Apr 29, 2024  
2009-2010 Catalog 
    
2009-2010 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 
  
  • RET 1832L - Clinical Practicum I-AS


    8 Laboratory or clinical hours 2 Credit(s)
    Prerequisite(s): RET 1616C, RET 1007, RET 1275C
    This clinical course consists of supervised clinical practice in both the on-campus cardiopulmonary laboratory and clinical sites. Areas of concentration in this course are bedside respiratory care clinical skills development in a patient care setting. Students will be able to practice in realistic clinical environments in at least 2 local hospitals.
  
  • RET 2234C - Respiratory Therapeutics-AS


    3 class hours, 5 laboratory hours 4 Credit(s)
    Prerequisite(s): RET 1616C
    Co-requisite(s): RET 2874L, RET 2254C
    Medical gas, humidity and nebulization concepts are presented, as well as advanced respiratory pharmacology. Clinical and laboratory experience affords the student the opportunity to observe basic respiratory procedures and equipment maintenance.
  
  • RET 2244 - Critical Care Applications-AS


    2 class hours, 1.5 laboratory hours 2 Credit(s)
    Prerequisite(s): RET 2234C
    Co-requisite(s): RET 2875L, RET 2930
    This course is an in-depth study of critical care measures for medical, surgical, and emergency patients. Inter-aortic balloon pumping, Swan-Ganz catheter monitoring and ACLS foundations are also presented.
  
  • RET 2254C - Respiratory Care Assessment-AS


    3 class hours, 5 laboratory hours 4 Credit(s)
    Prerequisite(s): RET 1616C
    Co-requisite(s): RET 2234C
    In this course the student will learn the assessment of patients, focusing on theory, application and evaluation of Respiratory Care treatment modalities, as well as employing communication skills with physicians, patients and other health care providers.
  
  • RET 2264C - Advanced Mechanical Ventilation-AS


    3 class hours, 5 laboratory hours 4 Credit(s)
    Prerequisite(s): RET 2234C
    Co-requisite(s): RET 2875L, RET 2414C
    In this course the student will learn the advanced theory and application of techniques of artificial mechanical ventilation, as well as other forms of patient monitoring. This course content comprises the single greatest emphasis on the National Board Exams.
  
  • RET 2295 - Pulmonary Studies-AS


    2.5 class hours, 1 laboratory hour 3 Credit(s)
    Prerequisite(s): RET 2234C, RET 2254C
    Co-requisite(s): RET 2264C, RET 2875L
    Respiratory Care students investigate the causes of pulmonary diseases and injuries that impact on the pulmonary system structure and function. This course concentrates upon diagnostic techniques that lead to a better understanding of etiology and pathogenesis of pulmonary disease and response to injury. Critical thinking in response to the diagnostic process and treatment choice is emphasized.
  
  • RET 2714 - Neonatal-Pediatric Respiratory Care-AS


    2 class hours, 2 laboratory hours 3 Credit(s)
    Prerequisite(s): RET 1616C
    Co-requisite(s): RET 2264C, RET 2414C, RET 2875L
    This course covers the development and physiology of the fetal and neonatal lung including perinatal circulation, pulmonary function in infants, and developmental physi-ology of the lung. Neonatal and pediatric pulmonary disorders and their corresponding respiratory care are emphasized.
  
  • RET 2874L - Clinical Practicum II-AS


    24 clinical hours 4 Credit(s)
    Prerequisite(s): RET 1616C
    Co-requisite(s): RET 2234C, RET 2254C
    Under supervision, the student assists the therapist in respiratory procedures in both in-patient and outpatient situations. Class presentation involves instruction in the rationale for procedures.
  
  • RET 2875L - Clinical Practicum III-AS


    24 clinical hours 4 Credit(s)
    Prerequisite(s): RET 2874L
    Co-requisite(s): RET 2264C, RET 2244C
    Supervised clinical practice at an affiliated hospital. Areas of concentration in this critical care clinical course are arterial blood gasses, mechanical ventilation, ventilation monitoring, ECG monitoring, chest x-ray evaluation, aortic balloon pumping, Swan- Ganz catheterization and monitor-ing, cardiac output determination, chest tube drainage, and airway management.
  
  • RET 2876L - Clinical Practicum IV-AS


    36 clinical hours 5 Credit(s)
    Prerequisite(s): RET 2875, RET 2264C
    Co-requisite(s): RET 2930
    Under supervision, the student participates in respiratory care measures in all areas of the acute care facility. Students maintain equipment, participate in emergency procedures and pulmonary function testing as well as observation rotations in the home care setting and physician practice.
  
