2022-2023 Catalog and Student Handbook [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Course Descriptions
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DSCC courses are offered in rotation. The frequency of course offerings is designated by (F) for fall semester, (Sp) for spring semester, (Su) for summer semester, or As Needed; location is designated by (Dyersburg) for Dyersburg, (GCC) for DSCC Gibson County Center and (JNC) for DSCC Jimmy Naifeh Center at Tipton County. The frequency and location of courses are listed in the following descriptions; while DSCC makes every attempt to offer courses as indicated, course offerings and locations are subject to change.
Some courses offered at DSCC are designed for transfer for completion of a bachelor’s degree while other courses focus on specific career skills rather than meeting requirements for transfer. Courses to increase career skills are designated as **Not Part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway** in the course description.
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Computer Information Technology |
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INFS 1010 - Computer Applications Credits: 3
F, Sp - Dyersburg/F, Sp, - JNC/F, Sp - GCC
Prerequisites: READ 0810 - READ 0810 may be taken concurrently with permission.
This course is an examination of the development of computing technology and terminology. Topics include: identification of the functional components of a computer system; powering up a microcomputer; using word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation graphics; the proper handling of computer media; and an exploration of the uses of electronic mail and graphical Internet. 3 hours lecture.
TN eCampus Equivalent Course - INFS 1010
This course is best suited for the individual who already possesses a basic understanding of computer file management, operating systems and productivity software applications.
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WEBT 1020 - Basic Web Graphics Credits: 3
**Not Part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway**
SP - Dyersburg
This course is an introductory class using a graphics program, scanner, and other digital devices to create and edit images for Web pages. Projects will emphasize aesthetic appeal and optimization for the Web. This course is taught using applicable software. 3 hours lecture.
TN eCampus Equivalent Course - CITC 1360 or MDT 2100
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Criminal Justice |
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CRMJ 1010 - Introduction to Criminal Justice Credits: 3
F - Dyersburg/F - JNC
This course examines policing, corrections, and the American court system, among other topics. The student gains an understanding of the complexity of the criminal justice processes, its lack of central coordination and, most significantly, how justice is administered in American society. 3 hours lecture.
TN eCampus Equivalent Course - CRMJ 1010
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CRMJ 1020 - Introduction to the Legal Process Credits: 3
F, Sp - Dyersburg/F, Sp - JNC/F - GCC
This course reviews the basic laws governing the maintenance of a democratic society and how criminal and constitutional laws meet the challenge of American society. 3 hours lecture.
TN eCampus Equivalent Course - CRMJ 1020
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CRMJ 1311 - Criminal Law Credits: 3
**Not Part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway**
As Needed
This course examines the emergence of criminal law, criminal penalties and how law is used to regulate human behavior. The study of substantive law, which defines the elements, rights and responsibilities of law, will constitute the primary learning focus. 3 hours lecture.
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CRMJ 1325 - Issues and Ethics in Criminal Justice Credits: 3
**Not Part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway**
As Needed
This course is a review and in-depth examination of current issues, trends, and ethical considerations concerning the criminal justice process with emphasis on problems impacting local criminal justice agencies and personnel. 3 hours lecture.
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CRMJ 1330 - Criminal Evidence and Procedures Credits: 3
**Not Part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway**
F-Dyersburg/F-JNC/F-GCC
This course is an introduction to the American Criminal Justice System with an emphasis on handling evidence and suspects, the U.S. Constitution, individual rights, criminal court procedures, the Exclusionary Rule, probable cause, arrest procedures, search warrants, stop and frisks, admissions, interrogations and confessions, and the legal requirements to be followed in processing criminal evidence and defendants. 3 hours lecture.
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CRMJ 1340 - Criminal Investigations Credits: 3
**Not Part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway**
As Needed
This course is an examination of the methods of interviews, interrogation, admissions, confessions, written statements, criminal case report writing, and evidence evaluation used in criminal investigations. 3 hours lecture.
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CRMJ 2010 - Introduction to Law Enforcement Credits: 3
F - Dyersburg/F - JNC
This course is an overview of the American police, including the philosophy and historical evolution behind the police force. The course emphasizes policing procedures, crime prevention and control, functions of law enforcement, problems and needs facing the police and contemporary issues. 3 hours lecture.
TN eCampus Equivalent Course - CRMJ 2010
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CRMJ 2020 - Introduction to Corrections Credits: 3
Sp - Dyersburg/Sp - JNC
This course is an overview of corrections, including the philosophy and historical evolution behind the development of corrections. Emphasis is on corrections procedures, current prison conditions and operations, problems and needs facing corrections, and related contemporary issues. 3 hours lecture.
TN eCampus Equivalent Course - CRMJ 2020
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CRMJ 2311 - Juvenile Justice Credits: 3
**Not Part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway**
Sp - Dyersburg
This course is an overview of the extent, causes, nature, and control of juvenile delinquency from a sociological perspective. Various theories of delinquency causation, the role of social institutions, the major components of the juvenile justice system and traditional juvenile corrections will be presented. 3 hours lecture.
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CRMJ 2340 - Investigative Report Writing Credits: 3
**Not Part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway**
F - Dyersburg/F - JNC
This course focuses on preparing analytical investigative reports and explores techniques of organizing, structuring, and investigating the report to comply with proper guidelines. 3 hours lecture.
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CRMJ 2381 - Special Topics in Criminal Justice Credits: 3
**Not Part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway**
F, Sp - Dyersburg/F, Sp - JNC
This course provides an in-depth study of significant, relevant, and timely trends and issues in the field of Criminal Justice. 3 hours lecture.
