Course Descriptions

Prerequisite: POS 2041. This course is a comparative study of selected countries and their political systems. The course will examine forms of government, institutions, political culture, policymaking processes and contemporary problems. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisite: ENC 1101 or ENC 1121H. This course is offered for students desiring experience in such forms as the short story, poetry, the novel, etc. and is conducted under workshop conditions. The class will discuss outstanding contemporary writers’ work as patterns and also read and analyze the student writing assignments. Each student may specialize in one literary form in a term project, as determined in conference with the instructor. This course has a substantial writing requirement. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisite: CRW 2001 or permission of the dean. This course, offered for students desiring experience in the writing of fiction, is conducted under workshop conditions. The class will discuss outstanding contemporary fiction writers¿ work as positive examples, explore the elements of both short stories and novels, and analyze student fiction in a workshop situation. Term project will consist of a collection of stories or part of a novel, the parameters of which will be determined by the instructor. This course has a substantial writing requirement. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisite: CRW 2001 or permission of the dean. This course, offered for students desiring experience in the writing of poetry, is conducted under workshop conditions. The class will discuss outstanding contemporary poets¿ work as positive examples, explore the elements of both formal and free verse poetry, and analyze student poetry in a workshop situation. Term project will consist of a collection of poems, the parameters of which will be determined by the instructor. This course has a substantial writing requirement. 47 contact hours.

It is recommended that students have prior computer network training or experience. This course provides the student with an overview of Information Technology (IT) Security and introduces the components necessary to secure network information systems. Topics include security policies, intrusion detection systems (IDS), firewalls, operating system security and network security basics. Students will also be introduced to current hacker techniques and log auditing processes. Current computer security issues will also be explored as class projects. 47 contact hours.

CTS 1302 DESIGNING A WINDOWS SERVER ACTIVE DIRECTORY INFRASTRUCTURE AND SERVICES 3 credits

Prerequisite: CTS 1303. This course provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to design a Windows Server Active Directory infrastructure. This course focuses on the imporatanc eof analyzing business requirements as a basis for designing an effective Active Directory infrastructrue. The course also emphasizes how to design Active Directory forests, the domain infrastructure, sites and replication, administrative structures, group policies, and Public Key Infrastructures. This course may be repeated up to three (3) times with a different version of the software which has a substantial or significant change in the software. 47 contact hours.

CTS 1303 CONFIGURING AND TROUBLESHOOTING WINDOWS SERVER ACTIVE DIRECTORY DOMAIN SERVICES 3 credits

Prerequisite: CTS 1334. This course provides students with the knowledge and skills to successfully configure Active Directory Domain Services in a distributed environment, implement Group Policies, perform backup and restore, and monitor and troubleshoot Active Directory related issues in windows Server. The course focuses on a directory services environment including forest and domain structure, site topology and replication, organizational unit structure and delegation of administration, Group Policy, and user, group, and computer account strategies. This course may be repeated up to three (3) times with a different version of the software which has a substantial or significant change in the software. 47 contact hours.

CTS 1306 PLANNING AND MAINTAINING A MICROSOFT WINDOWS SERVER NETWORK INFRASTRUCTURE 3 credits

Prerequisite: CTS 1334. This course provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to plan and maintain a Microsoft Windows Server network infrastructure. Topics covered will be the various services that enable the infrastructure such as Domain Name System (DNS), Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Windows Internet Name Service WINS, and the various services that enable security in the infrastructure. This course may be repeated up to three (3) times with a different version of the software which has a substantial or significant change. 47 contact hours.

CTS 1313 FUNDAMENTALS OF NETWORK SECURITY WITH MICROSOFT ISA SERVER 3 credits

Prerequisite: CTS 1303. This course provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to implement and administer a Microsoft Windows 2003 Server secure network by using security policies, rules, and filters. The student will then implement these on a Microsoft Internet Security and Acceleration (ISA) Server. This course may be repeated up to three (3) times with a different version of the software which has a substantial or significant change. 47 contact hours.

This course will explore concepts of network defense and countermeasures as well as hardware and software required to design, configure and implement secure networks. Security topics covered in this course include firewalls, Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS), Virtual Private Networks (VPN) and policy creation using the Windows 2000 Operating System (OS), Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) packet and signature analysis. The student will get hands-on instruction installing the network defense mechanisms and countermeasure applications. Software will be used for collecting, monitoring and auditing various activities; students will analyze threats and intrusions. Multiple business scenarios will be reviewed to determine which security policy provides the most protection at an acceptable level of risk in order to conduct business. The student will be able to determine differences between network based and host based IDSs as well as the various types of firewalls such as Bastion Host and Proxy Servers. VPN solutions will be developed on the Windows 2000 Operating System. Win 2K, Linux and Unix will be examined and compared to understand the differences in protection capabilities. 47 contact hours.

The purpose of this course is to address the implementation and desktop support needs of customers that are planning to deploy and support Microsoft Windows Client. The course focuses on four main areas: installing; securing; networking; and browsing. Additionally, this course addresses the customers’ need for knowledgeable personnel that can support desktops running Microsoft Windows Client Operating Systems. This course may be repeated up to three (3) times with a different version of the software which has a substantial or significant change. The cost of the textbook is included in the lab fee. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisite: CTS 1327. This course provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to enable them to perform various tasks pertaining to implementing, monitoring, and maintaining Windows Servers. These tasks include planning a Windows Server deployment, planning and implementing Windows Server security, managing application versioning, maintaining a Distributed File System (DFS), and troubleshooting hardware, software, and network issues. This course may be repeated up to three (3) times with a different version of the software, which has a substantial or significant change. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisite: CTS 1303. This course provides students with the knowledge and skills that are needed to update and support a reliable, secure messaging infrastructure. This infrastructure is used for creating, storing, and sharing information by using Microsoft Exchange Server in a medium- sized to large-sized messaging environment. This course may be repeated up to three (3) times with a different version of the software which has a substantial or significant change. 47 contact hours.

CTS 1334 CONFIGURING AND TROUBLESHOOTING A WINDOWS SERVER NETWORK INFRASTRUCTURE 3 credits

Prerequisite: CTS 1328. The goal of this course is to provide students with the knowledge and skills to configure and troubleshoot a Windows server network infrastructure. The course is intended for systems administrator or systems engineer candidates who are responsible for implementing and managing server networking technologies. This course may be repeated up to three (3) times using a different version of the software that has a substantial or significant change. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisite: CTS 1328. This course will teach students to install, manage, administer, and troubleshoot Microsoft SQL Server. The server side of a client/server database environment will be emphasized. This course may be repeated up to three (3) times with a different version of the software which has a substantial or significant change. 47 contact hours.

CTS 1815 CONFIGURING AND TROUBLESHOOTING INTERNET INFORMATION SERVER AND WINDOWS TERMINAL SERVICES 3 credits

Prerequisite: CTS 1334. This course will teach students how to install, configure maintain, and administer a web server using Microsoft Internet Information Services. Additionally, this course teaches students how to configure, mange, monitor, and troubleshoot a Terminal Services environment. Various tools that can be used to support the website installation are also covered. This course may be repeated up to three (3) times with a different version of the software which has a substantial or significant change in the software. 47 contact hours.

This course is designed to teach students how to use basic Linux/Unix Operating Environment commands. The course is for new users of the Linux/Unix Operating Environment. Students learn file system navigation, file permissions, the vi text editor, command shells and basic network use. Major topics covered include accessing the environment, accessing files and directories, directory and file commands, searching for files and text, file security, text editing, archiving user data, remote connections, system processes, the Korn shell, sed and awk filtering commands, and reading shell scripts. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisite: CGS 2103 or CGS 1515 or permission of instructor or program director. This course will teach students advanced skills and design concepts necessary for employing Microsoft Excel to provide solutions to complex business problems. This course covers advanced topics in spreadsheet and workbook design, complex formulas, functions, charting skills, database management, and macro programming. The course includes hands-on experiences with exercises and projects to provide students with a thorough working knowledge of Microsoft Excel. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisite: CGS 1100 or program director approval. This course will develop advanced skills in a powerful desktop information management (DIM) program that assists in organizing work schedules, tracking files, and communicating with others. The student will use his or her high level skills of all the Microsoft Office software suite (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint) to create integrated planners, various integrated application files, and multi-user information sharing through this DIM. 16 contact hours.

Prerequisite: CGS 2103 or permission of program director. This course will provide specialized training on advanced word processing concepts and techniques using Microsoft Word software. The major emphasis of this course will be the use of complex formatting of documents, managing document references, creating forms, customizing tables and charts, modifying graphics, using macros and mail merge, collaborating on documents, and integrating documents with the Internet as well as other application software. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisite: CGS 1100 or CGS 1520 or permission of program director. In addition, CGS 2103 strongly recommended. This course is designed to develop advanced Microsoft PowerPoint knowledge and skills to generate a variety of business presentations. The course includes using advanced multimedia, graphics, animation, and visual elements, sharing information with other programs, and using the Web and collaboration features. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisite: CTS 2106. This course is designed to teach students the skills they need to effectively administer Linux servers. Students will plan, install, and perform support tasks related to their individual Linux server. Students will configure basic network protocols and share resources with other students in the class. Major topics covered include files, processes, documentation, startup and shutdown procedures, user accounts, security, software administration, and performance tuning. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisite: CTS 2321. A continuation of CTS 2321, this course is designed to teach students the skills they need to effectively administer Linux servers. Students will plan, install, and perform support tasks related to their individual Linux server. Students will configure basic network protocols and share resources with other students in the class. Major topics covered include filesystem and disk management, backup and restore procedures, printers, scripts, networking and network services, X Windows, mail and troubleshooting. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisite: CTS 2322 or COP 2345 or permission of the Dean. This course is designed to teach students the skills they need to effectively configure and maintain a Domain Name Service (DNS) on a Linux/Unix server. Students will plan, implement, and perform support tasks related to providing DNS on their individual Linux/Unix server. Major topics covered include DNS architecture and protocols, Berkeley Internet Name Domain (BIND) software, resolver, master and slave servers, subdomains, DNS security, DNS testing, BIND log files. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisite: COP 2345 or CTS 2322. This course provides hands-on experience with configuration and troubleshooting, as well as Internet Protocol (IP) routing, Domain Name Service (DNS), Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), and IP version 6 (IPv6). Students will plan, install, and perform support tasks related to their individual Linux/Unix Operating Environment server. Students will configure network protocols and share resources with other students in the class. Major topics covered include network models, Local Area Networks (LANs), the Ethernet interface, Address Resolution Protocol (ARP) and Reverse Address Resolution Protocol (RARP), the Internet Layer, the Client-Server model, DHCP, network management tools, DNS, the Network Time Protocol (NTP), network troubleshooting, and IPv6. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisite: CGS 2103 or CGS 1545 or satisfactory score on the skills assessment test. This course will provide students with hands-on experience in designing and maintaining relational databases using Microsoft Access. The course includes hands-on experiences with exercises and projects to provide students with a thorough working knowledge of Microsoft Access. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisite: CGS 1545 or CEN 2331 or permission of the instructor. The student should have database experience relating to creation and design of relational databases. This course will provide the student with technical skills necessary to implement a SQL Server client server database management system. Included will be configuring the database, enforcing data integrity, using a Structured Query Language (SQL) Server language elements, writing queries, writing stored procedures, creating triggers, and optimizing database access. . This course may be repeated up to three (3) times with a different version of the software which has a substantial or significant change. 47 contact hours.

This course includes elementary modern dance techniques and the basic elements of design and the fundamental factors related to movement. In addition to learning the basic principles of proper body alignment, balance and rhythm, an overview of the historical background of modern dance will be provided. No dance experience is necessary for the successful completion of the class. 32 contact hours. May be repeated for a total of 6 credits.

This course is an introduction to techniques at the barre using basic foot, arm and body positions. Basic center work is also included. 32 contact hours. May be repeated for a total of 6 credits.

This course is designed for those seeking instruction in social ballroom, contemporary dancing. The course includes the following dances: Rumba, Fox Trot, Swing, Cha Cha, Waltz, Reggae, and Tango. 32 contact hours.

This course is designed to provide the student the opportunity to learn and practice contemporary country dance which includes Cotton Eye Joe, Line Dance, Circle Dance, Two Step. 32 contact hours.

This course is designed to provide the student with a blend of Latin and international music and dance patterns which create a dynamic, exhilarating and effective fitness system. The choreographed routines feature aerobic/fitness interval training with a combination of fast and slow rhythms that tone and sculpt the body. Zumba utilizes interval training principles and resistance training to maximize caloric output, fat burning and total body toning. Zumba targets the muscles of the buttocks, abdomen, legs, arms and most vitally, the heart. A variety of music provided by Zumba International and other appropriate artists from all corners of the world is used to accompany the choreographed routines. Zumba is designed for everyone and may be modified for any fitness entry level. This course is repeatable up to 5 times. 17 contact hours.

An introduction to the jazz style of dance in which the student coordinates movements with isolated parts of the body. In addition to learning the basic principles of proper body alignment, balance and syncopation, an overview of the history of jazz dance will be provided. No prior dance experience is necessary for the successful completion of the class. 32 contact hours. May be repeated for a total of 6 credits.

This course enables students of dance to earn academic credit for their participation in a public dance presentation. Through intensive rehearsal and performance experiences the student will acquire skills in movement, human understanding, cooperation and self-discipline. Minimum of 2 hours required during rehearsal periods. Additional hours may be required during production weeks. May be repeated for a total of 6 credits. 32 contact hours.

Prerequisite: DAA 1100 with a grade of A or B or permission of instructor. A continuation of DAA 1100, this course is geared toward intermediate level combinations of movement which promote the understanding of modern dance theory and technique. 32 contact hours. May be repeated for a total of 6 credits.

Prerequisite: DAA 1200 or permission of instructor. Continuation of DAA 1200, an intermediate course in classical ballet with emphasis on the balletic style. 62 contact hours. May be repeated for a total of 6 credits.

Prerequisite: DAA 1500 with a grade of A or B or permission of instructor. This course is a continuation of DAA 1500, geared toward intermediate level combinations of movement which promote the understanding of jazz dance theory and technique. 32 contact hours. May be repeated for a total of 6 credits.

This course enables students of dance to earn academic credit for their participation in a public dance presentation. Through intensive rehearsal and performance experiences the student will acquire skills in movement, human understanding, cooperation and self-discipline. Some touring experiences will be provided. Audition or permission of the instructor required. Four hours per week is the minimum requirement during rehearsal times. Additional hours may be required during production weeks. May be repeated for a total of 6 credits.

Prerequisite: Admission to the Dental Hygiene Program. Corequisites: DES 1020/1020L. This course is designed to acquaint the student with the role of a dental hygienist and provide the background information and knowledge necessary to function in subsequent clinical dental hygiene courses. 32 contact hours.

Prerequisites: DEH 1000 and DES 1020/1020L with grades of "C" or better. Corequisite: DEH 1003L. This course is designed to provide the student with knowledge of the basic principles of instrumentation, instrument design, and fundamental skills necessary to perform in subsequent clinical dental hygiene courses. 32 contact hours.

Prerequisites: DEH 1000 and DES 1020/1020L with grades of "C" or better. Corequisite: DEH 1003. This course is designed to apply the basic principles of instrumentation, instrument design, and fundamental dental hygiene skills in a clinical setting; the method of instruction is competency-based and individually guided. Two four-hour clinics weekly. 120 contact hours.

Prerequisites: BSC 2086/2086L and DES 1020/1020L, each with a minimum grade of “C.” This course is a comprehensive study of the specific tissues and cells comprising the anatomical parts of the oral cavity and an investigation of the embryonic development of these tissues and related facial and oral structures. 32 contact hours.

Prerequisites: BSC 2086/2086L with grades of “C” or better. This course presents the biochemical aspects of nutrition and an overview of organic chemistry as applied to the practice of dental hygiene. Included are basic principles of nutrition, knowledge of the principle nutrients in foods and their utilization by the body. Emphasis will be placed on the practical aspects of nutritional counseling and the control of oral disease. 32 contact hours.

Prerequisite: DEH 1000 with a grade of “C” or better. This course is designed for the dental hygiene student to develop knowledge of oral physiotherapy aids and methods for health promotion and disease prevention. 16 contact hours.

Prerequisites: DEH 1000 and DEH 1003/1003L with grades of "C" or better. Corequisite: DEH 1800L. This course is designed to further the student's knowledge of dental hygiene practice including ultrasonic instrumentation, theory and technique of instrument sharpening, dental hygiene care planning, dental charting and patients with special needs. 32 contact hours.

Prerequisites: DEH 1003/1003L with grades of "C" or better. Corequisite: DEH 1800. This course will provide clinical experience in total patient care. Emphasis will be placed on instrumentation, radiographic techniques, patient education, and treatment planning. 12 clinical hours weekly.

Prerequisite: DEH 1800 with a grade of "C" or better. This course will provide students the basic concepts in general pharmacology including drug classifications, interactions, indications and contraindications. A survey of drugs commonly encountered in the dental office with a special emphasis given to drug actions affecting dental treatment procedures. 32 contact hours.

Prerequisites: DES 1020/1020L with grades of “C” or better. This course provides principles of general pathology in relationship to the diseases of the teeth, soft tissues, supporting structures of the oral cavity, and peri-oral tissues. The importance of recognition of normal and abnormal conditions in the head and neck by the dental hygienist is emphasized. 32 contact hours.

Prerequisites: MCB 2010/2010L, DEH 1130, and DES 1020/1020L, all with a grade of "C" or better. Corequisites: DEH 1800/1800L and MCB 2010/2010L. This course is a comprehensive study of the etiology, assessment, classification, and treatment of periodontal diseases, and the maintenance of the periodontal patient. The dental hygienist's role in the assessment and treatment modalities will be emphasized. 32 contact hours.

Prerequisite: DEH 2602. This course will encompass the study of periodontal risk factors, assessments, therapies, and the dental hygienist’s role in risk assessment and treatments. The utilization of case studies and research in discussing evidence-based care planning will be presented. 32 contact hours.

Prerequisite: DEH 2802L with a grade of "C" or better. This course is an introduction to the study of attitudes, skills, and behaviors pertinent to dental health and the prevention of dental disease through organized community-based programs. Students will be responsible for developing a preventive oral health program using assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation procedure and will be able to critique research articles and understand all aspects of dental public health. 32 contact hours.

Prerequisite: DEH 2701 with a grade of “C” or better. This practicum provides the student with the opportunity to apply the principles of public and community dental health. The student will assess, design, plan, implement and evaluate an approved dental health education project. 32 contact hours.

Prerequisites: DEH 1800/1800L with grades of "C" or better. This course is designed to expand students' knowledge of dental hygiene practice including special needs patients, expanding functions and various adjunctive services. 32 contact hours.

Prerequisites: DEH 1800/1800L with grades of "C" or better. This course will provide ongoing clinical experience in total patient care. Instrumentation, radiographic skills, patient education and treatment planning will again be emphasized. 135 clinical contact hours.

Prerequisite: DEH 2802L with a grade of "C" or better. This course will provide ongoing experience in total patient care. Treatment parameters will be increased to include gingival curettage and expanded functions as well as patients with special needs. 12 clinic hours/180 contact hours.

Prerequisite: DEH 2804L with a grade of "C" or better. This course will enable the student to incorporate all the techniques and treatment modalities previously acquired. Emphasis will be placed on quality improvement, speed and professional decision making in rendering dental hygiene services. 15 clinical hours weekly. 225 contact hours.

Prerequisite: DEH 2802 with a grade of "C" or better. Corequisite: DEH 2806L. This course is designed to provide knowledge of professional ethics and legal responsibilities, professional organizations, state dental practice acts and continuing education regulations and requirements. Dental office management will be introduced to provide dental hygiene students with the business and professional skills necessary to practice in an office and/or alternate practice setting. 32 contact hours.

Prerequisite: DEH 2804L or program director’s approval. This course will review the content and topics for state and national licensure for dental hygiene. 32 contact hours.

Pre- or corequisite: DEH 3813 and admission to the Dental Hygiene BAS program or permission of the Dean. This course is designed to provide the student with an introduction to educational concepts and theory relative to dental hygiene education. Topics included are course development and design, goals and objectives, laboratory and clinical instruction, principles of learning, learning styles and motivation, case-based learning, and using educational media and software. Emphasis will be on presenting the basic concepts of educational planning, development and evaluation. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisite: Admission to the Dental Hygiene BAS program or permission of the Dean. This course is designed to update the student with the changing trends in dental hygiene profession. The role of the dental hygienist is to keep up with new systems in health care delivery, changing technology, increased geriatric population and a more informed public. Through this course and group projects, the student will begin developing skills in research and educational presentation. 64 contact hours or equivalent.

Prerequisite: DEH 3813. This course is an overview of the role and scope of research as it relates to the formation of dental hygiene knowledge and the application to dental hygiene practice. Focus is on basic strategies, methodologies, and the types of research design. Thoughtful analysis of current oral health research is included. 47 contact hours or equivalent.

Prerequisite: DEH 3814 and admission to the Dental Hygiene BAS program or permission of the Dean. This course will expand on the student’s existing knowledge of current concepts in etiology, risk factors, assessment, treatment planning, implementation and evaluation of contemporary treatment modalities and maintenance therapy. The interrelationship of periodontal treatment with other dental specialties will be discussed along with an investigation of the periodontal literature. Emphasis will be placed on the dental hygienist’s role in periodontal therapy. 60 contact hours or equivalent.

Prerequisites: DEH 3814 and admission to the Dental Hygiene BAS program. This course is designed to assist the dental hygienist in understanding and applying the principles of management related to a dental hygiene practice. The concepts of patient, office and dental team management will be explored. Strategies will be presented on the marketing and promoting of dental services and dental products to dental professionals and the general public. 47 contact hours or equivalent.

Prerequisites: DEH 3730 and admission to the Dental Hygiene BAS program or permission of the Dean. This course will explore the ethical behavior in various dental hygiene settings. Students will analyze decision making models, theories, values, and professional obligations and apply them to their roles as health care providers. 45 contact hours or equivalent.

Prerequisites: DEH 4851 and admission to the Dental Hygiene BAS program or permission of the Dean. . This course focuses on the theories, concepts and principles of leadership. Emphasis will be on the development of leadership skills related to personal behavior, communication, organization and self-examination. This course explores opportunity to develop leadership roles appropriate to the dental hygiene profession. 45 contact hours or equivalent.

Prerequisites: Permission of the Dean. This course may be taken to satisfy dental hygiene credits required for graduation. It provides an opportunity for an individual or small group of students to systematically validate the programs outcomes. In addition, current concepts in dental hygiene care will be discussed. It may involve a case study or other project that provides an opportunity for increasing breadth or depth of knowledge or skill. 15-45 contact hours.

Prerequisites: DEH 4607 and DEH 4851 and admission to the Dental Hygiene BAS program or permission of the Dean. This course is designed to provide students an opportunity to apply their knowledge of a chosen professional role through teaching, internship, observation or work experience. This course will use selected sites on and off campus to develop the expanding role of the dental hygienist in the health care system. 105 or its equivalent contact hours or equivalent.

Prerequisite: PSY 1012. This course is a study of human development from conception to death. Emphasis is on the ongoing changes which result from the interaction of inherited and environmental factors, and on the uniqueness of the individual. The course examines the ways in which age, gender, ethnicity, and race affect development. This course has a substantial writing requirement. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisite: PSY 1012. This course is an in-depth study of the growth and development of children from conception through adolescence. It includes the major theories, research methodology, genetic and environmental influences, and stages and domains of development. Consideration is given to gender, cultural, and ethnic influences on development. This course has a substantial writing requirement. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisite: PSY 1012. This course deals with the physiological, sociocultural, and intrapsychic factors which affect the growth and development of adolescent behavior. Varieties of descriptive data about adolescents are examined and various social issues are raised. The topic of social diversity is also incorporated as an integral part of this course. This course has a substantial writing requirement. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisite: PSY 1012 or PSY 1020H. This course is designed to focus on the various theories regarding the physical and psychosocial development of children ranging from pre-adolescence to adolescence. The course follows the social, emotional, cognitive, moral, and physical development of youth during this critical time and will consider the influences of biology, family, culture, school, and peers. Significant issues facing adolescents today are addressed. Emphasis is placed on the interaction between the role of the teacher and the needs and learning styles of students at these various developmental ages and stages. A minimum of 5 field-based or school-based hours of observation/teaching specifically are required. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisite: Admission to the Dental Hygiene Program. Corequisite: DES 1020L. This course is the study of skeletal, oral, muscular, circulatory, nervous and glandular structures of the head, neck and oral cavity. Also included is the study of macroscopic anatomy and morphology of the hard and soft tissues of the oral cavity. 32 contact hours.

Prerequisite: Admission to the Dental Hygiene Program. Corequisite: DES 1020. This course is designed to enable students to identify and reproduce the teeth and orofacial structures, including morphology of hard and soft tissues of the oral cavity, head and neck, and their surrounding structures. Experience with clinical examination of these structures is also included. 45 contact hours.

Prerequisites: DES 1020/1020L with grades of "C" or better . Corequisite: DES 1200L. This course provides the fundamental background and theory for the safe and effective use of x-radiation as it relates to dentistry. It encompasses the history of x-rays, production and uses of radiation, dental radiographic film, exposure factors, interpretation of dental radiographs, and radiation hygiene. 32 contact hours.

Prerequisites: DES 1020/1020L and DEH 1000 with grades of "C" or better. Corequisite: DES 1200. In this laboratory course, emphasis is placed on proficiency in exposing diagnostically acceptable dental radiographs. Laboratory sessions provide experience in the use of x-ray machines, various exposure projections and techniques, processing, mounting, interpreting and critiquing dental radiographs. 45 contact hours.

Prerequisite: Admission to the Dental Hygiene program. This course is designed to provide students with an understanding of basic dental medical emergencies. Special emphasis will be placed on etiology, sign, treatment and prevention of emergencies in the dental hygiene environment. 16 contact hours.

Prerequisites: DEH 1003/1003L with grades of "C" or better. Corequisite: DES 2100L. This course is a study of the chemical, physical and biological properties of materials used in dentistry, as well as, their manipulation and utilization. 32 contact hours.

Prerequisites: DEH 1003/1003L with grades of "C" or better. Corequisite: DES 2100. This course is a practical, hands-on approach to dental materials to enhance the students' understanding of the physical and chemical properties of the materials. 45 contact hours.

Prerequisite: CGS 1000 or permission of program director. This course explores programming as it relates to game development. The students will develop programming skills necessary to create simple game programs in one or more programming languages. This course includes a survey of programming languages that could be used for game development. The students will develop problem solving skills necessary to become competent in the design of computer game programs. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisite: CGS 1060 or permission of instructor. This course introduces the student to the foundational concepts of digital video. Topics to be covered include video basics, DV technology, system configuration, the development process, editing, production, effects and presentation. A variety of digital video development tools will be explored. The course also delves into alternative applications of the technology behind the medium, and looks at the past and the future in the hopes of gleaning more insights into what is fast-becoming a major growth area of the worldwide entertainment industry. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisite: CGS 2525 or permission of instructor. This course is an introductory overview of the electronic game development process and underlines the historical context, content creation strategies, and future trends in the industry. The course will also explain how games are produced, tested and released. The student will create several documents related to developing storylines and characters. To become more familiar with the gaming industry, the student will be required to play and analyze several contemporary games. Different gaming genres will be explored to help understand various strategies and levels. In addition, this course will explore the entertainment market and gaming career fields. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisite: CGS 1060 or permission of instructor. This course will explore the most important aspects of intellectual property law, particularly copyright law, and their relationships to multimedia production. The course will explore ethical issues relating to both content and distribution of such productions. 32 contact hours.

Prerequisite: CGS 1060 or permission of instructor. This course is a foundation course in computer-aided graphics. This course addresses techniques, applications, formats and concepts necessary to build graphics to be used in digital media presentations. Software used by professional media developers to create images for digital media applications will be used in this class. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisite: GRA 1100C or permission of program director. This is a computer-based course designed to develop the students' skills in digital image editing. Students will learn through the use of the computer how to create, edit and manipulate digital images from scanned photographs and artwork. Students will utilize retouching techniques to modify, enhance and reshape images, apply special effects, adjust color balance, do file management, and prepare their work for print output and electronic presentation. 92 contact hours.

Prerequisite: COP 1826 or permission of program director. This course explores advanced bitmapped image processing techniques. Students will learn how to prepare images for various output venues, including print, Web and multimedia publishing. Projects focus on resolution, color management, image and texture creation, and special effects. Software used by professional media developers to create images for digital media applications will be used in this class. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisite: GRA 1104C or permission of program director. This course explores advanced vector image processing techniques. Students will learn how to prepare images for various output venues, including print, Web and multimedia publishing. Students will learn through the use of the computer how to create, select, manipulate and arrange graphic objects used in advanced computer illustrations. Projects focus on design, color management, image and texture creation, and special effects. Software used by professional media developers to create images for digital media applications will be used in this class. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisites: GRA 1104C and ART 1300C or permission of program director. This course expands the students' understanding and process of graphic problem solving as related to electronic media. Through the use of graphic software applications, the student will develop the essential correlation of form and content as it relates to the visualization of creative design solutions. Students will build upon skills learned in prerequisite courses and will select and apply various techniques appropriate for dynamic image creation. Students will research and analyze clients' needs and goals, and apply the design process to develop successful communication solutions. Students will devise and produce digital graphic creations that emphasize the effective use of layout, design, typography, and digital graphic techniques to solve specific communication challenges unique to the digital design industry. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisites: DIG 2030, COP 2823. This course will explore one of the Internet-based technologies, streaming media. Students will explore the basic concepts of streaming media development through the use of industry standard streaming software and hardware. Topics to be covered include streaming basics, capturing, encoding and presentation. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisite: DIG 2030 or permission of instructor. This is a video production course designed to introduce the concepts of basic videography. Students will be exposed to different types of pro-sumer video cameras, composition styles, lighting techniques and safety concerns. Students will have the opportunity to learn hands-on, how to operate digital and analog television cameras. They will learn to combine all of these aspects of production into shooting professional videotape for edited video presentations. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisite: DIG 2030 or permission of instructor. This course introduces the student to the basic working concepts of the art of editing through the use of a non-linear video editing system. Topics to be covered include: capturing both digital and analog video, organizing a new project, storing video clips, explaining the browser, viewer, canvas and timeline. Students will experience hands on instruction in the use of the above elements, which will result in the ability to log and capture, edit with straight cuts and simple effects, and output the final product to tape. Students will also be exposed to some of the more advanced features of an editing program including special effects, composing, text and titling. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisite: CGS 1060 or permission of Dean. This course is designed to introduce tools for music and sound exploration in the areas of Web, video, animation and video games. Students will develop knowledge of basic digital audio concepts, audio processing principles, basic Musical Instrument Digital Instrument (MIDI) concepts, plus digital audio and MIDI processing and production as relates specifically to the field of multimedia. All areas of course content will be applied to practical applications through project-oriented assignments. 32 contact hours.

Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. This is a capstone course. This is a video production course designed to introduce the concepts of advanced videography. Students will be exposed to different types of pro-sumer video cameras, composition styles, lighting techniques and safety concerns. Professional video editing skills will also be taught. Special emphasis will be given to creating complicated video projects with fixed deadlines. Before course completion, students will be able to demonstrate an ability to organize, video tape, and edit complicated video productions for on-air or large presentation purposes. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisite: CGS 2525. This course builds upon the skills learned in CGS 2525 Introduction to Multimedia. Through the use of Lingo programming, students will learn to make Director movies more interactive. Students will learn different types of scripts, and will use these to provide for user input, control and analysis of data, and to create animation. Students will use Macromedia Director as a tool for creating multimedia presentations. Students will create and combine various components into presentations for a Web page on the Internet in Shockwave format, and an interactive presentation for distribution on a CD-ROM or DVD. Through various hands-on tasks, students will be introduced to the features and capabilities of the 3D World. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisite: DIG 2030 or permission of the Dean. This course is an advanced studio television course expanding on the established general production skills acquired in DIG 2030. The course will introduce the student to theory, terminology, and operation of video production equipment in a television control room and studio environment, including broadcast studio cameras, digital studio production switcher, character generator console, digital audio mixer, videotape recorders, production microphones, studio lighting and lighting board operation, and basic engineering concepts of camera control units, time based correctors, and calibration through waveform and vectorscope monitors. Content includes real time camera movements and the process of producing and directing studio productions facilitated through team engagement. Special effects will be demonstrated including chroma-key, wipes and dissolves. The fundamentals of studio scripting, pre-production planning and set and lighting design for studio productions will be covered within a digital production environment. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisite: DIG 2109. This introductory course explores the basic concepts of 3D computer animation using industry standard software. The students will investigate the basic methods of modeling, shading, and texturing. Learning to create light and shadows in a scene will also be analyzed. The students will develop skills necessary to control the process of rendering and turning the images into files that can be viewed. In this course, students will understand the practice of making objects behave as if controlled by the real-world law of physics. Finally, critical thinking skills are necessary to master this skill. Assignments will be implemented throughout this course to reinforce this important skill. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisites: CGS 1874 and CGS 1000. This advanced course is designed to introduce students to programming in Flash. Students will extend their skills beyond Flash animation and design to learn the techniques and components necessary to script Rich Internet Applications (RIA). Students will learn basics of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) and how to create interactive multimedia presentations that consume and manipulate text data, audio, and video. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisite: GRA 2160 or CGS 1874. This course is designed to extend the knowledge gained in Basic Animation and/or Introduction to Flash. Topics to be covered include advanced graphic design, advanced navigation, complex interactivity, scripting for animation, utilizing variables, processing data and an introduction to integrating projects with other applications. Students will be exposed to advanced topics in animation. Student knowledge in the application of the industry standard animation tool, Adobe Flash, will be extended. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisite: DIG 2430 or permission of program director. This course explores three-dimensional (3-D) animation as it relates to game development. The students will develop skills necessary to create character animation and motion. This course includes an in-depth analysis of a variety of 3-D skills such as compositing, modeling, animating, texturing, lighting and rendering using industry standard software programs. In addition, the students will develop the problem solving skills necessary to become competent in the area of 3-D design as related to game development. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisite: DIG 2030 or permission of instructor. This course introduces the student to the basic concepts of writing for visual media. Topics to be covered include understanding different visual presentations, the stages of script development, developing creative concepts, differences between fictional and non-fictional narratives, writing for multiple formats and writing for nonlinear programs for digital media. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisites: ART 2370 and DIG 2040 or permission of program director. This course is an introductory overview of the foundation of game creation, storyboarding, conceptualizing, and the tools necessary in finalizing the development of a game. Specific areas include: game layout charts, storyboards, level layouts, environment illustrations, character designs, models sheets, and Graphical User Interface (GUI) designs. The course will introduce several 3-D programs to aid in the creation of 3-D concept art. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisite: CGS 2525. This course introduces the student to various components of pre-production planning as it relates to producing Digital Media projects. The students will explore and develop assorted components and apply skills to determine knowledge by writing and creating rudimentary pre-production plans. 32 contact hours.

Prerequisites: DIG 2545, DIG 2360, DIG 2285. This course identifies the production pipeline of a digital project's workflow. It identifies and synthesizes the skills learned in the prerequisite courses to step through the developmental process. Students will research and analyze clients' needs and goals, and apply the pre-production and production process to develop effective solutions. Students will build a production book, budget, and a production schedule after completing the production process of a digital media and/or web presentations that utilize layout, design, graphic, digital media, and typography techniques to solve specific project challenges. The course will emphasize the complete phase of the production pipeline by following an actual project from conception through production. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. This course is designed to develop students' strategies for exploring and creating a dynamic digital portfolio for the Internet, DVD, and CD-ROM. The student will explore current tactics and practices used to display their best works and showcase projects completed throughout the Digital Media program. Students will research sites, create a storyboard and prototype, analyze the audience, determine the mood, create a site, and upload to a server. Students will also explore and implement various current techniques for electronic self-promotion. This is a capstone course designed to be taken the last semester of study. 17 contact hours.

This course introduces participants to various aspects of domestic and international terrorist organizations. The student will be introduced to basic principles of terrorist investigations, domestic security threats, and the motivational factors and tactics that drive these organizations. The student will learn techniques for evaluating their own organizations vulnerability against attacks that involve chemical, biological, hazmat, radioactive, or sabotage. Students will learn the roles and responsibilities of state, local and federal agencies in terrorism investigations and responses. The course introduces participants to various aspects of domestic and international terrorist organizations. 47 contact hours.

This course introduces participants to the National Response Framework (NRF), specifies how the resources of the Federal Government will work in concert with state, local, and tribal governments and the private sector to respond to Incidents of National Significance. The NRF is predicated on the National Incident Management System (NIMS). This course will show how the NRF and the NIMS provide a nationwide template for working together to prevent or respond to threats and incidents regardless of cause, size, or complexity. 47 contact hours.

This course introduces participants to various types of weapons of mass destruction. The student will be introduced to basic principles of weapons of mass destruction recognition, identification, decontamination, and treatment protocols. The student will understand the importance of personal protective equipment and its proper uses and understand the toxicology, physical, and chemical properties associated with weapons of mass destruction. 47 contact hours.

DSC 1222 PSYCHOLOGICAL MANAGEMENT OF WEAPONS OF MASS DESTRUCTION VICTIMS 3 credits

This course introduces participants to a general overview of terrorism and the potential psychological effect of terrorist events on victims. It will also provide emergency responders with appropriate skills to use at the terrorist scenes to mitigate the psychological impact on the victims. The course will address the effects of terrorist events on the emergency responders themselves and offer specific techniques that the responders can use in responding to victims and other responders. 47 contact hours.

This course introduces participants to the Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) process that is used to protect the people, physical entities, and cyber systems that are critical to many facilities. This course will guide students in the systematic protection of critical infrastructures. In addition, the course will introduce decision sequences that assist current and future leaders in determining the degree and type of protection necessary for various facilities. The course will introduce a time-efficient and resource-restrained practice that ensures the protection of only those infrastructures upon which survivability, continuity of operations, and mission success depend. 47 contact hours.

This course deals with the problem of terrorism from a criminal justice perspective. It is designed to provide students with an understanding of the major issues associated with responding to terrorism in a democratic society. The course focuses on the threat of Terrorism to the United States . The course will review specific strategies used to deter terrorist threats to the United States . The course will also assess the relative effectiveness of anti terrorist activities. 47 contact hours.

This course introduces participants to various aspects of planning for potential terrorist activity. The student will be introduced to basic principles of emergency management, communications, security threats, and the effects these operations may have on personnel. The student will learn techniques for evaluating various operations for vulnerabilities to terrorist attacks. Students will gain knowledge of the roles and responsibilities of local agencies, federal agencies, and private seaport and maritime businesses during terrorism planning and response. 47 contact hours.

This course introduces participants to t he major debates about balancing democratic freedoms with security - from the Patriot Act to Supreme Court decisions on detention powers. The course provides insight into legal strategies necessary to confront ongoing national security threats. The course examines laws designed to preserve both our security and our democratic way of life. 47 contact hours.

In this course, students will explore the maritime environment which includes seaports, port terminals, the shipping industry, and sea vessels. Students will examine seaports as an integral part of America's intermodal transportation system and America's economic system. Maritime Awareness provides students with information on security issues related to seaports and seaport users as valuable assets in protecting American seaports. The course will also discuss risks that threaten the maritime environment. Regulations, equipment, and procedures designed to mitigate risks to the maritime environment will also be analyzed. The role of different entities in seaport security and the maritime environment will be defined. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisite: DSC 2232. This course will continue to introduce the student to the multifaceted elements of the maritime environment including day to day operations and security procedures used to help mitigate or prevent terrorism or criminal activity in a seaport environment. The student will learn techniques to evaluate and understand the processes and systems required to develop and maintain a secure maritime environment. The scope of the maritime environment includes seaports, port terminals, the shipping industry, and sea vessels. The student will also be exposed to the various internal and external influences on the security of the marine environment. 47 contact hours.

This course introduces students to global supply chains and intermodal transportation systems. Intermodal is a term that refers to the movement of containerized freight across various transportation modes such as a ship, train, or truck. This course covers the threats to these systems, their vulnerabilities and potential for terrorist attacks, and the measures being undertaken to secure them. 47 contact hours.

College Preparatory Credits (0000 designations) may not be used toward graduation credits. This course is offered to students with an appropriate score on the standardized placement test for ESL. The course develops the student's ability to comprehend spoken English at a normal rate of speech and to express themselves accurately in a variety of situations. Emphasis is on listening for content intonation and rhythm patterns, imitating native speakers of English, and choosing appropriate expressions to handle everyday social encounters. 62 contact hours.

College Preparatory Credits (0000 designations) may not be used toward graduation credits. This course is offered to students with an appropriate score on the standardized placement test for ESL. This course is for non-native speakers of English and is the first of the five ESL courses in written English. It is designed to develop skills in vocabulary, reading, grammar, and writing. In this course, students develop writing skills in the context of guided discourse on personal topics with an emphasis on logical thought and mechanics, and they learn to control basic grammatical structures and statement/question patterns. They also develop the ability to comprehend written text appropriate to this level with emphasis on developing reading skills and vocabulary. A variety of American and cross-cultural topics are discussed. 137 contact hours.

College Preparatory Credits (0000 designations) may not be used toward graduation credits. Prerequisite: EAP 0200 or an appropriate score on the standardized placement test for ESL. In this course students will further develop the ability to comprehend spoken English and to express themselves more accurately and fluently on a variety of social and academic topics. Emphasis is on active listening for discrete points and main ideas, note taking, summarizing, and giving prepared and extemporaneous speeches. 62 contact hours.

College Preparatory Credits (0000 designations) may not be used toward graduation credits. Prerequisite: EAP 0295 or appropriate score on the standardized placement test for ESL. This college preparatory course for non-native speakers of English is the second of the four ESL courses in written English. It is designed to develop skills in vocabulary, reading, grammar, and writing. A variety of American and cross-cultural topics are discussed. 137 contact hours.

College Preparatory Credits (0000 designations) may not be used toward graduation credits. Prerequisite: EAP 0300 or an appropriate score on the standardized placement test for ESL. In this course students will further develop the ability to comprehend spoken English and to express themselves more accurately and fluently on a variety of social and academic topics. Emphasis is on active listening for discrete points and main ideas, note taking, summarizing, and giving prepared and extemporaneous speeches. 62 contact hours.

College Preparatory Credits (0000 designations) may not be used toward graduation credits. Prerequisite: EAP 0395 or an appropriate score on the standardized placement test for ESL. The third of five ESL courses, this college preparatory course is designed to enhance basic skills in reading, writing, structure, and vocabulary building. Students develop the ability to write more sophisticated structured academic paragraphs in various rhetorical modes and execute other academic writing tasks. They continue to develop academic reading abilities, including texts on contemporary and literary topics with an emphasis on extensive reading and the enhancement of critical reading skills. They also develop the ability to use intermediate-level grammatical structures appropriate to classroom discussion, oral presentation and writing of more sophisticated academic paragraphs with an emphasis on increased accuracy. Group interaction, critical thinking skills, and appreciation of cultural differences in learning approaches are incorporated in instructional techniques. 137 contact hours.

Prerequisite: EAP 0400 or an appropriate score on the standardized placement test for ESL. Students enhance their aural comprehension skills in both academic and social settings by listening to taped lectures and news broadcasts, radio and television shows, and guest speakers. They develop communication, organization and pronunciation skills necessary for effective academic presentation and discussion with an introduction to lecture note taking. Emphasis is also placed on accent reduction as students focus on sound discrimination and oral production of English. Oral communication skills are further developed as students practice interviewing, summarizing, and giving presentations and take part in group problem-solving activities. 62 contact hours. (A total of 12 credits from EAP 1695 and EAP 1500 can be used for graduation credit.)

Prerequisite: EAP 0400 or an appropriate score on the standardized placement test for ESL or by permission of the program director. This course is designed to improve students' pronunciation of American English, including stress, rhythm, and intonation. Students analyze the phonetic structure of vowel and consonant sounds and practice correctly pronouncing sounds and patterns in context. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisite: EAP 0495 or an appropriate score on the standardized placement test for ESL. The fourth of five ESL courses, the college preparatory course is designed to enhance advanced skills in reading, writing, structure, and vocabulary building. Students develop the ability to write basic, structured academic essays with an emphasis on accuracy and cohesiveness and execute other academic writing tasks. They develop the ability to comprehend lengthier texts on diverse academic topics by applying appropriate reading strategies, and they develop the ability to use complex grammatical structures appropriate to effective academic presentations, discussions and essays. Group interaction, critical think skills, and appreciation of cultural differences in learning approaches are incorporated in instructional techniques. 137 contact hours. (NOTE: Credit for EAP 1595 cannot be used toward graduation.)

Prerequisite: EAP 1595 or an appropriate score on the standardized placement test for ESL. As the last course in English as a Second Language, this component is designed to increase and refine skills in reading speed, comprehension and retention; in writing organization, fluency, clarity and style; and in understanding and applying advanced grammatical concepts to enhance both comprehension and expression in English. Group interaction, critical thinking skills and appreciation of cultural differences in learning approaches are incorporated in instructional techniques. 137 contact hours. (A total of 12 credits from EAP 1695 and EAP 1500 can be used for graduation credit.)

Corequisite: ENC 1101. This course is a learning support laboratory for ESL students who have successfully completed EAP 1695 Advanced English as a Second Language with a letter grade of C or who have permission of the Program Director. The laboratory will assist students in identifying and correcting specific weaknesses in English language skills and composing skills. With individualized tutorial instruction, students will revise essays written for the co-requisite course. Additional learning activities will be assigned as needed for review and reinforcement and must be completed satisfactorily. 32 contact hours. (This course does not count toward graduation credit.)

This course is designed to provide students with a general knowledge of the structure and function of economic systems with major emphasis on the American economy and its current economic problems. 47 contact hours.

"G" Prerequisites: (ENC 0020 and REA 0002) or EAP 1695 or appropriate score on the placement test. This is a course in economic principles involving the overall operation of the market economy. Particular attention will be given to the effects of aggregate demand and aggregate supply on the levels of output, employment, and prices. This course will also examine how the tools of fiscal and monetary policy may be used in dealing with macroeconomics problems such as unemployment, inflation and economic fluctuation. This course partially satisfies the Gordon Rule writing requirements outlined in the General Education Requirements. Credit is not given for both ECO 2013 and Honors Macroeconomics. 47 contact hours.

"G" Prerequisites: Meets Honors College entrance criteria or approval of program director. In this course macroeconomic principles are used to analyze the operation of the market economy. The course will examine the effects of fiscal and monetary policies on aggregate demand and aggregate supply and consequently on the levels of output, employment, and prices. Emphasis will be placed on discussion of contemporary macroeconomic problems and issues. This course partially satisfies the Gordon Rule writing requirements outlined in the General Education Requirements. Credit is not given for both ECO 2013 and Honors Macroeconomics. 47 contact hours.

"G" Prerequisite: (ECO 2013 or ECO 2013H) or (special permission of the program director). This course is a study involving the theory of the business firm in the market economy. Major emphasis will be placed on the theory of price and output determination under different market situations, as well as consumer demand and behavior in market economies. This course partially satisfies the Gordon Rule writing requirements outlined in the General Education Requirements. Credit is not given for both ECO 2023 and ECO 2023H. 47 contact hours.

"G" Prerequisite: Meets Honors College entrance criteria or approval of program director. Microeconomic principles are used to analyze the operation of the market economy. The course will examine the theory of price and output determination under different market structures. Emphasis will be placed on discussion of contemporary microeconomic problems and issues. This course partially satisfies the Gordon Rule writing requirements outlined in the General Education Requirements. Credit is not given for both ECO 2023 and ECO 2023H. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisites: ECO 2013, ECO 2023, and Admission to the Business Administration BS Programs. This course applies economic theory and methodology to managerial decision making in various organizational settings. This course will emphasize demand analysis, production, and cost analysis under different market conditions, and decision making under uncertainty. 47 contact hours.

This course is an introduction to the design and implementation of curricula and strategies for instructional planning (goals, objectives, assessment), resources, learning theory applications, instructional media, and managing student progress in learning. Preservice teachers learn reflective practices. This course is writing intensive. 32 contact hours.

Prerequisite: Admission into the College of Education or permission from the Dean. This course is designed to provide the student with a thorough understanding of the principles and strategies of “Love and Logic”. Love and Logic is a philosophy that is founded on the premise that logical consequences of behavior are the best lessons for teaching responsible behavior. Love and Logic encourages adults to take care of themselves by setting limits in loving ways and offers powerful strategies that encourage children to own and solve their own problems. 17 contact hours.

Prerequisite: Admission to the College of Education BS program. This course is designed to help the student gain knowledge and competencies necessary to become an effective teacher and leader in the areas of elementary school integrated health and recreation. It develops the theoretical bases for health and recreation learning and teaching; illustrates and applies models for integrating elementary teaching; provides practical experience in curriculum, instruction and assessment. This course addresses specific Sunshine State Standards, subject matter competencies, and pedagogy pertinent to the disciplines and requirements for certification. 17 contact hours.

Prerequisite: EDF 3214. This course is designed to help the student gain knowledge and competencies necessary to become an effective teacher and leader in the areas of elementary school integrated music, art and movement. It develops the theoretical bases for music, art and movement learning and teaching; illustrates and applies models for integrating elementary teaching; provides practical experience in curriculum, instruction and assessment. This course addresses specific Sunshine State Standards, subject matter competencies, and pedagogy pertinent to the disciplines and requirements for certification. 17 contact hours.

EDE 4226 INTEGRATED LANGUAGE ARTS, CHILDREN'S LITERATURE & SOCIAL SCIENCES 2-4 credits

Prerequisites for all College of Education BS programs: EDF 3214, RED 3309, EDE 4304, EDE 4943. Additional Prerequisites: EDG 3620 for Elementary Education majors and EEX 3241 for Exceptional Education majors. Corequisite: EDE 4942. This course is designed to help preservice teachers teach the social sciences through the language arts, children’s literature, and the creative arts. By using an integrated curricular approach, preservice teachers acquire competencies in subject area content as well as pedagogical strategies for these disciplines. In addition, the course prepares preservice teachers to teach using a thematic approach so that K-6 learners understand connections across curricular areas. This course is enriched through the creative arts, including art, music, drama, and dance and addresses the sunshine state standards in these specific areas. 62 contact hours.

Prerequisite: College of Education math assessment. Corequisite: EDE 4943. This course is designed to help the student gain knowledge and competencies necessary to become an effective teacher and leader in the areas of elementary school mathematics and science. It develops the theoretical bases for mathematics and science learning and teaching; illustrates and applies models for integrating elementary mathematics and science teaching; provides practical experience in curriculum, instruction and assessment. This course addresses specific Sunshine State Standards, subject matter competencies, and pedagogy pertinent to the disciplines and required for certification. 62 contact hours.

EDE 4304 / Topic #2 INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES IN ELEMENTARY MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCE: IMPACT 3 credits

Prerequisite: Admission to the Elementary Education or Exceptional Student Education IMPACT Programs. This course is designed to help the student gain the knowledge and skills necessary to become an effective teacher and leader in the area of elementary school mathematics and science. The activities in this course are designed to: develop the theoretical basis for mathematics and science learning and teaching; illustrate and apply models for integrating elementary mathematics and science teaching, and provide practical experience in planning and carrying out instruction. 47 contact hours.

EDE 4314 MATHEMATICAL CONCEPTS AND PROCEDURES IN THE K-6 CLASSROOM 1 credits

Prerequisite: Admission to the Elementary Education or the Exceptional Education BS program. This course introduces conceptually and developmentally appropriate mathematics content based on the five content areas identified by the state (Sunshine State Standards) and national standards (National Council of Teachers of Mathematics). These are Numeration & Number Sense, Geometry, Measurement, Algebraic Thinking, and Data Analysis & Probability. Within these content areas, students will learn techniques consistent with the national process standards including problem solving, computation, effective representation, communication, reasoning, and making connections as well as error pattern analysis and research-based procedural strategies. This course addresses specific Sunshine State Standards, subject matter competencies, and pedagogy pertinent to the discipline and required for teacher certification. 17 contact hours.

Prerequisites: EDF 3214, EDF 4430. This course is designed to extend the knowledge base acquired in Measurement, Evaluation and Assessment in Education K-12 to focus on the evaluation of measurement in grades K-6. Teachers learn the principles needed to interpret and understand all types of standardized and non-standardized assessment tools. 32 contact hours.

Prerequisites: Successful completion of all Elementary Education BS program requirements and passing of all sections of the General Knowledge and Professional Education Exam. This course requires a teacher candidate to demonstrate competency on the twelve Florida Educator Accomplished Practices (FEAPs) at the pre-professional level during one semester of full day internship in a public or private school as approved by the Dean. The internship also includes a series of mandatory professional leadership seminars. Contact hours: a minimum of 35 hours per week for 15 weeks.

EDE 4940 / Topic #2: CANADIAN INTERNSHIP ELEMENTARY EDUCATION: IMPACT 3-6 credits

Prerequisites: Successful completion of all Elementary Education IMPACT Program requirements and passing of all sections of the General Knowledge and Professional Education Exam. This course requires a teacher candidate to demonstrate competency on the twelve Florida Educator Accomplished Practies (FEAPs) at the pre-professional level during a semester long internship in a public or private school approved by the Dean. The internship also includes a series of mandatory professional leadership seminars. This course is 6 credits for the Canadian students already in the program, but for new students they will be required to take 3 credits each semester for a total of 6 credits. Contact hours: a minimum of 35 hours per week for 10 weeks.

EDE 4942 INTEGRATED LANGUAGE ARTS, CHILDREN'S LITERATURE & SOCIAL SCIENCE PRACTICUM 1-2 credits

Prerequisites: EDF 3214, RED 3309. Corequisite: EDE 4226. This course is designed to give practical experience to students through school-based experiences in public and approved private school classrooms. Students work directly with elementary classroom teachers and have an opportunity to teach both large and small group activities, particularly children’s literature, language arts and social science. This course is designed to develop competencies relative to program planning instruction, daily schedule, record keeping, evaluation, classroom management, reporting to parents, professional organizations, and teacher ethics. Students spend a minimum of forty (40) to sixty (60) school-based hours in the elementary classroom. 17-32 contact hours.

Prerequisite: EDF 3214 and the College of Education math assessment. Corequisite: EDE 4304. This course is designed to give practical experience to students through school-based experiences in public and approved private school classrooms. Students work directly with elementary classroom teachers and have an opportunity to teach both large and small group activities, particularly Math and Science. This course is designed to develop competencies relative to program planning, instruction, daily scheduling, record keeping, evaluation, classroom management, reporting to parents, professional organizations, and teacher ethics. Students spend a minimum of forty (40) to sixty (60) school-based hours (SBH) in the elementary classroom. 17- 32 contact hours.

This course is an introduction to the development and organization of the American educational system and profession. It examines historical, sociological, ethical and philosophical foundations of education. 47 contact hours, plus 15 hours of field experience under the supervision of a K-12 teacher certified in-field. This requires completion of a criminal offense review form as a condition for participation in the field experience component of the course. A student who has a criminal background precluding him or her from volunteering in a classroom may not be able to complete the field experience and may not receive credit for this course.

This course is designed to introduce prospective teachers to the issues involved in a multicultural approach for American educational systems. It reviews the significance of multicultural worldviews and examines changing demographic patterns which affect school populations, diverse perspectives which impact teaching and learning in educational systems, and effective instructional strategies for working with diverse student populations. 47 contact hours plus an additional 15 hours participation in a variety of multicultural experiences are required.

This course is designed to cover principles of learning and student development and their applications to learning/teaching situations. Self-concept, motivation, views of intelligence and assessment are examined with opportunities to analyze teaching/learning episodes and to develop a repertoire of teaching approaches. Emphasis is placed on the interaction between the role of the teacher and the needs and learning styles of students at various developmental ages and stages. A minimum of 5 school-based hours of observation/teaching specifically related to principles of learning and development are required. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisite: Admission to the College of Education Educational Studies Program. This course is designed to study the relationship between education and public policy at the federal, state, and local levels of government. Emphasis is placed on the social, political, and economic factors that affect the development of educational public policy. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisite: Admission into the College of Education with approval from the faculty advisor or permission from the Dean. This course is designed to provide students with a global perspective of important educational issues and themes across cultures. This perspective is gained through travel to an international location that includes structured experiences in the culture. Students will be expected to compare the educational system in the United States with other nations, with a specific focus on the culture being visited. A final project that reflects on the learning experiences from the study abroad endeavor is required. A minimum of 35 field-based hours of observation/teaching specifically are required. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisite: Admission to the College of Education BS Program or Impact Program. This course is designed to study advanced principles of measurement, evaluation and assessment. Knowledge of and competencies for analyzing learner needs, instructional adaptation, differences in learner cognitive, social, linguistic, cultural, emotional and physical needs. 32 contact hours.

Prerequisites: PAD 3034 and admission to the Educational Studies BS Program. This course is designed to provide an introduction to the process of reviewing, evaluating, conducting and disseminating education research. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisite: Admission to the Education Studies BS program. This course provides a sociological approach to education, from several theoretical perspectives and their application to current educational issues, to the structure and processes that make education systems work. This course focuses on the role of school in society and how school relates to other systems within the macro system. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisite: Admission to the Elementary Education BS program or permission of the Dean. This course is designed to help the teacher candidates learn to communicate and work cooperatively with students, families and colleagues to improve education experiences at the school and is based on indicators found in Florida Educator Accomplished Practice #11. 17 contact hours.

Prerequisite: Admission to the College of Education BS program or permission of the Dean. This course is a compendium of four concepts to enhance specific professional skills that are necessary for success as an educator: educational law, principles of professional conduct of the education profession in Florida as outlined in The Code of Ethics, character education and teacher resiliency. 32 contact hours.

Prerequisite: Admission to the Educational Studies BS Program. The Right to Education is a fundamental human right according to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (Article 26) of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). Yet, education is denied to many across the world, particularly women. This course will examine and compare educational systems in their national contexts around the world in the United States of America, United Kingdom, France, the Russian Federation, Mexico, Japan, People's Republic of China, India,and Nigeria. emphasis will be placed on a blend of historical, philosophical, political,cultural,and sociological perspectives on a variety of foundational topics in international education, including the vital interests of developing and developed states; the implications for ethnonationalism, political, economic, environmental and educational relationships. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisites: Admission to the College of Education Educational Studies Program and senior standing. This course is to be taken during the student’s last semester in the College of Education. This multidisciplinary course is the culminating experience with a focus on critical analysis designed to broaden students’ perspectives within the social sciences, including Education. This course helps students seeking careers in non-school settings develop a more thorough understanding of the issues confronting institutions from a national or global perspective. Students will integrate knowledge and skills developed during the Educational Studies program to create an independent study such as a research project, case study, grant application, improvement plan, service learning project, etc. to explore a specific issue or problem. 62 contact hours.

This course is a series of modmester courses, each one on a topic of a specific interest to early childhood professionals. Among the topics offered are: Guidance and Discipline of the Young Child, The Creative Teacher, Play as Learning, Computers and Young Children, Understanding Violence in the Lives of Young Children and others as developed. Counts as Early Childhood Education credit with the Pinellas County License Board. 16 contact hours per topic per credit. A maximum of 3 credit hours per session. May be repeated for credit with a different topic.

This course is a special session centering around a specific topic designed to enhance specific professional skills: character education and counseling skills for teachers with the intent of establishing an environment of respect and rapport. PAIDEIA is the ancient Greek word for education . It is the process of acquiring knowledge. It is also the result of that process, learning and culture. A common cultural tradition is created and renewed by generations of persons who have learned. SPC's College of Education recognizes that life in community depends on centuries of shared wisdom. 17 contact hours.

The purpose of this course is to examine the complexities of teaching in schools that qualify for free or reduced-priced meals, have high rates of teacher turnover and produce low gains in student achievement. The course will address these issues by examining historical materials and contemporary understanding of the impact of these variables on attitude, motivation, and learning. This course will engage students in both learning and teaching in that preservice teachers will acquire knowledge about teaching strategies tailored for this type of school environment and have opportunities to practice them as part of their field experience in these neighborhood schools. Field experiences required. 32 contact hours.

Prerequisites: EDF 3214 and Admission to the College of Education BS Program or Impact Program. This course covers basic skills and knowledge for creating a learning environment that encourages positive social interaction and effective communication among members of the learning community. The course emphasizes attitudes, language patterns, values, and behaviors for eliciting and maintaining student learning as well as on-task behaviors. The course also includes methods and strategies for consulting with other school professionals and parents. 32 contact hours.

Prerequisite: Admission to the Elementary Education BS program or permission of the Dean. This course is an introduction to major concepts, assumptions, debates, processes of inquiry, and ways of knowing within the school curriculum. Preservice teachers create coherent, meaningful learning experiences using the major philosophical foundations of education to develop learners' competence in subject matter knowledge. Preservice teachers evaluate the suitability of the content against learner intellectual, social, emotional, physical characteristics. This course is writing intensive. 47 contact hours.

This course is a special session centering around a specific topic designed to enhance specific professional skills. PAIDEIA is the ancient Greek word for education. It is the process of acquiring knowledge. It is also the result of that process, that is, learning and culture. A common cultural tradition is created and renewed by generations of persons who have learned. SPC’s College of Education recognizes that life in community depends on centuries of shared wisdom. Professional seminars include readings, discussion, and presentations in “mental toughness” with the aim of helping future teachers manage themselves, their circumstances and students in effective ways. 17 contact hours.

Prerequisite: DEP 3305 or EDF 3214. Corequisite: EDG 4943. This course is designed for middle grades pre-service teachers to develop reflective practice in the areas of communication, planning, instruction, and assessment. In this course, pre-service teachers will learn how to help middle grade learners (grades 5-9) acquire essential meta-cognitive strategies and responsible behaviors to prepare them for high school. 47 contact hours.

EDG 4943 COGNITIVE STRATEGIES INSTRUCTION IN THE CLASSROOM PRACTICUM 1 credits

Prerequisite: DEP 3305 or EDF 3214. Corequisite: EDG 4343. This course is designed to give practical experience to students through school-based experiences in public and approved private school classrooms. Students work directly with middle and high school teachers in grades 5-9 and have an opportunity to teach both large and small group activities, particularly in the content areas of math and/or science. This course is designed to develop competencies relative to program planning, instruction, daily scheduling, record keeping, evaluation, communication, classroom management, reporting to parents, professional organizations, and teacher ethics. Students spend a minimum of sixty (60) school-based hours (SBH) in a middle or high school classroom. 17 contact hours.

