers, vines, and herbaceous annuals, biennials, and perennials. Weed, insect, and disease pests and their control in landscape planting. Prerequisite(s): AGRM 1510 or consent of instructor S
    2 hours lecture / 2 hours laboratory
  
  • AGRM 1610/1611 - Turf Power Equipment

    3 credit(s)

    Basic understanding of operation and maintenance of equipment used in turfgrass management. Preventative maintenance, gas and diesel engine operation, small engine mechanics, hydraulic systems operation, and reel and blade sharpening will be taught in a hands on shop environment. F
    2 hours lecture / 2 hours laboratory
  
  • AGRM 1620/1621 - Irrigation Systems

    3 credit(s)

    Basic techniques involved in the design, layout, installation, and use of irrigation systems. Soil-water-plant relationships determine the need for and methods of irrigation and related drainage systems. S
    2 hours lecture / 2 hours laboratory
  
  • AGRM 1710/1711 - Agricultural Economics

    3 credit(s)

    A study of the principles of agricultural economics including the law of supply and demand, pricing structure for farm commodities, and farm marketing. The course includes topics on natural resources use and conservation, community resource development and international agricultural trade. Lab time will be devoted to student use of loan applications, employee records and payroll reports, balance sheets, income and expense reports and general business record keeping. F
    2 hours lecture / 2 hours laboratory
  
  • AGRM 1810 - Sustainable Agriculture

    3 credit(s)

    This course is designed to provide an introduction to the concept of sustainable agriculture and its practices. Students will study the components of sustainable agriculture, current trends and issues, and practices that differentiate sustainable agriculture from current agricultural practices. S
  
  • AGRM 2010/2011 - Pests and Pesticides

    4 credit(s)

    Compliance with EPA regulations in the safe use, storage, and disposal of pesticides are emphasized along with Integrated Pest Management (IPM) and Best Management Practices (BMP). Also, identification and control of major insect, disease, and weed problems affecting turfgrass and ornamental horticulture. Upon completion of the course students will be given the opportunity to take the certification exam for turf and ornamental horticulture (category) 03. S
    3 hours lecture / 2 hours laboratory
  
  • AGRM 2130/2131 - Animal Nutrition and Feeding

    3 credit(s)

    The properties, functions, utilization and deficiency symptoms of the essential nutrients for normal growth and reproduction of farm animals are studied in this course along with common livestock feeds, feed additives, nutrient requirements and feeding standards. Ration formulation for beef and dairy cattle, sheep, horses, swine and poultry is a part of the course as well as field trips to area livestock farms to study routine feeding practices. As required
    2 hours lecture / 2 hours laboratory
  
  • AGRM 2140/2141 - Farm Animal Health and Management Practices

    4 credit(s)

    This course introduces the student to basic health management and disease prevention programs for farm animals with a study of the characteristics and symptoms, prevention and treatment of major diseases and internal and external parasites. Students learn livestock management practices and skills including dehorning, castrating, implanting, identification, foot care, vaccinating, and preparation for show and sale. Students receive group and individual instruction in these skills. The course also includes a study of buildings and equipment needed for raising and handling livestock. S
    3 hours lecture / 2 hours laboratory
  
  • AGRM 2210/2211 - Greenhouse Crop Production

    4 credit(s)

    Principles and commercial practices in producing the major and minor potted and cut flowers and plants produced in a greenhouse or similar structure. Application of the principles of plant physiology as related to the control of flowers, scheduling, environment, quality, sales and management. S
    3 hours lecture / 2 hours laboratory
  
  • AGRM 2310/2311 - Greenhouse Management

    3 credit(s)

    Principles of greenhouse-growing structures operation and management with emphasis on environmental control, media, fertilization and nutritional monitoring, insect and disease prevention and control, marketing and management. F
    2 hours lecture / 2 hours laboratory
  
  • AGRM 2410/2411 - Residential Landscape Design

    2 credit(s)

    History of landscape design as related to contemporary applications. Development of the awareness of and sensitivity to the well organized use of landscape woody and herbaceous ornamental plants and landscape structures. Emphasis on design principles, energy conservation systems, plant identification and culture, basic graphic skills, and detailed cost analysis. F
    2 hours lecture / 2 hours laboratory
  
  • AGRM 2420/2421 - Landscape Design and Operations

    3 credit(s)

    Comprehensive application of landscape design skills in commercial and residential settings. Site layout, grading, applied landscape construction, and planting design theories are covered. Prerequisite(s): AGRM 2410 S
    2 hours lecture / 2 hours laboratory
  
  • AGRM 2440/2441 - Lawn and Landscape Maintenance

    3 credit(s)

