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2017-2018 College Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions

Course Naming System:

Course content areas at Tulsa Community College are categorized in “disciplines,” a related group of courses in a specified subject area, such as English (ENGL) or Physics (PHYS). Each course is first assigned a specific discipline name and then a specific four-digit course number, as in ENGL 1113, and a course name, as in Composition I. A brief description of the course content follows the course name and number. If a course is offered as part of a required sequence of courses, the prerequisite requirements for that course are also listed within the catalog course description. Not all courses listed in the catalog are offered each term, and certain courses may be offered on only one campus. Please check the current term class schedule for this information.

Course Numbering System:

  • First digit - The year in which the course is usually taken.*
  • Second and third digit - The individual course number within a discipline.
  • Fourth - The credit hours awarded for a course.

*Exception: Zero-level (non-credit) courses which may be taken in any term, but usually within the first two semesters.

Credit Hour:

A credit hour consists of a one-hour class period per week for 16 weeks per semester, with the exception of laboratories, practicums, or physical education activity classes in which generally two one-hour periods per week for 16 weeks equals one credit hour. The number of class hours and laboratory hours doubles for a class in an eight-week term.  Note: The time required each week for laboratory may vary from course to course. Please refer to the course syllabus for more information.

General Education Courses:

Courses used to fulfill general education requirements at TCC are listed in the catalog section titled, General Education Requirements. A code letter following a course title designates the general education category for which the course may generally be used for transfer to another university, as follows:

(A) Analytical and Quantitative Thought
(D) Diversity
(H) Humanities
(I)  International or Non-Western Dimension
(L) Laboratory Science
(N) Natural Science
(S) Social and Behavioral Sciences
 

Engineering
  

  • ENGR 1111 - Introduction to Engineering

    An overview of study skills, orientation and entrance requirements for a typical engineering college, computer-based productivity tools, and engineering ethics and careers.
  

  • ENGR 1132 - Engineering Design with Computer Aided Design

    An introduction to engineering design using modern methodologies and state-of-the-art computer-aided design tools. Hands-on design construction and testing through class participation. Prerequisite: MATH 1454  or MATH 1613  Includes lab component.
  

  • ENGR 1242 - Introductory Engineering Computer Programming

    Programming to solve problems typical of practice in engineering. Instruction and writing programs in computer languages. Prerequisites: MATH 1454  or MATH 1513 
  

  • ENGR 2103 - Engineering Statics

    Topics covered are: equilibrium of particles and rigid bodies in two and three dimensions, vector algebra of forces and moments, friction, centroids, moments of inertia, distributed forces, internal loads with loading diagrams, trusses, and frames. Prerequisites: PHYS 2034  and MATH 2114 .
  

  • ENGR 2143 - Engineering Strength of Materials

    Topics covered are elastic and plastic stress, strain and deformation, axial, torsion, bending and combined loading, thermal stress, pressure vessels, columns and buckling, shear flow, bending moment and torque diagrams, beam deflection; Mohr’s circle of stress, statically indeterminate members. Prerequisites: ENGR 2103  and MATH 2124 .
  

  • ENGR 2213 - Thermodynamics

    Energy and energy relationships involving heat, work, and mass. First and second laws of thermodynamics for ideal and pure substances, control volume analysis and cyclic systems; equations of state. Prerequisites: CHEM 1315 , PHYS 2034 , and MATH 2124 .
  

  • ENGR 2523 - Elementary Dynamics

    Kinematics and kinetics of particles and bodies, using the three different coordinate systems in two and three dimensions; pulley systems; work-energy methods, impulse-momentum principles, including oblique impact, coefficient of restitution, linear and angular momentum. Prerequisite: ENGR 2103 .
  

  • ENGR 2613 - Introduction to Electrical Science

    Elements of electrical engineering; AC and DC Circuits, mesh and nodal formulation of network equations, steady-state response to sinusoids and step function, energy, power, power factor, Thevenin and Norton analysis, Laplace transforms. Introduction to PSPICE. Prerequisites: PHYS 2124  and MATH 2124 .
  

