Course Descriptions

This course is a study of basic accounting principles including the recording and reporting of financial activity. It includes the preparation and interpretation of financial statement in a sole proprietorship or corporation. An applied approach with computer applications to the study of financial accounting is emphasized. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisite: ACG 2001. This course is a continuation of Applied Financial Accounting I with additional concern on the preparation and interpretation of financial statements for the partnership and corporation. It emphasizes an applied approach with computer applications to the study of financial accounting. 47 contact hours.

This course is a study of basic accounting principles including the recording and reporting of financial activity. The preparation and interpretation of financial statements with emphasis on the corporation is also studied. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisite: ACG 2011 or ACG 2021. This course is a study of product costing, cost-volume-profit analysis, budgetary planning and control, the statement of cash flows and financial statement analysis. Emphasis will be placed on applications in order to illustrate the accounting principles. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisite: ACG 2011 or ACG 2021. The emphasis in this course is on accounting theory, concepts and analysis of the problems that arise in the application of these underlying concepts to financial accounting. Attention is given to the use of accounting information as it applies to an overview of the accounting process and detailed analysis of the income statement and asset sections of the balance sheet as a basis for decisions by management, stockholders, creditors, and other users of financial statements. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisite: ACG 2011 or ACG 2021. The emphasis in this course is on accounting theory, concepts and analysis of the problems that arise in the application of these underlying concepts to financial accounting. Attention is given to the use of accounting information as it applies to other assets, liability and equity sections of the balance sheet along with the analytical use of financial statements. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisites: ACG 2011 or ACG 2021 and CGS 1100 or permission of Program Director. This course offers an overview of microcomputer accounting and its application in the business environment. The student will progressively work through accounting cycles for service and merchandise businesses using general ledger; special journals; voucher system; inventory system; sales and service order processing; basic fixed asset management; payroll; financial analysis; and basic computer accounting system set up. Ten-key computer entry will be verified and students will work in popular computer environments. 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.

"G" Prerequisite: (ENC 0020 and REA 0002) or EAP 1695 or satisfactory score on the SPC placement test. This course examines the development of the black presence in America. The concern will be to study the economic, social and psychological factors that led to slavery, the practical consequences of slavery on black and white social groups, the events and individuals who contributed to the elimination of slavery, the struggle for citizenship and self-worth, the artistic contributions, the social justice movement of the 1970s, and the current social condition defining black experience in America. 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 an appropriate score on the placement test. This course addresses history in the land that becomes the United States of America, beginning with the migration of the Western Hemisphere’s original inhabitants. It briefly surveys the pre-Columbian Native American cultures. It also examines the impacts of the European “discovery” and settlement of North America on various groups of Native Americans, on Europeans at home and in the colonies, and on Africans forced into slavery in the New World. The course emphasizes the political, economic, social, cultural and religious aspects of life in the English North American colonies through their evolution into the United States, from the country’s developmental years through the end of the Civil War. This course partially satisfies the writing requirements outlined in the General Education Requirements. Credit is only given for AMH 2010 or AMH 2010H or IDS 2103H. 47 contact hours.

"G" Prerequisite: Appropriate score on the CPT or acceptance into the Honors College or permission of the Dean. This advanced course addresses history in the land that becomes the United States of America, beginning with the migration of the Western Hemisphere’s original inhabitants. It examines the pre-Columbian Native American cultures. It also examines the impacts of the European “discovery” and settlement of North America on various groups of Native Americans, on Europeans at home and in the colonies, and on Africans forced into slavery in the New World. The course will emphasize the evaluation and synthesis of the political, economic, social, cultural and religious aspects of life in the English North American colonies through their evolution into the United States, from the country’s developmental years through the end of the Civil War. This course also analyzes methods of qualitative and quantitative research, cases studies, archival retrieval, and comparative approaches to the study of societies and emphasizes writing research-based papers, historiography and critical analysis. Independent research and interdisciplinary connections will also be encouraged for students to make connections to other related areas of humanities, philosophy and literature in the Honors Program. This advanced course will have a substantial writing assignment. This course partially satisfies the writing requirements outlined in the General Education Requirements. Credit will only be given for AMH 2010 or AMH 2010H or IDS 2103H. 47 contact hours.

"G" Prerequisite: (ENC 0020 and REA 0002) or (EAP 1695) or an appropriate score on the placement test. This course covers the history of the United States from the post-Civil War period (1865) to the present. Emphasis is placed on the social, economic, political and diplomatic history. The course is designed to present history as a dynamic process, encouraging students to think historically and to encourage students to value history. This course partially satisfies the writing requirements outlined in the General Education requirements. Credit is only given for AMH 2020 or AMH 2020H or IDS 1102H. 47 contact hours.

"G" Prerequisite: Appropriate score on the CPT or acceptance into the Honors College or permission of the Dean. This advanced course covers the history of the United States from the post-Civil War period (1865) to the present. The course will present history as a dynamic process, and students will evaluate and synthesize the social, economic, political, and diplomatic history of the post-Civil War period. This course also analyzes methods of qualitative and quantitative research, case studies, archival retrieval, and comparative approaches to the study of societies and emphasizes writing research-based papers, historiography and critical analysis. Independent research and interdisciplinary connections will also be encouraged for students to make connections to other related areas of humanities, philosophy and literature in the Honors Program. This course will have a substantial writing requirement. This course partially satisfies the writing requirements outlined in the General Education Requirements. Credit is only given for AMH 2020 or AMH 2020H or IDS 1102H. 47 contact hours.

"G" Prerequisite: (ENC 0020 and REA 0002) or EAP 1695 or satisfactory score on the SPC placement test. An examination of involvement in the conflict in Vietnam including the origins of the involvement, the military and diplomatic history of the war, the impact of the war, and autobiographical narratives related to participation in the war. This course partially satisfies the Gordon Rule writing requirements outlined in the General Education Requirements. 47 contact hours.

This course outlines chronologically the economic, social, geographic, and political background of Florida from the time of discovery through settlement, colonization and statehood. Florida's role in the Civil War and Reconstruction Period is reviewed, and the state's agricultural development into the 20th century is described. Current issues including the impact of urbanization, tourism, and industrialization are emphasized. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisite: (ENC 1101 or ENC 1121H or IDS 1101H). This course is designed to survey the major fiction, poetry, drama, and essays of selected African writers through the twentieth century. It emphasizes issues and ideas that have influenced African-American literary expression and explores personal responses to the African-American experience as reflected in American culture. It examines African-American literature through four periods: Slavery, The Civil War and Reconstruction, The Harlem Renaissance, and The Contemporary Period. It traces human experience as it unfolds in African-American literature, exploring the historical background, social issues, and ideologies of each period and the impact of the African-American experience upon American culture. This course requires substantial reading, library research, and the composition of the research paper. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisite: ENC 0020 or EAP 1695 or a satisfactory score on the SPC placement test. A survey of the major aspects of American folklore. This course is designed to increase the student's general knowledge of folklore in the United States; to familiarize the student with major techniques for collecting, editing, and evaluating folklore; to familiarize the student with major scholarship in the field; and to develop within the student a sense of appreciation of folklore. This course has a substantial writing requirement. 47 contact hours.

"G" Prerequisite: (IDS 1101H or ENC 1101 or ENC 1121H) and (REA 0002 or EAP 1695) or appropriate score on the placement test. This is a course designed to survey American literature to 1865, with special emphasis on Romanticism and Realism as well as methods of library research, writing of the research paper and the paper of literary interpretation. Included are selected works of major writers such as Edgar Allan Poe, Nathaniel Hawthorne, Herman Melville, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Henry David Thoreau, Walt Whitman, and Emily Dickinson. This course partially satisfies the writing requirements as outlined in the General Education Requirements. Credit is not given for both AML 2010 and AML 2010H. 47 contact hours.

"G" Prerequisites: (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 be a humanistic and interdisciplinary study of American literature from its origins in the 17th Century through the 19th Century. Special emphasis will be given to the literary movements of 19th Century Romanticism and Realism. Representative selections from each period are critically examined for interpretation, historical background, artistic qualities, and philosophy, with emphasis on human values and application to life. This course also stresses methods of research and emphasizes writing research-based papers, including literary interpretation and critical analysis. Independent research and interdisciplinary connections will also be 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 AML 2010H and AML 2010. 47 contact hours.

"G" Prerequisite: (IDS 1101H or ENC 1101 or ENC 1121H) and (REA 0002 or EAP 1695) or appropriate score on the placement test. This is a course designed to survey American literature from 1865 to the present. Included are selected works of major writers such as Mark Twain, Stephen Crane, Henry James, Robert Frost, Carl Sandburg, T. S. Eliot, E. E. Cummings, F. Scott Fitzgerald, William Faulkner, Ernest Hemingway, Norman Mailer, Bernard Malamud, Flannery O'Connor, James Baldwin, James Dickey, and Sylvia Plath. This course also stresses methods of library research and emphasizes writing of the research paper and the paper of literary interpretation. This course partially satisfies the writing requirements outlined in the General Education Requirements. American Literature to 1865 is not necessarily a prerequisite to this course. Credit is not given for both AML 2020 and AML 2020H. 47 contact hours.

"G" Prerequisites: (ENC 1121H or IDS 1101H) or (IDS 1101H or ENC 1121H and acceptance into the Honors College ) or approval of the program director. This course is designed to be an interdisciplinary study of American literature from the 19th century to the present. Special emphasis will be given to the literary movements of the 19th and 20th century. Representative selections from each period are critically examined for interpretation, historical background, artistic qualities, and philosophy, with emphasis on human values and application to life. This course also stresses methods of research and emphasizes writing research-based papers, including literary interpretation and critical analysis. Independent research and interdisciplinary connections will also be 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 as outlined in the General Education Requirements. Credit is not given for both AML 2020H and AML 2020. 47 contact hours.

"G" Prerequisite: (ENC 0020 and REA 0002) or EAP 1695 or satisfactory score on the SPC placement test. This course is an introduction to the science of man and his culture, defining the branches of anthropology, its methods, and its relation and contributions to the other disciplines. Emphasis will be given to the universal and the unique aspects of man's adaptation to his environment and to his biological origins. 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 is a survey of the broad field of Anthropology and an explanation of selected contemporary problems. The origin of these problems and alternate solutions, derived from a cross-cultural approach, will be considered. This course partially satisfies the Gordon Rule writing requirements outlined in the General Education Requirements. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisite: Permission of Program Director. This course includes a study of Spanish life and character as it manifests itself in history, regional personality, celebrations, music, legendary figures, art and architecture. Special emphasis will be given to the southern part of Spain, Andalusia, which preserves the diverse cultural heritage of Europe, Africa and the Orient (Near East). This course is offered as a part of the Semester Experience Abroad program in Seville, Spain. 47 contact hours.

"G" Prerequisite: (ENC 0020 and REA 0002) or EAP 1695 or satisfactory score on the SPC placement test. This course is the study of the influence of culture on human behavior. The course deals with cultural variations and similarities in the areas of subsistence techniques and technology, family and kinship, social order and disorder, and world view. This course partially satisfies the Gordon Rule writing requirement outlined in the General Education Requirements. 47 contact hours.

An introductory drafting course oriented toward students entering the career areas of building design and/or construction. 6 class and laboratory hours weekly.

An introductory course interfacing communication skills with design thinking. Emphasis is on the awareness and understanding of basic organization ideas in design. 122 contact hours.

Prerequisite: ARC 1301. An analysis course that uses the study of architectural precedent as a foundation for the development of communication and design skills. 122 contact hours.

This course is a general survey of social, political and cultural factors which have generated art and architecture from prehistoric times through the Baroque and Rococo periods. Instruction also includes drawings and sketches of major buildings. An annotated sketchbook will be required. 47 contact hours.

This course is a general survey of the social, political and cultural factors which have generated art and architecture from the Age of Enlightenment to the present. The elements of architecture, described by Vitruvious as Function, Strength and Aesthetics, will be analyzed in significant buildings from the Age of Enlightenment to the current works by contemporary architects. Instruction also includes drawings and sketches of major buildings. An annotated sketchbook will be required. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisite: ETD 1320C or permission of program director. This is an introductory course interfacing digital design and communication tools with design thinking and hands on production. Emphasis is on the use of digital technology to facilitate expansion of basic engineering and architectural design modalities, and laying a foundation for the full integration of digital technologies into the design studio. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisites: ARC 1701, ARC 2303, PHY 1053 and MAC 2233. This course is a theoretical exploration into the meaning and goals of architecture; an investigation of the creative process of design. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisite: ARC 1302. This course is an introduction to the forces, both physical and perceptual, which determine the varied environments which man creates, or otherwise alters. Emphasis will be placed on (1) becoming aware of the forces which contribute to the environment; (2) gathering and organizing data supporting the existence of these forces; and (3) discovering means to communicate these findings. 122 contact hours.

Prerequisites: PHY 1053, MAC 2233, ARC 2303 with a grade of C, and a personal interview and a review of the student's portfolio and academic record by an architecture faculty committee is required for admission to this course. This course is a continuation of Architectural Design III, basic studies in perception of the components of architecture. This course has a substantial writing requirement. 122 contact hours.

This course is an introduction to materials and methods used in wood frame, masonry, concrete and steel construction. Laboratory work will consist of "hands on" experience and field trips to construction sites. 92 contact hours.

Prerequisites: PHY 1053, MAC 2233, and ARC 2303. This course is a study of basic principles of static mechanics and strength of materials relating to the design, investigation, and behavior of structural elements and systems of buildings. This course has a substantial writing requirement. 62 contact hours.

"G" Prerequisite: ENC 0020 or EAP 1695 or appropriate score on the CPT. This is a beginning course for any student curious about art and why it looks the way it does. Students will explore a variety of visual experiences in relationship to their seeing, feeling, thinking, and self. They will examine, discuss, and handle two and three-dimensional media. This course partially satisfies the writing requirements outlined in the General Education Requirements. 47 contact hours.

"G" Prerequisite: ENC 0020 or EAP 1695 or appropriate score on the CPT. This course is a study of the origin and development of painting, sculpture, architecture, and significant crafts from prehistoric times through the Middle Ages period. This course partially satisfies the writing requirements outlined in the General Education Requirements. 47 contact hours.

"G" Prerequisite: ENC 0020 or EAP 1695 or satisfactory score on the CPT. This course is a study of the development of painting, sculpture, and architecture from the Renaissance to the twentieth century. This course partially satisfies the writing requirements outlined in the General Education Requirements. 47 contact hours.

