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2022-2023 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Course Descriptions
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MVW 2324 - Applied Music Instruction: Bassoon
2 credits
Prerequisites: Permission of instructor
Corequisites: MUS 1010
Applied Music is individual one-on-one voice or instrumental instruction which may be arranged for Florida SouthWestern State College degree-seeking students of advanced accomplishments, especially those actively enrolled in the Florida SouthWestern State College’s music program. Thirty minutes of private instruction per week equals one credit hour. It is recommended that music majors take weekly lessons in their principal instruments. Seats in applied music classes are limited. Permission of the Dean, Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences is required. These lessons are not intended for beginners.
- Full-time music majors have first priority.
- Full-time (12 hours) degree-seeking students have second priority; students who need a one-credit-hour course to “fill” their load do not qualify, nor do those who are just learning to play an instrument.
- Part-time students who are likely to become full time have third priority.
- Community members have fourth option on remaining seats, exclusive of those who have repeated a course more than once.
All students enrolled in applied music lessons must receive approval and certification of demonstrated advanced accomplishment by the professor, the written permission of the Dean, and must show evidence of having enrolled in an ensemble. The written permission shall designate the criteria (1, 2, 3 or 4 as listed above) under which the student is granted approval. Students must be accommodated in priority order; i.e., criteria one students have first priority, then criteria two students, etc. A form will be provided for this process.
Students enrolled in Applied Music are expected to enroll in a performance ensemble (choir, orchestra, jazz ensemble or concert band).
Individual instruction on the Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, Bassoon or Saxophone: the course presents representative techniques and literature for each specific instrument. The student progresses from one section number to another through end of the semester jury examination.
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MVW 2325 - Applied Music Instruction: Saxophone
2 credits
Prerequisites: Permission of instructor
Corequisites: MUS 1010
Applied Music is individual one-on-one voice or instrumental instruction which may be arranged for Florida SouthWestern State College degree-seeking students of advanced accomplishments, especially those actively enrolled in the Florida SouthWestern State College’s music program. Thirty minutes of private instruction per week equals one credit hour. It is recommended that music majors take weekly lessons in their principal instruments. Seats in applied music classes are limited. Permission of the Dean, Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences is required. These lessons are not intended for beginners.
- Full-time music majors have first priority.
- Full-time (12 hours) degree-seeking students have second priority; students who need a one-credit-hour course to “fill” their load do not qualify, nor do those who are just learning to play an instrument.
- Part-time students who are likely to become full time have third priority.
- Community members have fourth option on remaining seats, exclusive of those who have repeated a course more than once.
All students enrolled in applied music lessons must receive approval and certification of demonstrated advanced accomplishment by the professor, the written permission of the Dean, and must show evidence of having enrolled in an ensemble. The written permission shall designate the criteria (1, 2, 3 or 4 as listed above) under which the student is granted approval. Students must be accommodated in priority order; i.e., criteria one students have first priority, then criteria two students, etc. A form will be provided for this process.
Students enrolled in Applied Music are expected to enroll in a performance ensemble (choir, orchestra, jazz ensemble or concert band).
Individual instruction on the Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, Bassoon or Saxophone: the course presents representative techniques and literature for each specific instrument. The student progresses from one section number to another through end of the semester jury examination.
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NUE 2999 - RN Statewide Articulation Credit
30 credits
Registered Nurse Statewide Articulation Credit
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NUR 1020 - Nursing Concepts: Health and Wellness Across the Lifespan
6 credits
Prerequisites: Acceptance to the Nursing Program
Corequisites: NUR 1020L
This course introduces concepts within the FSW nursing philosophy: health, people and nursing as a profession. Emphasis is placed on the introduction of the concepts of nursing responsibilities, professionalism, assessment, health, wellness, and illness. Upon completion of the course students will be able to apply the concepts to client care, individual-centered care, and quality care goals.
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NUR 1020C - Fundamentals of Nursing I
5 credits
Prerequisites: Acceptance to the ASN program
This didactic, lab, and clinical course provides students with key concepts fundamental to nursing practice. The wellness-illness continuum will lay the foundation for future study. Students are introduced to the nursing process as a method of problem solving with communication and interpersonal relationships as central components. Serious attention is given to skills that are essential to safe nursing practice. Supervised practice will provide the student opportunities to assist patients. Theoretical instruction and clinical experience in adult and geriatric nursing are incorporated, as well as HIPAA regulations and the implications to healthcare.
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NUR 1020L - Nursing Concepts: Health and Wellness Across the Lifespan Clinical
3 credits
Prerequisites: Acceptance to the Nursing Program
Corequisites: NUR 1020
This course provides clinical experiences for students to explore and solidify the concepts of nursing responsibilities, professionalism, assessment, health, wellness and illness. Upon completion the students will be able to provide safe and effective care for clients.
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NUR 1025L - Nursing Concepts: Health and Wellness Across the Lifespan Practicum
1 credit
Prerequisites: Acceptance to the Nursing Program
This course introduces nursing skills essential to the performance wellness care for clients/patients across the lifespan. These skills are practiced and demonstrated in a laboratory/simulation setting. Emphasis is placed on the skills related to assessment, safety, hygiene and mobility. Upon completion of the course, students will be able to provide safe, holistic, quality nursing care to clients/patients across the lifespan with respect for cultural and spiritual diversity.
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NUR 1034 - Nursing Concepts: Health to Illness Across the Lifespan
5 credits
Prerequisites: NUR 1020 , NUR 1025L , NUR 2092 (or NUR 2095) all with a grade of “C” or better, NUR 1020L
Corequisites: NUR 1034L
This course is designed to further develop the concepts within the FSW nursing philosophy: health, people and nursing as a Profession. The emphasis is placed on the role of illness in biophysical and psychosocial concepts as well as the development of evidence-based nursing practice and clinical decision making. This course continues developing competence in concepts introduced in Nursing Concepts: Health and Wellness and introduces the concepts of oxygenation, perfusion, grief/loss, stress/coping, acid-base balance, digestion, elimination, metabolism, and thermoregulation. Upon completion of the course students will be able to apply the concepts to client care, individual-centered care, and quality care goals.
