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2015-2016 Catalog and Student Handbook [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Course Descriptions
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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 with this designation will transfer to some four year colleges and universities. Please see transfer equivalency tables, the Walters State Student Success Center or your faculty advisor for more specifics on the transferability of coursework.
Course Designations
F - course offered Fall Semester
S - course offered Spring Semester
Su - course offered Summer Semester
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ECED 2385♦ - Math and Science in Early Childhood 3 credit(s)
Math and Science in Early Childhood is a course covering the standards, principles, and practices in teaching mathematics and science to young children ages birth through eight. The course emphasizes developing an integrated math and science curriculum that includes appropriate content, processes, environment and materials, and child-centered choices. Field experience required. As required.
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ECED 2390♦ - Creative Development 3 credit(s)
Creative Development provides strategies for promoting creative development of the young child ages birth through eight. Topics include understanding the concept of creativity: what it is, why it is important, and how the development of creativity relates to art, music, movement, and drama. Field experience required. As required
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ECON 2010♦ - Macroeconomics 3 credit(s)
Macroeconomic analysis includes national income accounting, employment theory, price determination, money and banking, monetary and fiscal policy, deficits, and international economics. Microeconomic analysis includes supply and demand, theory of consumer behavior, costs of production, firm behavior and market models. F, S, Su
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ECON 2020♦ - Microeconomics 3 credit(s)
Microeconomics is the study of firms, industries, and consumers to include the following topics: supply and demand, elasticity of demand and supply, production and cost theory, market structure, and consumer choice theory. Prerequisite(s): ECON 2010 F, S, Su
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ECON 2110♦ - Principles of Economics I 4 credit(s)
Macroeconomic analysis includes national income accounting, employment theory, price determination, money and banking, monetary and fiscal policy, deficits, and international economics. Microeconomic analysis includes supply and demand, theory of consumer behavior, costs of production, firm behavior and market models. As required.
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ECON 2120♦ - Principles of Economics II 2 credit(s)
A continuation of ECON 2010. Emphasis is on practical applications, current economic problems, economic growth models, and international trade. Prerequisite(s): ECON 2110 As required.
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ECON 2210♦ - Business Statistical Applications 3 credit(s)
A statistics course that includes the study of descriptive statistics, probability and probability distributions, confidence intervals, hypothesis tests, correlation and regression, simple index numbers, tests for independence, and an introduction to time series and process control. Applications will be business oriented. Students cannot receive credit for both MATH 2050 and ECON 2210 and should consult their advisor for correct course prefix. Prerequisite(s): MATH 1830 or MATH 1910 or permission of instructor. F, S
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EDUC 1010♦ - The Freshman Experience 1 credit(s)
Introduction to college opportunities, procedures, resources and services. Topics include personal enhancement and development, improving academic skills, career possibilities, information about the college, and other success related topics. F, S
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EDUC 1030 - The College Experience 3 credit(s)
This course is designed to empower the student as he/she attempts to set and maintain realistic personal and educational goals. Emphasis is on developing reading, writing, math, and other effective learning strategies. Other topics include exploration of learning styles and diversity on a college campus, development of critical thinking skills, and introduction to campus resources and use of technology. F, S, Su
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EDUC 1130♦ - Drivers Education: Defensive and Tactical Driving 3 credit(s)
This course is designed to instill in students the knowledge and skill of vehicular defensive driving. The decisions needed to drive defensively and legality issues of driving are emphasized.
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EDUC 2010♦ - Psychology of Human Development for Teachers 3 credit(s)
Understanding and application of the psychology of human development to the teaching and learning process in educational settings. There is a significant outside of class time service-learning component to this class. Any field experience requires proof of personal liability coverage and a criminal background check. F, S
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EDUC 2100♦ - Orientation to the Profession of Education 1 credit(s)
This course will provide the student interested in the teaching profession with a survey of the opportunities, problems, and realities of teaching. Students will learn about the obligations and responsibilities inherent in teaching. Current topics will be analyzed and discussed. Any field experience requires proof of personal liability coverage. This course is specifically designed for the student who intends to enroll in the Professional Education Core at East Tennessee State University. Other education students may also enroll. As required.
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EDUC 2110♦ - Career Planning for the 21st Century 1 credit(s)
This course examines the nature of careers and the education-work system in which careers unfold. The course introduces the concept of careers as work-related positions, including all jobs and all training and honorary positions stemming from or leading to those jobs. Highlights of the job market outlook are presented. A key component of the course will be the initial development of a pre-professional portfolio. This course is offered in the spring semester only, and is available to students who have completed at least 24 hours. As required.
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EDUC 2300♦ - Introduction to Education 3 credit(s)
Survey of historical, sociological, philosophical, and legal foundations of American education, with an overview of school in America, the role and responsibility of the teacher, and an introduction to instructional technology principles. The course combines classroom discussion with field study as a means to analyze the teaching profession. There is a significant outside of class time service-learning component to this class. Any field experience requires proof of personal liability coverage and a criminal background check.
