2006-2008 Catalog - Roane State Community College
2006-2008 Catalog - Roane State Community College
2006-2008 Catalog - Roane State Community College
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ROANE STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE 189<br />
HIST 2030—Tennessee History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Credits<br />
A survey of the geographical background, peoples, political life, and economic and social development<br />
of the state. This development is traced from the earliest beginnings of the state to<br />
the present.<br />
HMSE 1100—Concepts of Fitness and Wellness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Credits<br />
Stressing individual responsibility for achieving optimal well-being, this course emphasizes<br />
preventive health practices which promote healthful lifestyles and reduce risk factors associated<br />
with disease.<br />
INTC 1050—Computer Graphics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Credits<br />
A course designed to introduce the concepts of computer graphics creation. This course is designed<br />
to teach computer graphics creation to students with no prior graphics background.<br />
(Prerequisite: BIT 1150)<br />
MATH 1130—<strong>College</strong> Algebra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Credits<br />
A course designed primarily for students majoring in non-science degrees. Topics include functions<br />
and graphs, linear and quadratic equations, inequalities, polynomial, rational expressions,<br />
exponents, radicals, systems of equations and exponential and logarithmic functions.<br />
MATH 1530—Probability and Statistics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Credits<br />
An introduction to elementary methods and techniques. Topics include sampling, frequency<br />
distributions, elementary probability, discrete and continuous probability distributions, interval<br />
estimation, hypothesis testing, and simple correlation.<br />
MATH 1710—Pre-Calculus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Credits<br />
This course is a study of the algebra necessary to prepare for calculus. Topics covered will include<br />
polynomial, rational, exponential, logarithmic, and trigonometric functions: systems of<br />
equations and inequalities; matrices; sequences and series; and conics including parametric and<br />
polar equations.<br />
MATH 1830—Intuitive Calculus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Credits<br />
Limits, continuity, differentiation, integration, and applications are covered. This course will<br />
not substitute for MATH 1910. Intended primarily for business majors.<br />
MATH 1910—Calculus I. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Credits<br />
This course is a study of differential calculus with an introduction to integration. Topics covered<br />
will include plane analytical geometry, limits, continuity, and the derivative and integral<br />
of functions of one variable with applications.<br />
MATH 1920—Calculus II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Credits<br />
A continuation of Calculus I.<br />
MUS 1030—Music Appreciation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Credits<br />
An introduction to the basic elements of music combined with a survey of Western art music.<br />
PHIL 201—Introduction to World Religion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Credits<br />
This course is a survey of the development of religions from tribal cultures to present day societies.<br />
This course provides a general knowledge of the major religions that exist in the world<br />
today and provides an insight into past religions and spiritual thinking.<br />
PHYS 1030—Physics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Credits<br />
Emphasis is placed on understanding the nature of physics and applying basic physics concepts<br />
in one’s everyday life experience and work. Topics covered include mechanical motion, energy,<br />
temperature and heat, fluids, electricity, magnetism, and wave motion. May be taken with<br />
ASTR 1030 to form a two-semester science sequence. Not for science or engineering majors.<br />
PSY 101—General Psychology I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Credits<br />
This course is designed to provide an overview of the field of psychology and human behavior.<br />
Topics include: philosophical perspectives, history, biology, learning, personality, behavioral<br />
biology, development, motivation, emotion, abnormal behavior, theories, and therapies.<br />
Regents Online Degree Program