Prerequisite: PSY 1012 or PSY 1020H. This course focuses on the psychological bases of educational theory and practice, and includes studies of the developmental characteristics of children, principles of learning as applied to the classroom and the nature and significance of individual differences. This course has a substantial writing requirement. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisite: EEC 1603. This course is a study of the theory and practice of observation and assessment of young children. Emphasis is on the use of various types of informal measurements along with the appropriate use of standardized assessments. Issues of professionalism including confidentiality, absence of bias, and ethical behaviors are addressed. 47 contact hours.

Pre- or corequisite: EEC 1603. This course is designed to give students practice in lesson planning, scheduling, and evaluating the activities of young children in early childhood care and education settings. 47 contact hours.

This course is designed for parents and professionals who care for and work with young children. It examines the range of appropriate and acceptable behaviors, consistent limits, communication patterns and styles, and simple rules that clearly define behavioral approaches employed to guide young children in a variety of settings. 47 contact hours.

This course teaches observation and screening principles and skills to providers in the early childhood care and education field. Course content will assist the student in appropriately determining developmental levels, the need for formal developmental assessments or the need to make referrals for early intervention programs and specialized services. 17 contact hours.

This course is the study of the physical, cognitive, and social-emotional developmental processes of children from conception to age eight. Emphasis is twofold: on understanding the sequential dynamics of growth, development, behavior and understanding the uniqueness of each child. 47 contact hours.

This course is designed to meet Florida educational requirements for the Foundational Level Child Care and Education Director Credential. The course content emphasizes the development of skills and a knowledge base for problem solving, planning, implementing and evaluating a quality child care and education program for child care administrators. 47 contact hours.

EEC 2271 INTRODUCTION TO WORKING WITH YOUNG CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS 3 credits

This course introduces the student to the study of young children, birth through five years of age, with special needs, within the context of their family unit. The content includes the study of possible causes of developmental delays, disabilities or established conditions; a historical overview of federal laws; understanding biases and attitudes toward children with disabilities and the recognition of the importance of early identification during critical periods of development. 47 contact hours.

EEC 2272 PRACTICES FOR WORKING WITH YOUNG CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS IN INCLUSIVE SETTINGS 3 credits

This course introduces the concept of inclusion of young children with special needs in early care and education settings. The course will present a model for effective inclusion; raise awareness of adult personal attitudes toward inclusive care and present theories of play development. Course content also includes the organization of the environment, provision of emergent literacy opportunities, management of challenging behaviors and the development of partnerships among parents, professionals and community agencies. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisite: EEC 1603. This course focuses on developing appropriate cognitive teaching and learning strategies for children from infancy to age eight. The student will examine methodological principles from the following curricula areas: mathematics, language arts, science, social studies, and health. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisite: EEC 1603. This course focuses on developing appropriate creative teaching/learning strategies for children from infancy to age eight. The student will examine creative teaching/learning strategies from the following curricula areas: art, music/movement, language arts and socio-dramatic play. 47 contact hours.

The focus of this course is to give the student a basic knowledge of the developmental stages, behavior management, age appropriate activities and communications with families as related to childcare. 17 contact hours.

The focus of this course in Florida child care laws, Children Department of Children and Families standards and local licensing requirements which build the framework for providing a safe and healthy environment for children in child care. 17 contact hours.

This course is designed to meet the State of Florida's requirements for one of four required college courses child care directors/administrators must take to earn an Advanced Level Child Care and Education Director Credential. Course design emphasizes the development of administrators' skills and knowledge related to organizational leadership and management. Course content includes staff development, evaluation, and retention; personnel policies and relationships; leadership, ethics, professionalism; and organizational structure and dynamics. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisites: This course must be taken during the student's last term in the program after completion of EEC 1603, EEC 2300, EEC 2312, LAE 2000, EEC 1308, EEC 1600, EEC 2271 and Program Director approval. This course is a practicum experience in an early childhood care and education setting. Emphasis is upon student interaction with young children under the supervision of the classroom teacher or center director. Class meets two hours per week in the classroom and a minimum of 60 hours in the child care setting is required. 90 contact hours.

Prerequisite: EEC 1603. A course designed for teachers in the early childhood profession which aids in achieving the required competencies for the National Child Development Associate Certificate. Approximately 2 hours per week on campus classwork and 70 hours "on-the-job" work required.

Prerequisite: Admission to the Educational Studies BS program. This course is the study of child growth and development from conception to age eight. The focus is on cognitive, social, physical, and emotional development of the young child. Course content will include theories of child development, the means through which young children learn, and the role of adults in children's development. 47 contact hours.

EEC 3009 FOUNDATIONS OF EARLY CHILDHOOD CARE AND EDUCATION: BIRTH TO AGE 8 3 credits

Prerequisite: EEC 3005. In this course students will explore the historical, social, political, economic and philosophical foundations of early education, early intervention models and approaches, the role of early childhood education in children's lives, relevant learning theories and their application to early education and public policy, governance and advocacy issues. The course provides a context for a dialogic process that encourages reflective inquiry and collaborative thinking. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisite: EEC 3005. This course is a study of the components of developmentally appropriate curriculum. Students will evaluate learning environments, analyze classroom schedules and write age appropriate lesson plans for young children, birth to age eight. This course requires 15 field experience hours in an early childhood setting. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisite: EEC 3005. This course introduces the student to the study of young children, birth through eight years of age, with special needs. The content includes an overview of historical and legal perspectives; the family-based model of service delivery; the importance of early identification and strategies for teaching young children with special needs including the preparation of the learning environment and curriculum design. This course requires 5 field experience hours in an early childhood setting. 47 contact hours.

EEC 3413 WORKING WITH DIVERSE FAMILIES IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION: BIRTH TO AGE 8 3 credits

Prerequisite: EEC 3005. This course is designed to provide students with a general knowledge of how to serve families they will meet, not only in their early childhood setting, but in the community at large. It will explore issues of human rights, multiculturalism, and also variations in family lifestyles. This course will provide both an historical and current context for cultural understanding in an atmosphere of open dialogue and reflective inquiry. This course requires 5 field experience hours in an early childhood setting. 47 contact hours.

EEC 3731 HEALTH, SAFETY AND NUTRITION FOR THE YOUNG CHILD: BIRTH TO AGE 8 3 credits

Prerequisite: EEC 3005. This course will prepare students to manage the diverse issues related to health, safety and nutrition, specifically as applied to children from birth to age eight. The course examines existing early childhood health, safety, disease control and nutritional policies; explores development of health and nutrition standards for children ages birth to eight based on current public policy; investigates healthy and safe school environment practices for children ages birth to eight; researches materials and methods for teaching health, safety and nutrition in primary elementary education. 47 contact hours.

EEC 4207 ASSESSMENT AND EVALUATION OF YOUNG CHILDREN: BIRTH TO AGE 8 3 credits

Corequisite: EEC 3005. This course is designed to increase the student's effective use of assessment and evaluation procedures in early childhood and primary education settings. The student will review appropriate observation and documentation procedures. Students will also compare, analyze and interpret assessments and results to plan curriculum that is responsive to and supports the development and learning of young children, birth to age 8. This course requires 15 field experience hours in an early childhood setting. 47 contact hours.

EEC 4210 INTEGRATED CURRICULUM I FOR PRE-KINDERGARTEN/PRIMARY EDUCATION 3 credits

Prerequisite: EEC 3005. This course is designed to increase understanding of creative experiences for children three to eight years of age (prekindergarten to grade three). Emphasis is placed on creating and adapting meaningful, challenging and engaging developmentally supportive learning experiences in art, music, movement and physical skills, and drama. This course requires 15 field experience hours in an early childhood setting. The course promotes methods to incorporate creativity into all aspects of the curriculum. 47 contact hours.

EEC 4211 INTEGRATED CURRICULUM II FOR PRE-KINDERGARTEN/PRIMARY EDUCATION 3 credits

Prerequisite: EEC 3005. This course will focus on exploring sequential math development, identifying how concepts are developed and acquired, and promoting young children's concept development through problem solving, and assessing the child's developmental level. It will also focus on teaching science strategies using concept development, process of inquiry, planning for fundamental concepts in science including activities for young children at the appropriate stages of cognitive development, while utilizing appropriate technology to support teaching and learning. This course requires 15 field experience hours in an early childhood setting. 47 contact hours.

EEC 4212 MATH, SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY FOR PRESCHOOL EDUCATION: BIRTH TO AGE 4 3 credits

Prerequisite: EEC 3005. This course presents the process of introducing science, technology, and math for young children to age 4. It includes planning and implementation of appropriate activities and development of methods and techniques of delivery, fostering an exploration of methods and materials for teaching young children math and science concepts and process skills through discovery and play. This course requires 15 field experience hours in an early childhood setting. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisite: EEC 3005. This course is designed to increase understanding of the development of creativity and the importance of creative experiences from birth through four years of age. Emphasis is placed on creating and adapting meaningful, challenging, engaging and developmentally supportive learning experiences in art, music, movement, and dramatics. This course requires 15 field experience hours in an early childhood setting. The course incorporates methods to promote creativity into all aspects of the curriculum. 47 contact hours.

EEC 4408 FAMILY, TEACHER, COMMUNITY RELATIONS IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION: BIRTH TO AGE 8 3 credits

Prerequisite: EEC 3005. This course is designed to prepare the student to acquire an understanding of diversity within families and the development of positive relationships between teachers and families. Implications from this knowledge will guide the development of systems and programs that promote sustained collaboration between families and schools for children, birth to age 8. This course requires 5 field experience hours in an early childhood setting. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisite: EEC 3005. This course is designed to increase understanding of the emergence of human language and the fundamentals of early literacy development in children from birth to four years of age. Communication ranging from prenatal interactions through the preschool years will be explored along with the understanding that communication is a whole process in which speaking, listening, using written symbols and reading symbols are closely connected. Language, communication, literacy theory and current research are used to encourage the development of informed practices that are developmentally appropriate for the age of the child. This course requires 15 field experience hours in an early childhood setting. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisite: MAT 1033, or appropriate score on the SPC Placement test, or permission of the program director. This course will cover the direct current (DC) characteristics of electric and magnetic circuits, using Ohm’s and Kirchhoff’s laws, with the use of related theorems, including Thevenin, Norton, superposition, nodal and mesh equations, for solving DC circuits. The laboratory exercises cover the measurement and analysis of direct current (DC) circuits, including the verification of the related network theorems. 62 contact hours.

Prerequisite: EET 1015C or permission of the program director. This course will cover the alternating current (AC) characteristics of electric circuits, using single or multiple sinusoidal voltage and current sources. The course content includes resistance, inductance, and capacitance components used in combination circuit configurations for analyzing current and voltage behavior. Topics include two port networks, three phase power systems, series and parallel resonance, complex harmonic waveforms, high frequency modeling, and power transformers. The laboratory exercises cover the measurement and analysis of alternating current (AC) circuits. 62 contact hours.

Prerequisite: REA 0001. This course provides an introduction to the basic fundamentals, terminology, and applications used in the electronics industry. The topic coverage will include circuit theory principles, electronic components, transistor usage, amplifiers, power supplies, digital logic techniques, and electronic instruments. This course will also include some basic laboratory exercises to strengthen the topic coverage as it pertains to basic measurement involving both analog and digital circuits. 47 contact hours.

This course introduces the student to the basic equipment. The topics covered will include the principle of operation and usage of digital multimeters, function generators, pulse generators, frequency counters, oscilloscopes, and logic analyzers. 32 contact hours.

Prerequisite: EET 1015C or permission of the program director. This course is a study of the characteristics in which active semiconductor devices are operated in their linear ranges. The areas of coverage include semiconductor diodes, bipolar junction transistors, field effect transistors, load lines and biasing, small signal analysis, hybrid parameters, amplifiers, complementary symmetry, Darlington Pair, decibels, Bode plots, and feedback. The laboratory exercises cover the measurement and analysis of solid state circuits and devices. 62 contact hours.

This course covers the fundamentals and applications of linear integrated circuits and operational amplifiers. The course coverage includes inverting and non-inverting amplifiers, comparators, signal generators, differential and instrumentation amplifiers, operational amplifier specifications, active filters, modulator-demodulator integrated circuits, timers, analog to digital converters (ADC), and digital to analog converters (DAC). The laboratory exercises cover the measurement and analysis of linear circuits and devices. 62 contact hours.

This course examines the specific systems in wireless including the principles of transmitters and receivers, analog and digital cellular telephone systems, personal communication systems, satellites for wireless communication, paging systems, wireless data communication techniques, and emerging wireless technologies. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisite: Faculty Advisor/Co-op Coordinator or Program Director approval. This course is designed to provide students with major-related, supervised, evaluated practical training work experiences which may be paid or voluntary. Students are graded on the basis of documented learning acquired through hands-on experiences in an actual work setting. Variable credits are available, one to three per course. The student must fulfill the requirement of 60 on-the-job hours for each credit earned in addition to written assignments. Co-op courses may be repeated but total credits shall not exceed twelve.

This course provides a survey of the challenges inherent to educating children and adults with special needs. It is also intended to help prospective teachers understand and be sensitive to the circumstances faced by exceptional learners and their families. Etiology, characteristics, identification, and adaptive teaching methods will be presented for individuals with: learning disabilities, brain injuries, communication disorders, behavioral/emotional disorders, hearing loss, mental impairment, visual impairments, and multiple/severe disabilities. The special needs of gifted and talented students will also be covered. Three credit hours weekly plus 15 hours of participation/observation in special education settings are required.

This course is designed to review topics including etiology, terminology, classification, prevalence, history, behaviors and characteristics, and the educational approaches of exceptional students. This course is required for state certification in all areas of elementary education and exceptional education. It includes a minimum of 10 clock hours of observation/teaching in special education setting(s). 47 contact hours.

EEX 3012 / Topic #2: TEACHING IN THE INCLUSIVE CLASSROOM: IMPACT

This course is designed to prepare teacher candidates for an inclusive classroom which serves a variety of students, including those with disabilities. Candidates will review topics including terminology, assessment, classification, prevalence, history, behaviors, characteristics, and educational approaches of exceptional students. 32 contact hours.

EEX 3101 SURVEY OF NORMAL/ABNORMAL LANGUAGE AND SPEECH DEVELOPMENT 1 credits

Prerequisites: EEX 3012 and Admission to the Exceptional Student Education (ESED-BS) Program or Impact Program (ACERT-NO.) This course is a survey of normal language and speech development, an overview of major communication disorders and supportive strategies for classroom teachers. 17 contact hours.

EEX 3241 ORGANIZATION, CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION FOR EXCEPTIONAL STUDENTS 2 credits

This course is an assessment of organization, curriculum materials, effective strategies, and technologies available to teach exceptional students. 32 contact hours.

Prerequisites: EEX 3012 and Admission to the Exceptional Student Program (ESED-BS) or Impact Program (ACERT-NO.) This course will give prospective teachers an understanding of how exceptional students move successfully from the school environment to the community environment which best meets their needs. 17 contact hours.

Prerequisite: Students must be in the AUTISM-NO program. Corequisite: EEX 4941. This course is an introduction to the nature of autism which surveys the history of Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and gives an overview of the characteristics of children on the autism spectrum. Students will study the assessment and diagnosis of autism and examine research-based best practices for children on the autism spectrum. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisites: EDF 4430, EEX 3012. This course is a study of theory and practice of informal and formal assessment of behavior and/or learning problems. Practice with evaluation instruments and strategies is a key component of he course. Use of assessment information in designing academic K-12 curriculum plans is taught. 47 contact hours.

EEX 4261 CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES FOR STUDENTS WITH BEHAVIORAL DISORDERS AND SPECIFIC LEARNING DISABILITIES 1- 4 credits

Prerequisites: EEX 3012, EEX 3241, EEX 4221, and EEX 4604. This course addresses curriculum, materials, effective strategies and technologies available to teach students with behavioral disorders and specific learning disabilities. Learning theory and strategies are analyzed and applied. This course emphasizes basic knowledge and skills for establishing and maintaining order in the classroom, problem-solving, developing social skills. It includes a minimum of ten (10) school-based hours of observation/teaching in an exceptional educational setting(s). 62 contact hours.

EEX 4291 EFFECTIVE LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS FOR AUTISM THROUGH DESIGN, ASSESSMENT, BEHAVIOR MANAGEMENT AND PBS 3 credits

Prerequisite: Students must be in the AUTISM-NO program. Corequisite: EEX 4942. This course offers instruction regarding behavior management of and classroom management supports for children with autism. Class members will examine various behavior analysis techniques, positive behavior and classroom supports for children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). Class members will evaluate behavior assessments and construct instructional planning for children with autism. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisite: EEX 3012. This course is designed to prepare teachers for the educational management of exceptional students with emphasis on behavior management and consultation skills. Students will gain a basic knowledge of how to create and maintain an on-task, safe and healthy environment for learning in the exceptional education classroom as well as the inclusive classroom. 47 contact hours.

EEX 4761 COMMUNICATION, ASSESSMENT, STRATEGIES, AND ASSISTIVE AND INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY FOR STUDENTS WITH AUTISM 3 credits

Prerequisite: Students must be in the AUTISM-NO program. Corequisite: EEX 4943. The course will examine the potential usefulness of Alternative and Augmentative Communication (AAC) supports to increase, maintain or improve functional communication skills of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in community and school settings. Students will develop the awareness and the necessary skills to conduct informed observations of communication abilities and to identify AAC supports that match the individual¿s learning style. Students will learn strategies to collaborate with teachers, family members and related professionals to increase communication amongst stakeholders. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisites: Successful completion of all Exceptional Student Education BS program requirements and passing of all sections of the General Knowledge and Professional Education Exam. This course requires a teacher candidate to demonstrate competency on the twelve Florida Educator Accomplished Practices (FEAPs) at the pre-professional level during one semester of full day internship in a public or private school approved by the Dean. The internship also includes a series of mandatory professional leadership seminars. Contact hours: a minimum of 35 hours per week for 15 weeks.

EEX 4941 NATURE AND DIAGNOSTIC ASSESSMENT OF AUTISM FIELD EXPERIENCE 1 credits

Prerequisite: Students must be in the AUTISM-NO program. Corequisite: EEX 4094. This course is a companion course to the Nature of Autism course. Students will spend time in a classroom with children who have Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) in order to apply the knowledge gained in the paired theory course. Assignments and peer discussion relating to the observed application of material covered in the companion course will be submitted. 30 clock hours spent with child or children diagnosed with ASD in a school setting. 15 contact hours.

EEX 4942 EFFECTIVE LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS FOR AUTISM THROUGH DESIGN, ASSESSMENT, BEHAVIOR MANAGEMENT AND PBS FIELD EXPERIENCE 1 credits

Prerequisite: Students must be in the AUTISM-NO program. Corequisite: EEX 4291. This course is a companion course to the Effective Learning Environments for Students with Autism course. Students will spend time in a classroom with children who have Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) in order to apply the knowledge gained in the paired theory course. Assignments and peer discussion relating to the observed application of material covered in the companion course will be submitted. 30 clock hours spent with child or children diagnosed with ASD in a school setting. 15 contact hours.

EEX 4943 COMMUNICATION ASSESSMENT, STRATEGIES, AND ASSISTIVE AND INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY FOR STUDENTS WITH AUTISM FIELD EXPERIENCE 1 credits

Prerequisite: Students must be in the AUTISM-NO program. Corequisite: EEX 4761. This course is a companion course to the Communication with Students with Autism, Families and Other Professionals course. Students will spend time in a classroom with children who have Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) in order to apply the knowledge gained in the paired theory course. Assignments and peer discussion relating to the observed application of material covered in the companion course will be submitted. 30 clock hours are required with a child or children diagnosed with ASD in a school setting. 15 contact hours.

This is a survey course designed to introduce preservice teachers to the use of microcomputer technology, telecommunications, educational software, software evaluation, instructional applications and ethical, legal and social issues dealing with the use of technology in education. 47 contact hours.

This survey course is based on the National Standard Curriculum for Emergency Medical Responders at scenes of accident and/or illness is designed to prepare the student for emergency care of a victim, providing the skills and knowledge of care prior to the arrival of the Emergency Medical Technician/Paramedic. Recognition of symptoms and signs of impending danger to the patient's life and the accepted treatment modes for the conditions will be taught as well as techniques for extrication (light duty) of the accident victim. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisites: Appropriate score on the CPT and possession of “Professional Rescuer” level CPR card and admission to the EMT-ATD program. Corequisites: EMS 1119L and EMS 1411. This course is an introduction to the knowledge, skills, and attitudes required in emergency medical care situations, and is taught in accordance with the latest National Standard Curriculum/EMS Education Standards for the Emergency Medical Technician. Included is information concerning basic structure and function of body systems and recent state of the art procedures required of the emergency medical technician. 75 contact hours.

Prerequisites: Appropriate score on the Placement Test and “Professional Rescuer” CPR card. Corequisites: EMS 1119 and EMS 1411. Laboratory practice in emergency procedures for life-threatening disease, accident, or illness is closely supervised to foster confidence in the student's abilities to apply theory in a laboratory setting. Techniques for patient assessment, evaluation and treatment are practiced in an assessment-based format in a laboratory setting. 64 contact hours.

EMS 1411 FUNDAMENTALS OF EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE CLINICAL EXPERIENCE 2 credits

Prerequisites: Appropriate SPC Placement Test scores and "Professional Rescuer or Health Care Provider" level CPR card. Corequisites: EMS 1119/ 1119L. The student will be assigned to contract agencies for patient care experience with hospital agencies for emergency department experience under the direct supervision of hospital personnel. The course is designed as a clinical component where the individual gains an appreciation of emergency and non-emergency patient care in relationship to the knowledge and practical skills learned in the classroom. 64 contact hours.

Prerequisites: EMS 1119/1119L and EMS 1411 all with grades of "C" or better. The student will be assigned to contract agencies for patient care experience with fire-rescue and ambulance units under the direct supervision of State of Florida certified EMTs and Paramedics. The course is designed as a competency-based field component where the individual gains emergency and non-emergency insight into the mechanics of assisting the ill or injured patient in the out-of-hospital environment. 96 contact hours.

Prerequisites: Successful completion of BSC 2085/2085L, EMS 1119/1119L, EMS 1411, and EMS 1421 all with a grade of "C" or better or EMS program director approval. Corequisites: EMS 2601/2601L, (BSC 2086/2086L or BSC 1084C) and EMS 2664. This course will provide the student with general pharmacology concepts and principles in the management of client care. The knowledge and skills required for safe, effective administration of therapeutic drugs and indications and contraindications associated with drug therapy are an integral part of this course. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisite: paramedic, registered nurse, respiratory therapist or other advanced professional medical license or graduate standing. The student will learn the effects of altitudinal change on the human body in health, illness and injury; and the use of normal and emergency equipment during air transport in the care of a patient. The student will become acquainted with types of air transport used for ambulance purposes and the laws governing them. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisites: Current CPR card for health care provider/professional rescuer, required by the first day of class and certification/licensure as a Paramedic, R.N., M.D., D.O., Dentist, Advanced Nurse Practitioner or Physician's Assistant. This course is also open to SPC EMS and Respiratory Care students. This course is designed to provide instruction and skills testing of specific therapies for various adult cardiac emergencies. It includes strenuous skills such as lifting and carrying techniques in simulated patient care situations. 17 contact hours.

Prerequisites: Computer/Information Literacy Competency Requirement met and current Florida EMT certification. Prerequisites: BSC 1084C or (BSC 2085/2085L and BSC 2086/2086L), EMS 1522C and HSC 1531 with grades of "C" or better OR Corequisites: BSC 1084C or (BSC 2085/2085L and BSC 2086/2086L), EMS 1522C and HSC 1531. This course is an in-depth introduction to the U.S. Department of Transportation, EMT Paramedic:National Standard Curriculum/EMS Education Standards which includes aspects of the prehospital environment which focuses on the well-being of the paramedic, parmedic roles and responsibilities, Emergency Medical Services (EMS) systems, illness and injury prevention, medical and legal considerations, ethics, history-taking, therapeutic comunication, lifespan development, and basic patient assessment. 96 contact hours.

Prerequisites: BSC 1084C or (BSC 2085/2085L and BSC 2086/2086L), EMS 1522C, HSC 1531, EMS 2600C all with grades of "C" or better, admission to Paramedic CT and current Florida EMT-Basic certification. Corequisites: EMS 2601L and EMS 2664. This course is an in-depth study of the U.S. Department of Transportation, EMT Paramedic: National Standard Curriculum/EMS Education Standards which include aspects of the prehospital environment which focuses on general patient assessmetn,and assessment-based management; airway and ventilation assessment; venous access and medication administration; clinical decision-making; shock and fluid resuscitation; pathophysiology and general pharmacology; aspects of advanced trainign on perehospital trauma and burn management; the respiratory system which includes disease pathophysiology and respiratory arrest management; mangement of geriatric and psychiatric patients; patients experiencing anaphylaxis; and patient with disorders of the neurological system related to trauma and the pulmonary system. 92 contact hours.

Prerequisite: Current certification as a Florida EMT. Corequisite: EMS 2601. This laboratory course is an in-depth study of the U.S. Department of Transportation, EMT-Paramedic: National Standard Curriculum/EMS Education Standards, which covers "hands-on" skills, related to Paramedic Theory I. 96 contact hours.

Prerequisites: EMS 2601/2601L with grades of "C" or better and current certification as a Florida EMT. Corequisites: EMS 2602L and EMS 2665. This course is an in-depth study of the U.S. Department of Transportation, EMT-Paramedic: National Standard Curriculum/EMS Education Standards, which includes aspects of prehospital medical emergencies related to the cardiovascular systems, disease pathophysiology, cardiac arrest management, the nervous system, toxicology, endocrine emergencies, infectious disease, obstetrical, gynecological, neonatal assessment and management, pediatrics, and patients requiring special considerations. 120 contact hours.

Prerequisites: EMS 2601/2601L with grades of "C" or better. Corequisites: EMS 2602 and EMS 2665. This laboratory course is an in-depth study of the U.S. Department of Transportation, EMT-Paramedic: National Standard Curriculum/EMS Education Standards which covers "hands-on" skills related to Paramedic Theory II. 128 contact hours.

Prerequisites: Current certification as a Florida EMT, completion of all paramedic program courses, including support courses, and EMS program director approval. This capstone course is an in-depth study of the U.S. Department of Transportation, EMT Paramedic: National Standard Curriculum/EMS Education Standards which include aspects of the prehospital environment which focuses on the field clinical application of skills and the application of critical thinking skills to paramedic practice. Course emphasis gives the student, under direct paramedic supervision, the opportunity to integrate knowledge and skill to direct application of patient care. 240 contact hours.

Corequisites: EMS 2601/2601L, EMS 1522C/HSC 1149C and current Florida certification as an Emergency Medical Technician-Basic. This course involves the hospital and field clinical application of skills related to paramedic theory and application presented in Paramedic Theory I and Paramedic Laboratory I. 120 contact hours.

Prerequisites: Current Florida certification as an EMT and EMS 2664 with grade of "C" or better. Corequisites: EMS 2602/2602L. This course is an in-depth study of the U.S. Department of Transportation, EMT Paramedic: National Standard Curriculum/EMS Education Standards which includes aspects of the prehospital environment which focuses on the hospital and field clinical application of skills related to parmedic theory ad application presented in Paramedic Theory II and Paramedic Laboratory II. 96 contact hours.

Prerequisite: Current certification as a Florida paramedic required, and graduation from an Emergency Medical Services (EMS) program accredited by the Committee on Accreditation of Emergency Medical Services Programs(CoAEMSP)/Committee on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP). Current CardioPulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification required. Program director approval required. Those students not possessing current Basic Trauma Life Support (BTLS) – Advanced Provider or equivalent Pre-hospital Trauma Life Support must complete this course s through St. Petersburg College 's EMS Open Campus before registering for this capstone course to be eligible for course completion and graduation. This course has group discussion and skills instruction on the changing role of the professional paramedic and this course will update the certified paramedic on the latest National Standard Curriculum for the EMT-Paramedic. Includes a 16 hour pediatrics course. Special in-depth study and assignments will be required to demonstrate competence in the latest National Standard Curriculum requirements. May be taken twice for a total of 12 credits. 92 contact hours.

Prerequisite: Admission to the Public Safety BAS program. This course is for students interested in the field of EMS administration. The focus of the course will allow the student to gain a global overview of EMS system administration and financing of EMS operations, risk management, quality improvement programs, personnel development and management. This course will foster skills to enhance the student’s ability to function in an administrative setting in the EMS profession. 47 contact hours.

EMS 4315 ANALYTICAL APPROACHES TO EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES (EMS) SYSTEMS 3 credits

Prerequisite: Admission to the Public Safety BAS Program. This course is for students interested in the field of Emergency Medical Services (EMS) administration. The focus of the course will be a global overview of EMS System design and operation. The course will also incorporate research as it pertains to EMS in system management, clinical, and human performance. 47 contact hours.

EMS 4316 EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES (EMS) INJURY PREVENTION AND PUBLIC HEALTH 3 credits

Prerequisite: Admission to the Public Safety Administration BAS Program. This course is for students interested in the field of EMS injury prevention and public health. The focus of the course will be a global overview of EMS injury prevention for EMS personnel and the community. Additionally the course will enhance the student’s understanding of the role of public health and EMS. 47 contact hours.

College Preparatory Credits (0000 designations) may not be used toward graduation credits. (For Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students Only) This course is designed to prepare deaf and hard of hearing students to better express ideas in writing and discussion. The course will use an interrelated approach to English language learning with emphasis on logical thinking and organized thoughts. The course provides experience in composing clear sentences, improving grammar skills, and writing for a specific purpose. This course provides basic instruction in paragraph composition. Individual conferences are provided. 5 class and laboratory hours weekly. 77 contact hours.

College Preparatory Credits (0000 designations) may not be used toward graduation credits. This is a college preparatory course designed to develop skills in grammar, usage, mechanics, sentence structure, and vocabulary by means of practice in sentence construction and paragraph development. It is intended to prepare students for successful completion of other college-preparatory and college-level courses in writing. (Note: ENC 0010 may not be taken concurrently with ENC 1101 or ENC 1121H.) Five class and laboratory hours weekly. 77 contact hours.

College Preparatory Credits (0000 designations) may not be used toward graduation credits. (For Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students Only) Prerequisite: ENC 0009 for the deaf and hard of hearing or appropriate score on the SPC Placement Test. This course is designed to improve writing skills of deaf and hard of hearing students. Emphasis is placed on the student's ability to write clear paragraphs with adequate development, effective organization, and a sense of audience. It provides experience in strengthening skills in composing sentences and improving grammar and provides beginning instruction in speaking before a group. Individual conferences are provided. 5 class and laboratory hours weekly. 77 contact hours.

College Preparatory Credits (0000 designations) may not be used toward graduation credits. Prerequisite: ENC 0010 or appropriate score on the SPC Placement Test. This is a college preparatory course designed to improve basic writing skills in grammar, usage, spelling, capitalization, punctuation, sentence structure, and vocabulary by means of practice in paragraphs and short essays. It is intended to prepare students for successful completion of college-level writing courses in English. 77 contact hours.

"G" Prerequisite: (ENC 0020) and (prerequisite or corequisite REA 0002) or EAP 1695 or appropriate scores on the Writing and Reading placement tests. This course is designed to develop composition skills. It emphasizes the development of the multi-paragraph essay and includes practice in information retrieval from electronic and other sources, as well as in the selection, restriction, organization, and development of topics. It also offers the student opportunities to improve proficiency with sentence structure, diction, and mechanics. Selected writing samples are examined as models of form and as sources of ideas for the student's own writing. Conferences provide individual instruction. Sections of computer-assisted and individualized instruction are offered. This course partially satisfies the writing requirements outlined in the General Education Requirements. Credit is only given for one of the following: ENC 1101, ENC 1121H or IDS 1101H. 47 contact hours.