  • RET 2930 - Respiratory Care Practitioner as a Professional - AS


    3 class hours 2 Credit(s)
    Prerequisite(s): RET 2264C
    Co-requisite(s): RET 2876L
    In this course the professional relationship of the respiratory therapist is presented and a basic research format is emphasized with an added option of taking an ACLS class and NBRC Self Assessment Exams.
  
  • RMI 2001 - Principles of Risk Management-AA


    3 class hours 3 Credit(s)
    This course covers basic principles and concepts relating to risk management as it relates to personal and business environments. The major areas of instruction include property/casualty, life, and health.
  
  • RTE 1000 - Introduction to Radiography and Patient Care-AS


    3 class hours 3 Credit(s)
    Co-requisite(s): RTE 1503L
    This course is an overview of medical imaging and an investigation of patient care techniques applicable to the practicing radiographer. It includes concepts on becoming a technologist, practicing the profession, and competently performing patient care in the medical environment.
  
  • RTE 1001 - Radiographic Terminology-AS


    2 class hours 1 Credit(s)
    Prerequisite(s): Admission to Radiologic Technology Program
    This course is the study of the language of medicine which is commonly used in the field of Radiology. It includes the construction, analysis, spelling, application and pronunciation of medical terms and how they relate to the structure and function of the human body. It explores the use of medical words and abbreviations used in Radiologic procedures, pathophysiology and case histories.
  
  • RTE 1418 - Principles of Radiographic Exposure I-AS


    3 class hours 3 Credit(s)
    Prerequisite(s): Program Admittance
    Co-requisite(s): RTE 1503
    The course leads the student through concepts related to radiographic imaging including: beam restriction, grids, radiographic film, processing, sensitometry, intensifying screens, quality factors, and conversion techniques involving manipulation of exposure parameters.
  
  • RTE 1457 - Principles of Radiographic Exposure II-AS


    2 class hours 2 Credit(s)
    Prerequisite(s): RTE 1613
    Co-requisite(s): RTE 1814
    This course is designed to build upon the concepts learned in RTE 1613, Radiologic Physics, and RTE 1418, Principles of Radiographic Exposure I. The course leads the student through concepts related to radiographic imaging including: film critique, exposure control systems including fixed and variable kilovoltage technique chart construction, automatic exposure control, and exposure conversion methods.
  
  • RTE 1503 - Radiographic Positioning I-AS


    3 class hours 4 Credit(s)
    Co-requisite(s): RTE 1418 and RTE 1503L
    This course presents a study of radiographic positioning procedures covering the upper and lower extremities, chest and abdomen. Concepts include radiographic anatomy and film analysis. Radiation protection is stressed and demonstrated for each procedure.
  
  • RTE 1503L - Radiographic Positioning I Lab-AS


    16 class hours 2 Credit(s)
    Prerequisite(s): Admission into the Radiologic Technology Program and preceding Practicum course.
    Co-requisite(s): Accompanying RTE courses for each semester of study.
    Affiliation agreements with various hospitals enable the Edison State College Radiologic Technology student to gain valuable clinical experience in departments of radiology. Each student has the opportunity to demonstrate skills learned in the classroom in the clinical setting. In this area, each student is assigned to the various department subdivisions. The student works closely with a registered radiologic technologist.
  
  • RTE 1513 - Radiographic Positioning II-AS


    3 class hours 4 Credit(s)
    Prerequisite(s): RTE 1503 and 1503L
    Co-requisite(s): RTE 1804
    This course is a continuation of positioning theory and application started in RTE 1503. Radiographic procedures studied include: the entire vertebral column, bony thorax, upper and lower gastrointestinal systems, the biliary system, and the genitourinary system.
  
  • RTE 1523 - Radiographic Positioning III-AS


    3 class hours 3 Credit(s)
    Prerequisite(s): RTE 1513 and 1804
    Co-requisite(s): RTE 1814
    This course covers the procedures involved with radiographic examinations of the head. X-ray studies investigated include: bony calvarium, sella turcica, facial bones, optic foramen, mandible, temperomandibular joints, paranasal sinuses, and the temporal bone.
  
  • RTE 1573 - Radiologic Science Principles-AS


    3 class hours 3 Credit(s)
    Prerequisite(s): RTE 1457
    Co-requisite(s): RTE 1824
    This course is designed to teach radiography students advanced imaging concepts related to their field. Topics covered include: mobile radiography, fluoroscopy, tomo-graphy, macro-radiography, duplication, subtraction, digital imaging processing, and basic physical concepts related to computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging. Students learn advanced radiographic procedures including venipuncture and mammography. Special consideration is placed on positioning and exposre techniques that help the radiographer consistently obtain optimum images of human anatomy.
  