A foundation course developing knowledge and perception of two-dimensional form and its elements. An introduction to basic design concepts, skills, and processes necessary for all art careers. 92 contact hours. 3 credits.

Prerequisite: ART 1201C. This is a foundation course developing knowledge and perception of three-dimensional form and its elements. An expansion of design skills, processes and concepts of design necessary for all art careers is discussed. 92 contact hours.

This course is an introduction to basic drawing skills, concepts, and processes through a structured learning situation. Varied media are used. 92 contact hours. 3 credits.

Prerequisite: ART 1300C. This course is an in-depth study of drawing with an emphasis upon classical drawing ideals and techniques as they pertain to the depiction of the human figure and organic form. 92 contact hours.

Prerequisite: ART 1300C or program director approval. This course introduces the student to the basic techniques of screen printing as a fine art medium with an emphasis on hand-cut stencils as well as photo-emulsion methods. Students use non-toxic acrylic inks to create projects emphasizing color organization and conceptual challenges and to produce limited edition prints and monoprints. 92 contact hours. 3 credits.

Prerequisite: ART 1203C or program director approval. This course covers the problems and techniques of applied three-dimensional design with an emphasis on the use of materials and tools. Students will be introduced to the basic methods of casting, carving, modeling, and assemblage. The creative aspects of the sculptural process will be emphasized by broadening the student’s concept development and sensitizing the student to the materials and techniques involved in the sculptural process. Students will become familiar with the basic vocabulary associated with sculpture. Students will discuss and apply issues of contemporary critical art theory within the context of their project work. 92 contact hours.

Basic concepts of ceramic design, methods of construction and firing. (May be repeated once for credit.) 92 contact hours. 3 credits.

Prerequisite: ART 1750C or permission of instructor. An extension of ART 1750C. Advanced throwing techniques, creative handbuilding, glaze formulation, and firing processes. (May be repeated once for credit.) 92 contact hours. 3 credits.

Prerequisite: ART 1300C. Recommended: ART 1201C and ART 1330C. This course is designed to develop the drawing skills that are most essential for effective animation. Life drawings accompanied by a study of structural anatomy in both humans and animals will be the emphasis of the course curriculum. Additional topics will include sequential drawing, the role of exaggeration and simplification in character development, composition of scenic elements as related to the development of mood and context, and the development of a smooth animated sequence. 47 contact hours. 3 credits.

Prerequisite: ART 1300C. This course is an exploration of figure/ground theory as related to 2D visual design and picture making. Basic skills in relief printing (linocut, woodcut, collograph, etc.) will be explored. Also included will be painterly processes such as monoprints. 92 contact hours. (May be repeated once for credit.) 3 credits.

Prerequisites: ART 1201C and ART 1300C. An introduction to the materials, techniques and concepts of painting through a structured learning situation. 92 contact hours. 3 credits.

Prerequisite: ART 2500C. Continuation of Painting I with an emphasis on individual development. 92 contact hours. 3 credits.

This course is an introduction to American Sign Language (ASL) as used in the deaf communityand includes a general discussion of ASL structure with an introduction to a variety of manual communication systems and philosophies. Emphasis will be on building a basic vocabulary of approximately five hundred signs and the manual alphabet. Students will have directed practice with media generated materials, emphasizing the development of beginning level receptive and expressive conversational practice. Lecture - 47 contact hours. Lab - 30 contact hours.

Prerequisite: ASL 1140C. This course is a continuation of the basic American Sign Language course and expands the student's vocabulary and signing fluency. Students will have directed practice with media generated materials, emphasizing receptive and expressive conversational practice. Lecture - 47 contact hours. Lab – 30 contact hours.

Prerequisites: ASL 1150C, ASL 1430, ASL 1510, and (ENC 0020 and REA 0002 or EAP 1695 or appropriate score on the SPC Placement Test) and departmental approval. This course is a continuation of Intermediate American Sign Language (ASL) designed to develop expressive and receptive signing skills to an advanced level. Included are compound/complex sentences, inflectional signs, tense and time, sign modulations, and classifiers. Discussion may also include cultural issues and optional professional careers in deafness. Lecture - 47 contact hours. Lab - 30 contact hours.

Prerequisites: ASL 1150C, ASL 1430, ASL 1510. This is a course for the intermediate or advanced signer with limited exposure to American Sign Language (ASL). American Sign Language, as used by deaf adults, is studied with an emphasis on the phonological, morphological, semantic, syntactical, idiomatic and metaphorical aspects of ASL. Current research in the field is examined and discussed. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisites: ASL 1140C, ASL 1510. This course introduces students to fingerspelling and numbers in ASL. The course covers topics such as techniques and forms of fingerspelling, when people fingerspell and how they use fingerspelling to meet their needs. It also includes numerical systems in ASL. Emphasis is on both receptive and expressive development. 32 contact hours.

This course is an introduction and orientation to the educational, communicative, social, vocational, psychological and legal aspects of deafness. The course will deal with the impact of deafness on the individual and the family, as well as social patterns of the deaf community. In addition, it will describe historical and changing attitudes toward the culture of deaf persons and other groups of handicapped persons. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisites: (ENC 0020 and REA 0002 and MAT 0024) or (EAP 1695 and MAT 0024). This course is a survey of astronomy that includes an introduction to the characteristics, origin, and evolution of the solar system, our sun and other stars, the Milky Way galaxy, other galaxies, and the Universe. It will include a consideration and perspective from the time of ancient astronomers to that developed from the latest astronomical research and theories. (This course may not be taken for credit subsequent to receiving a grade of "C" or better in any course with an AST prefix.) 47 contact hours.

Prerequisites: (ENC 0020 and REA 0002 and MAT 0024) or (EAP 1695 and MAT 0024). This course is a study of earth as a planet, the moon, and the sun, measurement of time, eclipses, planets and their satellites, comets, meteors, and various theories of the origin of the solar system. Consideration will be given to the historical development of the science and the basic principles of mechanics as applied to astronomy. (This course may not be taken for credit subsequent to receiving a grade of "C" or better in AST 1002.) 47 contact hours.

Prerequisites: (ENC 0020 and REA 0002 and MAT 0024) or (EAP 1695 and MAT 0024). This course is a study of the sun as a star, physical properties of the stars, basic principles of spectroscopy as applied to astronomy, double stars, variable stars, star clusters, gaseous nebulae, stellar motions and distributions, the Milky Way system, the external galaxies, the expanding universe, and the cosmic time scale. Also includes discussion of astronomical instruments. (This course may not be taken for credit subsequent to receiving a grade of "C" or better in AST 1002.) 47 contact hours.

Pre- or corequisite: AST 1002 or AST 1003 or AST 1004. This is a laboratory course to provide those experiences in observation needed by the beginning astronomy student and the interested amateur. Topics will include astronomical coordinate systems, characteristics of telescopes, telescopic observation of celestial objects, astrophotography, and applications of desktop planetarium software. 45 contact hours.

ATE 1001 VETERINARY OFFICE PROCEDURES AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT 2 credits

Prerequisite: Must be a Dual Credit Student. This course is designed to acquaint the student with mathematics and office procedures used in veterinary hospital management and veterinary computer applications. This course will also introduce the student to the laws and the agencies governing the care, use, and movement of animals and livestock. The course includes veterinary issues, resume writing, and effective job seeking techniques. 64 contact hours.

ATE 1050 VETERINARY TERMINIOLOGY AND SMALL ANIMAL BREEDS AND BEHAVIOR 2 credits

Prerequisite: Must be a Dual Credit Student. This course introduces the student to medical and veterinary terminology. Included is an introduction to the foundation of veterinary and medical language such as word roots, prefixes, suffixes, and combining forms. This course also is a lecture/lab course on normal canine and feline behavior, obedience training, and feline training. Discussion topics will include normal canine and feline behavior and causes of behavior problems in dogs and cats. The student will train a dog and a cat, will discuss or apply corrections for common behavioral problems, and will learn about the different canine and feline breeds. 64 contact hours.

Prerequisite: Approval of Program Director. Corequisite: ATE 1110L. This course will teach the fundamentals of anatomy of domestic animals, especially the canine, with emphasis on locating and identifying the anatomical regions and landmarks. Introduction to descriptive and topographical terms to aid the student in communicating with the professional staff. 47 contact hours or equivalent.

Corequisite: ATE 1110. This course is designed to acquaint the student with the fundamental techniques involved in anatomic dissection as well as necropsy procedures. This laboratory will correlate with lecture material learned in Animal Anatomy and will help to visualize these concepts. 47 contact hours or equivalent.

Pre- or corequisites: ATE 1110 and ATE 1110L, both with a grade of "C" or higher. This course is designed to acquaint the student with physiology of the domestic animal species. The course emphasizes the differences between the systems of the domestic animals, such as the metabolism and digestive processes of the ruminants, non-ruminant monogastric and monogastric species. Aspects of physiology relating to the pathogenesis of certain diseases will also be discussed. 47 contact hours.

This course will guide the student in an overview of the components necessary to manage any veterinary hospital. 47 contact hours or equivalent.

Prerequisite: REA 0001. This course will guide the student in the study of legal issues with an emphasis on the legal aspects of veterinary hospitals. 47 contact hours or equivalent.

This course will help the student to plan, organize, direct and evaluate marketing programs for a small business with an emphasis on the veterinary hospital. It will give the student a basic understanding of the marketing aspects of veterinary practices. 47 contact hours or equivalent.

This course will guide the student in the study of veterinary financial accounting with an emphasis on measuring, communicating and interpreting financial activity in the veterinary hospital with an emphasis on managing cash flow and planning. 47 contact hours or equivalent.

Prerequisite: MAT 1033 with a grade of "C" or higher or any three credit course with MGF, MAC or STA prefix with a grade of "C" or higher and Admission to the Veterinary Technology AS program. This course is designed to acquaint the student with mathematics and office procedures used in veterinary hospital management and veterinary computer applications. 47 contact hours.

This course focuses on the development of leadership skills. It provides a basic understanding of leadership and group dynamics theory and will assist the student in developing a personal philosophy of leadership and an awareness of the moral and ethical responsibilities of leadership. Topics include decision making, leadership ethics, goal formation, building trust, empowering others, conflict resolution, and managing organizational change. The course will integrate readings from contemporary multi-cultural writing and experiential learning exercises with current leadership theories and practices. 47 contact hours or equivalent.

Prerequisite: Admission to the Veterinary Technology program. This course is designed to acquaint the student with the fundamentals of farm animal herd health management, reproductive physiology, and lactation physiology. Aspects of farm animal husbandry will be discussed. 32 contact hours.

This course is designed to acquaint the student with basic laboratory and nursing skills, including restraint, history taking, examination room techniques, administration of medication, basic parasitology, and basic clinical pathology procedures. 47 contact hours or equivalent.

Pre- or corequisites: ATE 1650L with a grade of "C" or higher and ATE 1110 with a grade of "C" or higher. This is a course designed to acquaint the student with basic skills in radiology and surgical nursing. 47 contact hours or equivalent.

Prerequisite: ATE 2651L with a grade of "C" or higher. This course is a study of the technical clinical aspects of laboratory animal care, including restraint and handling, common diseases, and nutrition. The animals studied include rabbits, rats, mice, guinea pigs, hamsters, and primates. 45 contact hours.

This course is an introduction to medical terminology and veterinary terminology. Included is an introduction to the foundation of veterinary and medical language such as word roots, prefixes, suffixes, and combining forms. 16 contact hours.

This course consists of supervised clinical experience in a work place approved by the instructor. A minimum of 64 hours in a full service veterinary clinic is required. 64 contact hours.

Prerequisite: ATE 1943 with a grade of "C" or higher. This course consists of supervised clinical experience in a work place approved by the instructor. A minimum of 64 hours, in an approved work place is required. 64 contact hours.

Prerequisite: Admission to the Veterinary Technology AS program. This is a lecture/lab course on normal canine and feline behavior, obedience training and feline training. Discussion topics will include normal canine and feline behavior and causes of behavior problems in dogs and cats. The student will train a dog and a cat, will discuss or apply corrections for common behavioral problems, and will learn about the different canine and feline breeds. 32 contact hours.

Prerequisite: Admission to the Veterinary Technology CT program. This course is designed to provide students with an understanding of best practices in veterinary hospital operations. 47 contact hours or equivalent.

Prerequisite: Admission to the Veterinary Technology AS program. This course is designed to acquaint the student with the laws and the agencies governing the care, use, and movement of animals and livestock. The course also includes veterinary issues, resume writing, and effective job seeking techniques. 32 contact hours.

Pre- or corequisite: ATE 1211 with a minimum grade of “C.” This is a course designed to acquaint the student with history taking, examination room techniques, anesthesiology, asepsis and general and surgical instrument identification and care. 47 contact hours or equivalent.

Prerequisite: ATE 1211 with a minimum grade of “C.” The course topics include immunity, disease prevention, common vaccinations and diseases in small animals, zoonotic disease, health hazards in veterinary practice, and veterinary dentistry. 47 contact hours or equivalent.

This course is a study of the technical skills of medicating animals, taking and processing radiographs, and surgical instrumentation. 47 contact hours or equivalent.

Prerequisite: ATE 1211 with a minimum grade of “C.” This course is a study of the principles and practices related to veterinary pharmacology, obstetrics and pediatric care. Lecture topics will include a review of veterinary pharmacy and pharmacology, pharmacokinetics, principles of small animal obstetrics, and veterinary pediatric medicine. Emphasis is on the application of the principles of pharmacology, obstetrics and pediatrics in small animal veterinary practice. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisite: Any College-level BSC or ZOO with a minimum grade of “C,” ATE 1211 with a minimum grade of “C.” Corequisite: ATE 2638L. This lecture course is designed to introduce the veterinary technician student to common parasites and their life cycles seen in routine veterinary practice. Hematology and the kinetics of the hematopoietic system are discussed with emphasis on normal blood smears and common changes seen during disease states of domestic animals. 47 contact hours.

Corequisite: ATE 2638. This course is for the reinforcement and application of laboratory procedures and principles taught in Animal Laboratory Procedures. 90 contact hours.