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CRMJ 2396 - Criminal Justice Internship I Credits: 3
**Not Part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway**
F, Sp - Dyersburg/F, Sp - JNC/F, Sp - GCC
This course is a directed internship designed to offer students the opportunity to pursue work experience with a criminal justice agency and to develop practical work-related skills and integrate classroom knowledge and theories. The goal of this course is to provide students with an intensive field experience in a functional criminal justice agency. The selection of the placement agency is determined by the student’s background, academic status, and interest. Students must complete a total of 135 contact hours. 3 hours lecture.
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Early Childhood Education |
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ECEd 1310 - Introduction to Early Childhood Education Credits: 3
F - Dyersburg/Sp - JNC/Sp - GCC
This course is an introduction to the early childhood profession, including an emphasis on professionalism and developmentally-appropriate practice. The course also includes an overview of the history of early education; theoretical program models; different types of early childhood programs; community resources; professional organizations; and contemporary trends and issues in programs for children ages birth through eight. Field experience is required. 3 hours lecture.
TN eCampus Equivalent Course - ECEd 1310
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ECEd 2310 - Safe Healthy Learning Environments Credits: 3
**Not Part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway**
Sp - Dyersburg/F - JNC/F - GCC
This course is a study of the basic principles and practices of safety, health, and nutrition as they relate to the early childhood setting, home and community for children ages birth through eight. Also included is a study of the principles of creating appropriate learning environments for young children. Field experience is required. 3 hours lecture.
TN eCampus Equivalent Course - ECEd 2310
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ECEd 2312 - Administration of Early Childhood Programs Credits: 3
**Not Part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway**
As Needed
This course is a study of organizational and administrative practices applicable to programs serving children ages birth through eight. Topics of particular consideration include leadership, enrollment, public relations, staff management, financial management, facilities, regulations, family relations, and program development. 3 hours lecture.
TN eCampus Equivalent Course - ECEd 2312
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ECEd 2315 - Early Childhood Curriculum Credits: 3
**Not Part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway**
Sp - Dyersburg/F - JNC/Sp - GCC
This course is a study of developmentally-appropriate practices and the teacher’s role in supporting development of children ages birth through eight. Also included is an emphasis on curriculum planning, including goals, environment, and roles of teachers and of families, materials, and settings. Field experience is required. 3 hours lecture.
TN eCampus Equivalent Course - ECEd 2315
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ECEd 2320 - Infant, Toddler, and Child Development Credits: 3
F - Dyersburg/Sp - JNC/Sp - GCC
Prerequisites: ENGL 0810 , READ 0810
This course is a study of the physical, cognitive, social, and emotional aspects of young children and their application to the care, guidance, and development of children birth through age eight. Field experience is required. 3 hours lecture.
TN eCampus Equivalent Course - ECEd 2320
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ECEd 2330 - Infant and Toddler Care Credits: 3
**Not Part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway**
As Needed
This course focuses on the care and education of infants and toddlers ages birth to three in group settings (i.e. childcare centers, family childcare homes, Early Head Start). Topics include rationales and strategies for supporting the whole child, including cognitive, language, social-emotional, and physical development in a safe, responsive environment. The course emphasizes relationship-based care and education with special attention to the unique environmental aspects of programs for the child under three. Field experience is required. 3 hours lecture.
TN eCampus Equivalent Course - ECEd 2330
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ECEd 2335 - Initial Practicum Credits: 3
**Not Part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway**
Sp - Dyersburg/F - JNC/F - GCC
This course is is a supervised practicum which includes a minimum of 30 clock hours in instruction and 45 clock hours in a clinical site approved by the Department (accredited agency, 3-Star, or Department-approved site). These hours may be completed in the student’s employment site with Department approval. The course includes a study of the physical and human qualities that combine to create an environment that is safe and healthy and that promotes optimum learning for young children ages birth through 8. 2 hours lecture, 1 hour laboratory.
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ECEd 2340 - Family Dynamics & Community Involvement Credits: 3
F - Dyersburg/Sp - JNC/Sp - GCC
This course is a study of the role of the family and community in the physical, cognitive, social, and emotional growth of the child ages birth through eight. Topics include the benefits of and strategies for developing positive reciprocal relationships with families in an early childhood setting. Field experience is required. 3 hours lecture.
TN eCampus Equivalent Course - ECEd 2340
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ECEd 2360 - Development of Exceptional Children Credits: 3
As Needed
Prerequisites: ECEd 2320 , ECEd 2340
This course explores practices that early childhood professionals can apply to develop a more inclusive and accessible environment for children ages birth through eight. It provides students with skills to include children of all abilities through appropriate arrangement of the environment. The course includes strategies for developing strong relationships with families and other community agencies. Field experience is required. 3 hours lecture.
TN eCampus Equivalent Course - ECEd 2360
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ECEd 2365 - Final Practicum Credits: 3
**Not Part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway**
Sp - Dyersburg/F - JNC/F - GCC
Prerequisites: ECEd 2335 . This course should be one of the last courses taken in the ECED program.
This course is a supervised clinical experience with a minimum of 15 clock hours in instruction and 90 clock hours in a Clinical Site approved by the Department (accredited agency, 3-star or department approved site). Up to 45 hours may be completed in the student’s employment site with department approval. This course focuses on the student’s demonstration of competencies that produce positive developmental outcomes for young children ages birth through eight. 1 hour lecture, 2 hours laboratory.
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ECEd 2370 - Developmental Assessment Credits: 3
**Not Part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway**
F - Dyersburg/F - GCC
Prerequisites: ECEd 2320
This course covers assessment for children ages birth through eight. Both formal and informal instruments will be discussed, emphasizing tools that can be effectively used by teachers of young children. Considerations in choosing, administering, and reporting results of assessments are also addressed. Field experience is required. 3 hours lecture.
