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2022-2023 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Course Descriptions
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ACG 1001 - Financial Accounting I 3 credits Introduction to basic financial accounting principles and their application to current business practices for sole proprietorships. Major emphasis is placed on the accounting cycle, current assets and liabilities, merchandising and inventory, non-current assets, and payroll. This course is not designed to meet the program requirements for students enrolling in Fall 2014 or later in the AS Accounting Technology degree, the Accounting Technology Management Certificate, the AS Business Administration and Management degree, the Small Business Management Certificate, and/or the Business Development and Entrepreneurship Certificate. Credit is not given for both ACG 1001 and ACG 2021 .
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ACG 2011 - Financial Accounting II 3 credits Prerequisites: ACG 1001 This course builds on material introduced in ACG 1001 . Financial accounting principles are applied to partnerships and corporations. The major emphasis is placed on stockholders’ equity, long-term liabilities, subsidiaries, the statement of cash flows, and the analysis of other financial statements. This course is not designed to meet the program requirements for students enrolling in Fall 2014 or later in the AS Accounting Technology degree, the Accounting Technology Management Certificate, the AS Business Administration and Management degree, the Small Business Management Certificate, and/or the Business Development and Entrepreneurship Certificate. Credit is not given for both ACG 2011 and ACG 2021 .
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ACG 2021 - Financial Accounting 3 credits Students are introduced to the field of Financial Accounting for sole proprietorships, partnerships, and corporations. The course emphasizes the recording and analysis of business transactions and the study of the accounting cycle. Topics include accrual-based accounting concepts, internal controls, and financial statement preparation. Ethical accounting practices and their importance are embedded throughout the course. This course meets the requirements of the AS Accounting Technology degree, the Accounting Technology Management Certificate, the AS Business Administration and Management degree, the Small Business Management Certificate, and/or the Business Development and Entrepreneurship Certificate; it is also accepted by the State University System for transfer. Credit is not given for both ACG 1001 /ACG 2011 and ACG 2021 .
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ACG 2071 - Managerial Accounting 3 credits Prerequisites: ACG 2011 or ACG 2021 Introduction to basic managerial accounting principles and their application to current business practices for all forms of business organizations. Emphasis is placed on product costing, responsibility accounting and performance evaluation, budgeting, decision analysis and just-in-time philosophy.
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ACG 2450 - Accounting Software Applications 3 credits Prerequisites: ACG 1001 or ACG 2021 This course is intended for students desiring a working knowledge of computerized accounting using software commonly used in business. The course covers the five major systems commonly found in computerized accounting environments - general ledger, depreciation, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and payroll.
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ACG 2500 - Governmental and Not-For-Profit Accounting 3 credits Prerequisites: ACG 2011 or ACG 2021 This course covers definitions and operations of the various funds used in Government and nonprofit accounting: 1) fund accounting principles and concepts; 2) record keeping requirements; and 3) various tax reporting requirements and forms.
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ACG 2930 - Special Topics/Capstone-Accounting 1 credit Prerequisites: Successful completion of ACG 2021 or (ACG 1001 and ACG 2011 ), ACG 2071 , ACG 2450 or CGS 1000 , ACG 2500 , MAN 2021 , MTB 1103 , TAX 2000 , SLS 1331 , ECO 2013 , and ECO 2023 , 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 accounting program and gauge their ability to apply it. Students will engage in active discussions on accounting and tax related topics and issues, particularly those that relate to current events. This course also requires the student to write a short paper on a contemporary accounting topic or issue. Additionally, the student will prepare a cover letter and resume specifically for an accounting related position that he or she finds posted locally, nationally, or internationally. Students not working in an accounting related field or who desire to improve their current positions will be encouraged to apply for the positions they find. Successful completion of the course requires demonstrating learning outcomes from core courses by passing the comprehensive examination at the end of the course.
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ACG 3024 - Accounting for Non-Accounting Majors 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 addresses the use of accounting information by non-financial managers. Emphasis is placed on the interpretation of accounting information and the language of financial accounting to effectively participate in activities such as planning, investment, control and managerial decision making.
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ACG 3103 - Intermediate Accounting I 3 credits Prerequisites: ACG 2011 with a grade of “C” or better; 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 studies the accounting model, concepts, standards, and principles underlying the measurement and reporting of financial position, along with financial statement preparation. The major instructional emphasis is placed on a systematic and in-depth study of the financial statements and underlying records with special attention given to the elements composing working capital, investments, and assets. This is the first course in a sequence of three courses: ACG 3103 , ACG 3113 , and ACG 4123 .