"G" Prerequisite: (ENC 1101 or ENC 1121H) and (REA 0002 or EAP 1695) or appropriate scores on the English and Reading placement test. This course builds upon the skills developed in Composition I. It provides further instruction in the planning, organization, and writing of essays. It stresses methods of library research including information retrieval from electronic sources, and emphasizes writing of the research paper and the paper of literary interpretation. The reading includes selections from at least two forms of literature. This course partially satisfies the writing requirements outlined in the General Education Requirements. Credit is not given for both ENC 1102 and ENC 1122H. 47 contact hours.

"G" Prerequisite: Appropriate score on the SPC placement test or acceptance into the Honors College or approval of program director. This is a course designed to develop the expository writing skills of academically talented students so they can write effectively. It emphasizes prewriting techniques, organizational techniques, and essay writing techniques. Conferences are provided for individualized instruction. This course partially satisfies the writing requirements as outlined in the General Education Requirements. Credit is only given for one of the following: ENC 1121H, ENC 1101 or IDS 1101H. 47 contact hours.

"G" Prerequisite: (ENC 1121H or IDS 1101H) or (ENC 1121H or IDS 1101H and acceptance into the Honors College ) or approval of the program director. This course builds upon the skills developed in Honors Composition. It provides the academically talented student further opportunity to learn to write effectively. It emphasizes writing papers of literary interpretation, using the library, finding and evaluating primary and secondary source material, and employing that material in formally documented research papers. Conferences for individualized instruction are provided. This course partially satisfies the writing requirements as outlined in the General Education Requirements. Credit is only given for one of the following: ENC 1122H or ENC 1102. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisite: ENC 1101 or ENC 1121H. This course is offered for students desiring experience in various types of technical writing, such as process reports, investigative reports, feasibility studies, instructions, memoranda, and letters. Concentration is on practice in analyzing and developing reports, in collecting and organizing data, and in preparing the formal and informal report. This course has value in the fields of business administration, military, engineering, health, hospitality, law enforcement, architecture, building construction, and science. Assignments are related to the individual interest of the student. This course has a substantial writing requirement. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisite: ENC 0020 or EAP 1695 or a satisfactory score on the SPC Placement Test. This course is a general survey of motion pictures emphasizing the synthesis of the dramatic, narrative, artistic, and technical components of the medium. This course has a substantial writing requirement. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisite: ENC 0020 or EAP 1695 or appropriate score on the SPC placement test. This is a survey course designed to introduce students to the cinematic arts of countries from around the world. Emphasis will be given to the works of the acknowledged masters of foreign cinema including, but not limited to, those from Europe, Asia, and Latin America. This course will focus on the spiritual, intellectual and moral issues that unite humankind worldwide in the 21st century as well as the techniques in editing and mise en scene that affect film’s impact upon an audience. This course has a substantial writing requirement. 47 contact hours.

"G" Prerequisites: ((ENC 1101 or ENC 1121H or IDS 1101H) and (REA 0002 or EAP 1695 or appropriate score on the placement test.)) This course is a humanistic study of British literature from Anglo-Saxon times through the 18th Century. Representative selections from each period are studied for interpretation, background, artistic qualities, and ethical meaning, with emphasis on human values and application to life. This course also stresses methods of library research and emphasizes composition of the research paper and the paper of literary interpretation. This course partially satisfies the writing requirements outlined in the General Education Requirements. Credit is not given for both ENL 2012 and ENL 2012H. 47 contact hours.

"G" Prerequisite: (IDS 1101H or ENC 1121H) or (IDS 1101H or ENC 1121H and acceptance into the Honors College ) or approval of the program director. This course is a humanistic and interdisciplinary study of British literature from the 8th through the 18th Century. Representative authors and selections from each period are studied for interpretation, background, artistic qualities, and ethical meaning, with emphasis on human values. This course also stresses methods of research and emphasizes writing research-based papers, including literary interpretation and critical analysis using primary and secondary sources. Independent research and interdisciplinary connections are encouraged for students to make connections to other related areas of humanities, philosophy and literature in the Honors Program. This course partially satisfies the writing requirements outlined in the General Education Requirements. Credit is not given for both ENL 2012H and ENL 2012. 47 contact hours.

"G" Prerequisite: (ENC 1101 or ENC 1121H or IDS 1101H) and (REA 0002 or EAP 1695) or appropriate score on the SPC placement test. This course is a study of British literature of the 19th and 20th centuries from the same approach as that of British Literature I. This course also stresses methods of library research and emphasizes composition of the research paper and the paper of literary interpretation. This course partially satisfies the writing requirements outlined in the General Education Requirements. British Literature I is not necessarily a prerequisite to this course. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisites: (ENC 0020 and REA 0002 and MAT 0024) or (EAP 1695 and MAT 0024). Earth Science is designed to acquaint the student with the integrating principles and theories of the Earth Sciences and with the practice of the scientific method. The student is afforded the opportunity to be exposed to useful knowledge in selected areas of Earth Science. 47 contact hours.

Pre- or corequisite: ESC 1000. This course is a laboratory experience to accompany Earth Science for students who are non-science majors. The laboratory exercises will emphasize the study of applications to the principles of earth science. (This course may not be taken for credit subsequent to receiving a grade of “C” or better in any lab course with a GLY prefix.) 45 contact hours.

The student will learn to use the major features of AutoCAD to make graphic displays including basic geometric figures, orthographic views of three-dimensional objects and pictorial drawings of three-dimensional objects. The major topics include the AutoCAD drawing, utility, file handling, text, editing, dimensioning and plotting features. 77 contact hours.

Prerequisite: ETD 1320C or equivalent. This course is a continuation of Introduction to CAD. The student will learn the advanced topics in AutoCAD using intermediate techniques of AutoCAD software to develop three dimensional drawings, construction drawings and architectural drawings. The major topics include plotting by various methods, use of the rotation option to draw auxiliary views, extended work with hatching, extended work with blocks and wblocks, dimensioning, use of attributes, library files, polylines, solids, system variables, and customizing AutoCAD. 77 contact hours.

Prerequisite: ETD 1320C or permission of the program director. AutoCAD III is a continuation of the Introduction to CAD, and AutoCAD II. This course covers the construction, viewing, and plotting of three-dimensional drawings of objects, including construction and architectural drawings. The major topics involve the construction of three-dimensional drawings by the use of various AutoCAD three-dimensional drawing facilities including (1) prismatic-object construction, (2) preconfigured primitive objects, (3) three-dimensional coordinates, and (4) three-dimensional surface entities. 77 contact hours.

Prerequisite: ETD 1320C or permission of program director. This is an introduction course using Revit architectural software to produce three dimensional (3-D) designs and details of buildings. Topics consist of the techniques and methods to create architectural buildings to include: site plans, floor plans, roof design, 3-D photo-realistic rendering, and creating two dimensional (2-D) architectural drawings from the construction’s documents set of structural drawings. 77 contact hours.

This course is an introduction to the new designing techniques and capabilities of solid modeling using the SolidWorks software. Topics include the integration of advance parametric solid modeling drawing tools into SolidWorks. 77 contact hours.

Prerequisite: ETD 2364C or permission of instructor. This course presents the advanced use of new designing techniques and capabilities of solid modeling using the SolidWorks software, including the integration of the advanced parametric modeling and drawing tools for SolidWorks. The course topics to be covered include advanced 3D sketching, advanced work planes, advanced assembly construction, bottom up and top down, part configuration, SolidWorks Tool Box applications, concept of mold design, and creation of sheet metal parts and assemblies. 77 contact hours.

Prerequisite: ETD 2364C or permission of program director. This course presents the complex application of advanced designing techniques and capabilities of solid modeling using the SolidWorks software, including the integration of the advanced parametric modeling and drawing tools for SolidWorks. The course topics covered include advanced sketching, advanced assembly construction, mechanism design, CosmosWorks, PhotoWorks, the creation of molded parts, and rendered parts. 77 contact hours.

Prerequisite: ETD 1350C or permission of program director. This course is a continuation of AutoCAD III, using Architectural Desktop software to produce 3-D designs and details of buildings. Topics include the techniques to create architectural buildings to include site plans and floor plans, shading and rendering, and creating 3-D solid architectural drawings and structural drawings. The use of the internet is also covered, with the software, to create 3-D drawings. 77 contact hours.

This course will provide an understanding of the basics of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulation and compliance for medical devices including how the various activities within a medical device company are affected by the FDA regulations. Additional coverage will include the applicable laws and regulatins enforced by the FDA; international standards and regulations; the regulations controlling medical device design and development; the medical device approval process; laboratory and clinical studies; the introduction to the Quality System Regulations (QSRs); and the FDA inspection process. 47 contact hours.

This course defines the role of quality in an industrial environment. Topics include the use of quality management techniques and quality philosophies, process development, techniques used for evaluation, approaches used on continuous operations, methods used to control quality, and the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) series of standards. The responsibility of quality assurance during the engineering, manufacturing, and marketing of a product is also covered. 47 contact hours.

This course provides coverage of the characteristics, fundamentals, and manufacturing properties of materials, including metal alloys, polymers, ceramics, and composites. The metal-casting processes and the shaping and forming processes are also covered along with the machines needed for manufacturing. 47 contact hours.

This course provides an introduction to the basic principles, and theories of lean manufacturing. Lean manufacturing involves identifying and eliminating non-value-adding activities in design, production, and supply chain management. The course introduces the concepts of Juran, Demming, Taylor, Ford, Shingo, and Ohno. The coverage also includes topics related to cost reduction, work-free manufacturing, continuous flow, Kaizen, the 5S’s, value stream mapping, modular manufacturing, and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE). 47 contact hours.

This course begins with an exploration of teams and how they work. Manufacturing teams create the opportunity to mix complementary technical work skills to improve the production process. The coverage includes the principles and tools used by self-directed teams in identifying and solving problems in the workforce. 47 contact hours.

This course provides an introduction to telecommunications and network cabling concepts and includes hands-on projects involving the standards and codes necessary for cable installation for copper and fiber optics. The course also covers cable types and topologies, designing and installing telecommunications rooms, and the use of test instruments including network analyzers. 32 contact hours.

This course focuses on the theories and principles of occupational safety and health in a practical and useful real world job related setting. The major topics include the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) compliance, safety standards, code enforcement, ergonomic hazards, mechanical hazards, falling, lifting, electrical hazards, fire hazards, industrial hygiene, radiation, noise, emergencies, and environmental safety. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisite: REA 0001. This course provides the students with an in-depth understanding of the principles and techniques of identifying, evaluating, and controlling risks associated with the development and production of medical devices. This course will cover risk management planning, risk analysis process, and risk management reporting. Topics will include the relationship between regulatory requirements and risk management, tools for hazard identification, methods for the mitigation of risks, and approaches for analyzing risk verses benefit. 47 contact hours.

This course will cover the change control activities and procedures that apply to the design of systems, the components within those systems, labeling and packaging, device manufacturing processes, production equipment, and manufacturing materials. Additional topics will include all associated documentation such as the quality system procedures, standard operating procedures, the quality acceptance procedures and data forms, and product-specific documentation. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisite: REA 0001. This course will provide an understanding of the processes and procedures using the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulation and compliance for the designing and manufacturing of medical devices. Topics include the design process, design tools and management, product and process development, documentation, verification and validation, post market surveillance, and corrective and preventative actions. 47 contact hours.

This course presents the principles and techniques for assessing the adequacy of a quality system for a medical device manufacturer. Coverage includes evaluating the quality system as it conforms to FDA regulatory requirements, standards, review of standard audit terms, audit types, audit concepts, and methods for planning, conducting, and reporting audits. 47 contact hours.

This course provides an introduction to the basic principles and theories of Six Sigma as used in the continual improvement process. The course examines the tools most common to six sigma projects and how and when to use them. Course coverage focuses on measurement methods, data collection, data integrity, and graphical methods of presenting findings. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisite: ETI 2624. This course provides the concepts and methods for implementing Six Sigma project management utilizing Six Sigma methodologies. The course will cover the aspects of developing projects, managing risk, understanding customers’ needs and requirements, estimating costs, developing schedules, integrating cost and schedule controls, and evaluating projects. This course will also utilize a variety of project management tools and performance measures including the model of define, measure, analyze, improve, and control (DMAIC). 47 contact hours.

This course provides an overview of the Lean Manufacturing concepts with a working knowledge of the tools required to implement and maintain a Lean Manufacturing facility. Course coverage includes mistake proofing, the 5S’s for operators, quick changeover, Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), cellular manufacturing, and the kanban system. 47 contact hours.

This course addresses the roles and responsibilities required for a Six Sigma Black Belt candidate. This course also covers the advanced six sigma tools beyond those tools using the model of define, measure, analyze, improve, and control (DMAIC). The student will be required to exhibit a mastery of the concepts and tools through projects, exercises and case studies as they apply to both manufacturing and service industries. 47 contact hours.

The student will develop a suitable Six Sigma project by utilizing the Six Sigma methodologies. A specific problem or set of problems will be identified and solved using the Six Sigma methods of improvement to deploy on the project. This course will emphasize the different phases of the project to include design, verification, and implementation. The completion of this project requires a written report and a formal presentation of the Six Sigma process. 47 contact hours.

This course defines the economic evaluation of engineering alternatives and analysis of cost allocation in technical operations. Topics include the time value of money and the economic impact of risk, inflation, depreciation, and capital budgeting with applications related to those areas. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisite: MAN 3504 or permission of the Dean. This course helps students to understand how quality products, processes, and services require integration across complex systems of customers, suppliers, technology, and people. This course covers the fundamental methods used to define quality, as well as how to connect this definition to measures that can be analyzed to drive quality improvements and control performance. This course helps students understand, integrate, and apply quality management (Six Sigma) concepts and techniques to better plan, organize, lead, and control quality improvement projects that can help organizations to better focus on achieving their strategic goals and objectives. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisite: MAN 3504 or permission of the instructor. This course presents the advanced machining processes, equipment, and systems used in competitive manufacturing environments. Characteristics of surface technology, micro-electronic device fabrication, quality assurance, human factors engineering, product liability, automation, and techniques of modern integrated manufacturing systems are presented. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisite: MAN 3504 and admission to the Technology Management or International Business BAS program. This course presents the basic concepts, principles, techniques of supply chain management. Emphasis will be on the student developing a solid enterprise wide view while centering them in the real themes, demands, and opportunities of an evolving and dynamic business workplace. This course will incorporate basic supply chain management, inventory management, and logistic management as they relate to the core aspects of the management practice. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisite: Admission to the Technology Management or International Business BAS program. The student should have a working knowledge of basic project management concepts and Project Management software tools. This course provides students with an understanding of the concepts of project management (PM) and its application in the information technology environment. Students will gain an understanding of the fundamentals of the project management framework and understand how to apply the nine project management areas — integration, scope, time, cost, quality, human resources, communications, risk and procurement management. The project management processes of initiating; planning, executing, controlling and closing used in information technology projects will be covered. Techniques suitable for management of large and small projects in business environments will be discussed. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisite: MAN 3504 or PLA 1763 or permission of the Dean. This course presents the basic principles, techniques, and benefits of lean manufacturing for a world-class manufacturing environment. Lean manufacturing involves identifying and eliminating non-value-adding activities in design, production, supply chain management, and customer relations as applicable to manufacturing and service organizations. 47 contact hours.

This course provides the basic foundation for both mechanical and electronic measurement techniques used in manufacturing environments. The course will integrate the concepts, principles, and techniques of mechanical measurement with the use of various types of instruments including micrometers, verniers, calipers, gages, and other types of measuring equipment. The course will also introduce the student to the basic measurement techniques employing electronic test equipment including the operation and usage of digital multimeters, function generators, and oscilloscopes. 47 contact hours.

"G" Prerequisite: (ENC 0020 and REA 0002) or EAP 1695 or satisfactory score on the SPC placement test. This course covers the origins and development of western civilization beginning with the ancient world and classical civilizations, the Middle Ages, the transition to modern states and politics of power, the Protestant and Catholic Reformations, and the Commercial Revolution of the 16th Century. Emphases are on the relevance of the political, social, economic and cultural trends of each period upon our present world society. This course partially satisfies the Gordon Rule writing requirements outlined in the General Education Requirements. 47 contact hours.

"G" Prerequisite: (ENC 0020 and REA 0002) or EAP 1695 or satisfactory score on the SPC placement test. This course covers the evolution and continuation of western civilization since the 16th Century. A study of governments from absolutism to democracy, European power politics; duels for world empire; scientific, cultural, political, social and industrial revolutions; nationalism, imperialism, and global conflicts. Emphasis placed on relevance of past history upon our present world society. This course partially satisfies the Gordon Rule writing requirements outlined in the General Education Requirements. 47 contact hours.

Offered as a part of the Semester Experience Abroad program in Seville, Spain with permission of Program Director. This course examines Spain's historical development from prehistoric times to the present. Particular emphasis is placed on tracing the effects upon modern Spain of the major events in the nation's history, as well as the impact of historical phenomena such as the Renaissance, the Enlightenment the Napoleonic Wars, and industrialization. The last part of the course examines the Spanish Civil War, Francoism, and the country's subsequent re-emergence in the International community. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisites: (ENC 0020, MAT 0024, REA 0002) or (MAT 0024 and EAP 1695). This course is designed to present the history, major components, status, ecology, conservation, and management of natural resources. Emphasis is placed upon the ecology, conservation, and management of natural resources including studies and examination of techniques and management programs implemented in the region. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisite: (ENC 0020, REA 0002 and MAT 0024) or (EAP 1695 and MAT 0024) or approval of the Dean or Academic Chair. This course is intended to provide an overview of environmental regulations and compliance issues related to current environmental law. Topics covered include the history and foundation of environmental regulations, current and possible future regulations and the manner in which compliance is achieved at local, state and federal levels. An in-depth examination of the applicable regulations and administrative compliance with administrative structure will be pursued to achieve the requisite knowledge of environmental issues. 47 contact hours.

This course will cover sustainability definitions, assessment and actions from a multidisciplinary perspective to help learners create a personal definition that will inform their actions. The course will examine the environmental, economic, and social dimensions of sustainability. Sustainability principles, policies, and programs will be explored on the local, national and global level. This class will teach students how to understand the complex confluence of social systems, environmental economics and ecological literacy. (Experimental Topic Course - This course will be offered for three semesters only: Term I, 2008-2009 through Term III, 2008-2009.)

Prerequisites: (ENC 0020 and REA 0002 and MAT 0024) or (EAP 1695 and MAT 0024). This course applies the basic principles of ecology to relevant problems and topics related to the environmental interaction of humans with the earth. The course is designed to highlight current environmental concerns in modern society and to explore potential solutions exemplified by the presentation of specific case histories. This course will also cover sustainability definitions, assessment and actions from a multidisciplinary perspective to help learners create a personal definition that will inform their actions. The course will examine the environmental, economic, and social dimensions of sustainability. Sustainability principles, policies, and programs will be explored on the local, national and global level. This class will teach students how to understand the complex confluence of social systems, environmental economics and ecological literacy. 47 contact hours.

EVT 3123 INSTRUCTIONAL METHODS IN MIDDLE SCHOOL TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION 3 credits

Corequisite: EVT 3946. This course prepares pre-service educators to design, develop, implement and evaluate effective curricula materials, methods and assessments in middle school technology education. The course focuses on the selection of standards-based teaching methods and assessment strategies for specific instructional settings. Curricula will be developed using the Sunshine State Standards, Standards for Technological Literacy and Florida Curriculum Frameworks for middle school Technology Education courses. 47 contact hours. Field experiences will be incorporated into EVT 3946.

This course is an introduction to the field of technology education. State and national curriculum trends are analyzed. The International Technology Education Associations Standards for Technological Literacy: Content for the Study of Technology will be used extensively by students. 47 contact hours. This course also has 15 hours of school based instruction in approved public school locations.

Prerequisite: Admission to the Technology of Education (6-12) BS program. This course covers planning, organizing, motivating and managing of the learning environment in technology education classrooms and laboratories. Topics include program standards and evaluation, record keeping, budgeting, professional development, lab safety, teacher liability, advisory committees, connections to industry and community, and student organizations. 32 contact hours.

Prerequisite: Admission to the Technology Education BS program. This laboratory-based course is an introduction to industry processes used to form usable products from wood, metal, and composite materials. Students will study and execute a variety of industrial processes including forming, separating, fabricating, conditioning and finishing. Emphasis will also be placed on the design process and the selection of appropriate materials for specific product and structural applications. Students will become proficient processing various industrial materials and writing curriculum. This course serves as a foundation for all other laboratory courses requiring the processing of materials. Safe and efficient use of tools and machines is stressed and incorporated in all facets of the course. 92 contact hours.

This laboratory-based course focuses on the control of equipment and processes with advanced technology. Students will learn about computer-aided manufacturing ( CAM ), computer numerical control (CNC), robotics, programmable controllers and th e emerging automated transportation systems by which people, raw materials and finished products are moved. Students will engage in a variety of problem solving activities to design, produce, test, and analyze systems in each area. Safe use of manufacturing tools will be stressed in all facets of the course. 92 contact hours.

EVT 3946 INSTRUCTIONAL METHODS FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION PRACTICUM 1-2 credits

Corequisite: EVT 3123. This course is designed to give practical experiences to students through field experience in public middle school classrooms. Students will report to public middle schools as observers and instructional participants in Technology Education. These field experiences will be incorporated into classroom discussions, investigations and reports, and various strategies for probing understanding within Instructional Methods in Middle School Technology Education. This course addresses specific Sunshine State Standards, subject matter competencies and pedagogy pertinent to the discipline and required for certification. 17- 32 contact hours. This course has forty (40) to sixty (60) hours of school-based instruction in approved public middle schools.

Prerequisite: Student must be in the ITE-NO program. Access to the Internet and familiarity with email procedures are required. This course is an overview of current policies and principles in vocational education including their historical, sociological, and philosophical bases. It is one of the four courses required to complete the professional preparation requirements for newly employed industrial, technical, health occupations and public service instructors teaching in non-degree vocational programs. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisite: Admission to the Technology Education BS program. This course provides a broad overview of the knowledge and processes of design. Students will study the technological problem solving process. Students will study the elements, principles and processes of design. Topics will include English and metric measurement, mechanical design and virtual design. Students will learn freehand technical sketching, basic elements of two-dimensional design and computer-aided drafting. Required student work will include a wide range of design problem solving and technical illustrations. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisite: Student must be in ITE-NO program. This course is designed to assist new Industrial of Career and Technical (ITE) teachers on temporary certification, to develop or expand their skills in constructing a comprehensive curriculum for technical classrooms and laboratories. It will focus on translating the ITE instructor's occupational knowledge and experience with the academic goals and objectives of their program into a coherent series of efficient and effective learning experiences for students. Selected course topics include evaluation of curriculum resources, development of self-instructional learning materials, service learning projects, teacher with-it-ness and program culminating projects. Access to the Internet and familiarity with email procedures are necessary. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisite: Admission to the Technology Education BS program. This laboratory-based course focuses on the fundamental concepts of information technology, communication design, graphics communications, digital imaging, web page, audio and video production, and desktop publishing. The emphasis is on a broad range of digital information and communications technologies and how to present them in technology education classrooms. Practical hands-on assignments will be used to reinforce learning. 92 contact hours.

Prerequisite: Admission to the Technology Education (6-12) BS program. Corequisite: EVT 4947. This course prepares pre-service educators to design, develop, implement and evaluate effective curriculum materials, methods and assessments in high school Technology Education. The course focuses on the selection of standards-based teaching methods and assessment strategies for specific instructional settings. Curricula will be developed using the Sunshine State Standards, Standards for Technological Literacy and Florida Curriculum Frameworks for secondary technology education courses. 47 contact hours. Field experiences will be incorporated into EVT 4947.

EVT 4365 BASIC TEACHING METHODS: INDUSTRIAL AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION 3 credits

Prerequisite: Student must be in the ITE-NO program. This course is designed to assist in-service Industrial and Technical Teachers, on temporary teacher certification, to develop or expand their skill in planning and delivering effective instruction in the technical classroom and laboratory. The course focuses on the selection of teaching methods for specific instructional settings. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisite: Admission to the Technology Education BS program. This laboratory-based course is a survey of energy forms and power systems, impacts of energy choices and electrical and selected electronics principles. Students will explore emerging electrical and electronics technologies such as solar power, nano solar technology, and fuel cells in terms of their implications for global societies, industries, and future careers. Students will learn practical concepts of DC circuits, resistance, power and magnetism, AC circuits, capacitance, inductance, reactance, impedance, phase, and circuit analysis. Laboratory exercises will allow students to build and test circuits, use electronic instruments, and design and construct energy-generating and power-transforming devices. This course serves as a foundation for all other laboratory courses. Safe use of electricity and electrical equipment will be stressed in all facets of the course. 92 contact hours.

Prerequisite: Student must be in the ITE-NO program. Access to the Internet and familiarity with email procedures is required. This course is one four courses required to complete the professional preparation requirements for employed Industrial-Technical Education (ITE) instructors. This course provides an overview of the rationale, legal and social foundations, and characteristics of education for students with special needs. It focuses on modifying the vocational education curriculum, laboratory, shop, student outcomes, learning activities, tests, media, etc. to accommodate the unique learning needs of minority, handicapped, disadvantaged, non-traditional, and other special needs students. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisites: Successful completion of all Technology Education BS program requirements and passing of all sections of the General Knowledge and Professional Education Exam. This course requires a teacher candidate to demonstrate competency on the twelve Florida Educator Accomplished Practices (FEAPs) at thepre-professional level during one semester of full day internship in a public or private school approved by the Dean. The internship also includes a series of mandatory professional leadership seminars. Contact hours: a minimum of 35 hours per week for 15 weeks.

EVT 4947 INSTRUCTIONAL METHODS FOR SECONDARY TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION PRACTICUM 1-2 credits

Corequisite: EVT 4333. This course is designed to give practical experiences to students through field experience in public high school classrooms. Students will report to public high schools as observers and instructional participants in technology education. Field experiences will be incorporated into Instructional Methods in Secondary Technology Education. 17-32 contact hours. This course has forty to sixty (60) hours of school-based instruction in approved public schools.

This is an executive level course introducing the student to the concepts and processes of fire service administration. The course will p repare the student for upper level fire service management. The course will focus on modern fire protection, resource management, fire prevention, and support services including intergovernmental coordination. 47 contact hours.

This is an executive level course introducing the student to the concepts and process of fire and risk reduction within a community. The course will p repare the student to study the community, assess community risks, develop supporting networks, develop strategies for intervention, action plans, and perform risk reduction program evaluation. 47 contact hours.

This course examines tools and techniques of rational decision making in fire rescue departments, including the use of databases, statistics, probability, decision analysis, utility modeling, resource allocation, cost-benefit analysis, and linear programming. 47 contact hours.

This course will provide the student with an overview of society's need for planning for disastrous situations. The lessons will discuss the best practice and proper methodologies required when developing land for farming or construction and disaster preventative measures. The course will also focus on mitigation measures which are required to reduce risk from natural and technological hazards. In addition, the course will provide the student with an understanding of interagency cooperation between emergency responders such as fire departments, police departments, and emergency medical personnel and the emergency manager to prevent or reduce injury and damage from a disaster. 47 contact hours.

This course will provide the student the opportunity to analyze many man-made and natural disasters. The focal point is to infuse each disaster with the role of today's Emergency Manager. This course will examine the response of an Emergency Manager to a disaster and the subsequent impact on other agencies. In addition, students will be introduced to methodologies dealing with disasters and the integration of other emergency responders, such as fire departments, police departments and emergency medical services. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisite: Admission to the Public Safety Administration BAS Program or permission of the dean. This course examines the history and the principles establishing Emergency Management in the United States. It describes the “Four Phases of Emergency Management,” relates processes to codes and laws governing Emergency Management, and examines Emergency Management and the terrorist threat. 47 contact hours.

This course is a study of the phenomena and incidents of fire; the principles of fire prevention, suppression, and protection, and review of municipal fire protection ratings and components; survey of professional fire protection career opportunities; survey fire detection and suppression systems. 47 contact hours.

A study of the guidelines for establishing an occupational safety ad health program for a fire department, plus safety procedures for members involved in rescue, fire suppression, and related activities. Emphasis is placed on performance objectives, and not a single correct way to achieve compliance. The guidelines discussed in the course are flexible so students can customize an occupational safety and health program that will meet their specific needs. 47 contact hours.

The course is a study of basic definitions of the chemical characteristics applicable to the chemistry of fire; it also discusses combustion, the principles of fire, heat measurement, heat transfer, and heat energy sources (sources of ignition). Emphasis is on emergency situations and the most favorable methods of handling fire fighting and control. 47 contact hours.

The curriculum covers the laws, rules and driving techniques for emergency vehicles, as well as an introduction to fire service hydraulics. Fire ground evolutions and pumping operations make up the practical part of the course. The evolution portion of the course includes the calculation of friction loss in hose and appliances, calculation of gallons per minute needed in fire streams, use of pre-connected lines, tandem pumping, drafting, relays and master streams. With the completion of this course, the student will have a good working knowledge of fire ground pumping operations and the ability to apply his or her skills to his or her respective fire departments. The student is required to hold a class “D” driver's license with an “E” endorsement from the state of Florida . 47 contact hours.

This course is a survey of the principles of fire prevention and investigation. It includes a study of fire hazards in various occupancies; a review of fire prevention codes; a study of procedures and techniques of fire prevention inspection, public relations, methods of determining the area of fire origin, fire cause, fire spread and location and preservation of evidence. 47 contact hours.

The course examines the latest strategies for developing and promoting fire and life safety education programs in local communities. The course themes include fire prevention as an injury control issue; prevention education as a way to form strong community-based conditions which will stabilize prevention programs; and the requirements for dynamic fire department leadership to integrate these themes successfully. 47 contact hours.

This course is a survey of fire protection systems and domestic water supply. The operational feature and functional characteristics of fire detection and suppression systems and devices will be studied. 47 contact hours.

This course is a study of the basic concepts of fire company leadership, including the human skills, leadership tools, problem solving, and goal achievement of a fire company officer. Emphasis will be placed on the role of the officer in the setting of the fire company. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisite: The student must have met the computer competency requirement. This course provides optional methods of managing both internal and external information. It explores information gathering, organization, and data systems. Topics include warning and communications systems, and crisis communications. It also provides a study of advanced applications of personal computers in emergency management including detailed analysis and application of current emergency management software. 47 contact hours.

This is a course of study of the principles and features of an Incident Command System (ICS), how an Incident Command System is organized, incident facilities and their purposes (such as, but not limited to, command post, staging area, bases, camps, and heliports-helispots), incident resources such as strike teams, task forces and single resources; and common responsibilities such as communications and forms in incident management. 16 contact hours.

Prerequisite: FFP 1824. This is a continuation of the study of the Incident Command System (ICS) constructing an incident management organization for a given incident or event including demonstrating knowledge of appropriate procedures for establishing command, transferring command, and terminating an incident; demonstrating knowledge of efficient incident resource management including logistics, finance, administration, and record-keeping; demonstrating a familiarity with air operations; and demonstrating knowledge of incident planning processes. 16 contact hours.

This course provides an in-depth study of the details and dynamics of natural and man-made hazards. This course includes methods and means to measure, monitor and predict the physical impact of hazards on society. 47 contact hours.