TN eCampus Equivalent Course - ECEd 2370
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ECEd 2380 - Language and Literacy in Early Childhood Credits: 3
**Not Part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway**
Sp - Dyersburg
Prerequisites: ECEd 2315 , ECEd 2320
This course focuses on research-based principles and practices for providing young children ages birth through eight with a strong foundation in language and literacy, using a developmentally-appropriate approach. Field experience is required. 3 hours lecture.
TN eCampus Equivalent Course - ECEd 2380
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ECEd 2385 - Math and Science in Early Childhood Credits: 3
**Not Part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway**
As Needed
Prerequisites: ECEd 2315 , ECEd 2320
This course covers the standards, principles, and practices in teaching mathematics and science to young children ages birth through eight. The course emphasizes developing an integrated math and science curriculum that includes appropriate content, processes, environment and materials, and child-centered choices. Field experience is required. 3 hours lecture.
TN eCampus Equivalent Course - ECEd 2385
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ECEd 2390 - Creative Development Credits: 3
**Not Part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway**
As Needed
Prerequisites: ECEd 2315 , ECEd 2320
This course provides strategies for promoting creative development of the young child ages birth through eight. Topics include understanding the concept of creativity: what it is, why it is important, and how the development of creativity relates to art, music, movement, and drama. Field experience is required. 3 hours lecture.
TN eCampus Equivalent Course - ECEd 2390
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Economics |
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ECON 2100 - Principles of Macroeconomics Credits: 3
F, Sp - Dyersburg/F, Sp - JNC/F, Sp - GCC
Prerequisites: ENGL 0810 , Math competencies 1-5 , READ 0810
This course provides a study of macroeconomic principles in theory and policy that describes how the economy as a whole grows and changes over time. Major topics include resource scarcity, supply and demand, gross domestic product, national income, unemployment, inflation, aggregate supply and aggregate demand, fiscal policy, money and banking, monetary policy and international economics. 3 hours lecture.
TN eCampus Equivalent Course - ECON 2100
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ECON 2200 - Principles of Microeconomics Credits: 3
F, Sp - Dyersburg/F, Sp - JNC/F, Sp - GCC
Prerequisites: ENGL 0810 , Math competencies 1-5 , READ 0810
This course provides a study of microeconomic principles in theory and policy that describes the economic behavior of individual consumers, firms and industries and how production and pricing decisions are determined. Major topics include resource scarcity, individual and market supply and demand and the importance of prices in a market-based economy, externalities, elasticity, consumer theory, costs of production, output and pricing decisions by market structure, effects of government regulations and international trade. 3 hours lecture.
TN eCampus Equivalent Course - ECON 2200
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Education |
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EDU 230 - Introduction to Education Credits: 3
F - Dyersburg/F - JNC
Prerequisites: ENGL 0810 , READ 0810
This course is an introduction to the field of education through an examination of the historical, philosophical, and sociological foundations of the American educational system. Students will clarify their position as potential teachers by learning about the structure of the system, the procedures for licensing, and the complexity of the teacher’s role. 3 hours lecture.
TN eCampus Equivalent Course - EDU 201
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EDU 240 - Development of the Exceptional Child Credits: 3
Sp - Dyersburg/Sp - JNC
Prerequisites: ENGL 0810 , READ 0810
This course is designed to introduce prospective teachers to the historical, legal, and pedagogical aspects of teaching individuals with various disabilities. 3 hours lecture.
TN eCampus Equivalent Course - EDUC 2120
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Emergency Medical Services (Including PARA Courses) |
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EMSA 1111 - Advanced EMT Clinical Credits: 1
**Not Part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway**
F, Sp - Dyersburg/F, Sp - JNC
Prerequisites: EMSB 1102 , EMSB 1112 , EMSB 1602
Co-requisites: EMSA 1201 ,
This course is one of two courses designed to allow the student to meet all psychomotor and affective objectives for the clinical requirements of an Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) Program and build upon the concepts and knowledge gained during prior and/or concurrent courses. 1 hour lecture, 1 hour laboratory.
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EMSA 1112 - Advanced EMT Field Internship Credits: 1
**Not Part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway”“
F, Sp - Dyersburg/F, Sp - JNC
Prerequisites: EMSA 1111 , EMSA 1201 , EMSA 1501
Co-requisites: EMSA 1202 , EMSA 1502
This course is one of two courses designed to allow the student to meet all psychomotor and affective objectives for the clinical requirements of an Advanced Emergency Medical Technician Program and build upon the concepts and knowledge gained during prior and/or concurrent courses. 1 hour lecture, 1 hour laboratory.
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EMSA 1201 - Advanced EMT Medical Skills Lab Credits: 2
**Not Part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway**
F, Sp - Dyersburg/F, Sp - JNC
Prerequisites: EMSB 1102 , EMSB 1112 , EMSB 1602
Co-requisites: EMSA 1111 , EMSA 1501
This course is one of two laboratory-based courses intended to focus the student on developing skills related to theory presented in didactic classes taken as co-requisites for this course. This laboratory experience will utilize scenarios to emphasize airway maintenance, medication administration, and successfully assessing patients with a variety of medical concerns. 2 hours laboratory.
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EMSA 1202 - Advanced EMT Trauma and Medical Skills Lab Credits: 2
**Not Part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway**
F, Sp - Dyersburg/F, Sp - JNC
Prerequisites: EMSA 1111 , EMSA 1201 , EMSA 1501
Co-requisites: EMSA 1112 , EMSA 1502
This course is one of two laboratory-based courses intended to focus the student on developing skills related to theory presented in didactic classes taken as co-requisites for this course. This laboratory experience will utilize scenarios to emphasize airway maintenance, medication administration, and successfully assessing patients with a variety of medical concerns. 2 hours laboratory.