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NUR 1034L - Nursing Concepts: Health to Illness Across the Lifespan Clinical
3 credits
Prerequisites: NUR 1020 , NUR 1025L , NUR 2092 (or NUR 2095) all with a grade of “C” or better, NUR 1020L
Corequisites: NUR 1034
This course provides clinical experiences for students to explore and solidify the concepts covered in Nursing Concepts: Health and Illness. Upon completion the students will be able to provide safe and effective care for patients/clients and families in a community context.
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NUR 1050C - Fundamentals of Nursing II
5 credits
Prerequisites: NUR 1020C , NUR 1068C , and NUR 2092 all with a “C” or better
This didactic, lab, and clinical course is a continuation of Fundamentals of Nursing I and is designed to further develop the concepts within the nursing philosophy: health, people, and nursing as a profession. The emphasis is placed on the protection, promotion, and optimization of health and abilities, prevention of illness and injury, alleviation of suffering through the diagnosis and treatment of human response, and advocacy in the care of individuals, families, communities, and populations as well as the development of evidence-based nursing practice and clinical decision making. Serious attention is given to skills that are essential to safe nursing practice. Supervised practice will provide the student opportunities to assist patients. Theoretical instruction and clinical experience in adult and geriatric nursing are incorporated.
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NUR 1068C - Health Assessment
4 credits
Prerequisites: Acceptance to the ASN program
This didactic and lab course focuses on the health assessment of individuals within a multicultural society. Biopsychosocial and spiritual dimensions of health are assessed. Using scientific methods as a framework, concepts of communications, critical analysis and clinical decision-making are emphasized in assessing psychological and physiological health status throughout the lifecycle. The basic skills of interviewing, history taking, data collection and physical examination are employed to derive nursing diagnoses, determine priorities and therapeutic nursing interventions.
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NUR 1211 - Adult Nursing I - AS
4 credits
Prerequisites: Acceptance into the ASN Program- Entry or Transition Nursing Curriculum
Corequisites: NUR 1211L
Students continue to develop their roles as a member of the profession of nursing and as a provider of care to clients with uncomplicated medical-surgical alterations in health. Application of theory to practice is emphasized. Knowledge, techniques, and skills related to promoting, restoring, and maintaining health are taught. Learning experiences include the following: lecture-discussion and a scholarly paper. This course will require some basic computer skills.
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NUR 1211L - Adult Nursing I Clinical - AS
3 credits
Prerequisites: Acceptance into the ASN Program- Entry or Transition Nursing Curriculum
Corequisites: NUR 1211
Clinical experiences take place in acute care facilities and community settings to assist students to develop their roles as providers of care, managers of care, and professionals within the discipline of Nursing. This course will require some basic computer skills.
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NUR 1214L - Nursing Concepts: Health to Illness Practicum
1 credit
Prerequisites: NUR 1025L with a grade of “C” or better
This course reinforces nursing skills essential to the performance nursing care for clients/patients across the lifespan. These skills are practiced and demonstrated in a laboratory/simulation setting. Emphasis is placed on skills related to the care of the client/patient with variations from wellness. Upon completion of the course, students will be able to provide safe, holistic, quality nursing care to clients/patients across the lifespan with respect for cultural and spiritual diversity.
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NUR 1511 - Introduction to Mental Health Concepts in Nursing - AS
1 credit
Prerequisites: Acceptance into the ASN Nursing Program- Entry or Transition Nursing Curriculum
In this course, nursing students will develop effective communication skills and a beginning understanding of the dynamics of human behavior as applied in mental health nursing and in the psychosocial sphere of general nursing care.
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NUR 1511C - Mental Health Nursing
4 credits
Prerequisites: NUR 1020C , NUR 1068C , and NUR 2092 all with a grade of “C” or better
Mental health nursing focuses on concepts related to care of individuals and families experiencing mental health disorders. This course provides clinical and simulation experiences for students to apply the concepts related to the care of individuals and families experiencing mental health disorders.
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NUR 2033 - Nursing Concepts: Health Alterations Across the Lifespan
5 credits
Prerequisites: NUR 1034 , NUR 1214L , and (NUR 2144 or NUR 2145) all with a grade of “C” or better, NUR 1034L
Corequisites: NUR 2033L
This course is designed further develop the concepts within the FSW nursing philosophy: health, people and nursing as a profession. Emphasis is placed on the concepts of elimination, cellular regulation, perfusion, gas exchange, clotting, inflammation, sensory perception, stress/coping, mood/affect, cognition, self, violence, professional behaviors, caring interventions and safety. Upon completion, students should be able to provide safe nursing care incorporating the concepts identified in this course.
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NUR 2092 - Introduction to Pharmacological Nursing
2 credits
Prerequisites: Acceptance into the ASN program
This course focuses on the pharmacologic aspects of nursing practice. A foundation of knowledge is built in relation to pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, and pharmacotherapeutics of drug therapy. The nurses’ role in error prevention and patient safety during medication administration is carefully examined.
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NUR 2144 - Pharmacological Nursing
2 credit
Prerequisites: NUR 2092 with a grade of “C” or better
This course introduces the student to the basic pharmacologic concepts and principles related to the safe administration of therapeutic agents by nurses to clients of all ages. It is designed to facilitate the student’s understanding of the mechanisms of drug actions and provide a safe approach to drug administration. Students learn major drug classifications and selected prototypes along with principles and techniques of safe, effective administration of drugs & other therapeutic agents, drug interactions, legal responsibilities and nursing considerations for specific drugs affecting all body systems.
NUR 2144 is equivalent to NUR 2145
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NUR 2211C - Adult Health Nursing I
5 credits
Prerequisites: NUR 1050C , NUR 1511C , and NUR 2144 all with a “C” or better
This required didactic and clinical nursing course is an introduction to assessment and management of complex health problems of adult and geriatric individuals within a multicultural society. Application of theoretical and conceptual frameworks, intra-and interprofessional communication, clinical/ critical decision making, and evidence-based therapeutic interventions to provide safe, high quality care.
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NUR 2213C - Adult Health Nursing II
5 credits
Prerequisites: NUR 2211C and NUR 2420C both wth a grade of “C” or better
This required nursing didactic and clinical course allows development of assessment and management skills for complex health problems of adult and geriatric individuals within a multicultural society. Utilization of theoretical and conceptual frameworks, intra-and interprofessional communication, clinical/ critical decision making, and evidence-based therapeutic interventions to provide safe, high-quality care.