  • RTE 1613 - Radiographic Physics-AS


    4 class hours 4 Credit(s)
    Prerequisite(s): RTE 1418
    Co-requisite(s): RTE 1804
    This course presents a study of the fundamental units of measurement, the structure of matter, and the concepts of work, force and energy. The course covers the following basics of electricity: electrostatics, electrodynamics, magnetism, and the electric generator. Concepts include electromagnetic induction, transformers, rectifiers, X-ray tubes, and the interactions that produce X-radiation. Radiation measurement and basic radiation protection concepts are also included.
  
  • RTE 1804 - Radiology Practicum I-AS


    24 class hours 3 Credit(s)
    Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Radiologic Technology Program and preceding Practicum course.
    Co-requisite(s): Accompanying RTE courses for each semester of study.
    Affiliation agreements with various hospitals enable Edison State College Radiologic Technology students to gain valuable clinical experience in departments of radiology. Each student has the opportunity to demonstrate the skills learned in the classroom and laboratory in the real clinical setting. In this area each student is assigned to various department subdivisions. The student at first works closely with a registered radiologic technologist. As proficiency and speed increases, the student performs examinations in an indirectly supervised capacity. Clinical experience involves the student in handling and care of patients and various radiographic apparatus. The student learns to manipulate exposure factors in all clinical situations under many different conditions. Each student gains significant experience in routine and special positioning methods, surgical radiographic procedures, processing of radiographic film, and maintaining radiographic records.
  
  • RTE 1814 - Radiology Practicum II-AS


    24 class hours 3 Credit(s)
    Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Radiologic Technology Program and preceding Practicum course.
    Co-requisite(s): Accompanying RTE courses for each semester of study.
    Affiliation agreements with various hospitals enable Edison State College Radiologic Technology students to gain valuable clinical experience in departments of radiology. Each student has the opportunity to demonstrate the skills learned in the classroom and laboratory in the real clinical setting. In this area each student is assigned to various department subdivisions. The student at first works closely with a registered radiologic technologist. As proficiency and speed increases, the student performs examinations in an indirectly supervised capacity. Clinical experience involves the student in handling and care of patients and various radiographic apparatus. The student learns to manipulate exposure factors in all clinical situations under many different conditions. Each student gains significant experience in routine and special positioning methods, surgical radiographic procedures, processing of radiographic film, and maintaining radiographic records.
  
  • RTE 1824 - Radiology Practicum III-AS


    24 class hours 3 Credit(s)
    Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Radiologic Technology Program and preceding Practicum course.
    Co-requisite(s): Accompanying RTE courses for each semester of study.
    Affiliation agreements with various hospitals enable Edison State College Radiologic Technology students to gain valuable clinical experience in departments of radiology. Each student has the opportunity to demonstrate the skills learned in the classroom and laboratory in the real clinical setting. In this area each student is assigned to various department subdivisions. The student at first works closely with a registered radiologic technologist. As proficiency and speed increases, the student performs examinations in an indirectly supervised capacity. Clinical experience involves the student in handling and care of patients and various radiographic apparatus. The student learns to manipulate exposure factors in all clinical situations under many different conditions. Each student gains significant experience in routine and special positioning methods, surgical radiographic procedures, processing of radiographic film, and maintaining radiographic records.
  
  • RTE 1951 - Radiologic Technology Equivalency Assessment-AS


    1 class hour 1 Credit(s)
    Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor.
    Equivalency Assessment is a process designed to assist Registered Radiologic Technologists who desire to earn the Associate in Science Degree in Radiologic Technology. These individuals are graduates of accredited, hospital-based, radiologic technology programs who are certified by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
  
  • RTE 2061 - Radiologic Technology Seminar - AS


    2 class hours 2 Credit(s)
    This is a final, comprehensive course that reviews and inter-relates concepts previously covered in the two-year curriculum. It provides the student with a meaningful approach to evaluate previous learning and to investigate areas of needed preparation for employment and credentialing. The course also includes employment interview skills and related concepts such as resume preparation.
  
  • RTE 2385 - Radiation Biology/Protection-AS


    2 class hours 2 Credit(s)
    Prerequisite(s): RTE 1613
    Co-requisite(s): RTE 2834
    This course is an examination of radiation safety issues related to the Radiologic Technology profession. Emphasis is placed on concepts that increase one’s awareness of the responsibility to protect the public and self from unnecessary radiation dose.
  
