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2015-2016 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Course Descriptions
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FFP 2780 - Fire Department Administration – AS
3 credits
This course is an introduction into the managing of fire services and community fire protection programs. Relationships between the insurance industry, the professional community, and contemporary management and planning concepts are analyzed.
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FFP 2810 - Firefighting Tactic and Strategy I - AS
3 credits
Prerequisites: FFP 1000 or higher with a grade of “C” or higher, or current State of Florida Certified Firefighter II
This course is a study of the basic concepts involved in firefighting. The student will study fire behavior, firefighting fundamentals, principles of extinguishing fires, and the importance of preplanning. Meets part of the course requirements for Fire Officer I Certification.
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FFP 2811 - Firefighting Tactic and Strategy II - AS
3 credits
Prerequisites: (FFP 1000 or higher with a grade of “C” or higher or current State of Florida Certified Firefighter II) and completion of FFP 2810 with a grade of “C” or higher
This course is a continuation of the basic concepts involved in firefighting. Students will examine fire behavior in various occupancies, analyze life-safety issues, and study basic fire procedures through scenarios and case studies. Students will explore the importance of safety in all aspects of fire and rescue operations. This course meets part of the course requirements for Fire Officer I Certification.
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FIL 1000 - Film Appreciation (I)
3 credits
The course is designed to provide a general introduction to the discipline of film studies through screenings of American and/or international films, readings, discussion, and writing. The course will also offer basic theoretical approaches to the various genres of narrative cinema as well as different modes of nonfiction cinema (documentary and avant-garde film practices), so that students will understand how cinema has developed globally and locally as art, technology, and social practice from the late 19th century to the digital age.
(I) International or diversity focus
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FIL 2001 - American Cinema
3 credits
This course explores how Hollywood films work technically, artistically, and culturally to reinforce and challenge America’s national self-image. An art form, an industry, and a system of representation and communication, American film is a complicated and profoundly influential element of American culture. This course is comprised of lectures, films, and forums designed to provide awareness of styles, images, and myths in cinema that influence or reflect American culture.
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FIN 2001 - Business Finance
3 credits
Prerequisites: (ACG 1001 or ACG 2021 ) and MTB 1103
This course introduces the student to the fundamental concepts of business finance, provides an understanding of basic financial calculations, and acquaints the student with decision-making tools for a business. Major points of emphasis include financial forecasting, time value of money concepts, understanding the difference between cash and profit, and how and why to use accounting data in decision making.
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FIN 2100 - Personal Finance
3 credits
Personal Finance is a course designed to help students understand the impact of individual choices on occupational goals and future earnings potential. This course provides a foundational understanding for making informed personal financial decisions. Topics include personal financial planning, personal investing, budgeting, tax planning, real estate and automobile financing, credit management, insurance protection, and retirement planning.
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FIN 3400 - Financial Management I
3 credits
Prerequisites: ACG 3024 - Accounting for Non-Accounting Majors ; 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 - Composition I , ENC 1102 - Composition II , and three semester hours of college level mathematics; or permission from the appropriate academic Dean
This finance course involves the study of financial analysis and decision-making from a management perspective. Topics include financial statement analysis, financial planning and forecasting, time value of money with analysis and computation tools, risk and rates of return, asset valuation, capital budgeting, and various financial decision-making tools and methods.
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FIN 3414 - Financial Management II
3 credits
Prerequisites: FIN 3400 - Financial Management I ; 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 - Composition I , ENC 1102 - Composition II , and three semester hours of college level mathematics; or permission from the appropriate academic Dean
This finance course expands on the financial concepts covered in Financial Management I (FIN 3400 ) and introduces more advanced topics involving financial analysis and decision-making from a management perspective. Topics include the capital budgeting process, working capital management, long-term debt and equity financing, the capital markets, and investment banking.
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FRE 1120 - Elementary French I - (I)
4 credits
Prerequisites: SB 1720 Testing Exemption or successful completion of Developmental courses in reading and writing
Designed for beginners or those with one year of high school French, this highly interactive course focuses on the dynamics of speech, literature, and culture.
