2006-2008 Catalog - Roane State Community College

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Course Descriptions
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ECONOMICS
ECO 201—Principles of Economics I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Credits
Conceptual framework of the free enterprise society. Quantitative description of the American
economy. Economics of aggregates based on the national income accounting. Macroeconomic
income determination, employment, and price level. Introductory principles of money and
banking. F, Sp
ECO 202—Principles of Economics II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Credits
A continuation of economics with the special emphasis on microeconomics. An introduction to
individual demand. Production planning and the related effect upon market structures, resource
allocation, and income distribution; e.g., wages, rent, interest, and profits. Sp
EDUCATION
EDU 100—Orientation to College . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Credit
Valuable information to promote the student’s success in college. Includes registration and advisement
procedures; financial aid; counseling and other student services; study habits; and
other topics that should contribute to student success. (It is advised that EDU 100 be taken concurrently
with ENG 101) F, Sp
EDU 101—Introduction to the Teaching Profession . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Credits
Survey of the roles and responsibilities in the teaching profession and of current educational
issues, practices, and problems. Information on employment opportunities, legal issues, changing
social expectations of education institutions. F
EDU 111—Introduction to Educating Exceptional Children . . . . . . . . . . 2 Credits
Examination of categories of exceptionality (mental retardation, giftedness, deafness, blindness,
emotional disturbance, orthopedic impairment, etc). Brief review of educational strategies
used with particular problems. Site visits to acquaint the student with services, settings,
and teacher roles.
EDU 121—Introduction to Early Childhood Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Credits
Societal factors involved in the development of early childhood education, historical perspectives,
major theories and application of theories, establishing appropriate educational environments,
and related issues.
EDU 210—Child and Adolescent Development . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Credits
Comprehensive overview of human physical, psychological, and social development from prenatal
to late adolescent development. F, Sp
EDU 211—Educational Psychology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Credits
Focus on making classroom education more effective by applying specific principles from the
following areas of psychology: development, learning, motivation, evaluation, individual differences,
and adjustment. (Prerequisite: EDU 101 or permission of instructor) F, Sp
EDU 220—Creative Arts for Young Children. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Credits
Planning and executing appropriate development activities for young children in a wide range
of curriculum areas.
EDU 221, 222—Trends and Issues in Education I, II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Credits
In-depth analysis of a particular topic, concern, or problem in education.
EDU 223—Instructional Aids and Equipment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Credit
Basic operation of audiovisual hardware and selection, as well as the utilization of materials
for developing instructional media. Students will be provided experiences with preparation of
instructional materials using a variety of media. (Prerequisites: EDU 101 and computer skills)
EDU 230—Administration of Early Childhood Education Programs. . . 3 Credits
Administrative and managerial procedures relevant to the operation of early childhood education
programs.