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NUR 2244 - Nursing Concepts: Complex Health Problems Across the Lifespan
5 credits
Prerequisites: (NUR 2440 with a grade of “C” or better and NUR 2440L ) or NUR 2424 , NUR 2033 both with a grade of “C” or better, NUR 2033L
Corequisites: NUR 2244L
This course is designed to further develop the concepts within FSW nursing philosophy: Health, People and nursing as a profession. Emphasis is placed on the concepts of health-wellness-illness, collaboration, managing care, safety, advocacy, legal issues, policy, healthcare systems, ethics, accountability, evidence-based practice, and complex communication concepts. Upon completion, students should be able to provide safe nursing care incorporating the concepts identified in this course.
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NUR 2244L - Nursing Concepts: Complex Health Problems Across the Lifespan Clinical
3 credits
Prerequisites: (NUR 2440 with a grade of “C” or better and NUR 2440L ) Or (NUR 2424 and NUR 2033 both with a grade of “C” or better)
Corequisites: NUR 2244
This course provides clinical experiences for students to explore and solidify the concepts covered in Nursing Concepts: Families in Crisis-Complex Health Problems. Upon completion the students will be able to provide safe and effective care for patients/clients and families in a community context.
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NUR 2260 - Adult Nursing II - AS
3 credits
Prerequisites: Acceptance into the ASN Program - Entry or Transition Nursing Curriculum
Corequisites: NUR 2260L
This course is an integrated study of complicated alterations in health in the adult client. It includes theoretical concepts relevant to adults experiencing complex medical/surgical health alterations, and the goal of restoration or maintenance of health.
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NUR 2260L - Adult Nursing II Clinical - AS
3 credits
Prerequisites: Acceptance into the ASN Program - Entry or Transition Nursing Curriculum
Corequisites: NUR 2260
Clinical learning experiences provide students with the opportunity to further develop their roles as providers of care, managers of care, and professionals within the discipline of nursing.
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NUR 2310 - Pediatric Nursing Concepts - AS
2 credits
Prerequisites: NUR 1211 , and NUR 1211L , with grades of “C” or better
Corequisites: NUR 2310L
A developmental approach is utilized to study the nursing care of the child from birth through adolescence. Emphasis is on wellness, growth and development, and the nursing care of the child with alterations in physical and mental health.
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NUR 2310C - Pediatric Nursing
4 credits
Prerequisites: NUR 2211C and NUR 2420C both with a grade of “C” or better
This didactic and clinical course utilizes a developmental approach to study the nursing care of the child from birth through adolescence. Emphasis is placed on wellness, growth and development, and the nursing care of the child with alterations in physical and mental health.
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NUR 2310L - Pediatric Nursing Clinical - AS
2 credits
Prerequisites: NUR 1211 and NUR 1211L both with grades of “C” or better
Corequisites: NUR 2310
The clinical setting provides the student with the opportunity to develop his/her role as provider of care, manager of care, and professional within the discipline of nursing as it relates to the care of children.
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NUR 2420C - Maternal Nursing
4 credits
Prerequisites: NUR 1050C , NUR 1511C , and NUR 2144 , all with a grade of “C” or better
This didactic and clinical course focuses on the nursing care of childbearing women and their families through all stages of pregnancy and childbirth, as well as care of the newborn. Emphasis is on the process of labor, birth, and recovery, teaching about pregnancy, and parenting skills. An overview of women’s health issues is also included.
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NUR 2424 - Maternal Nursing Concepts - AS
1 credit
Prerequisites: NUR 1034 , NUR 1214L , NUR 2144 (or NUR 2145) all with a grades of “C” or better and NUR 1034L
Corequisites: NUR 2033 and NUR 2033L
This course focuses on the nursing care of childbearing women and their families through all stages of pregnancy and childbirth, as well as care of the newborn. Emphasis is on the process of labor, birth, and recovery, teaching about pregnancy, and parenting skills. An overview of women’s health issues is also included.
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NUR 2424L - Maternal Nursing Clinical - AS
1 credit
Prerequisites: NUR 1211 and NUR 1211L both with grades of “C” or better
Corequisites: NUR 2424
The clinical setting provides the student with the opportunity to care for women and to prepare women for childbirth as well as develop the roles of the nurse as provider of care, manager of care, and professional within the discipline of nursing. Mental health concepts will be integrated throughout the course and these concepts will be applied to patient care.
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NUR 2440 - Nursing Concepts Children and Women’s Health
3 credits
Prerequisites: NUR 1034 with a grade of “C” better, NUR 1034L , NUR 1214L with a grade of “C” better
Corequisites: NUR 2440L
This course introduces concepts related to sexuality, reproduction, and growth and development of the client from neonate through adolescents. The concepts emphasized in this course are family dynamics, reproduction/sexuality, immunity, and safety.
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NUR 2440L - Nursing Concepts: Children and Women’s Health Clinical
2 credits
Prerequisites: NUR 1034 with a grade of “C” or better, NUR 1034L , NUR 1214L with a grade of “C” or better
Corequisites: NUR 2440
This course provides clinical experiences for students to explore and solidify the concepts covered in Nursing Concepts: Children and Women’s Health Concepts. Upon completion the students will be able to provide safe and effective care for patients/clients and families in a community context.
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NUR 2520 - Mental Health Nursing Concepts - AS
2 credits
Prerequisites: NUR 1511 with a grade of “C” or better
Corequisites: NUR 2520L
Mental health nursing focuses on concepts related to care of individuals and families experiencing mental health disorders.
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NUR 2520L - Mental Health Nursing Clinical -AS
1 credit
Prerequisites: NUR 1511 with a grade of “C” or better
Corequisites: NUR 2520
This course provides clinical and laboratory experiences for students to apply the concepts related to the care of individuals and families experiencing mental health disorders.