This course of study is designed primarily for fire-rescue and EMS personnel, although other emergency responders can benefit from the course. A background in hazardous materials is helpful but not required. The course covers the history and categories of terrorism and terrorist organizations in the United States and abroad, self-protection measures to be taken at explosive and nuclear-biological-chemical (NBC) incidents, crime scene and perimeter control procedures, defensive tactical operations, and building an Incident Command organization for terrorism responses. 16 contact hours.

This course examines the various types and methods of building construction and their influence on fire travel and life safety. Fire resistance of building materials and problems inherent in new construction as well as existing buildings are examined closely. 47 contact hours.

A study of building and life safety codes in relation to types of occupancies, building design, fire resistance of building materials, fire problems inherent in structures and life safety considerations. A problem solving emphasis is used to provide opportunities for application of building and life safety code enforcement methods to prevent and correct building design problems. 47 contact hours.

This course is a comprehensive study of building construction blueprints and plans. The course will teach the student how to assimilate information contained in construction working drawings, specifications, interpreting conventional graphic communications, and accepted standards and conventions related to fire protection and prevention inspections. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisite: FFP 1540. This is a survey of pre-engineered and portable systems, extinguishing agents, inspection procedures for code compliance and enforcement, and alarm systems. 47 contact hours.

This is a course of study in effective fire crime scene investigations including evidence preservation and collection of scene documentation. 47 contact hours.

A study of an arson investigator's responsibility in determining the point of origin, cause and development of a fire; motives of fire setters; methods used to determine the accidental or intentional nature of a fire; correct procedures of investigation, evaluation of evidence and prosecution. 47 contact hours.

This is a course of study in fire death and injury investigations, review of chemistry of hazardous materials, sources of information, motive for arson, and various arson sets and devices. 47 contact hours.

This course prepares the student to serve effectively as an organizational spokesperson, according to the current practices in the profession of public relations in relationship to the Fire Service. Particular emphasis will be placed on case studies in crisis communications and the role of the Public Information Officer (PIO) in the Incident Management System (IMS). 47 contact hours.

This course is a study of the instructor's responsibility in idea communication, learning and teaching concepts, job analysis, teaching objectives and instructional aids use. This course is required to become eligible to sit for the Florida State Fire Officer certification exam. 47 contact hours.

This is a course of study of how to develop courses based on nationally applicable performance standards for uniformed fire service personnel and to provide the knowledge, skill, and ability to develop a training curriculum. 47 contact hours.

This course introduces the federal, state, and local laws that regulate emergency services, national standards influencing emergency services, standard of care, tort, liability, and a review of relevant court cases. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisite: FFP 1780. This course covers the principles of organization and administration in fire protection service; the structure and function of the department, battalion and company as components of municipal organization; duties and responsibilities of the fire officer; a study of fire personnel management, training, budgeting, records, reports, and other relations. 47 contact hours.

This course provides a study of the design, development and delivery of public disaster safety education and programs including: methods of identification of disaster safety education and programs including: methods of identification of disaster safety programs; the selection of target programs and strategies to affect reduction; methods of designing and implementing information and education programs; methods of evaluating a program's impact. Studies include theoretical and practical skills training in individual, group and mass media communications, instructional skills, planning priorities, and evaluation techniques. 47 contact hours.

This course provides a study of emergency management systems including the following: career opportunities; tasks and responsibilities of the emergency management program manager; emergency management function; role of the emergency manager in mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery (short and long term). It also provides a study of past civil defense and current emergency management systems since its evolution from World War II. 47 contact hours.

This course is a study of the basic concepts involved in fire fighting, including the behavior, fire fighting fundamentals, principles of extinguishment; the proper role for a utilization of various fire companies; preplanning fire problems. This course is required to become eligible to sit for the Florida State Fire Officer certification exam 47 contact hours.

This course is a study of the principles utilized on the fire ground for maximum manpower and equipment utilization and fire ground administration at all levels from a small fire through major conflagrations. Emphasis will be on developing critical thinking in relation to crises. 47 contact hours.

This course provides a comprehensive study of all aspects of emergency preparedness related to natural and manmade disasters. Planning concepts and the planning process will be discussed; awareness and education programs and strategies will be reviewed; other essential preparedness action will be emphasized, e.g. training and exercises. 47 contact hours.

FFP 2821 INTEGRATED EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PLANNING SYSTEMS II (IEMS II) 3 credits

This course covers a broad range of planning topics, problems, and activities involved in developing a comprehensive yet flexible plan of response to major life, property, and environmental threatening emergencies and disasters at the state and local level. It also provides an overview of the managerial responsibilities and multi-dimensional skills necessary to properly coordinate and control a disaster situation. 47 contact hours.

FFP 2822 INTEGRATED EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PLANNING SYSTEMS I (IEMS I) 3 credits

This course provides an overview of the history and philosophy of current emergency management systems; defines terms and employment concepts for the development of an emergency management program; it provides an introduction of emergency planning concepts necessary to develop an integrated, generic, and comprehensive emergency operation plan. 47 contact hours.

This course provides the student specialized knowledge and skills necessary to develop programs that will reduce losses from future disasters, emergencies, and other extreme events caused by natural and man-made hazards. 47 contact hours.

This course provides the student specialized knowledge and skills necessary to develop programs and activities associated with providing disaster recovery assistance and mitigation actions that will reduce losses from future disasters. 47 contact hours.

This course focuses on the contingency planning process for disaster preparedness in the corporate world. The student will develop a step-by-step approach to emergency planning, response and recovery for companies of all sizes. 47 contact hours.

This course provides the student specialized knowledge and skills necessary to develop public policy related to emergency management, providing public policy leadership in the area of emergency management as part of the larger responsibility to protect the general welfare of the people. 47 contact hours.

This course provides the student knowledge and skills necessary for effective interpersonal relationships, including conflict management and the use of power and influence as they apply to emergency administration and leadership. It also addresses the budget process and other related administrative duties of an emergency management program manager. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisite: ENC 0020 or EAP 1695 or appropriate score on the SPC placement test. This is a survey course designed to help students gain an in-depth knowledge of the history of motion pictures and to understand the development of film and its influences over time. Students will view films ranging from silent masterpieces through current classics. The course will introduce technological developments as well as cultural and thematic developments in mass culture over time. This course has a substantial writing requirement. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisite: ENC 1101 or ENC 1121H or IDS 1101H. This course is designed to teach the techniques of motion picture writing, proceeding from concept to film treatment to script (short or feature length), utilizing the five-part story structure. Intended for students interested in understanding and writing film scripts. Emphasis on classic film genres: psychological thriller, action adventure, detective, science fiction, romance, and film noir. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisite: FIL 2100. A course designed to help students gain an in-depth knowledge of the techniques of motion picture writing and implement these techniques in original work of their own. Students will work on already existing story concepts, polish and/or revise story structure, dialogue, and action sequences, and complete a film screenplay. The course also offers students the opportunity to learn how to market their ideas and screenplays. This course has a substantial writing requirement. 47 contact hours.

This is a survey of public and private finance. Emphasis is placed on current problems of finance and the development of basic principles. The major topics of study include the monetary and credit systems of the United States, funds for capital markets, the supply of funds, and credit policies and problems. 47 contact hours.

A study of consumer buying practices, management of personal and family finances, spending income wisely, consideration of buying guides and consumer protection agencies. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisites: (ACG 2001 and ACG 2011) or ACG 2021 or FIN 1000, or permission of the dean and Admission to the College of Technology and Management BAS programs. College Algebra is recommended. This is an introductory course in financial analysis and decision-making from a management perspective. Topics include financial statement analysis, financial planning and forecasting, time value of money with analysis and computation tools, risk and rates of return, asset valuation, capital budgeting, and miscellaneous financial decision-making tools and methods. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisites: FIN 3403, ACG 2071, STA 2023, and admission to the Banking BAS program. This course examines the methods and processes necessary to assess the financial characteristics of a business entity from a lender or credit granting perspective. The course addresses the measurement, assessment, and evaluation of the short-term and long-term cash and capital requirements of a business entity. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisite: FIN 3403 or permission of the Dean. This course examines the nature and principles of individual wealth creation and preservation. The course introduces principles for consumer financial decision making and personal money management. It will also cover the characteristics and appropriate application of modern tax, risk management and insurance, money management, investment, retirement, and estate planning tools and methods. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisites: FIN 3403 and admission to the Banking or International Business BAS program or permission of the Dean. This course examines the global characteristics of money, monetary policy, and such Central Banking systems as the Federal Reserve and European Central Bank systems. Students will develop a qualitative and quantitative understanding of the nature of money, interest rate dynamics, intermediation, and financial market characteristics. Students will further examine the characteristics and structures of financial institutions such as banks, insurance companies and credit unions. 47 contact hours.

This course will provide a managerial examination of the major operating functions of the banking industry. Emphasis will be on the student developing a solid foundation from a managerial perspective: money and interest, deposits, negotiable instruments, bank loans, mortgages, commercial lending, specialized services, security, and ethics. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisite: FIN 3403 and admission to the Banking BAS program or permission of the Dean. This course examines the nature and role of banks and affiliated non-deposit financial intermediaries in a modern economy. The course will also cover the characteristics of a banking institution, banking structure and organization. The principles of bank accounting and financial performance systems, profitability, growth, competitive strategies and risk management will be major topics in the course. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisites: FIN 4324 and admission to the Banking BAS program. It is recommended that students take FIN 3461 prior to this course. This course examines the nature and role of the lending process, a crucial and fundamental skill of banking professionals. The course addresses the credit analysis evaluation of retail and commercial loan applicants; the development, specification, and perfection of an appropriate loan arrangement; and the subsequent monitoring, collection, and “unwinding” activities. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisites: FIN 3403 and admission to the Banking BAS program. This course examines the nature of the modern capital markets, investments, and portfolio management. It is intended to blend theory with appropriate application to create strategies to achieve successful value creation. The characteristics and valuation of equity, fixed income, and derivative securities will be addressed. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisite: FIN 3403 and admission to the Banking or International Business BAS program or permission of the Dean. This course examines the nature of the modern international financial system, factors influencing foreign exchange rates, and international capital and monetary markets. Students will develop qualitative and quantitative understanding of fixed and floating exchange rate monetary systems, the interaction of multinational interest rates. The student will examine inflation rates and Transactions and Economic Exposure, and risk management. Students will be expected to assess and determine specific strategies to reduce foreign exchange risk in commercial and financial institutions. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisite: Admission to the Banking BAS Program or permission of the Dean. This course is an examination of unique finance topics and problems that deserve additional depth and attention as the art and science of finance and banking evolves. The student will be introduced to the foundational principles, methodologies, application, and contemporary issues surrounding the course topic. 45 contact hours.

This course will introduce the student to the four skills of the French language (listening, speaking, reading, and writing) and will teach the student to appreciate the cultures of Francophone countries. 62 contact hours.

Prerequisite: FRE 1120 or instructor approval. This course will reinforce and expand the basic French language skills previously acquired. The course further develops listening, speaking, reading and writing skills as well as an understanding and appreciation of the cultures of French-speaking peoples. 62 contact hours.

Prerequisite: FRE 1121 or instructor approval. This course reviews and expands the French language skills previously acquired. The course content includes more advanced language structures and idiomatic expressions, with emphasis on conversational skills. There will be additional growth in vocabulary for practical purposes, including writing. A variety of reading selections dealing with French culture and civilization will be introduced. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisite: FRE 2200 or instructor approval. This course reviews and expands the French langage skills previously acquired by the students. The content should include, but not be limited to, more advanced linguistic structures and idiomatic expressions, with an emphasis on conversational skills. There should be additional growth in vocabulary for practical purposes. A variety of writing exercises and reading selections concerning the history and culture of France and other Francophone countries will be included. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisite: (ENC 0020 and REA 0002) or EAP 1695 or appropriate score on the SPC Placement Test. This course provides an orientation to the profession of funeral services. Topics include the historical role of funeral service from pre-Christian to modern times, functional role of the funeral service practitioner, sociology of funeral service, current and future trends, and funeral service organizations. Emphasis will be on the development of funeral service practices in the United States. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisite: Admission to program or program director approval. This course is a survey of the basic principles of disinfection and preservation as they relate to embalming. Especially stressed are the chemical principles involved in sanitation, disinfection, and embalming practice. The development and use of personal, professional, and community sanitation practices is addressed as well as use and precautions related to potentially harmful chemicals that are currently used in the field of funeral services. 32 contact hours.

Prerequisite: CGS 1060 or permission of the instructor. This course introduces students, through a hands-on approach, to the basic computer applications, which are part of the day to day operations of the funeral home. 32 contact hours.

Prerequisites: Admission into the Funeral Services AS program. This course will examine the responsibilities of the funeral director from the first call until the last service rendered to the family. The course will cover various religions, fraternal, military, secular, and traditional funeral customs. The funeral director's role as a counselor is emphasized. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisite: ENC 0020 and REA 0002 or EAP 1695 or appropriate score on the placement test. This course emphasizes the psychological and sociological dynamics of death, dying, and bereavement and the funeral director's role in counseling families through the process. Students will study the symbolic and ritualistic aspects of memorialization and their impacts upon the emotional experience of the bereaved. A clear understanding of the grief process and its variations among individuals as influenced by psychological factors is addressed. The course also addresses the funeral director as a facilitating agent for effective mourning through personal interaction and the design and implementation of the funeral. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisite: Program Director approval. The course of study will include legal methods of disposition, legal responsibilities of the funeral practitioner, common and statutory laws, Florida laws regulating funeral practices and establishments, crematory and cemetery laws, and probate laws for estates. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisite: BSC 1083. Corequisite: FSE 2101L. This course introduces the student to embalming through a study of the history, fundamentals, legal aspects, methods terminology, sanitation, and preservation of human remains. 47 contact hours.

Corequisite: FSE 2100. This course provides the student with learning activities, which will include selected experiences in the funeral home preparation room. Forty (40) hours of participation in the clinical setting are required to complete this course.

Prerequisites: FSE 2100, FSE 2101L. Corequisite: FSE 2120L. This course is designed to provide the student with the theories applied in restorative art procedures. The student will study the anatomical structure of the cranial and facial areas of the human skull, facial proportions and markings, methods and techniques used to restore facial features destroyed by traumatic or pathological conditions, and color and cosmetology theory. 47 contact hours.

Corequisite: FSE 2120. This course is a laboratory study of the anatomy of the human face with emphasis on developing the skills and procedures used in restorative art. 32 contact hours.

Prerequisites: FSE 2100, FSE 2101L. Corequisite: FSE 2141L. This course is a continuation of FSE 2100. Theories and principles of embalming, embalming chemicals, cavity treatments, and disaster management will be studied with an emphasis on application to specific cases. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisites: FSE 2100, FSE 2101L. Corequisite: FSE 2140. This course provides the student with learning activities which will include selected experiences in the funeral home preparation room. Application of embalming principles to specific cases is emphasized. Forty (40) hours of participation in the clinical setting are required to complete this course.

Prerequisites: HSC 1524, FSE 2100. This course is designed to introduce the student to the study of the cause and effect of disease on the human body. Topics of study will include: coroner and medical examiner, terminology, and general and special pathology. Emphasis will be on the tissue changes which affect the embalming process. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisite: FSE 2202. This course is designed to give the student an understanding of the principles of the operations of a funeral home. Topics to study will include merchandising, casket and vault construction, pre-need and at-need funeral arrangements, funeral services forms, death benefits, and vital statistics. Lecture and laboratory experience in funeral arrangements. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisites: BUL 2241, ACG 2001. Pre- or corequisite: FSE 1000. The study of the role and function of the funeral director as an effective manager. Emphasis is placed on small business management functions of planning, organizing, motivation, direction, and controlling in the funeral home setting. 47 contact hours.

Pre- or corequisites: FSE 2060, FSE 2201, FSE 2140, FSE 2120, FSE 2080, FSE 2160 or program director's approval. This seminar type course will review all necessary procedures and requirements for state and national licensure as a Funeral Director and Embalmer. 17 contact hours.

Prerequisite: Program director's approval. This course provides experience in the funeral home, under direct supervision of a licensed funeral director/embalmer, applying knowledge of theories and practices of funeral service. The student will perform duties and services as assigned by the preceptor and instructor to include surveillance of, and participation in, execution of total services rendered to the family. Service reports are required to be completed by the student. The student must register and take the National Board Examination given by the International Conference of Funeral Examining Boards. The course requires a minimum of 200 hours of supervised funeral home experience.

This course is designed to provide students with fundamental knowledge and skill in basic and intermediate commercial food production management. Included are basic principles and techniques of commercial food preparation, management of resources, use of commercial recipes, use and care of commercial equipment and evaluation of food products. The course includes safety and sanitation practices in commercial food operations. 120 contact hours.

"G" Prerequisite: (ENC 0020 and REA 0002) or EAP 1695 or appropriate score on the placement test. This course is a regional survey of the developing world to include China, South Asia, the Indian Perimeter, the Middle East, Africa and Latin America. These emerging, poor, developing regions are studied in order to understand the forces shaping the world of tomorrow. This course partially satisfies writing requirements outlined in the General Education Requirements. 47 contact hours.

"G" Prerequisite: (ENC 0020 and REA 0002) or EAP 1695 or appropriate score on the placement test. This course is a regional study of the former Soviet Union, including the Russian Federation, Japan, Europe, North America, Australia and New Zealand. These stable, wealthy, developed regions are studied in order to understand the counter force to those who would shape the world of tomorrow. This course partially satisfies writing requirements outlined in the General Education Requirements. 47 contact hours.

This is a survey course to acquaint the student with all aspects of business. This includes business ownership, management, marketing, information technology and financial resources. This course will enable the student to more intelligently pursue advanced business courses and to choose a business career. 47 contact hours.

This introductory course in international business is designed to provide an overview of international trade as it relates to: existing and emerging global markets, foreign investments, its impact on financial markets, international marketing, and the operation of multinational corporations. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisites: (ENC 0020 and REA 0002 and MAT 0024) or (EAP 1695 and MAT 0024.) This course emphasizes a study of minerals and rocks and their formation, geological processes, land forms and their interpretation, and the application of geological knowledge to human affairs. This course has a substantial writing requirement. 47 contact hours.

Corequisite: GLY 2010. This is a laboratory experience to accompany Physical Geology. The laboratory exercises emphasize a study of applications to the principles of physical geology. 45 contact hours.

Prerequisites: (ENC 0020, REA 0002 and MAT 0024) or (EAP 1695 and MAT 0024.) This course is a study of the geologic history of the earth, including concepts of the origin of the continents and the ocean basins, plate tectonics, the major physical events as recorded in the rocks of the continents and the evolutionary changes and processes in animals and plants through time. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisites: (ENC 0020 and REA 0002 and MAT 0024) or (EAP 1695 and MAT 0024) or satisfactory scores on the SPC placement test. This course will introduce the student to representative U.S. Parks by using fundamental geologic processes as a framework. Topics covered will include rocks and minerals, erosional processes, geologic time, plate tectonics and the relationship between these geologic processes and the establishment of parks and monuments. An ancillary course objective is to make travel and scenery more interesting and enjoyable through understanding of how the earth’s features have been developed through time. Topic 2 for International Study Abroad. Topic 2 may be repeated 2 times, 2 different locations, for a total of 6 credits. 47 contact hours.

GLY 2160 / TOPIC #2: GEOLOGY OF TROPICAL PRESERVES

Prerequisites: (ENC 0020 and REA 0002 and MAT 0024) or (EAP 1695 and MAT 0024) or satisfactory scores on the SPC placement test and interview/acceptance by International Programs office. This course will introduce the student to representative International Parks and tropical preserves by using fundamental geologic processes as a framework. Topics covered will include rocks and minerals, erosional processes, geologic time, plate tectonics and the relationship between these geologic processes and the establishment of parks and monuments. This course is a field taught course. The students will be required to travel to the chosen international location. May be repeated up to 6 credits at different international locations. 47 contact hours.

This course is an introduction to the basic design principles, concepts and processes necessary for good graphic design. Students learn design solutions that will turn ideas into well-arranged compositions. The students will receive a comprehensive foundation in using elements of design to give form to creative ideas. 62 contact hours.

Prerequisites: CGS 2525 and DIG 2109 or permission of program director. This course provides the student with information and hands-on experience using type as a design element. The course addresses techniques, applications and problem-solving strategies specific to typographic layout and design. An introduction to electronic typesetting and page layout will utilize software specific to the graphic design industry. 92 contact hours.

This course is a chronological survey of the techniques of critical thinking and problem solving as applied to graphic design communications beginning with the advent of the Industrial Revolution and continuing through to the 21st century. Specifically targeted for the graphic design student, this course contains a chronology of advertising, marketing, and mass media approaches in order to outline the process of visual strategies and campaigns. Exploration of genres, styles, and practices are detailed through the use of hands-on projects and demonstrations. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisite: CGS 1060 or by permission of the instructor. This course is a hands-on introduction to computer graphics software and hardware, technology concepts, and terminology applicable to artwork in the graphic design industry. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisites: ART 1300C, GRA 1100C, GRA 1104C. This course is an extension and synthesis of the basic concepts of design as they apply to specific problems of Graphic Communication. The process of problem-solving by design, the visualization of solutions, and the correlation of form and content will be studied. The course also provides for the experience of designing with type as visual shape and iconography. Students will build on skills learned in prerequisite courses and will learn to select appropriate digital media for creative visual problem solving. 92 contact hours.

Prerequisites: GRA 2111C, DIG 2115C, GRA 2151C. This course expands the students' understanding and process of graphic problem solving. Through the use of graphic software applications, the student will develop the essential correlation of form and content as it relates to the visualization of creative design solutions. Students will build upon skills learned in prerequisite courses and will select and apply various techniques appropriate for dynamic image creation. Students will research and analyze clients' needs and goals, and apply the design process to develop successful communication solutions. Students will devise and produce digital graphic creations that emphasize the effective use of layout, design, typography, and digital graphic techniques to solve specific communication challenges unique to the design industry. 92 contact hours.

Prerequisites: DIG 2115C, GRA 2151C, GRA 2111C. This course develops the essential understanding of the hardware and software required to create and deliver multimedia designs. The student will be introduced to the fundamentals of creating and editing graphic images used in, or in combination with, print, web, animation, and video presentations. Students will have the opportunity to learn how to manipulate text, capture images, produce simple two-dimensional animations and intermix these components into multimedia presentations. 92 contact hours.

Prerequisite: GRA 2103C or permission of instructor. This is a computer-based course designed to develop the students' skills in computer illustration. Students will learn through the use of the computer how to create, select, manipulate and arrange graphic objects used in computer illustrations. Students will utilize layout techniques, modify and reshape text, manage files and prepare their work for print output and electronic presentation. 92 contact hours.

Prerequisites: DIG 2109 and GRA 1104C or permission of program director.This is a computer-based course designed to develop the students' skills in digital publication design. Students will learn through the use of the computer how to develop multiple page layouts, import text and digital images, file management, and output for screen and print production. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisites: GRA 2111C, DIG 2115C or permission of program director. This course is an introduction to art and copy preparation for printing reproduction. Course activities provide a hands-on experience with materials, techniques and application of pre-press printing procedures. 92 contact hours.

Prerequisites: ART 1201C, ART 1300C. This course is an introduction to the concepts and methods of illustration which permit visual-verbal relationships to be formed. Stressing concept, students will develop visual solutions, which parallel and/or expand upon verbal information. The student will also develop self-expression within the parameters of the field of illustration and the practical aspects of an illustration career. A wide variety of media and imagery will be employed. 92 contact hours.

Prerequisite: Permission of program director. This course is designed to develop the knowledge and skills essential to graphic artists and design professionals in the visual communications industry. The course will highlight industry professionalism, legal and business practices, standards and ethics, copyright laws as well as artists' rights. Students will examine the concept of entrepreneurship and skills needed to operate a small business effectively. Part of the course will involve student internship at a pre-approved location. 62 contact hours.

Prerequisite: Permission of program director. This course is designed to develop students' strategies for portfolio presentations to employers and clients, using critical analysis, selection and visual expertise. Students will assemble and evaluate their work in order to develop professional graphic design, and/or photographic portfolios. Students will also learn to develop alternate visual strategies as they apply to portfolio requirements set by industry standards. 62 contact hours.

This course introduces students to the four skills (listening, speaking, reading and writing) of Modern Greek and to the culture of Greece. 62 contact hours.

Prerequisite: GRK 1120 or permission of instructor. This course reinforces previously acquired basic skills in Modern Greek. The course further develops listening, speaking, reading and writing skills as well as an understanding and appreciation of the culture of Greece. 62 contact hours.

This course is an introduction to the many facets of the hotel-motel and food service industries. The course includes a study of the history, scope and innovations in the industry. The course includes guest lectures from the industry and visits to local hospitality establishments. Students will see the advantages of the hospitality and tourism industry as a career path. 47 contact hours.

This course provides training on the skills necessary for supervising employees and the interpersonal skills required between employers and employees. It discusses motivation, communication skills for effective leadership and managing conflict in the hospitality industry. 47 contact hours.

This course presents a systematic approach to managing housekeeping operations in the hospitality industry. Emphasis is placed on the role of the housekeeping department and understanding the managerial skills necessary to efficiently operate this department. 47 contact hours.

This course is designed to acquaint the student with front office procedures. Topics include: hotel organizations; front office responsibilities; front office accounting; check-out settlement; night audit; planning and evaluating operations; and revenue management. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisite: HFT 1000. This course is designed to develop marketing understanding in the hospitality industry. Topics include: segmentation and the hospitality industry; positioning in line with consumer preferences; the channels of distribution; marketing in perspective; marketing research; sales; advertising; public relations; promotions; data base marketing; packaging; strategic hospitality marketing; individual guest behavior; guests of tomorrow; marketing data and information systems. 47 contact hours.

This course enables students to enhance workplace skills through supervised practical experience. In addition the student must complete assignments including a term project. This course requires practical work experience or participation in a formalized internship program in an approved segment of the hospitality/restaurant industries. Faculty makes regular appraisals of the learning progress through on-site visitations and consultations with supervisors. Sixty industry work hours equals one credit hour. 120-180 contact hours.

Pre- or corequisite: HFT 2450. This course covers the basic principles of food service operations with topics including: menu development; dining service styles and procedures; beverage service styles and procedures; service equipment and supplies; facility layout, décor, cleaning and maintenance; casual/theme restaurants; banquets and catered events; room service; food service in related hospitality facilities such as academic, military and quick food. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisites: HFT 1000, HFT 1941. This course provides an overview of club and resort operations. Club topics include: the club board and its general manager; service excellence in clubs; leadership in club operations; quality management systems; strategic management in clubs; marketing clubs; club financial management; club computer systems; golf operation in clubs; club fitness, aquatics and tennis operations. Resort topics include: major recreational activities; personnel organization and human relations; front-of-the house management; plant and grounds maintenance; security and safety; risk management; the expectations of the resort guest and how the guest differs from a typical hotel guest. 32 contact hours.

Prerequisites: HFT 1000, HFT 1500, HFT 1941 or approval of instructor. This course is the study of cost controls for food and beverage operations, purchasing, receiving, storage, preparation and service. Emphasis is on controlling, analyzing costs, and using financial management techniques. 47 contact hours.

This course is designed to acquaint students with the legal aspects of hotel, food and travel acquisition. The student will learn: historical legal definitions and the court system; the legal relationships of the innkeeper-guest; the legal obligations of a hotel to a guest; the "duty" owed guests by the owner; the liabilities and right of restaurateurs and beverage operators and emerging areas of concern. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisites: (HFT 1000 and HFT 1500) and (HFT 1941 or permission of instructor). This course defines the scope and segmentation of the convention and group business market, describes marketing and sales strategies to attract markets with specific needs and explains the operational techniques to meet these needs as part of the meeting and convention business. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisite: HFT 1941. This course enables students to enhance workplace skills through supervised practical experience. Sixty (60) industry work hours equals one credit hour. In addition, the students must complete assignments as well as a term project. Faculty makes regular appraisals of the learning progress through on-site visits and consultations with supervisors. 180 contact hours.

Prerequisites: Admission to the Health Information Management A.S. degree program or the Medical Coder program and (CGS 1060 or Computer/Information Literacy Competency requirement), HSC 1531, and either BSC 1083 or (BSC 2085/2085L and BSC 2086/2086L). This course is an introduction to the health information (medical record) department, the role of the health information technician as a member of the health care team and the health information professional organization. Content to be addressed includes the fundamentals of health information practice, content and format of various types of medical records, numbering and filing systems, and health care data sets. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisite: (CGS 1060 with a grade of “C” or better or Computer/Information Literacy Competency requirement) and HIM 1102 with a grade of “C” or better. Pre- or corequisite: HIM 2652 with a grade of “C” or better or program director approval. This course provides an overview of healthcare informatics project management and introduces the concepts necessary to identify the major components that lead to the successful completion of an healthcare informatics project. Concepts include project planning; tracking and implementation; task delegation; time, money, and outcomes management of projects. 47 contact hours.

Pre- or corequisite: CGS 1060 with a grade of “C” or better or Computer/Information Literacy Competency requirement or program director approval. This course studies the collection and organization of patient health information, the effective management of information using computer technology, and the impact of such technology on medical research, education, and patient care. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisite: HIM 1000 with a grade of "C" or higher or program director approval. Pre- or corequisite: HSA 1100 with a grade of "C" or higher. This course serves as an introduction to nomenclature and classification systems, reimbursement issues, and indexes and registries in a health information (medical record) department. Related health information management practices in ambulatory care, long term care, rehabilitation, and mental health facilities are addressed. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisite: Admission to the Health Information Management A.S. Degree or the Medical Coder CT program and (CGS 1060 with a grade of "C" or higher or Computer/Information Literacy Competency requirement) and HIM 1000 with a grade of "C" or higher. This course is an introduction to theory and practical methodology utilized in a health information (medical record) department. Computer and information systems in health care are discussed with emphasis on systems encountered by health information managers. Included is a review of new technologies in relation to the evolving paperless electronic medical record. 32 contact hours.

Pre- or corequisite: HIM 1102 with a grade of "C" or higher or program director approval. This course introduces building healthcare information architecture for integrated delivery systems. Database theory, design, and management concepts with emphases on data integrity, security, and data mining/trending using query and report generation from healthcare data warehouses will be addressed. Workflow and process re/design to support clinical, financial, and administrative reporting and decision making will also be covered. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisites: Admission to the Health Information Management AS program or Medical Coder CT program and (CGS 1060 with a grade of "C" or higher or Computer/Information Literacy Requirement), HSC 1531 and either BSC 1083 or (BSC 2085/2085L and BSC 2086/2086L with a grade of "C" or higher). This course focuses on general principles, etiology and pathophysiology of human diseases on homeostatic mechanisms. A living body systems approach is utilized which includes basic anatomy, physiology, manifestations of disease states, and medical complications. Diagnostic procedures and treatment of each disease are investigated. Selected areas addressed include: cellular structure, immune system, infectious disease, neoplasms, inherited disease, urinary, reproductive, digestive, respiratory, circulatory, nervous, endocrine, musculoskeletal, integumentary and sense organ systems. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisites: HIM 1000 with a grade of "C" or higher, HSA 1100 with a grade of "C" or higher or program director approval. Pre- or corequisite for Health Information Management A.S. students: HIM 1110 with a grade of "C" or higher. This clinical practice allows the student to experience and practice generic health information (medical record) department functions in the either a simulated or actual health information environment. Topics addressed include typical workflow patterns; admission/registration processes; record assembly and analysis activities; management of standard health record documents and incomplete records; record filing and numbering systems; and retention and retrieval procedures. The student will become familiar with and/or utilize various types of equipment used in health information departments. 60 contact hours.

