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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 248<br />

Course Descriptions<br />

248 ROANE STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE<br />

PTA 256—Clinical Education I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Credits<br />

Supervised patient care and clinical observation for the final semester PTA student. Su<br />

240 hours clinic<br />

PTA 257—Clinical Education II. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Credits<br />

Supervised patient care and clinical observation for the final semester PTA student. Su<br />

240 hours clinic<br />

PHYSICS<br />

PHYS 1010—Survey of Physics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Credits<br />

This survey course will touch on the basic principles of physics with an emphasis on understanding<br />

the concepts involved (as opposed to the calculational aspects). Math will be used<br />

when needed to understand physical relationships, or to familiarize the student with some of<br />

the great concepts that changed the world.<br />

3 hours lecture—3 hours laboratory/recitation<br />

PHYS 2010—Non-Calculus Based Physics I. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Credits<br />

Covers mechanics, wave motion, and heat. (Prerequisite: <strong>College</strong> algebra and trigonometry<br />

such as Pre-calculus, or equivalent) Must be taken in sequence. F<br />

3 hours lecture—3 hours laboratory<br />

PHYS 2020—Non-Calculus Based Physics II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Credits<br />

Covers electricity and magnetism, optics, and modern physics. (Prerequisite: PHYS 2010) Sp<br />

3 hours lecture—3 hours laboratory<br />

PHYS 2110—Calculus-Based Physics I. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Credits<br />

Covers mechanics, wave motion, and heat (Prerequisite: MATH 1910 Calculus I.) Must be<br />

taken in sequence. F<br />

3 hours lecture—3 hours laboratory<br />

PHYS 2120—Calculus-Based Physics II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Credits<br />

Covers electricity and magnetism, optics, and modern physics. (Prerequisite: PHYS 2110) Sp<br />

3 hours lecture—3 hours laboratory<br />

PHYS 2310-2590—Independent Scientific Investigation2 Credits<br />

Independent research and development in physics by qualified students under the supervision<br />

of a faculty member. Especially intended to develop interest and skill in the techniques of<br />

physics research and development. Up to six hours credit may be earned. (Consent of the faculty<br />

member.)<br />

POLITICAL SCIENCE<br />

POL 101—United <strong>State</strong>s Government and Politics3 Credits<br />

An introduction to the fundamental institutions and processes of American national politics including<br />

the constitution, civil liberties, political parties, voting, the presidency, congress, and<br />

the courts. F<br />

POL 102—Introduction to Political Science . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Credits<br />

An introduction to the analysis of politics and of political systems and political ideologies in<br />

various countries. Sp<br />

NOTE: POL 102 H, Honors is an enriched introduction to Political Science with extra readings,<br />

less lecture and more discussion. (Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.) As needed.<br />

POLYSOMNOGRAPHY<br />

PSG 101—Polysomnography I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Credits<br />

This course covers the International 10-20 System, application of sensors used in polysomnograms<br />

(sleep studies), calibration and functioning of polysomnographic equipment, and procedures<br />

used in performing sleep studies.<br />

3 hours lecture—3 hours laboratory

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