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EMSA 1501 - Advanced EMT Medical Emergencies Credits: 5
**Not Part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway**
F, Sp - Dyersburg/F, Sp - JNC/F. Sp - GCC
Prerequisites: EMSB 1102 , EMSB 1111 , EMSB 1602
Co-requisites: EMSA 1111 , EMSA 1201
This course is one of two lecture courses which include basic and limited advanced skills focused on the acute management and transportation of critical and emergent patients. This course includes the following topics: Emergency Medical Responder and Emergency Medical Technician-National Educational Standards competencies, roles and responsibilities of the Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT), workforce safety, wellness, public health, communications, documentation, medical/legal/ethical considerations, anatomy and physiology, life span development, pathophysiology, patient assessment, critical thinking, airway management, respiratory emergencies, cardiovascular emergencies, acute diabetic emergencies, abdominal and gastrointestinal emergencies, urologic emergencies, anaphylactic reactions, and behavioral emergencies. 5 hours lecture.
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EMSA 1502 - Advanced EMT Trauma and Medical Emergencies Credits: 5
**Not Part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway**
F, Sp - Dyersburg/F, Sp - JNC
Prerequisites: EMSA 1111 , EMSA 1201 , EMSA 1501
Co-requisites: EMSA 1112 , EMSA 1202
This course is one of two lecture courses which include basic and limited advanced skills focused on the acute management and transportation of critical and emergent patients. This course includes the following topics: obstetrics and gynecology, neonatal care, pediatric emergencies, geriatric emergencies, environmental emergencies, patients with special challenges, EMS operations, trauma and shock. Trauma and shock will include the following topics: bleeding, soft tissue injuries, chest injuries, abdominal and genitourinary injuries, and orthopedic injuries. 5 hours lecture.
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EMSB 1101 - EMT Medical Skills Lab Credits: 1
**Not Part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway**
F, Sp - Dyersburg/F, Sp - JNC
Co-requisites: EMSB 1111 , EMSB 1601
This course is a laboratory-based course utilizing scenarios to emphasize EMS operations, communications, documentation, medical/legal/ethical considerations, airway management, respiratory emergencies, cardiovascular emergencies, acute diabetic emergencies, abdominal and gastrointestinal emergencies, urologic emergencies, anaphylactic reactions, behavioral emergencies, assisting with medication administration, and successful assessment of patients with a variety of medical concerns. This course includes application of principles and processes discussed in EMT Medical Emergencies. 1 hour laboratory.
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EMSB 1102 - EMT Trauma and Medical Skills Lab Credits: 1
**Not Part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway**
F, Sp - Dyersburg/F, Sp - JNC/F, Sp - GCC
Prerequisites: EMSB 1101 , EMSB 1111 , EMSB 1601
Co-requisites: EMSB 1112 , EMSB 1602
This course is a laboratory-based course utilizing scenarios to emphasize obstetrics and gynecology, neonatal care, pediatric emergencies, geriatric emergencies, environmental emergencies, patients with special challenges, trauma and shock. 1 hour lecture, 1 hour laboratory.
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EMSB 1111 - EMT Clinical Credits: 1
**Not Part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway**
F, Sp - Dyersburg/F, Sp - JNC/F, Sp - GCC
Co-requisites: EMSB 1101 , EMSB 1601
This course is one of two clinical courses designed to allow the student to meet all psychomotor and affective outcomes for the clinical requirements of an EMT Program and build upon the concepts and knowledge learned in EMT Medical Emergencies and EMS Operations. 1 hour lecture, 1 hour laboratory.
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EMSB 1112 - EMT Field Internship Credits: 1
**Not Part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway**
F, Sp - Dyersburg/F, Sp - JNC/F, Sp - GCC
Prerequisites: EMSB 1101 , EMSB 1111 , EMSB 1601
Co-requisites: EMSB 1102 , EMSB 1602
This course is one of two clinical courses designed to allow the student to meet all psychomotor and affective outcomes for the clinical requirements of an EMT Program and build upon the concepts and knowledge learned during prior and/or concurrent courses. 1 hour lecture, 1 hour laboratory.
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EMSB 1601 - EMT Medical Emergencies and EMS Operations Credits: 6
**Not Part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway**
F, Sp - Dyersburg/F, Sp - JNC/F, Sp - GCC
Co-requisites: EMSB 1101 , EMSB 1111
This course is one of two lecture courses designed to provide the student with the knowledge of an entry-level Emergency Medical Technician (EMT). This course includes the following topics: Emergency Medical Responder-National Educational Standards competencies, roles and responsibilities of the EMT, workforce safety, wellness, public health, communications, documentation, EMS operations, medical/legal/ethical considerations, fundamental anatomy and physiology, life span development, fundamental pathophysiology, patient assessment, airway management, respiratory emergencies, cardiovascular emergencies, acute diabetic emergencies, abdominal and gastrointestinal emergencies, urologic emergencies, anaphylactic reactions, and behavioral emergencies. 6 hours lecture.
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EMSB 1602 - EMT Trauma and Medical Emergencies Credits: 6
**Not Part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway**
F, Sp - Dyersburg/F, Sp - JNC/F, Sp - GCC
Prerequisites: EMSB 1101 , EMSB 1111 , EMSB 1601
Co-requisites: EMSB 1102 , EMSB 1112
This course is one of two lecture courses designed to provide the student with the knowledge of an entry-level Emergency Medical Technician (EMT). This course includes the following topics: obstetrics and gynecology, neonatal care, pediatric emergencies, geriatric emergencies, environmental emergencies, patients with special challenges, trauma and shock. Trauma and shock will include the following topics: bleeding, soft tissue injuries, head and spine injuries, face and neck injuries, chest injuries, abdominal and genitourinary injuries, and orthopedic injuries. 6 hours lecture.
