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2013-2014 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Course Descriptions
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GEB 3949 - Business Internship II
3 credit(s)
Prerequisite(s): GEB 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.
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GEB 4375 - Foundations of International Business
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 will provide a basic, integrated understanding of the complexity of the international business environment and the challenges it poses for businesses which are engaged in cross border activities. The course introduces concepts and processes of global trade and foreign direct investment, international monetary system, regional economic integration, and foreign exchange markets. In a global economy, it is especially important to study differences between countries and understand how these differences are linked to the various strategic choices businesses adopt in order to compete internationally. Therefore, this course puts a special emphasis on national differences.
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GIS 1040 - Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
3 credit(s)
Prerequisite(s): ETD 1320 or CGS 1100
This course is an introduction to the use of GIS and the commands necessary to integrate databases with mapping applications. ArcView-GIS software will be used.
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GIS 1045 - Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Customization
3 credit(s)
Prerequisite(s): ETD 1320 or CGS 1100
ArcView-GIS Software is used to study commands and procedures used in mapping and developing charts and tables. Avenue, ArcView’s object-oriented programming language, is used to customize the ArcView graphical user interface. The basics of developing customized extensions are also covered. It is not necessary to have taken GIS 1040 first.
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GLY 1010C - Physical Geology
4 credit(s)
Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of all Developmental courses
This course is an introduction to the study of the materials, structures and features of the Earth and the processes that produced them. Topics addressed include classification of rocks, their origin, seismicity and plate tectonics in the Earth, glaciation, mountain building (orogeny), hydrology, weathering/erosion and geologic time. For both science and non-science majors. GLY 1010C and GLY 1100C may be taken in any order.
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GLY 1100C - Historical Geology
4 credit(s)
Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of all Developmental courses
This course is a study of the Earth’s history through the study of rock layers, the interpretation of fossils, environmental conditions in which fossils existed, and the dynamic interactions which brought about changes in Earth’s structure. The interpretation of the historical record and the evolutionary changes occurring among certain marine life and land flora and fauna is discussed. For both science and non-science majors. GLY 1100C and GLY 1010C may be taken in any order.
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HFT 1000 - Introduction to Hospitality Management
3 credit(s)
This course traces the growth and development of the hospitality industry. Emphasis on operational units of a hospitality organization such as food and beverage, personnel, accounting, and sales. Various hospitality organizations will be discussed with regard to career opportunities, including hotels/motels, restaurants, clubs, travel agencies, cruise ships, institutional services, and recreational parks. Current and new management concepts and practices are presented.
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HFT 1050 - Tourism and the Hospitality Industry
3 credit(s)
This course takes a cross-disciplinary approach to examining tourism. The social science perspective provides students with the kind of practical knowledge that can be effectively applied to the hospitality industry.
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HFT 1949 - Hospitality Management Internship I
3 credit(s)
Prerequisite(s): 6 credit hours of discipline specific coursework (courses in the 1000 or 2000 levels with prefixes HFT, ACG, BAN, BUL, FIN, GEB, MAN, MAR, MKA, MNA, MTB, REE, RMI, SBM, SLS, TAX), each completed with a grade of “C” or higher; 15 completed program hours (in either AS Accounting Technology or AS Business Administration and Management) 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.
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HFT 2410 - Front Office Procedures
3 credit(s)
This course traces the flow of activities and functions performed in today’s lodging operations with a comparison of manual, machine assisted, and computer based methods for each front office function.
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HFT 2501 - Hospitality Sales Promotion
3 credit(s)
This course presents a practical understanding of the operating statement and precisely where, how, and why the sales effort fits into the total earnings and profit picture of a hospitality operation. Emphasis is on producing business at a profit.
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HFT 2600 - Hospitality Law
3 credit(s)
This course provides an awareness of the rights and responsibilities that the law grants to or imposes upon employees of the hospitality industry, and illustrates the possible consequences of failure to satisfy legal obligations.
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HFT 2949 - Hospitality Management Internship II
3 credit(s)
Prerequisite(s): HFT 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.