  • ENGR 2990 - Selected Topics in Engineering

    The study and/or analysis of a selected topic in Engineering. May be repeated with a different topic.

Engineering Technology
  

  • ENGT 1212 - Introduction to Fabrication Lab

    A course for the development of lab research and projects in engineering technologies. Students will utilize basic hand tools in the design and fabrication of projects. With training, students may also work with mills, lathes, welding, PCB circuit design, soldering, and/or 3-D plotting in project development. Basics of metal working machine tools and standard shop practices, with a special emphasis on shop safety, will be covered along with exploration into the fundamentals of turning, milling, broaching and sawing, and the abilities of conventional machine tools. Includes lab component.
  

  • ENGT 1313 - Manufacturing Processes

    A study of the history of, and current trends in, industrial processes, their development and impact, and the sources and classifications of engineering materials used in manufacturing. The means of material recovery from nature to fabrication as it is related to tools, machines, and processes, which are combined to produce a finished product. Visits to local industrial plants are arranged.
  

  • ENGT 1443 - Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing

    An in depth study of dimensional tolerancing as identified in the American National Standards Institute, ANSI Y 14.5 specification. This course will explore the meaning of symbols used in the International Standard, their application and the processes necessary to achieve the specified geometry, as well as the common practices used in Engineering drawings and practical limits and challenges in the manufacturing environment. Prerequisite: QCTT 1223  or any DRFT class. Crosslisted with QCTT 1443  
  

  • ENGT 1463 - Composite Materials

    This course explores the properties and the processes of manufacturing used with today’s modern composite materials. Typical processes used in the Tulsa area will be reviewed along with site visits.
  

  • ENGT 1513 - Manufacturing Safety

    This course provides the basics of workplace safety principles in modern and real-world manufacturing and industrial processes for employment in entry-level manufacturing jobs. Students will learn how to work in a safe and productive manufacturing workplace; perform safety and environmental inspections; perform emergency drills and participate on emergency teams; identify unsafe conditions and take appropriate corrective action; provide safety orientation for all employees; train personnel to correctly use safety equipment; suggest processes and procedures that support work environment safety; fulfill safety and health requirements for maintenance, installation, and repair; monitor safe equipment and operator performance; and utilize effective safety-enhancing workplace practices.
  

  • ENGT 1523 - Manufacturing Quality

    This course provides the basics of workplace quality principles in modern and real-world manufacturing and industrial processes needed for employment in entry-level manufacturing jobs. Students will learn to participate in periodic internal quality audit activities; correctly check calibration of gages and other data collection equipment; suggest continuous improvements; inspect materials and product/process at all stages to ensure required specifications; document results of quality tests; communicate issues with quality and take corrective action to restore or maintain quality; record process outcomes and trends; identify fundamentals of blueprint reading; and use common metric and measurement systems and precision measurement tools.
  

  • ENGT 1533 - Manufacturing Procedures

    This course offers a basic overview of modern and real world manufacturing trends, and how manufacturing transforms materials into products. The course covers the varying types of manufacturing production and materials, the role of communication in industry; and how teamwork and leadership blend to make manufacturing processes and procedures successful.
  

  • ENGT 1543 - Manufacturing Maintenance

    This course provides a basic technical overview of modern and real world manufacturing tools and equipment used in today’s manufacturing companies. Knowledge of how to improve productivity through predictive and preventive maintenance is emphasized. Students will gain an understanding of safety systems, sensors, and maintenance housekeeping procedures in the manufacturing industry.
  

  • ENGT 2153 - Lean, Six Sigma, Quality Systems

    An introduction to the history, evolution and practice of advanced manufacturing and quality systems, including Lean Manufacturing, Kiazen, 5-S, Kanban, Toyota Production System and Six Sigma. Exploration into the theory and tools behind today’s most advanced business philosophies. Crosslisted with QCTT 2153 .
  

  • ENGT 2462 - Project Engineering and Management

    Project engineers are responsible for overseeing the various stages of development for a variety of products and projects. This course will prepare the student for assignments in industrial project management. Course material includes project scheduling, cost management, resource allocation, team building, project scope, and risk management.
  