  • RTE 2473 - Quality Assurance-AS


    1 class hour 1 Credit(s)
    Prerequisite(s): RTE 1418
    Co-requisite(s): RTE 2834
    This course is designed to introduce the radiography student to evaluation methodology of radiographic systems to assure consistency in the production of quality images at the lowest dose.
  
  • RTE 2563 - Special Radiographic Procedures and Cross-Sectional Anatomy-AS


    3 class hours 3 Credit(s)
    Co-requisite(s): RTE 1824
    This course offers an investigation of the anatomy, equipment, and techniques for special radiographic proce-dures. Included are angiographic, neuroradiographic, and interventional procedures. Infrequent, but interesting studies are also covered such as lymphography and sialography. Included in this course is an introduction to cross-sectional anatomy as demonstrated by digital imaging techniques.
  
  • RTE 2782 - Radiographic Pathology - AS


    1 class hour 1 Credit(s)
    Prerequisite(s): RTE 2563
    This course is the study of disease processes of the human and how they are identified radiographically. The pathology of each major body system and the imaging methods and procedures used for diagnosis are explored.
  
  • RTE 2834 - Radiology Practicum IV-AS


    24 class hours 3 Credit(s)
    Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Radiologic Technology Program and preceding Practicum course.
    Co-requisite(s): Accompanying RTE courses for each semester of study.
    Affiliation agreements with various hospitals enable Edison State College Radiologic Technology students to gain valuable clinical experience in departments of radiology. Each student has the opportunity to demonstrate the skills learned in the classroom and laboratory in the real clinical setting. In this area each student is assigned to various department subdivisions. The student at first works closely with a registered radiologic technologist. As proficiency and speed increases, the student performs examinations in an indirectly supervised capacity. Clinical experience involves the student in handling and care of patients and various radiographic apparatus. The student learns to manipulate exposure factors in all clinical situations under many different conditions. Each student gains significant experience in routine and special positioning methods, surgical radiographic procedures, processing of radiographic film, and maintaining radiographic records.
  
  • RTE 2844 - Radiology Practicum V-AS


    16 class hours 2 Credit(s)
    Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Radiologic Technology Program and preceding Practicum course.
    Co-requisite(s): Accompanying RTE courses for each semester of study.
    Affiliation agreements with various hospitals enable Edison State College Radiologic Technology students to gain valuable clinical experience in departments of radiology. Each student has the opportunity to demonstrate the skills learned in the classroom and laboratory in the real clinical setting. In this area each student is assigned to various department subdivisions. The student at first works closely with a registered radiologic technologist. As proficiency and speed increases, the student performs examinations in an indirectly supervised capacity. Clinical experience involves the student in handling and care of patients and various radiographic apparatus. The student learns to manipulate exposure factors in all clinical situations under many different conditions. Each student gains significant experience in routine and special positioning methods, surgical radiographic procedures, processing of radiographic film, and maintaining radiographic records.
  
  • SBM 2000 - Small Business Management-AS


    3 class hours 3 Credit(s)
    Small business firms constitute an important part of today’s business system. This course focuses on the need for small business firms to anticipate and adjust promptly to significant shifts, customer demands, competitors’ actions and public expectations. Emphasis is on improving the quality of small firm management and should contribute to the success of individual firms.
  
  • SCE 3320C - Teaching Methods in Middle School Science with Practicum-BS


    4 class hours 4 Credit(s)
    Prerequisite(s): Admission into the Bachelor of Science program in Education or special permission from the Associate Dean of Baccalaureate programs
    Techniques and materials of instruction for teaching science in the middle grades. In this course teacher candidates learn principles of effective curriculum design and assessment and apply these principles by designing and developing interactive science curriculum projects and assessments for middle school students. This course includes a practicum in which teacher candidates will present their projects in middle school classroom environments. This course addresses specific Sunshine State Standards, subject matter competencies, and pedagogy pertinent to the discipline and required for certification.
  
  • SCE 4330C - Teaching Methods High School Science with Practicum-BS


    4 class hours 4 Credit(s)
    Prerequisite(s): Admission into the Bachelor of Science program in Education or special permission from the Associate Dean of Baccalaureate programs
    This course is designed to: 1) enlarge and expand the instructional theories, ideas and strategies developed and discussed in the two previous courses: Science Matters and Interactive Projects that Promote Learning in Science; and 2) help the teacher candidate gain the knowledge and skills necessary to become an effective teacher and leader in the area of secondary school biology or middle school science. The activities in this course will: a) develop the theoretical basis for science instruction intended for middle school and secondary school students; b) illustrate and apply models for instruction in science courses involving laboratory and field activities and technology in the process of enhancing students’ understanding of science; and c) provide practical experience in planning, implementing, assessing and evaluating science instruction. This course addresses specific Sunshine State Standards, subject matter competencies, and pedagogy pertinent to the discipline and required for certification.
  