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HIM 1000 - Introduction to Health Information Management - AS
3 credit(s)
Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into the Health Information Technology Program
This course provides an introduction to the profession, functions and management of health information. Topics covered will include healthcare delivery systems, the HIM profession, healthcare delivery settings, content and format of the patient record, numbering and filing systems, record storage and circulation, indexes, registers, health data collection, electronic health records, legal issues, coding and reimbursement.
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HIM 1140 - Essentials of Pharmacology - AS
2 credit(s)
Prerequisite(s): HSC 1531, BSC 1084C, and HIM 1430–all with a grade of “C” or higher
This course will provide the student with a basic understanding of pharmacology. Information regarding drug classification, names, routes of administration, effects and references, and interpretation of the prescription will be studied.
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HIM 1211 - Electronic Health Records - AS
3 credit(s)
Prerequisite(s): ENC 1101 with a grade of “C” or higher
This course is designed to provide the HIM student with the foundational knowledge of how an electronic health record (EHR) is used in the ambulatory care setting. Direct hands-on experience using an educational version of an EHR will be provided.
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HIM 1430 - Principles of Disease - AS
2 credit(s)
Prerequisite(s): HSC 1531 with a grade of “C” or higher
This course introduces the student to important concepts related to human diseases. The most common diseases and disorders of each body system are presented along with a review of the anatomy and physiology pertinent to the content. Additionally, the effects of aging on the system and the relationship of aging to disease are presented.
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HIM 1802 - Professional Practice Experience I - AS
2 credit(s)
Prerequisite(s): HIM 1000 with a grade of “C” or higher, and permission of the HIT Program Coordinator
Entry-level directed practice designed to provide the student with a strong foundation in the technical aspects of HIM operations and processes. Activities will include review of patient registration, discharge record processing, data collection, record retrieval, release of information, data storage, and other departmental process functions.
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HIM 2012 - Healthcare Law - AS
3 credit(s)
In-depth study of federal and state laws governing the preparation and use of protected health information. Topics include the United States legal system, the definition of the legal health record and its maintenance, content, use, access, disclosure, reporting and disposition.
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HIM 2210 - Healthcare Information Systems - AS
3 credit(s)
Prerequisite(s): HIM 1000, HIM 1211, and CGS 1100–all with a grade of “C” or higher
This course will explore the various information systems currently in use in the healthcare environment. An emphasis will be placed upon the selection, implementation, use and management of information systems in healthcare.
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HIM 2214 - Healthcare Statistics - AS
3 credit(s)
Prerequisite(s): HIM 1000, MAC 1105, and CGS 1100–all with a grade of “C” or higher
Presentation of basic health care statistics to provide the student with an understanding of the terms, definitions, formulas and software used in computing and presenting health care statistics.
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HIM 2222 - Basic ICD-9-CM Coding - AS
4 credit(s)
Prerequisite(s): Prerequisites: HSC 1531, BSC 1084C, and HIM 1430-all with a grade of “C” or higher, or permission of Health Information Technology Program Director
This course provides a foundation using ICD-9-CM coding conventions, rules, methodology and sequencing, data sets, documentation requirements, coding resources and ethics.
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HIM 2253 - Basic CPT-4 Coding - AS
4 credit(s)
Prerequisite(s): HSC 1531 and (BSC 1084C or (BSC 1093C and BSC 1094C)), all with a grade of “C” or higher
This course provides a foundation on the principles of using CPT-4 coding conventions, rules, methodology and sequencing, documentation requirements, coding resources and ethics.
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HIM 2283 - Advanced Coding and Reimbursement - AS
2 credit(s)
Prerequisite(s): HIM 1000, HIM 2222, HIM 2253, and HIM 1140–all with a grade of “C” or higher
This course is designed to provide the student with instruction in the application of guidelines related to the abstracting, billing, reimbursement and data quality management principles of medical coding across all care settings.
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HIM 2510 - Quality Management in Healthcare - AS
2 credit(s)
Prerequisite(s): HIM 1000 and MAC 1105, both with a grade of “C” or higher
This course is designed to provide the student with instruction in the foundations of quality improvement, risk management, patient safety, resource management, and evaluating individual competence in healthcare settings. Emphasis will be upon the measurement, assessment, and improvement processes and methods utilized in a continuous quality improvement program.