  • ENGT 2990 - Selected Topics in Engineering Technology

    The study and/or analysis of a selected topic in Engineering Technology. May be repeated with a different topic.

English
  

  • ENGL 0611 - Sentence Improvement

    Instructs students in different kinds of sentence construction and application of that knowledge to actual writing experiences. Includes lab component.
  

  • ENGL 0621 - Punctuation

    Teaches students the rules of punctuation and their proper application. Includes lab component.
  

  • ENGL 0641 - Basic Vocabulary

    Introduces fundamentals for vocabulary building, including dictionary use; prefixes, suffixes, and roots; and application of that knowledge to the decoding of words. Includes lab component.
  

  • ENGL 0903 - Reading Foundations I

    Teaches students basic reading skills necessary to improve comprehension, build vocabulary, and develop interest in reading.
  

  • ENGL 0913 - Reading Foundations II

    Provides students an opportunity to enhance skills and techniques taught in Reading Foundations I. Emphasizes locating central themes and/ or main ideas, distinguishing between major and minor details, drawing logical conclusions, and recognizing purpose and tone. Prerequisite: ENGL 0903  with a grade of “C” or better, or appropriate placement score.
  

  • ENGL 0923 - Writing Foundations I

    Helps students improve their writing skills through practical writing experiences for social, business, and academic life. Intended as a clinic for individual problems with English language usage, grammar, spelling, and punctuation, as well as sentence structure and paragraph development.
  

  • ENGL 0933 - Writing Foundations II

    A continuation of Writing Foundations I that provides students with approaches to paragraph and essay writing. Emphasizes skills for basic academic writing: sentence structure, English language usage, punctuation, and editing and revising. Prerequisite: ENGL 0923  with a grade of “C” or better, or appropriate placement score.
  

  • ENGL 0943 - Writing Foundations Workshop

    Designed to help students successfully complete ENGL 1113  Composition I during the same semester they meet their developmental writing proficiency requirements. Students must enroll in this course and the linked ENGL 1113 course in the same semester for a total of six (6) credit hours. Prerequisites: ENGL ENGL 0913  and ENGL 0923  with a grade of “C” or better, or appropriate placement scores.
  

  • ENGL 1071 - College Vocabulary Enrichment

    This self-paced course is designed to increase a student’s vocabulary in a variety of content areas and will help students develop a college vocabulary that will allow them to read, write, and speak with greater facility and understanding.
  

  • ENGL 1083 - Grammar and Mechanics

    Offers a fundamental, systematic, and rigorous survey of the principles and structures of contemporary English grammar. Explores concepts of grammar and mechanics necessary to speak and write effectively.
  

  • ENGL 1113 - Composition I

    The first in a sequence of two courses. Introduces students to academic writing, basic research, and documentation. Prerequisite: ENGL 0933  with a grade of “C” or better, or appropriate placement score.
  

  • ENGL 1131 - Reading Lab

    Assists students who have already achieved college-level reading skills to develop efficient techniques in college-content area reading and to approach the reading process with critical and evaluative skills.
  

  • ENGL 1213 - Composition II

    The second in a sequence of two courses. Furthers analytical reading skills, academic writing, and techniques of research and documentation. Prerequisite: ENGL 1113  with a grade of “C” or better.
  

  • ENGL 1691 - Speed Reading

    Helps students improve their reading rates with effective comprehension through computer-delivered programs and directed reading assignments. Includes lab component.
  

  • ENGL 2333 - Technical/Professional Writing

    Offers applied practice in technical and professional writing with emphasis on format, style, research techniques, and editing for specialized audiences and/or publications. Prerequisite: ENGL 1113  with a grade of “C” or better.
  

  • ENGL 2343 - Business Communication I

    Focuses on effective methods of business communication, including various letters, memoranda, resumes, documented researched reports, oral presentations, and PowerPoint presentations. Gives attention to audience analysis and business writing style and usage. Prerequisite: ENGL 1113  with a grade of “C” or better.
  

  • ENGL 2383 - Advanced Composition

    Allows students who have successfully completed ENGL 1113  and ENGL 1213  to reinforce and refine their writing skills. Provides practice in drafting and revising expository essays and analyzing the work of professional writers through primary and secondary sources. Prerequisite: ENGL 1213  with a grade of “C” or better.
  