  • SCE 4931 - Special Topics in Secondary Education II-BS


    1 Credit(s)
    Prerequisite(s): SCE 4930, admission into the Bachelor of Science in Education program, or special permission from the Associate Dean of Baccalaureate programs
    This course is designed to allow Secondary Education teacher candidates an opportunity to explore educational trends within the local school districts and to exhibit and review portfolios, and other professional development opportunities.
  
  • SCE 4940 - Internship in Secondary Education with Biology Emphasis-BS


    12 Credit(s)
    Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of all other coursework in the B.S. in Secondary Education Biology program of studies or permission from the Associate Dean of Education
    Required: participation in a series of seminars at Edison State College
    Contact hours: A minimum of 35 hours per week for 15 weeks
    This course requires teacher candidates to lead instruction in an area 6-12 science classroom under the supervision of a trained clinical educator. Guided by the Florida Educator Accomplished Practices, ESOL Performance Standards, and ESOL K-12 Competencies and Skills, teacher candidates will write lesson plans, choose materials, conduct lessons, and manage student behavior during one semester of full day internship. Over the course of the internship, teacher candidates will conduct systematic inquiry about their work with children in 6-12 school settings and continually revise their classroom instruction and management through a cycle of reflective practice. Teacher candidates will participate in a series of required mandatory seminars at Edison State College.


  
  • SLS 1101 - College Success Skills-AA


    3 class hours 3 Credit(s)
    This course is designed to make the adjustment of the first time entering college student, as well as the reentering student, more comfortable and successful. It is also designed to help the student develop effective learning strategies and techniques in order to be successful in college studies. The course is intended to positively impact the academic performance, social adjustment, and personal growth of the student.
  
  • SLS 1107 - Achieving Academic Success-AA


    3 class hours 1 Credit(s)
    This course is designed for students who have not succeeded in their academic studies and are on academic dismissal and suspension. It provides the essential skills needed to become a competent and motivated student. Students will learn to prioritize their time, develop memory and thinking skills, take meaningful notes during lectures and assigned readings, develop strategies for taking various types of tests, and improve both written and oral communication skills. In addition, the course will promote self-esteem and a desire to succeed, not only in students’ academic performance, but in their personal and professional lives.
  
  • SLS 1310 - Nursing Peer Enrichment Program I-AA/AP


    2 class hours 2 Credit(s)
    Prerequisite(s): NUR 1010, NUR 1142
    Co-requisite(s): NUR 1022, NUR 1022L, NUR 1023, NUR 1061, NUR 1061L
    This course is designed to enhance the adjustment of the nursing student making the transition to the nursing major more comfortable and successful; and to help the student develop effective learning strategies and techniques in order to be successful in their college studies and the nursing major. Students will discover how they learn best and how to monitor thinking and learning processes. The course is intended to positively impact the academic performance, social adjustment and personal and professional growth of the student. This is a required course for a select group of nursing students meeting certain criteria. It is also open to any nursing student wishing to enroll.
  
  • SLS 1311 - Nursing Peer Enrichment Program II-AA/AP


    2 class hours 2 Credit(s)
    Prerequisite(s): SLS 1310, NUR 1022, NUR 1022L, NUR 1023, NUR 1061 and NUR 1061L.
    Co-requisite(s): NUR 1211, NUR 1511, and NUR 2140.
    This course is the second course in the Peer Enrichment Program of the Nursing Program. It is designed to provide students with the essential skills needed to become a motivated and successful nursing student. The student will continue to learn to prioritize their time, develop memory and thinking skills, take meaningful notes during lectures and assigned readings, develop strategies for taking various types of tests, and improve both written and oral communication skills. The course will promote study skills, review co-requisite course content, and enhance the student’s self-esteem and desire to succeed in their personal and professional lives. This is a required course for a select group of nursing students meeting certain criteria. It is also open to any nursing student wishing to enroll.
  
  • SLS 1331 - Personal Business Skills-AA


    3 class hours 3 Credit(s)
    Recommended: to take this course near the end of the degree program
    This course is designed to prepare students, business managers and supervisors to meet the challenges in the ever-changing business world. Students develop the skills necessary to understand and cope with life’s challenges. Emphasis is placed on business entrepreneurship, job seeking skills, leadership skills, decision-making skills, goal setting, problem solving, stress and time management, and other employability skills. It is recommended that students take this course near the end of their degree program.
  
