Program Description - Pellissippi State Community College

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ENV 2030 Industrial Hygiene W/Lab 3 Credits
A study of the general considerations in industrial hygiene, with emphasis on topics such as
air contaminants, ionizing and non-ionizing radiation, light, heat, noise and microbiological
hazards. On Demand
FINANCE
FIN 2000 Financial Management 3 Credits
A survey of the essentials of business finance as applied to corporations, small firms and
governmental units. Topics included financial needs, institutions, and instruments; concepts of
risk and return; ratio analysis; capital budgeting; interest rates; and liability management.
Spring and Fall Prerequisite(s): ACC 2110 Corequisite(s): MATH 1530
FIN 2450 Real Estate Principles & Salesmanship 4 Credits
The course examines the fundamental principles underlying real estate brokerage activities,
as well as skills needed to sell real estate property. The treatment of these principles in
Tennessee law will also be addressed. Fall
FRENCH
★FREN 1010 Beginning French I 3 Credits
Introduction to reading, writing, speaking and understanding the French language within a
cultural context. Language laboratory required; listening and practice materials on tape, coordinated
with a workbook and computer exercises. Spring and Fall
★FREN 1020 Beginning French II 3 Credits
Vocabulary building, grammar, conversation, and culture. Language laboratory required;
listening and practice materials on tape, coordinated with a workbook. Spring and Fall
Prerequisite(s): FREN 1010 or one year of high school French
◆★FREN 2010 Intermediate French I 3 Credits
Grammar, conversation, and aspects of French culture. Language laboratory required;listening
and practice materials on tape, coordinated with a workbook and computer exercises.
Spring and Fall Prerequisite(s): FREN 1020 or equivalent
◆★FREN 2020 Intermediate French II 3 Credits
An introduction to French literature and film and a review of conversation skills. Language
laboratory required; listening and practice materials on tape. Spring and Fall Prerequisite(s):
FREN 2010 or equivalent
GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS
GIS 1010 Fundamentals of GIS 3 Credits
Presents an overview of the GIS profession and the opportunities available in the field.
Presents introductory content on typical business and technical applications, data, software,
and techniques used to accomplish GIS projects. When possible, local GIS professionals present
seminars on their work. Students receive hands-on experience with global positioning
system (GPS) and GIS hardware and software. Students learn the basics needed for advanced
GIS courses. This course is also designed for students who want to become generally familiar
with GIS technology. Students should have a working knowledge of Microsoft Wi n d o w s
before enrolling in the course. Spring and Fall
GIS 1020 Digital Images & Base Maps 3 Credits
Presents software and techniques used to acquire and manage digital images applied to
make GIS base maps. Introduces methods that enable a GIS professional to register and rectify
raster data for use in GIS projects. Students learn digital photogrammetric and field GPS
methods that make it possible to create an orthophotograph from historical aerial photographs
and to mosaic multiple aerial photographs into a seamless image for GIS use. On Demand
Prerequisite(s): GIS 1010
◆ Meets Pellissippi State and Tennessse Board of Regents minimum degree requirements. ★ Transfers as equivalent course to the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.