    The proper installation and maintenance of residential and commercial landscapes including blueprint reading, job stakeout, proper planting, mulching, pest and weed control and prevention, edging, soil amending, climate protection, pruning and related business practices. Prerequisite(s): AGRM 1510 S
    2 hours lecture / 2 hours laboratory
  
  • AGRM 2460/2461 - Turfgrass Management

    4 credit(s)

    The core course is turfgrass management for all turfgrass and horticulture majors. Turfgrass species identification, selection, and establishment; environmental and climatic influences; soils management and fertilization in turfgrass culture; and the basics of mowing, irrigation, renovation, cultivation and pest management in lawns are covered. F
    3 hours lecture / 2 hours laboratory
  
  • AGRM 2470/2471 - Professional Turfgrass Management

    3 credit(s)

    Principles and practices of professional turfgrass managers of lawn, sports turf, and golf courses. Selection of improved cultivars, construction of specialized turf areas, fertilizer program development, equipment selection, insect, disease and weed management. S
    2 hours lecture / 2 hours laboratory
  
  • AGRM 2480/2481 - Golf Course Organization and Maintenance

    4 credit(s)

    This course brings into focus the management of golf course and sports turf maintenance operations as it relates to the superintendent’s duties. Such areas as turf grooming, work scheduling, equipment management, records and budgets and irrigation system management will be covered. Golf course design and construction, maintenance building and workshop design and operation will also be covered. Students will take an active role in the day to day operations of the college’s turf lab as part of their lab work. F
    3 hours lecture / 2 hours laboratory
  
  • AGRM 2520 - Farm Management

    3 credit(s)

    A study of practical farm management skills related to owning and operating a farm. This course will cover both crop and livestock management along with the proper use of farm records. As required
    3 hours lecture
  
  • AGRM 2630/2631 - Agricultural Microcomputer Applications (CC)

    3 credit(s)

    An introduction to microcomputer technology as related to agricultural and horticultural applications. Acquisition and use of commercially available software packages, electronic spreadsheets, communications, mechanical system controllers and operating systems. F, S
    2 hours lecture / 2 hours laboratory
  
  • AGRM 2910 - Cooperative Seminar

    3 credit(s)

    Student practical experience in a cooperative program with area agricultural business and industry. May be repeated to six credits maximum. Su
    6 hours laboratory
  
  • AGRM 2990 - Individual Problem Study

    3 credit(s)

    Student basic research project focusing on his/her agricultural or horticultural needs and interests. May be repeated to six credits maximum. Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor required prior to registration F, S
    2 hours lecture / 3 hours laboratory
  
  • ART 1000 - Introduction to the Arts

    3 credit(s)

    An introductory course to the fine arts designed to remove high school deficiency only. Areas of investigation and participation will include art, drama and music. Study will include how to produce or perform works of art, how to analyze, interpret and evaluate artworks, and knowledge of stylistic periods in the arts.
  
  • ART 1030♦ - Art Appreciation

    3 credit(s)

    Experiencing art - form, meaning and history in visual arts. Lecture-discussion. Especially for non-majors. Formerly ART 1010 F, S, Su
  
  • ART 1510 - Computer Animation I

    3 credit(s)

    Introduction to computer animation. Performance of cuts, fades, and wipes between difference sources and mixing of video images. Video outputs will be produced with emphasis on creativity and aesthetic judgement.
  
  • ART 1520 - Computer Animation II

    3 credit(s)

    Development and extension of skills and techniques begun in Computer Animation I. Introduction to digital video effects and various techniques for transition. Prerequisite(s): ART 1510
  
  • ART 1810 - School Art

    3 credit(s)

    Objectives of this course are to acquaint the student with studio fundamentals in one subject area, (painting, drawing, sculpture, print making or photo) appropriate to the elementary classroom. Also to furnish the student with information including what materials are necessary for elementary teaching and where to get them. F, S
  
  • ART 2110 - Studio for Non-Art Majors

    3 credit(s)

    This course is composed of 50 percent studio production in studio (basic design, painting, ceramics, sculpture, or print making) and 50 percent academic research/participation/museum visitation. The offering will change emphasis from production, as for the art major, to an equal emphasis on academic activities. A course which allows the non-art major opportunity to experience a studio of his/her choice without the fear of competing with the art major.
  