  • SLS 1533 - Improving Mathematics Skills by Reducing Anxiety-AA


    1 class hour 1 Credit(s)
    This course is designed to assist students in confronting, understanding and overcoming their mathematics anxieties by improving study skills unique to learning mathematics through the use of relevant mathematical applications and concrete mathematics manipulatives.
  
  • SLS 2261 - Leadership Development-AA


    3 class hours 3 Credit(s)
    This course has as its central focus the development of leadership ability. The course provides a basic understanding of leadership and assists participants in developing a personal philosophy of leadership, an awareness of the moral and ethical responsibilities of leadership, and an awareness of one’s own ability and style of leadership.
  
  • SPC 1017 - Fundamentals of Speech Communications –AA


    3 class hours 3 Credit(s)
    This course introduces students to the speech communication discipline. A variety of activities and class assignments are designed to acquaint students with the intrapersonal, interpersonal, and public speaking levels of speech communication. Students may also enroll in the business emphasis section of this course, which emphasizes communicating during an employment interview, communicating in selfdirected work teams and developing multimedia presentations.
  
  • SPC 2023 - Introduction to Public Speaking-AA


    3 class hours 3 Credit(s)
    This course is designed to enhance communication skills on the public speaking level. Objectives focus on public speaking competency including message composition and delivery skills as well as literal and comprehensive listening skills using both oral and written requirements.
  
  • SPN 1120 - Beginning Spanish I-AA (I)


    4 class hours 4 Credit(s)
    Prerequisite(s): Testing with a minimum score of 83 of the FCLEPT Sentence Skills and Reading, or 440 on the SAT (Verbal), or ACT scores of 17 on the ACT English and 18 on the ACT Reading.
    This course is for beginners or those with one year of high school Spanish. This course is a study of the language and the culture with emphasis on communication in the target language.
    (I) International or diversity focus
  
  • SPN 1121 - Beginning Spanish II-AA (I)


    4 class hours 4 Credit(s)
    Prerequisite(s): SPN 1120
    This course is for beginners or those with one year of high school Spanish. This course is a study of the language and the culture with emphasis on communication in the target language.

    (I) International or diversity focus
  
  • SPN 2210 - Advanced Spanish Conversation and Composition-AA (**) (I)


    3 class hours 3 Credit(s)
    Prerequisite(s): SPN 2201 or equivalent, or permission of instructor.
    This course emphasizes oral and written expression in the target language and provides a brief review of Spanish grammar.
    (**) Offered if sufficient deman
    (I) International or diversity focus
  
  • SPN 2220 - Intermediate Spanish I-AA (I)


    4 class hours 4 Credit(s)
    Prerequisite(s): SPN 1121 or two years of high school Spanish, or permission of instructor.
    This course presents further study of language and culture, and provides an introduction to literary readings. Continued emphasis is placed on communication in the target language.
    (I) International or diversity focus
  
  • SPN 2221 - Intermediate Spanish II-AA (I)


    4 class hours 4 Credit(s)
    Prerequisite(s): SPN 2220
    This course continues to present further study of language and culture, and provides an introduction to literary readings. Continued emphasis is placed on communication in the target language.
    (I) International or diversity focus
  
  • STA 2023 - Statistical Methods I-AA


    4 class hours 4 Credit(s)
    Prerequisite(s): MAT 1033 with a minimum grade of “C” or Testing
    This is an introductory course covering the fundamental topics of statistics. Topics include: descriptive measures, probability, probability distributions, central limit theorem, sampling distributions, confidence intervals, hypothesis testing, correlation, regression analysis and nonparametric test procedures. A graphing calculator is required. If completed with a grade of “C” or better, this course serves to demonstrate competence in the general education mathematics requirement.
  
  • SUR 1100C - Surveying-AS


    4 class hours 4 Credit(s)
    This course includes lecture and field practice covering use, care, and limitations of various surveying instruments and related equipment. Students are shown how to properly record in field notes the data taken from rod, tape, differential level, etc. Students conduct field exercises and prepare related reports. Principle subjects included are leveling and measurement of angles.
  
  • SUR 2140C - Advanced Surveying-AS


    4 class hours 4 Credit(s)
    Prerequisite(s): SUR 1100C
    This course is a continuation of SUR 1100C to include horizontal control surveys, resection and horizontal curve layout. Electronic Distance Meters (EDM) equipment is introduced.
  
