2006-2008 Catalog - Roane State Community College

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BIOL 2130—General Genetics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Credits
Classical and modern principles of heredity; laboratory experiments involving a variety of organisms.
(Prerequisites: BIOL 1110, 1120, or the equivalent of 2 years of high school biology
and satisfactory ACT scores, or consent of instructor; CHEM 1110, 1120 and BIOL
1110, 1120 recommended) Sp
3 hours lecture—3 hours laboratory
BIOL 2230—Microbiology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Credits
An introductory course in microbiology dealing with bacteria, fungi, yeast, and viruses to include
discussions of cell structure, identification, taxonomy, metabolism, genetics, resistance,
infection, disease, and immunity. (Prerequisite: BIOL 1110 or 2010 or equivalent college
level biology) F, Sp, Su
2 hour lecture—2 hour laboratory
BIOL 2530—General Ecology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Credits
Relations between organisms and their environments, including human environmental problems.
(Prerequisites: BIOL 1110 or the equivalent of 2 years of high school biology and satisfactory
ACT scores) F, Sp
3 hours lecture—2 hours laboratory/field work
BIOL 2540—Human Cross-Sectional Anatomy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Credits
A study of the human body in a cross-sectional context. Emphasis will be placed on major
anatomical features and radiologic landmarks. Students also explore soft tissue details as resolution
allows. This course will serve to prepare students for conventional tomographic radiology,
computer tomography, position emission tomography, magnetic resonance scanning and
ultrasonography. F
3 hours lecture—demonstration exercises
BIOL 2510-2690—Independent Scientific Investigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Credits
Independent laboratory/library research in biology by qualified students under the supervision
of a faculty member. Especially designed to develop interest in and to apply techniques of scientific
research. Up to six (6) credit hours may be earned. (Prerequisite: Consent of the faculty
member)
BUSINESS
BUS 100—Career Planning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Credit
This web-enhanced course emphasizes career assessment, employment searches, networking,
resume building, and interviewing techniques. It will give major exposure to the tools necessary
for acquiring employment.
BUS 101—Introduction to Business. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Credits
Orientation course designed to give an overall view of business as a framework for further detailed
study into accounting, data processing, marketing, management, etc. Included are vocational/career
opportunities, business terminology, and the functions that are used in the
business process. Students may not receive credit for both BUS 101 and MGT 200. F, Sp, Su
BUS 111—Business Mathematics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Credits
A course dealing with mathematics as applied to business operations. Included are mathematics
of trading, operating, finance, ownership and investment, and summary and analysis. F, Sp
BUS 112—Personal Finance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Credits
A course designed to aid the student in practical money management. Topics included are
charting financial objectives; budgeting; consumer borrowing, renting, and buying; investing;
employee benefits and taxation. F, Sp
BUS 215—Business Ethics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Credits
A course concerned with the relationship between business goals and practices and the good of
society. Of specific concern will be matters such as fair pay, safe working conditions, wellmade
products at fair prices and environmental issues.
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