Prerequisites for Healthcare Informatics Certificate students: HIM 1102, HIM 1212, HIM 1002, HIM 2652 all with grades of "C" or higher or program director approval. Pre- or corequisite for Healthcare Informatics A.S. students: HIM 2004 with grade of "C" or higher. This course allows the student to participate in an internship associated with healthcare informatics operations and activities within a healthcare setting. The student will apply knowledge and skills gained from the healthcare informatics theoretical courses in an actual healthcare environment. 32 contact hours.

Prerequisite: all Healthcare Informatics Certificate courses with grades of "C" or higher or program director approval. This course focuses on theories and principles of healthcare informatics in order to integrate and apply these concepts to real-world electronic health/record functions. The course may involve case studies and/or other projects. The student will produce reports and portfolio documentation as assigned by the instructor. 32 contact hours.

Pre- or corequisite: Admission to the Health Information Management A.S. Degree or the Medical Coder CT program and CGS 1060 or Computer/Information Literacy Competency requirement. This course is an in-depth study of the federal, state and local laws which govern the preparation and use of medical records in the health care delivery system. Topics include the medical record as a legal document and release of information. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisites: Any college level MAC, MGF or STA course with a grade of "C" and HIM 1000 with a grade of "C" or program director approval. This course addresses computation of rates and percentages for basic healthcare statistics with introduction to vital statistics, data display, report generation, and research methodologies. 32 contact hours.

Prerequisites: (CGS 1060 with a grade of "C" or Computer/Information Literacy Competency requirement), HSC 1531 with a grade of "C" and either BSC 1083 or (BSC 2085/2085L and BSC 2086/2086L with grades of "C"). Pre or Co requisites: HIM 1000 with a grade of "C" and HIM 1430 with a grade of "C". This course is an introduction to the basic coding principles of the International Classification of Diseases (ICD) coding system. 47 contact hours.

Pre- or corequisites: (CGS 1060 with a grade of "C" or higher or Computer /Information Literacy Requirement), HSC 1531 with a grade of "C" or higher or program director approval. This course will review the various medical coding systems used for reimbursement of healthcare services and focus primarily on International Classification of Diseases (ICD) and Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) coding systems utilized by hospitals, clinics, and physician offices. Various reimbursement methodologies including Diagnosis Related Groups (DRGs), Ambulatory Payment Classification Groups (APCs), and Resource-Based Relative Value Scale (RBRVS) will be addressed. The use of computer software and systems such as encoders, charge master and revenue cycle tools, and electronic billing processes to support accurate and efficient coding, billing, and reimbursement operations will also be covered. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisites: HIM 1430 and HIM 2222 with grades of "C" or higher or program director approval. Pre- or corequisite: HSC 1149C with grade of "C". This is an advanced course in the use of the International Classification of Diseases (ICD) coding systems. The course is designed to increase the quality and accuracy of code selection by applying the decision-making process using well defined medical record review methodologies and official coding guidelines. The course will also provide methodologies to conduct validation studies of coded data, evaluate the content of medical record documentation, and verify the accuracy of Diagnosis Related Group (DRG) and/or Ambulatory Payment Classification (APC) assignments. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisites: (CGS 1060 with a grade of "C" or Computer/Information Literacy Competency requirement), HSC 1531 with grade of "C" and either BSC 1083 or (BSC 2085/2085L and BSC 2086/2086L with grades of "C"). Pre- or corequisites: HIM 1000 with a grade of "C"and HIM 1430 with a grade of "C". This course is an introduction to the basic coding principles, characteristics and conventions of coding using the Physicians Current Procedure Terminology (CPT) coding nomenclature. Students should have an understanding of medical terminology. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisites: HIM 1430, HIM 2222 and HIM 2253 or program director approval. Pre- or corequisite: HSC 1149C. This course will apply coding principles from an outpatient coding perspective. It will utilize both International Classification of Disease (ICD) and Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) coding classifications. The course will prepare the student to work with reimbursement methodologies and issues, such as Ambulatory Payment Classifications (APCs) and Resource-Based Relative Value Scale (RBRVS). 47 contact hours.

Prerequisite: HIM 1110 with a grade of "C" or program director approval. Pre- or corequisites: HIM 1211 and HIM 2012 with grades of "C". Corequisite: HIM 2810. This course is an introduction to supervisory management, human resources, personnel and financial management. Included are employment skills, budgeting, human relations, and methods for analyzing and improving systems. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisite: This course is for Health Information Management A.S. students only. HIM 2500 with a grade of "C" or program director approval. Pre- or corequisites: HIM 2214C, HIM 2234, HIM 2283, and HSC 1149C all with grades of "C". Corequisite: HIM 2820. This course is an introduction to health care Quality and Performance Improvement, Utilization Management, Risk Management, and Credentialing. An introduction is also provided in basic health care research methodology, epidemiology, as well as statistical analysis, reporting, and interpretation. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisite: CGS 1060 with a grade of "C" or higher or Computer/Information Literacy requirement. Pre- or corequisite: HIM 1102 with a grade of "C" or higher or program director approval. This course addresses information systems theory, electronic health/medical record concepts and associated infrastructure and applications, as well as strategic planning and implementation of health/medical record information systems. Additional issues to be covered include legal, ethical, and regulatory concepts, privacy and security requirements, best practices, and future trends. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisite: HIM 2033C or program director approval. Corequisite: HIM 2034C. This clinical practicum allows the student to experience and practice transcription in an acute care or alternative care setting. Topics addressed will be legal and ethical issues, confidentiality, and proper transcription techniques and procedures. The student will become familiar with and utilize various types of equipment used in transcription. 60 contact hours.

Prerequisites: HIM 1800, HIM 2222 and HIM 2253 with grades of "C". Pre- or corequisites for Medical Coder students: HIM 1211, HIM 2234, HIM 2283 and HSC 1149C with grades of "C". Corequisite for Health Information Management A.S. students: HIM 2500. This course allows the student to perform medical coding functions in a professional practice setting which may include either a simulated or actual health information (medical record) environment. Students will apply knowledge and skills for coding patient records using the International Classification of Diseases (ICD) and/or the Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) coding systems. 90 contact hours.

Prerequisite: HIM 2500, HIM 2810 with grades of "C" or better or approval of program director. Pre- or corequisite: HIM 2510 with grade of "C" or better. This clinical practice allows the Health Information A.S. degree student to participate in health information (medical record) management functions in either an acute care or other health record setting. Topics addressed include various organization and supervision activities. The student will become familiar with and utilize various types of equipment, systems and processes used in health information departments. 90 contact hours.

Prerequisite: ENC 0020 or EAP 1695 or appropriate score on the SPC placement test or permission of program director. This course, exclusively for students in the Cambridge International Summer Schools Programs, is designed to offer historical topics of special interest to students combined with actual travel and study on-site at one of Europe's oldest and most prestigious universities. Such course offerings include the study of history (British and European)--historical periods, movements and figures--as detailed in the Cambridge catalogue. Variable content depending on the Cambridge course listings for the respective summer term is designated. The course includes lectures, discussions, field trips and multiple writing experiences. In addition, the course involves extensive orientation and preparation plus careful monitoring of student work and progress while at Cambridge.

This course includes laboratory analysis of selected current health indicators using appropriate evaluation techniques. Students will determine their current health status and develop a functional program to foster optimal wellness. Within these parameters, students will develop a knowledge and understanding of nutrition and physical fitness as it relates to good health. Individualized nutritional programs will be designed with the use of a current computer software program. 32 contact hours.

Pre- or corequisite: (CGS 1060 with a grade of “C” or better or Computer/Information Literacy Competency requirement) or program director approval. This course is an introduction to health care facilities and health delivery systems including their purpose, organization, general functions and staffing. Facilities such as hospitals, nursing and rehabilitation centers, health maintenance organizations, private and public outpatient clinics and health care centers are analyzed and discussed. Additional topics include an overview of accreditation standards; licensure agencies; reimbursement systems; legal/ethical issues; healthcare computerization; documentation, quality, compliance, and regulatory requirements. 47 contact hours.

This course is designed for the organized presentation of current issues within the health care system. Emphasis focuses on diverse areas of health and is appropriate for persons directly or indirectly involved in provision of health care or health education. Group discussions will be used to define problems and explore solutions. Awareness levels of participants will be enhanced through classroom participation, presentations and projects. These are to include (but not be limited to) new technology, consumer education, health policies, economics and innovations for change. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisite: Admission into the Health Services Administration BAS Program or permission of the Dean. This course explores the social,economic, political, technological and legal forces that influence the delivery of health care in the United States. The organization, financing and delivery of health care are examined, as are the legislative and policy processes related to health care. 47 contact hours or equivalent.

Prerequisite: HSA 3104. This course is designed to introduce students to a range of issues related to health and health care in the United States. Course content will give students the opportunity to explore differing perspectives as they develop a deeper understanding of the issues and enhance their research and communication skills. The course will enable students to analyze and evaluate evidence regarding controversial issues and allow them to develop and practice skills in formulating and writing well-informed, well-articulated arguments and reflections. 47 contact hours or equivalent.

Prerequisite: HSA 3104. This course provides students with an overview of the principle financial mechanisms in the U.S. Healthcare Industry and the critical issues the industry currently faces. Additionally, it provides students with a foundation in using financial tools which will enable them to better understand health care finances and analysis within the health care system. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisite: HSA 3104. This course will explore ethical behavior in various health care settings. Students will analyze decision making models, theories, values, and professional obligations and apply them to their roles as health care providers. 32 contact hours or equivalent.

Prerequisite: HSA 3104. This course is an overview of the role and scope of research as it relates to the support of decision making. This course develops the basic skill of critically analyzing research findings. Research methods are introduced with emphasis placed on analyzing key elements of research reports as a basis for determining the appropriateness of the research results for evidence-based health service’s practice. 47 contact hours or equivalent.

Prerequisite: HSA 3104. This course will focus on past and present interventions that affect supply and demand for health care at community, state, regional, and national levels. Health planning and regulatory entities will be presented. Strategic management and program planning in the context of current economic and market conditions will be discussed and students will formulate practical implications based on current literature. 47 contact hours or equivalent.

HSA 4184 LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT IN HEALTH RELATED ORGANIZATIONS 3 credits

Prerequisite: HSA 3104. This course focuses on the theories, concepts and principles of leadership. Emphasis will be on the development of leadership skills related to personal and professional behavior, communication, organization and self-examination. This course explores opportunities to develop leadership roles appropriate in Health-Related Organizations. 47 contact hours or equivalent.

Prerequisite: HSA 3104 or permission of the Dean. This course focuses on the theories, concepts and principles of health information systems and development of critical thinking skills for use in practice/working in health care informatics. Current trends and issues in using, designing, and managing heath care information systems will be examined. Students, applying evidence-based knowledge, will analyze the design and implementation of health care information systems. 47 contact hours or equivalent.

Prerequisite: HSA 3104. This course focuses on the theories, concepts and principles of health care risk management and development of an integration of concepts relevant to health care risk management. Current trends and issues in using, designing, and managing health care risk management systems will be examined. Students, applying evidence-based knowledge, will analyze the design and implementation of health care risk management systems. 47 contact hours or equivalent.

Prerequisites: Either BSC 1083 or (BSC 2085/2085L and BSC 2086/2086L) or program director approval. Pre- or corequisite for Health Information Management, and Medical Coder students: CGS 1060. This course will provide the student with general pharmacology concepts and principles in the management of client care. The knowledge and skills required for safe, effective administration of therapeutic drugs and indications and contraindications associated with drug therapy are an integral part of this course. 32 contact hours.

Prerequisites: (ENC 0020 and REA 0002 and MAT 0024) or (EAP 1695 and MAT 0024) or satisfactory score on the placement test. This course provides a survey of the agents of infectious diseases and the principles of infection control and epidemiology. Safe handling of infectious materials and the use of personal protective equipment are emphasized. 32 contact hours.

Pre- or corequisite: CGS 1060 or program director approval. This course is an introduction to medical terms and abbreviations utilized by health care professionals in patient care settings. To orient students to the elements of medical terms, their abbreviations, meanings and appropriate spellings. 32 contact hours.

This course is designed to acquaint the student with current issues that affect personal and community health. Health education is presented so the student is able to develop attitudes, principles, and habits, through a discovery of knowledge that will help maintain and improve his/her own health and that of the community. 47 contact hours.

This course covers essential information in first aid knowledge, skills, and judgment with regard to emergency treatment of injuries and sudden illness. Successful completion of the course with a grade of "C" or better qualifies the student for the American Red Cross Standard First Aid Certificate and C.P.R. certification. 32 contact hours.

This course comprises information first responders need to provide appropriate initial care, regardless of the type of emergency. The course stresses the steps to follow in an emergency until more advanced medical personnel can arrive. The student will use breathing devices, including resuscitation masks, bag-valve-mask (BVM) resuscitators, and supplemental oxygen. 32 contact hours.

Prerequisite: MAT 1033 or permission of program director. This course focuses on providing students with the comprehensive knowledge and skill base needed to make evidence-based decisions. Methods of critical evaluation of data needed to support planning, implementation, and evaluation will be emphasized. Students will address concerns in the professional work setting by analyzing decisions made through use of evidence. 17 contact hours.

Prerequisite: HSA 3104. This course is designed to assist students in recognizing and analyzing the interrelationships between individuals, population group, and communities in determining the health status of each. Students will explore the complex determinants of health and disease, the impact of economic, social, environmental and cultural concerns on community health status, and community organizations that help shape community health. Course content integrates concepts from behavioral, biological and natural sciences, with emphasis on epidemiology, to examine the history and foundation of community health. 47 contract hours or equivalent.

Prerequisite: HSA 3104. This course is designed to develop student's knowledge and theoretical insight into the historical and contemporary developments, trends, fundamental concepts and strategies in Health Promotion practice and its role at local, national and international levels. Students will explore the most common theories from behavioral and social sciences that address individual motivations and obstacles to positive health behavior or behavior change, as well as social-based, organization-based and eco-social theories, including the Health Belief Model, the Theory of Planned Behavior, the Transtheoretical Model, Social Support Theory, Social Learning Theory, and Diffusion of Innovations. 47 contact hours per week or equivalent.

Prerequisite: Final Semester of program or permission of the Dean. This capstone course is designed to provide students an opportunity to apply their knowledge of a chosen professional health care or human studies role through teaching, internship, observation or work experience. This course will use selected sites on and off campus to develop the expanding role of the provider in the health and human services system. 62 contact hours or its equivalent.

"G" Prerequisite: ENC 0020 or EAP 1695 or appropriate score on the CPT. This course examines Western cultural and aesthetic perspectives from the Ancient to Renaissance periods with an emphasis on the visual, literary, philosophical, and performing arts. This course partially satisfies the writing requirements outlined in the General Education Requirements. Credit is only given for one of the following: IDS 1101H, HUM 2210, or HUM 2210H. (Students who received credit for HUM 2250 cannot also receive credit for HUM 2210 or HUM 2233.) 47 contact hours.

HUM 2210H HONORS WESTERN HUMANITIES I (Ancient through Renaissance) 3 credits

"G" Prerequisite: (Appropriate score on the CPT) or (acceptance into the Honors College) or approval of the program director. This course is a study of various epochs of Western culture from the ancient to Renaissance periods with emphasis on analysis and synthesis of ideas and structure in the visual arts, literature, philosophy, and music. It stresses development of personal aesthetic sensibilities and commitment to intellectual curiosity. This course partially satisfies the writing requirements outlined in the General Education Requirements. Credit is only given for one of the following: HUM 2210, IDS 1101H, or HUM 2210H. (Students who received credit for HUM 2250 cannot also receive credit for HUM 2210 or HUM 2233.) 47 contact hours.

"G" Prerequisite: ENC 0020 or EAP 1695 or satisfactory score on the SPC placement test. This course examines Western cultural and aesthetic perspectives from the Baroque to the Modern periods with an emphasis on the visual, literary, philosophical, and performing arts. This course partially satisfies the writing requirements outlined in the General Education Requirements. HUM 2210 is not a prerequisite for this course. Credit is only given for one of the following: HUM 2233 or HUM 2233H or IDS 1102H. 47 contact hours. (Students who received credit for HUM 2250 cannot also receive credit for HUM 2210 or HUM 2233.)

"G" Prerequisite: (Appropriate score on the SPC placement test) or (acceptance into the Honors College) or approval of the program director. This course is a study of various epochs of Western culture from the Baroque to the Modern periods with emphasis on analysis and synthesis of ideas and structure in the visual arts, literature, philosophy, and music. It stresses development of personal aesthetic sensibilities and commitment to intellectual curiosity. This course partially satisfies the writing requirements outlined in the General Education Requirements. Credit is only given for IDS 1102H or HUM 2233 or HUM 2233H. 47 contact hours. (Students who receive credit for HUM 2250 cannot also receive credit for HUM 2210 or HUM 2233.)

"G" Prerequisite: ENC 0020 or EAP 1695 or satisfactory score on the CPT. This course is a study of non-Western cultures, including the, Middle East, Asia, and Africa. Emphasis is placed on acquiring knowledge of non-Western arts, values, and ideas relative to Western culture and developing an awareness of a world community. This course partially satisfies the writing requirements outlined in the General Education Requirements. (Credit is not given for both HUM 2270 and HUM 2270H.) 47 contact hours.

"G" Prerequisite: (Appropriate score on the CPT) or (acceptance into the Honors College) or approval of the program director. This course is a study of various major non-Western cultures including the Near East, Far East, and Africa, as related to the Western tradition. Emphasis is placed on applying knowledge of non-Western values and ideas relative to Western culture toward constructing a coherent world-view and reaching a deep understanding of self. This course partially satisfies the writing requirements outlined in the General Education Requirements. Credit is not given for both HUM 2270 and HUM 2270H. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisite: ENC 0020 or EAP 1695 or appropriate score on SPC placement test or permission of program director. This course, exclusively for students in the SPC Study Abroad Programs, is designed to offer topics of special interest in the humanities to students combined with actual travel and study on-site at one or more SPC Study Abroad program partners. Such course offerings include the examination of the styles and influences of music, art, architecture, theatre, religion, literature and philosophy. Specific content will vary depending on the specific study abroad program. The course includes lectures, discussions, field trips and multiple writing experiences. In addition, the course involves extensive orientation and preparation plus careful monitoring of student work and progress while studying abroad.

Prerequisite: BSC 2086 or BSC 2010. This course covers the basic principles of nutrition, including knowledge of the principal nutrients in foods and their utilization by the body and determining and meeting food needs for optimum health at different stages of the life span. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisite: REA 0002 or EAP 1695 or a satisfactory score on the SPC Placement Test. An introduction to effective helping strategies in human services. The focus is upon normalization, problem-solving skills, and the various roles and functions of the human services professional. Personal awareness as it relates to the human services field is emphasized. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisite: REA 0001. This course is designed to promote personal and professional development in students. Elements of assertive behavior as well as factors contributing to non-assertive behavior will be explored. Strategies for improved self-efficacy, as well as strategies for recognizing and addressing self-defeating behavior will be examined and applied to the Human Services setting. The impact of culture on an individual's views and interpretation of assertive behavior will be examined. 32 contact hours.

Prerequisite: REA 0001. This course is to assist students in integrating self-esteem principles and methods into human services practice. Students will learn and apply techniques for enhancing self-esteem and then integrate them into human services practice. The student will learn skills for assessing and improving their own self-concepts and also incorporate these skills into their work in the human services field. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisite: REA 0001. This course will introduce the student to an overview of different theories related to the development of values and problem solving skills as they relate to work in the Human Services field. The effects of decisions on self, others and society will be examined. Through didactic and experiential learning, students will explore a variety of theories and situations. 32 contact hours.

An introductory experience in which specific skills needed for effective human service workers are examined and practiced. The focus is on the dynamics of intra and inter-personal processes. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisite: REA 0001. This course will provide a comprehensive overview of the history of crisis intervention and crisis theory. In addition, it will also present a comprehensive model of crisis intervention will include developing listening and understanding skills, as well as assessment approaches and interventions. 17 contact hours.

Prerequisite: REA 0001. This course provides a framework for understanding the disease of addiction. Specifically, this course is designed to explore the special needs of chemically and emotionally dependent women. Students will examine societal views about, and attitudes toward dependent women. Successful models for prevention, intervention and treatment will be discussed. 32 contact hours.

Prerequisite: REA 0001. This course focuses on the dynamics of family dysfunction including negative patterns of parental behavior, substance abuse (alcohol, drugs, etc.), physical abuse, sexual abuse, neglect, emotional abuse, and severe mental illness. The course addresses a broad spectrum of issues including the characteristics of dysfunctional families as well as the traits and characteristics of functional families. Emphasis is placed on causes, effects and roles of individuals within the family system. Through maladaptive behaviors families often develop a set of restrictions that inhibit the social and emotional growth and development of its members, particularly the children. Concepts to be addressed include: dynamics of the family system, functional versus dysfunctional families, understanding the role of dysfunction in families and the family life cycle. 32 contact hours.

Prerquisite: REA 0001. This course covers theoretical frameworks and treatment concepts used by students/professionals providing services to clients with mental illness who have been diagnosed as having substance abuse problems. Topics will include: Historical Overview and Review of Current Literature, Clinical Profiles of Dually Diagnosed Clients, Physiological Effects of Substance Abuse for Psychiatrically Disabled Individuals, The Disease Concept of Addiction: A Workable Concept for Mental Health Programs, Interaction of Dysfunctional Disorders, and Borderline Personality Disorders. 32 contact hours.

Prerequisite: REA 0001. This course serves to increase the knowledge, awareness and skills of potential and current Human Service professionals, other professionals in related fields and interested individuals in the community regarding the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and the AIDS virus in relation to the drug culture. The course provides an overview of HIV/AIDS pathology, clinical manifestations and treatment, including the psychosocial management of HIV/AIDS in the substance abusing and recovering population. Students learn about local and national agencies to enhance their ability to refer appropriately. 32 contact hours.

An examination of concepts basic to understanding developmental disabilities. Emphasis is on terminology, measurement and assessment techniques, historical and contemporary attitudes, causes, education, and the impact of Developmental Disabilities on family and society. This course has a substantial writing requirement. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisite: DEP 2004 or DEP 2102 or DEP 2302. This course provides an understanding of the dynamics that influence and shape youth behavior. The course emphasizes: effective verbal and non-verbal communication skills; developmental stages exclusion and inclusion, trust, and respect. The course prepares students to function as youth workers using a youth development approach in community-based, residential, group home and other youth work environments. Students will explore these concepts: developing a professional awareness of youth work; identifying and distinguishing between asset building models and deficit based models of adolescent development; and developing a capacity to design and implement programs consistent with the needs of youth in relation to available resources. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisite: REA 0001. A series of specialized sessions centering around a topic of specific concern to human services personnel, this course is designed to enhance specific professional skills. The topics, and/or credit hours, and the level of difficulty may vary. Topics offered are: Introduction to Stress Management, Denial as it Applies to the Substance Abuser, Introduction to Developmental Play, Introduction to Neuro-Linguistic Programming, Introduction to Transactional Analysis, Cocaine and Abuse, Counseling the Abuser from a Cultural Perspective, Drugs and the Athlete, Developmental Model for the Addiction Professional, Dual Diagnosis II, The Law and Substance Abuse Counseling, Addiction Certification Preparation, Certification in Substance Abuse Prevention, Issues in Addiction Prevention, and others as developed. May be repeated for credit using different topic.

Prerequisites: HUS 1111 and HUS 2302. This is an experiential course which reintroduces basic concepts and skills with regard to different types of groups and group dynamics. The focus is upon presentation of group facilitation techniques and the reviewing of each student's practice sessions. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisite: HUS 1111 or consent of instructor. This course is an introductory experience in active listening skills. The focus is on viewing and processing of each student's video-taped practice counseling sessions with emphasis on basic awareness and communication skills, empathetic listening, positive regard for the client, and recognition of interference in the communication process. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisite: PSY 1012 recommended or consent of program director. This course is the study of the use of basic behavior modification techniques in the human services. Emphasis is on the application of operant conditioning techniques. 47 contact hours.

Pre- or corequisite: SYG 2324. A comprehensive survey of abused substances and their impact on the human body and upon society. The pathophysiological effects of substance abuse are emphasized while historical, legal, medical, social, and ethical issues are reviewed. The classes of drugs examined include major and minor tranquilizers, sedatives and hypnotics, narcotics, stimulants, and hallucinogens. The primary focus will be upon heroin, cocaine, marijuana and alcohol. 47 contact hours.

Pre- or corequisite: SYG 2324. This course is a cross-cultural, multi-disciplinary examination of physical and social aspects of treatment environments and their effect on individual well-being. Professional research, empirical data, and conceptual frameworks will be emphasized. 47 contact hours.

HUS 2421 METHODS FOR IDENTIFICATION AND INTERVENTION IN SUBSTANCE ABUSE 3 credits

Pre- or corequisite: SYG 2324. A comprehensive examination of methods used in the identification, intervention, and prevention of substance abuse. Symptoms and progression of substance abuse, types of abusers and special groups, various intervention techniques, and the interrelationship between the illness of substance abuse and the moral, legal, spiritual, sociological and psychological aspects will be reviewed. 47 contact hours.

Pre- or corequisite: SYG 2324. This course is a multi-disciplinary study of various treatment methods for the substance abuser and an examination of the educational materials available to the practitioner. In addition, this course serves as a final preparatory session for those professionals who plan to successfully complete the Board Certification Examination. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisite: REA 0001. This course provides an understanding of the essential role that human service professionals play in facilitating healthy families and communities. The effects of poverty, inequality, unemployment, child abuse, substance abuse, and domestic violence are included. The course provides strategies for empowering families to move to effective parenting; developing healthy life-styles; promoting self-esteem and self-worth; assuming responsibility; problem solving skills; resolving conflicts; identifying alternatives; and making healthy choices. 47 contact hours.

This course addresses three important issues of early childhood: health, development, and parenting. The depth of developmental knowledge provided is intended to enhance the skills of the family health and support worker, to increase their ability to provide anticipatory guidance and teaching and to empower the parent-child relationship. Common health problems of infancy and early childhood that affect normal development are discussed along with important health promotion and disease prevention strategies for creating a safe and nurturing environment for the child. Additional topics will include social, environmental and biological influences and factors that collectively impede or facilitate individual and family development, the major periods and domains of child development from birth to five, the importance of early learning experiences that enhance brain development, and the characteristics and importance of parent-child interactions as well as cultural and social influences that affect parenting skills. 47 contact hours.

This course is designed to increase student competency in supporting families during the preconception, pregnancy and immediate postpartum periods. Course content will focus on human reproduction, pregnancy, birth and infant care, with an emphasis on the adjustment of the family and its individual members during the perinatal period. The course will present both factual information and skills for promoting healthy behaviors. Students will apply their knowledge within the theoretical contexts of human and family development gained in previous coursework. Students will practice skills for counseling families about reproductive health in a sensitive, culturally-competent manner. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisites: HUS 1111 and PSY 1012. This course is designed to give students an in-depth understanding of forces that impact minority and other disenfranchised families in America. Emphasis will be given to historical trends, social stratification, and current status. Additionally, the effects of perceptions and misconceptions on minority and other disenfranchised families will be considered. The primary purpose of this course is to prepare professionals to work effectively with individuals who are ethnically, culturally, and racially different. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisite: Faculty Advisor/Co-op Coordinator or Program Director Approval. This course is designed to provide students with major-related, supervised, evaluated practical training work experiences which may be paid or voluntary. Students are graded on the basis of documented learning acquired through hands-on experiences in an actual work setting. The student must fulfill the requirement of 60 on-the-job hours for each credit earned in addition to written assignments. Co-op courses may be repeated but total credits shall not exceed twelve.

Prerequisite: HSA 3104. This course covers various needs of the human services client. Case management with children and families, elderly, chronically mentally ill, developmentally and physically disabled, and those in health care settings will be discussed. Skills in case management will be covered as well as some research on case management. 47 contact hours or equivalent.

Prerequisite: HSA 3104 and admission to the Health Services Administration BAS.This course presents the principles and concepts of vulnerability as it relates to health and health care. This course offers a general framework to study vulnerable populations and a comprehensive overview of risk factors for vulnerability and consequences of health disparities in the United States. Students will learn about trends and patterns of disparity that impact health care access, quality of health care and health outcomes. Students will also examine current strategies aimed at serving vulnerable populations and resolving disparities. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisite: HSA 3104. This course offers a broad overview of the basic processes of substance use, abuse, addiction, treatment, and recovery. Students will examine the biological, psychological and societal forces that encourage the use, misuse, abuse and addiction to both licit and illicit substances. The course focuses on the major substances of abuse and their historical, social and legal impact on our society as well as their physical, psychological and social impact on individuals, families, and the community. 47 contact hours.

Pre- or corequisite: HSA 3104. This course will survey the political and administrative context in which public policies are developed, implemented, and evaluated. Topics may include long-term care, gerontology, mental health, substance abuse, homelessness, child and family programs, migration/immigration, juvenile crime and criminology. 47 contact hours or equivalent.

Prerequisite: Acceptance to the Honors College. This course is designed to provide transition for Honors College students as they complete their associates degrees and plan to enter bachelors degree programs. Students in this course will present their honors research portfolios on leadership development and other research topics specific to the students' interests and future majors. This course will also present opportunities for discussion with honors faculty and other honors college students, providing a culmination of the students' experiences in the honors learning community, including service learning. 15 contact hours.

Prerequisite: Acceptance to the Honors College. This course is designed to orient Honors College students to the community and to the Honors College philosophy. This course will feature leadership development including team-building, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills. This course will also present strategies such as time management, academic responsibility, information literacy, and research opportunities within the disciplines. Emphasis will be on personal adjustment as well as community service. A service learning component is required. 30 contact hours.

Prerequisite: (Appropriate score on the SPC placement test) or (acceptance into the Honors College) or approval of program director. This course is designed to provide students with a laboratory in which learning experiences address human and community needs. This includes contribution to a real community need, research and reflection. Topics will include civic and social responsibility, service participation, critical thinking, social and cultural diversity, integration of theory and life experience, and experiential learning. The format will incorporate honors research, class discussion, and presentation honors portfolios on service-learning specific to the student’s interests. 10 contact hours including in-class orientation and on-line discussion. The student must fulfill the requirement of 30 service hours in addition to written assignments. This course is repeatable with different service assignment for a maximum of three credit hours. 15 contact hours.

IDS 1101H HONORS INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES: ANCIENT TO RENAISSANCE 9 credits

Prerequisite: (Appropriate scores on the SPC placement test) or (acceptance into the Honors College) or approval of the dean. This course is an integrated survey from the origins of Western Civilization to the Renaissance period. It surveys Ancient Egyptian, Mesopotamian and Greco-Roman worlds, Judeo-Christian traditions, the Middle Ages and the Renaissance. The survey gives special consideration to the disciplines of history, literature, philosophy, art history, religious studies, and communications. This Honors course will include personalized experiences, collaborative learning opportunities, and an emphasis on the analysis and synthesis of abstract questions related to the historical period. (Students who complete Honors Interdisciplinary Studies: Ancient to Renaissance will receive credit toward the completion of the general education program for the following courses: ENC 1121H, HUM 2210H, and SPC 1017H. Each student will be required to write a minimum of 10,000 words. This course partially satisfies the writing requirements outlined in the General Education Requirements. 137 contact hours.