Prerequisite(s): ACT composite of 22 or successful completion of PRAXIS CORE. F, S
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EDUC 2400♦ - Drivers Education: Vehicle Dynamics Awareness 3 credit(s)
This course is designed to acquaint students with the safe handling dynamics of automobiles which they regularly drive. Students must demonstrate safe practical skills while operating an automobile at various speeds, execute safe skid control techniques, and low speed precision skill maneuvers as they pertain to daily vehicle operations.
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EDUC 2450♦ - Drivers Education: Advanced Technical Driving 3 credit(s)
This course is designed to prepare drivers with the tactical knowledge and practical skills to execute advanced vehicle maneuvers. Also, this course can prepare drivers to plan and evaluate instructor objectives, student outcomes, organize subject matter, and communicate those principles as they pertain to public sector driving training.
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EDUC 2810♦ - Honors Seminar: Leadership Development 3 credit(s)
This course has as its focus the development of leadership ability. The course provides a basic understanding of leadership and group dynamics theory and assists the student in developing a personal philosophy of leadership, an awareness of the oral and ethical responsibilities of leadership, and an awareness of one’s own ability and style of leadership; it provides the opportunity to develop essential leadership skills through study and observation of the application of these skills. The course encourages participants to develop their leadership potential and to engage in productive leadership behavior. As required.
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EDUC 2818♦ - Honors Program Seminar 1-3 credit(s)
This course will provide support to the student that is a part of the Walters State Honors Program. Through this course, honors program students will experience a number of topics to include but not be limited to his or her leadership style and potential, continued career exploration, speakers on honors topics, field trips to exhibits in support of the honors program, and a service learning experience. Admittance into this course will be based upon acceptance into the Walters State Honors Program with consent of the instructor. As required.
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EDUC 2910♦ - Field Study in Education 3 credit(s)
This course builds on observation techniques and is designed to expose students to the field of teaching. It is a pre-practicum experience including classroom observation, attendance of school board meetings, lesson plans, etc. Due to the laboratory nature of this course, final evaluation will be recognized by a grade of Pass (P) or Fail (F). Prerequisite(s): This course requires a 45-hour field observation component. Class meeting times are adjusted to accommodate for this field component. Any field experience requires proof of personal liability coverage. As required.
1 hours lecture / 3 hours laboratory
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EDUC 2990♦ - Problems in Education 1-3 credit(s)
Designed for the study of special problems and/or current topics in the field of education. May also be used for preparation for the ACT. As required.
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EMRC 1010 - Emergency Medical Responder 4 credit(s)
This initial training course in the art of pre-hospital emergency medical care follows the guidelines set by the National Scope of Practice Model and an institutional required Clinical Practicum. Successful completion enables the student to sit for the certification examination given by the Tennessee Health, Emergency Medical Services. Emergency Medical Responders are individuals trained to assess patients, provide emergency care, and when necessary, move patients without causing injury. CPR training and certification is included in the course. F, S, Su
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EMSA 1111 - Advanced EMT Clinical 1 credit(s)
The Advanced EMT Clinical is one of two course designed to allow the student to meet all psychomotor and affective objectives for the clinical requirements of an Advanced Emergency Medical Technician program and build upon the concepts and knowledge gained during and/or concurrent courses. The outcomes presented in EMSA 1111 and EMSA 1112 may be taught in a coterminous format or in a two-semester format. Prerequisite(s): Admission to the program. Corequisite(s): EMSA 1501 and EMSA 1201. As required.
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EMSA 1112 - Advanced EMT Field Internship 1 credit(s)
The Advanced EMT Field Internship is one of two course designed to allow the student to meet all psychomotor and affective objectives for the clinical requirements of an Advanced Emergency Medical Technician program and build upon the concepts and knowledge gained during prior and/or concurrent courses. The outcomes presented in EMSA 1111 and EMSA 1112 may be taught in a coterminous format or in a two-semester format. Pre/Corequisite(s): EMSA 1111, EMSA 1502, and EMSA 1202 depending on delivery schedule. As required.
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EMSA 1201 - Advanced EMT Medical Skills Lab 2 credit(s)
The Advanced EMT Medical Skills Lab is one of two laboratory based courses intended to focus the student on developing skills related to theory presented in didactic classes taken as co-requisites for this course. This laboratory experience will utilize scenarios to emphasize airway maintenance, medication administration, and successfully assessing patients with a variety of medical concerns. The outcomes presented in EMSA 1201 and EMSA 1202 may be taught in a coterminous format or in a two-semester format. Prerequisite(s): Admission to the program. Corequisite(s): EMSA 1501 and EMSA 1111. As required.
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EMSA 1202 - Advanced EMT Trauma and Medical Skills Lab 2 credit(s)
The Advanced EMT Trauma and Medical Skills Lab is one of two laboratory based courses intended to focus the student on developing skills related to theory presented in didactic classes taken as co-requisites for this course. This laboratory experience will utilize scenarios to emphasize airway maintenance, medication administration, and successfully assessing patients with a variety of medical concerns. The outcomes presented in EMSA 1201 and EMSA 1202 may be taught in a coterminous format or in a two-semester format. Pre/Corequisite(s): EMSA 1201, EMSA 1502, EMSA 1112 depending on delivery schedule. As required.