(I) International or diversity focus
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FRE 1121 - Elementary French II- (I)
4 credits
Prerequisites: FRE 1120
Designed for beginners or those with one year of high school French, this highly interactive course focuses on the dynamics of speech, literature, and culture.
(I) International or diversity focus
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FRE 2210 - Intermediate French Conversation and Composition- (I)
3 credits
Prerequisites: FRE 1121 with a grade of “C” or higher, or permission of the instructor
This course emphasizes oral and written expression in the French language and provides a brief review of French grammar.
(I) International or diversity focus
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FRE 2220 - Intermediate French I- (I)
4 credits
Prerequisites: FRE 1121 with a grade of “C” or higher
This course presents continued training in linguistic skills and an introduction to contemporary French life and culture.
(I) International or diversity focus
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FRE 2221 - Intermediate French II- (I)
4 credits
Prerequisites: FRE 2220 with a grade of “C” or higher
This course continues to present training in linguistic skills and an introduction to contemporary French life and culture. Major emphasis is placed on fluent communication in the French language.
(I) International or diversity focus
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GEB 1011 - Introduction to Business
3 credits
This course provides a general outline of the nature of business, including ownership, management, and organization. Business operations such as finance and decision-making controls are emphasized. The legal and regulatory environment in which business operates is examined.
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GEB 1949 - Business Internship I
3 credits
Prerequisites: GEB 1011 and (ACG 2011 or ACG 2021 ), both with a grade of “B” or higher, successful completion of 24 credit hours of program specific coursework, minimum GPA of 2.5, Internship Application, and permission of the Dean
Recommended: It is recommended that students take this course near the end of their degree program. In order to register for this course, students must complete an internship application with the School of Business and Technology.
This course is designed to provide students with basic business work experience and is a cooperative program among the college, students, and local employers. Students are responsible for locating a suitable organization in which to obtain this work experience. Students will complete 75 hours of supervised work with an approved internship sponsor. Students are required to submit verification of hours worked and provide a written summary report to the professor at the end of the internship.
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GEB 2930 - Special Topics/Capstone-Business
1 credit
Prerequisites: Successful completion of at least 27 core credits or permission of the Dean
Required: 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 business program and gauge their ability to apply it. Students will engage in active discussions on business, management, accounting and finance 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 business or management topic or issue. Additionally, the student will prepare a cover letter and resume specifically for an administrative or management related position that he or she finds posted locally, nationally, or internationally. Students not working in a 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.
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GEB 2949 - Business Internship II
3 credits
Prerequisites: GEB 1949 and MAN 2021 , both with a grade of “B” or higher, 24 credit hours of program specific coursework, minimum GPA of 2.5, Internship Application, and permission of the Dean
Recommended: It is recommended that students take this course near the end of their degree program. In order to register for this course, students must complete an internship application with the School of Business and Technology.
This course builds upon the experience learned in GEB 1949 ; it is designed to provide students with advanced business work experience and is a cooperative program among the college, students, and local employers. Students are responsible for locating a suitable organization in which to obtain this work experience. Students will complete 75 hours of supervised work with an approved internship sponsor. Students are required to submit verification of hours worked and provide a written summary report to the professor at the end of the internship.
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GEB 4375 - Foundations of International Business
3 credits
Prerequisites: 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 - Composition I , ENC 1102 - 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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GER 1120 - Elementary German I- (I)
4 credits
Prerequisites: SB 1720 Testing Exemption or successful completion of Developmental courses in reading and writing
This course is for beginners or those with one year of high school German. Training in communication skills is presented through typical conversation, contemporary readings, visual aids, and laboratory exercises.
(I) International or diversity focus
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GER 1121 - Elementary German II- (I)
4 credits
Prerequisites: GER 1120
This course is for beginners or those with one year of high school German. Training in communication skills is presented through typical conversation, contemporary readings, visual aids, and laboratory exercises. (**) Offered if sufficient demand
(I) International or diversity focus
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GIS 1040 - Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
3 credits
Prerequisites: 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 credits
Prerequisites: 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 credits
Prerequisites: SB 1720 Testing Exemption or 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 credits
Prerequisites: SB 1720 Testing Exemption or 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 credits
This course provides students with a broad overview of the hospitality industry and traces its growth and development. It emphasizes various operation units of hospitality organizations such as food and beverage, sales, accounting, and human resources. Various hospitality organizations are discussed with regard to career opportunities and advancement including hotels/motels, restaurants, clubs, travel agencies, cruise ships, institutional services, and recreational parks. Past and present management techniques are also explored.
