Mar 28, 2024  
2013-2014 Catalog 
    
2013-2014 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 
  
  • ACG 1001 - Financial Accounting I


    3 credit(s)
    Introduction to basic financial accounting principles and their application to current business practices for single proprietorships. Major emphasis is placed on the accounting cycle, current assets and liabilities, merchandising and inventory, non-current assets, and payroll.
  
  • ACG 2011 - Financial Accounting II


    3 credit(s)
    Prerequisite(s): ACG 1001
    This is a continuation of financial accounting principles for partnerships and corporations.  The major emphasis is placed on stockholders’ equity, long-term liabilities, subsidiaries, statement of cash flow, and the analysis of financial statements.
  
  • ACG 2071 - Managerial Accounting


    3 credit(s)
    Prerequisite(s): ACG 2011 with a grade of “D” or better
    Introduction to basic managerial accounting principles and their application to current business practices for all forms of business organizations.  Emphasis is placed on product costing, responsibility accounting and performance evaluation, budgeting, decision analysis, and just-in-time philosophy.
  
  • ACG 2100 - Intermediate Accounting I


    3 credit(s)
    Prerequisite(s): ACG 2011 with a grade of “C” or better
    This course reviews the accounting model, statement preparation, concepts, standards and principles underlying the measurement and reporting of financial position. The major instructional emphasis is placed on a systematic and in-depth study of the financial statements and underlying records with special attention given to the elements composing working capital, investments, and assets.
  
  • ACG 2110 - Intermediate Accounting II


    3 credit(s)
    Prerequisite(s): ACG 2100 with a grade of “C” or better
    As the second course of the series, this course continues an in-depth study of financial statements and underlying records. The elements that comprise the equity side of the balance sheet are emphasized with additional attention given to special problems in income determination and financial reporting. Major areas of instruction for this course include long-term investments, tangible fixed assets, acquisitions, utilization retirement, depreciation, depletion and restatement, intangible assets, deferred charges, insurance, special purpose funds, liabilities, accounting for bonds, pensions and leases, corporations, contributed capital at formation, and retained earnings.
  
  • ACG 2360 - Cost Accounting


    3 credit(s)
    Prerequisite(s): ACG 2071 with a grade of “D” or better
    This course provides a study of the relationship of cost accounting to the control and decision-making functions of management. Emphasis is placed on the review of accounting for costs followed by a detailed consideration of product costing for both job order and process cost systems. Major areas of instruction include the accumulation of cost data with detailed coverage of materials, labor and factory overhead, job order and process costing, budgeting, and standard costs.
  
  • ACG 2500 - Governmental and Not-For-Profit Accounting


    3 credit(s)
    Prerequisite(s): ACG 2011
    This course covers definitions and operations of the various funds used in Government and non-profit accounting: 1) fund accounting principles and concepts; 2) record keeping requirements; and 3) various tax reporting requirements and forms.
  
  • ACG 2930 - Special Topics/Capstone–Accounting


    1 credit(s)
    Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of ACG 1001, ACG 2011, ACG 2071, ACG 2500, CGS 1000, MAN 2021, MTB 1103, TAX 2000, SLS 1331, ECO 2013 and ECO2023;or permission of the Dean.
    THIS COURSE IS REQUIRED AND IS DESIGNED FOR STUDENTS PREPARING TO GRADUATE AND TRANSITION TO EMPLOYMENT AND/OR CONTINUING EDUCATION. This capstone course will provide the opportunity for students to demonstrate what they have learned in the AS accounting program and gauge their ability to apply it. Students will engage in active discussions on accounting and tax related topics and issues, particularly those that relate to current events. This course also requires the student to write a short paper on a contemporary accounting topic or issue. Additionally, the student will prepare a cover letter and resume specifically for an accounting related position that he or she finds posted locally, nationally, or internationally. Students not working in an accounting related field or who desire to improve their current positions will be encouraged to apply for the positions they find. Successful completion of the course requires demonstrating learning outcomes from core courses by passing the comprehensive examination at the end of the course.

     

  
  • ACG 3024 - Accounting for Non-Accounting Majors


    3 credit(s)
    Prerequisite(s): Prior to enrolling in any upper level course (course number beginning with a 3 or 4), students must complete the following courses with a grade of “C” or better: ENC 1101 English Composition I, ENC 1102 English Composition II, and three semester hours of college level mathematics; or permission from the appropriate academic dean.
    This course addresses the use of accounting information by non-financial managers. Emphasis is placed on the interpretation of accounting information and the language of financial accounting to effectively participate in activities such as planning, investment, control, and managerial decision making.
  
  • ACG 3074 - Managerial Accounting for Non-Accounting Majors


    3 credit(s)
    Prerequisite(s): Prior to enrolling in any upper level course (course number beginning with a 3 or 4), students must complete the following courses with a grade of “C” or better: ENC 1101 English Composition I, ENC 1102 English Composition II, and three semester hours of college level mathematics; or permission from the appropriate academic dean.
    This course addresses the use of managerial accounting information by non-accounting managers. Emphasis is placed on the language and use of internal accounting information in planning, organizing, controlling, and directing activities/functions of organizations.
  