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HIM 2512 - Office Management and Supervision in Healthcare
3 credit(s)
Prerequisite(s): ENC 1101 and CGS 1100, both with a grade of “C” or better
This course is designed to acquaint the student with the concepts, principles, and functions of management and supervision of personnel in the health information management and medical office environment.
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HIM 2724 - Basic ICD-10 Coding – AS
2 credit(s)
Prerequisite(s): HSC 1531, BSC 1084C, HIM 1430–all with a grade of “C” or higher
This course provides a foundation using ICD-10-CM/PCS coding conventions, rules, methodology and sequencing, data sets, documentation requirements, coding resources and ethics.
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HIM 2813 - Professional Practice Experience II - AS
2 credit(s)
Prerequisite(s): HIM 1000, HIM 2222, HIM 2253, HIM 1140–all with a grade of “C” or higher–and permission of the HIT Program Director
Corequisite(s): HIM 2283
Directed practice designed to provide the student with a strong foundation in medical coding and revenue management. Activities will include inpatient, ambulatory surgery, emergency room and physician office coding and billing.
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HIM 2940 - Professional Practice Experience III - AS
2 credit(s)
Prerequisite(s): HIM 2214, HIM 2012, HIM 1802, HIM 2813, HIM 2283–all with a grade of “C” or higher–and permission of the Health Information Technology Program Director
Corequisite(s): HIM 2210, HIM 2510, MAN 2021
Directed practice designed to provide the student with an experience in the managerial functions of a health information department. Activities will include review of organizational structure, employee orientation, job descriptions, flow of information, policies and procedures, privacy and security, information systems, data management, quality improvement, and supervision.
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HSA 1100 - Orientation to Healthcare - AS
3 credit(s)
This course will present an overview of the United States’ health care system. Topics will include the structure of the current health care system, the payment process from both the private and government perspective, types of health care providers, the various delivery systems, medical technology, pharmaceuticals, research and disease prevention.
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HSA 3113 - Contemporary Issues in Health Care
3 credit(s)
Prerequisite(s): Admission into the BAS Cardiopulmonary Sciences Program
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 will explore current trends and policies that pertain to the practice and management of Respiratory Care and Cardiovascular Technology in the modern world.
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HSA 3383 - Fundamentals of Quality Management in Health Care
3 credit(s)
Prerequisite(s): STA 2023 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.
The purpose of this course is to introduce the student to the processes of, and tools used in, Quality Management, to apply these techniques to the health care profession. It is also intended to use statistical methods and analysis to diagnose problems within the present health care system and recommend appropriate corrective actions.
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HSA 3430 - Health Care Economics
3 credit(s)
Prerequisite(s): Admission into the BAS Cardiopulmonary Sciences Program
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 an application of economic principles to analyze how various economic systems and incentives affect patient, providers, and policy maker behavior in the delivery of modern health care.
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HSA 4184 - Leadership and Management in Healthcare
3 credit(s)
Prerequisite(s): Admission into the BAS Cardiopulmonary Sciences Program
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.
The course provides both a general description and analysis of the management practices for the various health care organizations including but not limited to hospitals, long term care facilities, diagnostic centers, and private physician practices.
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HSC 1100 - Living with Health
3 credit(s)
This course provides a general outline on personal health. Information enabling intelligent health decisions will be presented as they relate to the personal responsibility and decision making to the physical, mental, and social health of self, family, and community.
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HSC 1421 - Health, Safety, and Nutrition for the Young Child
3 credit(s)
In this course students will learn the most current recommendations of health professionals for keeping young children healthy, safe and well nourished. Methods in which adults can help children develop healthy attitudes and practices will be explored.
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HSC 1531 - Medical Terminology
3 credit(s)
Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of all Developmental courses
This course is designed to provide a basis for understanding, utilizing, and pronouncing the vocabulary used by health care professionals. The language of medicine becomes understandable through the study of word roots, combining forms, prefixes and suffixes. Major disease processes and pathological conditions of specific body systems will be discussed, along with diagnostic and surgical terms. This course has no accompanying laboratory and therefore cannot be used to meet the science requirement at Edison State College.
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HSC 3201 - Community Health
3 credit(s)
Prerequisite(s): Admission into the BAS Cardiopulmonary Sciences Program
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.