Prerequisite: ATE 2638 with a minimum grade of “C.” Corequisite: ATE 2639L. This lecture course serves as a continuation of Animal Lab Procedures I and covers topics of immunology, organ function and diagnostic testing. Additional topics include normal and abnormal exfoliative cytology, veterinary microbiology, and the evaluation of endocrine disorders. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisite: ATE 2638L with a minimum grade of “C.” Corequisite: ATE 2639. This course provides experience in the clinical application of the techniques discussed in Animal Laboratory Procedures II in the areas of immunology, clinical chemistry, cytology, veterinary microbiology, coagulation testing, and abnormal and comparative hematology. 92 contact hours.

Prerequisites: ATE 1654L with a minimum grade of “C,” ATE 1311L with minimum grade of “C,” ATE 1211 with minimum grade of “C.” Pre- or corequisites: ATE 2611 with a minimum grade of “C,” ATE 2631 with a minimum grade of “C.” This course is designed to acquaint the student with laboratory procedures, exam room techniques, anesthesia, and principles of radiology practices utilized in veterinary hospitals. 92 contact hours.

Prerequisite: ATE 2651L with a minimum grade of “C.” This course is a continuation of Animal Nursing and Medicine Laboratory I. Skills will be developed in veterinary anesthesia, animal nursing care, and veterinary radiology procedures. 92 contact hours.

Pre- or corequisite: ATE 1636 with a minimum grade of “C.” This course is designed to acquaint the student with the fundamentals of large animal husbandry, herd health management, preventive medicine, animal restraint and nutrition as it relates to the bovine, equine, porcine, and caprine species. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisite: ATE 1636 with a minimum grade of “C”. This course is designed to acquaint the student with the fundamentals of preventative medicine and common diseases present in the large animal species. Aspects of equine, bovine, ovine and porcine diseases and common treatments will be emphasized. 17 contact hours.

Pre- or corequisite: ATE 1211 with a minimum grade of “C.” This course is designed to acquaint the student with the fundamentals of emergency veterinary medicine, including office and record systems, veterinary emergency first aid, toxicology, as well as knowledge of assistance in specialized veterinary medical and surgical techniques relating to common emergencies. 17 contact hours.

Prerequisite: ATE 1211 with a minimum grade of “C.” This course is designed to acquaint the student with the fundamentals of avian and exotic pet husbandry, physiology, management, and medicine. This course includes the following vertebrate groups as lecture topics: reptiles, birds and exotic mammals. 32 contact hours or equivalent.

Prerequisite: ATE 1944 with a minimum grade of “C.” Pre- or corequisite: ATE 2651L with a minimum grade of “C.” This course consists of supervised clinical experience in a full service veterinary clinic and/or shelter approved by the instructor. A minimum of 64 hours is required, at least 16 of which must be performed in an animal shelter. May be repeated one time for credit in a clinical worksite approved by the instructor. 64 contact hours.

Prerequisite: ATE 2945 with a minimum grade of “C.” This course consists of supervised clinical experience in a full service veterinary clinic and/or emergency clinic approved by the instructor. A minimum of 64 hours is required, at least 32 of which must be performed in an emergency clinic. 64 contact hours.

Prerequisite: ATE 2946 with a minimum grade of "C". This course consists of supervised clinical experience in a workplace approved by the instructor. A minimum of 64 hours in an approved workplace is required. 64 contact hours. May be repeated up to four times.

Prerequisite: Admission to the VETTC-BAS program or permission of the Dean. This course expands on the basics of terminology introduced in Associate Degree terminology courses. Words for each system of the body will be mastered as well as knowledge of abbreviations used in pharmacology, record keeping and laboratory testing. Students will achieve mastery of concepts through completion of exams and written assignments requiring use of the terminology. 17 contact hours or equivalent.

Prerequisite: Admission to the Veterinary Technology BAS program. This course will introduce and review core concepts that will increase the probability of the veterinary technology student’s successful completion of the Bachelor’s program in Veterinary Technology. The course is designed to familiarize and/or review the following: navigating the online environment, using the SPC online library and the Internet as a research tool, the essentials of writing and grammar, core concepts for writing using American Psychological Association (APA), standards for writing style and referencing, introduction to PowerPoint, and introduction to an electronic portfolio system. 16 contact hours or equivalent.

ATE 3200 SAFETY AND REGULATORY COMPLIANCE IN VETERINARY TECHNOLOGY 1 credits

Prerequisite: Admission to the Veterinary Technology BAS program. This course will introduce and heighten veterinary technician learner’s awareness of veterinary specific safety hazards and regulatory compliance issues. The course is designed to acquaint veterinary technician learners to the following: (1) personal safety hazards, (2) patient safety hazards, (3) Human Resource issues related to safety, (4) licenses, permits, and registrations, (5) Occupational and Safety Health Administration (OSHA), and (6) reproductive and gender issues. 16 contact hours or equivalent.

Prerequisite: Admission into the Veterinary Technology BAS Program. This course will guide the student in the study of the financial and economic concepts necessary to run a small business with an emphasis on managing cash flow and planning. 47 contact hours or equivalent.

Prerequisites: ATE 3100 with a minimum grade of “C”, ATE 3200 with a minimum grade of “C”. This course will prepare the student to manage the human resource cycle in its entirety in the veterinary hospital including the care of employees while in the organization. 47 contact hours or equivalent.

This course will focus on learning and applying techniques in preventive care, periodontics, endodontics, orthodontics and dental radiology appropriate for veterinary technicians. The student will acquire knowledge of dental diseases, diagnostic techniques and therapeutic technique and equipment.47 contact hours or equivalent.

This course will focus on human-companion animal interactions. Students will relate to animal-assisted therapy/activity, care and uses of service animals and humane education programs. 47 contact hours or equivalent.

Prerequisite: ATE 3100 with a minimum grade of “C.” This course is part of the managerial track in the BAS program in veterinary technology. It will give the student an understanding of the legal and ethical aspects of veterinary practice. 47 contact hours or equivalent.

This course provides an overview of American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) recognized alternative and complementary therapies being used in veterinary medicine today. Emphasis will be on exploring the history, philosophy, application and research supporting each selected modality. 47 contact hours or equivalent.

Prerequisite: Admission to the VETTC-BAS program or permission of the Dean. This course develops the concepts of pharmacology essential in understanding the advanced clinical courses of the baccalaureate program. The technologist will learn both the scientific fundamentals and the practical applications of pharmacology. The course will explore the most commonly used classes of drugs, the applications to each body system and the record keeping responsibilities involved in handling and prescribing medications, including controlled substances. Students will achieve mastery of concepts through completion of exams, written assignments and case studies. 47 contact hours or equivalent.

Prerequisite: ATE 3658 with minimum grade of “C.” This course will focus on the nursing care required by companion animals as the result of disease or neonatal, geriatric, and obstetrical needs. 47 contact hours or equivalent.

Pre- or corequisites: ATE 3001 with a minimum grade of “C” and ATE 3615 with a minimum grade of “C.” This course is designed to provide the student with essential knowledge of the common diseases affecting companion animals. Students will learn the basics of recognizing diseases. Clinical signs, diagnostic tests and appropriate client education will be highlighted. The course will emphasize dogs and cats, but will also include other companion species including birds, ferrets and rodents. 47 contact hours or equivalent.

Prerequisite: Admission into the Veterinary Technology BAS Program. This course is a required course for students in the veterinary technology program that provides identification and function of nutrients, understanding of pet food labels, and applications for wellness, life stages, and therapeutic nutrition (prescription foods) for dogs and cats. 47 contact hours or equivalent.

This course will focus on the duties of the veterinary technician in the course of providing ophthalmic care to dogs, cats, exotics, and horses. 47 contact hours or equivalent.

This course will focus on the medical and surgical knowledge and skills necessary to function as an effective veterinary technician caring for equine and bovine patients. Topics covered will include diseases, nursing care, surgery, nutrition, and pain management. 47 contact hours or equivalent.

Prerequisite: ATE 3615 with a minimum grade of “C.” This course will focus on anesthesia and surgical procedures associated with providing anesthesia and surgical services to veterinary patients, including anesthetic, pre-surgical, surgical, and post-surgical procedures. 47 contact hours or equivalent.

This course is designed to provide the student with an introduction to educational concepts and theory relative to effective communication in many veterinary settings. Topics included are development and design of training materials, designing goals and objectives for training materials, client instruction, principles of learning, learning styles and motivation, case-based learning, and using media and software. Emphasis will be on presenting the basic concepts of planning, development and evaluation of presentations and materials. 47 contact hours or equivalent.

Prerequisite: Admission to the Veterinary Technology BAS program or permission of the Dean. This course is an overview of the role and scope of research as it relates to the formation of veterinary technology knowledge and the application to veterinary technology practice. The focus is on basic strategies, methodology, and the types of research design. Critiquing of current veterinary technology research is included. 47 contact hours or equivalent.

Corequisite: ATE 4854 or Prerequisite: ATE 4854 with a minimum grade of “C”. This course is designed to prepare the student for successful completion of Veterinary Technology Capstone II. The student will apply knowledge of a professional role in veterinary technology to develop a capstone project based on education, internship or research. The student will formulate a plan of study and present his/her plan to a committee for approval. 16 contact hours or equivalent.

This course will introduce the student to tasks expected of a technician working at a veterinary practice where behavior cases are evaluated. Tasks to include: phone triage, collecting behavioral history, implementing a behavior plan and follow up calls and visits. Animal learning and communication dogs and cats will be covered as well as basic psychopharmacology. Student projects will include keeping a log of observed animal behavior and designing a behavioral education program. 47 or equivalent contact hours.

Prerequisite: ATE 3316 with minimum grade of “C.” This course will give the student an overview of business subjects that will be applicable in any business environment but with particular emphasis in veterinary medicine. 47 contact hours or equivalent.

Prerequisite: Admission to the BAS program or permission of the dean. This course will give the student an overview of pricing, advertising, product and service positioning, and marketing research methods for the veterinary hospital. 47 contact hours or equivalent.

Prerequisite: Admission to the BAS program or permission of the dean. This course will give the student a strategic view of managing a veterinary hospital and is designed to be the capstone course of the management track. 47 contact hours or equivalent.

Prerequisite: Admission to the Veterinary Technology BAS program or permission of the Dean. This course will provide an introduction to ultrasound imaging in veterinary medicine. It is designed to give students an understanding of how sonography is utilized in veterinary practice. Ultrasound equipment, scanning protocols, sonographic appearance of normal and abnormal tissues, and the diagnostic limitations of ultrasound examination will be covered. 47 contact hours or equivalent.

This course will focus on learning and applying emergency and critical care techniques appropriate for veterinary technicians. The student will acquire knowledge of the proper use of drugs, fluids, and equipment for emergency and critical care patients. Students will also learn to evaluate and monitor these patients. 47 contact hours or equivalent.

Pre- or corequisites: ATE 3914 and ATE 4854. This course is an opportunity for the student to apply the skills and knowledge acquired in the program to a contemporary issue in the profession. It should be taken during the student's last semester at the college. The student will address a major case study or professional issue in detail. 47 contact hours or equivalent.

Prerequisites: ATE 4000 with a minimum grade of “C” and ATE 3914 with a minimum grade of “C”. This course is an opportunity for the student to apply the skills and knowledge acquired in the program to a chosen professional role through education, internship or research. It must be taken during the student’s last semester at the college. 77 contact hours or equivalent.

Prerequisites: ATE 3100 with minimum grade of “C,” ATE 3200 with minimum grade of “C.” 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 veterinary technology profession. 47 contact hours or equivalent.

Prerequisites: CHM 1045/1045L and CHM 1046/1046L. This course is designed primarily to teach biological chemistry and incorporate an integrated treatment of relevant organic chemistry. The aim of this course is to provide an understanding of the structure and function of biological molecules and their metabolism. 47 contact hours.

An introduction to the professional written requirements of contracts, plans and specifications which are legal documents governing the construction of buildings. Discussions will include the Uniform Construction Index, data filing systems, data organization and format, Sweet's Catalog Files and Standardized Software. 17 contact hours.

BCN 1057 RESIDENTIAL HEATING, VENTILATING AND AIR CONDITIONING (HVAC) SYSTEMS 1 credits

This course is an introduction to heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems installed in residential home building. The systems will be studied for code requirements, installation procedures and working principles. 17 contact hours.

This course is an introduction to plumbing systems installed in residential home building. The systems will be studied for code requirements, installation procedures, and working principles. 17 contact hours.

This course is an introduction to electrical systems installed in residential home building. Systems will be studied for code requirements, installation procedures, and working principles. 16 contact hours.

This course is an introduction to the tools and techniques used in producing drafted construction drawings. Emphasis is on residential construction. Six class and laboratory hours weekly. 92 contact hours.

An introduction to the reading and interpretation of architectural working drawings. Topics include history of recorded drawings, architectural and structural details, materials, structural, mechanical and electrical systems and related building code requirements. Emphasis is on residential plans. 32 contact hours.

BCN 1592 ENERGY EFFICIENT BUILDING CONSTRUCTION FOR FLORIDA'S CLIMATE 3 credits

Prerequisite: REA 0001. This is an introductory course to designing and building energy efficient structures for Florida’s sub-tropical and tropical climates. This course will investigate strategies, elements and devices that have been used successfully, in both historic and contemporary context, to enhance human comfort with less impact on the environment. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisite: REA 0001. This course investigates the ever-evolving lifespan of a building, from the original site, through its construction and use, until its ultimate demolition and memory. The topics include how a building evolves over time, the environmental benefits of renovating an existing structure, and how a building’s adaptation over time can be beneficial to the environment. 32 contact hours.

Prerequisite: REA 0001. This course is an introduction to technological aspects of building design which relate to human comfort and safety and to the efficiency of building performance in consumption of energy. 32 contact hours.

BCN 1597 AN INTRODUCTION TO SOLAR ENERGY IN RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION 3 credits

Prerequisite: REA 0001. This course is an introduction to the characteristics of solar energy and the passive and active uses of solar energy in heating and cooling situations in typical, residential construction. The course explores the characteristics of solar energy, its adaptation by the earth’s atmosphere, and current and future methods available to harness, control, and best utilize this source of energy. The course emphasizes the potential advantages available in the sustainability of this natural resource. The course will focus on the climate of the southeastern United States. 47 contact hours.

This course is an overview of the design and construction of hurricane-resistant structures for contractors and builders. Topics covered will include the impact of recent hurricanes on the construction industry, basic engineering principles (wind loads, shear walls, diaphragms, uplift, overturning, etc.), structural failure, waterproof construction (roofing, storm surge, doors and windows, etc.) and insurance topics. Emphasis will be on new code requirements and construction techniques for residential construction. 16 contact hours.