  • ACG 3103 - Intermediate Accounting


    3 credit(s)
    Prerequisite(s): ACG 2011 with a grade of “C” or better
    Prior to enrolling in any upper level course (course number beginning with a 3 or 4), students must complete the following courses with a grade of “C” or better: ENC 1101 English Composition I, ENC 1102 English Composition II, and three semester hours of college level mathematics; or permission from the appropriate academic dean.

    This course studies the accounting model, concepts, standards, and principles underlying the measurement and reporting of financial position, along with financial statement preparation. The major instructional emphasis is placed on a systematic and in-depth study of the financial statements and underlying records with special attention given to the elements composing working capital, investments, and assets. This is the first course in a sequence of three courses: ACG 3103, ACG 3113, and ACG 4123*.

    * Pending Curriculum Committee approval of ACG 4123

  
  • ACG 3113 - Intermediate Accounting II


    3 credit(s)
    Prerequisite(s): ACG 3103 with a grade of “C” or higher
    Prior to enrolling in any upper level course (course number beginning with a 3 or 4), students must complete the following courses with a grade of “C” or better: ENC 1101 English Composition I, ENC 1102 English Composition II, and three semester hours of college level mathematics; or permission from the appropriate academic dean.

    As the second course of the series, this course continues an in-depth study of financial statements and underlying records. The elements that comprise the equity side of the balance sheet are emphasized with additional attention given to special problems in income determination and financial reporting. Major areas of instruction for this course include liabilities, accounting for bonds, pensions and leases, corporations, contributed capital at formation, and retained earnings. This is the second course in a sequence of three courses: ACG 3103, ACG 3113, and ACG 4123*.

    *Pending Curriculum Committee approval of ACG 4123

  
  • ACG 3341 - Cost Accounting


    3 credit(s)
    Prerequisite(s): ACG 2071 with a grade of “C” or higher
    Prior to enrolling in any upper level course (course number beginning with a 3 or 4), students must complete the following courses with a grade of “C” or better: ENC 1101 English Composition I, ENC 1102 English Composition II, and three semester hours of college level mathematics; or permission from the appropriate academic dean.

    This course provides a study of the relationship of cost accounting to the control and decision-making functions of management.  Emphasis is placed on the review of accounting for costs followed by a detailed consideration of product costing for both job order, process cost, and activity based costing systems.  Major areas of instruction include the accumulation of cost data with detailed coverage of materials, labor and factory overhead, job order and process costing, activity based costing, budgeting, and standard costs.
  
  • AMH 2010 - History of the United States to 1865


    3 credit(s)
    A survey of U.S. history from settlement through the Civil War. Emphasis will be on the development of American social, political, and economic institutions; problems of the new government; Jacksonian Democracy; territorial expansion and the coming of the Civil War.
  
  • AMH 2020 - History of the United States 1865 to Present


    3 credit(s)
    This course is a survey of U.S. history from Reconstruction to the present. Emphasis will be on the development of American social, political, and economic institutions through that time period.
  
  • AMH 2070 - Florida History (**)


    3 credit(s)
    This course presents Florida history from the age of discovery to the present.

    (**) Offered if sufficient demand

  
  • AMH 2091 - African-American History- (I)


    3 credit(s)
    This course is a survey of the Black American experience from its earliest roots in the high civilizations of Africa through present times. Special emphasis is given to the unique nature of that experience, the structural problems and potential of the Black community, and the study of the contributions and thought of outstanding African-American men and women.

    (I) International or diversity focus

  
  • AMH 2095 - American Indian History


    3 credit(s)
    This course studies the North American Indians in the course of the development of the United States. It introduces people, issues, and events, and covers the general American history periods from cultural and political aspects.
  
  • AMH 2931 - Women in U.S. History


    3 credit(s)
    This course studies the role of American women in the nation’s development. It introduces people, issues, and events, and covers the general American history periods from cultural and political aspects. The course focuses on women’s participation in national development, and the reactions to, and the results of women’s participation.
  
  • AML 2010 - Literature of the United States I, to 1860


    3 credit(s)
    Prerequisite(s): ENC 1101 with a grade of “C” or higher
    This course is a survey of the literature of the United States from Native American oral traditions to the Civil War. It centers on authors, texts, and the historical and cultural contexts of each period. Not writing intensive.
  
  • AML 2020 - Literature of the United States II, 1860 to Present


    3 credit(s)
    Prerequisite(s): ENC 1101 with a grade of “C” or higher
    This course is a survey of the literature of the United States from the Civil War to the present. It centers on authors, texts, and the historical and cultural contexts of each period. Not writing intensive.
  
  • ANT 1410 - Introduction to Cultural Anthropology- (I)


    3 credit(s)
    This course is a subfield of anthropology focusing on human culture and the basic concepts and methods of cultural anthropology. Cross-cultural comparisons are emphasized to give a total perspective to the explanation of human behavior. Social, economic and political organization, kinship, sex roles, personality, and ideology are also included.