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ACG 3341 - Cost Accounting 3 credits Prerequisites: ACG 2071 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 This course provides a study of the relationship of cost accounting to the control and decision-making functions of management. Emphasis is placed on the review of accounting for costs followed by a detailed consideration of product costing for both job order, process cost, and activity based costing systems. Major areas of instruction include the accumulation of cost data with detailed coverage of materials, labor and factory overhead, job order and process costing, activity based costing, budgeting, and standard costs.
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AMH 2010 - History of the United States to 1877 3 credits A survey of early U.S. history from before European settlement to the Civil War and Reconstruction. Emphasis will be placed on American social, political, and economic developments, the creation of the new Republic, Jacksonian democracy, territorial expansion and the Civil War and Reconstruction.
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AMH 2035 - History of the United States in the Cold War Era 3 credits This survey course provides students with a history of the political development of American society as the United States became more profoundly engaged with the larger world. Special emphasis is placed upon the politics of the Cold War at home and abroad, and the post-cold war challenges faced by the nation. Attention will also be given to the profound changes the nation has experienced on the domestic scene including the social movements of the postwar era and the changing United States economy since 1945. This course will use Hollywood films and other cultural products as lenses on these issues, allowing students to gain insight into the role historical context plays in cultural production.
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AMH 2070 - Florida History - (I) 3 credits Prerequisites: Demonstration of readiness for college-level communication. This survey course provides students with a history of the political, economic, social, and environmental developments in Florida from the pre-Columbian Era to the present. Special emphasis is placed on the lived experiences of people living in the state, political developments over the last several hundred years, wars, economic booms and collapses, immigration, environmental changes, and urban and rural development. Students will engage with primary and secondary sources, analyze photographs and films, take class excursions to historical sites (when appropriate), and engage in critical discussions of several issues in Florida’s history.
This writing-intensive course requires a minimum of 4,000 words across multiple college-level, faculty-evaluated written assignments. If completed with a “C” or better, this course will be counted toward partial fulfillment of the Writing Intensive course requirements.
(I) International or Diversity Focus
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AMH 2091 - African-American History - (I) 3 credits This course is a survey of the African-American experience from its African origins to the twenty-first century. Emphasis will be placed on African-American social, cultural, and political developments and the role African-American men and women played in the struggle for freedom, identity, and civil rights in the United States history and the African Diaspora.
(I) International or diversity focus
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AML 2010 - Literature of the United States I, to 1860 3 credits Prerequisites: ENC 1101 with a grade of “C” or better This course is a survey of the literature of the United States from Native American oral traditions to the Civil War. It centers on authors, texts, and the historical and cultural contexts of each period.
This writing-intensive course requires a minimum of 4,000 words across multiple college-level, faculty-evaluated written assignments. If completed with a “C” or better, this course will be counted toward partial fulfillment of the Writing Intensive course requirements.
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AML 2020 - Literature of the United States II, 1860 to Present 3 credits Prerequisites: ENC 1101 with a grade of “C” or better This course is a survey of the literature of the United States from the Civil War to the present. It centers on authors, texts, and the historical and cultural contexts of each period.
This writing-intensive course requires a minimum of 4,000 words across multiple college-level, faculty-evaluated written assignments. If completed with a “C” or better, this course will be counted toward partial fulfillment of the Writing Intensive course requirements.
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AML 2600 - Introduction to African American Literature - (I) 3 credits Prerequisites: ENC 1101 with a grade of “C” or better Students will be introduced to African American literature in the United States from the 18th century to the present. The course will cover major literary movements, history, themes, and cultural productions as they relate to the Black American experience. Upon successful completion of the course, students will understand the evolution of African American literature from the 18th century to the present as well as its significant movements, contexts, concepts, and figures.
This writing-intensive course requires a minimum of 4,000 words across multiple college-level, faculty-evaluated written assignments. If completed with a “C” or better, this course will be counted toward partial fulfillment of the Writing Intensive course requirements.
(I) International or Diversity Focus
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ANT 1410 - Introduction to Cultural Anthropology - (I) 3 credits This course is a subfield of anthropology focusing on human culture and the basic concepts and methods of cultural anthropology. Cross-cultural comparisons are emphasized to give a total perspective to the explanation of human behavior. Social, economic and political organization, kinship, sex roles, personality and ideology are also included.
(I) International or Diversity Focus
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ANT 1511 - Introduction to Physical Anthropology 3 credits An introduction to a subfield of anthropology focusing on the natural history of humankind with an emphasis on primates and humans, adaptation, anatomy, culture, evolution, genetics and variation.
