Program Description - Pellissippi State Community College
Program Description - Pellissippi State Community College
Program Description - Pellissippi State Community College
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◆★PHYS 2120 Calculus Based Physics II 4 Credits<br />
For students majoring in engineering, mathematics and physics. This is a calculus-based<br />
approach to topics in wave motion, optics and modern physics. Course includes three hours of<br />
lecture and three hours of laboratory applications. Spring Prerequisite(s): PHYS 2110<br />
POLITICAL SCIENCE<br />
◆★POL1010 United <strong>State</strong>s Government & Politics 3 Credits<br />
Introduction to fundamental institutions and processes of American National Politics including<br />
the constitution, voting, the presidency, the congress and the courts. Spring and Fall<br />
◆★POL1020 Introduction to Political Science 3 Credits<br />
Analysis of politics and political systems in various countries. Spring and Fall<br />
PSYCHOLOGY<br />
◆★PSY1010 General Psychology 3 Credits<br />
An introduction to theoretical perspectives, psychological terminology, and major theories<br />
and theorists. Spring and Fall<br />
◆★PSY 1170 Honors General Psychology 3 Credits<br />
Enriched version of PSY 1010. An introduction to and analysis of psychological terminolog<br />
y, major theorists, and theoretical perspectives in the context of current publications and<br />
Internet resources. On Demand P re requisite(s): A C T composite of 23 or 3.0 college-level GPA<br />
★PSY 2010 Biological Basis of Behavior 3 Credits<br />
Course includes basic anatomy and physiology of the brain and nervous system.<br />
Understanding the biological determinants of human behavior is the focus of study.<br />
Emphasized is the role of biological systems in learning, perception, emotion, memory and<br />
mental illness. Spring and Fall Prerequisite(s): PSY 1010<br />
◆★PSY2100 Psychology of Human Development 3 Credits<br />
Understanding and applications of psychology of human development to teaching/ learning<br />
process in educational settings. Spring and Fall<br />
★PSY 2200 Behavior & Experience 3 Credits<br />
Behavioral and phenomenological analysis of individuals and their development in natural<br />
e n v i ronments. Spring and Fall P re requisite(s): P S Y1010 or equivalent; or consent of instructor<br />
◆★PSY2400 Human Development Through the Lifespan 3 Credits<br />
This course explores the interaction of physical, cognitive, emotional and social aspects of<br />
development through the lifespan. The course is designed with a chronological approach<br />
emphasizing psychoanalytic and humanistic perspectives. Spring and Fall<br />
READING<br />
DSPR 0700 Basic Reading W/Lab 3 Credits<br />
This is the first reading course for native speakers of the English language. The course promotes<br />
effective literal comprehension at the paragraph level through prereading and note taking,<br />
vocabulary development, increasing reading speed and efficiency, and strategies to aid<br />
concentration and memory. Spring and Fall<br />
DSPR 0800 Developmental Reading W/Lab 3 Credits<br />
The developmental reading course presents effective comprehension techniques for collegelevel<br />
selections. The course emphasizes (a) organizational strategies for retention and recall,<br />
(b) typographical devices and cues to the organization of ideas, (c) reasoning and analysis for<br />
critical comprehension, (d) flexible reading rate, and (e) vocabulary development activities.<br />
Spring and Fall<br />
◆ Meets <strong>Pellissippi</strong> <strong>State</strong> and Tennessse Board of Regents minimum degree requirements. ★Transfers as equivalent course to the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.
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