Prerequisite: TAR 2122C. This course is an intensive study in an area of special interest to the student in the Building Arts program. Students will demonstrate professional competencies in the documentation and completion of an approved, "hands-on" project that may incorporate multiple aspects of the construction industry, including drawing, estimating, scheduling, permitting and/or construction. 92 contact hours.

This course is a survey of the basic principles and methods used in the construction of concrete block and brick masonry structures. Topics include materials, properties, products, accessories and reinforcing steel used in masonry construction. 17 contact hours.

This course is a survey of roofing systems used in residential construction. Topics include materials, products, accessories, underlayments, substrates, flashing, code applications and construction methods for membrane, composition shingle, tile, metal and wood roofing systems. 17 contact hours.

Prerequisite: Any college-level math course with an MAC, MAT, MGF, or STA prefix. This course is an overview of the basic principles and methods used in surveying as related to building construction, including general surveying principles, site surveys, contours, elevations, building layout, and levels. 16 contact hours.

This course is a survey of the basic principles and methods used in the construction of buildings in which the primary structural system is reinforced concrete. 16 contact hours.

This course is a survey of the basic principles and methods used in the construction of buildings in which the primary structural system is steel. 16 contact hours.

An introduction to the requirements of the "Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)" as it relates to the design of new, and the renovation of existing buildings. 16 contact hours.

This course is an overview of the nature of the construction industry, the individuals who participate in projects, some of the reasons disputes arise, and a review of how to resolve disputes. Topics covered will include a basic review of the various types of contracts used in the industry, the determination and allocation of risks, the variety of methods and options available for the resolution of disputes, and a case study to illustrate the principles discussed. 16 contact hours.

BCN 2732 OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH (OSHA) STANDARDS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY 1 credits

This course is an overview of the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) and its relationship to the construction industry. Topics include history, general OSHA standards, job safety, health hazards, fire protection and prevention, material storage, handling, use and disposal, and hand and power tools. 16 contact hours.

This course is an introduction to the Florida Building Code and local zoning codes which are laws governing the construction of buildings. Other documents are discussed including: National Electric Code, Life Safety Code, the Standard Building Code, testing agencies, accessibility and governmental agencies which impact on the construction industry. 32 contact hours.

Prerequisites: ARC 2461, and either BCN 1272 or BCN 1251C or permission of the instructor. This course is an introduction in computations for labor, materials, equipment, overhead, and profit for residential construction projects. "Take-offs" will be made from working drawings. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisite: BCT 2771 or BCT 2730. Students will be expected to have a working knowledge of computers including Internet access and a current email address. This course is an in-depth look at the challenges of coordinating and managing large-scale construction projects. Major topics include construction participants, contracts, pre-construction planning, bidding, negotiating, inspections, codes, safety, project closeout and conflict resolution. Emphasis will be on the use of computer technology as a tool in the management process. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisites: BCN 1251C or BCN 1272, and BCN 1050, BCT 1760, BCN 2732, and BCT 1770. This course is an in-depth look at the challenges and responsibilities of a construction job site superintendent. Major topics to be covered include job site management, workplace safety, long range and short range planning, project estimating and scheduling. Emphasis will be on developing the critical thinking skills necessary to become a successful construction job site superintendent. 47 contact hours.

This course is an in-depth look into the requirements of the "Construction Standards for Residential Structures (RCS-96)", the hurricane code for residential construction located in some of the municipalities of Pinellas County. 16 contact hours.

This course is an in-depth look into the requirements of the "Standard for Hurricane Resistant Residential Construction (SSTD 10-96)", the "Deemed to Comply" hurricane code for residential construction in high wind areas. 16 contact hours.

Prerequisite: BCT 1770. This course is an in-depth continuation of Construction Estimating, using the components of commercial buildings. Emphasis will be on the use and application of estimating computer software. 47 contact hours.

This course is designed to provide an introduction to financial institutions and the services offered within those institutions. Topics will include principles related to the history, growth, and structure of the financial industry, basic functions of financial institutions, basic skills necessary to perform in financial institutions, security and fraud detection procedures, real estate, and mortgage lending. Banking institutions will be emphasized. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisite: ECO 2013. This course examines the characteristics of money, monetary policy, and the Federal Reserve System. Students will further examine the saving and investment process, interest rates, and securities markets. 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 that 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: BUL 2241 or BUL 2131 or BUL 3310. This course introduces the student to the basic laws governing the banking system in the United States with a focus on compliance and documentation. Topics covered include the history of bank regulation and its constitutional basis, evolution of the regulatory scheme, operational obligations, funds transfers, lending, and data security. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisites: (ENC 0020, REA 0002 and MAT 0024) or EAP 1695 and MAT 0024. This is a survey course for students who choose a major other than science. Topics included are the scientific method, basic chemistry of life, plant and animal kingdoms, the cell, selected human systems including human reproduction and embryological development, genetics, evolution, and selected contemporary issues in biology. (This course may not be taken for credit subsequent to receiving a grade of "C" or better in BSC 2010 or BSC 2011). 47 contact hours.

Prerequisite or corequisite: BSC 1005. This is a laboratory experience to accompany Biological Science for students who do not intend to major in Natural Science or medical fields. The lab will emphasize basic biological concepts covering the cell, energy processes, genetics, organization of life and scientific method. 45 contact hours.

Prerequisites: (ENC 0020 and REA 0002) or EAP 1695. This course is a study of the general and specific structural anatomy of the human body. The systems approach is used, examining each major body system in detail. The systems covered include integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous, sensory, reproductive, endocrine, cardiovascular, lymphatic, respiratory, digestive, and urinary. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisites: (ENC 0020 and REA 0002 and MAT 0024) or (EAP 1695 and MAT 0024) or (appropriate scores on the college placement test). This one semester combined lecture/laboratory course is a study of the general and specific structural anatomy and physiology of the human, including the requisite principles of chemistry that influence homeostasis. The systems approach is used incorporating chemical functions with human structure, from the cell to the entire organism. Each system is presented in sufficient depth to provide a comprehensive understanding of systems for students in the life and health sciences. The systems covered include integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous, reproductive, endocrine, cardiovascular, lymphatic, immune, respiratory, digestive, and urinary. This course is designed for EMS Program students and is not intended for pre-nursing, pharmacy, dentistry, medicine, physician assistant, dental hygiene students or biology majors.Health program director approval is necessary for other programs. This course will not count for credit nor may it be substituted for BSC 2085/2085L and/or BSC 2086/2086L. 92 contact hours.

Prerequisites: (ENC 0020 and REA 0002 and MAT 0024) or (EAP 1695 and MAT 0024) or (satisfactory score on the SPC placement test.) This course is designed to allow the student an opportunity to investigate current biological issues of importance to society through lecture and discussion. Issues may include, but are not limited to, methods of science, ethical issues in science, biological impact of environmental change, genes and genomes, biodiversity and evolution, populations, ecology and conservation of species and natural habitats, sociobiology, reproductive strategies, and the biological basis of cancer, AIDS and other diseases. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisite: Appropriate score on the SPC placement test or acceptance into the Honors College or approval of program director. Meets Honors College entrance criteria or approval of program director. Biological science is studied using an investigative and case-based approach. Special emphasis will be placed on application of biological concepts to other disciplines, including mathematics, physical sciences and social sciences. Topics may include molecular biology, cell biology, genetics, development, physiology, ecology and evolution. Some of the topics may be covered more in-depth as determined by student and faculty interest and relevant current events. 94 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) and CHM 1025 or one year of high school chemistry. Corequisite: BSC 2010L. The biological topics related to cells are studied in detail. These topics include molecular biology, genetics, cell types, cell structure and functions, embryology, histology, and evolution. This course is designed for science majors and to prepare the student for Biology II and must be taken in sequence. 47 contact hours.

Corequisite: BSC 2010. This is a laboratory experience to accompany Biology I. Laboratory exercises related to cellular biology are studied in detail and include: basic biochemistry, cell structure and function, molecular biology, embryology, and genetics. 45 contact hours.

Prerequisites: BSC 2010/2010L. Corequisite: BSC 2011L. The biological topics related to organisms and their environment are studied in detail. These topics include taxonomy, systematics, physiology, reproduction, ecology, and evolution. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisites: BSC 2010/2010L. Corequisite: BSC 2011. This is a laboratory experience to accompany Biology II. Laboratory exercises related to organisms and their environment are studied in detail and include: ecology, taxonomy, physiology, reproduction, and evolution. 45 contact hours.

Recommended: HS or college level biology or chemistry class within 5 years. Prerequisites: (ENC 0020 and REA 0002 and MAT 1033 with a minimum grade of “C”) or (EAP 1695 and MAT 1033 with a minimum grade of “C”) or (appropriate score on SPC placement test). Corequisite: BSC 2085L. This course is a study of the general and specific structural anatomy and physiology of the human, including the requisite principles of chemistry that influence homeostasis. The systems approach is used incorporating chemical functions with human structure, from the cell to the entire organism. Each system is presented in sufficient depth to provide a comprehensive understanding of systems for students in the life and health sciences. The systems covered include integumentary, skeletal, muscular, and nervous. 47 contact hours.

Corequisite: BSC 2085. This course is a laboratory study of the specific structure and function of the human body beginning with the cell and stressing the physical and chemical processes important in maintenance of homeostasis. The systems studied include integumentary, skeletal, muscular and nervous. 45 contact hours.

Prerequisites: BSC 2085/2085L with a minimum grade of “C”. Corequisite: BSC 2086L. This course is a continuation of Human Anatomy & Physiology I. This course is a study of the general and specific structural anatomy and physiology of the human, including the requisite principles of chemistry that influence homeostasis. The systems approach is used; incorporating chemical functions with human structure, from the cell to the entire organism. Each system is presented in sufficient depth to provide a comprehensive understanding of systems for students in the life and health sciences. The systems covered include endocrine, cardiovascular, lymphatic/immune, respiratory, digestive, urinary and reproductive. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisites: BSC 2085/2085L with a minimum grade of “C.” Corequisite: BSC 2086. This course is a laboratory study of the specific structure and function of the human body beginning with the cell and stressing the physical and chemical processes important in maintenance of homeostasis. The systems studied include lymphatic, endocrine, respiratory, digestive, cardiovascular, urinary, and reproductive. 45 contact hours.

Prerequisites: (ENC 0020 and REA 0002 and MAT 0024) or (EAP 1695 and MAT 0024) or satisfactory score on the SPC Placement Test. This course emphasizes field-laboratory recognition and environmental relationships of the plants and animals of Florida. Lectures will emphasize basic ecological concepts while the laboratory experience will emphasize identification of representative forms of life of the various biotic communities of the Florida Suncoast. Natural and artificial biological communities will be visited. Two lecture hours and one three-hour laboratory weekly. Extensive time will be spent outdoors. Students may be expected to provide their own transportation to off-campus locations.

Prerequisites: (ENC 0020 and REA 0002 and MAT 0024) or (EAP 1695 and MAT 0024) or appropriate scores on the SPC Placement Test and consent of the instructor, or Program Director approval. This course emphasizes field recognition and observation of ecological relationships of plants and animals of the New World tropics and associated habitats. Lectures will emphasize basic ecological concepts, such as the niche concept, symbiosis, competition, trophic structure, evolutionary relationships, co-evolution and predation, with field components that will emphasize identification of representative forms of life of various tropical ecosystems in a study country located within the Neotropics. Natural and artificial biological communities will be visited. This course may not be offered every session. Contact a Natural Science Program Director for availability and duration. This course may be repeated with permission of the program director for a total of 9 credits in GPA. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisite: Consent of the instructor. This course emphasizes observation of ecological relationships of plants and animals of the New World tropics and associated habitats. The laboratory will be onsite investigations in the Neotropics (Costa Rica , Belize , Amazonia , etc.) and will emphasize basic ecological concepts, such as the niche concept, niche portioning, symbiosis, competition, trophic structure, evolutionary relationships, co-evolution and predation. In addition it will emphasize identification of representative forms of life of various tropical ecosystems in the study country located within the Neotropics. Both natural and artificial biological communities will be visited. This course may not be offered every session. Contact a Natural Science Program Director for availability and duration. This course may be repeated with permission of the program director. 45 contact hours.

Prerequisites: BSC 2010/2010L and BSC 2011/2011L. This course is designed to teach human biology from the perspective of the human organism's structure and function, health and wellness, and interactions with the social and physical environment. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisite: EDF 3214. This course is designed to address the challenge of transforming the Florida State Science Standards into individual classroom practices as an approach for improving science education to achieve the national goal of scientific literacy for middle school and secondary school students. Activities in this course will probe students’ understanding of the big picture for the science courses and science education courses in their program, explore the history of science education reform in the United States, and investigate strategies for critical thinking in science. This course addresses specific Sunshine State Standards, subject matter competencies, and pedagogy pertinent to the discipline and required for certification. 32-47 contact hours.

This course is designed to give the in-service business education teacher, on temporary teacher certification, specific theory and methodology most appropriate to this dynamic field. Experiences will reinforce practical applications of current research in the field and provide students with appropriate applied opportunities for learning. 47 contact hours.

BTE 4412 INSTRUCTIONAL METHODS FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION WITH PRACTICUM 2 credits

This course is designed to give the pre-service and new business teacher specific theory and methodology most appropriate to this dynamic field. This course addresses the required instructional methods, techniques, strategies, resources, and assessment considerations for effective teaching of business technology education. It also incorporates appropriate technology to support the learning of business technology education. This course addresses specific Student Performance Objectives, subject matter competencies and pedagogy pertinent to the discipline and required for certification. This course includes 25 school-based hours. 32 contact hours.

BTE 4413 INSTRUCTIONAL METHODS FOR SECONDARY BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION 3 credits

This course is designed to give the pre-service and new business teacher specific theory and methodology most appropriate to this dynamic field. This course addresses the required instructional methods, techniques, strategies, resources, and assessment considerations for effective teaching of business technology education. It also incorporates appropriate technology to support the learning of business technology education. This course addresses specific student performance objectives, subject matter competencies and pedagogy pertinent to the discipline and required for certification. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisites: Successful completion of all Business Technology Education BS program requirements and passing 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.