  • ART 2990 - Art Problems

    3 credit(s)

    Special topics in 1) drawing/painting, 2) ceramics, 3) sculpture, 4) print making, 5) art history, 6) school art. Further study of the capacities in certain disciplines as initiated by either instructor or student. Prerequisite(s): Determined by department for each individual; topic may be repeated. Permission of instructor required prior to registration. F, S
  
  • ARTH 2010 - Survey of Art History I

    3 credit(s)

    Western Art I. Survey of major developments in Western Art, with an emphasis on the art of Europe from prehistory through the middle ages. F, S, Su
  
  • ARTH 2020 - Survey of Art History II

    3 credit(s)

    Western Art II. Survey of major developments in Western Art, with an emphasis on the art of Europe and America from 1400 to the early 20th century. F, S
  
  • ARTP 1010 - Drawing I

    3 credit(s)

    Fundamental aspects of drawing including line, tone, space, form, and composition utilizing a variety of media. Emphasis placed on development of observational skills and perception of reality. F, S Formerly ART 2010
    2 hours lecture/4 hours studio
  
  • ARTP 1020 - Drawing II

    3 credit(s)

    A continuation of the fundamental concepts of drawing with emphasis on composition, techniques and content. F, S Prerequisite(s): ARTP 1010 Formerly ART 2020
    2 hours lecture/4 hours studio
  
  • ARTP 1110 - Two Dimensional Design

    3 credit(s)

    Studio fundamentals: Development of observational skills and perception of reality. Fundamental aspects of drawing - line, tone, space, form and composition. F, S
    2 hours lecture / 4 hours studio
  
  • ARTP 1120 - Three Dimensional Design

    3 credit(s)

    Studio fundamentals: Two dimensional design. Surface composition and color. Prerequisite(s): Non-Art Majors - None; Art Majors - ARTP 1010 F, S
    2 hours lecture / 4 hours studio
  
  • ARTP 2210 - Photography I

    3 credit(s)

    Introduction to the art of black and white photography. Field and studio shooting, history of photography, basic developing and enlarging techniques. F, S
    2 hours lecture / 4 hours studio
  
  • ARTP 2220 - Photography II

    3 credit(s)

    Creative 35mm camera and darkroom techniques to emphasize individual expression in the photographic medium. Prerequisite(s): ARTP 2210 F, S
    2 hours lecture / 4 hours studio
  
  • ARTP 2410 - Ceramics I

    3 credit(s)

    Handbuilding. An introduction to all ceramic handbuilding techniques, including forming methods, glazing, clay preparation, firing, small and large scale pieces. F, S
    2 hours lecture / 4 hours studio
  
  • ARTP 2420 - Ceramics II

    3 credit(s)

    Throwing. An in-depth investigation of thrown ceramic forms. Functional utilitarian pottery techniques, glazing and firing methods studied. Prerequisite(s): ARTP 2410 F, S
    2 hours lecture / 4 hours studio
  
  • ARTP 2510 - Painting I

    3 credit(s)

    Capacities of oil painting on canvas. F, S
    2 hours lecture / 4 hours studio
  
  • ARTP 2520 - Painting II

    3 credit(s)

    Techniques of expression in oil. Prerequisite(s): ART 2510 F, S
    2 hours lecture / 4 hours studio
  
  • ARTP 2610 - Sculpture I

    3 credit(s)

    Explores basic materials and techniques including stone carving, clay modeling, plaster construction. F, S
    2 hours lecture / 4 hours studio
  
  • ARTP 2620 - Sculpture II

    3 credit(s)

    Development and extension of skills and techniques begun in Sculpture I. Introduction of metal, wood, and plastics. Prerequisite(s): ARTP 2610 F, S
    2 hours lecture / 4 hours studio
  
  • ARTP 2710 - Print Making I

    3 credit(s)

    Introduction to screen printing a fine art medium, emphasis upon development and application of various basic stencils in compositional printing. F, S
    2 hours lecture / 4 hours studio
  
  • ARTP 2720 - Print Making II

    3 credit(s)

    Development and extension of skills and techniques begun in Print making I. Introduction to Intaglio. Prerequisite(s): Art Majors - ARTP 2710; Non-Art Majors - None F, S
    2 hours lecture / 4 hours studio
  
  • ASTR 1030♦ - Astronomy

    4 credit(s)

    A survey of contemporary astronomy involving topics of current interest; for example, quasars, pulsars, and black holes. Traditional topics on planetary, stellar, and galactic astronomy will be covered. This course reviews research techniques, current knowledge and theory about the planets, stars, galaxies, and the age and origin of the universe. Formerly PHYS 1015/1016 S
    3 hours lecture / 3 hours laboratory
  
  • ASTR 1031♦ - Astronomy Lab

    4 credit(s)

    A survey of contemporary astronomy involving topics of current interest; for example, quasars, pulsars, and black holes. Traditional topics on planetary, stellar, and galactic astronomy will be covered. This course reviews research techniques, current knowledge and theory about the planets, stars, galaxies, and the age and origin of the universe. Formerly PHYS 1015/1016 S
    3 hours lecture / 3 hours laboratory
  
  • BANK 1010 - Principles of Banking

    3 credit(s)