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NUR 2530 - Nursing for Clients with Major Mental Health Disorders - AS
1 credit
Prerequisites: Acceptance into the Nursing Program
Corequisites: NUR 2260 and NUR 2260L
This third mental health course assists students in understanding dynamics of human behavior and acquiring knowledge of mental health concepts related to major mental health disorders, including Mood Disorders, Schizophrenia, and Substance Abuse. This course builds on mental health concepts taught in the first two courses in the series. Select mental health experiences and activities will be incorporated into NUR 2260L , Adult Nursing II Clinical, for Basic and Advanced Placement students. These clinical learning experiences will provide students with the opportunity to further develop their roles as provider of care, manager of care, and professional within the discipline of nursing. NUR 2530 may require students to utilize some basic computer skills and computer-assisted instruction.
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NUR 2941L - Clinical Preceptorship - AS
2 credits
Prerequisites: NUR 2033 with a grade of “C” or better, NUR 2033L , (NUR 2440 with a grade of “C” or better and NUR 2440L Or NUR 2424 with a grade of “C” or better)
This course provides the culminating experience for the student nurse where the focus is clinical experience and the transition of the student from the educational setting into the role of the clinical professional registered nurse.
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NUR 2942L - Clinical Preceptorship
2 credits
Prerequisites: NUR 2211C and NUR 2420C , both with a “C” or better
This course provides the culminating experience for the student nurse where the focus is clinical experience and the transition of the student from the educational setting into the role of the clinical professional registered nurse. Faculty will provide the final preparation for students to take the NCLEX-RN.
NUR 2942L is equivalent to NUR 2941L
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NUR 3066C - Advanced Health Assessment
3 credits
Prerequisites: Acceptance into the RN to BSN Program. Current valid, unencumbered, and unrestricted RN license.
This course is designed to build on and develop the student’s knowledge and skills for obtaining a thorough health interview and performing a comprehensive physical examination for individuals across the lifespan and diverse cultures. Interview skills, therapeutic communication, and the nursing process are utilized to prioritize the physical examination. Health promotion and disease prevention are incorporated into the education of individuals and families. A digital- simulated clinical experience provides the student with opportunities to develop an understanding of a multicultural approach to client interviewing, assessment, prevention, and planning of care.
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NUR 3125 - Pathophysiology for Nursing Practice
3 credits
Prerequisites: Acceptance into the RN to BSN Program. Current valid, unencumbered, and unrestricted RN license.
This course builds upon the student’s knowledge of human anatomy and physiology, nursing science, genetics, and growth and development. An in-depth integration of normal and altered physiological and pathologic mechanisms of body systems and life span development and dysfunction are examined. A variety of episodic and chronic health challenges from individual, family and community perspectives will be explored. This is a web-based course requiring students to complete assignments and learning activities online.
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NUR 3145 - Pharmacology and Alternative Therapeutics
3 credits
Prerequisites: Acceptance into the RN to BSN Program. Current valid, unencumbered, and unrestricted RN license.
This course builds on the student’s knowledge of pharmacology and therapeutics. Major categories of pharmacological agents and alternative, nutritional, and complimentary therapies are explored. Application of pharmacologic concepts, drug interactions, legal responsibilities, and nursing considerations are examined.
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NUR 3655 - Multicultural Nursing
3 credits
Prerequisites: Acceptance into the RN to BSN Program. Current valid, unencumbered, and unrestricted RN license.
The course examines the ethnic, non-ethnic, and cultural influences on beliefs, values, language, and practices in relation to health, illness, and health-seeking behaviors. Application of the nursing process and strategies to provide culturally competent care to clients and communities with respect to cultural norms, diversity, and individual differences and preferences are addressed.
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NUR 3805 - Professional Roles and Dimensions
3 credits
Prerequisites: Acceptance into the RN to BSN Program. Current valid, unencumbered, and unrestricted RN license.
This introductory course is designed for the returning RN and focuses on the issues and theories related to current professional nursing practice. The evolution of nursing as a profession and the role of the professional nurse are examined. An overview of selected nursing theorists and professional nursing practice in a dynamic health care delivery system are presented. This course is available to students as an online course and a face-to-face-format that is web-enhanced, requiring students to complete classroom and specific web-based assignments and activities.
Note: Taken in the first 9 credit hours of the RN/BSN program.
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NUR 3826 - Legal Ethical Aspects in Nursing
3 credits
Prerequisites: Acceptance into the RN/BSN Program; current, valid, unencumbered RN license. This course is restricted to students who are accepted into the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Program. In order to enroll in the 3000 and 4000 level NUR courses, students must complete ENC 1101 , ENC 1102 , and STA 2023 with grades of “C” or better. Students also must complete all science prerequisites as noted on the program page.
This course focuses on the areas of professional liability as it relates to negligence, intentional torts, and client consent. The role of the nurse is explored as it relates to patient advocacy and risk management. The student is introduced to the principles underlying legal and ethical issues and methods of rational decision-making related to healthcare. Critical laws and issues related to current professional practice are explored as follows: the moral foundations of professional practice; the elements of ethical decision-making; and maintaining ethical practice climates in healthcare delivery systems. This course is available to students as an online course and a face-to-face format that is web-enhanced, requiring students to complete classroom and specific web-based assignments and activities.
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NUR 4165 - Nursing Research
3 credits
Prerequisites: Acceptance into the RN to BSN Program. Current valid, unencumbered, and unrestricted RN license. NUR 3870 Informatics for Healthcare Professionals
This course provides an introduction to scientific inquiry and the research process in nursing and enables the student to understand and use published research. Scholarly inquiry, scientific integrity, scientific investigation, and research as it pertains to evidence-based nursing practice are explored. Issues and problems and the systematic evaluation of reports of empirical research are discussed. Evidence-based practice is discussed with students actively engaged in developing proposed evidence-based practice changes.
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NUR 4636 - Community Health Nursing Theory
3 credits
Prerequisites: Acceptance into the RN/BSN Program; current, valid, unencumbered RN license; completion of all of the RN/BSN Program courses (except NUR 4636L and NUR 4827C ). This course is restricted to students who are accepted into the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Program. In order to enroll in the 3000 and 4000 level NUR courses, students must complete ENC 1101 , ENC 1102 , and STA 2023 with grades of “C” or better. Students also must complete all science prerequisites as noted on the program page.