BTE 4946 INSTRUCTIONAL METHODS FOR SECONDARY BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION PRACTICUM 2 credits

Prerequisites: EDF 3214 and fourth-year (senior) standing. Corequisite: BTE 4413. This course is designed to give practicum experience to students in public or private school classrooms as approved by the dean. Students will spend a minimum of 40 school-based hours of observation/teaching/assessment in business technology education classrooms. These clinical experiences will be incorporated into BTE 4413: Instructional Methods for Secondary Business Technology Education. 32 contact hours.

Prerequisite: Full admission to the undergraduate business technology education (BTE) program with at least one-third of content courses completed. This course is designed to provide the new business technology education teacher the opportunity for field-based exploration, observation, and reflection of effective instruction in the BTE classroom, limited interaction with students, structured business/office and school based observations, and of trends and issues affecting business technology education. This class is designed to prepare students for the internship. 30 school-based hours. 47 contact hours.

This course is designed to give the student an understanding of the historical bases for the formation of both statutory and administrative laws and their impact upon the business community. This will be accomplished by including such topics as the structure of the American legal system, alternate dispute resolution, constitutional law, administrative law, criminal and civil liability, consumer protection, creditor's rights and bankruptcy, employment regulations, securities and antitrust regulations, intellectual property law, contracts, business organizations, environmental and property laws, ethics and the legal environment of international trade. 47 contact hours.

This course is comprised of a study of the nature, classification and characteristics of law including the study of jurisdiction and functions of the court system, torts, crimes, government regulations of competition, environmental law, contracts, and sales of goods. 47 contact hours.

This course is comprised of the study of principles of business organizations, negotiable commercial paper, secured transactions, insurance, bankruptcy, agency and employment, wills, estates, and trusts. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisites: (BUL 2131 or BUL 2241 or equivalent) or (permission of the Dean) and admission to the College of Technology and Management BAS Programs. This course covers the nature, classification and characteristics of law including the study of jurisdiction and the functions of the court system as they affect the business environment. Topics include common law contracts, the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) including commercial paper and bank collections, business entities, agency, securities regulation, and intellectual property. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisite: BUL 2241 or 2131 or equivalent or admission to the Business Technology Education BS program. This course covers the nature of legal and societal institutions and environments, and major aspects of public, private, Uniform Commercial Code (UCC), and related business law. 47 contact hours.

This course gives the international business student an overview of the legal concepts affecting individuals and/or organizations that are involved in international business. The student will be exposed to a broad survey of legal issues businesses confront in the international market place. Specifically, the student will learn about the treaties giving rise to international law, differing legal regimes, international dispute resolution processes including principles of jurisdiction, differing governmental structures as they relate to commerce, global information systems regulations and international social issues affecting businesses and their operations. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisite: BUL 2241 or BUL 2131 or equivalent. This course gives the information technology management student an overview of the evolving legal issues involved in the business realm of cyberspace. Topics include jurisdiction, intellectual property, taxation, online contracting, privacy and free speech, civil and criminal liability. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisite: BUL 2241 or BUL 2131 and admission to the Sustainability Management BAS Program. This course is intended to provide an overview of concepts and laws within the area of sustainability and environmental law. Topics covered include the history and foundations of sustainability and environmental law and the main laws and regulations surrounding sustainability and the protection of our environment. Topics covered will include the international and national impact of the Kyoto Protocol, environmental laws and regulations, emerging sustainability laws and regulations, affect of existing laws on the sustainability industry, and SEC industry regulations. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisite: CTS 1120. This course is designed to provide the student with an understanding of database security concepts and practices. The objective of the course is to provide hands-on instruction in various database tasks that relate to securing the confidentiality, integrity and availability of information that is stored in a database. The student will be able to perform administrative tasks in different database management systems, as well as manage database user profiles, privileges, and roles. Different database application security models will be explored, as will the security advantages of utilizing virtual private databases. Finally, the process of database auditing will be explored, including auditing methods using various database management systems. 47 contact hours.

This course is an introduction to the philosophical and historical background of the American criminal justice system. Discussed are the organization, operation and processes of the justice system components: police, courts, and corrections. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisites: REA 0001 and Program Director permission. This course provides the students with an overview of crime prevention and analysis. Students will learn the theories and methods of crime prevention. They will also learn analytic techniques to gauge the relative merit of specific crime prevention efforts. Areas will include the development of crime prevention as a field of criminological inquiry, as well as data sources that assist in analyzing crime patterns and the effectiveness of prevention efforts. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisite: permission of the program director. This course introduces the student to the interrelationship of gangs, drug trafficking, conspiracy, and terrorism. The course is designed to provide the student with knowledge of legal elements of a criminal conspiracy to include terrorism operations, drug interdiction, and gang organizations. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisite: Program Director's Approval. This course is an examination of the unique problems that are associated with the institution of corrections. The student will be introduced to the philosophies, history, contemporary issues, and sentencing. The student will also examine the issues of race and gender as they are associated with corrections. 32 contact hours.

This course provides students with an overview of street gangs, the social factors, and the general classifications necessary for the law enforcement, corrections, and public safety professional. This course explores the history, membership, activity, current trends, and influence of street gangs. Students will be challenged to define community-based solutions, and strategies to combat the criminal activity associated with street gangs. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisite: permission of the program director. This course provides the student with the knowledge and strategies to vigorously target, investigate, prosecute and prevent resurgence of criminal street gangs. This course provides an overview of the origins of gangs, the relationship between gangs and organized crime, and the identification and investigation of criminal street gang members and organizations. The student will explore the factors and programs that can deter and impact gang membership, and the prosecution of encountered criminal street gangs throughout the country. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisite: Program Director's Approval. This course is an examination of psychology of human behavior as it relates to crime. The student will be introduced to psychopathology, the sexually violent offender, and serial murder. The student will also examine violent juvenile offenders and the process of psychological conditioning which allows them to commit violent criminal acts. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisite: CCJ 1020. This introductory course will examine research strategies, data collection, and data analysis in the investigation of questions which arise in criminology and criminal justice. Particular focus will be placed on understanding the role, theory, and functions of the research process for criminal justice professionals. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisite: Permission of Program Director. This course is designed to provide students with supervised work experience in public safety or social service institutions that deal in the prevention, intervention, suppression, or prosecution of gang crime or activity. This work experience may be voluntary or paid and is at the discretion of the institution. The student must fulfill the requirement of a minimum of 60 hours on the job work experience. The student will be required to complete writing assignments related to the work experience. 47 contact hours.

This course will cover number systems, codes, logic gates, Boolean algebra, logic simplification and combinational logic. The areas of coverage will also include the study of the theory, concepts, and circuits of digital electronics including decoders, encoders, multiplexers, flip flops, counters, and registers used in the applications of combinational and sequential logic. The laboratory exercises cover the measurement and analysis of digital circuits and devices. 62 contact hours.

Prerequisite: REA 0001. This course is designed to teach the student basic technical skills needed to understand the function and operation of major elements of personal computer systems, and how to localize and correct common hardware problems. Students will acquire hands-on experience with Personal Computer (PC) systems. The course will focus on broad concepts and diagnostic tools which allow the student to determine the condition of a PC system and how to best correct a fault. Special emphasis will be placed on how systems are configured, modified, and expanded to meet new requirements. Various software tools will be used to diagnose PC problems. This course prepares students for the A+ Essentials level of Computer/Network Support Technician Certification offered by the Computer Technology Industry Association, Inc. (A+ Certification). 47 contact hours.

Prerequisite: REA 0001. This course is designed to teach the student basic technical and troubleshooting skills needed to understand the function and operation of major elements of personal computer systems, and how to localize and correct common software problems. The student will install and configure network devices, configure computer security, address common security threats, and harden the system against exploits. The student will formulate disaster recovery procedures and implement them as instructed. The student will also install and troubleshoot network peripherals. This course, will prepare the student for the A+ Certified IT Technician level of Computer/Network Support Technician Certification offered by the Computer Technology Industry Association, Inc. (A+ Certification). 47 contact hours.

Prerequisite: CET 1071. This course is an introduction to local area networks, components, physical media, and networking access methods. Topics will include Local Area Network (LAN) topologies, LAN selection, and layer architecture. 47 contact hours.

This is the first of four courses designed to provide students with classroom and laboratory experience to achieve professional certification as a Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA). Instruction includes, but is not limited to networking, network terminology and protocols, network standards, local area networks (LANs), wide area networks (WANs), the open system interconnection (OSI) reference model, cabling, routers, router programming, LAN/WAN topologies, internet protocol (IP) addressing and network standards. Students will install, configure and operate simple-routed LAN, routed WAN and switched LANs . 47 contact hours.

Prerequisite: CET 1600 or relevant industry experience. This is the second of four courses designed to provide students with classroom and laboratory experience to achieve professional certification as a Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA). Instruction includes networking, network terminology and protocols, network standards, local area networks (LANs), wide area networks (WANs), Open System Interconnection (OSI) models, Ethernet, Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Addressing Protocol, dynamic routing, routing and the network administrator’s function. Students will successfully implement basic router configuration, demonstrate an understanding of routed and routing protocols and the fundamentals of LAN switching. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisite: CET 1114. This course will cover the fundamentals of microprocessor systems including the microprocessor architecture, bus architecture, memory, input-output, and machine language. The areas of coverage will also include the study of programmable logic devices, memory and storage devices, and interfacing. 47 contact hours.

Corequisite: CET 2123. This course will cover applications and laboratory exercises using programmable logic devices, memory devices, interfacing circuits, and microprocessor boards. The areas of coverage involve semiconductor memories, arithmetic logic units, and application usage with microprocessors. 45 contact hours.

Prerequisite: CET 1486. This course will provide a basic understanding of the Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) protocols and services along with routing, system configurations and networking. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisite: CET 1610. This is the third of four courses designed to provide students with classroom and laboratory experience to achieve professional certification as a Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA). Instruction includes networking, network terminology and protocols, network standards, local area networks (LANs), LAN segmentation, segmentation techniques, Internet Protocol (IP) addressing, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, Spanning Tree Protocol virtual LAN, and wireless LANs. Students progress to completing advanced router configurations in the lab; they will demonstrate an understanding of LAN switching and virtual local area networks (VLANs), advanced LAN and wireless LAN design. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisites: CET 1610 and CET 2615. This is the last of four courses designed to provide students with classroom and laboratory experience to achieve professional certification as a Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA). Instruction includes networking, protocols, network standards, advanced network design projects, advanced network management projects, wide area network (WAN) theory and design, WAN technology, Frame Relay, integrated system digital network (ISDN), and network troubleshooting. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisite: Successful completion of CCNA-CT certificate from SPC or permission of program director with industry certified CCNA (640-407 or 640-507). This is the third of four courses designed to provide students with classroom and laboratory experience in current and emerging advanced networking technology. Instruction includes, but is not limited to, selecting switching technology solutions for a campus network, media types, basic switch command line programming, Virtual Local Area Network configuration (VLAN), VLAN Trunking, VLAN Pruning, Spanning Tree Protocol (STP), routing between VLAN’s, multi-layer switch operations, Hot Standby Routing Protocol (HSRP), multicasting, and restricting network access with switching security techniques. Students will install, configure and operate complex-routed LAN and WAN switching networks. 98 contact hours.

Prerequisites: CET 2625, CET 2626, CET 2627, or permission of Program Director with industry certified CCNP in BCMSN (640-504), BCRAN (640-505), and BSCN (640-503) or Foundations (640-509). This is the fourth of four courses designed to provide students with classroom and laboratory experience in current and emerging advanced networking technology. Instruction includes, but is not limited to, troubleshooting techniques, troubleshooting media, hardware and booting; troubleshooting desktop and enterprise routing protocols including Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), Novell Integrated Packet Exchange (IPX), Appletalk, Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol (EIGRP), Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), and Border Gateway Protocol (BGP); troubleshooting switches including Virtual Local Area Networks (VLANs) and Spanning Tree Protocols (STP); and troubleshooting serial lines and wide area networking (WAN) connections including dial up connections, Integrated Services Digital Networks (ISDN), Frame Relay connections. Students will install, configure, operate and troubleshoot complex-routed LAN and WAN switching networks. 98 contact hours.

Prerequisite: CCNA certified or completion of CET 2620. This course is designed to provide students with classroom and laboratory experience in advanced topics of Private Internet Exchange (PIX) Firewall programming. Students will design and configure firewalls using case studies and laboratory equipment in preparation for the industry PIX Firewall exam. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisite: CCNA certified or completion of CET 2620. This course is designed to provide students with an integrated classroom and laboratory experience in advanced topics of implementation and integration of CISCO networking equipment using routing protocols. Instruction includes, but is not limited to Interior Gateway Protocols (IGPs), Border Gateway Protocol (BGP), Internet Protocol (IP) Multicasting, Internet Protocol version 6 (IPv6), and current topics related to routing protocols. Students will design and configure LAN and WAN networks using case studies and laboratory equipment. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisite: CCNA certified or completion of CET 2620. Instruction includes, but is not limited to, Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) theory, Voice Gateway configuration in a IP Telephony (IPT) solution, IP Phone configuration, design of VoIP networks and troubleshooting IPT networks. Students will design and configure various VoIP networks using case studies and laboratory equipment. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisite: Completion of CET 2620 or CCNA certification with permission of dean. This course examines an overall approach to network security. Topics include, but are not limited to, integration of hardware firewalls, Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS), Internet Protocol-security (IPSec), and Virtual Private Networking (VPN) in network security design. Students will implement designs using equipment in a laboratory setting. 47 contact hours.

CET 2691 LAWS AND LEGAL ASPECTS OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SECURITY 3 credits

This course provides students with an overview of legal issues common to computer security, and interweaves business paradigms into the reading to offer a macro-context against which to view such issues. These issues topically fall within the parameters of privacy, intellectual property, computer crime investigation for network breaches, civil liability, and ethics of the Information Technology (IT) professional focused on network security. The course will seek to expand on all matters of law that may be included on any network security certification exam, but also covers broadly the economic impact that security breaches have on industry sectors and the business response required. Coursework will include reviewing fact patterns applied to legal and ethical authorities. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisite: Completion of CET 2620 or CCNA certification with permission of the Dean. This course is designed to provide students with advanced classroom experience in Local Area Network (LAN) and Wide Area Network (WAN) switching. Instruction includes, but is not limited to, Virtual Local Area Network configuration (VLAN), VLAN Trunking Protocols (VTP), VLAN Pruning, Spanning Tree Protocol (STP), routing between VLANs, multi-layer switch operations, Hot Standby Routing Protocol (HSRP), multicasting, restricting network access with switching security techniques, installing Access Control Lists (ACLs) on switches, wireless technology applications with switches, configuring Quality of Service (QoS) on switches, IP Multicasting, and Voice Over Internet Protocol (VoIP) integration. Students will install, configure, and operate complex-routed LAN and WAN switching networks. 47 contact hours.