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HFT 1050 - Tourism and the Hospitality Industry
3 credits
This course takes a cross-disciplinary approach to examining tourism. It applies a social science perspective to the business of global tourism. In so doing, it provides students with the kind of practical information regarding perceptions and attitudes, social and cultural aspects, economic principles, business principles, and environmental aspects as they apply to tourism and hospitality and their future.
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HFT 1949 - Hospitality Management Internship I
3 credits
Prerequisites: GEB 1011 and (ACG 2011 or ACG 2021 ), both with a grade of “B” or higher, successful completion of 24 credit hours of program specific coursework, minimum GPA of 2.5, Internship Application, and permission of the Dean
Recommended: It is recommended that students take this course near the end of their degree program. In order to register for this course, students must complete an internship application with the School of Business and Technology.
This course is designed to provide students with basic hospitality management work experience and is a cooperative program among the college, students, and local employers. Students are responsible for locating a suitable organization in which to obtain this work experience. Students will complete 75 hours of supervised work with an approved internship sponsor. Students are required to submit verification of hours worked and provide a written summary report to the professor at the end of the internship.
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HFT 2410 - Front Office Procedures
3 credits
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. These include check out, reservations, accounting procedures, night audits, and safety and security.
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HFT 2501 - Hospitality Sales Promotion
3 credits
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 credits
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 credits
Prerequisites: HFT 1949 and (HFT 2600 or MAN 2021 ), both with a grade of “B” or higher, 24 credit hours of program specific coursework, minimum GPA of 2.5, Internship Application, and permission of the Dean
Recommended: It is recommended that students take this course near the end of their degree program. In order to register for this course, students must complete an internship application with the School of Business and Technology.
This course builds upon the experience learned in HFT 1949 ; it is designed to provide students with advanced hospitality management work experience and is a cooperative program among the college, students, and local employers. Students are responsible for locating a suitable organization in which to obtain this work experience. Students will complete 75 hours of supervised work with an approved internship sponsor. Students are required to submit verification of hours worked and provide a written summary report to the professor at the end of the internship.
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HIM 1000 - Introduction to Health Information Management - AS
3 credits
Prerequisites: 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 credits
Prerequisites: 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 credits
Prerequisites: 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 credits
Prerequisites: 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 credits
Prerequisites: 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 credits
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 credits
Prerequisites: 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 credits
Prerequisites: 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 credits
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 credits
Prerequisites: 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 credits
Prerequisites: 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 credits
Prerequisites: 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 - AS
3 credits
Prerequisites: 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 credits
Prerequisites: 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 credits
Prerequisites: HIM 1000 , HIM 2222 , HIM 2253 , HIM 1140 -all with a grade of “C” or higher-and permission of the Health Information Technology Program Director
Corequisites: 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 credits
Prerequisites: 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
Corequisites: 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 credits
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 credits
Prerequisites: Admission into the BAS Cardiopulmonary Sciences Program; 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 - Composition I , ENC 1102 - 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 credits
Prerequisites: STA 2023 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 - Composition I , ENC 1102 - 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 credits
Prerequisites: Admission into the BAS Cardiopulmonary Sciences Program; 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 - Composition I , ENC 1102 - 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 - Management Strategies of Healthcare Organizations
3 credits
Prerequisites: Admission into a Baccalaureate degree program; 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 - Composition I , ENC 1102 - 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 1421 - Health, Safety, and Nutrition for the Young Child
3 credits
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 credits
Prerequisites: SB 1720 Testing Exemption or 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 Florida SouthWestern State College.