  • ENGL 2413 - Introduction to Literature (H)

    Introduces students to the study of fiction, poetry, and drama with attention to the elements and conventions specific to each literary type. Intended to serve as basis for further study in literature survey courses. Prerequisite: ENGL 1113  and ENGL 1213  with a grade of “C” or better. ENGL 1213  may be taken concurrently with this class.
  

  • ENGL 2433 - Novel Writing

    Focuses on the craft of novel writing, with emphasis on developing characters, plotting a novel, and drafting a first chapter. Requires students to write and revise their own novel chapters, study published novels, and critique their classmates’ novel chapters. This class may not be offered every semester.
  

  • ENGL 2443 - Poetry Writing

    Focuses on the craft of writing poetry, with emphasis on poetic forms, meter, word choice, figurative language, and imagery. Requires students to write and revise poems, study published poetry, and critique classmates’ poems. This class may not be offered every semester.
  

  • ENGL 2453 - Creative Writing: Scriptwriting

    The course teaches screenplay writing techniques. Attention is given to subject and character development. Students learn the components of plot development, scene building and screenplay formats. Crosslisted with THEA 2453 .
  

  • ENGL 2463 - Creative Nonfiction Writing

    Explores nonfiction genres such as personal essay, memoir, or travel writing. Addresses narrative structure, scene construction, voice, and theme. Requires students to demonstrate proficiency in use of terminology and critical skills necessary for creating and revising nonfiction. This class may not be offered every semester.
  

  • ENGL 2473 - Short Story Writing

    Focuses on the craft of writing short stories, with emphasis on point of view, character development, plot, setting, and prose style. Requires students to write and revise their own short stories, study published short stories, and critique classmates’ short stories. This class may not be offered every semester.
  

  • ENGL 2493 - Introduction to Creative Writing

    Provides an introductory study of creative writing that may include poetry, short story, non-fiction, and script writing. This class may not be offered every semester.
  

  • ENGL 2543 - British Literature to 1800 (H)

    Surveys early English literature and literary movements, including representative authors from the Anglo-Saxon to the Romantic periods. This class may not be offered every semester. Prerequisite: ENGL 1113  and ENGL 1213  with a grade of “C” or better. ENGL 1213  may be taken concurrently with this class.
  

  • ENGL 2653 - British Literature from 1800 (H)

    Surveys English literature and literary movements, including representative authors from the Romantic period to the present. This class may not be offered every semester. Prerequisite: ENGL 1113  and ENGL 1213  with a grade of “C” or better. ENGL 1213  may be taken concurrently with this class.
  

  • ENGL 2673 - World Literature to 1700 (H)

    Surveys literature and literary movements from antiquity to 1700, including representative works from various global traditions. This class may not be offered every semester. Prerequisite: ENGL 1113  and ENGL 1213  with a grade of “C” or better. ENGL 1213  may be taken concurrently with this class.
  

  • ENGL 2683 - World Literature from 1700 (H)

    Surveys literature and literary movements from 1700 to the present, including representative works from various global traditions. This class may not be offered every semester. Prerequisite: ENGL 1113  and ENGL 1213  with a grade of “C” or better. ENGL 1213  may be taken concurrently with this class.
  

  • ENGL 2773 - American Literature to 1865 (H)

    Surveys representative American literature and literary movements from the pre-colonial through the Civil War eras. This class may not be offered every semester. Prerequisite: ENGL 1113  and ENGL 1213  with a grade of “C” or better. ENGL 1213  may be taken concurrently with this class.
  

  • ENGL 2883 - American Literature from 1865 (H)

    Surveys representative American literature and literary movements from the Civil War era to the present. This class may not be offered every semester. Prerequisite: ENGL 1113  and ENGL 1213  with a grade of “C” or better. ENGL 1213  may be taken concurrently with this class.

English as a Second Language
  

  • ESLA 0063 - ESL Institute Beginning 1

    This novice-low level course introduces students to beginning English language skills. Placement determined by the ESL department.
  