Corequisites: NUR 4636L
This course focuses on the promotion of health and the holistic nursing role in the community. The student is introduced to community nursing practice, concepts of community assessment, health promotion, health maintenance, disease prevention, and health education. The nursing care of clients across the lifespan is explored with attention given to the community as client. This course is available to students as an online course and a face-to-face format that is web-enhanced, requiring students to complete classroom and specific web-based assignments and activities.
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NUR 4636C - Community Health Nursing
4 credits
Prerequisites: Acceptance into the RN to BSN Program. Current valid, unencumbered, and unrestricted RN license.
This course focuses on the promotion of health and the professional practice role of the community health/ public health nurse. The student is introduced to the concepts of community / population assessment, health promotion, health maintenance, epidemiology, disease prevention, and health education. The nursing care of the community / population as the client is explored with attention to development of programs to address the three levels of prevention as well as health maintenance across the lifespan. Vulnerable populations within a community are addressed as well as disaster preparedness concepts. The course includes 45 laboratory hours during which the student explores the community, resources in place for public and community health, and proposes a project to address a community / public health nursing care problem in their community.
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NUR 4636L - Community Health Nursing Practicum
1 credit
Prerequisites: Acceptance into the RN/BSN Program; current, valid, unencumbered RN license; completion of all of the RN/BSN Program courses (except NUR 4636 and NUR 4827C ). This course is restricted to students who are accepted into the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Program. In order to enroll in the 3000 and 4000 level NUR courses, students must complete ENC 1101 , ENC 1102 , and STA 2023 with grades of “C” or better. Students also must complete all science prerequisites as noted on the program page.
Corequisites: NUR 4636
This course is a corequisite with NUR 4636 , Community Health Nursing Theory, and applies the concepts presented in that course in a variety of community health settings. The nursing care of clients across the lifespan is explored with attention given to the community as client. The course provides experiences with a preceptor and focuses on community assessment and teaching for the promotion of health, health maintenance, and prevention of illness. This course is available to students as an online course and in a face-to-face format that is web-enhanced, requiring students to complete practicum experiences with a preceptor along with specific web-based assignments and activities.
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NUR 4827C - Leadership in Nursing Practice
5 credits
Prerequisites: NUR 3870 Acceptance into the RN to BSN Program. Current valid, unencumbered, and unrestricted RN license.
This course focuses on the theory, concepts, and underlying principles of leadership in health care delivery systems. The methods and interpersonal skills to become an effective nurse Leader in various health care delivery systems are explored along with the concepts of professional organizations, decision making, power/ authority, health care policy and finance, cost effectiveness, problem-solving/change strategies, evidence based practice, evaluation/quality improvement, inter/intra-professional communication and collaboration skills, and leader behaviors. This course includes 45 clinical hours of leadership practice experiences.
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NUR 4847 - Clinical Decision Making
3 credits
Prerequisites: NUR 3125 with a grade of “C” or better; acceptance into the RN/BSN Program; current, valid, unencumbered RN license. This course is restricted to students who are accepted into the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Program. In order to enroll in the 3000 and 4000 level NUR courses, students must complete ENC 1101 , ENC 1102 , and STA 2023 with grades of “C” or better. Students also must complete all science prerequisites as noted on the program page.
This course emphasizes critical thinking and clinical judgment of the professional nurse. The decision making role of the nurse to affect desired client outcomes in a variety of settings is examined. Critical thinking skills and the ability to utilize the nursing process in clinical decision making are emphasized. This course is available to students as an online course and a face-to-face format that is web-enhanced, requiring students to complete classroom and specific web-based assignments and activities.
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NUR 4955 - Nursing Capstone
1 credit
Prerequisites: Acceptance into the RN to BSN Program. Current valid, unencumbered, and unrestricted RN license.
Corequisites: NUR 4827C
The Nursing Capstone Course is designed to be a culmination of the learning experiences through the leadership course (NUR 4827C) and the inclusion of the learning experiences in previous courses in the RN to BSN program. This course will utilize concepts and skills acquired throughout the program to develop a plan of implementation for an evidence-based practice project from a leadership perspective within a defined clinical setting. Concepts that are included in this course are professionalism, evidence-based nursing practice, critical evaluation of research, leadership as a nurse, ethical, legal and regulatory requirements for safe healthcare delivery, and social responsibility of the nursing profession.
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OCB 1000 - The Living Ocean
3 credits
Prerequisites: Demonstration of readiness for college-level computation and communication.
A study of the living ocean presented within the context of marine biology and biological oceanography, two closely related albeit distinct fields. This course emphasizes the basic scientific processes that affect marine ecosystems and the organisms in the sea. Using the delicate marine environment of Southwest Florida as a natural laboratory, students will have the opportunity to apply the concepts learned in the classroom to the field.
Note: This course was formerly OCB 1001C
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OCB 2010 - Marine Biology
3 credits
Prerequisites: Demonstration of readiness for college-level computation and communication; and (BSC 1010 andBSC 1010L or one year of high school biology) with a “C” or better.
Corequisites: OCB 2010L
This course is an introduction to the biology of the sea with an emphasis on the structural, physiological, and behavioral adaptations of marine life. Discussions will center on organisms from the smallest microbes to the largest marine vertebrates and the roles they play in marine ecosystems. Special attention will be paid to the delicate communities of Southwest Florida, including mangrove forests and coral reefs.
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OCB 2010L - Marine Biology Laboratory
1 credit
Prerequisites: Demonstration of readiness for college-level computation and communication; and (BSC 1010 andBSC 1010L or one year of high school biology) with a “C” or better.
Corequisites: OCB 2010
This laboratory course complements the lecture-based course OCB 2010 : Marine Biology, which examines the biological adaptations and diversity of life of the sea. Marine organisms and delicate Southwest Florida ecosystems will be studied through both hands-on laboratory activities and field trips.
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OCE 1001 - Introduction to Oceanography
3 credits
Prerequisites: Demonstration of readiness for college-level computation and communication.
An interdisciplinary exploration of the world’s ocean presented in a combined lecture-lab format. This course emphasizes the basic scientific processes that govern the ocean and focuses on the classic disciplines of geological, physical, and chemical oceanography. Using the delicate marine environment of Southwest Florida as a natural laboratory, students will have the opportunity to apply the concepts learned in the classroom to the field.
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OCE 1013C - Marine Science
3 credits
Prerequisites: Demonstration of readiness for college-level computation and communication.
