Program Description - Pellissippi State Community College

◆★ENGL2320 Honors World Literature II 3 Credits
An enriched study of the literature of the Western world during Neoclassic, Romantic,
Realistic and Modern periods. Students should have at least a 3.25 GPA and have the permission
of the instructor and department head. Students who do not have a 3.25 GPA may be
admitted with permission of the instructor. Spring Prerequisite(s): ENGL1020
◆★ENGL2331 African-American Literature 3 Credits
This course introduces students to literature written by major African-American writers. It
examines the vernacular (voice), the conventional literary devices and the diverse writing
strategies. It also covers the universal themes found in the literature of the following periods:
1865-1919 (Narratives of Slavery and Literature of the Reconstruction to the New
Renaissance) and 1919-1940 (the Harlem Renaissance). The course examines the writing of
African-Americans found in the following genres: essays, short stories, drama and the novel.
The course seeks to improve students’ abilities to read critically, to write analytically and to
substantially increase their knowledge of African-American literary traditions and writers. On
Demand Prerequisite(s): ENGL 1020
◆★ENGL2510 Introduction to Poetry 3 Credits
A study of poetry as a unique genre of literature with an emphasis on the critical tools for
reading poetry. Spring and Fall Prerequisite(s): ENGL1020
◆★ENGL2520 Introduction to Drama 3 Credits
Critical tools for perceptive reading of play texts. Writing emphasis course. On Demand
Prerequisite(s): ENGL1020
★ENGL2630 Introduction to Creative Writing 3 Credits
Writing of poetry and short fiction in combination with study of models and techniques.
Spring and Fall Prerequisite(s): ENGL1020
ENGL2660 Introduction to Playwriting 3 Credits
Writing of plays in combination with study of models and techniques. On Demand
Prerequisite(s): ENGL1010 or consent of instructor.
ENGL2670 Introduction to Screenwriting 3 Credits
Writing of screenplays in combination with study of models and techniques. On Demand
Prerequisite(s): ENGL1010 or consent of instructor.
★ENGL2950 Business & Technical Writing 3 Credits
Instruction and practice in the forms and techniques of business and technical writing and
editing on the computer, with an emphasis on basic writing skills when necessary. It is recommended
that students be able to type 20 wpm. Spring and Fall Prerequisite(s): ENGL1010
ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY AND SAFETY
ENV 1500 Introduction to Hazardous Waste Disposal 3 Credits
Identification of principal hazardous waste materials, types and processes for recovery,
destruction and disposal of hazardous wastes. Sampling and analysis of waste materials. Toxic
and other hazardous properties of wastes. Inventory control and discharge records for hazardous
waste disposal waste minimization. Fall
ENV 2000 Environmental Legislation 3 Credits
The origins of environmental laws and regulations: current major environmental statutes,
including the Clean Water Act; the Clean Air Act; the Comprehensive Environmental
Response, Compensation and Liability Act (Superfund); hazardous materials/waste regulations;
and potential liability created by each statute. On Demand
ENV 2010 Hazardous Waste Safety 3 Credits
This course is a study of job-related safety and hazardous waste legislation. Topics include
safety philosophies and engineering factors involved in meeting the safety standards of OSHA,
RCRA, SASAand CERCLA. This course covers all the materials for SARA/OSHA1910. 120
certification. Spring and Fall
◆ Meets Pellissippi State and Tennessse Board of Regents minimum degree requirements. ★ Transfers as equivalent course to the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.
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