"G" Prerequisite: (ENC 1121H or IDS 1101H) or (ENC 1121H or IDS 1101H and acceptance into the Honors College) or approval of the dean. This course is an integrated survey of the historical and intellectual development of Western civilization from the close of the Classical Period to the Enlightenment. Attention is given to the distinctive contributions of the Middle Ages, Renaissance, Reformation and Counter-Reformation and the Ages of Discovery. The survey gives specific consideration to the disciplines of history, literature, philosophy, art history, religious studies, history of science and communication. (Students who complete IDS 1102H will receive equivalency credit for AMH 2020H, HUM 2233H, and LIT 2120H.) This course partially satisfies the writing requirements outlined in the General Education Requirements. 137 contact hours.

"G" Prerequisite: (ENC 1122H) or (ENC 1122H and acceptance into the Honors College) or approval of the dean. This course is an integrated survey of European and American Culture in the Eighteenth, Nineteenth and Twentieth centuries. It emphasizes the principle historical and intellectual developments, perspectives and challenges which shape contemporary Western societies. The survey gives special consideration to the disciplines of psychology, philosophy, literature, history, art history, political science, religious studies and the history of science. (Students who complete IDS 2103H will receive equivalency credit for: POS 2050H and AMH 2010H). This course partially satisfies the writing requirements outlined in the General Education Requirements. 92 contact hours.

"G" Prerequisite: POS 2041 or equivalent. This course is an introductory study of the factors that affect relations among nations, including the development of nationalism; the elements that determine national power; the formulation of foreign policy; the art of diplomacy; the history and application of international law; international economics; international organizations; militarism and war; case studies involving the above; and contemporary events in international relations. This course partially satisfies the writing requirements outlined in the General Education Requirements. 47 contact hours.

"G" Prerequisite: (POS 2050H) or (POS 2050H and acceptance into the Honors College) or approval of the program director. This course is an introductory study of the factors that affect relations among nations. Through various teaching and learning methodologies, the student will become familiar with the various theories of international relations, the development of nationalism; the elements that determine national power; the formulation of foreign policy; the art of diplomacy; the history and application of international law; international economics; international organizations; militarism and war. The course will cultivate independent scholarship, active learning and enhanced student participation. This course will encourage the use of logical reasoning, in-depth analysis, and critical thinking skills when examining historical and contemporary events in international relations. This course partially satisfies the writing requirements outlined in the General Education Requirements. Credit is not given for both INR 2002H and INR 2002. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisites: ASL 1160C, ASL 1300, INT 1941. Corequisite: INT 1000L. This course is an overview of the profession of interpreting, its standards and settings. It covers basic understanding of the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) Code of Ethics which governs the standards of the interpreting profession and how to apply these principles to a variety of interpreting situations as well as other central issues related to the interpreting profession. 32 contact hours.

Prerequisites: ASL 1160C, ASL 1300, INT 1941. Corequisite: INT 1000. This course provides extensive hands-on practice to develop interpreting and transliterating skills. Includes extensive video and audio practice with different modes and sign codes. 62 contact hours.

Prerequisites: INT 1000/1000L, INT 1480, INT 1231. This course will focus on cognitive, linguistic and motor skill development in interactive interpreting; sign to voice and voice to sign skill mastery. Situations will simulate experiences encountered in one on one and interview settings; small group dynamics. Emphasis will be on simultaneous interpreting; consecutive style will also be included. Focus activities include audio/ video and live model demonstrations; out of class observations of certified/ qualified interpreters in different settings. 32 contact hours.

Prerequisites: INT 1000/1000L, INT 1480, INT 1231. A continuation of INT 1000-1000L. This course reinforces skill development and the principles of interpreting from the source language of English to the target language of American Sign Language; and the principles of transliterating from the source language of English to the target language of signed codes of English. Activities will be reinforced through drill, practice, and role play demonstration, video and audio taped activities. The student will learn the techniques of self-assessment through videotaped assessment and class discussion/ analysis. 62 contact hours.

Prerequisites: ASL 1160C, ASL 1300, INT 1941. This course focuses on the development of primary voicing skills in interpreting for the deaf. Limited emphasis is given to interpreting from American Sign Language to spoken English. Voicing from signed English to spoken English and varying modalities are the focus of this course. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisites: INT 1400, INT 1200, INT 1202. The course focuses on the development of more advanced voicing skills in interpreting for the deaf. Special emphasis is given to interpreting from American Sign Language to spoken English as the focus of this course. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisites: INT 1000/L, INT 1480, INT 1231. This course explores the role of the interpreter in the educational setting. Issues related to institutional policies, potential role conflicts, interpreter/ faculty collaboration, and support service provision will be emphasized. 32 contact hours.

Prerequisites: ASL 1160C, ASL 1300, INT 1941. This course will focus on the development of vocabulary and sign equivalents in specialized settings: medical, mental health, technical, religious, educational, theatrical; and other settings as deemed appropriate by the instructor; idiomatic and multi-meaning ASL/English words will be studied. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisites: ASL 1150C, ASL 1430, ASL 1510. This course provides the intermediate to advanced interpreting student with an opportunity to observe the interpreting process in various professional work situations. Students will schedule a series of individual and group observations, and discuss their practicum experiences during class. Guest speakers will also be a part of class activities. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisites: INT 1400, INT 1200, INT 1202. This course provides the advanced level interpreting student with an opportunity to participate at the entry level of the interpreting process in a variety of settings, with supervision. Students will schedule regular hours with affiliate agencies and, according to their level of interpreting skill, assist agency staff in normal duties. Supervision, observation, and evaluation will be provided by agency interpreting staff and interpreting instructors. 240 contact hours.

Prerequisites: (ENC 0020 and REA 0002 and MAT 0024) or (EAP 1695 and MAT 0024). This laboratory introduces the student to the methods that are the nucleus of scientific discovery. Topics will include scientific method, experimental design and implementation, and interpretation of experimental results. This laboratory provides students an opportunity for a "hands-on" experience and requires written reports. Some sections may require the use of microcomputers for data analyses. This course is designed for students who do not intend to major in science but is open to all students. 45 contact hours.

Prerequisite: (ENC 0020 and MAT 0024) or appropriate score on the SPC Placement Test or permission of program director. This course, exclusively for students in the Cambridge International Summer Schools Programs, is designed to offer interdisciplinary scientific topics of special interest to students combined with actual travel and study on-site at one of Europe’s oldest and most prestigious universities. Such course offerings include the history of science and the methods and process of both the physical and biological sciences as detailed in the Cambridge catalogue. Variable content depending on the Cambridge course listings for the respective summer term is designated. The course includes lectures, discussions, field trips, workshops, and multiple writing experiences. In addition, the course involves extensive orientation and preparation plus careful monitoring of student work and progress while at Cambridge.

This course is an examination of information systems and their management. The student will be introduced to digital integration, managing information systems, electronic business, managing of hardware and software and designing information systems. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisites: CGS 1100 and admission to the Technology and Management BAS Program. Recommended: CIS 2321. This course covers a broad range of software topics as they apply to software management and systems analysis and design. Topics include, but are not limited to organizational requirements analysis, process of systems development and design, systems development life cycle (SDLC), and optimization of technology payback. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisite: Admission to the College of Technology and Management BAS program. This course provides the foundation of security principles and skills necessary for the successful management of information security in an organization. Students will understand the controls over hardware, media, as well as personnel responsible for utilizing an organization's information assets. The student will also become familiar with auditing and monitoring for security events. The course focuses on the physical measures and their associated procedures necessary to safeguard against damage, loss and theft. The student will be able to recognize the basic concepts of cryptography including key algorithms, distribution methods, methods of attack, and the construction and use of concepts such as digital signatures. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisite: Admission to the College of Technology and Management BAS program. This course helps develop the important security concepts relative to software application development and access control that provide the knowledge and skills necessary for the successful management of information security in an organization. Students will understand the environment where software is designed and developed as well as the critical role software plays in providing security to an organization's information systems. The course focuses on software development concepts that relate to security, and how access control methodologies fit into the entire enterprise architecture. 47 contact hours.

ISM 3330 INFORMATION SECURITY POLICY ADMINISTRATION AND MANAGEMENT 3 credits

Prerequisite: Admission to the College of Technology and Management BAS program. This course develops the information security knowledge and skills necessary for the successful management of information security technology in an organization. Students will understand an organization's information assets. Students will also learn how to develop and implement policies, procedures and standards as they relate to an information security plan. The course focuses on information classification, risk assessment, business continuity planning and enterprise security architecture, as well as the key concepts of enterprise information security planning and administration. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisite: Admission to any BAS program in the College of Technology and Management or permission of the Dean. This course focuses on current and emerging issues in the management of technology in a modern business. Its format and topics will vary but will typically include a half-day to one-day seminar by one or more industry subject matter experts on specific technology management topics such as telecommunication, information security, system development management, etc. The requirements for each student will vary with the seminar topic. This course must be taken three (3) times for a total of three (3) credits using different seminar topics. In addition, students can take it a 4th time as an elective for 1 credit under a different seminar topic. 16 contact hours.

Prerequisite: CGS 1100 or permission of the Dean and admission into the Technology Management BAS Program. This course covers the essentials of database design and administration in a business environment and focuses on the skills and knowledge necessary to develop data models aligned with the requirements of business. This course also covers structured query language (SQL) and the object-oriented approach to data modeling and design. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisites: Admission to the College of Technology & Management BAS program or permission of the Dean. Recommended: At least two information technology or computer science courses at a college or university level. This course is designed to give the student an understanding of the various networking technologies and their practical application in the management of a business. The course also covers the technical issues involved in designing and implementing an efficient network for voice, data, and information networks. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisite: Admission to the College of Technology and Management BAS programs. This course addresses key management issues as they are applied to global information resources management. This course addresses key management issues as they are applied to global information resources management. This course also addresses strategic global systems issues such as hardware, software, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), electronic business integration, security and infrastructure support for a variety of industries. 47 contact hours.

Basic understanding of network, database and application principles is suggested. This course includes the study of security issues: access control, authentication, authorization, and non-repudiation as well as network security, platform security, data and file security, virus detection and management, scam control and security administration. Also included are support technologies and tools such as: security gateways, firewall, certification authorities, Public Key Identifiers (PKI) services. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisites: Admission to the Technology Management or International Business BAS programs or to the Business Technology Education BS program. This course is designed to familiarize the student with the management approach to defining and implementing e-commerce (EC) systems. The course addresses the digital economy, EC strategy and marketing, EC models (Business to Business, Business to Consumer, etc.) as well as EC architectures. The course will cover management and regulatory issues in EC such as internationalization, electronic payment methods, Internet fraud, mobile ecommerce, and current implementation technologies. Architectures and inter-dependence (i.e. integration) of systems will be covered. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisite: Admission into the Technology Management BAS program. This course is an examination of unique information systems management topics and problems that deserve additional depth and attention as technology and information systems evolve. The student will be introduced to the foundational technologies, history, and contemporary issues surrounding the course topic. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisite: ENC 1101 or ENC 1121H or IDS 1101H. This course is an introduction to the profession of journalism and to the theory and practice of writing news. Students are given practical experience in gathering news and writing and copyreading both news and feature stories. Student needs and demand determine the emphasis on grammar and usage. This course has a substantial writing requirement. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisites: EEC 1601, EEC 1603. This course is an introductory study of speech and language from birth to eight years of age. Emphasis is upon the application of language arts activities in early childhood facilities. This course will be accepted as Early Childhood Education credit by the Pinellas County License Board. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisite: EEC 3005. This course is designed to increase the student's understanding of the fundamentals of early literacy, early reading skills and reading development in children three to eight years of age (prekindergarten to grade three.) Literacy development will be explored along with the understanding that communication is a whole process in which speaking, listening, using written symbols and reading symbols are closely connected. The course explores activities that foster a balanced, positive, constructive and appropriate attitude towards literacy in young children as reflected in college classroom performance and practical application. The course requires 15 field experience hours in an early childhood setting. 47 contact hours.

This course is an introduction to writing instruction and the best methods to use with students in grades three through six. This course will examine the development of writing instruction over the past thirty years and provide knowledge about those who have been most influential in its evolution. This course will examine, among many other things, the writing process, the use of a daily writing workshop for instructional purposes, materials to use for instructing and assessing writing, the place of literature in the writing classroom and ways to use writing to enhance thinking throughout all curriculum areas. 47 contact hours.

This course introduces students to the three skills (pronouncing, reading, and writing) of Classical Latin and teaches students to appreciate the Western heritage from Rome. 62 contact hours.

Prerequisite: LAT 1120. This course reinforces the basic skills previously acquired. The course further develops reading and writing skills as well as an understanding and appreciation of the Western heritage from Rome. 62 contact hours.

This course provides an introduction to the history, characteristics, and unique demands of operating public, private, and not-for-profit American parks and leisure industry programs. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisite: LEI 1005. Pre- or Corequisite: DEP 2004. This course fosters an understanding of principles and methods of parks and leisure program design and operation. Students will apply the processes of goal and objective technology, and selection and sequencing activities in creating program designs appropriate to different venues. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisite: LEI 1401. This course provides students with a comprehensive hands-on experience in parks and leisure services programming and implementation. 47 class hours and 16 hours in a supervised recreational setting. 63 contact hours.

This course provides an introduction to the design and maintenance of parks and leisure program grounds and facilities. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisite: Faculty Advisor/Co-op Coordinator or Program Director Approval. This course is designed to provide students with major-related, supervised, evaluated practical training work experiences which may be paid or voluntary. Students are graded on the basis of documented learning acquired through hands-on experiences in an actual work setting. Variable credits are available, one to three per course. The student must fulfill the requirement of 60 on-the-job hours for each credit earned in addition to written assignments. Co-op courses may be repeated but total credits shall not exceed twelve.

Prerequisite: REA 0001 (if degree seeking). This course is designed to develop information literacy skills and to help students become full participants in the Information Age. It introduces students to the core concepts of information retrieval, essential techniques for locating, analyzing, organizing and presenting information, and essential components of computer and information ethics and security. Emphasizing both technological skills and critical thinking abilities, the course teaches strategies for using a variety of electronic resources and for coping with the changing nature of information resources. Credit is not given for both LIS 1002 and LIS 1002H. 16 contact hours.

LIS 1002H HONORS ADVANCED ELECTRONIC RESEARCH STRATEGIES FOR COLLEGE STUDENTS 1 credits

Prerequisite: (Appropriate score on the SPC placement test) or (acceptance into the Honors College) or (approval of the program director). This course will refine information literacy skills and create the foundation for lifelong learning. It introduces the honors student to advanced concepts of information retrieval, relevant techniques for accessing, collecting and synthesizing information and essential components of computer and information ethics and security. Emphasizing critical thinking and research skills, this course develops the student’s abilities to become an independent researcher. Credit is not given for both LIS 1002H and LIS 1002. 16 contact hours.

This course is designed to develop the skills needed to use the Internet as a research tool. The course focuses on methods of accessing relevant information resources through the Internet. Students will learn to create search strategies and retrieve, evaluate, and cite Internet resources. 16 contact hours.

Prerequisite: (ENC 0020 and REA 0002) or EAP 1695 or a satisfactory score on the placement test. This is a course designed to acquaint the student with books and other literary media suitable for young children. Talks, exhibits, films, and projects will be of special interest to future teachers, parents, and others who work with young children. This course counts for credit towards early childhood education for the Pinellas County License Board. This course has a substantial writing requirement. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisite: ENC 1101 or satisfactory score on the SPC placement test. This course is a multicultural study of representative nonfiction and fiction since 1980. Emphasis is on the issues and ideas that have shaped contemporary society. This course has a substantial writing requirement. 47 contact hours.

"G" Prerequisites: (ENC 1101 or ENC 1121H or IDS 1101H) and (REA 0002 or appropriate score on the placement test or EAP 1695). This course is designed to study the major poetry, fiction, drama, and essays of world literature from the Ancients through the Renaissance. Emphasis is on the intellectual and moral issues in literature that unite humankind despite differences in time, place, and language. This course also emphasizes methods of library research and composition of the research paper and the paper of literary interpretation. This course partially satisfies the writing requirements outlined in the General Education Requirements. Credit is not given for both LIT 2110 and LIT 2110H. 47 contact hours.

"G" Prerequisite: (IDS 1101H or ENC 1121H) or (IDS 1101H or ENC 1121H and acceptance into the Honors College) or approval of the program director. This course is designed to study the major poetry, fiction, drama, and essays of world literature from the Ancients through the Renaissance. Emphasis is placed on the intellectual and moral issues in literature that unite humankind despite differences in time, place, and language. This honors course will include personalized experiences, collaborative learning experiences and an emphasis on analysis and synthesis of abstract questions relating to world literature. This course also stresses methods of research and emphasizes writing research-based papers, including literary interpretation and critical analysis using primary and secondary sources. Independent research and interdisciplinary connections are encouraged for students to make connections to other related areas of humanities, philosophy and literature in the Honors Program. This course partially satisfies the writing requirements outlined in the General Education Requirements. Credit is not given for both LIT 2110 and LIT 2110H. 47 contact hours.

"G" Prerequisites: (ENC 1101 or ENC 1121H or IDS 1101H) and (REA 0002 or appropriate score on the placement test or EAP 1695.) This is a course designed to study the major poetry, fiction, drama, and essays world literature from the Renaissance to the present. Emphasis is on the intellectual, philosophical, and cultural issues in literature that unite humankind despite differences in time, place, and language. This course also emphasizes research and composition of the research paper and the essay of literary interpretation. This course partially satisfies the writing requirements outlined in the General Education Requirements. World Literature I is not a prerequisite for this course. Credit is only given for LIT 2120 or LIT 2120H or IDS 1102H. 47 contact hours.

"G" Prerequisite: (IDS 1101H or ENC 1121H) or (IDS 1101H or ENC 1121H and acceptance into the Honors College) or approval of the program director. This course is designed to study the major poetry, fiction, drama, and essays of world literature from the Renaissance to the present. Emphasis is on the intellectual, philosophical, and cultural issues in literature that unite humankind despite differences in time, place, and language. This course also emphasizes methods of library research and the writing of a research paper and a paper of literary interpretation. This honors course will include personalized experiences, collaborative learning experiences and an emphasis on analysis and synthesis of abstract questions relating to world literature. It will also explore alternative modes of literature represented by media adaptations of works of literature. Students will investigate global perspectives and discussion on political, social and cultural issues as they appear in world literature from the Renaissance to the present. This course partially satisfies the writing requirements as outlined in the General Education Requirements. LIT 2110H is not a prerequisite for this course. Credit is only given for LIT 2120H or LIT 2120 or IDS 1102H. 47 contact hours.

This course is a study of literary responses to the Holocaust through works of fiction, autobiography, poetry, and essays by European and American writers. Emphasis is on analysis and interpretation of various prose and poetic forms, as well as students' critical responses to them. Background readings will help determine the political, sociological and historical ideologies that helped breed the atmosphere in which the moral catastrophe of the Holocaust occurred. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisite: (ENC 0020 or EAP 1695) or satisfactory score on the placement test. This course is an introductory study of representative works of women authors. Emphasis will be placed on the issues that have shaped, or arisen from, the literary contributions of women in world societies. This course has a substantial writing requirement. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisite: ENC 1101 or EAP 1695, or appropriate score on the CPT or permission of program director. This course, exclusively for students in the Cambridge International Summer Schools Programs, is designed to offer literary topics of special interest to students combined with actual travel and study on-site at one of Europe's oldest and most prestigious universities. Such course offerings include the study of literary history, genres and authors as detailed in the Cambridge catalogue. Variable content depending on the Cambridge course listings for the respective summer term is designated. The course includes lectures, discussions, field trips and multiple writing experiences. In addition, the course involves extensive orientation and preparation plus careful monitoring of student work and progress while at Cambridge.

Prerequisite: MAT 1033 with a grade of C or better (recommend MAT 1033 taken within the last two years), or appropriate score on the SPC mathematics placement test. Major topics include: functions and functional notation; domains and ranges of functions; graphs of functions and relations; operations on functions; inverse functions; linear, quadratic and rational functions; absolute value and radical functions; exponential and logarithmic properties, functions and equations; systems of equations and inequalities; applications such as curve fitting, modeling, optimization, exponential and logarithmic growth and decay. (Credit is not given for both MAC 1105 and MAC 1106). 47 contact hours.

Prerequisite: MAT 1033 or appropriate score on the SPC mathematics placement test. This course covers major topics to include: function and relations including domain and range, operations on functions, and inverse functions; polynomial, rational and other algebraic functions, their properties and graphs, polynomial, absolute value, and rational equations and inequalities; exponential and logarithmic functions, their properties and graphs; solving systems of equations and inequalities, matrices, and determinants; piecewise-defined functions; conic sections; sequences and series; applications such as curve fitting, modeling, optimization, and exponential and logarithmic growth and decay; mathematical induction; binomial theorem and applications. Credit is not given for both MAC 1106 and either MAC 1105 or 1140. 77 contact hours.

Prerequisite: MAC 1105 with a grade of C or better, or MAC 1106 with a grade of C or better, or appropriate score on the SPC mathematics placement test or program director approval. MAC 1114 may be taken concurrently with MAC 1140. This course is a study of trigonometry with emphasis on circular functions. Major topics include: trigonometric and circular functions, inverse trigonometric functions, identities, equations, solution of triangles, complex numbers, vectors, parametric equations, polar coordinates and applications. (Credit is not given for both MAC 1114 and MAC 1147.) 47 contact hours.

Prerequisite: MAC 1105 or appropriate score on mathematics placement test or program director approval. May be taken concurrently with MAC 1114. Major topics include: polynomial, rational and other algebraic functions, their properties and graphs; polynomial and rational inequalities; exponential and logarithmic functions, their properties and graphs; piecewise-defined functions; conic sections; matrices and determinants; sequences and series; mathematical induction; binomial theorem and applications. (Credit is not given for MAC 1140 and MAC 1106 or MAC 1140 and MAC 1147.) 47 contact hours.

Prerequisite: High school trigonometry and MAC 1105 or appropriate score on the SPC mathematics placement test. This is an accelerated course covering the topics of both MAC 1140 and MAC 1114 in a single session and is intended primarily for the student who plans to take MAC 2311-2313. Major topics in algebra include: polynomial, rational and other algebraic functions, their properties and graphs; polynomial and rational inequalities; exponential and logarithmic functions, their properties and graphs; piecewise-defined functions; conic sections; matrices and determinants; sequences and series; mathematical induction; binomial theorem and applications. The trigonometry has emphasis on circular functions. Major topics in trigonometry include: trigonometric functions, their properties and graphs; inverse trigonometric equations; solutions of triangles; vector algebra; parametric equations; polar coordinates; applications. (Credit is not given for both MAC 1147 and either MAC 1140 or MAC 1114.) 77 contact hours.

Prerequisite: MAC 1105 or MAC 1106 or satisfactory score on the Mathematics placement test or program director approval. This course is a geometric and heuristic approach to calculus: differentiation and integration of algebraic and exponential, and logarithmic functions, applications to graphing, marginal analysis, optimization and areas. This course cannot be used to satisfy requirements of students majoring in mathematics or engineering. (Credit is not given for both MAC 2233 and MAC 2311.) 47 contact hours.

Prerequisite: MAC 2233 or appropriate score on the SPC mathematics placement test. This course is designed to follow MAC 2233 and includes topics from integral calculus, partial differentiation, and double integration. Emphasis is placed on applications in ecology, economics, geometry, physical sciences and business. (Credit is not given for both MAC 2234 and MAC 2312.) 47 contact hours.

Prerequisite: (MAC 1106 and MAC 1114), or (MAC 1140 and MAC 1114), or (MAC 1147), or satisfactory score on the SPC mathematics placement test or program director approval. In this first course the topics include limits and continuity, the derivative of algebraic, trigonometric, logarithmic and exponential functions, implicit differentiation, applications of the derivative, differentials, indefinite and definite integrals, and applications of exponential functions. (Credit is not given for both MAC 2311 and MAC 2233.) 77 contact hours.

Prerequisite: (MAC 1140 and MAC 1114) or (MAC 1106 and MAC 1114) or (MAC 1147) or (acceptance into the Honors College) or approval of the program director. In this first course the topics include limits and continuity, the derivative of algebraic, trigonometric, logarithmic and exponential functions, implicit differentiation, applications of the derivative, differentials, indefinite and definite integrals, and applications of exponential functions. (Credit is not also given for MAC 2311 or MAC 2233.) 77 contact hours.

Prerequisite: MAC 2311 or satisfactory score on the SPC mathematics placement test. This course is designed to follow MAC 2311. Topics include inverse trigonometric functions, hyperbolic and inverse hyperbolic functions, areas, volumes, centroids, work, fluid pressure, length of arc, trigonometric integrals, integration techniques, polar coordinates, indeterminate forms, improper integrals, infinite series, plane curves, parametric equations, conic sections, and computer work. (Credit is not also given for MAC 2234.) 77 contact hours.

Prerequisite: MAC 2312 or satisfactory score on the SPC mathematics placement test. This course is designed to follow MAC 2312. Topics include vectors in the plane and space, three-dimensional surfaces, various coordinate systems, vector-valued functions, differential calculus of functions of several variables, gradients, directional derivatives, applications of partial derivatives, multiple integration, vector analysis, line integrals, surface integrals, and applications. 62 contact hours.

Prerequisite: MAC 2311 or consent of instructor. This course is designed for those students who are majoring in computer science, engineering, mathematics and other highly technological fields. Topics include formal logic, set theory, combinatorics, mathematical induction, relations and functions, recursion, and graph theory. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisite: MAC 2312. This course is designed to give secondary mathematics education majors a thorough understanding of the nature and importance of mathematical proof as well as provide knowledge of a variety of discrete mathematics topics. Topics include mathematical proofs, logical arguments, formal logic systems, sets, equivalence relations, partial orders, functions, mathematical induction, recursion, iteration, recurrence relations, counting principles, combinatorics, and graph theory. Special emphasis will be placed on mathematical reasoning and on connecting the central mathematical concepts contained in this course with related topics across both secondary and college-level mathematics curricula. This course addresses specific Sunshine State Standards, subject matter competencies, and pedagogy pertinent to the discipline and required for certification. 47 contact hours. (Credit is not also given for MAD 2104. Mathematics education majors are required to complete MAD 3107 Discrete Structures.)

This course introduces strategies for establishing a relationship of trust in the mathematics classroom and creating a classroom environment of respect and rapport. Students will also learn techniques for producing positive student behavior. This course includes a minimum of 10 school-based hours of observation/teaching specifically related to principles of establishing a learning environment of trust, respect and rapport. This course addresses specific Sunshine State Standards, subject matter competencies, and pedagogy pertinent to the discipline and required for certification. 17 contact hours.

Prerequisite: Admission to Mathematics Education BS program. Corequisite: MAE 3941. This course is designed for students who are majoring in secondary mathematics education and who will be obtaining teacher certification in grades 6-12. In this course students learn principles of effective curriculum design and assessment and apply these principles by designing and developing interactive mathematics curriculum projects for middle school students. This course is offered concurrently with the one credit hour practicum, Interactive Middle School Mathematics Projects, in which students present their projects in middle school classroom environments. This course addresses specific Sunshine State Standards, subject matter competencies, and pedagogy pertinent to the discipline and required for certification. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisite: DEP 3305. This course is designed to develop a background for the middle school mathematics teacher that will enable the teacher to understand the relationship between the brain and learning, the meaning of conceptual change, some of the history of symbolic language, the geometric terms used for shapes and simple relationships, the significance of readiness for abstract thought and the importance of variety in teaching through presentations that utilize technology and connections to out-of-school experiences. The course will emphasize the constructivist approach and the teaching of solving problems mathematically. The course will utilize National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) standards and Sunshine State Standards (SSS) in problem solving in algebraic and geometric applications as well as applications with basic numerical operations. 62 contact hours.

Prerequisite: EDF 3214. Corequisite: MAE 3320. This course is designed for students who are majoring in secondary mathematics education and who will be obtaining teacher certification in grades 6-12. This practicum accompanies Interactive Middle School Mathematics Projects and provides students with opportunities to present their interactive curriculum projects to middle school students in local area school districts. Project presentations will be coordinated with in-service middle school teachers and their curriculum schedules and needs. This course addresses specific Sunshine State Standards, subject matter competencies, and pedagogy pertinent to the discipline and required for certification. Students spend a minimum of forty (40) to sixty (60) school-based hours in the middle school classroom. 17 contact hours.

Topic #2: INTERACTIVE MIDDLE SCHOOL MATH FIELD EXPERIENCE: IMPACT
Prerequisite: Admission to the Mathematics Education IMPACT Program. Corequisite: MAE 3320, EDF 3214. This course is designed for certification candidates who are majoring in secondary mathematics education and who will be obtaining teacher certification in grades 6-12. This practicum provides candidates with opportunities to present their interactive curriculum projects to middle school students in local area school districts. Project presentations will be coordinated with inservice middle school teachers and their curriculum schedules and needs. This course addresses specific Sunshine State Standards, subject matter competencies, and pedagogy pertinent to the discipline and required for certification. Students spend a minimum of 35 school-based hours in the middle school classroom. 17 contact hours.

MAE 4330 INSTRUCTIONAL METHODS IN SECONDARY MATHEMATICS WITH TECHNOLOGY 3 credits

Prerequisite: Admission to Mathematics BS program (MTSED-BS) or Mathematics Education Impact program. Corequisite: MAE 4942. This course is designed for students who are majoring in secondary mathematics education and is offered concurrently with Instructional Methods in Secondary Mathematics with Technology Practicum. This course addresses the required instructional methods, techniques, strategies, resources, and assessment considerations for effective teaching of secondary mathematics. It also incorporates appropriate technology to support the learning of mathematics. This course addresses specific Sunshine State Standards, subject matter competencies, and pedagogy pertinent to the discipline and required for certification. 47 contact hours.

MAE 4642 ASSESSING COGNITIVE AND AFFECTIVE ISSUES IN LEARNING MATHEMATICS 2 credits

Prerequisite: EDF 3214. This course is designed for students who are majoring in secondary mathematics education and who will be obtaining teacher certification in grades 6-12. This course assesses research-based evidence of cognitive and affective factors that impede or enhance learning (e.g., learner characteristics, what makes learning a particular concept difficult, teaching methodologies for specific areas of content) and applies this evidence to the teaching of mathematics. It emphasizes pedagogical reflection and problem solving by means of active learning strategies, physical and visual materials, print and electronic resources and effective questioning and communicating. This course addresses specific Sunshine State Standards, subject matter competencies, and pedagogy pertinent to the discipline and required for certification. 32 contact hours.

Prerequisites: Successful completion of all Secondary Math Education BS program requirements and passing of all sections of the General Knowledge and Professional Education Exam. This course requires a teacher candidate to demonstrate competency on the twelve Florida Educator Accomplished Practices (FEAPs) at the pre-professional level during one semester of full day internship in a public or private school approved by the Dean. The internship also includes a series of mandatory professional leadership seminars. Contact hours: a minimum of 35 hours per week for 15 weeks.

MAE 4942 INSTRUCTIONAL METHODS IN SECONDARY MATHEMATICS WITH TECHNOLOGY PRACTICUM 1 credits

Corequisite: MAE 4330. This course is designed for students who are majoring in secondary mathematics education and is offered concurrently with Instructional Methods in Secondary Mathematics with Technology. This course provides students with opportunities to apply the knowledge of teaching methods, techniques, and strategies learned in Instructional Methods in Secondary Mathematics with Technology. There are forty (40) to sixty (60) school-based hours of teaching/observation required and will be coordinated with in-service high school teachers and their curriculum schedules and needs. This course addresses specific Sunshine State Standards, subject matter competencies, and pedagogy pertinent to the discipline and required for certification. 17 contact hours.