This course will investigate the living and non-living components of aquatic ecosystems with a focus on current, local, marine, estuarine, and riverine issues. Students will learn foundational concepts in physical, chemical, geological, and biological oceanography and use them to analyze and discriminate between different open ocean and coastal ecosystems, evaluate the role of freshwater and water quality on coastal food webs, and explain the impact of humans on these systems. This course is intended to provide ample opportunity for laboratory and field trip investigations of the marine, estuarine, and riverine world using contemporary oceanographic instrumentation and technologies.
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PAD 2949 - Public Safety Administration Internship I
3 credits
Prerequisites: Successful completion of 18 college-level credit hours with a grade of “C” or better in one of the following public safety disciplines: Crime Scene, Criminal Justice, EMS, Fire Science
This course is a supervised field experience. Internship placement is arranged by the student, in partnership with the affiliated college department, in conjunction with public safety affiliated employers, such as criminal justice, fire science, or EMS agencies. This course will provide an opportunity for the student to observe the public safety agency in operation. Students will be expected to compare classroom theory with the day-to-day operation of the public safety agency to which they are assigned, including the roles and responsibilities of the professional in the field. Students will be required to complete 135 hours of supervised work. Student experiences will be documented and evaluated by the employer/supervisor and the professor.
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PAD 3003 - Introduction to Public Administration
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 , ENC 1102 , and three semester hours of college level mathematics; or permission from the appropriate academic Dean
This course provides a common foundation to students for understanding administration in the public sector. Among the themes, issues, and structures of public administration, the student will explore: the political system, the role of federalism and local government, bureaucratic politics and power, administrative law, ethics, and the various theories of administration that guide public managers. This course must be taken during the first semester of enrollment in the program.
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PAD 3113 - Executive Leadership
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 , ENC 1102 , and three semester hours of college level mathematics; or permission from the appropriate academic Dean
The purpose of this course is to provide a common foundation to students for understanding the role of the contemporary political executive with an emphasis on leadership, organization, personality and power, ideology, relationships, decision making, and policy creation.
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PAD 3204 - Financial Management in the Public Sector
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 , ENC 1102 , and three semester hours of college level mathematics; or permission from the appropriate academic Dean
This course is an introduction to budgeting in the public and non-profit sectors. The course concentrates on developing budget knowledge and skills essential for successful management performance.
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PAD 3393 - Principles of Crisis and Emergency Management
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 , ENC 1102 , and three semester hours of college level mathematics; or permission from the appropriate academic Dean
This course is an introduction to all phases of emergency management - from the social and environmental processes that generate hazards to vulnerability analysis, hazard mitigation, emergency response, and disaster recovery.
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PAD 3711 - Technology in the Public Sector
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 , ENC 1102 , and three semester hours of college level mathematics; or permission from the appropriate academic Dean
This course examines the issues related to managing digital technology in the public sector. This course introduces students to e-government applications, including planning, procurement, implementation, evaluation, and limitations of information technologies.
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PAD 3820 - Public Safety System Integration
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 , ENC 1102 , and three semester hours of college level mathematics; or permission from the appropriate academic Dean
This course compares and contrasts the various components of the public safety sector. The course examines the working relationship between public safety organizations and the effectiveness of the various service delivery models.
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PAD 3874 - Community Relations - Theory and Practice
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 , ENC 1102 , and three semester hours of college level mathematics; or permission from the appropriate academic Dean
This course will expose the student to community relations theory and practice within a broad range of public safety organizations. Students will understand why positive community perception of public safety is critical to funding and operational effectiveness. The students will explore the public safety responsibility in establishing business continuity both in preplanning and following a disaster. Each student will gain the insight and skills necessary to be effective in the community relations function of public safety administration.
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PAD 4034 - Public Policy
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 , ENC 1102 , and three semester hours of college level mathematics; or permission from the appropriate academic Dean
This course is designed to provide students with a broad perspective of the public policy process. Students will learn how public policies are initiated, researched, developed, implemented, and analyzed. Basic policy implementation will be explored, including the planning, analyzing, and resolution of issues at the local, state, and federal levels.
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PAD 4332 - Strategic and Operational Planning
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 , ENC 1102 , and three semester hours of college level mathematics; or permission from the appropriate academic Dean
This course is an introduction to how emergency managers use objective information to design, direct, and improve emergency services as well as plan AND facilitate results-based policy decisions.
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PAD 4414 - Human Resources in Public Service
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 , ENC 1102 , and three semester hours of college level mathematics; or permission from the appropriate academic Dean
This course is an introduction to the history of government employment and the structure and role of the American Civil Service. It explores the role of personnel policies and the rights and responsibilities of public servants and their effect on public service on American society.
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PAD 4426 - Public Sector Labor Relations
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 , ENC 1102 , and three semester hours of college level mathematics; or permission from the appropriate academic Dean
This course analyses bargaining and negotiating in political and academic content and provides a practical guide to those involved in contract negotiations. The course examines the skills needed to resolve disputes in the public sector through facilitation, mediation, and other alternative methods.
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PAD 4878 - Public Safety Administration Capstone
3 credits
Prerequisites: All General Education Core and Public Safety Degree Core coursework must be completed prior to enrollment. Public Safety Administration elective courses and foreign language courses may be taken concurrently. 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 , ENC 1102 , and three semester hours of college level mathematics; or permission from the appropriate academic Dean
During the course, the student will complete a professional project applying the knowledge gained from the core courses under the direction of a professor. Successful completion of the course requires demonstration of achievement of program learning outcomes. Student and professor feedback regarding the program will be obtained during the course and used for program improvement.
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PAD 4932 - Contemporary Issues in Public Safety
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 , ENC 1102 , and three semester hours of college level mathematics; or permission from the appropriate academic Dean
This course addresses a contemporary theme relevant to Public Safety Administration. The theme will be determined by consultation with students and safety agency leaders. Topics will address global or multidisciplinary issues in the field of public safety.