    (I) International or diversity focus

  
  • ANT 1511 - Introduction to Physical Anthropology


    3 credit(s)
    An introduction to a subfield of anthropology focusing on the natural history of humankind with an emphasis on primates and humans, adaptation, anatomy, culture, evolution, genetics, and variation.
  
  • ANT 2534 - Race: Biology and Culture


    3 credit(s)
    Prerequisite(s): ENC 1101 with a grade of “C” or higher
    This course will be a study of the concept of race from the viewpoint of physical and cultural anthropology. “Biology and Culture” focuses on race and its effects in three main areas: historical, biological, and cultural. The concept of race is traced from its historical roots in the conquest era through its near-universal acceptance the last 200 years. The biology of human variation explains human differences and similarities, disclaiming race as an objective biological reality.
  
  • ARC 1211 - Introduction to Architecture


    3 credit(s)
    This course introduces the student to the fundamental concepts, processes, and skills required for architecture through a series of three-dimensional studies and representational exercises. The students learn to create and discuss architectural principles. While this course provides an exposure and appreciation to beginner design students, it also introduces the students to the skills required for the study of architecture. These skills include the ability to make physical their conceptual ideas and topics, and to make graphic, oral, and written representation of these design ideas. 
  
  • ARC 2910 - Undergraduate Research


    This course is intended to guide undergraduate students from all disciplines through the stages of writing a proposal for their research option project and subsequent thesis. Because the course will enroll students from different disciplines, they will also become acquainted with research topics, ways of framing arguments, and making points outside their fields of study, which will help them develop a more interdisciplinary perspective.
  
  • ARH 1000 - Art Appreciation


    3 credit(s)
    This introductory course in art history is designed for the non-art major for the purpose of giving an understanding to the world of visual arts. Emphasis is on the analysis of formal aspects such as composition, form, space, medium, and technique as well as the social, political, and economic contexts of artists and their art-making processes. Classes are visually intensive and include viewing art work in the Bob Rauschenberg Gallery (on Lee campus), slides, short videos, CD-ROMs, and DVDs.
  
  • ARH 1050 - History of Art I- (I)


    3 credit(s)
    A survey of the visual arts (painting, sculpture, architecture) from prehistoric times to the European Renaissance.

    (I) International or diversity focus

  
  • ARH 1051 - History of Art II- (I)


    3 credit(s)
    This course is a survey of the visual arts (painting, sculpture, architecture) from the early European Renaissance to the present.

    (I) International or diversity focus

  
  • ARH 1950 - Introduction to European Art and Architecture- (I)


    3 credit(s)
    Prerequisite(s): Approval of instructor; reservation for Edison Humanities Study Tour
    This class is a combination of classroom instruction with a guided tour of European art museums and galleries plus architectural sites. The students will be accompanied by the instructor on this tour, and seminars will be conducted in Europe. While the course is not a detailed survey of historical styles, it will provide the student with an introductory experience to the richness and diversity of European visual arts. A paper is required and a written examination will be given at the end of the tour.

    (I)  International or diversity focus

  
  • ARH 2010 - Art of the Western World-(I)


    3 credit(s)
    This course examines the greatest works of the Western visual tradition, highlighting issues of social context, form, and iconography.

     (I) International or diversity focus

  
  • ART 1201C - Basic Design


    4 credit(s)
    This studio course is a study of basic principles, materials and processes of two-dimensional design and its application to visual communication design. Through a series of interdisciplinary assignments, students develop a heightened awareness and sensitivity to the visual elements of design, increasing their confidence and creating two-dimensional images. Theoretical, practical, and visual aspects of the design process will be examined, and all assignments will stress both experimental and creative approaches to art and design.
  
  • ART 1203C - Three-Dimensional Design (Sculpture)


    4 credit(s)
    This course is an introduction to concepts, tools, and materials relative to sculptural form and expression.
  
  • ART 1300C - Drawing I


    4 credit(s)
    This course is a practical inquiry into the processes and potentialities of drawing through the investigation of elements, media, materials, and concepts.
  
  • ART 1301C - Drawing II


    4 credit(s)
    Prerequisite(s): ART 1300C or permission of the instructor
    This course is a continuation of the experiences encountered in Drawing I with more complex problems and options.
  
  • ART 1330C - Figure Drawing


    4 credit(s)
    Prerequisite(s): ART 1301C with a grade of “C” or higher, or permission from instructor
    The purpose of this course is to help students obtain the skill of drawing the human form, including anatomy, observation, and fundamental exercise in gesture, contour, outline, and tonal modeling. Emphasis is on rendering, mood, expressions, and skeletal and muscular structure.
  
  • ART 1949 - Art Internship I


    3 credit(s)
    Prerequisite(s): 6 credit hours of discipline specific coursework (courses in the 1000 or 2000 levels with prefixes of ARH, ART, or PGY), each completed with a grade of “C” or higher; 15 completed program hours (in AA General Education) or permission of Dean
    This course offers a cooperative program between Edison State College, students, and local employers. This course requires verified work hours and a written summary report at the end of the work experience.
  