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EMSP 1311 - Paramedic Clinical I Credits: 3
**Not Part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway**
F - Dyersburg/Sp - JNC
Prerequisites: EMSA 1112 , EMSA 1202 , EMSA 1502
Co-requisites: EMSP 1401 , EMSP 1801
This course is the first of three clinical courses designed to allow the student to meet all psychomotor and affective objectives for the clinical requirements of a paramedic program and build upon the concepts and knowledge gained during the first semester. 3 hours laboratory.
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EMSP 1401 - Paramedic Skills Lab I Credits: 4
**Not Part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway**
F - Dyersburg/Sp - JNC
Prerequisites: EMSA 1112 , EMSA 1202 , EMSA 1502
Co-requisites: EMSP 1311 , EMSP 1801
This course is a laboratory-based course utilizing scenarios to emphasize airway management, medication administration, and successful assessment of patients with a variety of medical concerns and an introduction to cardiology. This course includes application of principles and processes discussed in Fundamentals I. 4 hours laboratory.
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EMSP 1801 - Fundamentals of Paramedic I Credits: 8
**Not Part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway**
F - Dyersburg/Sp - JNC
Prerequisites: EMSA 1112 , EMSA 1202 , EMSA 1502
Co-requisites: EMSP 1311 , EMSP 1401
This course is the first of two lecture courses to include the following topics: paramedic roles, responsibilities, workforce safety, wellness, public health, communications, documentation, EMS operations, medical/legal considerations, anatomy and physiology, life span development, general pathophysiology, general pharmacology, patient assessment, critical thinking, airway management, respiratory emergencies and introduction to cardiology. 8 hours lecture.
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EMSP 2303 - Paramedic Practicum Credits: 3
**Not Part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway**
Su - Dyersburg
Prerequisites: EMSP 1401 , EMSP 2402
Co-requisites: EMSP 2403 , EMSP 2513
This course is a laboratory-based and scenarios-based course intended to assist students in developing skills related to the theories presented in their previous courses. This course will allow for preparation for psychomotor licensure testing and preparation as a competent entry-level Paramedic. 3 hours laboratory.
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EMSP 2402 - Paramedic Skills Lab II Credits: 4
**Not Part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway**
Sp - Dyersburg
Prerequisites: EMSP 1311 , EMSP 1401 , EMSP 1801
Co-requisites: EMSP 2412 , EMSP 2802
This course is a laboratory-based course intended to utilize scenarios to emphasize respiratory/cardiac emergencies (on-going from EMSP 1401), pulmonology, neurology, endocrinology, gastroenterology, urology and nephrology, hematology, gynecology, obstetrics, neonatology, pediatrics, trauma, continuing cardiology, and successful assessment of patients with a variety of medical conditions. This course includes application of principles and processes discussed in Fundamentals I. 4 hours laboratory.
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EMSP 2403 - Paramedic Capstone Credits: 4
**Not Part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway**
Su - Dyersburg
Prerequisites: EMSP 1801 , EMSP 2802
Co-requisites: EMSP 2303 , EMSP 2513
This course is a mechanism to ensure that the student meets academic requirements to test for National Registry and licensure. This course will include all necessary steps needed to complete the program, including exit exams, preparation for National Registry practical and written exams, exit interviews, patient care review by the Medical Director, and any other administrative requirements that the program may deem necessary. 4 hours lecture.
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EMSP 2412 - Paramedic Clinical II Credits: 4
**Not Part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway**
Sp - Dyersburg
Prerequisites: EMSP 1311 , EMSP 1401 , EMSP 1801
Co-requisites: EMSP 2402 , EMSP 2802
This course is the second of three clinical experiences designed to allow the student to meet all psychomotor and affective objectives for the clinical requirements of a paramedic program and to build upon the concepts and knowledge gained during prior and/or concurrent courses. 4 hours laboratory.
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EMSP 2513 - Paramedic Field Internship Credits: 5
**Not Part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway**
Su - Dyersburg
Prerequisites: EMSP 1311 , EMSP 2412
Co-requisites: EMSP 2303 , EMSP 2403
This course is an internship that provides evidence the student is capable of acting as a team leader in managing the emergency care and treatment of an injured or ill patient at the paramedic level. The student will demonstrate competency in this role. While all skill sets should have been achieved prior to initiating the internship, patient types and pathologies may be used from this experience to complete the minimum graduation academic requirements as set forth in CoAEMSP accreditation documents and the Tennessee Office of EMS. 5 hours laboratory.
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EMSP 2802 - Fundamentals of Paramedic II Credits: 8
**Not Part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway**
Sp - Dyersburg
Prerequisites: EMSP 1311 , EMSP 1401 , EMSP 1801
Co-requisites: EMSP 2402 , EMSP 2412
This course is the second of two lecture courses to include the following topics: respiratory and cardiology (on-going from EMSP 1801), pulmonology, neurology, nephrology, hematology, gynecology, obstetrics, neonatology, pediatrics, geriatric emergencies, psychological emergencies and trauma/shock. 8 hours lecture.
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EMSR 0100 - Emergency Medical Responder Credits: 4
**Not Part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway**
F - JNC
Prerequisites: Must be 17 years of age or become 17 years of age prior to completion of the course.