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PAD 4949 - Public Safety Administration Internship II
3 credits
Prerequisites: Successful completion of eighteen (18) credit hours (“C” or higher) of PAD (Public Administration, or Public Safety Administration) coursework. 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 is a supervised field experience. Internship placement is arranged by the student, in partnership with the affiliated college department, in conjunction with public safety affiliated employers, such as criminal justice, fire science, or EMS agencies. This course will provide an opportunity for the student to observe the public safety agency in operation. The student will be expected to compare classroom theory with the day-to-day operation of the public safety agency to which they are assigned, including the roles and responsibilities of the professional in the field. Students will be required to complete 135 hours of supervised work. Student experiences will be documented and evaluated by the employer/supervisor and the professor.
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PCB 3023C - Cell Biology
3 credits
Prerequisites: BSC 1010 and BSC 1010L (Biological Science I with Lab); BSC 1011 and BSC 1011L (Biological Science II with Lab) all with a grade of “C” or better. Prior to enrolling in any upper level course (course number beginning with a 3 or 4), students must complete the following courses with a grade of “C” or better: ENC 1101 , ENC 1102 , and three semester hours of college level mathematics; or permission from the appropriate academic Dean
This course offers a detailed examination into the molecular and cellular concepts of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells. The cell theory, cell organization, and various cellular processes and metabolic pathways including the cell cycle, meiosis, respiration, photosynthesis, DNA replication, and protein synthesis will be explored. Consideration will also be given to viruses, pathogens, advances in DNA technology, and contemporary laboratory techniques.
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PCB 3043C - General Ecology
3 credits
Prerequisites: BSC 1010 /BSC 1010L and BSC 1011 /BSC 1011L all with a grade of “C” or better. Prior to enrolling in any upper level course (course number beginning with a 3 or 4), students must complete the following courses with a grade of “C” or better: ENC 1101 , ENC 1102 , and three semester hours of college level mathematics; or permission from the appropriate academic Dean
This course covers the basic concepts of ecology, providing an introduction to living systems at the population, community, ecosystem, and landscape levels. Laboratory and field experiences are fully integrated into the course to support an inquiry-based study of ecological concepts through active learning strategies. Current technologies for use with ecological experimental design, data management and analysis, computer simulation modeling, and GIS applications will be employed.
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PCB 3063C - Genetics
3 credits
Prerequisites: BSC 1010 /BSC 1010L and CHM 2045 /CHM 2045L all with a grade of “C” or better in each course. 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 , ENC 1102 , and three semester hours of college level mathematics; or permission from the appropriate academic Dean
This combined lecture/lab course examines fundamental properties of both prokaryotic and eukaryotic organisms. It is designed to meet the requirements for upper division majors in biology, secondary education, or other pre-professional programs. The course addresses and integrates the basic concepts associated with the nature, organization, transmission, expression, recombination, and function of genetic materials. Consideration will also be given to population genetics, evolution, and modern advances in DNA technology.
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PGY 1800C - Introduction to Digital Photography
3 credits
Required: Student must have access to a digital camera with manual controls.
This course gives the learner a complete exposure to the fundamentals of photography as applied to digital image making, including optical principles, camera operation, lighting considerations, composition, digital image manipulation (the virtual darkroom), image management, metadata considerations, and issues of deployment on the World Wide Web. Course includes weekly assignments of hands-on field photography exercises for online submission and critique. Prospective students should have basic knowledge of the use of computers and have access to a digital camera with manual controls.
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PGY 1801C - Advanced Digital Photography
3 credits
Prerequisites: PGY 1800C ; digital camera with manual capability or permission of the instructor
Required: Students must have access to a tripod and a digital camera with manual focus capability and manual exposure controls.
This course continues the development of skills studied and acquired in the prerequisite PGY 1800C . The learner will study and apply sophisticated techniques of photography, digital photo editing and image management to her or his imaging work flow. Emphasis is placed on creative processes in planning and executing the photo shoot as well as post-shoot processing. Students will improve their skills in each area with intensive field photography projects and peer review of weekly photo assignments.
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PGY 2401C - Photography I
3 credits
Required: a manual 35mm camera and the purchase of darkroom supplies
Photography I is an introduction to basic aspects of black and white photography. The camera, lighting, film processing, printing, and presentation will be studied. Technical printing as well as the aesthetics of photography will be emphasized. This course requires a manual 35mm camera and the purchase of darkroom supplies.
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PGY 2404C - Photography II
3 credits
Prerequisites: PGY 2401C , or permission of instructor
This course is a continuation of PGY 2401C . It is designed to further develop an aesthetic and technical approach to black and white still photography.
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PHI 2010 - Introduction to Philosophy
3 credits
This is a basic course in philosophical thinking. Selected readings from Socrates to Sartre are included.
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PHI 2100 - Introduction to Logic
3 credits
An introduction to the analysis of informal and formal arguments; topics include syllogisms, propositional logic and inductive reasoning.
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PHI 2103 - Critical Thinking
3 credits
A course in practical reasoning designed to sharpen abilities at analyzing, evaluating, and constructing arguments. To assist in decision-making, there will be an appraisal of the evaluation of evidence, practice in the detection of fallacies and irrelevancies, and the testing of arguments for validity and reliability. Students will also learn to examine assumptions, question socratically, and analyze experiences and perspectives. These strategies will be applied to a number of real life situations.
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PHI 2600 - Ethics
3 credits
This course is a basic course in philosophical thinking about morality, moral problems, and moral judgments.
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PHI 2930 - Special Topics in Philosophy
3 credits
Prerequisites: Dean’s permission required
This is a basic course exploring a period, movement, or subject within the field of philosophy.
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PHY 1007C - Physics for the Health Sciences
3 credits
Prerequisites: Demonstration of readiness for college-level computation and communication; and MAT 1033 or higher with a minimum grade of “C”.
This is a one-semester course for students in the health sciences who need a background in physics which is broad in scope and stresses applications in the health field. The course enhances student learning of physical concepts through hands on activities and experiments.
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PHY 1020C - Fundamentals of the Physical World
3 credits
Prerequisites: Demonstration of readiness for college-level computation and communication.
Fundamentals of the Physical World is designed to provide a broad foundation in physical concepts to non-science majors. It emphasizes how physicists approach the problem of describing nature in terms of physical theories and the importance of experimental tests. This course addresses topics in mechanics, heat energy, wave motion, light, electricity and magnetism, and includes elements of modern physics. This is a state designated general education core course in natural sciences.