  • SVL 1221 - Mortgage Lending-AS


    3 class hours 3 Credit(s)
    This course describes the role of the loan department and how it relates to the total organization of the association; assesses the system of credit investigation and analysis; summarizes the standard procedures an association follows to maintain a loan from closing to the date it is paid off; evaluates the essential characteristics of loans made for construction; apartment, condominium and commercial loans; distinguishes between conventional and FHA/VA loans; assesses the role of savings associations in the secondary mortgage market.
  
  • SYG 1000 - Introduction to Sociology-AA


    3 class hours 3 Credit(s)
    This course is a systematic study of human society with primary emphasis on social interaction, culture, socialization, social groups, social institutions, social causation, and social change.
  
  • SYG 1010 - Contemporary Social Problems-AA


    3 class hours 3 Credit(s)
    This course is a thought-provoking examination of the social dilemmas and controversial issues facing American society today.
  
  • SYG 2430 - Marriage and the Family-AA (I)


    3 class hours 3 Credit(s)
    This course is an examination of the nuclear family; its origins, history, status at present, and struggle for survival. Attention is given to male- female relationships, changing lifestyles, conflict, parenthood, and divorce.
    (I) International or diversity focus
  
  • TAX 2000 - Federal Tax Accounting I-AA


    3 class hours 3 Credit(s)
    Prerequisite(s): ACG 1001 or permission of instructor.
    This course presents federal income tax as it applies to individuals with limited coverage of corporate tax and partnership information returns. Students prepare a comprehensive joint income tax return. Current tax law is also covered.
  
  • TAX 2010 - Federal Tax Accounting II-AA


    3 class hours 3 Credit(s)
    Prerequisite(s): ACG 2011
    This course is a continuation of Federal Tax Accounting I dealing with Federal taxation of partnerships, corporations, estates, trusts and other selected topics. It is intended to provide the level of knowledge necessary to pass the Enrolled Agents’ Examination sponsored by the Internal Revenue Service.
  
  • TAX 2401 - Trusts, Estates, and Gifts: Accounting and Taxation-AA


    3 class hours 3 Credit(s)
    Prerequisite(s): TAX 2000 or permission of instructor.
    This course covers definitions and operations of the various fiduciary forms of wealth transfer including: 1) fiduciary accounting principles and concepts; 2) record keeping requirements; 3) various tax reporting requirements, forms, and calculations.
  
  • THE 1020 - Introduction to Theatre-AA


    3 class hours 3 Credit(s)
    This course introduces the elements of drama and the process of theatrical production, with special emphasis on reading, analyzing and experiencing contemporary drama. Theatre students should take this course before or concurrently with TPP 1110.
  
  • THE 1925 - Theatre Performance and Production-AA


    6 studio hours 6 Credit(s)
    Rehearsal and performance in a major college or professional production is presented in this course. Open auditions. This course may be repeated once for credit.
  
  • THE 2100 - Theatre History and Literature-AA (I)


    3 class hours 3 Credit(s)
    This course is a comprehensive survey of the development of the theatre and its literature from its beginnings to modern times. This includes reading and discussion of plays representative of each significant theatrical period and study of their relationship to their cultural and social setting.
    (I) International or diversity focus
  
  • THE 2925 - Theatre Performance and Production-AA


    6 studio hours 6 Credit(s)
    Rehearsal and performance in a major college or professional production is presented in this course. Open auditions. This course may be repeated once for credit.
  
  • TPA 1200 - Fundamentals of Theatre Practice I-AA


    6 studio hours 1 Credit(s)
    This course presents instruction and practical experience in stagecraft, design, lighting, and costume in connection with college or professional productions. This course may be repeated once for credit.
  
  • TPA 2200 - Fundamentals of Theatre Practice II-AA


    6 studio hours 1 Credit(s)
    This course presents instruction and practical experience in stagecraft, design, lighting, and costume in connection with college or professional productions. This course may be repeated once for credit.
  
  • TPP 1110 - Acting I-AA


    3 class hours 3 Credit(s)
    Prerequisite(s): Prerequisite or Co-requisite: THE 1020 or permission of instructor.
    This course presents the principles and techniques of acting with production of selected scenes.
  
  • TPP 1111 - Acting II-AA


    3 class hours 3 Credit(s)
    Prerequisite(s): Prerequisite or Co-requisite: THE 1020 or permission of instructor.
    This course presents the principles and techniques of acting with production of selected scenes.
  
  • TPP 2118 - Acting III-AA


    3 class hours 3 Credit(s)
    This course is a continuation of TPP 1110-1111 to include styles of acting and basic directing problems.
  