  • ART 2012C - Media Exploration


    4 credit(s)
    Prerequisite(s): ART 1301C or ART 2501C– with a grade of “C” or higher, or permission from instructor
    This course is intended to develop students’ abilities to conceptualize and choose the appropriate materials that will most effectively communicate their ideas. In using a variety of traditional and non-traditional materials, students will develop their own aesthetic and a strong critical vocabulary. Students will primarily explore their voices through the use of avant-garde means: installations, performance, video, or any combination. A collaborative project is required.
  
  • ART 2205C - Color Theory


    4 credit(s)
    This class explores the basic principles of using color in the visual arts. Projects include familiarization with colors, color and value balance, color as expression, color as impression, color squares, color as construction, warm-cold colors, and the interaction of colors. The course also examines the science of color.
  
  • ART 2500C - Painting I


    4 credit(s)
    Prerequisite(s): ART 1201C and ART 1300C or permission of the instructor
    ART 2500C is a studio course in visual problem-solving through experience with materials and concepts common to easel painting.
  
  • ART 2501C - Painting II


    4 credit(s)
    Prerequisite(s): ART 2500C with a grade of “D” or higher, or permission of instructor
    This course is a continuation of Painting I with emphasis on individual experimentation.
  
  • ART 2527C - Abstract Painting


    4 credit(s)
    Prerequisite(s): ART 2500C and ART 2501C, with a grade of “C” or higher
    By focusing on studio projects and assignments that develop a non-objective approach to color, line and form, this course explores the historical sources of the abstract painting tradition, including both Modern and Postmodern variations through oil painting.
  
  • ART 2750C - Ceramics I


    4 credit(s)
    This is an introductory course that encompasses the basic ceramics process, instruction in clay mixing, forming (pinch, coil, slab, and wheel), decorating, glazing, kiln loading, and firing.
  
  • ART 2751C - Ceramics II


    4 credit(s)
    Prerequisite(s): ART 2750C with a grade of “C” or higher, or permission of the instructor
    This course is a continuing study in designing ceramic objects as well as in the making of clay, forming (pinch, coil, slab, and wheel), decorating, glazing, kiln loading, and firing, with an added emphasis on individual artistic expression.
  
  • ART 2949 - Art Internship II


    3 credit(s)
    Prerequisite(s): ART 1949 with a grade of “C” or higher
    This course offers a cooperative program between Edison State College, students, and local employers/volunteer organizations. This course requires verified work hours and a written summary report at the end of the work experience.
  
  • AST 2003C - Astronomy: The Solar System


    4 credit(s)
    Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of all Developmental courses and MAT 1033 or higher with a grade of “C” or better
    This course provides a survey of astronomy as a quantitative observational science. It is designed to provide an introduction to the night sky, astronomical tools and methods, the historical development of our understanding of the universe, and the solar system. AST 2003C and AST 2004C may be taken in any order.
  
  • AST 2004C - Astronomy: Stars, Galaxies, and Cosmology


    4 credit(s)
    Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of all Developmental courses and MAT 1033 or higher with a grade of “C” or better
    This course provides a survey of astronomy as a quantitative observational science. It is designed to provide an introduction to star formation, stellar properties, the lives and deaths of stars, galaxies and cosmology. AST 2003C and AST 2004C may be taken in any order.
  
  • BAN 1004 - Principles of Banking


    3 credit(s)
    This course presents the fundamentals of banking.
  
  • BCN 1040 - Intro to Sustainability in Construction


    3 credit(s)
    This course is an introduction to the topic sustainability and green construction. The purpose of this course is to give the student an overview of design and construction delivery systems for high performance green buildings.
  
  • BCN 1230C - Materials and Methods of Construction


    3 credit(s)
    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.
  
  • BCN 1272 - Blueprint Reading


    3 credit(s)
    This course is an introduction to the reading and interpretation of architectural working drawings. Topics include the history of recorded drawings; architectural and structural details; materials; structural, mechanical, and electrical systems; and related building code requirements. Emphasis is on residential plans.
  
  • BCN 2710 - Construction Procedures


    4 credit(s)
    This course presents practices and problems related to construction, such as building codes and regulations, construction materials, construction methods, elementary structural design, surveys, and real estate.
  
  • BCT 1760 - Building Codes


    2 credit(s)
    An introduction to the building codes and local zoning codes which are laws governing the construction of buildings. Other documents are discussed including: National Electric Code, Life Safety Code, and state building codes. In addition, testing agencies, accessibility, and governmental agencies which impact the construction industry will be discussed.
  
  • BCT 1773 - Building Construction Estimating, Scheduling and Cost Control


    4 credit(s)
    Prerequisite(s): BCN 1272
    This course introduces the student to techniques used to estimate the cost of structures, schedule labor and materials, and to analyze actual and estimated costs of construction to facilitate efficient management and administration.
  
  • BCT 2708 - Advanced Construction Project Management


    3 credit(s)
    Students will be expected to have a working knowledge of computers, Internet access, and a current e-mail 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.
  