    Presents the fundamentals of bank functions in a descriptive fashion so that the beginning banker may view his chosen profession in a broad (and operational) perspective. The descriptive orientation is intentional. Banking is increasingly dependent upon personnel who have the broad perspective so necessary for career advancement. As required
  
  • BANK 2990 - Special Problems in Banking

    1-6 credit(s)

    Special topics dealing with banking and financial services. As required
  
  • BIOL 1010♦ - Introductory Biology I Lecture

    3 credit(s)

    Course dealing with cell structure and functions, osmosis, diffusion, mitosis, meiosis, genetics, plant tissues, chemistry, nucleic acids, protein synthesis, cellular respiration, photosynthesis, ecology, pollution, population problems, survey of bacteria, protists, fungi, and plants. Formerly BIOL 1100 F, Su
    3 hours lecture
  
  • BIOL 1011♦ - Introductory Biology I Lab

    1 credit(s)

    Course with laboratory experiments and exercises which correspond to lecture material in BIOL 1010. Formerly BIOL 1110 F, Su
    3 hours laboratory
  
  • BIOL 1020♦ - Introductory Biology II Lecture

    3 credit(s)

    Course in biology dealing with animal tissues, the basic structure and physiology of the following human systems: digestion, circulatory, respiratory, excretory, nervous, muscular, integumentary, endocrine, and reproductive. Evolution and survey of the kingdom Animalia are also studied this semester. Formerly BIOL 1200 S, Su
    3 hours lecture
  
  • BIOL 1021♦ - Introductoryl Biology II Lab

    1 credit(s)

    Course with laboratory experiments and exercises which correspond to lecture material in BIOL 1020. Formerly BIOL 1201 S, Su
    3 hours laboratory
  
  • BIOL 1030 - Concepts of Biology

    4 credit(s)

    A course designed for non-science majors based on the Tennessee Science Curriculum (TSC) Standards for K-8 and NSF standards. Topics include cell structure and functions, energy production, ecology, biological diversity, adaptation, genetics, reproduction, and the human organ systems covered in a constructivism learning environment. Student will design, develop and implement hands-on science activities for K-8 students. F
    3 hours lecture
  
  • BIOL 1031 - Concepts of Biology Lab

    0 credit(s)

    This course will have laboratory experiments and exercises that correspond to lecture material in BIOL 1030. F
  
  • BIOL 1110♦ - General Biology I Lecture

    3 credit(s)

    A study of the chemical and physical basis of the cell, including information pertaining to the atom, bonding, macromolecules, and metabolic reactions; cell structure including membranes, cell walls, and internal organelles; energetics, respiration; and molecular biology. Intended for science majors. Formerly BIOL 2140 F
    3 hours lecture
  
  • BIOL 1111♦ - General Biology I Lab

    1 credit(s)

    Laboratory experiments and exercises designed to stress basic laboratory skills and procedures such as pipetting and mixing solutions, as well as introducing modern methods for analysis of cell components. Laboratory activities involve gel filtration chromatography, cell fractionation, DNA isolation, DNA fingerprinting using electrophoresis, immunological analysis of ovalbumin, plasmid uptake in bacteria, and cloning techniques in bacteria. Intended for science majors. Formerly BIOL 2141 F
    3 hours laboratory
  
  • BIOL 1120♦ - General Biology II Lecture

    3 credit(s)

    A study of the diversity of life illustrating the principles and unifying concepts of biology. The topics studied include: the common themes in lilving systems (e.g., morphology, evolution, phylogeny), domains and kingdoms, the major plant and animal groups, comparative organ systems and structures in humans and animals, the interrelationship of plants and animals within various ecological habitats and the impact of natural phenomena on the various biomes. This course is intended for science majors. Corequisite(s): BIOL 1121
    3 hours lecture
  
  • BIOL 1121♦ - General Biology II Lab

    1 credit(s)

    A study of the basis of life including plant and animal classification, histology and morphology, and the interrelationships between bacteriological systems and the impact of these systems on humans. Human and population genetics, and ecological field studies to examine the diversity of plants and animals in various terrestrial and aquatic habitats will be studied. Experiments and exercises correspond to lecture material in biodiversity. This course is intended for science majors. Corequisite(s): BIOL 1120
    3 hours laboratory
  
  • BIOL 1130♦ - Population Biology

    3 credit(s)

    Principles of population biology including taxonomy and systematics, evolutionary processes, the phylogenetic history of life on earth and population ecology. Intended for science majors. Formerly BIOL 2150 Su
    3 hours lecture
  
  • BIOL 1131♦ - Population Biology Lab

    1 credit(s)

    Laboratory experiments and exercises in population biology designed to correspond to lecture material. Formerly BIOL 2151 Su
    3 hours laboratory
 

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