  • TSL 4140 - ESOL Methods, Curriculum and Assessment-BS


    3 Credit(s)
    Prerequisite(s): Admission into the Bachelor of Science in Education program or special permission from the Associate Dean of Baccalaureate Programs
    Required: 15 hours of field experience in a K-12 classroom setting
    This course will build on the teacher candidates’ knowledge of applied linguistics and cross-cultural communication and extend their understanding of the nature and role of language and culture in classrooms. This course will prepare teacher candidates to plan for, instruct, and assess English Language Learners (ELLS) in K-12 settings. The teacher candidates will examine research-based strategies for supporting English language development, as well as promoting comprehension and acquisition of grade level content. Curriculum development and assessment activities will be tied to content, language, and literacy goals for ELLs. This course requires fifteen (15) hours of field experience in a K-12 classroom setting.
  
  • TSL 4142 - ESOL Methods, Curriculum & Assessment-BS


    3 Credit(s)
    Prerequisite(s): Admission into the Bachelor of Science in Education program or special permission from the Associate Dean of Baccalaureate Programs
    Required: 15 hours of field experience in a K-12 classroom setting
    This course will build on the teacher candidates’ knowledge of applied linguistics and cross-cultural communication and extend their understanding of the nature and role of language and culture in classrooms. This course will prepare teacher candidates to plan for, instruct, and assess English Language Learners (ELLs) in K-12 settings. The teacher candidates will examine research-based strategies for supporting English language development, as well as promoting comprehension and acquisition of grade level content. Curriculum development and assessment activities will be tied to content, language, and literacy goals for ELLs. This course requires fifteen hours of field experience in a K-12 classroom setting.
  
  • TSL 4520 - Second Language Acquisition and Culture-BS


    3 Credit(s)
    Prerequisite(s): Admission into the Bachelor of Science in Education program or special permission from the Associate Dean of Baccalaureate Programs
    Required: 15 hours of field experience in a K-12 classroom setting
    This course is designed to prepare teacher candidates with the foundational knowledge of applied linguistics and cross-cultural communication so that they can effectively teach English Language Learners (ELLS) and culturally and linguistically diverse (CLD) students in K-12 settings. The course will provide teacher candidates with an overview of the history of U.S. language policy, legislation and The Florida Consent Decree. Teacher candidates will examine cultural and cross-cultural communication with regard to ELL students and stakeholders. Teacher candidates will also study language principles, the structure of the English language, the nature of first (L1) and second (L2) language acquisition, major L1 and L2 acquisition theories and effective strategies for promoting language development in K-12 settings. This course requires fifteen (15) hours of field experience in a K-12 classroom setting.
  
  • WOH 1012 - History of World Civilization to 1500-AA (I)


    3 class hours 3 Credit(s)
    This course is a compact survey of the evolution of civilization from early times to 1500. All major areas and countries are included. Europe, the Middle East, Asia, Africa, India, China, Japan, and North, Central and South America receive appropriate emphasis. The major focus will be on the political, economic, and social views of the world. This course is termed a writing intensive course and requires a minimum of 4,000 words of instructor-evaluated writing per student, including a minimum of three graded assignments over the duration of the course. If completed with a grade of “C” or better, this course serves to complete part of the writing intensive course requirements.
    (I) International or diversity focus
  
  • WOH 1023 - History of World Civilization 1500 to 1815-AA (I)


    3 class hours 3 Credit(s)
    This course is a survey of the history of the world from 1500 to 1815. Emphasis is placed on the political, economic, social, and intellectual aspects of world history during this period. Subjects include European exploration and colonization; the emergence of the nation-state; great modern revolutions; the Enlightenment; the French Revolution and the Napoleonic Era. This course is termed a writing intensive course and requires a minimum of 4,000 words of instructor-evaluated writing per student, including a minimum of three graded assignments over the duration of the course. If completed with a grade of “C” or better, this course serves to complete part of the writing intensive course requirements.
    (I) International or diversity focus
  
  • WOH 1030 - History of World Civilization 1815 to Present-AA (I)


    3 class hours 3 Credit(s)
    A survey course which includes modern revolutions; the Industrial Revolution; Imperialism; the Indian, Far Eastern, and African backgrounds and political developments; the rise of Latin America; two World Wars and their results; modern nationalism and the decline of colonialism. The political, economic, social, and intellectual views of the world are emphasized. This course is termed a writing intensive course and requires a minimum of 4,000 words of instructor-evaluated writing per student, including a minimum of three graded assignments over the duration of the course. If completed with a grade of “C” or better, this course serves to complete part of the writing intensive course requirements.
    (I) International or diversity focus
 

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