  • BCT 2730 - Construction Management


    3 credit(s)
    This course will introduce basic legal skills and knowledge needed to run a light construction office. Emphasis is on business organization, the Florida Mechanics’ Lien Law, Workers’ Compensation, liability insurance, Florida Construction Licensing Laws, and State and Federal tax reporting requirements. Direct and indirect costs of a small business are identified and explored. The student will also study questions similar to those found on the Florida State Certification Exam.
  
  • BSC 1005 - Introduction to Biological Sciences


    3 credit(s)
    Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of all Developmental courses
    This is a biological science survey course. Topics included are chemistry for biological sciences, biology of the cell, heredity, evolution, phylogenic classification, and ecology. The course emphasizes major concepts, processes, and phylogenic relationships. It cannot be used to meet the AA science requirement since it has no accompanying laboratory.
  
  • BSC 1010 - Biological Science I


    3 credit(s)
    Prerequisite(s): Minimum score of {(SAT-R 440 quantitative and 440 verbal) or (ACT-E 19 math, 18 reading, and 17 English) or (PERT 113 math, 104 reading skills, and 99 writing skills) or an eligible combination of test scores} and {BSC 1005 or 1 credit of high school biology} with a “C” or better
    Corequisite(s): BSC 1010L
    This introduction to cell biology is designed to meet entrance requirements for upper division majors in biology, psychology, or other pre-professional programs. The course addresses and integrates concepts associated with the basic physical and chemical properties of living matter as they relate to the structure and function of the cell, cell reproduction, Mendelian and molecular genetics (DNA replication and gene expression), energy metabolism, metabolic control systems and cell-to-cell communication systems.
  
  • BSC 1010L - Biological Science I Laboratory


    1 credit(s)
    Prerequisite(s): Minimum score of {(SAT-R 440 quantitative and 440 verbal) or (ACT-E 19 math, 18 reading, and 17 English) or (PERT 113 math, 104 reading skills, and 99 writing skills) or an eligible combination of test scores} and {BSC 1005 or 1 credit of high school biology} with a “C” or better
    Corequisite(s): BSC 1010
    Recommended: CHM 2032 or higher
    This laboratory, which accompanies BSC 1010, emphasizes the development of scientific reasoning, formulation of problem statements, and development of investigational techniques and data collection skills used to evaluate scientific hypotheses. Hands-on exercises and instrumental techniques common to studies of cell biology are employed to study topics introduced in BSC 1010.
  
  • BSC 1011 - Biological Science II


    3 credit(s)
    Prerequisite(s): {BSC 1010 and BSC 1010L} with a grade of “C” or higher
    Corequisite(s): BSC 1011L
    This course builds on the cell biology presented in BSC 1010 and examines the mechanisms of genetic change in populations, the adaptation of living things to their environment, the concept of niche and the processes leading to biodiversity, population growth and regulation, energy flow and biogeochemical cycling in the biosphere, and interactions of creatures with the living and non-living components of their ecosystems.
  
  • BSC 1011L - Biological Science II Laboratory


    1 credit(s)
    Prerequisite(s): {BSC 1010 and BSC 1010L} with a grade of “C” or higher
    Corequisite(s): BSC 1011
    Hands-on exercises employing instrumental and field study techniques common to organism-level biological studies are introduced to examine topics in BSC 1011.  Laboratory exercises may include activities both on and off campus.
  
  • BSC 1050C - Environmental Biology: Our Global Environment


    3 credit(s)
    Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of all Developmental courses
    This class, designed for non-science majors, approaches topics in environmental science by studying the impact of humans. Contemporary ecological issues are explored in relation to problems of local, regional, national, and global concerns. The format of the class involves combined lecture, lab, and field trip activities including discussions of local problems, as well as national and global issues.
  
  • BSC 1051C - Environmental Biology: Southwest Florida Ecosystems


    3 credit(s)
    Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of all Developmental courses
    This class, designed for non-science majors, studies the natural processes, field study methods, and the identification of biotic and abiotic components of the major ecosystems of Southwest Florida. The format of the class involves combined lecture, lab, and field trip activities.
  
  • BSC 1084C - Anatomy and Physiology


    4 credit(s)
    Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of all Developmental courses
    This is a one semester combined lecture/lab course in human anatomy and physiology.  It includes principles and concepts of chemistry and biochemistry.  Concepts related to the cell and tissues are covered in conjunction with concepts related to the structure and function of the body systems.  Each system is presented in sufficient depth to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the human body. This course is an introduction to anatomy and physiology, chemistry, the cell, tissues, and the following systems: integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous, endocrine, cardiovascular, lymphatic, immune, respiratory, digestive, urinary, and reproductive. This course cannot be used as a substitute for any other anatomy and physiology course at Edison State College.
  
  • BSC 1093C - Anatomy and Physiology I


    4 credit(s)
    Prerequisite(s): Minimum grade of “C” in (BSC 1010 and BSC 1010L) or testing (CLEP test for Biology)
    This is an advanced combined lecture/lab course designed for students in the health-related and biological fields.  It covers introduction to anatomy and physiology, homeostasis, tissues, and the following body systems:  integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous, special senses, and endocrine. The course will expand upon previous biological concepts studied including: inorganic and organic chemistry, biochemistry, cell structure and function, and metabolism.
  