This course is an introduction to the concepts of data processing, computers, and development of a logical approach to programming. Topics covered include a brief discussion of the historical development of data processing and computing concepts, basic computer terminology, the architecture of modern computer systems, computer communications, computer data representation and organization, numbering systems used in computers, computer operating systems, flowcharting and/or pseudocode, and program development using an appropriate computer language and Integrated Development Environment (IDE). 47 contact hours.

This course is designed to develop computer and information literacy skills to help students become active participants in the Information Age. It introduces general computer operations using the microcomputer. Emphasis will be placed on using the mouse, disk and file management and overall desktop techniques. An introduction to a word processing and a spreadsheet program is included. Further, the course will introduce students to the core concepts of information literacy and essential techniques for locating, analyzing, organizing and presenting information for research purposes. The course stresses strategies for using a variety of electronic resources emphasizing technological skills and critical thinking abilities as well as coping with the changing nature of information resources, computer and internet ethics, and security. (2 hours Windows, terminology and file management; 3 hours Microsoft Word; 3 hours Microsoft Excel; 4 hours electronic research, critical thinking and analysis; 4 hours Internet browser and search engines, effective searching, and evaluating sites.) 16 contact hours.

Prerequisite: REA 0001. This course is an introduction to fundamental business concepts utilizing a computer as the tool. Contemporary business projects are produced through the use of integrated business applications software. Selected topics include the Internet, operating systems, and creating and evaluating documents, worksheets, databases, and presentations. Guidelines for selecting computer hardware and software are addressed. Additional topics include conducting Internet research and critically assessing the value of that research, Internet ethics and security. Satisfactory completion of this course meets the Computer and Information Literacy graduation requirement. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisite: CGS 1060 or permission of program director. This course is designed to teach students the basic concepts of conducting business online and technological issues associated with constructing an electronic commerce (e-commerce) Web site. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisite: COP 2823 or permission of the program director. This course will introduce students to Web scripting applications. Topics include server-side scripting with Common Gateway Interface (CGI) and Practical Extract and Reporting Language (Perl), and client-side scripting with JavaScript. Students will install a Web server and create applications which will validate data entered in a Web browser client and process the data on the server. 47 contact hours.

This course will provide students with hands-on experience to create and manage basic electronic spreadsheets and graphs relative to contemporary business. Previous Windows experience is necessary. Students will develop various functions and commands of the electronic spreadsheet environment for such applications as sales forecasts, financial statements, cash flow analysis, stock market calculations, expense analysis and control, budgets and plans. The course may be repeated two times for up to three (3) credits; it may be repeated only in sections offering different software. 16 contact hours.

Prerequisite: CGS 1000 or CGS 1100. This course will provide students with hands-on experience and skills with a spreadsheet. Students will learn the various functions and commands of the spreadsheet as well as how to plan, create, and program spreadsheets for common business applications. It is appropriate for accounting and business majors, programmers and spreadsheet application developers. 47 contact hours.

This course is designed to teach the use of graphic software using a microcomputer to generate presentations. A discussion of the factors to be considered in purchasing graphics software and hardware is included. Students will prepare slides for visual and printed output utilizing a variety of methods to communicate effectively and professionally. The course may be repeated for up to three credits; it may be repeated only in sections offering different software. 16 contact hours.

Previous Windows experience is recommended. This course introduces databases and how they work. Using appropriate business software, the student will learn to plan, create, use, and change relational databases and to generate queries, forms and reports using database files. Emphasis will be on the use of microcomputer database management software for common business applications. The course may be repeated two times for up to three credits; it may be repeated only in sections offering different software. 16 contact hours.

Prerequisite: CGS 1000 or CGS 1100. This course will provide students with hands-on experience in creating and maintaining a relational database application. Students will learn the various functions and commands of the database as well as how to plan, create, use, and program fully relational databases for common business applications. Students will learn rlational database theory and design, formal naming conventions, and database programming techniques. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisite: CGS 1000 or CGS 1100. This is a course designed to make a student proficient in microcomputer operating systems. Major topics include disk and file management, system configurations, menu driven processing and graphical user interfaces. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisites: COP 1822, with topic: HTML and permission of program director. This course introduces the basic skills necessary to be an effective designer and/or developer for the World Wide Web, and is the foundation class for the Web Design and Developer Programs. The student will be introduced to skills that are necessary to develop and maintain complex Web sites, including a fundamental understanding of the client-server nature of the World Wide Web. The student will learn to separate content and format, including an understanding of basic Web page and site design using Cascading Style Sheets (CSS). 32 contact hours.

Prerequisite: Permission of the Dean. This course is an introduction to Web site marketing concepts critical to the success of commercial Web sites. Topics will include planning and creating user-friendly navigation (usability) in complex Web sites and applying Americans with Disability Act (ADA) Web site design guidelines. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisite: COP 1822 or permission of the Dean . This is a survey course designed to introduce the concepts of Flash and multimedia animation. Students will be exposed to different areas of Flash and multimedia techniques that include text, images, audio, video and animation. Students will have the opportunity to learn how to manipulate text, produce simple animations, incorporate audio and video, and learn basic ActionScripting. They will learn to combine the components into Web sites. 47 contact hours.

This course is a detailed study of a major operating system available for personal computers. The student will learn to use the system to enter programs, create and manipulate files, and perform utility functions, such as erasing or renaming files, formatting disks, and making "back-up" copies of data. Major topics covered include: history of each operating system, structure of file systems, types of files available, utility functions and procedures, and command procedures (if applicable). Different operating systems will be presented in different sections of the course. This course may be repeated two times for up to three (3) credits; it may be repeated only in sections offering different software. 16 contact hours.

Prerequisite: CGS 1178. This course is a continuation of CGS 1178. Students will build upon their knowledge of Perl to create more advanced Common Gateway Interface (CGI) scripts. Students will learn how to use Perl to implement a search engine for a web site, create a web “front end” for external programs such as mail utilities and relational databases, maintain information across multiple pages and user sessions using “cookies” and other related techniques. Students will be introduced to the concept of Perl modules and will create their own Perl modules as well as using existing modules in their scripts. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisite: CGS 1100 or program director approval. This course will provide specialized training on advanced microcomputer software applications packages. Topics included are word processing, spreadsheets, database management, and presentation graphics. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisite: CGS 1172. This course is designed to extend the knowledge gained in E-Commerce Site Designer I and apply this knowledge to creating and implementing a transaction-enabled business-to-consumer Web site using various electronic-commerce (e-commerce) strategies and products. The course focuses on applying theory and design to e-commerce Web construction. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisite: CGS 1000 or permission of instructor/director. This is a programming course in the C language. The student will learn to design, document, prepare, enter, compile, debug and execute C++ programs of moderate sophistication. Major topics covered include: history, structured programming, data types, data structures, and input/output in C++. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisite: CGS 1060 or permission of the instructor. This is a survey course designed to introduce the concepts of multimedia. Students will be exposed to different areas of multimedia that include text, images, audio, video and animation. Students will have the opportunity to learn how to manipulate text, capture images, produce audio and video, and simple animations. They will learn to combine the components into presentations. 32 contact hours.

Prerequisite: CTS 1120. This course is designed to provide the student with an understanding of the concepts and practices of contingency operations, including the administration of the planning process for incident response, disaster recovery, and business continuity planning. Topics include organizational readiness planning, the phases of incident response, different contingency strategies, tasks related to the preparation, implementation, operations, and maintenance of disaster recovery, and business continuity. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisites: CGS 1822 and COP 1826 or permission of the Dean. The student will demonstrate the ability to implement a Web site from beginning to post production. The student will create a new Web site plan, storyboard, and Web site design plan directed toward a final Web site implementation project. The student will apply sound graphic techniques including optimization and animation. The student will also create a Web site marketing plan, a site budget, and use tools for tracking, evaluating and maintaining a Web site. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisite: (ENC 0020 and REA 0002 and MAT 1033) or (EAP 1695 and MAT 1033) or (appropriate score on SPC placement test.). Co-requisite: CHM 1025L. This introductory course is a presentation of modern chemistry concepts, periodicity and atomic structure, states of matter, chemical formulas and nomenclature, chemical reactions, chemical calculations, and solutions. This course will prepare students for General Chemistry and Qualitative Analysis I but is not designed for credit toward a major in chemistry and may not be taken for credit subsequent to receiving a grade of "C" or better in CHM 1045/1045L or CHM 1046/1046L. 47 contact hours.

Corequisite: CHM 1025. This introductory chemistry lab course includes experiments involving mass, volume, the nature of substances, density, solubility, graphing, dimensional analysis, empirical formulas, titration, gas laws, and solutions. 45 contact hours.

Prerequisites: CHM 1025/1025L or one year of high school chemistry with laboratory. Prerequisite or corequisite: MAT 1033 or MAC 1105. This course places further emphasis on the mastery of equation writing and of calculations involving: gas laws, formulas, weight and volume relationships, and standard solution. The concept of significant figures is included. This course is not designed for credit toward a major in chemistry and may not be taken for credit subsequent to receiving a grade of "C" or better in CHM 1045 or CHM 1046. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisite: (1) CHM 1025/1025L or (2) CHM 1026 or (3) One year of high school chemistry and permission of the program director, and MAC 1105 or MAC 1106 with a grade of “C” or better. Corequisite: CHM 1045L. The sequence CHM 1045-CHM 1046 with CHM 1045L and CHM 1046L is designed to meet first-year college chemistry requirements for science majors and engineering students. This course includes the study of periodicity, basic quantum theory, bonding, thermochemistry, stoichiometry, gas laws, properties of the liquid and solid states, and solutions. 47 contact hours.

Corequisite: CHM 1045. This course includes laboratory experiments which are quantitative in nature and designed to give practice in acceptable laboratory techniques. 45 contact hours.

Prerequisites: CHM 1045/1045L with a grades of “C” or better. Corequisite: CHM 1046L. This course is a continuation of General Chemistry and Qualitative Analysis II and extends the study of chemical principles in thermodynamics, kinetics, acid-base reactions, oxidation-reduction, electrochemistry, nuclear chemistry, and gaseous and solution equilibra. 47 contact hours.

CHM 1046L GENERAL CHEMISTRY AND QUALITATIVE ANALYSIS LABORATORY II 1 credits

Corequisite: CHM 1046. This course is a continuation of General Chemistry and Qualitative Analysis Laboratory I. It includes some qualitative analysis. 45 contact hours.

Prerequisite: CHM 1045. Corequisite: CHM 2210L. Pre- or corequisite: CHM 1046. This course is a study of carbon compounds emphasizing nomenclature, reaction mechanisms, synthesis, stereo-chemistry, functionality and including an introduction to spectroscopy. 47 contact hours.

Corequisite: CHM 2210. This laboratory course involves basic techniques for the synthesis, purification, and identification of organic compounds. These techniques include filtration, separation, melting point determination, spectroscopy, recrystallization, distillation, evaporation, reflux and assembly and care of glassware. 45 contact hours.

Prerequisite: CHM 2210. Corequisite: CHM 2211L. This course is a continuation of Organic Chemistry I emphasizing reaction mechanisms, synthesis, functionality and spectroscopy. 47 contact hours.

Corequisite: CHM 2211. Laboratory work involves synthesis, purification and identification of organic compounds involving special techniques such as infrared spectroscopy or gas chromatography. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisite: CTS 1120. This course introduces the student to securing Windows 2000 and Linux operating systems. In this course the student will acquire knowledge and skills to perform audit assessments and implement enterprise-wide operating systems security. The objective of the course is to provide hands-on instruction, from the desktops, servers and the network infrastructure and understand how to control the privacy, integrity and authenticity of data. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisite: CGS 1000 or permission of instructor/director. This course provides the student with ways to understand and apply fundamentals of systems analysis to the development of information systems used in business, government or nonprofit environments. Both individual and team approaches are taken to analyze systems projects utilizing current information systems applications. The student will become familiar with a range of techniques for systems analysis. The student will be made aware of the importance of developing good human relations skills and the need to understand and deal with the social and political culture in organizations in the course of system analysis and design. It is recommended that this course be taken during the last session prior to graduation. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisite: CTS 1120. This course is designed to provide the student with an understanding of the techniques and methodologies of security penetration testing. This course provides hands-on instruction using the various tools and methods that security professionals use to analyze an information system in order to discover vulnerabilities and protect against information loss, cyber terrorism, and corporate espionage. The student will be introduced to fundamental security testing concepts, gain practical knowledge of computer programming, and learn how to properly document a security test. In addition to exploring the legal and ethical ramifications of penetration testing, students will also learn how to apply the appropriate countermeasures in order to reduce the risk that an organization faces. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisite: Program Director's Approval. This course is an examination of the many services that a police officer has to provide to the public. The student will be introduced to the "S.E.C.U.R.E. Method of Problem Solving" to assist in addressing the needs of the mentally retarded, mentally ill, substance abusers, physically disabled, street gangs, extremist groups and the elderly. The objectives addressed include those as specified by the Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission (CJSTC)'s Curriculum Maintenance System (CMS) curriculum. 55 contact hours.

Prerequisite: Program Director's Approval. This course is an examination of the police report writing process. The student will be introduced to report writing, interviewing, taking statements, the use of telecommunications, crisis intervention, community oriented policing, "S.E.C.U.R.E.", and officer survival. Objectives addressed include those as specified by the Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission's Curriculum Maintenance System (CMS) curriculum. 70 contact hours.

Prerequisite: Program Director's Approval. This course is based on Department of Transportation (D.O.T.) techniques for handling medical emergencies. The student will be introduced to injury assessment, types of resuscitation, signs, and symptoms and methods of transmission of communicable diseases. Objectives addressed include those as specified by the Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission. 40 contact hours.

Prerequisite: Program Director's Approval. This course includes the use of officer firearms including the semi-automatic pistol, revolver, rifle/carbine and shotgun. Instruction includes firearms safety, ammunition use, discretionary shooting, day and night courses of fire, and survival firearms training. Objectives are addressed as specified by the Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission (CJSTC)'s Curriculum Maintenance System (CMS) curriculum. 80 contact hours.