This course prepares Emergency Medical Responders (EMR) to work in fire departments, rescue squads, and other frontline emergency teams. The focus of the Emergency Medical Responder is to initiate immediate lifesaving care to critical patients who access the emergency medical system. This individual possesses the basic knowledge and skills necessary to provide lifesaving interventions while awaiting EDMS response and to assist higher-level personnel at the scene and during transport. Emergency Medical Responders function as part of a comprehensive EMS response under medical oversight. Emergency Medical Responders perform basic interventions with minimal equipment. This course provides foundational knowledge essential for success in the EMT, AEMT, and Paramedic Programs. This course prepares students to take the National Registry Examination. A state background check and drug screen are required before students may take the exam. The exam must be taken within two years of completing this course. It is recommended that the exam be taken within three weeks of course completion. 4 hours lecture.
EMSR 0100 Emergency Medical Responder is only offered as a dual enrollment course at high schools in the DSCC service area.
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EETC 1311 - Electrical Circuits I Credits: 3
**Not Part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway**
F - Dyersburg/F -JNC
This course is an introduction to DC and AC circuits. 3 hours lecture.
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EETC 2199 - Special Topics 1 hour Credits: 1
**Not Part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway**
As Needed
Prerequisites: Math competencies 1-5, READ 0810
This course provides a platform for students to independently study special topics not otherwise included in the base curriculum. 1 hour lecture.
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EETC 2299 - Special Topics 2 hour Credits: 2
**Not Part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway**
F - Dyersburg/F - JNC
Prerequisites: Math competencies 1-5, READ 0810
This course provides a platform for students to independently study special topics not otherwise included in the base curriculum. 2 hours lecture.
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EETC 2311 - Power Technology Credits: 3
**Not Part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway**
Sp - Dyersburg/Sp - JNC
Prerequisites: EETC 1311
This course is an introduction to industrial power systems. 3 hours lecture.
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EETC 2331 - PLC I Credits: 3
**Not Part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway**
F - Dyersburg/F - JNC
Prerequisites: EETC 2311 , EETC 2333
This course is an introduction to programmable logic controllers. 3 hours lecture.
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EETC 2333 - Industrial Electronic Controls Credits: 3
**Not Part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway**
Sp - Dyersburg/Sp - JNC
This course is an advanced study of control circuits and electronic devices used in operating machines and processes in industry. 3 hours lecture.
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EETC 2350 - Integrated Robotics Credits: 3
**Not Part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway**
F - Dyersburg/F - JNC
Prerequisites: Math competencies 1-5, READ 0810
This course is a study of robotic technology integration into an automated manufacturing system. 3 hours lecture.
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EETC 2361 - Instrumentation Technology Credits: 3
**Not Part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway**
Sp - Dyersburg/Sp - JNC
Prerequisites: EETC 2311 , EETC 2333
This course covers the fundamentals of industrial hydraulic and pneumatics systems. 3 hours lecture.
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EETC 2399 - Special Topics Credits: 3
**Not Part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway**
As Needed
Prerequisites: Math competencies 1-5, READ 0810
This course provides a platform for students to independently study special topics not otherwise included in the base curriculum. 3 hours lecture.
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ENST 1311 - Computer Aided Design I Credits: 3
**Not Part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway**
F - Dyersburg/F - JNC
Prerequisites: Math competencies 1-5, READ 0810
This course is designed to develop the fundamental visualization and graphic communication skills used within a technical environment through manual and computer means. 3 hours lecture.
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ENST 1350 - Industrial Safety Credits: 3
**Not Part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway**
F - Dyersburg/F - JNC
This course focuses on industrial safety, including personal safety and equipment, hazard recognition and safeguards. 3 hours lecture.
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ENST 1353 - Quality and Inspection Credits: 3
**Not Part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway**
F - Dyersburg/F - JNC
This course is designed to introduce students to the concepts of Quality Control, Total Quality Management and current methods used in industry to obtain accurate measurements of parts and components. 3 hours lecture.
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ENST 1360 - Mechanical Power Transmission Credits: 3
**Not Part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway**
Sp - Dyersburg/Sp - JNC
This course covers the application and maintenance of gear trains, belt and chain drives, shaft coupling and clutches, and bearing drives in an industrial setting. 3 hours lecture.
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ENST 1370 - Manufacturing Processes Credits: 3
**Not Part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway**
F - Dyersburg/F - JNC
This course focuses on manufacturing processes and provides an overview of the production cycle from planning to shipping. 3 hours lecture.
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ENST 2199 - Special Topics Credits: 1
**Not Part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway**
As Needed
Prerequisites: Math competencies 1-5, READ 0810
This course provides a platform for students to independently study special topics not otherwise included in the base curriculum. 1 hour lecture.
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ENST 2299 - Special Topics-2 Hour Credits: 2
**Not Part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway**
As Needed
Prerequisites: Math competencies 1-5, READ 0810
This course provides a platform for students to independently study special topics not otherwise included in the base curriculum. 2 hours lecture.
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ENST 2361 - Fluid Power Systems Credits: 3
**Not Part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway**
Sp - Dyersburg/Sp - JNC
This course covers the fundamentals of industrial hydraulic and pneumatics systems. 3 hours lecture.
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ENST 2362 - Total Productive Maintenance Credits: 3
**Not Part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway**
F - Dyersburg/F - JNC
This course covers the fundamentals of the planning and scheduling of preventive maintenance using predictive models. 3 hours lecture.
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ENST 2390 - Capstone Credits: 3
**Not Part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway**
As Needed
Prerequisites: ENST 1350 , Math competencies 1-5. Students must have instructor approval to enroll in this course.
This course provides a platform for students to apply required skills and knowledge to complete a multi-faceted project relative to the field of study. 3 hours lecture.