The course examines the causes and management of human disease in urban and rural settings. Community-acquired diseases and resistant microorganisms are a focal area of study.
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HSC 4159 - Advanced Medical Pharmacology
3 credit(s)
Prerequisite(s): Admission into the BAS Cardiopulmonary Sciences Program
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 builds on the foundation of pharmacologic practice for RC and CVT professionals for safe, effective administration of therapeutic drugs via the oral, aerosol, and parenteral routes. An emphasis is placed on agents with specific application to cardiopulmonary systems as well as analgesic, sedation, and anesthetic agents for critical and emergency care.
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HSC 4555 - Pathophysiologic Mechanisms
3 credit(s)
Prerequisite(s): Admission into the BAS Cardiopulmonary Sciences Program
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.
The advanced diagnostic process is emphasized in this course with focus upon the causes of Cardio Pulmonary disease and injuries that impact the CP System structure and function. Disease etiology and pathogenesis of pulmonary disease, as well as potential therapeutic actions, are developed with critical thinking in response to the diagnostic process; treatment choices are also emphasized.
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HSC 4652 - Health Care Ethics
3 credit(s)
Prerequisite(s): Admission into the BAS Cardiopulmonary Sciences Program
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.
The ethical, sociological, and medical-legal aspects of patient care are explored through discussion and situation analysis in this course with an emphasis on Cardiac and Pulmonary care issues.
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HUM 1949 - Humanities Internship I
3 credit(s)
Prerequisite(s): 6 credit hours of discipline specific coursework (courses in the 1000 or 2000 levels with prefixes for English, Literature, Art, Photography, Humanities, Music, Philosophy, Religion, Theater, or Library), each completed with a grade of “C” or higher; and 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.
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HUM 2020 - Humanities Forum
3 credit(s)
Prerequisite(s): Testing into ENC 1101; or completion of ENC 0025 and REA 0017 with a “C” or higher (and/or completion of former course numbers ENC 9020 or ENC 9021 with a “C” or higher and former course number REA 9003 with a “C” or higher); or EAP 1620 and EAP 1640 with a “C” or higher; or an eligible testing/course completion combination.
Required: Writing intensive–a minimum of 4,000 words of instructor-evaluated writing per student
This course provides an introduction to the discipline of Humanities by focusing on special areas of study within the field. Through the examination of particular historical periods, media, or themes, the course will examine the relationship between different types of cultural production (such as art, literature, drama, architecture, music, film, television, etc.) and society, politics, history and/or values. If completed with a grade of “C” or better, this course serves to complete part of the writing intensive course requirements.
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HUM 2949 - Humanities Internship II
3 credit(s)
Prerequisite(s): HUM 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.
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HUN 1201 - Nutrition
3 credit(s)
Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of all Developmental courses
This is an introductory course to the scientific principles of nutrition, covering the role of specific nutrients, their digestion, absorption, and metabolism, sources of the nutrients and requirements of the various age groups. This course cannot be used to meet the AA Science requirement since it has no accompanying laboratory.
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HUS 1001 - Introduction to Human Services
3 credit(s)
This course explores the field of human services, including health, mental health, public administration, education, social welfare, recreation, criminal justice, youth services, and rehabilitation. Emphasis is placed on the variety of expectations and perceptions of consumers of human services. Basic helping and communication skills will be developed by the students.
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HUS 1013 - Self Esteem in Human Services
3 credit(s)
Prerequisite(s): HUS 1001 with a grade of “C” or higher
This course is to assist students in integrating self-esteem principles and methods into human services practice. Students will learn and apply techniques for enhancing self-esteem and then integrate them into human services practice. The student will learn skills for assessing and improving their own self-concepts and also incorporate these skills into their work in the human services field.
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HUS 1111 - Introduction to Intra/Inter Personal Processes
3 credit(s)
Prerequisite(s): HUS 1001 with a grade of “C” or higher
An introductory course offering experience in which specific skills needed for effective human service workers are examined and practiced. The focus is on the dynamics of intra- and inter-personal processes.
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HUS 1320 - Theories and Foundations of Crisis Intervention
2 credit(s)
Prerequisite(s): HUS 1001 and HUS 1111, both with a grade of “C” or higher
This course will provide a comprehensive overview of the history of crisis intervention and crisis theory. In addition, it will also present a comprehensive model of crisis intervention and will include developing listening and understanding skills, as well as assessment approaches and interventions.