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EMSA 1501 - Advanced EMT Medical Emergencies 5 credit(s)
The Advanced EMT Medical Emergencies is one of two lecture courses which includes basic and limited advanced skills focused on the acute management and transportation of critical and emergency patients. This course includes the following topics: Emergency Medical Responder and Emergency Medical Technician-National Educational Standards competencies, roles and responsibilities of the AEMT, workforce safety, wellness, public health, communications, documentation, medical/legal/ethical considerations, anatomy and physiology, life span development, pathophysiology, patient assessment, critical thinking, airway management, respiratory emergencies, cardiovascular emergencies, acute diabetic emergencies, abdominal and gastrointestinal emergencies, urologic emergencies, anaphylactic reactions, and behavioral emergencies. The outcomes presented in EMSA 1501 and EMSA 1502 may be taught in a coterminous format or in a two-semester format. Prerequisite(s): Admission to the program. Corequisite(s): EMSA 1201 and EMSA 1111 As required.
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EMSA 1502 - Advanced EMT Trauma and Medical Emergencies 5 credit(s)
The Advanced EMT Trauma and Medical Emergencies is one of two lecture courses which includes basic and limited advanced skills focuses on the acute management and transportation of critical and emergency patients. This course includes the following topics: obstetrics and gynecology, neonatal care, pediatric emergencies, geriatric emergencies, environmental emergencies, patients with special challenges, EMS operations, trauma and shock. Trauma and shock will include the following topics: bleeding, soft tissue injuries, head and spine injuries, face and neck injuries, chest injuries, abdominal and genitourinary injuries, and orthopedic injuries. The outcomes presented in EMSA 1501 and EMSA 1502 may be taught in a coterminous format or in a two-semester format. Pre/Corequisite(s): EMSA 1501, EMSA 1202, and EMSA 1112 depending on delivery schedule. As required.
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EMSB 1101 - EMT Medical Skills Lab 1 credit(s)
EMT Medical Skills Lab is a laboratory based course utilizing scenarios to emphasize EMS operations, communications, documentation, medical/legal/ethical considerations, airway management, respiratory emergencies, cardiovascular emergencies, acute diabetic emergencies, abdominal and gastrointestinal emergencies, urological emergencies, anaphylactic reactions, behavioral emergencies, assisting with medication administration, and successful assessment of patients with a variety of medical concerns. This course includes application of principles and processes in EMT Medical Emergencies. The outcomes presented in EMSB 1101 and EMSB 1102 may be taught in a coterminous format or in a two-semester format. Prerequisite(s): Admission to the EMT Program. Corequisite(s): EMSB 1601 and EMSB 1111. As required.
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EMSB 1102 - Trauma and Medicals Skills Lab 1 credit(s)
EMT Trauma and Medical Skills Lab is a laboratory based course utilizing scenarios to emphasize obstetrics and gynecology, neonatal care, pediatric emergencies, geriatric emergencies, environmental emergencies, patients with special challenges, trauma and shock. The outcomes presented in EMSB 1101 and EMSB 1102 may be taught in a coterminous format or in a two-semester format. Pre/Corequisite(s): EMSB 1601, EMSB 1101, EMSB 1111, EMSB 1602, and EMSB 1102 depending on delivery schedule. As required.
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EMSB 1111 - EMT Clinical 1 credit(s)
EMT Clinical is the one of two clinical courses designed to allow the student to meet all psychomotor and affective outcomes for the clinical requirements of an EMT program and build upon the concepts and knowledge learned in EMT Medical Emergencies and EMS Operations. The outcomes presented in EMSB 1111 and EMSB 1112 may be taught in a coterminous format or in a two-semester format. Prerequisite(s): Admission to the EMT Program Corequisite(s): EMSB 1601 and EMSB 1101. As required.
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EMSB 1112 - EMT Field Internship 1 credit(s)
EMT Field Internship is one of two clinical courses designed to allow the student to meet all psychomotor and affective outcomes for the clinical requirements of an EMT program and build upon the concepts and knowledge learned during prior and/or concurrent courses. The outcomes presented in EMSB 1111 and EMSB 1112 may be taught in a coterminous format or in a two-semester format. Pre/Corequisite(s): EMSB 1601, EMSB 1101, EMSB 1111, EMSB 1602, and EMSB 1102 depending on delivery schedule. As required.