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ANT 2534 - Race: Biology and Culture 3 credits Prerequisites: ENC 1101 with a grade of “C” or higher This course will be a study of the concept of race from the viewpoint of physical and cultural anthropology. Biology and Culture focuses on race and its effects in three main areas: historical, biological, and cultural. The concept of race is traced from its historical roots in the conquest era through its near-universal acceptance the last 200 years. The biology of human variation explains human differences and similarities, disclaiming race as an objective biological reality.
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ARC 1211 - Introduction to Architecture 3 credits This course introduces the student to the fundamental concepts, processes, and skills required for architecture through a series of three-dimensional studies and representational exercises. The students learn to create and discuss architectural principles. While this course provides an exposure and appreciation to beginner design students, it also introduces the students to the skills required for the study of architecture. These skills include the ability to make physical their conceptual ideas and topics, and to make graphic, oral, and written representation of these design ideas.
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ARH 1000 - Art Appreciation 3 credits This introductory course in art history is designed for the non-art major for the purpose of giving an understanding to the world of visual arts. This course includes an analysis of visual art made in a variety of media, potentially including painting, sculpture, photography, drawing, video art, and new media.
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ARH 1050 - History of Art I - (I) 3 credits A survey of the visual arts (painting, sculpture, architecture) from prehistoric times to the European Renaissance.
(I) International or Diversity Focus
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ARH 1051 - History of Art II - (I) 3 credits This course is a survey of the visual arts (painting, sculpture, architecture) from the early European Renaissance to the present.
(I) International or Diversity Focus
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ART 1201C - Basic Design 3 credits This studio course is a study of basic principles, materials and processes of two-dimensional design and its application to visual communication design. Through a series of interdisciplinary assignments, students develop a heightened awareness and sensitivity to the visual elements of design, increasing their confidence and creating two-dimensional images. Theoretical, practical, and visual aspects of the design process will be examined, and all assignments will stress both experimental and creative approaches to art and design.
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ART 1203C - Three-Dimensional Design (Sculpture) 3 credits Prerequisites: ART 1201C Basic Design This course is an introduction to concepts, tools, and materials relative to sculptural form and expression.
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ART 1300C - Drawing I 3 credits This course is a practical inquiry into the processes and potentialities of drawing through the investigation of elements, media, materials and concepts.
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ART 1301C - Drawing II 3 credits Prerequisites: ART 1300C , or permission of the instructor This course is a continuation of the experiences encountered in Drawing I with more complex problems and options.
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ART 1330C - Figure Drawing 3 credits Prerequisites: ART 1301C with a grade of “C” or better, or permission from instructor The purpose of this course is to help students obtain the skill of drawing the human form, including anatomy, observation, and fundamental exercise in gesture, contour, outline, and tonal modeling. Emphasis is on rendering, mood, expressions, and skeletal and muscular structure.
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ART 2012C - Media Exploration 3 credits Prerequisites: ART 1301C or ART 2501C - with a grade of “C” or better; or permission from instructor This course is intended to develop students’ abilities to conceptualize and choose the appropriate materials that will most effectively communicate their ideas. In using a variety of traditional and non-traditional materials, students will develop their own aesthetic and a strong critical vocabulary. Students will primarily explore their voices through the use of avant-garde means: installations, performance, video, or any combination. A collaborative project is required.
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ART 2205C - Color Theory 3 credits This class explores the basic principles of using color in the visual arts. Projects include familiarization with colors, color and value balance, color as expression, color as impression, color squares, color as construction, warm-cold colors, and the interaction of colors. The course also examines the science of color.
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ART 2500C - Painting I 3 credits Prerequisites: ART 1201C and ART 1300C , or permission of instructor ART 2500C is a studio course in visual problem-solving through experience with materials and concepts common to easel painting.
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ART 2501C - Painting II 3 credits Prerequisites: ART 2500C , or permission of instructor This course is a continuation of Painting I with emphasis on individual experimentation.
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ART 2527C - Abstract Painting 3 credits Prerequisites: ART 2500C and ART 2501C , with a grade of “C” or better By focusing on studio projects and assignments that develop a non-objective approach to color, line and form, this course explores the historical sources of the abstract painting tradition, including both Modern and Postmodern variations through oil painting.
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ART 2600C - Introduction to Electronic Art 3 credits ART2600C Introduction to Electronic Art is designed for understanding and applying basic design principles and terminology within the digital environment along with the study of the historical and theoretical development of new media in art. Students will be introduced to the idea and principles of image conception and industry standard’s tools and techniques.