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HUS 1400 - Alcoholism and Other Drug Abuse
3 credit(s)
An introductory course that takes an analytical approach to identification, intervention, prevention, treatment and rehabilitation programming. Appropriate legislation and regulations governing rights of clients are examined. The community resources available for dealing with alcoholics and other drug abusers are identified, along with appropriate methods for the utilization of these resources.
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HUS 2200 - Dynamics of Groups and Group Counseling
3 credit(s)
Prerequisite(s): HUS 1001 and HUS 1111, both with a grade of “C” or higher
This course provides students with techniques and rationale for groups and group counseling within the realm of: 1) the community and its human service networks; 2) group processes; and 3) group dynamics, including cohesion, conflict problem-solving and communication systems.
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HUS 2302 - Basic Counseling Skills
3 credit(s)
Prerequisite(s): HUS 1001 and HUS 1111, both with a grade of “C” or higher
In this course, students will learn interviewing, data gathering, observing, diagnostic assessment, treatment planning, and intervention in dealing with the population who are dealing with addictions. Case management and personal ethics will be included. This course will include dealing with clients of all ages and ethnicities. The human services professional works using a team approach to providing care. The role and interactions in the team will also be studied.
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HUS 2315 - Studies in Behavioral Modification
3 credit(s)
Prerequisite(s): ENC 1101, STA 2023 or MGF 1106, PSY 2012–all with a grade of “C” or higher
This course is the study of the use of basic behavior modification techniques in human services. Emphasis is on the application of operant conditioning techniques for adults and children.
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HUS 2404 - Working With Alcoholics and Other Drug Abusers
3 credit(s)
This course provides both theoretical information and practical application of counseling techniques which have been effective in working with alcoholics and other drug abusing clients. Through role playing, readings, structured class exercises, class discussions and lectures, students become familiar with a variety of counseling theories, techniques and modalities.
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HUS 2406 - Pharmacology in Drug Abuse
3 credit(s)
Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into the Human Services Program
In this course, different types of drugs are studied as to the pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of the drugs. The broad spectrum of drug problems in the country, as well as abuse treatment and prevention, are studied. Students will explore their own attitudes toward drugs, drug abuse, and substance abuse.
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HUS 2411 - Introduction to Chemical Dependencies
3 credit(s)
Prerequisite(s): PSY 2012 and HUS 2842L, both with a grade of “C” or higher, and acceptance into the Human Services Program
Course includes: basic overview of the disease of addiction/chemical dependency, historical perspective of addiction and disorders, DSM-IV criteria necessary to diagnose addiction/dependence and abuse, introductory knowledge on the permanent brain chemistry.
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HUS 2428 - Treatment and Resources in Substance Abuse
3 credit(s)
Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into the Human Services Program
The student in this course will study the symptoms of drug abuse, the usual progression of substance abuse, the effect of substance abuse on specific groups, intervention opportunities, and phases of recovery. Denial and other resistant behaviors are studied along with addiction prevention strategies.
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HUS 2500 - Issues and Ethics in Human Services
3 credit(s)
Prerequisite(s): HUS 1001, HUS 1111, HUS 1013–all with a minimum grade of “C”
This course continues the human services emphasis on professional practice and responsibilities. The legal and ethical framework of the Human Services profession will be discussed. Procedures for accurately using client data, understanding the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA), informed consent, confidentiality, the Patient Bill of Rights and integration of the Human Services Code of Ethics from the National Organization for Human Services Standards will be reviewed. It adds to the student’s knowledge and practice of legal and ethical problems and professional codes of ethics in human service fields. In addition, topics explored include sources of burnout and helper self-care; reporting illegal or unethical practices; recognizing and reporting abuse; current political and social issues; effective personal and professional skills.
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HUS 2540 - Building Stronger Families and Communities
3 credit(s)
This course provides an understanding of the essential role that human service professionals play in facilitating healthy families and communities, including the effects of poverty, inequality, unemployment, child abuse, substance abuse, and domestic violence. The course provides strategies for empowering families to apply effective parenting skills; develop healthy lifestyles; promote self-esteem and self-worth; assume responsibility; use problem-solving skills; resolve conflicts; identify alternatives; and make healthy choices.