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EMSB 1601 - EMT Medical Emergencies 6 credit(s)
EMT Medical Emergencies and EMS Operations is one of two lecture courses designed to provide the student with the knowledge of an entry-level Emergency Medical Technician (EMT). This course includes the following topics: Emergency Medical Responder-National Educational Standards competencies, roles and responsibilities of the EMT, workforce safety, wellness, public health, communications, documentation, EMS operations, medical/legal/ethical considerations, fundamental anatomy and physiology, life span development, fundamental pathophysiology, patient assessment, airway management, respiratory emergencies, cardiovascular emergencies, acute diabetic emergencies, abdominal and gastrointestinal emergencies, urological emergencies, anaphylactic reactions, and behavioral emergencies. The outcomes presented in EMSB 1601 and EMSB 1602 may be taught in a coterminous format or in a two-semester format. Prerequisite(s): Admission to the EMT Program Corequisite(s): EMSB 1101 and EMSB 1111. As required.
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EMSB 1602 - EMT Trauma and Medical Emergencies 6 credit(s)
EMT Trauma and Medical Emergencies is one of two lecture courses designed to provide the student with the knowledge of an entry-level Emergency Medical Technician (EMT). This course includes the following topics: obstetrics and gynecology, neonatal care, pediatric emergencies, geriatric emergencies, environmental emergencies, patients with special challenges, trauma and shock. Trauma and shock will include the following topics: bleeding, soft tissue injuries, head and spine injuries, face and neck injuries, chest injuries, abdominal and genitourinary injuries, and orthopedic injuries. The outcomes presented in EM SB 1601 and EM SB 1602 may be taught in a coterminous format or in a two-semester format. Pre/Corequisite(s): EMSB 1601, EMSB 1101, EMSB 1111, and EMSB 1102 and EMSB 1112 depending on delivery schedule. As required.
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EMSP 1311 - Paramedic Clinical I 3 credit(s)
Paramedic Clinical I is the first of three clinical courses designed to allow the student to meet all psychomotor and affective objectives for the clinical requirements of a paramedic program and build upon the concepts and knowledge gained during the first semester. Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Paramedic Program. Corequisite(s): EMSP 1801 and EMSP 1401.
0 lecture hours/145-102 lab/clinical hours
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EMSP 1401 - Paramedic Skills Lab I 4 credit(s)
Skills Lab I is a laboratory based course utilizing scenarios to emphasize airway management, medication administration, and successful assessment of patients with a variety of medical concerns and an introduction to cardiology. This course includes application of principles and processes discussed in Fundamentals I. Prerequisite(s): Admission to Paramedic Program Corequisite(s): EMSP 1801 and EMSP 1311.
0 lecture hours/120 lab/clinical hours
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EMSP 1801 - Fundamentals of Paramedic I 8 credit(s)
Fundamentals of Paramedic I is the first of two lecture courses to include the following topics: paramedic roles, responsibilities, workforce safety, wellness, public health, communications, documentation, EMS operations, medical/legal considerations, anatomy and physiology, life span development, general pathophysiology, general pharmacology, patient assessment, critical thinking, airway management, respiratory emergencies and introduction to cardiology. Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Paramedic Program Corequisite(s): EMSP 1401 and EMSP 1311
120 lecture hours/0 lab/clinical hours
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EMSP 2303 - Paramedic Practicum 3 credit(s)
Paramedic Practicum is a combination of laboratory and scenarios based course intended to assist students on developing skills related to theories presented in their previous courses. This course will allow for preparation for psychomotor licensure testing and preparation as a competent entry level Paramedic. Prerequisite(s): EMSP 1401 and EMSP 2402. Corequisite(s): EMSP 2403 and EMSP 2513.
0 lecture hours/90 lab/clinical hours
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EMSP 2402 - Paramedic Skills Lab II 4 credit(s)
Paramedic Skills Lab II is a laboratory based course intended to utilize scenarios to emphasize respiratory/cardiac emergencies (on-going from EMSP 1401), pulmonology, neurology, endocrinology, gastroenterology, urology and nephrology, hematology, gynecology, obstetrics, neonatology, pediatrics, trauma, continuing cardiology, and successful assessment of patients with a variety of medical conditions. This course includes application of principles and processes discussed in Fundamentals II. Prerequisite(s): EMSP 1801, EMSP 1401 and EMSP 1311. Corequisite(s): EMSP 2802 and EMSP 2412.
0 lecture hours/120 lab/clinical hours
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EMSP 2403 - Paramedic Capstone 4 credit(s)
Paramedic Capstone serves as a mechanism to insure that the student meets academic requirements to test for National Registry and licensure. This course will include all necessary steps needed to complete the program including exit exams, preparation for National Registry practical and written exams, exit interviews, patient care review by the Medical Director, and any other administrative requirements that the program may deem necessary. Prerequisite(s): EMSP 1801 and EMSP 2802. Corequisite(s): EMSP 2303 and EMSP 2513.