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ART 2601C - Intermediate Computer Art 3 credits Prerequisites: ART 2600C with a grade of “C” or better This course serves to deepen students’ engagement with the computer as a tool for fine and professional arts. Students explore image making in relation to contemporary practices and work with alternative methods of using the computer as a medium.
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ART 2616C - Digital Art and Animation 3 credits Prerequisites: ART 2600C with a grade of “C” or better An introductory exploration of the issues and practices involved in the creation animation and digital art. The course focuses on an interdisciplinary approach to electronic media. Emphasis in this course is on developing time-based artworks where students will learn the technical and conceptual skills needed to produce video, animation, audio and other digital arts.
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ART 2750C - Ceramics I 3 credits This is an introductory course that encompasses the basic ceramics process, instruction in clay mixing, forming (pinch, coil, slab, and wheel), decorating, glazing, kiln loading and firing.
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ART 2751C - Ceramics II 3 credits Prerequisites: ART 2750C with a grade of “C” or better; or permission of the instructor This course is a continuing study in designing ceramic objects as well as in the making of clay, forming (pinch, coil, slab, and wheel), decorating, glazing, kiln loading, and firing, with an added emphasis on individual artistic expression.
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ASE 1000 - LPN Statewide Articulation Credit 11 credits Licensed Practical Nurse Statewide Articulation Credit
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ASL 1140 - American Sign Language (I) 4 credits An introduction to the linguistic structure and basic vocabulary of American sign language as used by deaf adults with an emphasis on the development of and values of deaf culture people in America.
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ASL 1150 - Intermediate American Sign Language (I) 4 credits Prerequisites: ASL 1140 - American Sign Language (I) Intermediate American sign language is a continuation of basic American sign language (ASL 1), and sign vocabulary used by the deaf community. The course will emphasize the history and culture of deafness in America, and the linguistic structure and visual, conceptual vocabulary of ASL. The development of intermediate expressive and receptive conversational sign language skills will be an important class objective.
(I) International or Diversity Focus
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AST 2002C - Astronomy 3 credits Prerequisites: (Demonstration of readiness for college-level computation and communication) and MAT 1033 or higher with a grade of “C” or better. This course provides a survey of astronomy as a quantitative observational science. It is designed to provide an introduction to the night sky, astronomical tools and methods, the historical development of our understanding of the universe, the solar system, stellar properties, the lives and deaths of stars, galaxies and cosmology.
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BAN 1004 - Principles of Banking/Credit Union Operations 3 credits This course provides a comprehensive introduction to the diversified services and operations in retail financial services such as banks and credit unions.The purpose, economic function, history, evolution, services, and trends of banks and credit unions are explored using the documents, language, and common practices of the industry.
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BCN 1040 - Introduction to Sustainability in Construction 3 credits This course is an introduction to the topic sustainability and green construction. The purpose of this course is to give the student an overview of design and construction delivery systems for high performance green buildings.
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BCN 1230 - Materials and Methods of Construction 3 credits This course is an introduction to materials and methods used in wood frame, masonry, concrete, and steel construction. Laboratory work will consist of hands-on-experience and field trips to construction sites.
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BCN 1272 - Blueprint Reading 3 credits This course is an introduction to the reading and interpretation of architectural working drawings. Topics include the history of recorded drawings; architectural and structural details; materials; structural, mechanical, and electrical systems; and related building code requirements. Emphasis is on residential plans.
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BCN 2710 - Construction Procedures 4 credits This course presents practices and problems related to construction, such as building codes and regulations, construction materials, construction methods, elementary structural design, surveys and real estate.
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BCN 4590 - LEED Certification and Sustainable Construction 3 credits Prerequisites: 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 appropriate academic Dean. This course will introduce students to the process of obtaining LEED certification. It also provides an overview of becoming a LEED AP and the role of the LEED coordinator in the project team. Participants will be able to understand the benefits and challenges of LEED certification for a variety of phases stemming from design, construction, and completion of the project. Students are also introduced to sustainable construction. Successful completion of this course is intended to prepare a student to sit for the LEED Green Associates exam in order to become a Certified LEED Green Associate. The LEED Green Associate credential denotes that a professional has the green building expertise and knowledge of green design, construction, and operations. The LEED Green Associates exam is only offered through the Green Building Certification Institute (GBCI).
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BCN 4703 - Construction Project Management 3 credits Prerequisites: BCN 4740 Construction Law “C”. Students must also 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 appropriate academic Dean. The student learns the aspects of managing and administrating a construction project by a comprehensive case study exercise.
