2006-2008 Catalog - Roane State Community College
2006-2008 Catalog - Roane State Community College
2006-2008 Catalog - Roane State Community College
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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