Topic #2: INSTRUCTIONAL METHODS IN SECONDARY MATHEMATICS FIELD EXPERIENCE: IMPACT
Prerequisite: Admission to the Mathematics Education IMPACT Program. Corequisite: MAE 4330. This course provides candidates with opportunities to apply the knowledge of teaching methods, techniques, and strategies learned in the course Instructional Strategies Using Technology in Secondary Mathematics. Teaching/observation is required for 20 school-based hours and will be coordinated with in-service high school teachers and their curriculum schedules and needs. This course addresses specific Sunshine State Standards, subject matter competencies, and pedagogy pertinent to the discipline and required for certification. 17 contact hours.

Prerequisites: Successful completion of all Middle Grades Mathematics, 5-9 Education BS program requirements and passing of all sections of the General Knowledge and Professional Education Exam. This course requires a teacher candidate to demonstrate competency on the twelve Florida Educator Accomplished Practices (FEAPs) at the pre-professional level during one semester of full day internship in a public or private school approved by the Dean. The internship also includes a series of mandatory professional leadership seminars. Contact hours: a minimum of 35 hours per week for 15 weeks.

This course studies the basic fundamentals of management underlying the solution of problems in organization and operation of business enterprises and the application of these fundamentals to specific fields of business and industrial management. 47 contact hours.

This course covers practical applications in the major practices of modern supervision, including leadership, communication, motivation, performance appraisal, staffing, training and employee development, factors involved in safety, and time management. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisite: Basic computer literacy and college level math skills are suggested. This course introduces the basic terminology and concepts of Project Management. Students will become familiar with project scope definition, planning, estimating techniques, staffing and scheduling. Students will develop project plans, write project status reports, and conduct project status meetings. Features of Project Management software will be covered; students will learn an example software package, and use it to develop project plans. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisite: REA 0001. This course examines intercultural communication from a business perspective. Students will study facets of communication differences in various cultures. Emphasis is on increasing understanding of cultural issues that affect communication effectiveness in international business, with particular attention to four major current and emerging trade partners: Mexico, Germany, Japan and Russia. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisite: Faculty Advisor/Co-op Coordinator or Program Director Approval. This course is designed to provide students with major-related, supervised, evaluated practical training work experiences which may be paid or voluntary. Students are graded on the basis of documented learning acquired through hands-on experiences in an actual work setting. Variable credits are available, one to three per course. The student must fulfill the requirement of 60 on-the-job hours for each credit earned in addition to written assignments. Co-op courses may be repeated but total credits shall not exceed twelve.

This course will provide a broad overview of organizational functioning. This will include basic management, individual differences, diversity, communication, motivation, team building, leadership and the dimensions of organizational structure, design, culture and change. 47 contact hours.

This course will provide the student an examination of the services that are provided by a manager of a human resources department. The student will be introduced to the legal issues associated with personnel management, staffing, development, compensation and benefits, and labor relations. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisite: Admission to the College of Technology and Management, Public Safety, or Educational Studies BAS programs, or permission of the Dean. This course presents concepts, principles, and techniques of business management and leadership in a dynamic organizational environment. This course will incorporate management skill development as it relates to the core aspects of leadership. The student will be empowered to facilitate organizational objectives through techniques such as planning, organizing, controlling, and leading. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisite: Admission to the College of Technology and Management BAS program or permission of the Dean. This course covers a framework for making decisions, as well as understanding how these decisions can be used to manage risk. Managers need to understand how they personally value risk in order to recognize the potential impact their behavior may have on organizations and stakeholders. This course will study approaches that students may develop and apply decision making and risk analysis to solve problems in different operating environments. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisites: CGS 1100 and admission to the Technology Management or International Business BAS programs or to the Business Technology Education BS program. This course helps the student understand the entire enterprise and the role of operations management in an organization. Students will understand how to identify key factors impacting decisions and will be exposed to analytical tools to aid in decision making. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisite: MAN 3504 and Admission to the College of Technology and Management BAS Programs. This course presents the basic concepts, principles, and techniques of logistics management. Emphasis will be on the student’s developing an international view while centering them in the real themes, demands, and opportunities of an evolving and dynamic business workplace. This course will incorporate basic logistics management, logistics operations, and customer/supplier relationships as they relate to the core aspects of the management practice. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisites: Admission to the Technology Management or International Business BAS programs or to the Business Technology Education BS program. This course will provide a broad overview of management practices from an international perspective. This will include international management, strategic analysis and planning in a global setting, implementation and control of businesses and managing technology components to meet the challenges of globalization. Emphasis will be on addressing issues and opportunities that managers face when managing multinational multicultural organizations. 47 contact hours.

MAN 3780 SUSTAINABILITY IN THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT: GREEN CONSTRUCTION AND URBAN PLANNING 3 credits

Prerequisite: ARC 2461 and MAN 3786 and admission to the Sustainability Management BAS Program. This course is intended to provide an overview of concepts of green construction methods and urban planning. Topics covered include sustainable building construction techniques, sustainable neighborhood development, and sustainable urban practices in future land use planning, transportation design, recycling, storm water, and waste management. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisites: Admission to the Sustainability Management BAS Program. This course is intended to provide an overview of concepts, tools, and techniques to build and operate a sustainable organization. Topics covered include the role of leadership in sustainability, organizational design issues, capital investment, costing, and risk management systems, incentives and rewards, measurement of social, environmental, and economic impacts, green marketing concepts, and internal and external reporting. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisites: General Education science requirement (Environmental Science, Chemistry, Biology, Tropical Ecology, Earth Science, Geology, Meteorology, or Oceanography) and admission to the Sustainability Management BAS Program. This course is intended to provide an overview of principles of sustainability regarding the natural environment. Topics covered include business effects and mitigation of air, land, and water pollution, soil erosion and resource extraction, climate change, and threats to biodiversity. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisite: Admission to the Management and Organizational Leadership BAS program or permission of the Dean. This course introduces students to assessment tools, design and construction considerations, and operating planning requirements for sustainable enterprises. Students will learn about the ecological and economic benefits of sustainability/green practices. Additionally, they will learn how product, process, and service decisions affect sustainable enterprise concepts. Today’s enterprises focus on social and environmental challenges, marketing, supply chain decisions, recycling, reusing, reconditioning, and other product and service decisions in order to realize a competitive advantage. This course will focus on best practices, case studies, evolving trends, and experimental efforts regarding sustainable/green systems. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisite: Admission to the College of Technology and Management BAS program or permission of the Dean. This course provides an overview of the multiple elements associated with starting and operating a small business. There will be a wide range of fundamentals covered, including: identifying needs of the marketplace, researching and assessing market opportunities, identifying and analyzing risk, creating a value proposition, designing an introductory marketing platform, obtaining financing, cash flow strategies, operating a small business, growing a small business and relevant best practices. 47 contact hours.

MAN 3860 PHILANTHROPY AND THE MANAGEMENT OF THE NOT-FOR-PROFIT (NFP) 3 credits

Prerequisite: Admission to the Management and Organizational Leadership BAS program or permission of the Dean. This course will provide the student with an introduction to the principles of philanthropy and the history of the creation of not-for-profit organizations. Attention will be given to strategic planning as an essential executive management tool for the growth and survival of not-for-profit organizations. This includes the understanding of the purpose of a strong mission and vision statement. Also, students will be introduced to the role of a board of trustees and the importance of volunteer management. Attention will also be given to the executive manager’s role in evaluating, setting, and implementing financial goals for the organization’s sustainability. This course includes a brief introduction to the most common types of fund development plans. 47 contact hours

MAN 3861 MANAGEMENT OF THE FUND DEVELOPMENT PROCESS IN NOT-FOR-PROFIT (NFP) 3 credits

Prerequisite: MAN 3860 and Admission to the Management and Organizational Leadership BAS program or permission of the Dean. This course will provide students with a comprehensive introduction to fund-raising strategies and tools of not-for-profit organizations. The elements of institutional readiness for fund raising will be examined with attention to the role of the board of trustees and volunteers, policies and procedures, and the master plan of the organization. The place of public relations and marketing, as well as the participation of non-development managers in the fund-promotion effort, will be considered. The annual giving program will be introduced as the foundation of mission-driven, volunteer-powered fund development. Fund raising from foundations and corporations will be reviewed with special focus on the preparation of funding proposals. Major investments by donors in the institution’s mission, in terms of special purpose major gifts and gift planning will be reviewed, and issues of fund development management and efficiency will be examined. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisite: Admission to any BAS Program in the College of Technology and Management, or permission of the Dean. This course focuses on current and emerging issues in business and management. Its format and topics will vary but will typically be a full day or a half-day seminar conducted by one or more industry subject-matter experts who will address a specific business and management topic such as financial markets, international trade, human resources, cultural issues, or economic subjects, etc. The requirements of each student will vary with the topics in question. This course may be taken 3 times for a total of 3 credits using different seminar topics. 16 contact hours.

     TOPIC #1 ISSUES IN MODERN BANKING
Prerequisite: Admission to any BAS Program in the College of Technology and Management, or permission of the Dean. This specific section of the Seminars in Business and Management course focuses on current and emerging issues in Bank and Financial Services Management. Its format and topics will include a half-day to one-day seminar by a practicing financial services executive or regulator, a pre-seminar activity involving the reading of relevant literature related to the subject banking issues, and a post-seminar activity to reinforce the information, concepts, and issues presented at the seminar. 16 contact hours.

     TOPIC #2 GLOBALIZATION: NEW CHALLENGES FOR TAMPA BAY AREA
Prerequisite: Admission to any BAS Program in the College of Technology and Management, or permission of the Dean. This specific section of the Seminars in Business and Management course focuses on current and emerging globalization challenges confronting the local region. Its format and topics will include a half-day to one-day seminar by a practicing economic development professional or regulator, a pre-seminar activity involving the reading of relevant literature related to the subject globalization issues, and a post-seminar activity to reinforce the information, concepts, and issues presented at the seminar. 16 contact hours.

     TOPIC #3 INTERNATIONAL STUDY ABROAD
Prerequisite: Admission to any BAS Program in the College of Technology and Management, or permission of the Dean. The student may participate in a “study abroad trip” respective to their studies in International Business, Technology Management or Banking. The nature and location of the trip will be approved by the College Dean and faculty. Typically a two week study abroad trip will explore various issues pertaining to international business (globalization), marketing, entrepreneurship, law or technology related to the country or location visited. The student may earn 1 credit for the seminar/study. 16 contact hours.

     TOPIC #4 E-GOVERNANCE
Prerequisite: Admission to any BAS program in the College of Technology and Management or permission of the Dean. This seminar focuses on the use of information and communications technology to create and transfer knowledge on electronic governance (e-governance) and electronic democracy (e-democracy) associated with the e-Governance Academy and the Government of Estonia. E-governance and e-democracy provides a mechanism for analyzing and systematizing international and domestic experiences allowing the creation of a knowledge base and experience model where the knowledge can be transferred to interested parties and government agencies.

     TOPIC #5 ENTREPRENEURSHIP: FOCUSING ON INNOVATION
Prerequisite: Admission to any BAS program in the College of Technology and Management or permission of the Dean. This seminar focuses on key elements of successful Entrepreneurship. Entrepreneurship concepts in the seminar may include issues such as new market venture ideas, financing options for a new business, how to get a new product to market, product branding, business leadership and innovation, defining business development and successfully using incubators in a new business. 16 contact hours.

     TOPIC #6 IMPORTING & EXPORTING OF TECHNOLOGY & SECURITY
Prerequisite: Admission to any BAS program in the College of Technology and Management or permission of the Dean. This seminar focuses on the emerging topics and considerations associated with import and export controls on high technology. Current legal requirements as governed by the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) and regulations under the Export Administration Act (EAA) will be examined. Emerging technology and exports to outlawed countries will be explored. 16 contact hours.

     TOPIC #7 SUSTAINABILITY/GREEN MANAGEMENT CONCEPTS
Prerequisite: Admission to any BAS Program in the College of Technology and Management, or permission of the Dean. This course focuses on current and emerging issues in business sustainability/green. Its format will vary but will typically include a ½ day to one day seminar by one or more industry experts. Depending on the seminar specific topic, the expert(s) will address specific business and management topics pertaining to sustainable business planning, such as social and environmental challenges, marketing and supply chain decisions, recycling, reusing, reconditioning, product and service decisions in order to realize a natural competitive advantage within their operating strategies, international policies and regulations, and other key sustainability/green issues, as well as laws associated with this subject matter. The requirements of each student will vary depending on the topic in question. The course may be taken 3 times for a total of 3 credits using different seminar topics. 16 contact hours.

MAN 3949 COOPERATIVE WORK EXPERIENCE IN COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT 3 credits

Prerequisite: Senior standing and faculty advisor/co-op coordinator or Dean’s approval. This course provides a mechanism to earn credit for relevant work experience, on the job. Those already working in the field can earn credit for their on-the-job training and effort. Students will be required to complete a portfolio and make a presentation to earn this credit. The equivalent of three months full-time work is required. MAN 3949 may not be repeated for credit. The portfolio of work will be reviewed by a faculty member for relevance to the studies, nature/quality of the work and the student’s individual contributions.

Prerequisite: Admission to the College of Technology and Management BAS program or permission of the Dean. This course will introduce the student to business ethics as a process of responsible decision making in the workplace. The student will analyze various ethical issues and dilemmas that face corporations today to provide the student a basic foundation tin business ethics. The student will build an ethical decision making model based on an acquired understanding of corporate social responsibility. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisite: Admission to the Technology Management or International Business BAS program. This course presents the basic concepts, principles, and techniques associated with leading cultural diversity in the global marketplace. Emphasis will be on the students developing an understanding of the interplay between leadership, cultural diversity, and the global business models. Students will also gain an understanding of how these concepts relate to and are applied in regional markets like Asia, Latin America, Europe, Africa, and the Middle East. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisites: MAN 3504 or PLA 1763 or permission of the Dean. This course presents the advanced concepts, principles, and techniques of Six Sigma Methodology. Emphasis will be on students developing a solid philosophical, conceptual, and practical view of Six Sigma methodologies as they are applied to the business objectives. This course will create greater understanding of the concept of Six Sigma, through methodology, organizational roles, and improvements in the organization. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisite: MAN 3504 and admission to the College of Technology Management BAS program or Business Techology Education BS program. This course focuses on defining, analyzing, and designing effective business models. Students will learn how to understand, model, analyze, and ultimately design business process modeling and simulation strategies. . Methods used to simulate process performance can reveal implications of process changes, which then can be analyzed and improved to make effective managerial decisions. 47contact hours.

Prerequisite: MAN 3504 and Admission to the Technology Management or International Business BAS program. This course presents the basic concepts, principles, and techniques of procurement and outsourcing. Emphasis will be placed on students developing a basic knowledge set while centering them in the real themes, demands, and opportunities of an evolving and dynamic international business environment. This course will incorporate basic principles of procurement and outsourcing as they relate to the core aspects of international management practices. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisite: Admission into the College of Technology and Management BAS program. This course presents the basic principles and techniques used to manage process improvement. Today’s managers need to understand how to engage people in process improvement, as well as how to critically understand and apply the associated methodologies. Process improvement is complicated and dynamic, encompassing a variety of approaches traditionally recognized as Total Quality Management (TQM), Lean, Six Sigma, Balanced Scorecard, and many others. The potential benefits of process improvements create not only lucrative opportunities for today’s organizations, but they are a necessity for survival in the competitive world marketplace. Businesses must be able to better manage and control their process improvements in order to achieve their strategic objectives. 47 contact hours.

This course focuses on addressing the issues and strategies of managing the human resource (HR) areas of transnational firms. This will include comprehending local employment laws, adapting HR management practices to local situations, understanding how to effectively recruit, develop and train talent in global enterprises, reviewing performance appraisals and addressing labor relations in multinational organizations. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisite: Admission to the College of Technology and Management BAS program or permission of the Dean. This course will provide the student with the basic knowledge needed to craft, implement and execute strategies for managing a business enterprise. It provides also the opportunity for the student to understand how developing strategic management goals and plans will impact the company’s competitive advantage and strategic resource fit within specific industries. Another area that will be covered is an overview of culture leadership with strategy and culture. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisite: ETI 3116, ETI 3647, or MAN 4584 and admission to the College of Technology and Management. This course is intended to provide an overview of concepts and strategies for change management and diffusion of innovation. Topics covered include innovation processes, technology forecasting, organizational development, synectics, reengineering, diffusion of innovations theory, social epidemic theory, learning organization, and change implementation strategies. 47 contact hours.

MAN 4783 SUSTAINABLE BUDGET MANAGEMENT TRIPLE BOTTOM LINE ANALYSIS 3 credits

Prerequisites: MAN 3786 and MAN 3781 and admission to the Sustainability Management BAS program. This course is intended to develop students' knowledge and skills in environmental budget analysis, triple bottom line evaluation and reporting, and the economics of sustainability. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisite: Admission to the Management and Organizational Leadership BAS program or permission of the Dean. This course introduces students to how organizations can deal with societal challenges associated with energy and the environment. This course is intended for students with little or no background in science or mathematics, and will focus on organizational applications and opportunities for sustainability/green initiatives. This will include availability and cost requirements of energy, as well as the effects of energy use on our environment. Students will explore organizational energy and environmental models that are increasingly overlapping in the global marketplace. This course will highlight applications and opportunities for today’s managers to link operating decisions to environmentally and energy focused practices. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisite: Admission to the Management and Organizational Leadership BAS program or permission of the Dean. This course integrates social and environmental values in a management context in order to further the student’s understanding of human, natural, and financial sustainability issues The student will evaluate sustainability and environmental philosophies on a broad scale. The student will understand international policies and regulations, human welfare, politics, environmental racism, hazardous waste and pollution, global warming, and other key sustainability/green issues. The student will work to develop skills in conducting cost-benefit, payback, and life cycle analysis to justify projects and evaluate their impact on sustainability/green issues. By increasing the student’s understanding, he or she will be better prepared to direct a company, community, or country in ways that restore and enhance stakeholder value while insuring the continued sustainability of the environment as a whole for current and future generations. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisites: Admission to a College of Technology and Management BAS program or permission of the Dean. In addition, it is strongly recommended that Entrepreneurship students take MAN 3802 and MAR 4836 before taking this course. This course will allow students to create and test their business ideas through feasibility analyses. This course includes analyzing the strategic issues when starting a new firm or expanding a current business. The student will plan and implement the components of a business plan based upon their research and analysis. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisite: MAN 3861 and Admission to the Management and Organizational Leadership BAS program or permission of the Dean. This course will provide the student with tools for financial and strategic management of not-for-profit organizations. Students will study and learn how to maintain, build and advance the objectives of the not-for-profit organization. Considerable attention will be given to the budget and financial statement as tools of advancement and control. The student will learn the importance of evaluating, setting and implementing financial goals. Attention will be given to management tools and organizational tools that are necessary for employee and volunteer retention, constituent retention and advancement, public awareness, lobbying, and grant management. The importance of continuous program evaluation and accountability will be emphasized. 47 contact hours.

This course is designed to provide the student the basic principles of facility management (FM) including the evolution of FM theories, and the role and impact of FM in today's workplace. Included in this course is a discussion of organizational models, FM roles and responsibilities, design and construction, space and asset management, technology, the placement of FM within the organization, FM as it relates to strategic planning within the organization, FM performance measures, benchmarking, operations and maintenance, and financial management. 47 contact hours.

MAN 4900 SENIOR CAPSTONE PROJECT IN MANAGEMENT AND ORGANIZATIONAL LEADERSHIP 3 credits

Prerequisite: Student must have completed all major (core) courses, with a grade of “C” or better, in the Management and Organizational Leadership Program or permission of the Dean. This capstone course will provide the opportunity for the student to demonstrate that he/she has learned the material from the program and can apply it in the real world. It should be taken during the student’s last semester at the college. It provides the student the opportunity to develop a plan to solve a problem dealing with management and organizational leadership issues of today. The student will choose one major plan to address the problem in detail. This is a 16 week course offered in fall and/or spring semesters only. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisite: The student must have completed all major (core) courses, with a grade of 'C' or better, in the Sustainability Management BAS Program or permission of the Dean. This capstone course will provide the opportunity for the student to demonstrate that he/she has learned the material from the program and can apply it in the real world. It should be taken during the student¿s last semester at the college. It provides the student the opportunity to develop a plan to solve a problem dealing with sustainability management issues of today. The student will choose one major plan to address the problem in detail. This is a 16 week course offered in fall and/or spring semesters only. 45 contact hours.

Prerequisite: Student must have completed all major (core) courses in the Banking BAS Program or permission of Dean. This course provides the opportunity for the student to demonstrate that he/she has learned the material from the program and can apply it in the real world. It should be taken during the student’s last semester at the College. It provides the student the opportunity to develop a plan to solve a problem dealing with current banking issues. This course is the Capstone course before graduation. This is a 16 week course offered in fall and/or spring semesters only. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisite: Student must have completed all major (core) courses in the Technology Management Program or permission of Dean. This is the capstone course for the Technology Management program. It will provide the opportunity for the student to demonstrate that he/she has learned the material from the program and can apply it in the real world. It should be taken during the student’s last semester at the college. It provides the student the opportunity to develop a plan to solve a problem dealing with technology management issues today. The student will choose one major plan to address the problem in detail. This is a 16 week course offered in fall and/or spring semesters only. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisite: Completion of intermediate foreign language requirement. Student must have completed all major (core) courses in the International Business BAS Program or permission of dean. This course is the opportunity for the student to demonstrate that he/she has learned the material from the program and can apply it in the real world. It should be taken during the student’s last semester at the college. It provides the student the opportunity to develop a plan to solve a problem dealing with current international management issues. The student will choose one major plan to address the problem in detail. This course is the Capstone course before graduation. This is a 16 week course offered in fall and/or spring semesters only. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisite: Admission to the International Business BAS Program. This course is an examination of unique management topics and problems that deserve additional depth and attention as the art and science of management evolves. The student will be introduced to the foundational philosophies, history, and contemporary issues surrounding the course topic. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisite: MAC 2312 or appropriate score on the mathematics placement test. This course covers the basic methods and fundamental theorems of ordinary differential equations with applications in the natural sciences and engineering. Topics are the following: solutions of first order differential equations of types; namely separable, exact, homogeneous, linear, Bernoulli; solutions of nth order linear differential equations; solutions by series; Laplace transforms; and systems of linear differential equations. 47 contact hours

This course covers the principles of fair global market trade and methods for developing and implementing global marketing and trade operations. The areas of international trade, payments, development, and multinational enterprise as they apply to global marketing are the key elements of the course. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisite: MAR 1142 or permission of the program director. This seminar is a sequel to MAR 1142, Global Marketing. It reemphasizes the principals of Global Marketing first explain in the prerequisite course by demonstrating the application of these principles. By visiting companies in foreign countries, the concepts of global market trade, marketing operations methods, and "real world" market implementation are seen in action and analyzed. The areas of international trade, payments, development, and multinational enterprise as they relate to global marketing in action, are an additional focus of this course. This is a "study abroad" seminar class. 47 contact hours.

This course covers the institutions and methods developed for carrying on trade operations, retail and wholesale agencies, elements of marketing efficiency, the cost of marketing, price maintenance, unfair competition, and the relationship of government to marketing. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisite: Permission of the program director. This course is offered as part of the Semester Experience Abroad program in Seville, Spain. This course examines basic marketing principles related to business in an international setting. Emphasis is placed on the role of the international marketing manager in the development of marketing strategies for a variety of markets in diverse cultural and economic situations. Topics covered include the decision-making process in the areas of foreign market analysis, target market identification, product planning, promotion and channels of distribution. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisite: REA 0001. This course presents a comprehensive overview, from a managerial viewpoint, of the field of advertising and shows the relationship of advertising to history, economics, marketing, social institutions, and customer psychology. Included in the study are sales promotion, media organization, marketing functioning, brand promotion, and analysis of consumer behavior, budgeting, legislation and regulations. The course culminates with the student planning an advertising campaign. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisites: Admission to the Technology Management, International Business, Banking, or Management and Organizational Leadership BAS programs, the Business Technology Education BS program or permission of the Dean. This course helps develop the marketing knowledge and skills necessary for the successful manager of a technology organization. Students will understand marketing concepts, including the development of and execution of a marketing strategy. The course focuses on business-to-business and business-to-government marketing as well as the marketing of services. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisite: Admission to the Banking BAS program or permission of the Dean. This course focuses on addressing the issues, processes and strategies related to professional selling and sales management. This is a comprehensive course in the art of selling, focusing on relationship building, negotiating and sales management. Various techniques will be explored, including prospecting, lead management, product introduction, negotiation, closing strategies and relationship management. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisite: Admission to the Technology Management or International Business BAS program. This course focuses on addressing the issues and strategies of managing the sales areas of transnational firms. A comprehensive course in sales focusing on the “fundamentals” of selling, learning the differences of team selling, consultative selling, selling techniques, sales planning, selling strategies (including strategic alliances), time management, territory management, sales management, client management, customer relations, and options in developing a sales organizational structure in global enterprises. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisite: Admission to the Technology Management, International Business or Banking BAS program or permission of the Dean. This course focuses on addressing the issues, methods and strategies associated with the collection, management, analysis and dissemination of information for use in domestic and global marketing decisions. The core focus will be on primary (quantitative & qualitative) and secondary research methodologies, including problem identification, methodology design, sampling planning, questionnaire design, fieldwork implementation, data processing, data analysis and data presentation. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisite: Admission to the Management and Organizational Leadership BAS program or permission of the Dean. This course will illustrate the numerous aspects involved with establishing bona-fide product concepts for newly established entrepreneurs. Included will be an in-depth review of how micro- and macro-econometric modeling and predictive marketing research models are created and used in consumer and business-to-business markets. Specific areas of focus include problem-solution relationships, innovation, idea generation, concept transition, test marketing, commercialization and branding. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisite: MAC 2311 or appropriate score on the SPC mathematics placement test. This course is an introduction to real vector spaces by using the properties of vectors and matrices to find the solution to systems of equations and the algebra of transformations. The properties of similar and diagonal matrices will be applied to the solution of problems. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisite: MAC 2312. This course is designed for students who are majoring in secondary mathematics education, mathematics, science or engineering. This course provides a thorough treatment of linear algebra using a matrix-oriented approach. Major topics include: matrices, systems of linear equations, linear transformations, determinants, eigenvectors and eigenvalues, vector spaces, subspaces, inner product spaces, and orthogonality. Emphasis is on gaining a deep understanding of the subject matter through the use of interactive computer algebra systems and application projects; emphasis is also given to development of algebraic reasoning abilities in analyzing conceptual relationships. Each student will develop an electronic portfolio of course projects and accomplishments, which incorporate the Florida Educator Accomplished Practices. This course addresses specific Sunshine State Standards, subject matter competencies, and pedagogy pertinent to the discipline and required for certification. 62 contact hours. (Credit is not also given for MAS 2103.) 62 contact hours. Mathematics education majors are required to complete MAS 3105.

Prerequisites: MAC 2312. This course is designed for students who are majoring in secondary mathematics education, mathematics, science or engineering. This course offers an investigative approach to number theory in which students develop their capacity to formulate conjectures and explore their ideas and inquiries through the use of technology. Formal proofs are constructed in order to develop concepts in number theory. Major topics include: divisibility, the Euclidean algorithm, Diophantine equations, factorization, the Fundamental Theorem of Arithmetic, prime numbers, congruences, and number-theoretic functions. Emphasis is on gaining an understanding of the nature of mathematical thinking and learning. This course addresses specific Sunshine State Standards, subject matter competencies, and pedagogy pertinent to the discipline and required for certification. This course is required for Mathematics Education majors. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisites: MAS 3105. This course is designed for students majoring in secondary mathematics education, mathematics, science or engineering. This course presents an introduction to the basic structures of abstract algebra with the aim of connecting these structures to high school mathematics curricula. Major topics include: groups and subgroups, permutations and symmetries, properties of the integers, rings and subrings, ideals, integral domains, and fields. Emphasis is on developing understanding through active investigation of the concepts presented. Emphasis is also given to development of algebraic reasoning abilities in analyzing conceptual relationships. This course addresses specific Sunshine State Standards, subject matter competencies, and pedagogy pertinent to the discipline and required for certification. 47 contact hours.

College Preparatory Credits (0000 designations) may not be used toward graduation credits. This course is a study of the basic skills and concepts of pre-algebra from the point of view of the college student who needs an understanding of pre-algebra. Major topics include operations with integers, fractions, decimals, percents, geometric figures and their measures, and pre-algebra topics including simplification of polynomials and equation solving techniques. 47 contact hours.

College Preparatory Credits (0000 designations) may not be used toward graduation credits. Corequisite: MAT 0012. This laboratory is to support MAT 0012, Pre-Algebra, and provide opportunities for applications of the basic skills and concepts of pre-algebra. 32 contact hours.

College Preparatory Credits (0000 designations) may not be used toward graduation credits. Prerequisite: MAT 0012 or appropriate score on mathematics placement test. This course is a study of the basic skills and concepts of elementary algebra from the view of a college student who needs an understanding of basic algebra. Major topics include language and operations on sets, operations on signed numbers, simple linear equations and inequalities in one variable, operations on polynomials (including beginning techniques of factoring), integer exponents, brief introduction to radicals, introduction to graphing, and applications. 47 or 77 contact hours based on credit hours of class.

Prerequisite: MAT 0024 or appropriate score on the mathematics placement test. Major topics include factoring, algebraic fractions, radicals and rational exponents, complex numbers, quadratic equations, rational equations, linear equations and inequalities, systems of linear equations and inequalities, introduction to functions and applications. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisite: MAT 0024 or appropriate score on the mathematics placement test. Corequisite: MAT 1033. A laboratory course to foster success in MAT 1033, Intermediate Algebra, and to provide additional opportunities for application of the basic skills and concepts of Intermediate Algebra. 32 contact hours

Prerequisites: BSC 2086-2086L or BSC 2010-2010L. Corequisite: MCB 2010L. Microbiology consists of the study of microorganisms and their role in our environment from a cellular and molecular point of view. Topics include microbial cell biology, microbial genetics, classification, identification, microbe-host interactions, antimicrobial agents, microbial control, and infectious disease. 47 contact hours.

Corequisite: MCB 2010. This laboratory will consist of experiments that teach bacterial techniques, characteristics of morphology, growth responses, metabolic activity, and distribution in selected environments. 45 contact hours.

Prerequisites: (ENC 0020 and REA 0002 and MAT 0024) or (EAP 1695 and MAT 0024) or (appropriate scores on the SPC placement test.) This course is a survey of the basic laws governing atmospheric structure, atmospheric motions, weather processes and weather systems. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisite: MAT 1033 or appropriate score on the SPC mathematics placement test. This course is a general survey course in mathematics and covers a number of traditional, independent topics and will include topics related to mathematical logic, sets and systematic counting, probability, statistics, geometry and critical thinking skills. One of its intents is to provide preparation for the Florida CLAST test for those students who may need to take it. This course satisfies three credits of the mathematics requirements outlined in the General Education Requirements, but is not a prerequisite to any other mathematics course. (Credit will not be given for both MGF 1113 and MGF 1106.) 47 contact hours.

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