60 lecture hours/60/0 lab/clinical hours
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EMSP 2412 - Paramedic Clinical II 4 credit(s)
Paramedic Clinical II is the second of three clinical experiences designed to allow the student to meet all psychomotor and affective objectives for the clinical requirements of a paramedic program and to build upon the concepts and knowledge gained during prior and/or concurrent courses. Prerequisite(s): EMSP 1801, EMSP 1401 and EMSP 1311. Corequisite(s): EMSP 2802 and EMSP 2402
0 lecture hours/193-240 lab/clinical hours
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EMSP 2513 - Paramedic Field Internship 5 credit(s)
Paramedic Field Internship provides evidence that the student is capable of acting as a team leader in managing the emergency care and treatment of an injured or ill patient at the paramedic level. The student will demonstrate competency in this role. While all skill sets should have been achieved prior to initiating the internship, patient types and pathologies may be used from this experience to complete the minimum graduation academic requirements as set forth in CoAEMSP accreditation documents and the Tennessee Office of EMS. Prerequisite(s): EMSP 1311 and EMSP 2412. Corequisite(s): EMSP 2303 and EMSP 2403.
0 lecture hours/241-288 lab/clinical hours
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EMSP 2802 - Fundamentals of Paramedic II 8 credit(s)
Fundamentals of Paramedic II is the second of two lecture courses to include the following topics: respiratory and cardiology (on-going from EMSP 1801), pulmonology, neurology, endocrinology, gastroenterology, urology and nephrology, hematology, gynecology, obstetrics, neonatology, pediatrics, geriatric emergencies, psychological emergencies and trauma/shock. Prerequisite(s): EMSP 1801, EMSP 1401, and EMSP 1311. Corequisite(s): EMSP 2402 and EMSP 2412.
120 lecture hours/0 lab/clinical hours
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EMTB 1070 - Basic Cardiac Life Support (CPR) 1 credit(s)
The cardio-pulmonary resuscitation course is 15 contact hours. Topics include anatomy and physiology, practical skills, and nutrition. This course meets all CPR requirements for allied health personnel. As required.
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EMTB 1110 - Communication with the Hearing Impaired 1 credit(s)
This course is for first responders, EMT’s, paramedics, and other allied health professionals who need the necessary communication skills to deal effectively with hearing impaired patients. As required.
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EMTB 1120 - Basic Trauma Course 1 credit(s)
Basic Trauma Course is designed to educate emergency medical personnel in how to care for trauma patients with whom they come in contact. This course follows state and national Standards for Trauma Care. Nursing personnel EMT’s and other allied health professionals may qualify for the course. As required.
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EMTB 1130 - Emergency Vehicle Operations (EVOC) 1 credit(s)
This course is designed to develop the knowledge and ability of the emergency vehicle operator through classroom and behind the wheel instruction. Emergency medical personnel taking the class will have a working knowledge of the laws pertaining to ambulance operations, special physical forces and unusual situations relating directly to the operator. The driving portion of the class will utilize the techniques learned during the classroom training. As required.
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EMTB 1140 - Pediatric Emergency Care 1 credit(s)
A course to assist the prehospital provider in dealing with children and families, pediatric basics, newborn resuscitation, medical emergencies, trauma, poisonings, environmental emergencies, SIDS, and assessment are covered along with the appropriate skills for pediatric care. As required.
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EMTB 1150 - Wilderness EMT 4 credit(s)
This course provides the certified EMT with the medical knowledge and skills to complement their existing level of training in wilderness areas. Areas covered include patient assessment, prolonged transport, medical rescue equipment, trauma, environmental medicine, back country medicine and wilderness rescue training. As required.
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EMTB 1160 - High Angle Rescue Technician 4 credit(s)
Vertical rope rescue techniques, rope equipment and care, ascending/descending techniques, patient care, personal safety, legal responsibilities and self evacuation. As required.
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EMTB 2980 - Emergency Medical Systems Management Development 3 credit(s)
This course offers a style for development of management in the emergency medical program from the front-line supervisor to the CEO. As required.
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EMTB 2990 - Problems in EMS 1-8 credit(s)
Designed for the study of special problems and/or current topics in the field of emergency medical technology. As required.