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ENST 2391 - Internship Credits: 3
**Not Part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway**
F, Sp - Dyersburg/F, Sp - JNC
Prerequisites: Math competencies 1-5, READ 0810
This course is a supervised work program designed to provide students with a variety of practical on-the-job experiences within the industrial field (compensated or uncompensated). This will allow students to apply their knowledge to real-world situations and to build relationships with companies prior to graduation. 3 hours lecture.
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ENST 2399 - Special Topics Credits: 3
**Not Part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway**
F, Sp - Dyersburg/F, Sp - JNC
Prerequisites: Math competencies 1-5, READ 0810
This course provides a platform for students to independently study special topics not otherwise included in the base curriculum. 3 hours lecture.
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ENGL 0810 - Learning Support Writing Credits: 3
**Not Part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway**
F, Sp - Dyersburg/F, Sp - JNC/F, Sp - GCC
Prerequisites: ACT English subscore below 18 OR a COMPASS writing score below 77 OR successful completion of DSPW 0700 OR a Classic Accuplacer score between 20-91 OR a Next Generation Accuplacer score under 250.
Co-requisites: ENGL 1010
This course includes a comprehensive review of grammar, spelling, diction and punctuation. Students will study the writing process for the development of rhetorical paragraphs and essays. Thinking, reading and writing will be emphasized.
ENGL 0810 will not fulfill an English requirement for graduation. 3 hours lecture.
TN eCampus Equivalent Course - ENGL 0810
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ENGL 1010 - English Composition I Credits: 3
F, Sp, Su - Dyersburg/F, Sp, Su - JNC/F - GCC
Prerequisites: ENGL 0810 , READ 0810 - ENGL 0810 and READ 0810 may be taken concurrently with permission.
This course focuses on writing, revising, intensive reading for meaning and ways of expressing meaning; writing with emphasis on paragraph and essay organization, structure and style; attention to grammar and mechanics; and the further use of critical thinking skills in the application of rhetorical modes. 3 hours lecture.
TN eCampus Equivalent Course - ENGL 1010
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ENGL 1020 - English Composition II Credits: 3
F, Sp, Su - Dyersburg/F, Sp, Su - JNC/Sp - GCC
Prerequisites: ENGL 1010
This course is a continuation of ENGL 1010 and focuses on writing based on a variety of reading selections. An important component of ENGL 1020 is information literacy and writing from sources using MLA documentation. 3 hours lecture.
TN eCampus Equivalent Course - ENGL 1020
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ENGL 1040 - Technical Writing Credits: 3
**Not Part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway**
As Needed
Prerequisites: ENGL 1010
This course considers specific forms of writing encountered in business, government, and industry and addresses needs common to all business and technical writing, including: (1) writing for a specific purpose and audience; (2) achieving a readable, appropriate style; and (3) organizing, writing, and presenting technical and business reports. 3 hours lecture.
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ENGL 2050 - Advanced Composition/Creative Writing Credits: 3
**Not Part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway**
As Needed
Prerequisites: ENGL 1020
This course is a creative approach to the study of the principles of various writing forms, with practice in writing essays, short stories, poetry and short plays. 3 hours lecture.
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ENGL 2055 - African-American Literature Credits: 3
As Needed
Prerequisites: ENGL 1020
This course is a survey of African-American literature from its beginnings through the present. Representative literary works are studied within their historical and cultural contexts. 3 hours lecture.
TN eCampus Equivalent Course - ENGL 2055
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ENGL 2110 - Early American Literature Credits: 3
As Needed
Prerequisites: ENGL 1020 or ENGL 1040
This course is a survey of American literature from the colonial days through the time of Walt Whitman. 3 hours lecture.
TN eCampus Equivalent Course - ENGL 2110
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ENGL 2120 - Modern American Literature Credits: 3
As Needed
Prerequisites: ENGL 1020 or ENGL 1040
This course is a survey of American literature from the time of Emily Dickinson to the present. 3 hours lecture.
TN eCampus Equivalent Course - ENGL 2120
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ENGL 2210 - Early British Literature Credits: 3
As Needed
Prerequisites: ENGL 1020 or ENGL 1040
This course is a survey of the literature of England from its beginning through the Neo-Classical Period. Representative literary selections are studied in the light of their times. 3 hours lecture.
TN eCampus Equivalent Course - ENGL 2210
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ENGL 2220 - Modern British Literature Credits: 3
As Needed
Prerequisites: ENGL 1020 or ENGL 1040
This course is a continuation of ENGL 2210 and is a survey of the literature of England from the Pre-Romantic Period through the Modern Period. 3 hours lecture.
TN eCampus Equivalent Course - ENGL 2220
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ENGL 2310 - Early World Literature Credits: 3
F, Sp, Su - Dyersburg/F, Sp, Su - JNC
Prerequisites: ENGL 1020
This course is a survey of literature of the world from the beginnings of civilization through 1650. Representative literary works are studied within their historical and cultural contexts. 3 hours lecture.
TN eCampus Equivalent Course - ENGL 2310
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ENGL 2320 - Modern World Literature Credits: 3
F, Sp, Su - Dyersburg/F, Sp, Su - JNC
Prerequisites: ENGL 1020
This course is a survey of literature of the world from 1650 through the present. Representative literary works are studied within their historical and cultural contexts. 3 hours lecture.
TN eCampus Equivalent Course - ENGL 2320
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FREN 1010 - Beginning French I Credits: 3
As Needed
Prerequisites: ENGL 0810 , READ 0810
This course emphasizes the acquisition of the four basic language skills: speaking, listening, writing and reading. Upon course completion, students are prepared to enroll in FREN 1020 . Insights into French culture, customs and ways of life are presented. 3 hours lecture.
