2006-2008 Catalog - Roane State Community College

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Course Descriptions
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HIST 2030—Tennessee History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Credits
This course is a general survey and analysis of the history of the state of Tennessee from the
beginning of statehood in 1796 to about 1990. There is also a pre-statehood component that examines
Native American history in the region (with an emphasis on the Cherokees) and the history
of exploration and early settlement.
*Accepted for history sequence requirement at UTK, UTC, and MTSU.
HOME ECONOMICS
HEC 131—Elementary Nutrition. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Credits
Applying principles of nutrition in the selection of food for health promotion and maintenance.
HEC 201—Principles of Nutrition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Credits
This course emphasizes the function, food sources, recommended intake, and assimilation of
each of the six nutrient classes.
HUMANITIES
See Art, English, Music, Philosophy and Speech for other Humanities electives.
HUM 261-291—Humanities Seminar. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 Credits
This course is designed for those students who are interested in pursuing an in-depth study of
some particular humanities problem.
HUM 262—Great Works . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Credits
An interdisciplinary study of great works of art, drama, music and literature. A teaching team
from the Humanities Division guides students on a search to answer the question of what it
means to be human.
HUM 263—Anthropology of Religion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Credits
This seminar is a general survey of religious beliefs and activities among non-industrial societies.
The course will concentrate on the anthropological study of belief systems, myths, rituals
and ceremonies, rites of passage, cultural change and adaptation, and revitalization
movement. Crosslisted as SSC 230.
INTERIOR DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY
IDT 110—Introduction to Interior Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Credits
Introductory, practical experiences based on the elements and principles of interior design.
Includes orientation to the profession, relationships to allied fields and philosophical approaches.
JOURNALISM
JOUR 1110—Intro to Mass Communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Credits
An overview of systems of mass communications with an emphasis on American media, their
ownership, legal and social controls, role and effects. Advertising, broadcasting, journalism
and publishing, and public relations will be examined and placed in the context of theories of
mass communications.
JOUR 2010—Writing for Mass Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Credits
Information gathering and writing under deadline for print and broadcast media, including
news and promotional copy. Preparation of news advertising and persuasive text. Comparison
of styles and organization techniques. Grammar, usage and style workshop. (Prerequisites:
ENGL 1020 and typing proficiency or permission of instructor.)