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ENGL 0801 - Learning Support Writing I 1 credit(s)
This course is adapted to the individual needs of students to aid them in achieving satisfactory competency in written communication skills. Emphasis is placed on punctuation, usage, spelling, effective sentence structure, paragraph improvement, the planning and writing of multi-paragraph papers, and writing process management. Corequisite(s): ENGL 0802 F, S, Su
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ENGL 0801 - Learning Support Writing I 1 credit(s)
This course is adapted to the individual needs of students to aid them in achieving satisfactory competency in written communication skills. Emphasis is placed on punctuation, usage, spelling, effective sentence structure, paragraph improvement, the planning and writing of multi-paragraph papers, and writing process management. Corequisite(s): ENGL 0802 F, S, Su
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ENGL 0802 - Learning Support Writing II 3 credit(s)
This course addresses theme-level problems in writing including thesis, support, development, revision, and editing. Students write themes to correct these problems. The purpose of this class is to prepare students for English 1010. F, S, Su
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ENGL 0803 - Learning Support Writing III 3 credit(s)
This course addresses theme-level problems in writing including thesis, support, development, revision, and editing. Students write themes to correct these problems. The purpose of this course is to prepare students to pass ENGL 1010. F, S, Su
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ENGL 0804 - Learning Support Writing IV 2 credit(s)
This co-requisite course addresses the major components of college-level writing including thesis, support, development, revision, and editing in an incremental process. As a companion course to ENGL 1010, students will engage in writing activities that assist in the production and improvement of their Composition I themes. Corequisite(s): ENGL 1010 F, S, Su
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ENGL 1010♦ - Composition I 3 credit(s)
A composition course in argumentative writing, including invention, organization, style, and revision. Critical reading and thinking will be addressed through students’ writing. Research skills and documentation will be introduced. Prerequisite(s): Completion of Learning Support Reading and Writing, if required. F, S, Su
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ENGL 1020♦ - Composition II 3 credit(s)
A composition course emphasizing documented critical writing, based on an introduction to fiction, drama, and poetry. Prerequisite(s): ENGL 1010 F, S, Su
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ENGL 1111 - Writing Laboratory 1 credit(s)
The course is adapted to the individual needs of the student to aid him/her in achieving satisfactory competency in written communication and word processing skills. The student may repeat the course. F, S, Su
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ENGL 2110♦ - American Literature I 3 credit(s)
A survey of American masterpieces from the Colonial Period to the Civil War. Prerequisite(s): ENGL 1010 and ENGL 1020 F, S, Su
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ENGL 2120♦ - American Literature II 3 credit(s)
A survey of American masterpieces from the Civil War to the present. Prerequisite(s): ENGL 1010 and ENGL 1020 F, S
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ENGL 2210 - British Literature I 3 credit(s)
British Literature I is a survey of British masterpieces from the Middle Ages to the Restoration. Prerequisite(s): ENGL 1010 and ENGL 1020 F, S
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ENGL 2220 - British Literature II 3 credit(s)
British Literature II is a survey of British masterpieces from Romanticism to the Post Modern Age. Prerequisite(s): ENGL 1010 and ENGL 1020 F, S
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ENGL 2230♦ - Literature for Children 3 credit(s)
A survey of literature for early childhood through middle school. Prerequisite(s): ENGL 1010 and ENGL 1020 S
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ENGL 2310♦ - Technical Writing 3 credit(s)
Theory of and practice in the writing of technical letters and reports for industry and technology students. Topics include how to structure writing and technical aids, such as graphics, diagrams, statistics, and illustrations, for various job requirements. Students will receive experience in writing for their particular technical field. Prerequisite(s): ENGL 1010
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ENGL 2400♦ - Appalachian Literature 3 credit(s)
This course provides an opportunity to explore and appreciate the richness, diversity, and vitality of the literary heritage of East Tennessee and the Southern Appalachian region. The course focuses on how our cultural traditions and values have been recorded and interpreted both by natives of the region and outsiders and, ultimately, what impact these traditions have had on modern Appalachia. The course includes works by writers such as Mary Murfree, John Fox, Jr., Elizabeth Madox Roberts, Thomas Wolfe, James Agee, Jesse Stuart, Harriette Simpson Arnow, James Still, Wilma Dykeman, and John Ehle. F
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ENGL 2410♦ - Western World Literature I 3 credit(s)
A survey of the masterpieces of Western World literature: Ancient, Medieval, and Renaissance. Prerequisite(s): ENGL 1010 and ENGL 1020 F, S, Su
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ENGL 2420♦ - Western World Literature II 3 credit(s)
A survey of the masterpieces of Western World literature: Enlightenment, Romantic and Modern. Prerequisite(s): ENGL 1010 and ENGL 1020 F, S, Su
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ENGL 2510♦ - Folklore 3 credit(s)
An introduction to the study of folklore, providing an opportunity to explore and appreciate the richness, diversity, and vitality of the folk heritage of the nation and of the Southern Appalachian region in particular. Topics include folk dialect, name lore, proverbs, riddles, epitaphs, folk tales, folk songs, superstitions, folk medicine, arts and crafts. F, S
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ENGL 2810♦ - Creative Writing I 3 credit(s)
An introduction to the practice of writing short fiction and poetry combined with the study of techniques and models. F, S
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ENGL 2820♦ - Creative Writing II 3 credit(s)
An introduction to the practice of writing one-act plays and essays combined with the study of techniques and models. F, S
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ENGL 2990♦ - English Problems 1-3 credit(s)