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HSC 3201 - Community Health
3 credits
Prerequisites: Admission into the BAS Cardiopulmonary Sciences Program; 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 - Composition I , ENC 1102 - 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 credits
Prerequisites: Admission into the BAS Cardiopulmonary Sciences Program; 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 - Composition I , ENC 1102 - 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 credits
Prerequisites: Admission into the BAS Cardiopulmonary Sciences Program; 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 - Composition I , ENC 1102 - 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 credits
Prerequisites: Admission into the BAS Cardiopulmonary Sciences Program; 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 - Composition I , ENC 1102 - 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 credits
Prerequisites: 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 Florida SouthWestern 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 1950 - Humanities Study Tour- (I)
3 credits
Prerequisites: SB 1720 Testing Exemption or Testing into ENC 1101 ; or completion of {(ENC 0025 and REA 0017) or (ENC 0022 and REA 0019 )} 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
Florida SouthWestern State College sponsored study tour abroad with lectures before departure and en route. Journal required. This course is termed a writing intensive course and requires a minimum of 4,000 words of instructor-evaluated writing per student, including a minimum of three graded assignments over the duration of the course. If completed with a grade of “C” or better, this course serves to complete part of the writing intensive course requirements.
(I) International or diversity focus
Note: The course HUM 1950 may be repeated as HUM 2950 once, if the itinerary of the second tour is significantly different from the first. Students will be escorted by an FSW professor.
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HUM 2020 - Introduction to Humanities
3 credits
Prerequisites: SB 1720 Testing Exemption or Testing into ENC 1101 ; or completion of {(ENC 0025 and REA 0017) or (ENC 0022 and REA 0019 )} 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 2211 - Studies in Humanities: The Ancient World through the Medieval Period- (I)
3 credits
Prerequisites: SB 1720 Testing Exemption or Testing into ENC 1101 ; or completion of {(ENC 0025 and REA 0017) or (ENC 0022 and REA 0019 )} 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 is an interdisciplinary humanities course with a multicultural and global perspective. Drawing from the field of arts and letters, the course is a study of European culture from the prehistoric age through the end of the medieval period, as well as the cultures of Asia, Africa and the contemporary Americas. This course is termed a writing intensive course. If completed with a grade of “C” or better, this course serves to complete part of the writing intensive course requirements.
(I) International or diversity focus
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HUM 2235 - Studies in Humanities: The Renaissance through the Age of Reason- (I)
3 credits
Prerequisites: SB 1720 Testing Exemption or Testing into ENC 1101 ; or completion of {(ENC 0025 and REA 0017) or (ENC 0022 and REA 0019 )} 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
the field of arts and letters, the course is a study of European culture from the Renaissance through the Enlightenment, as well as the cultures of Asia, Africa and the contemporary Americas. This course is termed a writing intensive course and requires a minimum of 4,000 words of instructor-evaluated writing per student including a minimum of three graded assignments over the duration of the course. If completed with a grade of “C” or better, this course serves to complete part of the writing intensive course requirements.
(I) International or diversity focus
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HUM 2250 - Studies in Humanities: The Romantic Era to the Present- (I)
3 credits
Prerequisites: SB 1720 Testing Exemption or Testing into ENC 1101 ; or completion of {(ENC 0025 and REA 0017) or (ENC 0022 and REA 0019 )} 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 is an interdisciplinary humanities course with a multicultural and global perspective. Drawing from the field of arts and letters, the course is a study of European culture from Romanticism to the present, as well as the cultures of Asia, Africa and the contemporary Americas. This course is termed a writing intensive course. If completed with a grade of “C” or better, this course serves to complete part of the writing intensive course requirements.
(I) International or diversity focus
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HUM 2410 - Introduction to Asian Humanities- (I)
3 credits
This course examines dominant ideas and arts in South and East Asian cultures expressed in philosophy, literature, art, architecture, and music. Content focuses on India, China, and Japan, and covers the period from earliest civilization to the present.
(I) International and diversity focus
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HUM 2510 - Studies in Humanities: Humanities through the Arts- (I)
3 credits
Prerequisites: SB 1720 Testing Exemption or Testing into ENC 1101 ; or completion of {(ENC 0025 and REA 0017) or (ENC 0022 and REA 0019 )} 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. Recommended: It is recommended that students complete at least one composition course before enrolling.
This is a course which explores human values and our sense of selves as individuals in community through the arts. This course is termed a writing intensive course and requires a minimum of 4,000 words of instructor-evaluated writing per student, including a minimum of three graded assignments over the duration of the course. If completed with a grade of “C” or better, this course serves to complete part of the writing intensive course requirements.