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BCT 1760 - Building Codes 2 credits An introduction to the building codes and local zoning codes which are laws governing the construction of buildings. Other documents are discussed including: National Electric Code, Life Safety Code, and state building codes. In addition, testing agencies, accessibility, and governmental agencies which impact the construction industry will be discussed.
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BCT 1773 - Building Construction Estimating, Scheduling and Cost Control 4 credits Prerequisites: BCN 1272 This course introduces the student to techniques used to estimate the cost of structures, schedule labor and materials, and to analyze actual and estimated costs of construction to facilitate efficient management and administration.
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BCT 2730 - Construction Management 3 credits This course will introduce basic legal skills and knowledge needed to run a light construction office. Emphasis is on business organization, the Florida Mechanics’ Lien Law, Workers’ Compensation, liability insurance, Florida Construction Licensing Laws, and State and Federal tax reporting requirements. Direct and indirect costs of a small business are identified and explored. The student will also study questions similar to those found on the Florida State Certification Exam.
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BCT 3767 - OSHA Standards 3 credits Prerequisites: 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 appropriate academic Dean. The course places an emphasis on OSHA regulations as related to the construction industry. Construction safety awareness, procedures and practices are covered.
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BSC 1005 - Survey of Biology 3 credits Prerequisites: Demonstration of readiness for college-level computation and communication. Corequisites: This is a biological science survey course that is intended to serve as a general biology course for students who do not necessarily wish to pursue a career in science. The course may be taken concurrently with the associated lab, but the lab component is not required. Topics include basic chemistry for biological sciences, biology of the cell, heredity, evolution, phylogenic classification, ecology, and sustainability. The course emphasizes major biological concepts as they apply to current world issues.
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BSC 1005L - Survey of Biology Laboratory 1 credit Prerequisites: Demonstration of readiness for college-level computation and communication. Corequisites: BSC 1005 This laboratory course, which accompanies BSC 1005, introduces basic concepts in biology through laboratory experimentation. Hands-on exercises are used to explore topics introduced in BSC 1005 including biochemistry, cell biology, genetics, evolution, and ecology. The scientific method, proper laboratory techniques, and scientific data interpretation will be stressed.
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BSC 1010 - General Biology I 3 credits Prerequisites: (Demonstration of readiness for college-level computation and communication) and (BSC 1005 or 1 credit of high school biology) with a “C” or better. Corequisites: BSC 1010L This introduction to cell biology is designed to meet entrance requirements for upper division majors in biology, psychology, or other pre-professional programs. The course addresses and integrates concepts associated with the basic physical and chemical properties of living matter as they relate to the structure and function of the cell, cell reproduction, Mendelian and molecular genetics (DNA replication and gene expression), energy metabolism, metabolic control systems and cell-to-cell communication systems.
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BSC 1010L - General Biology I Laboratory 1 credit Prerequisites: (Demonstration of readiness for college-level computation and communication) and ( BSC 1005 or 1 credit of high school biology) with a “C” or better. Corequisites: BSC 1010 Recommended: CHM 2032 or higher This laboratory, which accompanies BSC 1010 , emphasizes the development of scientific reasoning, formulation of problem statements, and development of investigational techniques and data collection skills used to evaluate scientific hypotheses. Hands-on exercises and instrumental techniques common to studies of cell biology are employed to study topics introduced in BSC 1010 .
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BSC 1011 - General Biology II 3 credits Prerequisites: (BSC 1010 and BSC 1010L )with a grade of “C” or better Corequisites: BSC 1011L This course builds on the cell biology presented in BSC 1010 and examines the mechanisms of genetic change in populations, the adaptation of living things to their environment, the concept of niche and the processes leading to biodiversity, population growth and regulation, energy flow and biogeochemical cycling in the biosphere, and interactions of creatures with the living and non-living components of their ecosystems.
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BSC 1011L - General Biology II Laboratory 1 credit Prerequisites: (BSC 1010 and BSC 1010L ) with a grade of “C” or better Corequisites: BSC 1011 Hands-on exercises employing instrumental and field study techniques common to organism-level biological studies are introduced to examine topics in BSC 1011 . Laboratory exercises may include activities both on and off campus.
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BSC 1051C - Environmental Biology: Southwest Florida Ecosystems 3 credits Prerequisites: Demonstration of readiness for college-level computation and communication. This class, designed for non-science majors, studies the natural processes, field study methods, and the identification of biotic and abiotic components of the major ecosystems of Southwest Florida. The format of the class involves combined lecture, lab and field trip activities.