  • BSC 1094C - Anatomy and Physiology II


    4 credit(s)
    Prerequisite(s): Minimum grade of “C” in BSC 1093C
    This is a combined lecture/lab course format designed to be the sequel to BSC1093C.  This course examines how the body’s organ systems work together to maintain homeostasis.  The following topics are covered: cardiovascular system, lymphatic and immune systems, respiratory system, digestive system, nutrition, urinary system, fluids, electrolytes, and acid-base balance, reproduction, growth, and development.
  
  • BSC 2008C - The Biology of Behavior


    3 credit(s)
    Prerequisite(s): (Successful completion of all Developmental courses) and (BSC 1005 or high school biology) with a grade of “C” or better
    This course is an overview of the human position in relationship to other animals. It uses a brief introduction of Mendelian genetics as a foundation for covering the process of evolution, sexual vs. asexual reproduction, animal behavior, and human behavior and reproduction. Topics include examples of evolution on Earth today and the science behind our understanding of how organisms have evolved through geologic time.  The course culminates in how and why organisms survive and reproduce in their environment, followed by how humans fit many of the same patterns of behavior.
  
  • BSC 2910 - Undergraduate Research


    1-3 credit(s)
    This course is intended to guide undergraduate students from all disciplines through the stages of writing a proposal for their research option project and subsequent thesis. Because the course will enroll students from different disciplines, they will also become acquainted with research topics, ways of framing arguments, and making points outsides their fields of study, which will help them develop a more interdisciplinary perspective.
  
  • BUL 2241 - Business Law


    3 credit(s)
    This course is designed to develop the student’s understanding of the law as a social force which directs and guides both business and the consumer. Major emphasis will be law as it pertains to torts, governmental regulation, consumer protection, contracts, negotiable instruments, secured transactions, bankruptcy, employment law, and other related topics.
  
  • CCJ 1010 - Introduction to Criminology


    3 credit(s)
    In this course the student will be introduced to the theory of deviant behavior as it relates to criminal activity. Topics include theories of crime causation; statistical analysis of criminal behavior; past, present, and future social control initiatives; and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to explain and discuss various theories of crime causation and societal responses.
  
  • CCJ 1020 - Introduction to Criminal Justice


    3 credit(s)
    In this course, the components and processes of the criminal justice system will be presented. Topics include history, structure, functions, and philosophy of the criminal justice system and its relationship to life in our society. Upon completion, students will be able to define and describe major components of the system and how they interact and relate to each other.
  
  • CCJ 2930 - Selected Topics in Criminal Justice


    1-3 credit(s)
    This course is intended to explore a wide range of varying topics in criminal justice and to provide students with an increased understanding of the legal and ethical implications of the subject at hand. Topics to be offered will provide a broad range of specialized subject matter and will be selected in areas of current interest or in highly focused areas within the field of criminal justice. Topics may vary from one semester to another. Topics will be offered as one, two, or three credits and can be combined with other topics for up to three hours of elective credit.
  
  • CGS 1000 - Computer Literacy


    3 credit(s)
    This course is an introduction to basic computer concepts and computer technology. It is an up-to-date survey of information processing technology, computer hardware and software systems, and computer applications. This class will provide the background for students to make knowledgeable decisions about their future in the information technology world.
  
  • CGS 1100 - Computer Applications for Business


    3 credit(s)
    Prerequisite(s): CGS 1000 or CGS 1077 (CLEP credits)
    This course provides beginning level learning in the use of modern microcomputer applications used in the business world. The course is progressive through disk operating systems, word processing applications, electronic spreadsheets, database management systems, and presentation software. In addition, students receive a basic foundation in business software application.
  
  • CGS 2260 - Computer Hardware and Software Maintenance


    3 credit(s)
    Prerequisite(s): CGS 1000 or CGS 1077 (CLEP credit)
    This course is designed to provide the student with a basic understanding of computer hardware and software and the interrelationship between the two. Students have an opportunity to assemble different hardware components, such as hard drives and memory chips; install software, including applications software and system software; and troubleshoot hardware and software conflicts.
  
  • CGS 2511 - Advanced Spreadsheet Computing


    3 credit(s)
    Prerequisite(s): CGS 1000 or CGS 1077 (CLEP credits) or CGS 1100; or a passing score on the IC3 Key Applications Exam; or a qualifying score on the IC3 Fast Track Exam; or a computer related professional certification from the Florida Department of Education Statewide Articulation Agreements - Industry Certification.
    (http://www.fldoe.org/workforce/dwdframe/artic_indcert2aas.asp)

    This course provides the student with a detailed knowledge in the use of the most popular spreadsheet package for microcomputers. Students learn advanced programming techniques using macros, integration of interrelated spreadsheets, and advanced graphics techniques. Emphasis is placed on the student’s completion of class projects in areas such as accounting and finance utilizing the various features of spreadsheet programming.
  