A course featuring in-depth study in the field of English. The course may be repeated for credit provided the topic is not repeated. Prerequisite(s): Prior approval of instructor is required F, S, Su
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ENGR 2110♦ - Statics 4 credit(s)
A study of forces, moments, vector quantities, static equilibrium with applications to structures, friction, center of gravity, and second moments. Pre/Corequisite(s): MATH 1920 F
3 lectures and one discussion / week
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ENGR 2120♦ - Dynamics 4 credit(s)
Absolute and relative kinetics of particles and rigid bodies using Newton’s laws, work-energy, and impulse-momentum principles. Pre/Corequisite(s): MATH 2120 S
3 lectures and one discussion session / week
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ESL 0801 - English as a Second Language 3 credit(s)
This course is designed for students who are not native English speakers and addresses the following language acquisition skills: reading, writing, speaking, listening, and grammar. The course is a general survey intended to help students improve the communication skills needed to be successful in college and is appropriate for all non-native English speakers. F, S
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ETBM 2800/2801 - Introduction to Biomedical Instrumentation w/lab 3 credit(s)
A first course in biomedical instrumentation. Content includes hospital equipment safety, biopotentials, electrodes and transducers, the principles of electrocardiograms, electromyograms, electro-oculograms, electroencephalograms, oscillometric blood pressure measurement, photoplethysmograms, respiratory ventilation detection, pulse metering, and body impedence detection. Other topics include information flow, medical indications and complications, and the patient-machine interface. Laboratory experiments on medical circuits will be studies or performed. S
2 hours lecture / 2 hours laboratory
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ETBM 2910 - Cooperative Seminar 2 credit(s)
Provides students with practical experience in a cooperative program with area healthcare providers. This course is to be taken after the student completes a minimum of one year of study. May be repeated up to six credits maximum. Pre/Corequisite(s): ETBM 2800, ETBM 2801 S, as required
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ETDD 1010/1011 - Engineering Graphics I 4 credit(s)
A study of basic drafting practices incorporating computer aided drafting (CAD) techniques (commercial software), Topics will include instruments, theory of projection, geometric construction, orthographic projection, dimensioning, lettering, and auxiliary and sectional view construction. F, S
2 hours lecture / 4 hours laboratory
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ETDD 1015/1016 - Pre-Engineering Graphics 2 credit(s)
A course of study designed specifically for the Pre-engineering student pursuing the associate of science degree who plans on transferring to an engineering program at a university. The course consists of basic freehand sketching and creating two-dimensional drawings using AutoCAD 2002, creating two dimensional layouts and schematics using AutoCAD 2002, and creating three dimensional models using AutoCAD Mechanical Desktop or AutoCAD Inventor. F
1 hour lecture / 2 hours laboratory
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ETDD 1020/1021 - Engineering Graphics II 4 credit(s)
A continuation of Engineering Graphics I utilizing computer applications. Topics include machine and working drawings, descriptive geometry topics and graphical elements. Prerequisite(s): ETDD 1010 F, S
2 hours lecture / 4 hours laboratory
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ETDD 1310 - Construction Fundamentals 4 credit(s)
This is an introductory course covering construction materials and systems. Emphasis is placed on interpreting building prints and analysis of construction. F
4 hours lecture
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ETDD 1320/1321 - Residential and Commercial Planning 4 credit(s)
An outline study of architectural styles: the design of an original residential or commercial building developed through consideration of site conditions, space requirements, and adaptability of materials. Students will interpret construction and architectural documents. Prerequisite(s): ETDD 1310 S
3 hours lecture / 2 hours laboratory
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ETDD 1410/1411 - Technical Illustration 4 credit(s)
A study of technical illustration utilizing computer applications in selected mediums for stated communicative formats with emphasis on techniques and detail. Prerequisite(s): ETDD 1010 and consent of instructor F
2 hours lecture / 4 hours laboratory
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ETDD 2440/2441 - Engineering Graphics III 3 credit(s)
A continuation of drawing utilizing CAD systems. Topics include machine and working drawings, library construction, electrical drawings, piping drawings, pictorial drawings, menu development, CAD project analysis and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing. Prerequisite(s): ETDD 1020 and ETDD 1021 S
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ETDD 2520/2521 - Architectural CAD 3 credit(s)
A study of architectural drawing utilizing the micro-computer (CAD) system. The students will produce drawings associated with building design including details, plans sections and specific design elements. Prerequisite(s): ETDD 1010/1011 and ETDD 1310. Corequisite(s): ETDD 1320/1321 F
2 hours lecture / 2 hours laboratory
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ETDD 2810/2811 - CAD 3-D 3 credit(s)
An introductory course in the applications of 3-dimensional parametric modeling software in industrial design and applications. Students will learn the basics of 3-dimensional modeling of components, how these components are assembled in assembly drawings, and how the fit, form and function of each component in the assembly is verified. Emphasis is placed on problem solving with individual and group assignments. Prerequisite(s): ETDD 1020/1021 or permission of instructor As required
2 hours lecture / 2 hours laboratory
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ETDD 2820/2821 - Parametric Modeling and Design 3 credit(s)
A study of parametric solid modeling where students will learn the basics of creating two dimensional sketches, creating three dimensional parts using the applications of extruding, revolving, sweeping and lofting of two dimensional sketches, and assembling solid models into functioning assembly models. The theories of dimensional and geometric constraining of entities will be covered in depth. Part and model files will be used to generate two-dimensional mechanical drawings for documentation purposes. Prerequisite(s): ETDD 1010/1011 or permission of instructor.