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BSC 1084C - Anatomy and Physiology 4 credits Prerequisites: Demonstration of readiness for college-level computation and communication. This is a one semester combined lecture/lab course in human anatomy and physiology. It includes principles and concepts of chemistry and biochemistry. Concepts related to the cell and tissues are covered in conjunction with concepts related to the structure and function of the body systems. Each system is presented in sufficient depth to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the human body. This course is an introduction to anatomy and physiology, chemistry, the cell, tissues, and the following systems: integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous, endocrine, cardiovascular, lymphatic, immune, respiratory, digestive, urinary, and reproductive. This course cannot be used as a substitute for any other anatomy and physiology course at this institution.
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BSC 1085C - Anatomy and Physiology I 4 credits Prerequisites: Demonstration of readiness for college-level computation and communication. Recommended: It is recommended that students complete BSC 1010 and BSC 1010L prior to taking this course. This is part I of a two-semester course in Anatomy and Physiology primarily intended for health science majors. This is an inquiry based lecture and lab integrated course and includes investigation on the structure and function of human systems including integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous and special senses. It is recommended that students complete BSC 1010 and BSC 1010L prior to taking this course.
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BSC 1086C - Anatomy and Physiology II 4 credits Prerequisites: Minimum grade of a “C” in BSC 1085C or BSC 1093C This is part II of a two-semester course in Anatomy and Physiology primarily intended for health science majors, designed to be the sequel to BSC 1085C. This combined lecture/lab course covers the following topics: endocrine system, cardiovascular system, lymphatic and immune systems, respiratory system, digestive system, nutrition, urinary system, fluids, electrolytes, acid-base balance, reproduction, growth and development.
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BSC 1093C - Anatomy and Physiology I 4 credits Prerequisites: Minimum grade of “C” or better in (BSC 1010 and BSC 1010L ) or testing (CLEP test for Biology) This is an advanced combined lecture/lab course designed for students in the health-related and biological fields. It covers introduction to anatomy and physiology, homeostasis, tissues, and the following body systems: integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous, and special senses. The course will expand upon previous biological concepts studied including: inorganic and organic chemistry, biochemistry, cell structure and function, and metabolism.
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BSC 1094C - Anatomy and Physiology II 4 credits Prerequisites: Minimum grade of “C” or better in BSC 1093C This is a combined lecture/lab course format designed to be the sequel to BSC 1093C . This course examines how the body’s organ systems work together to maintain homeostasis. The following topics are covered: endocrine system cardiovascular system, lymphatic and immune systems, respiratory system, digestive system, nutrition, urinary system, fluids, electrolytes, and acid-base balance, reproduction, growth and development.
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BUL 2241 - Business Law 3 credits This course is designed to develop the student’s understanding of the law as a social force which directs and guides both business and the consumer. Major emphasis will be law as it pertains to torts, governmental regulation, consumer protection, contracts, negotiable instruments, secured transactions, bankruptcy, employment law and other related topics.
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BUL 2561 - Cyber Law 3 credits Prerequisites: GEB 1011 This course will examine the various developing legal issues in the use of business information technology, including an examination of constitutional rights, intellectual property, and employment law. Other topics studied during the course are freedom of speech, privacy, privileged communications, copyright, and trademark. These issues and others will be examined as they relate to business operations in today’s complex electronic world.
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CAP 2140 - Digital Forensics I 4 credits Prerequisites: CTS 1131 , CNT 1000 , and CGS 2135 This course focuses on the search and recovery of digital forensic data on computers, network servers, mobile devices, and email.
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CAP 2141 - Digital Forensics II 4 credits Prerequisites: CAP 2140 This course utilizes advanced computer forensic software in the analysis of data existing on enterprise information systems, virtualized services, cloud based storage, and byod devices such as smartphones or tablets. Students identify key pieces of federal legislation and rules of evidence related to e-discovery and admission of digital data into formal proceedings.
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CCJ 1010 - Introduction to Criminology 3 credits In this course the student will be introduced to the theory of deviant behavior as it relates to criminal activity. Topics include theories of crime causation; statistical analysis of criminal behavior; past, present, and future social control initiatives; and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to explain and discuss various theories of crime causation and societal responses.
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CCJ 1020 - Introduction to Criminal Justice 3 credits In this course, the components and processes of the criminal justice system will be presented. Topics include history, structure, functions, and philosophy of the criminal justice system and its relationship to life in our society. Upon completion, students will be able to define and describe major components of the system and how they interact and relate to each other.
