2006-2008 Catalog - Roane State Community College

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Regents Online Degree Program
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REGENTS ONLINE DEGREE COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
Descriptions for any RODP courses not listed here can be found at http://www.rodp.org.
ACC 1104—Principles of Accounting I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Credits
This course covers the basic principles of accounting. In this course, the basic principles of analyzing
transactions, recording them in a general journal, posting them to the general ledger,
and preparing the basic financial statements.
ACC 1105—Principles of Accounting II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Credits
This course completes the study of basic financial accounting and moves into the basic concepts
and computations associated with cost and managerial accounting. (Prerequisite: ACC
1104)
ART 1030—Art Appreciation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Credits
This course provides the student with a basic understanding of the visual arts. The nature of
art, the evaluation of art, the processes and materials of art are covered. A chronological study
of world art in its cultural setting from the prehistoric to the contemporary is also included.
ASTR 1030—Astronomy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Credits
Topics covered include the history of astronomy, methods of astronomy, formation of the solar
system, and the physical characteristics of the sun, planets, moons, and minor members of the
solar system. Identification of stellar objects is included. May be taken with PHYS 1030 to
form a two-semester sequence in physical science.
BIOL 1010—Biology I and Lab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Credits
This course introduces the student to the methods of biological science. It explores the chemical
basis of life.
BIOL 1020—Biology II and Lab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Credits
This course introduces the student to the diversity of life on earth, looking in more detail at the
fungi, plants and animals.
BIT 1150—Introduction to Microcomputers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Credits
This course is an introduction to Windows based microcomputers. Students will learn general
concepts of using the microcomputer, Windows operating system, the Internet, and basic word
processing concepts using Microsoft Word.
CHEM 1010—Introduction to Chemistry I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Credits
This course will develop a variety of chemistry topics on an as needed basis in order to deal
with a variety of societal issues.
CHEM 1020—Introduction to Chemistry II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Credits
This course is a continuation of CHEM 1010.
CIS 113—Programming in Visual Basic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Credits
An introduction to Microsoft Visual Basic. Topics to be covered include: event driven programming,
interface design, creating menus and dialog boxes, writing event and general procedures,
and using operating system services.
CIS 186—Database Programming. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Credits
This course is designed to enable students to develop customized database applications. A brief
survey of relational database techniques and methods is included. The emphasis will be on developing
the necessary skills to design, create, and implement user-friendly front ends for relational
databases. The course will concentrate on developing and coding procedures using
Visual Basic for Application. (Prerequisites: CIS 113 or the equivalent)
CIS 263—Web Page Development and Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Credits
This course will cover the fundamental concepts of the Internet and World Wide Web, including
how the Internet works, protocols and services, addressing and routing in the Internet.
Students will design and create web pages, create and edit graphic images for web pages, and
use simple Java. (Prerequisite: BIT 1150)