TN eCampus Equivalent Course - FREN 1010
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FREN 1020 - Beginning French II Credits: 3
As Needed
Prerequisites: FREN 1010
This course emphasizes the development of the four basic language skills: speaking, listening, writing and reading. Upon course completion, students are prepared to enroll in an intermediate or second year French course. Insights into French culture, customs and ways of life are presented. 3 hours lecture.
TN eCampus Equivalent Course - FREN 1020
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Geography |
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GEOG 2010 - World Regional Geography Credits: 3
Sp - Dyersburg/F - JNC
Prerequisites: ENGL 0810 , READ 0810
This course is a survey of the physical characteristics and the political and economic development of each region of the world. 3 hours lecture.
TN eCampus Equivalent Course - GEOG 2010
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GERM 1010 - Beginning German I Credits: 3
As Needed
Prerequisites: ENGL 0810 , READ 0810
This course emphasizes the acquisition of the four basic language skills: speaking, listening, writing and reading. Upon course completion, students are prepared to enroll in GERM 1020 . Insights into German culture, customs and ways of life are presented. 3 hours lecture.
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GERM 1020 - Beginning German II Credits: 3
As Needed
Prerequisites: GERM 1010
This course emphasizes the development of the four basic language skills: speaking, listening, writing and reading. Upon course completion, students are prepared to enroll in an intermediate or second year German course. Insights into German culture, customs and ways of life are presented. 3 hours lecture.
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HIMT 1300 - Medical Terminology Credits: 3
**Not Part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway**
F, Sp - Online
Prerequisites: READ 0810
An introductory study of medical terminology utilizing the body systems approach including anatomy and physiology, and disease process, laboratory/pathology terms, pharmacology concepts, terms and abbreviations. 3 hours lecture.
TN eCampus Equivalent Course - HIMT 1300
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HIMT 1301 - Introduction to Health Information Management Credits: 3
**Not Part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway**
F, Sp - Online
Prerequisites: ENGL 0810 , READ 0810
This course is designed to introduce students to the principles of health information technology. The development, content and management of the medical record will be explored as well as a basic overview of the healthcare delivery system. Emphasis is placed on hospital and medical staff organization; patient record content; procedures in filing, numbering, and retention of patient records; quantitative analysis; release of patient information; forms control and design; indexes and registers; regulatory and accrediting agencies; and the transition to an electronic health record. 3 hours lecture.
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HIMT 1302 - HIM Legal Aspects Credits: 3
**Not Part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway**
F - Online
Prerequisites: HIMT 1301 or permission of HIM Coordinator
This course provides an understanding of the legal principles that govern health information and the health record as a legal document. Emphasis is placed on key concepts including: the court system, medical staff, nursing staff, governing board, and their functions and responsibilities. Confidentiality, release of information, informed consent, patient rights, record retention, and an in-depth review of HIPAA will be studied and practiced. Course focus includes current trends in health legislation such as healthcare fraud, federal and state required reporting. 3 lecture hours.
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HIMT 1303 - Basic ICD Coding I Credits: 3
**Not Part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway**
Sp - Online
Prerequisites: BIOL 2010
This course is a study of diagnosis coding and classifications systems used in classification and conditions, injuries and diseases employed to organize medical information for future retrieval. The current International Classification of Diseases is emphasized, including its use of the prospective payment systems. Students will learn to apply Official Coding Guidelines in health record coding. Other topics include Uniform Hospital International Discharge Data Set (UHDDS), reimbursement in prospective payment systems and introduction to procedure classification systems. 3 hours lecture.
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HIMT 1305 - Computer Applications in Health Information Credits: 3
**Not Part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway**
Sp - Online
Prerequisites: HIMT 1301 , INFS 1010
This course instructs students on health data structure, content and standards; information and communication technologies including uses of hardware, software, spreadsheets, databases, networks, electronic health records, personal health records, data storage and retrieval, data security; and selection and implementation of healthcare information systems. The student will utilize several different software applications related to health records up to or including spreadsheets, database applications, data analytics, electronic health records, chart deficiencies, master patient index, chart locator, abstracting, and release of information software. 3 hours lecture.
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HIMT 1308 - Introduction to Health-Related Professions Credits: 3
**Not Part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway**
F - Online
Prerequisites: READ 0810 , ENGL 0810
This course is designed for students who are interested in exploring, planning, and preparing for a career as a health care practitioner. The course presents the essential information that students need to make an informed decision about health care disciplines they would like to pursue that best match their individual interests, skills, and abilities. Course materials and student assignments will develop the student’s awareness of the demands and expectations of health care professionals, including technical, ethical, legal, and professional competencies. HIMT 1308 is not included in the HIM curriculum. 3 hours lecture.
TN eCampus Equivalent Course - HIMT 1308
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HIMT 1400 - Disease Processes Credits: 3
**Not Part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway*
Sp - Online
Prerequisites: BIOL 2010 , HIMT 1301
This course is an introduction to disease processes in the human body with emphasis on the etiology, signs, symptoms, diagnostic aids and findings, surgical treatment, medications, and treatments, including surgical procedures. 3 hours lecture
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HIMT 2205 - Revenue Cycle Management Credits: 2
Sp - Online
Prerequisites: HIMT 1301
This course focuses on advanced topics in healthcare reimbursement. The course includes an introduction to third party payers, revenue cycle management and charge master development and administration. It also focuses on principles of healthcare reimbursement, including health insurance plans, government-sponsored healthcare programs, managed care plans, fee schedules, resource based relative value system for physician payment and prospective payment for various healthcare settings. 2 hours lecture.
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