Prerequisites: Program Director's approval and CJB 1005, CJB 1015, CJB 1031C, CJB 2006, CJB 2020C, CJB 1040C, CJB 2050C, CJB 2060, CJB 2070, CJB 1495. This course includes traffic enforcement and control, with the inclusion of Driving Under the Influence (DUI) offenses and enforcement. The student will also be introduced to traffic crash investigation, scene management, reporting procedures, and the court process. Objectives addressed include those as specified by the Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission (CJSTC). 79 contact hours.

Prerequisite: Program Director's Approval. This course is an examination of wellness as it relates to the police officer. The student will examine stress, nutrition, stretching, strength, and aerobic conditioning as it relates to an officer's survival and daily living. This course is a part of the Curriculum Maintenance System (CMS) curriculum. 26 contact hours.

Prerequisite: Program Director Approval. This course is an introduction to policing. The student will be introduced to Florida's Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission (CJSTC) and the policies and rules which govern police officer standards within the State of Florida. The student will also be introduced to the Criminal Justice System in Florida, constitutional law, ethics, interpersonal skills, human interaction, and hazardous materials. Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission (CJSTC)'s Curriculum Maintenance System (CMS) curriculum. 76 contact hours.

Prerequisite: Program Director's Approval. This course examines the components of the police driving examining the physiological and psychological factors which impact the operation of a vehicle. The student will be introduced to vehicle maintenance, vehicle dynamics, environmental conditions, skids and their causes, and practical driving exercises which are conducted on the driving range. Objectives are addressed as specified by the Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission's Curriculum Maintenance System (CMS) curriculum. 48 contact hours.

Prerequisite: Program Director's Approval. This course is an examination of police defensive tactics. The student will be introduced to the techniques used for an officer's personal safety and the use of dialogue, empty hand control techniques, impact weapons, chemical agents, and restraining devices are covered. Objectives are addressed as specified by the Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission's Curriculum Maintenance System (CMS) curriculum. 80 contact hours.

Prerequisite: Program Director's Approval and CJB 1005, CJB 1015, CJB 1031C, CJB 2006, CJB 2020C, CJB 1040C, CJB 2050C, CJB 1495. This course addresses the daily skills and techniques needed by officers to perform patrol tactics and respond to various types of calls. Students will be introduced to the S.E.C.U.R.E. Method of Problem Solving, Community Oriented Policing (COP), patrol procedures, arrest and custody, and responding to alarms. Objectives addressed include those as specified by the Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission's Curriculum Maintenance System (CMS) curriculum. 55 contact hours.

Prerequisite: Program Director's Approval. This course is an examination of the criminal investigation process. The student will be introduced to the investigation of various crimes, including property crimes, persons crimes, narcotics offenses, vice, organized crime, and death investigations. Techniques are developed from the initial observation methods through the processing of the crime scene and case preparation. Florida's computer network is studied as an information source. Objectives addresses include those as specified by the Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission's Curriculum Maintenance System (CMS) curriculum. 87 contact hours.

Prerequisite: Program Director's approval and CJB 1015, CJB 1005, CJB 1031C, CJB 2006, CJB 2020C, CJB 2050C, CJB 2060, CJB 2070, CJB 1085 and CJB 1495. This course is an examination of rescue methods, bombs and explosives, crowd control, and special details. The objectives addressed include those as specified by the Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission (CJSTC)'s Curriculum Maintenance System (CMS) curriculum. 54 contact hours.

Prerequisite: permission of the program director. This course provides an overview of the correctional and detention structure and the management skills necessary to understand the security threat of criminal street gangs. The student will gain an understanding of the influence and culture of gang members during incarceration and the connection to the community. 47 contact hours.

This course will provide the student with an understanding of community-based corrections, including probation, parole, residential intermediate sanctions, and non-residential sanctions. Emphasis will be placed on the management role in implementing solutions to the challenges facing the corrections professional. 47 contact hours.

This course will provide the student with an understanding of the evolution of the U.S. Corrections system, specifically the antecedents of modern corrections, the operation and administration of corrections facilities, and the role of corrections in modern society. Emphasis will be placed on the issues and trends in corrections affecting administration and management. 47 contact hours.

This course will provide the student with an understanding of the principles of modern management theory to the operations and functions that comprise the leadership of progressive custodial and non-custodial correctional practice. Relevant aspects of human resource management will also be considered and applied to the corrections industry. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisite: Program Director approval. This course provides an introductory overview of the criminal justice system and history of law. The foundation and basic components of law are studied, with specific focus upon officer application. Court procedure and testimony are examined. Objectives addressed include those as specified by the Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisite: Program Director approval. Constitutional law and its application to the public and officers are examined. Law - including evidence procedures, arrest law, search and seizure, and various statutory laws that are common to police and correctional officers - is studied. Emphasis is given to elements of various crimes. Various civil law applications are covered. Civil and criminal liability of officers is studied. Objectives addressed include those as specified by the Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commissions. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisite: Program Director approval. This course covers community relations techniques and courtesy are addressed, with emphasis given to crime prevention. The needs of various groups within society are addressed, including: juveniles, the elderly, ethnic and cultural groups, the mentally ill and retarded, the physically handicapped, and substance abusers. Intervention techniques for various situations including: suicide, domestic violence, and other crises are studied, with practical exercises. Stress recognition and reduction are included. Human diversity training is designed to enhance awareness of one's own cultural rules and predispositions and how these cultural influences come into play in common interaction with others. Objectives addressed include those as specified by the Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission. 56 contact hours.

Prerequisite: Program Director approval. In this course community relations techniques and courtesy are addressed, with emphasis given to crime prevention. The needs of various groups within society are addressed, including: juveniles, the elderly, ethnic and cultural groups, the mentally ill and retarded, the physically handicapped, and substance abusers. Intervention techniques for various situations including suicide, domestic violence, and other crises are studied, with practical exercises. Stress recognition and reduction are included. Human diversity training is designed to enhance awareness of one's own cultural rules and predispositions and how these cultural influences comes into play in common interaction with others. Objectives addressed include those as specified by the Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission. 62 contact hours.

Prerequisite: Program Director approval. This course is about various criminal laws and their elements are studied. Emphasis is placed upon those laws specific to police application. Traffic and driver's license laws are studied. Legal considerations of officer vehicle operation are explored. Objectives addressed include those as specified by the Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission. 32 contact hours.

Prerequisite: Program Director approval. This course addresses the daily skills and techniques needed by officers to perform patrol tactics and respond to various types of calls. Methods of approach to various high-risk situations are explored, with practical exercises included. Unusual occurrence events, including firefighting and crowd control, are addressed. Objectives addressed include those as specified by the Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisite: Program Director approval. This course includes traffic enforcement and control, with the inclusion of Driving Under the Influence (DUI) offenses and enforcement. Traffic accident investigation, scene management, and reporting procedures are studied. Objectives addressed include those as specified by the Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisite: Program Director approval. This course addresses investigations of various crimes, including property crimes, persons crimes, narcotics offenses, vice, organized crime, terrorist activity, bombing incidents, and death investigations. Techniques are developed from the initial observation methods through the processing of the crime scene and case preparation. Florida's computer network is studied as an information source. Objectives addressed include those as specified by the Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission. 64 contact hours.

Prerequisite: Program Director approval. This course explores the interpersonal skills needed by officers to understand the incarcerated society are explored, with emphasis upon supervision methods. Inmate adjustment and the various segments of the society are studied. The course includes studies of homosexuality, female inmates, deception and manipulation by inmates, and institutional criminalities. Objectives addressed include those as specified by the Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission. 50 contact hours.

The operation of correctional facilities is studied - including the intake of new inmates, all aspects of their daily care, institutional procedures, and techniques utilized by officers to perform daily tasks. Objectives addressed include those as specified by the Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission. 64 contact hours.

Prerequisite: permission of the program director. This course provides the student with an overview of the gang presence and criminal activity in El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, and Mexico; and the rationale for the United States’ interest in understanding the gang phenomena in these countries. Students will explore the severity of the gang problem, causes, and risk factors for gang activity. Students will examine the current strategic and programmatic recommendations to impact gang activity in these countries. 47 contact hours.

This course will provide the student with the opportunity to explore crime theories, crime causation, crime in the modern world, and future trends of criminology and delinquency. In addition, the student will examine theory versus reality throughout the course. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisite: permission of the program director. This course provides an examination of unique and contemporary gang-related investigation topics, problems, and issues that deserve greater exploration and analysis as the body of knowledge related to gang investigations evolves. The student will be introduced to the contemporary issues surrounding the course topic, historical perspectives, foundational philosophies, and strategies and programs within the context of the course topic. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisite: (ENC 0020 and REA 0002) or EAP 1695 or appropriate scores on the English and Reading placement tests. This course is an introductory course in crime scene investigation techniques. Emphasis is placed upon recording the crime scene, collecting and preserving physical evidence, and the examination of evidence. Employment of those techniques available to the crime scene investigator also will be demonstrated. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisite: CJE 1640. This course covers advanced principles, theories and applications in crime scene technology. Specialized collection procedures of weapons, traffic crash evidence, arson, gun shot residue, blood spatter, and recovery of buried bodies and surface skeletons are also included. Data analysis, reporting and plan of action development are emphasized. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisite: Permission of Program Director. This course will provide the student with an overview of criminal intelligence analysis, basic criminal intelligence, and investigative analysis techniques in contemporary law enforcement agencies. The course will specifically focus on understanding the criminal intelligence analysis function, various charting techniques, both manually and by the use of RF Flow, analysis of telephone toll records, and spreadsheet analysis using Microsoft Excel. The student will be able to analyze and summarize case data in a clear, concise, and graphical format. Students will be required to utilize the college library, internet resources, and demonstrate skills in Microsoft Excel in order to complete assignments, both in the classroom and computer laboratory environments. The course provides a hands-on practical approach using real-world examples and case scenarios. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisite: Permission of Dean. This course will provide the student with the knowledge of the tools, procedures, resources, and appropriate laws necessary to investigate identity theft crimes. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisites: Basic computer skills, proficiency in the use of the Internet and the permission of the program director. This course provides the student an overview of criminal acts that can be committed with the use of a computer and the Internet, how computer related crimes are committed and how computer related crimes are investigated. The legal issues involved in the prosecution of computer related crimes will also be explored. Topics include the Internet and investigative software tools. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisite: Permission of Program Director. This course will instruct students in how to utilize a computer and advanced Internet search techniques as an investigative tool. Topics will include tracking individuals using email addresses, newsgroups, chat rooms, public record information and network addresses. 47 contact hours.

CJE 1682 TRACKING AND PROFILING HACKERS, PEDOPHILES AND INTERNET STALKERS 3 credits

Prerequisite: Permission of Program Director. This course provides the student with the knowledge to track and profile hackers, pedophiles and Internet stalkers. Software tools and web sites used by investigators will be a part of this course. An overview of criminal acts committed by hackers, pedophiles and Internet stalkers will also be included in this course. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisite: Permission of Program Director. This course will provide the student with the knowledge, tools and laws related to Internet pornography investigations. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisite: Permission of Program Director. This course will provide the student with the knowledge of the tools, procedures and appropriate laws necessary to investigate Internet fraud crimes. 47 contact hours.

CJE 1685 LEGAL ASPECTS OF COMPUTER RELATED CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS 3 credits

Prerequisite: Permission of Program Director. This course will provide the student the opportunity to learn the legal aspects of laws and codes that apply to computer related criminal investigations. Students will learn the elements required to prosecute computer related crimes including writing search warrants. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisite: Permission of Program Director. This course will introduce the student to the principles and practices required to obtain and preserve evidence in a forensics computer related crime investigation. Topics will also include the Internet and investigative software tools. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisite: Permission of Program Director. This course provides the student with an overview of the legal issues involved in computer software piracy and copyright infringement, the tools and technologies used in committing these offenses, and the investigative techniques that can be utilized to combat these crimes. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisite: (ENC 0020 and REA 0002) or EAP 1695 or appropriate scores on the English and Reading placement tests. Pre- or corequisite: CJE 1640. This course includes basic crime scene photography skills including camera operation and exposure control, proficiency in relational photos and flash control for crime scene and evidentiary documentation. This course also includes videography. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisite: CJE 1770. This course expands upon concepts, knowledge and skills taught in Crime Scene Photo I to include specialty light sources, darkroom techniques and procedures, filters and specialized equipment including black and white and color enlargers. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisite: Program Director approval. This course explores the components of the police driving environment are explored, and practical exercises on the driving range are conducted. Objectives are addressed as specified by the Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission. 32 contact hours.

Prerequisite: Program Director approval. This course includes instruction in the techniques used for an officer's personal safety and those necessary to subdue, search, and then transport resisting individuals. The use of restraining devices, impact weapons, and pressure points are covered. Objectives are addressed as specified by the Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission. 106 contact hours.

Prerequisite: Program Director approval. This course includes the use of officer firearms including handguns and shotguns. Safety procedures and ammunition use are covered. Instruction includes the use of chemical agents, with practical exercises included. Objectives are addressed as specified by the Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission (CJSTC). 64 contact hours.

This course provides students with an overview of investigative techniques used to identify criminal activity, specifically narcotic trafficking. This course explores the global issues associated with narcotic trafficking, as well as domestic interdiction efforts, the use of community-based solutions, and strategies to combat the criminal activity associated with illegal drugs. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisite: permission of the Dean. This course provides students with a working understanding of the technology available for communication; how that technology can be used by gangs and others inclined to engage in criminal activity; and how that technology can be used by police, courts, and corrections officers to identify criminal activity through intelligence collection, analysis, and dissemination. This course explores the historical use of technology, provides a sampling of technology available in the present, and looks at possibilities for improvements in the future. Students will learn to identify uses for technology, demonstrate a familiarity with available technology, and engage in collaboratively designing and using a technological framework to gather, analyze, and share simulated intelligence. 47 contact hours.

This course will provide the student with the opportunity to explore in depth, specific crime typologies, national crime trends, and international events as well as view fundamental investigative techniques. In addition, the student will examine the rigorous methods, issues, and trends of criminal investigation. 47 contact hours.

This course exposes the student to the capabilities and functions of a full-service crime laboratory. Also covered is evidence selection and submission to crime lab in accordance with established standards and legal requirements including chain of custody. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisite: (ENC 0020 and REA 0002) or EAP 1695 or appropriate scores on the English and Reading placement tests. This course covers potential health and safety hazards one will encounter at a crime scene. The course will also introduce the proper protective techniques to minimize risk to self and others. Emergency procedures and state and federal regulations are included. 32 contact hours.