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CCJ 2930 - Selected Topics in Criminal Justice 1-3 credits This course is intended to explore a wide range of varying topics in criminal justice and to provide students with an increased understanding of the legal and ethical implications of the subject at hand. Topics to be offered will provide a broad range of specialized subject matter and will be selected in areas of current interest or in highly focused areas within the field of criminal justice. Topics may vary from one semester to another. Topics will be offered as one, two, or three credits and can be combined with other topics for up to three hours of elective credit.
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CEN 4330 - Advanced Database Development 3 credits Prerequisites: COP 2700 with a grade of “C” or better This course explores various topics in database management systems (DBMS), using a typical commercial DBMS (e.g., MySQL, SQL server). Administration, security, stored procedures, triggers, transactions, functions, data mining, data warehousing, and remote access to databases are some of the topics covered. The student is expected to demonstrate an understanding of these database concepts through creating, deploying, and utilizing various relational database designs.
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CET 2691 - Laws & Legal Aspects of IT Security 3 credits Provides an overview of legal issues common to computer security and interweaves business paradigms in order to offer a macro-context against which to view such issues. These issues topically fall within the parameters of privacy, intellectual property, computer crime investigation for network breaches, civil liability, and ethics of the Information Technology (IT) professional who is focused on network security.
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CET 4505 - Computer Operating Systems 3 credits This course is a study of the fundamental concepts, structures and organizations of operating systems. It includes the study of processes, threads, multi-tasking, concurrency and deadlocks, memory management and file management along with virtualization.
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CGS 1000 - Computer Literacy 3 credits This course introduces students to computers, the Internet, and common software applications. Students gain knowledge about computer hardware, software, the Internet, networking, and security of these systems. Students explore current operating systems, browsers, and email. Students are introduced to productivity applications such as word processing, presentations, spreadsheets, and database management. Students examine programming concepts and flowcharts; file management and file sharing within cloud systems are utilized for course activities.
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CGS 1100 - Computer Applications for Business 3 credits This course provides beginning level learning in the use of current computer applications used in the business world. Students use word processing, spreadsheets, database application, and presentation software.
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CGS 2108 - Computer Applications with Flowcharting 3 credits This course covers personal computer applications for the Windows environment such as word processing, electronic spreadsheets, presentation software, database activities, flowcharting, and advanced file management. This course is intended for students in the AS Computer Programming and Analysis and/or AS Network Systems Technology degrees and/or the related computer science College Credit Certificates.
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CGS 2135 - Introduction to Computer Forensics 3 credits Prerequisites: (CNT 1000 and CGS 2260 ) or (CTS 1131 and CTS 1133 ) This hands-on introductory course provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to begin a computer-based investigation. The course begins with an overview of computer forensics and then proceeds to introduce forensics tools, concepts, and documentation of evidence/procedures. The course uses common and accepted Incident Response Policies and Procedures for previewing and securing digital evidence. Topics include: the basics of computer evidence and basic forensic methodology.
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CGS 2511 - Advanced Spreadsheet Computing 3 credits Prerequisites: CGS 1100 or CGS 2108 This course utilizes a spreadsheet application to explore advanced spreadsheet concepts. The student uses spreadsheet software to analyze and evaluate data using formulas and functions, graphs, database capabilities, external data, and macros. Emphasis is placed on the student’s completion of class projects in an area such as accounting and finance.
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CGS 2811 - Disaster Recovery and Incident Response 3 credits This course is designed to provide the student with an understanding of the concepts and practices of contingency operations, including the administration of the planning process for incident response, disaster recovery, and business continuity planning.
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CGS 4183 - Web Design for E-Commerce 3 credits Prerequisites: COP 2823 OR COP 2830 This course introduces the student to the concepts and principles of designing software tools used in web applications for electronic commerce.
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CHD 1120 - Infant/Toddler Development 3 credits Students in this course will explore the physical, cognitive, language, motor, and social-emotional development of children from birth through age two and the importance of nurturing adult-child relationships.
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CHD 1134 - Management of Early Childhood Learning 3 credits (CDA/FCCPC eligible course) This course focuses on optimal coordination of home and child-rearing practices and expectations at a childcare facility. Carrying out supplementary responsibilities related to children’s programs will be stressed. This course is designed primarily for those seeking a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or other childcare training.
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CHD 1135 - Understanding Young Children 3 credits (CDA/FCCPC eligible course) This course focuses on building positive self-concept and individual strengths in young children. This course is designed primarily for those persons seeking a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or other child care training.
15 hour field placement |
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CHD 1220 - Introduction to Child Development 3 credits Students in this course will examine theoretical perspectives of human growth and development from prenatal through age eight. Specific attention will be given to the influence of the family and the environment on the developing child.