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PHY 2048 - General Physics I
4 credits
Prerequisites: Demonstration of readiness for college-level computation and communication; and MAC 2311 with a minimum grade of “C”.
Corequisites: PHY 2048L
This calculus-based physics course is the first part of a sequence of two courses. The sequence covers the underlying principles and laws of classical mechanics, oscillations, waves, fluids, sound, thermodynamics, electromagnetism, elements of optics, and modern physics.
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PHY 2048L - General Physics I Laboratory
1 credit
Prerequisites: Demonstration of readiness for college-level computation and communication; and MAC 2311 with a minimum grade of “C”.
Corequisites: PHY 2048
This laboratory course accompanies PHY 2048 and is the first part of a sequence of two courses. The sequence includes investigations that illustrate and explore concepts and principles related to force and motion, work and energy, rotation, gravity, properties of matter, electric charges and currents, resistance and capacitance, magnetism and electromagnetic induction, optics, and nuclear radiation. The course is designed to encourage the concept of “learning by doing” and enhance student learning of physical concepts. It introduces students to experimental procedures, techniques and equipment; it involves setting up the laboratory equipment, collection of data, interpretation of experimental data and preparation of a lab report.
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PHY 2049 - General Physics II
4 credits
Prerequisites: PHY 2048 and PHY 2048L with a minimum grade of “C” in each course
Corequisites: PHY 2049L
This calculus-based physics course is the second part of a sequence of two courses. The sequence covers the underlying principles and laws of classical mechanics, oscillations, waves, fluids, sound, thermodynamics, electromagnetism, elements of optics, and modern physics.
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PHY 2049L - General Physics II Laboratory
1 credit
Prerequisites: PHY 2048 and PHY 2048L with a minimum grade of “C” in each course
Corequisites: PHY 2049
This laboratory course accompanies PHY 2049 and is the second part of a sequence of two courses. The sequence includes investigations that illustrate and explore concepts and principles related to force and motion, work and energy, rotation, gravity, properties of matter, electric charges and currents, resistance and capacitance, magnetism and electromagnetic induction, optics, and nuclear radiation. The course is designed to encourage the concept of “learning by doing” and enhance student learning of physical concepts. It introduces students to experimental procedures, techniques and equipment; it involves setting up the laboratory equipment, collection of data, interpretation of experimental data and preparation of a lab report.
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PHY 2053L - College Physics I Laboratory
1 credit
Prerequisites: Demonstration of readiness for college-level computation and communication; and (a grade of “C” or better in (MAC 1140 and MAC 1114) or MAC 1147).
Corequisites: PHY 2053
This laboratory course accompanies PHY 2053 and is the first part of a sequence of two courses. The sequence includes investigations that illustrate and explore concepts and principles related to force and motion, work and energy, rotation, gravity, properties of matter, electric charges and currents, resistance and capacitance, magnetism and electromagnetic induction, optics, and nuclear radiation. The course is designed to encourage the concept of “learning by doing” and enhance student learning of physical concepts. It introduces students to experimental procedures, techniques and equipment; it involves setting up the laboratory equipment, collection of data, interpretation of experimental data, and preparation of a lab report.
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PHY 2054 - College Physics II
4 credits
Prerequisites: PHY 2053 and PHY 2053L with a minimum grade of “C” in each course
Corequisites: PHY 2054L
This physics course, based on algebra and trigonometry, is the second part of a sequence of two courses. The sequence covers the underlying principles and laws of classical mechanics, oscillations, waves, fluids, sound, thermodynamics, electromagnetism, elements of optics, and modern physics.
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PHY 2054L - College Physics II Laboratory
1 credit
Prerequisites: PHY 2053 and PHY 2053L with a minimum grade of “C” in each course
Corequisites: PHY 2054
This laboratory course accompanies PHY 2054 and is the second part of a sequence of two courses. The sequence includes investigations that illustrate and explore concepts and principles related to force and motion, work and energy, rotation, gravity, properties of matter, electric charges and currents, resistance and capacitance, magnetism and electromagnetic induction, optics, and nuclear radiation. The course is designed to encourage the concept of “learning by doing” and enhance the student learning of physical concepts. It introduces students to experimental procedures, techniques and equipment; it involves setting up the laboratory equipment, collection of data, interpretation of experimental data, and preparation of a lab report.
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PLA 1003 - Introduction to Paralegal Studies
3 credits
This course provides an overview of the training and purpose of paralegals. It examines the role of the lawyer and the paralegal in modern society, the ethical and professional practice standards applicable to both lawyer and paralegal, and surveys the various fields of law to be covered in the Paralegal Studies program.
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PLA 1103 - Legal Research and Writing I
3 credits
Prerequisites: ENC 1101 with a grade of “C” or better, or equivalent
This course presents an introduction to legal research including citation form, case law, reading and finding statutes, legislative history, constitutional law, administrative law, court rules, local rules, loose-leaf services, secondary references, computer research, and ethical considerations.
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PLA 2114 - Legal Research and Writing II
3 credits
Prerequisites: PLA 1103 with a grade of “C” or better
This course provides research and writing skills that the paralegal needs, with emphasis on legal writing and computer-assisted legal research. The course is intended to familiarize students with problems, procedures, and ethics in legal research and writing. Computerized legal research techniques using LEXIS are examined in depth to complement the techniques learned in PLA 1103 . Ethical issues in legal research and writing are explored in depth, in particular issues relating to computer-assisted legal research and internet resources.
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PLA 2200 - Litigation
3 credits
Prerequisites: ENC 1101 with a grade of “C” or better, or equivalent
This course is designed to familiarize the student with the structure of the federal and state judicial systems and their jurisdictions. It introduces the student to the basic litigation process and its procedural aspects by focusing on the federal and state rules of civil procedure and evidence. It includes comparisons of state and federal court rules, the drafting of pleadings, and ethical considerations relating to litigation.
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PLA 2202 - Torts
3 credits
Prerequisites: ENC 1101 with a grade of “C” or better, or equivalent
This course covers principles of tort litigation, lawyer and client relationships, causes of action, remedies and defenses, jurisdiction, commencement of lawsuits, rules of procedure, pleadings, gathering evidence, and ethical considerations.
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