2 hours lecture / 2 hours laboratory
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ETDD 2830/2831 - Advanced Parametric Modeling w/lab 3 credit(s)
A continuation of ETDD 2820, where advanced topics in parametric modeling will be covered. Modeling techniques for advanced models such as gears, cams, sheet metal parts and other motion dependent mechanisms will be covered. Prerequisite(s): ETDD 2820/2821 S
2 hours lecture / 2 hours laboratory
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ETDD 2990 - Special Problems in Drafting and Design 1-4 credit(s)
This course is for specially designed advanced study within the realm of Engineering and Architectural Graphics for both board and computer graphic application. May be repeated for 12 hours credit. Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor As required
2 hours lecture / 4 hours laboratory
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ETEE 1110 - Electrical Circuits I w/Lab 4 credit(s)
An introductory course in DC and AC circuits. Topics include atomic structure, current and voltage, resistance and power. Ohm’s Law and series and parallel circuits are covered. Transient response for capacitors and inductors are also discussed. The course inclues fundamental AC concepts and phasor calculations for impedance, voltage, and current in RLC circuits. There will also be discussion of ladder logic and introduction to motors and transformers. Pre/Corequisite(s): Prerequisite or Corequisite: Completion of all Learning Support math courses or approval of instructor
3 hours lecture / 2 hours laboratory
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ETEE 1120 - Electrical Circuits II w/Lab 4 credit(s)
A continuation of ETEE 1110. This course extends DC topics to include Network Theorems such as Mesh and Nodal Analysis, Superposition, Thevenin and Norton equivalent circuits. AC topics are covered in more detail and include series and parallel resonance, filters, and three-phase power. Transformers and motors are also covered in more depth than in Circuits I. Prerequisite(s): Completion of all Learning Support math courses is required; ETEE 1110 or permission of instructor
3 hours lecture / 2 hours laboratory
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ETEE 1510 - Digital Electronics 3 credit(s)
An introduction to integrated circuit logic families. A study of number systems, logic gates, boolean algebra, Karnaugh maps, and the analysis of combinational logic circuits such as flip-flops and other multivibrators. Prerequisite(s): Completion of all Learning Support mathematics. Corequisite(s): ETEE 1511 F
3 hours lecture
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ETEE 1511 - Digital Electronics Lab 1 credit(s)
A study of the basic digital concepts with laboratory experiments and exercises which correspond to lecture material in ETEE 1510. Corequisite(s): ETEE 1510 F
2 hours laboratory
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ETEE 1710 - Electronics 3 credit(s)
This course covers the theory of devices, rectification, filters, voltage regulation, characteristic curves, graphical analysis of amplification, amplifier configurations, amplifier equivalent circuits, gain equations, static and dynamic load lines, and biasing in the electronics field. Prerequisite(s): ETEE 1110 Corequisite(s): ETEE 1711 F
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ETEE 1711 - Electronics Lab 1 credit(s)
This is a laboratory course to support the theory covered in ETEE 1710. The course content covers the application of devices, rectification, filters, voltage regulation, characteristic curves, graphical analysis of amplification, amplifier configurations, amplifier equivalent circuits, gain equations, static and dynamic load lines, and biasing in the electronics field. Prerequisite(s): ETEE 1110 Corequisite(s): ETEE 1711 F
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ETEE 1720 - Electronics II 3 credit(s)
This course is a continuation of ETEE 1710, Electronics and covers multistage amplifiers, coupling, frequency response, classes of amplification, power amplifiers, feedback amplifiers, sinusoidal oscillators, multi-vibrator circuits and operational amplifier circuits. Prerequisite(s): ETEE 1710/1711 Corequisite(s): ETEE 1721 S
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ETEE 1721 - Electronics II Lab 1 credit(s)
This is a laboratory course to support the theory covered in ETEE 1720. Laboratory exercises covering multistage amplifiers, coupling, frequency response, classes of amplification, power amplifiers, feed-back amplifiers, sinusoidal oscillators, multi-vibrator circuits, and operational amplifier circuits will be performed. Corequisite(s): ETEE 1720 S
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ETEE 2610 - Electrical Power 2 credit(s)
A study of the production and transmission of electrical power. Topics include transformer operation and types, load configurations, Power factor correction, and the study of the National Electrical Code (NEC). Corequisite(s): ETEE 2611
2 hours lecture
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ETEE 2611 - Electrical Power Lab 2 credit(s)
A study of the production and transmission of electrical power with laboratory experiments and exercises which correspond to lecture material in ETEE 2610. Corequisite(s): ETEE 2610
4 hours laboratory
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ETEE 2730 - Industrial Controls 3 credit(s)
Topics include electrical print reading, basic motor control, various switches and sensors, and relays and solenoids. A study of electrical system control principles will begin with relay logic hardware and then proceed to applying Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) ladder logic software. The student will develop ladder logic diagrams from functional word descriptions and then program the controller. Process control design projects such as conveyor, machine, etc. will be stressed by creating the program from a functional word description of the process. Tours of local manufacturing plants will be included, if time permits. Corequisite(s): ETEE 2731 As required
3 hours lecture
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