15 hour field placement |
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CHD 1332 - Creative Experiences for the Young Child 3 credits Students in this course will participate in an in-depth study of the creative activities that support the growth of both typically developing and atypically developing young children in language arts, math, science, social studies, art, music and movement.
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CHD 2324 - Early Childhood Language Arts and Reading 3 credits Students in this course will study language and literacy development and the connections between listening, speaking, writing, and reading. The role of the adult in creating developmentally appropriate activities and environments for fostering emergent literacy will be explored.
10 hour field placement |
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CHM 1020C - Chemistry for a Sustainable Future 4 credits Prerequisites: Demonstration of readiness for college-level computation and communication. This introductory chemistry course for non-science majors presents the general principles and concepts of chemistry, and explores its relevance in contemporary society. The course examines the role of chemistry in consumer products, food, medicine, materials /energy resources, and the environment.
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CHM 2025 - Introduction to College Chemistry 3 credits Prerequisites: Demonstration of readiness for college-level computation and communication. Corequisites: CHM 2025L This one-semester course is designed to prepare students planning to enter the CHM 2045 /CHM 2046 sequence. Topics to be covered include matter, energy, measurements, problem solving techniques, the atom, the Periodic Table, chemical bonding, chemical formulas, chemical reactions, stoichiometry, gases, liquids, solutions, acids and bases, equilibrium, kinetics and thermodynamics.
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CHM 2025L - Introduction to College Chemistry Laboratory 1 credit Prerequisites: Demonstration of readiness for college-level computation and communication. Corequisites: CHM 2025 This laboratory course begins by emphasizing the appropriate use of units and mathematical techniques important to chemistry, science, and health disciplines in general. An introduction to chemistry laboratory sampling and measurement techniques is included in the second half of the course. Stoichiometric calculations supplement work done in CHM 2025 . Selected aspects of inorganic nomenclature are included.
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CHM 2032 - General Chemistry 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”. Corequisites: CHM 2032L This one-semester course is designed for those allied health students needing a chemistry prerequisite. Topics to be covered include matter, energy, measurements, the atom, the Periodic Table, chemical bonding, formulas, reactions and stoichiometry, gases, liquids, solutions, acids and bases. Nuclear chemistry including radiation types and effects and the basics of organic and biochemistry will also be covered.
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CHM 2032L - General Chemistry for the Health Sciences Laboratory 1 credit Prerequisites: (Demonstration of readiness for college-level computation and communication) and MAT 1033 or higher with a minimum grade of “C”. Corequisites: CHM 2032 This laboratory/recitation course for health science and nursing majors develops laboratory skills and problem solving skills for chemistry and scientific measurements. The laboratory experiments are meant to reinforce the topics covered in the lecture (CHM 2032 ).
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CHM 2045 - General Chemistry I 3 credits Prerequisites: MAT 1033 with a grade of “C” or better AND (One credit of High School Chemistry) OR (CHM 2025 with a grade of “C” or better) OR (CHM 2032 with a grade of “C” or better) OR (CHM 1020C with a grade of “C” or better) Corequisites: CHM 2045L This course is the first half of a two-semester general chemistry sequence. It deals, in depth, with the topics of matter, chemical measurement, stoichiometry, atomic theory, bonding, molecular geometry, gases, liquids and solids.
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CHM 2045L - General Chemistry I Laboratory 1 credit Prerequisites: MAT 1033 with a grade of “C” or better AND (One credit of High School Chemistry) OR (CHM 2025 with a grade of “C” or better) OR (CHM 2032 with a grade of “C” or better) OR (CHM 1020C with a grade of “C” or better) Corequisites: CHM 2045 This general chemistry laboratory emphasizes safety, chemical measurement techniques, stoichiometry, molar mass determination, molecular structure and spectrophotometric measurements.
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CHM 2046 - General Chemistry II 3 credits Prerequisites: CHM 2045 and CHM 2045L with a grade of “C” or better in each course Corequisites: CHM 2046L This course is the second part of the two-semester general chemistry sequence. It covers thermodynamics, equilibrium, kinetics, oxidation-reduction and electrochemistry and properties of solids.
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CHM 2046L - General Chemistry II Laboratory 1 credit Prerequisites: CHM 2045 and CHM 2045L with a grade of “C” or better in each course Corequisites: CHM 2046 This laboratory course emphasizes thermodynamics, kinetics, equilibrium, acid-base reactions, and electrochemistry through appropriate laboratory-based investigations. Data collection, analysis, and presentation techniques employing graphing calculators, computers, and spectrophotometers are important features of this laboratory.
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