  • CGS 2541 - Advanced Database Computing


    3 credit(s)
    Prerequisite(s): CGS 1100 or equivalent proficiency
    This course gives the student detailed knowledge in the use of the most popular database package for microcomputers. Students acquire skills commensurate with professional database usage in the business community. Subjects covered include the database environment controls, file expansion and merging, and advanced functions.
  
  • CHD 1120 - Infant/Toddler Development


    3 credit(s)
    Students in this course will explore the physical, cognitive, language, motor, and social-emotional development of children from birth through age two and the importance of nurturing adult-child relationships.
  
  • CHD 1134 - Management of Early Childhood Learning


    3 credit(s)
    This course focuses on optimal coordination of home and child-rearing practices and expectations at a childcare facility. Carrying out supplementary responsibilities related to children’s programs will be stressed. This course is designed primarily for those seeking a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or other childcare training.
  
  • CHD 1135 - Understanding Young Children


    3 credit(s)
    This course focuses on building positive self-concept and individual strengths in young children. This course is designed primarily for those persons seeking a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or other child care training.
  
  • CHD 1220 - Introduction to Child Development


    3 credit(s)
    Students in this course will examine theoretical perspectives of human growth and development from prenatal through age eight. Specific attention will be given to the influence of the family and the environment on the developing child.
  
  • CHD 1332 - Creative Experiences for the Young Child


    3 credit(s)
    Students in this course will participate in an in-depth study of the creative activities that support the growth of both typically developing and atypically developing young children in language arts, math, science, social studies, art, music, and movement.
  
  • CHD 2324 - Early Childhood Language Arts and Reading


    3 credit(s)
    Students in this course will study language and literacy development and the connections between listening, speaking, writing, and reading. The role of the adult in creating developmentally appropriate activities and environments for fostering emergent literacy will be explored.
  
  • CHM 2025 - Introduction to College Chemistry


    3 credit(s)
    Prerequisite(s): Prerequisites: Successful completion of all Developmental courses
    Corequisite(s): CHM 2025L
    This one-semester course is designed to prepare students planning to enter the CHM 2045/2046 sequence. Topics to be covered include matter, energy, measurements, problem solving techniques, the atom, the Periodic Table, chemical bonding, chemical formulas, chemical reactions, stoichiometry, gases, liquids, solutions, acids and bases, equilibrium, kinetics, and thermodynamics.
  
  • CHM 2025L - Introduction to College Chemistry Laboratory


    1 credit(s)
    Prerequisite(s): MAT 1033 Intermediate Algebra or higher math (with a grade of “C” or better); or placement testing with a score placing the student in a course higher than MAT 1033; completion of all college prep reading and English courses.
    Corequisite(s): CHM 2025
    This laboratory course begins by emphasizing the appropriate use of units and mathematical techniques important to chemistry, science, and health disciplines in general. An introduction to chemistry laboratory sampling and measurement techniques is included in the second half of the course. Stoichiometric calculations supplement work done in CHM 2025. Selected aspects of inorganic nomenclature are included.
  
  • CHM 2032 - General Chemistry for the Health Sciences


    3 credit(s)
    Prerequisite(s): MAT 1033 or higher with a minimum grade of “C” and successful completion of Developmental courses in reading and writing
    Corequisite(s): CHM 2032L
    This one-semester course is designed for those allied health students needing a chemistry prerequisite. Topics to be covered include matter, energy, measurements, the atom, the Periodic Table, chemical bonding, formulas, reactions, and stoichiometry. Gases, liquids, solutions, acids and bases will be covered. Nuclear chemistry including radiation types and effects and the basics of organic and biochemistry will also be covered.
  
  • CHM 2032L - General Chemistry for the Health Sciences Lab


    1 credit(s)
    Prerequisite(s): MAT 1033 or higher with a minimum grade of “C” and successful completion of Developmental courses in reading and writing
    Corequisite(s): CHM 2032
    This laboratory/recitation course for health science and nursing majors develops laboratory skills and problem solving skills for chemistry and scientific measurements. The laboratory experiments are meant to reinforce the topics covered in the lecture (CHM 2032).
  
  • CHM 2045 - General Chemistry I


    3 credit(s)
    Prerequisite(s): {CHM 2025 and CHM 2025L with a grade of “C” or better in each course} or {CHM 2032 and CHM 2032L with a grade of “C” or better in each course} or Chemistry Department Test
    Corequisite(s): CHM 2045L
    This course is the first half of a two-semester general chemistry sequence. It deals in depth with the topics of matter, chemical measurement, stoichiometry, atomic theory, bonding, molecular geometry, gases, liquids, solids, and properties of solutions.
  
  • CHM 2045L - General Chemistry I Laboratory


    1 credit(s)
    Prerequisite(s): {CHM 2025 and CHM 2025L with a grade of “C” or better in each course} or {CHM 2032 and CHM 2032L with a grade of “C” or better in each course} or Chemistry Department Test
    Corequisite(s): CHM 2045
    This general chemistry laboratory emphasizes safety, chemical measurement techniques, stoichiometry, molar mass determination, molecular structure, and spectrophotometric measurements.
  