  • ESLA 0213 - ESL Listening Basics 1

    This novice-mid level course develops everyday listening skills in English. Placement determined by the ESL department.
  

  • ESLA 0223 - ESL Reading Basics 1

    This novice-mid level course develops everyday reading skills in English. Placement determined by the ESL department.
  

  • ESLA 0233 - ESL Grammar Basics 1

    This novice-mid level course develops everyday grammar usage in English. Placement determined by the ESL department. 
  

  • ESLA 0243 - ESL Writing Basics 1

    This novice-mid level course develops everyday writing skills in English. Placement determined by the ESL department. 
  

  • ESLA 0253 - ESL Speaking Basics 1

    This novice-mid level course develops everyday speaking skills in English. Placement determined by the ESL department. 
  

  • ESLA 0263 - ESL Institute Basics 1

    This novice-mid level course maintains and enhances everyday English language usage. Placement determined by the ESL department. 
  

  • ESLA 0313 - ESL Listening Basics 2

    This novice-high level course continues the development of everyday listening skills in English. Placement determined by the ESL department. 
  

  • ESLA 0323 - ESL Reading Basics 2

    This novice-high level course continues the development of everyday reading skills in English. Placement determined by the ESL department. 

     

  

  • ESLA 0333 - ESL Grammar Basics 2

    This novice-high level course continues the development of everyday grammar usage in English. Placement determined by the ESL department. 
  

  • ESLA 0343 - ESL Writing Basics 2

    This novice-high level course continues the development of everyday writing skills in English. Placement determined by the ESL department. 

     

  

  • ESLA 0353 - ESL Speaking Basics 2

    This novice-high level course continues the development of everyday speaking skills in English. Placement determined by the ESL department. 
  

  • ESLA 0373 - ESL Pronunciation and Spelling 1

    This course develops pronunciation and spelling in English focusing on American English sounds and their spelling patterns. Placement determined by the ESL department. 
  

  • ESLA 0413 - ESL Listening Intermediate 1

    This intermediate-low level course continues the development of everyday listening skills in English. Placement determined by the ESL department. 
  

  • ESLA 0423 - ESL Reading Intermediate 1

    This intermediate-low level course continues the development of everyday reading skills in English. Placement determined by the ESL department. 

     

  

  • ESLA 0433 - ESL Grammar Intermediate 1

    This intermediate-low level course continues the development of everyday grammar usage in English. Placement determined by the ESL department. 
  

  • ESLA 0443 - ESL Writing Intermediate 1

    This intermediate-low level course continues the development of everyday writing skills in English. Placement determined by the ESL department. 
  

  • ESLA 0453 - ESL Speaking Intermediate 1

    This intermediate-low level course continues the development of everyday speaking skills in English. Placement determined by the ESL department. 
  

  • ESLA 0463 - ESL Institute Intermediate 1

    This intermediate-low level course continues the maintenance and enhancement of everyday English language usage. Placement determined by the ESL department. 
  

  • ESLA 0473 - ESL Pronunciation and Spelling 2

    This course develops pronunciation and spelling in English focusing on American English rhythm, intonation, and spelling patterns. Placement determined by the ESL department.
  

  • ESLA 0513 - ESL Listening Intermediate 2

    This intermediate-mid level course continues the development of everyday listening skills in English. Placement determined by the ESL department. 
  

  • ESLA 0523 - ESL Reading Intermediate 2

    This intermediate-mid level course continues the development of everyday reading skills in English. Placement determined by the ESL department. 
  

  • ESLA 0533 - ESL Grammar Intermediate 2

    This intermediate-mid level course continues the development of everyday grammar usage in English. Placement determined by the ESL department. 
  

  • ESLA 0543 - ESL Writing Intermediate 2

    This intermediate-mid level course continues the development of everyday writing skills in English. Placement determined by the ESL department. 

     

  

  • ESLA 0553 - ESL Speaking Intermediate 2

    This intermediate-mid level course continues the development of everyday speaking skills in English. Placement determined by the ESL department. 
  

  • ESLA 0613 - ESL Listening Intermediate 3

    This intermediate-high level course continues the development of everyday listening skills in English. Placement determined by the ESL department. 