(I) International or diversity focus
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HUM 2930 - Studies in Humanities: Great Human Questions- (I)
3 credits
Prerequisites: SB 1720 Testing Exemption or Testing into ENC 1101 ; or completion of {(ENC 0025 and REA 0017) or (ENC 0022 and REA 0019 )} with a “C” or higher; or EAP 1620 and EAP 1640 with a “C” or higher; or an eligible testing/course completion combination
Recommended: Students complete at least one composition course before enrolling in this course.
Required: Writing intensive-a minimum of 4,000 words of instructor-evaluated writing per student
Central humanities themes presented through the study of selected works and performances (in philosophy, literature, art, music, architecture, drama, or film), representing many periods and cultures and serving as a basis for discussion of issues-social and historical as well as aesthetic and philosophical-facing the individual and society. The course utilizes multiple perspectives and media presentations. It is recommended that students complete at least one composition course before enrolling. This course is termed a writing intensive course and requires a minimum of 4,000 words of instructor-evaluated writing per student, including a minimum of three graded assignments over the duration of the course. If completed with a grade of “C” or better, this course serves to complete part of the writing intensive course requirements.
(I) International or diversity focus
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HUM 2949 - Humanities Internship II
3 credits
Prerequisites: HUM 1949 with a grade of “C” or higher
This course offers a cooperative program between Florida SouthWestern 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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HUM 2950 - Humanities Study Tour- (I)
3 credits
Prerequisites: SB 1720 Testing Exemption or Testing into ENC 1101 ; or completion of {(ENC 0025 and REA 0017) or (ENC 0022 and REA 0019 )} 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
Florida SouthWestern State College sponsored study tour abroad with lectures before departure and en route. Journal required. This course is termed a writing intensive course and requires a minimum of 4,000 words of instructor-evaluated writing per student, including a minimum of three graded assignments over the duration of the course. If completed with a grade of “C” or better, this course serves to complete part of the writing intensive course requirements.
(I) International or diversity focus
Note: The course HUM 1950 may be repeated as HUM 2950 once, if the itinerary of the second tour is significantly different from the first. Students will be escorted by a Florida SouthWestern State College professor.
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HUN 1201 - Human Nutrition
3 credits
Prerequisites: BSC 1010 and BSC 1010L , both with a grade of “C” or better, or testing (CLEP Biology)
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 credits
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 credits
Prerequisites: 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 credits
Prerequisites: 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 interpersonal processes.
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HUS 1320 - Theories and Foundations of Crisis Intervention
2 credits *
Prerequisites: HUS 1001 and HUS 1111 , both with a grade of “C” or higher **
*As of Summer 2016 term credit hours will increase to 3 credits
** As of Summer 2016 term prerequisite will change to the following: HUS 1001 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 credits
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 1640 - Principles of Youth Work
3 credits
Prerequisites: DEP 2004 with a grade of “C” or higher
This course provides an understanding of the dynamics that influence and shape youth behavior. The course emphasizes: effective verbal and non-verbal communication skills; developmental stages exclusion and inclusion, trust, and respect. The course prepares students to function as youth workers using a youth development approach in community-based, residential, group home and other youth work environments. Students will explore these concepts: developing a professional awareness of youth work; identifying and distinguishing between asset building models and deficit based models of adolescent development; and developing a capacity to design and implement programs consistent with the needs of youth in relation to available resources.
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HUS 2200 - Dynamics of Groups and Group Counseling
3 credits
Prerequisites: 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 credits
Prerequisites: HUS 1001 and HUS 1111 , both with a grade of “C” or higher
In this course, students will learn counseling theory, interviewing, data gathering, observing, diagnostic assessment, treatment planning, and intervention skills for use in the counseling and human services profession. 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 credits
Prerequisites: PSY 2012 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 credits
Prerequisites: HUS 1111 and HUS 1400 , both with a grade of “C” or higher
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 credits
Prerequisites: HUS 1111 and HUS 1400 , both with a grade of “C” or higher
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 credits
Prerequisites: HUS 1400 with a grade of “C” or higher
This course offers a basic overview of the disease of addiction/chemical dependency, the historical perspective of addiction and disorders, DSM-V criteria necessary to diagnose addiction/dependence and abuse, introductory knowledge on the permanent brain chemistry, and also addresses the issue of addictions in special populations and different cultures.