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HUS 2551 - Evaluation of the Treatment Environment
3 credit(s)
Prerequisite(s): HUS 2842L and PSY 2012, both with a grade of “C” or higher, and acceptance into the Human Services Program
This course is designed to give students an in-depth understanding of forces that impact minority and other disenfranchised families in America. Emphasis will be given to historical trends, social stratification, and current status. Additionally, the effects of perceptions and misconceptions on minority and other disenfranchised families will be considered. The primary purpose of this course is to prepare professionals to work effectively with individuals who are ethnically, culturally, and racially different.
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HUS 2842L - Counseling Residency I
3 credit(s)
Prerequisite(s): PSY 2012 with a grade of “C” or higher, and acceptance into the Human Services Program
This course is designed to provide students with major-related, supervised, evaluated practical training work experiences. Students are graded on the basis of documented learning acquired through hands-on experiences in an actual work setting. The student must fulfill the requirement of 45 on-the-job hours for each credit earned in addition to written assignments.
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HUS 2843L - Counseling Residency II
3 credit(s)
Prerequisite(s): HUS 2842L and PSY 2012, both with a grade of “C” or higher, and acceptance into the Human Services Program
This course is designed to provide students with major-related, supervised, evaluated practical training work experiences. Students are graded on the basis of documented learning acquired through hands-on experiences in an actual work setting. The student must fulfill the requirement of 45 on-the-job hours for each credit earned in addition to written assignments. This course will provide advanced counseling experiences compared to HUS 2842L.
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HUS 2905 - Directed Individual Study
2 credit(s)
Prerequisite(s): HUS 1001, HUS 1111, HUS 1013, HUS 1400, HUS 1320, HUS 2315, HUS 2302, HUS 2200–all with a minimum grade of “C”
This course continues the human services emphasis on professional practice and responsibilities. An integration of all of the previously experienced Human Services coursework will culminate in this seminar/directed independent study experience. Under the supervision of a Human Services professional, students will have the opportunity for consultation and coaching. The course will be uniquely designed for each student based on an interview of their personal and professional goals and will serve to prepare students to enter the profession of Human Services.
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IDS 2110 - Special Topics: Ethnomathematics
1 credit(s)
Prerequisite(s): Minimum of 45 college level credit hours
This course is an interdisciplinary course that allows students to synthesize key components of their general education experiences while focusing on a specific theme. This particular course focuses on the topic of ethnomathematics and will begin with a discussion of how mathematics is or was used in daily life within the context of various cultures. The latter part of the course will consist of individual student presentations on a topic of their choice related to ethnomathematics. Presentations and/or work leading up to the presentations must include evidence of mastery of all five of the general education learning outcomes.
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IDS 3355 - Problem Solving through Critical Thinking
4 credit(s)
Prerequisite(s): CGS 1100 or equivalent competency
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 students with the opportunities for analysis, synthesis, prescription, and application of critical thinking and decision making in solving organizational problems through group activities and the use of computing devices. A major focus of the course will be on logical reasoning and mathematical strategies for problem solving.
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INP 2390 - Human Relations in Business and Industry
3 credit(s)
This course focuses on the study and analysis of personal and personnel relationships in occupations. It covers the techniques and dynamics underlying harmonious relationships in work organizations and the importance of the working environment as it affects human services and productivity.
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ISC 1001C - Foundations of Interdisciplinary Science I
3 credit(s)
Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of all Developmental courses
Foundations of Interdisciplinary Science is designed to provide a broad foundation in science for non-science majors. The two-course sequence emphasizes scientific and laboratory activities in a hands-on learning environment. ISC 1001C addresses the scientific method, geologic processes and the structure of the Earth, the solar system and star formation, electricity and magnetism and wave energy. The relationships of science to other fields of knowledge and to society are emphasized. This course is recommended as a general education course for non-science majors.
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ISC 1002C - Foundations of Interdisciplinary Science II
3 credit(s)
Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of all Developmental courses
Foundations of Interdisciplinary Science is designed to provide a broad foundation in science for non-science majors. The two-course sequence emphasizes scientific and laboratory activities in a hands-on learning environment. ISC 1002C covers the topics of energy, nuclear reactions and nuclear energy, chemistry and environmental biology. The relationships of science to other fields of knowledge and to society are emphasized. This course is recommended as a general education course for non-science majors.