     

  

  • ESLA 0623 - ESL Reading Intermediate 3

    This intermediate-high level course continues the development of everyday reading skills in English. Placement determined by the ESL department. 
  

  • ESLA 0633 - ESL Grammar Intermediate 3

    This intermediate-high level course continues the development of everyday grammar usage in English. Placement determined by the ESL department. 
  

  • ESLA 0643 - ESL Writing Intermediate 3

    This intermediate-high level course continues the development of everyday writing skills in English. Placement determined by the ESL department. 
  

  • ESLA 0653 - ESL Speaking Intermediate 3

    This intermediate-high level course continues the development of everyday speaking skills in English. Placement determined by the ESL department.
  

  • ESLA 0713 - ESL Listening Advanced 1

    This advanced-low level course develops academic and professional listening skills in English. Placement determined by the ESL department. 
  

  • ESLA 0723 - ESL Reading Advanced 1

    This advanced-low level course develops academic and professional reading skills in English. Placement determined by the ESL department. 
  

  • ESLA 0733 - ESL Grammar Advanced 1

    This advanced-low level course develops academic and professional grammar usage in English. Placement determined by the ESL department. 
  

  • ESLA 0743 - ESL Writing Advanced 1

    This advanced-low level course develops academic and professional writing skills in English. Placement determined by the ESL department. 
  

  • ESLA 0753 - ESL Speaking Advanced 1

    This advanced-low level course develops academic and professional speaking skills in English. Placement determined by the ESL department.
  

  • ESLA 0763 - ESL Institute Advanced 1

    This advanced-low level course continues the maintenance and enhancement of academic and professional English language usage. Placement determined by the ESL department. 
  

  • ESLA 0813 - ESL Listening Advanced 2

    This advanced-mid level course develops academic and professional listening skills in English. Placement determined by the ESL department. 
  

  • ESLA 0823 - ESL Reading Advanced 2

    This advanced-mid level course develops academic and professional reading skills in English. Placement determined by the ESL department. 
  

  • ESLA 0833 - ESL Grammar Advanced 2

    This advanced-mid level course develops academic and professional grammar usage in English. Placement determined by the ESL department. 
  

  • ESLA 0843 - ESL Writing Advanced 2

    This advanced-mid level course develops academic and professional writing skills in English. Placement determined by the ESL department. 
  

  • ESLA 0853 - ESL Speaking Advanced 2

    This advanced-mid level course develops academic and professional speaking skills in English. Placement determined by the ESL department. 
  

  • ESLA 0913 - ESL Listening Advanced 3

    This advanced-high level course develops academic and professional listening skills in English. Placement determined by the ESL department. 
  

  • ESLA 0923 - ESL Reading Advanced 3

    This advanced-high level course develops academic and professional reading skills in English. Placement determined by the ESL department. 
  

  • ESLA 0933 - ESL Grammar Advanced 3

    This advanced-high level course develops academic and professional grammar usage in English. Placement determined by the ESL department. 
  

  • ESLA 0943 - ESL Writing Advanced 3

    This advanced-high level course develops academic and professional writing skills in English. Placement determined by the ESL department. 
  

  • ESLA 0953 - ESL Speaking Advanced 3

    This advanced-high level course develops academic and professional speaking skills in English. Placement determined by the ESL department. 
  

  • ESLA 0990 - Selected Topics in ESL

    This is a study of selected topics in ESL. It may be repeated with a different topic. Placement determined by the ESL department.
  

  • ESLN 0013 - ESL Beginning 1

    This novice level course introduces the students to the English language including the fundamentals of reading, writing, speaking and listening. Placement determined by the ESL department. 
  

  • ESLN 0023 - ESL Beginning 2

    This novice level course continues the introduction to the English language building on the previous course in this series. Skills include the fundamentals of reading, writing, speaking and listening. Placement determined by the ESL department. 
  

  • ESLN 0033 - ESL Beginning 3

    This novice level course continues the introduction to the English language building on the previous courses in this series. Skills include the fundamentals of reading, writing, speaking and listening. Placement determined by the ESL department. 
 

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