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HUS 2428 - Treatment and Resources in Substance Abuse
3 credits
Prerequisites: HUS 1400 with a grade of “C” or higher
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 credits
Prerequisites: HUS 1001 , HUS 1111 , and HUS 1013 , all with a grade of “C” or higher
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 2525 - Current Issues in Mental Health and Human Services
3 credits
Prerequisites: PSY 2012 , HUS 1001 , and HUS 1111 , all with a grade of “C” or higher
This course provides an overview of major mental health disorders with an emphasis on their attendant behaviors, appropriate interaction between the human services professional and the effects of mental disorders on the self, the family, and the community. Assessment, case management, treatment and available resources are addressed.
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HUS 2540 - Building Stronger Families and Communities
3 credits
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 - Multicultural Perspectives in Human Services (I)
3 credits
This course addresses cultural diversity and its implications for effective counseling and human service practice. It considers the psychological impact of factors such as sex, race, ethnicity and culture, religious preference, socioeconomic status, sexual orientation, and physical disability. It explores common stereotypes and out-group prejudices and how to overcome them in counseling. Finally, it reviews counseling and teaching issues and strategies for diverse families and clients.
(I) International or diversity focus
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HUS 2842L - Counseling Residency I
3 credits
Prerequisites: HUS 1320 , HUS 1400 , HUS 2200 , HUS 2302 , and HUS 2500 , all with a grade of “C” or higher
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 credits
Prerequisites: HUS 2842L and PSY 2012 with a grade of “C” or higher
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 2308L.
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HUS 2905 - Directed Individual Study
2 credits
Prerequisites: HUS 1001 , HUS 1013 , HUS 1111 , HUS 1320 , HUS 1400 , HUS 2200 , and HUS 2302 , all with a grade of “C” or higher.
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
Prerequisites: 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 2930 - Special Topics in Arts and Sciences- (I)
3 credits
Prerequisites: SB 1720 Testing Exemption or Testing into ENC 1101 ; or completion of {(ENC 0025 and REA 0017) or (ENC 0022 and REA 0019 )} with a “C” or higher; or EAP 1620 and EAP 1640 with a “C” or higher; or an eligible testing/course completion combination
This course examines selected problems or issues from multiple perspectives in the Arts and Sciences. Selected topics will range from addressing the great questions of human existence such as good and evil, religion, the meaning of life, and the place of human beings in the universe, to contemporary issues such as climate change, sustainability, cultural pluralism, the use of technology, and terrorism. This course is termed a writing-intensive course and requires a minimum of 4,000 words of instructor-evaluated writing per student, including a minimum of three graded assignments over the duration of the course. If completed with a grade of “C” or better, this course serves to complete part of the writing-intensive course requirements. This course will be taught by two faculty members including at least one faculty member from the Department of Humanities and Fine Arts.
(I) International or diversity focus course
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INP 2390 - Human Relations in Business and Industry
3 credits
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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INR 2002 - International Relations- (I)
3 credits
This course presents the interactions of nation states in terms of political, economic, psychological, and cultural factors; power, morality and law among states; conflict and cooperation in the pursuit of national interests; and international political systems and their functions.
(I) International or diversity focus
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INR 2500 - Model United Nations (I)
3 credits
This course is designed to provide an understanding of international political, economic, and social systems. The course integrates the basic concepts of International Relations with an orientation to the functions and processes of the United Nations. This course will include current events, pressing international issues, the basics of international law and some of the protocol and procedures of diplomacy. All of this will assist students in preparing for their role as a diplomat at the National Model United Nations conference at Harvard University.
(I) International or diversity focus
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ISC 1001C - Foundations of Interdisciplinary Science I
3 credits
Prerequisites: SB 1720 Testing Exemption or 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 credits
Prerequisites: SB 1720 Testing Exemption or successful completion of all Developmental courses
Foundations of Interdisciplinary Science is designed to provide a broad foundation in science fornon-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 credits
Prerequisites: 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 credits
Prerequisites: 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 - Composition I , ENC 1102 - 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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