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2021-2022 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
 

English
  

  • 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. Serves as a 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.
    Semester Offered Fall, Spring, Summer
  

  • 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. 

    Semester Offered Fall
  

  • 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. 

    Semester Offered Spring
  

  • ENGL 2453 - Scriptwriting I

    Teaches screenplay writing techniques.  Attention is given to subject and character development, plot development, scene building, and screenplay formats. 

    May be taken concurrently with ENGL 2553  or THEA 2553  Scriptwriting II. Crosslisted with THEA 2453 .
    Semester Offered Fall
  

  • 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. 

    Semester Offered Spring
  

  • 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. 

    Semester Offered Spring, Summer
  

  • ENGL 2493 - Introduction to Creative Writing

    An introductory study of creative writing that may include poetry, short story, non-fiction, and script writing. 

    Semester Offered Fall, Spring