Prerequisites: CJE 2664, CJE 2676. Pre- or corequisites: CJE 1643, CJE 1772, CJL 2610, CJE 2640, CJE 2672. This course emphasizes the techniques involved in detection, enhancement and recovery of latent fingerprints from physical evidence. Chemical and mechanical methods and surfaces will be analyzed and evaluated for proper application in both theory and practice. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisite: (ENC 0020 and REA 0002) or EAP 1695 or appropriate scores on the English and Reading placement tests. This course teaches the Henry modified system of fingerprint classification and prepares the student for a position as an inked fingerprint examiner. 47 credit hours.

Prerequisite: (ENC 0020 and REA 0002) or EAP 1695 or appropriate scores on the English and Reading placement tests. This course exposes the student to the forensic value, handling, preservation, testing and documentation of biological evidence. This course also addresses safety issues involved in handling biological evidence. 32 contact hours.

Prerequisite: Program Director approval. This course is about the skills needed for riot and disturbance control and firefighting are studied and practiced. Course includes methods of riot prevention, handling of unusual occurrences, what to do if taken hostage, and emergency procedures. Objectives addressed include those as specified by the Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission. 26 contact hours.

CJE 3263 INTERNATIONAL GANG AWARENESS FOR PUBLIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATORS 3 credits

Prerequisite: Admission to the Public Safety Administration BAS program. This course will provide the student with an awareness of the impact of international gangs, organized crime and terrorism on the United States and globally. The student will examine the undermining of nations’ financial institutions, homeland security and global networking capabilities of international gangs, organized crime and terrorist groups. The student will analyze the historical and regulatory factors that contributed to creating domestic and international gangs and organized crime in Eastern Europe and Asia, and the impact of organized crime groups, particularly Italian, Asian, Russian, Israeli, Albanian, Colombian, Mexican, African, Canadian and outlaw motorcycle gangs. The course will deal with international issues including money laundering, drug trafficking, human trafficking, contract assassinations, transnational terrorism, arms trafficking, cyberspace fraud and corruption of political and police officials. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisite: Admission to the Public Safety Administration BAS program. This course will provide the student an opportunity to explore and analyze administrative and operational issues in supervising law enforcement tactical units and high risk operations involving gang enforcement. The student will develop effective leadership skills required to select, train, and supervise tactical units that have responsibility for gang enforcement operations. The learning experience provides the student with knowledge to effectively evaluate the performance of the gang tactical units and their impact on the community. The student will develop skills to effectively plan and evaluate high risk operations that are carried out by a gang’s enforcement unit. 47 contact hours.

This course will provide the student an opportunity to explore and understand one facet of law enforcement service delivery. The student will focus on agency implementation requirements and overall program effectiveness while evaluating community satisfaction. This process will enhance the student's ability to research program needs, examine budgetary requirements for implementation and measure the program's effectiveness from a crime reduction and prevention standpoint . 47 contact hours.

This course will provide the student an opportunity to explore and understand specialized facets of law enforcement service delivery. The student will focus on agency implementation of public safety, crime reduction, and/or community relation initiatives, evaluating program effectiveness and community impact. This process will enhance the student's ability to research program needs, examine budgetary requirements for implementation, and measure the program's effectiveness from a viability standpoint. 47 contact hours.

This course will give the student an opportunity to explore and understand investigative facets of law enforcement service delivery. The student must focus on agency implementation of investigative initiatives and overall program effectiveness while evaluating prosecution success and community impact. This process will enhance the student's ability to research program needs, examine budgetary requirements for implementation, and measure the program's effectiveness from a crime solvability standpoint. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisite: Admission to the PSA-BAS program. This course will provide the student with an understanding of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) technology which has become an important component in crime analysis, trend formation, informing policies and administrative practices in law enforcement. This course is designed to introduce students to the key concepts and uses of GIS and Geographic Positioning Systems (GPS) in operational and managerial environments. Students will become familiar with the benefits of utilizing these technological tools in criminal justice research and crime analysis, with a particular focus on gang enforcement. In addition, students will review various case studies and their use in criminal justice research and gang enforcement operations and management. 47 contact hours.

A survey of Constitutional Law and Criminal Procedure. Topics include: the Bill of Rights, the Due Process Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment, the laws of arrest, search, and seizure, right to counsel, self-incrimination, entrapment and identification of suspects. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisite: Permission of Program Director. This course will provide students with the background and history of fraud and monetary abuse and will introduce fraud schemes used by employees, owners, managers and executives to defraud their companies. Fraud topics include asset misappropriations, and fraudulent financial statements. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisites: CJE 2664, CJE 2878. Pre- or corequisites: CJE 1643, CJE 1772, CJE 2640, CJE 2672. This course covers speaking, listening and stress control during courtroom proceedings, dress and grooming. Visual aid preparation and presentations of all evidence (commonly referred to as "scientific evidence") collected at the crime scene are also included. Mock trial exercises will be used. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisite: PSY 1012 or PSY 1020H. An examination of the major categories of mental disorders. Diagnostic criterion, treatment methods, and legislation applicable to the emotionally disturbed are studied. Local agencies which provide services to the mentally disordered are reviewed. This course has a substantial writing requirement. 47 contact hours.

This course will acquaint the student with the world of mythological gods and heroes of the Ancient Greeks. Literature, art and archaeology will be examined, as well as lifestyles and ideas of the Ancient Greek civilization. 47 contact hours.

This is a course designed to introduce a student to various local area network (LAN) concepts and wide area network (WAN) technologies. Major topics include a history of local area networks, the OSI and TCP/IP models, terms, acronyms, standards, protocols, hardware and software products. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisite: CGS 1000 or permission of the instructor/director. This course is designed as an introduction to the expanding telecommunication field. Topics covered include the design of communications networks, telecommunications protocol, types of devices, and procedures for organizing and controlling the flow of data through telecommunications lines. 47 contact hours.

This course is designed to develop the student's ability to apply the concepts of assertive communication in business. Students will learn effective assertive communication techniques through practice exercises and hands-on activities that engage the learner in the acquisition of assertive communication techniques for workplace application. 17 contact hours.

Prerequisite: SPC 1017, SPC 1065 or SPC 1608. This course will examine the process of communication within organizations. The topics of message dissemination, interpersonal communication, work group interaction, and nonverbal communication will be analyzed as to their impact on individuals and the organization. Emphasis will be placed on practical application techniques for diagnosing and resolving organizational communication problems. This course will also have a major writing requirement focusing on practical business writing techniques. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisite: COM 3120 or permission of the Dean. This course explores communication within groups and teams for use in academic, professional, and social situations. Topics include verbal and nonverbal communication within groups, the structure and environment of groups, group roles, leadership, conflict management, and decision making in groups and teams. A major course requirement is a formal group presentation and a written analysis of the group processes and experiences. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisite: SPC 1017, SPC 1608 or SPC 1065 or Honors and admission into the Sustainability Management BAS Program. This course examines environmental communication for sustainable/green and environmental careers and practices. Topics include the rhetoric of environmental issues, the application of the transactional human communication model to advocacy campaigns, developing and conveying possible solutions, managing conflict between stakeholders, assessing green marketing and corporate campaigns, and developing persuasive techniques. A major course requirement is to present a formal proposal and persuasive presentation based an environmental practice or initiative. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisite: Computer competence and knowledge of Internet use. This course is designed to introduce an experienced computer user to the tools necessary to create a web site. Students will be exposed to the protocol and vocabulary of web production, and apply HTML to the development of a world wide web site. Students will be introduced to a variety of site features including GIF and JPEG files, audio, video, animation, and interactivity. The student will have the opportunity to develop a web site from initial concept to publication. This course may be taken up to three times for credit if different software is used. 16 contact hours.

Prerequisite: COP 2823. This course explores design considerations involved when using graphics on the web. Topics include industry standard programs, file formats, and platform/browser issues. Students will learn how to create and manipulate graphics. Participants will also learn how to create background tiles, graphical rules, bullets and buttons. Several different software programs are used throughout the course. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisite: COP 1826. This course is designed to follow Web Graphics Design I extending the student’s overall knowledge of web graphics and their possibilities. Students will create graphical/text links, image maps and navigation bars as a method of navigation throughout a Web site. Participants will create type and explore surrounding issues like aliasing and its effects. Students will scan, resize, and use tables to aid with placement and alignment of graphics. Animated Graphics Interchange Formats (GIFS), sound, and interactivity are important topics also covered in this course. 47 contact hours.

This course will introduce students to Web based images, imaging editing methods, and software used to modify graphic images for use on Web pages. Topics include specific techniques used to create bitmapped web graphics, image input methods, basic Web color theory, and GIF animations. 16 contact hours. This course may be taken up to three times for credit if different software is used.

Prerequisite: COP 2823. This course will teach students necessary skills to effectively implement dynamic Web sites using PHP HyperText Preprocessor (PHP) and MySQL. Topics include installing and configuring PHP and MySQL, connecting to a MySQL database, writing basic Structured Query Language (SQL) commands, and developing applications with PHP/MySQL. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisite: CGS 2402 or permission of the program director. This is an advanced programming course in the C++ language. Emphasis is placed on programming using classes and structures in C++. Topics covered will include classes, structures and an introduction to Windows programming. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisite: COP 2222 or permission of the instructor/program director. The student will create C++ programs to run in Microsoft Windows Operating Systems. Topics included will be pull-down menus, graphics, controls, Dynamic Link Libraries (DLL ), class libraries, application wizard COM and ActiveX, and Object Linking and Embedding (OLE ). 47 contact hours.

Prerequisite: CGS 1000 or permission of instructor/director. This is a beginning programming course in the Java language. The student will learn to design, document, prepare, enter, compile, debug and execute Java applications and applets of moderate sophistication. Major topics covered include: Java classes, object-oriented programming, exception handling, interfaces, data types, data structures, and text file input/output and an introduction to Swing Graphical User Interfaces (GUI). 47 contact hours.

Prerequisite: COP 2345 or CTS 2322, or permission of instructor. This course is intended for students who have mastered the basic Linux/Unix Operating Environment and who would like to read and understand the various boot scripts, and write scripts to automate day-to-day tasks. This course is designed to teach students the skills they need to effectively read, write and debug shell scripts. This course explores in detail the Bourne, Korn and Bash shell scripting languages. Major topics covered include Linux/Unix shells and shell scripts, writing and debugging shell scripts, the shell environment, regular expressions and the grep command, the sed editor command, the awk text filtering command, conditional control statements, interactive scripts, loops, advanced variables, parameters, argument lists, shell functions, shell traps. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisite: CGS 2402 or permission of program director. This course is a study of the C# (C Sharp) programming language within the .NET Framework. Emphasis is placed upon the position of .NET in software development and creation of .NET applications by applying the base library classes and developing and applying user-defined classes in the WinForm applications using C#. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisite: COP 2360 or permission of the Dean. This is an advanced programming course in the C# language. Emphasis is placed on programming using classes and structures in C#. Topics covered will include classes, structures, an introduction to Windows programming, ADO.NET and ASP.NET using C#. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisite: COP 2250. This course will teach students to write advanced Java programs. Topics include Swing Graphical User Interface (GUI) applications, advanced layout managers, Swing applets, threads, regular expressions, collections, Java networking, Remote Method Invocation (RMI), JavaBeans, Java Database Connectivity (JDBC), Internationalization (I18N) and Localization (L10N), and Java security . Students will write complete applications and small Java applets. 47 contact hours.

This course will teach students to write JavaScript that can be executed on any computer running compatible software. These programs will be created using this Object-Based Scripting Language and designed to interact over the Internet or any other similar network with an appropriate Web Browser. Students will conceptualize and develop interactive web sites using the full features of JavaScript. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisite: COP 2250 or permission of the Program Director. This course provides students with the skills needed to develop Web applications using Java. The course will cover Java Server Pages (JSP) features including scriptlets, directives, standard actions, declarations, the JSP Standard Tag Library (JSTL), custom JSP tags, the JSP Expression Language (EL), custom error pages, sessions, javabeans, and cookies. The Java Servlet Application Program Interface (API) is also covered. Students will learn to create simple JavaBeans for JSPs. Applications that query databases using Java Database Connectivity (JDBC) and Structured Query Language (SQL) will be developed. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisite: COP 1822 with topic: HyperText Markup Language (HTML) and permission of program director. This course is designed to extend the knowledge gained in Introduction to Web Page Creation. Students will be exposed to advanced topics in developing Web sites. These topics include advanced design using tables and forms, creating on-line forms with HTML, and using Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) to design Web pages. Students will also be exposed to the latest developments in terms of Web page design. These topics include Dynamic HTML and Extendalbe Markup Language (XML). 47 contact hours.

Prerequisite: CGS 1000 or permission of program director. This course includes an introduction to the .NET framework and the class libraries for developing Visual Basic applications. Visual Basic building blocks, language syntax and programming structures will be emphasized through development of Windows applications using forms and controls. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisite: COP 2837 or permission of program director. This course is a continuation of COP 2837 with the development of Windows applications using forms and classes. ActiveX Data Objects.NET (ADO.NET) is used to access databases and blend them into an application program as sources of data. Web service applications and Web Forms are developed. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisite: COP 2837. This course is the study of the creation of Web server based components to generate Hypertext Markup Language (HTML) using Active Server Pages.NET (ASP.NET) in a Visual Basic.NET programming environment. ASP.NET programs are created using an event driven programming model. Server controls and Web forms are studied in depth. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisites: CGS 1000, COP 2823. This course will explore various Internet programming such as VBScript, JavaScript, ECMAScript, Perl and CGI in order to create dynamic Web applications using both client-side and server-side scripting technologies. The students will become familiar with Active Server Pages (ASP) to process form data from the client and discover how to use ASP to interact with other applications on the server and other databases. 32 contact hours.

Prerequisites: COP 1842. This course extends the study of PHP and MySQL begun in COP 1842, Developing Web Sites Using PHP/MySQL. Topics include MySQL transactions and stored procedures, authentication and authorization, using PEAR, PHP and MySQL security, networking applications, session control, templates, serialization, the CodeIgniter framework, XML and web services, Google maps, Amazon scripts, and shopping carts. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisite: Faculty Advisor/Co-op Coordinator or Dean’s 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: 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.

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