  • CHM 2046 - General Chemistry II


    3 credit(s)
    Prerequisite(s): CHM 2045 and CHM 2045L with a grade of “C” or better in each course
    Corequisite(s): CHM 2046L
    This course is the second part of the two-semester general chemistry sequence. It covers thermodynamics, equilibrium, kinetics, oxidation-reduction, and electrochemistry.
  
  • CHM 2046L - General Chemistry II Laboratory


    1 credit(s)
    Prerequisite(s): CHM 2045 and CHM 2045L with a grade of “C” or better in each course
    Corequisite(s): CHM 2046
    This laboratory course emphasizes thermodynamics, kinetics, equilibrium, acid-base reactions, and electrochemistry through appropriate laboratory-based investigations. Data collection, analysis, and presentation techniques employing graphing calculators, computers, and spectrophotometers are important features of this laboratory.
  
  • CHM 2210 - Organic Chemistry I


    4 credit(s)
    Prerequisite(s): CHM 2045/2045L and CHM 2046/2046L with a grade of “C” or better in each course
    Corequisite(s): CHM 2210L
    This course is the first part of a two-semester sequence in organic chemistry designed for students entering professional fields that require this sequence, such as medicine, pharmacy, veterinary and dental programs, and other physical science areas. The course covers the study of hydrocarbon compounds and their halogen derivatives.  Topics include ways by which these compounds are synthesized, how they are used synthetically, how they are named, mechanisms by which they undergo change, and stereochemical considerations.
  
  • CHM 2210L - Organic Chemistry I Laboratory


    1 credit(s)
    Prerequisite(s): CHM 2045/2045L and CHM 2046/2046L with a grade of “C” or better in each course
    Corequisite(s): CHM 2210
    This lab course accompanies CHM 2210 and is the first part of a two-semester lab sequence in organic chemistry. It emphasizes microscale and macroscale laboratory techniques associated with synthesis, isolation, purification, and identification of organic compounds. Specific techniques include thin layer chromatography, spectral analysis, solvent extraction, isolation, identification, reflux condensation, recrystallization, filtration, and/or synthesis.
  
  • CHM 2211 - Organic Chemistry II


    4 credit(s)
    Prerequisite(s): CHM 2210 and CHM 2210L with a grade of “C” or better
    Corequisite(s): CHM 2211L
    This is the second part of the two-semester organic sequence. It focuses on the remaining thirteen organic functional groups; that is, those comprised not only of the elements carbon and hydrogen, but also oxygen and nitrogen. Topics covered include ways by which these groups are synthesized, how they are used synthetically, how they are named, and mechanisms by which they undergo chemical change.
  
  • CHM 2211L - Organic Chemistry II Laboratory


    1 credit(s)
    Prerequisite(s): CHM 2210 and CHM 2210L with a grade of “C” or better
    Corequisite(s): CHM 2211
    This lab course is the second part of a two-semester organic chemistry lab sequence. Students will synthesize both macro and micro-scale samples of the organic functional groups they are learning about in the lecture component of this course.
  
  • CIS 2321 - Data Systems and Management


    3 credit(s)
    Prerequisite(s): CGS 1100, CNT 1000, and COP 1000
    This course introduces the analysis, design, implementation, and control of data systems for management. Students study the system development life cycle in depth. The course includes topics on methods of information storage and retrieval, forms design and control, system testing, and security. Topics on cost/benefit analysis, design, and the development and implementation of new or replacement systems are discussed.
  
  • CJB 2801 - Instructor Techniques


    5 credit(s)
    This course is designed to provide the student with fundamental knowledge of the techniques of instruction and the role of the instructor in the specialized field of criminal justice. Subjects covered include the types of liability associated with instruction, ethics, and the control and documentation of classroom activities. In addition, the course addresses the design of programs of instruction, written objectives, test question development, and preparation of appropriate lesson plans. Instructional methods and techniques designed to increase learning in adult students are utilized in this course. Appropriate professional attire suited to the classroom is required.
  
  • CJC 1000 - Introduction to Corrections


    3 credit(s)
    This course is a comprehensive view of historical and philosophical treatment programs and developments in the field of juvenile and adult corrections. Emphasis is placed on understanding the offender in the correctional system, with an examination of the correctional client, the non-institutional correctional system, agencies, and recidivism.
  
  • CJE 1300 - Police Organization and Administration


    3 credit(s)
    This course examines the principles of organization and administration in law enforcement functions and activities, including planning and research, public relations, personnel and training, inspection and control, and policy formation.
  
  • CJE 1640 - Introduction to Crime Scene Technology


    3 credit(s)
    This course is a study of the basic scientific techniques used in criminal investigation with special emphasis on the role of the evidence technician in solving crimes. While the more comprehensive facilities of a criminal laboratory are explored, major attention will be focused on the more limited portable devices available to a small enforcement unit. Pertinent criminal law and Supreme Court interpretations are covered as background materials for the consideration of types of physical evidence.
 

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