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ISC 3120 - Scientific Process (FGCU course)
3 credit(s)
Prerequisite(s): OCE 3008C with a minimum grade of “C” or BSC 1051C with a minimum grade of “C” or PCB 3063C with a minimum grade of “C” or PCB 3023C with a minimum grade of “C” or (CHM 2211C with a minimum grade of “C” or (CHM 2211 with a minimum grade of “C” and CHM 2211L with a minimum grade of “C”)) and (STA 2023 with a minimum grade of “C” or STA 2037 with a minimum grade of “C”)
Introduction to the philosophy, methodology, and ethics of scientific practice via classroom discussion and literature review. Focus on philosophical and practical differences between physical and historical science; hypothesis generation and testing; experimental design; construction of a research proposal; composition of a scientific paper; oral presentation; and critical review.
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ISM 3004 - Information Resources Management for Business
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 provides coverage of information management principles in business including information systems concepts, integration of information technology in a business environment and information technology infrastructure. The importance of end-user computing is stressed and tools used to achieve this are explored. This course will focus on case studies, projects and group interaction to assist students in learning how technology can best be utilized in a business environment. As part of this process, computer hardware, software, networking, security and the ethical use of information resources are covered.
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ISM 3113 - Systems Analysis and Design
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 introduces the analysis, design, implementation and operation of information systems. The course contrasts different approaches to analyzing information systems’ needs and the steps required to design and implement the system. User interface design, databases, reporting and interaction with internal, external and legacy systems are analyzed. Topics on cost/benefit analysis, outsourcing, security, training, case tools and life cycle of new or replacement systems are covered.
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ISM 4153 - Enterprise Information Systems
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 provides coverage of information management principles in business including information systems concepts, integration of information technology in a business environment and information technology infrastructure. The importance of end-user computing is stressed and tools used to achieve this are explored. This course will focus on case studies, projects and group interaction to assist students in learning how technology can best be utilized in a business environment. As part of this process, computer hardware, software, networking, security and the ethical use of information resources are covered.
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ISM 4220 - Distributed Information Systems
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 introduces the analysis, design, implementation and operation of telecommunications and distributed information systems. Students learn the fundamentals of data communications, network architectures, network hardware, communication protocols, Internet based applications, network management, network security and network access methods as they apply to business information systems.
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JOU 1949 - Journalism Internship I
3 credit(s)
Prerequisite(s): 6 credit hours of discipline specific coursework (course in the 1000 or 2000 levels with prefixes JOU, MMC, or SPC), 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.
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JOU 2949 - Journalism Internship II
3 credit(s)
Prerequisite(s): JOU 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.
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LAE 3324C - Middle Grades Practicum I: Composition
4 credit(s)
Prerequisite(s): Admission into the Bachelor of Science in Education program or special permission from the Dean of the School of Education; and 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.
Required: This course requires 35 hours of practicum in a 5-9 classroom setting over a minimum of eight weeks.
This course is designed to prepare teacher candidates to teach composition in grades 5-9. Teacher candidates will survey various composition styles and rhetorical methods. Writing workshop methodology will be applied to standards-based language arts instruction. Research and methods on dialect diversity, development of semantics and the teaching of Standard English grammar will be considered as lessons are created. This course requires thirty-five hours of practicum in a 5-9 classroom setting.
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LAE 3326C - Middle Grades Practicum II: Literature
4 credit(s)
Prerequisite(s): Admission into the Bachelor of Science in Education program or special permission from the Dean of the School Education. EDG 4004, EDG 3410, and EDM 3230–all 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.
Requirement: This course requires 35 hours of practicum in a 5-9 classroom setting over a minimum of eight weeks.
This course is designed to prepare teacher candidates to teach literature in grades 5-9. Teacher candidates will use standard-based instruction to design lessons with literature as a centerpiece for developing the five strands of the language arts. Reader Response theory, Socratic seminars, and Reading workshop methodology will be explored. This course requires thirty-five hours of practicum in a middle grades (5-9) classroom setting.
