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2006-2008 Catalog - Roane State Community College

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7111-<strong>Roane</strong>StCommColl 6/16/06 2:58 PM Page 189<br />

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

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