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LAE 3332 - Applied Linguistics for Teachers
3 credit(s)
Prerequisite(s): Admission into the Bachelor of Science in Education program or special permission from the Dean of the School of Education; EDG 4004, EDG 3410, and EDM 3230-all with a grade of “C” or higher; and 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 is designed to prepare teacher candidates with contemporary approaches to English linguistics as taught in Florida public secondary schools. In this course teacher candidates will examine English language grammar, usage, dialectology, diction, vocabulary development, semantics and lexicography. The linguistic content will be related to contemporary theories of teaching and learning in addition to theories of language acquisition.
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LAE 3333 - Teaching Composition
3 credit(s)
Prerequisite(s): Admission into the Bachelor of Science in Education program or special permission from the Dean of the School of Education
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 is designed to prepare teacher candidates to teach writing to middle grades learners. This course will explore the connections between the form and content of compositions. Teacher candidates will engage in writing workshop seminars to develop their own writing as well as prepare writing workshop lessons for middle grades learners. Teacher candidates will integrate instruction in writing with literature and grammar.
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LAE 4416 - Children’s Literature (FGCU)
3 credit(s)
The selection, evaluation and use of fiction, nonfiction and poetry for instructional, informational, and recreational purposes in Childhood Education. Included in this course are analytical thinking, writing skills, and oral expression, as they are applied to the study of children’s literature.
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LAE 4464 - Adolescent Literature
3 credit(s)
Prerequisite(s): Admission into the Bachelor of Science in Education program or special permission from the Dean of the School of Education; EDG 4004, EDG 3410, and EDM 3230–all 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 is designed to expose teacher candidates to a survey of literature appealing to adolescents including Young Adult (YA) literature. Teacher candidates will survey classics and contemporary works used in language arts classes (grades 5-9). Topics may include Mythology, Classical Literature, World Masterpieces, Contemporary Literature, Historical Fiction, Science Fiction, and Graphic Novels. Teacher candidates will design instruction with YA literature as a centerpiece for developing the five strands of the language arts. Issues of censorship will be addressed.
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LAE 4940 - Internship in Middle Grades Language Arts
12 credit(s)
Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of all other coursework in the B.S. in Middle Grades Education program of studies.
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.
Required: This course requires teacher candidates to lead instruction in an area 5-9 language arts classroom under the supervision of a trained clinical educator. The internship requires 15 weeks in a 5-9 classroom for the duration of the mentor teacher’s contracted day.
This course requires teacher candidates to lead instruction in an area 5-9 language arts classroom under the supervision of a trained clinical educator. Guided by the Florida Educator Accomplished Practices, ESOL Performance Standards, ESOL K-12 Competencies and Skills, and Reading competencies, 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 5-9 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.
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LIN 1670 - Basic English Grammar
1 credit(s)
Prerequisite(s): Testing into ENC 1101; or completion of ENC 0025 and REA 0017 with a “C” or higher (and/or completion of former course numbers ENC 9020 or ENC 9021 with a “C” or higher and former course number REA 9003 with a “C” or higher); or EAP 1620 and EAP 1640 with a “C” or higher; or an eligible testing/course completion combination.
A course designed for those students desiring more intensive work in grammar and syntax. It includes the study of grammatical principles and theory and application of those principles in exams and brief writing assignments. This course is particularly suitable for students enrolled in writing intensive courses who could benefit from more concentrated grammar review. The course also provides transfer students with a one-hour course that would help them meet the composition requirement for Edison State College’s general education program. If completed with a grade of “C” or better, this course serves to complete part of the writing intensive course requirements.
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LIS 2004 - Internet for College Research
1 credit(s)
This course is designed to help students become familiar with the Internet and information resources of value in college research. Through the use of finding tools and informational resources on the Internet, students develop increased skills in identifying, using, and evaluating electronic information resources. Classroom activities and practical experience in using the Internet will provide students with the basic research skills necessary for information literacy in today’s world.
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LIT 2090 - Contemporary Literature
3 credit(s)
Prerequisite(s): ENC 1101 with a grade of “C” or higher
The focus of this course is an examination of themes and ideas reflected in the writings of contemporary American authors who have won major awards for works of fiction and poetry since 1985.
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