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2016-2017 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Course Descriptions
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ETD 1103C - Engineering Graphics I 4 credits Prerequisites: ETD 1320 Spatial visualization, descriptive geometry and design communication methodology are covered in this course. Students use computer graphics techniques to conceive, model, analyze, simulate, and evaluate civil engineering design ideas. Emphasis is on state-of-the-art Computer-Aided design and geometric modeling software tools.
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ETD 1320 - Computer Aided Drafting 3 credits This course provides an introduction to the use of Computer-Aided Drafting. It includes a review of computer hardware and software used in an automated drafting environment; concepts of how a drawing is stored and manipulated by the computer; commands necessary to do a simple drawing; and the actual drawing of a part. This course provides for the development of beginning skills in the use of a microcomputer, operating peripheral devices for CAD, and using AutoCAD software.
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ETD 1390 - Introduction to Revit Architecture 4 credits Prerequisites: ETD 1320 and BCN 1272 This is an introduction course using Revit Architecture software to produce three dimensional (3- D) designs and details of buildings. Topics consist of the techniques and methods to create architectural buildings to include: site plans, floor plans, elevations, roof design, sections/details, schedules/quantities and 3-D photo-realistic renderings.
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ETD 1530 - Drafting and Design (Manual) 4 credits This course covers specialization in architectural drafting. Expanded coverage in residential design with emphasis on functional floor plan layout, architectural standards, and construction methods as they relate to drafting are also included.
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ETD 1949 - Engineering Technology Internship I 3 credits Prerequisites: EGS 1001 and ETD 1320 , both with a grade of ―B‖ or higher, successful completion of 24 credit hours of program specific coursework, minimum GPA of 2.5, Internship Application, and permission of the Dean. Recommended: It is recommended that students take this course near the end of their degree program. In order to register for this course, students must complete an internship application with the School of Business and Technology. This course is designed to provide students with basic engineering technology work experience and is a cooperative program among the college, students, and local employers. Students are responsible for locating a suitable organization in which to obtain this work experience. Students will complete 75 hours of supervised work with an approved internship sponsor. Students are required to submit verification of hours worked and provide a written summary report to the professor at the end of the internship.
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ETD 2340 - Advanced Computer Aided Drafting 3 credits Prerequisites: ETD 1320 This course is an introduction of hardware/software configurations required for the automated drafting environment. The operating system hierarchy and how drawings are stored, edited, copied, deleted, and renamed; file specifications and protection; how to log in and log out from the CAD work station (to include remote operations); and the commands necessary for basic drawing utilities are covered. Different methods of generating commands are also covered. AutoCAD software is used.
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ETD 2930 - Special Topics/Capstone-Engineering Technologies 1 credit Prerequisites: Successful completion of all foundation courses and at least 4 advanced courses 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 Architectural Design and Construction Technology and AS Civil Engineering Technology Programs and gauge their ability to apply it. Students will engage in active discussions on engineering 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 engineering topic or issue. Additionally, the student will prepare a cover letter and resume specifically for a design or engineering related position that he or she finds posted locally, nationally, or internationally. Students not working in a related field or who desire to improve their current positions will be encouraged to apply for the positions they find. Successful completion of the course requires demonstrating learning outcomes from core courses by passing the comprehensive examination at the end of the course. Students are also strongly encouraged to take one or more appropriate industry recognized certification examinations during this course, if they have not already done so.
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ETD 2949 - Engineering Technology Internship II 3 credits Prerequisites: ETD 1949 and (GIS 1045 or BCT 1773 ), both with a grade of “B” or higher, 24 credit hours of program specific coursework, minimum GPA of 2.5, Internship Application, and permission of the Dean Recommended: It is recommended that students take this course near the end of their degree program. In order to register for this course, students must complete an internship application with the School of Business and Technology. This course builds upon the experience learned in ETD 1949 ; it is designed to provide students with advanced engineering technology work experience and is a cooperative program among the college, students, and local employers. Students are responsible for locating a suitable organization in which to obtain this work experience. Students will complete 75 hours of supervised work with an approved internship sponsor. Students are required to submit verification of hours worked and provide a written summary report to the professor at the end of the internship.
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ETI 1110C - Introduction to Quality Assurance 3 credits This course introduces the methods and techniques used to measure, maintain, and continuously improve quality in the manufacturing process in order to achieve product quality assurance.
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ETI 1420C - Manufacturing Processes and Materials 3 credits This course is an introduction to the characteristics and behaviors of various materials. Topics include the interrelationships of structure, property, performance, and material selection; sustainability; and the use of engineering materials such as metals, ceramics, polymers, solvents, electronic materials, and composites in industrial applications.
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ETI 1701 - Industrial Safety 3 credits This course covers practical and operational health and safety procedures and practices as defined by OSHA regulations, including hazardous situations in industrial plants and the precautions to be observed and practiced to perform work activities safely. Among the topics covered are industrial safety hazards; electrical safety; working with chemicals, gases, solvents, and materials; personal protective equipment; and maintaining safe working conditions. Upon completion of the course, students will be eligible for OSHA certification.
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ETM 1010 - Mechanical Measurement and Instrumentation 3 credits This course exposes students to applied practical mechanical and electronic measurement tools and techniques encountered in the manufacturing environment.
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EVR 1001C - Introduction to Environmental Science 3 credits Prerequisites: SB1720 Testing Exemption or successful completion of all Developmental courses Environmental science is an interdisciplinary study of interactions between the environment - physical, chemical and geological systems - and living organisms. Special emphasis is given to understanding the basic requirements of life and how human activities can degrade ecosystem services. Students learn about the rapidly changing earth by examining local and global case studies, and develop ideas for conserving biodiversity and living sustainably. Assignments may incorporate data analyses, satellite mapping, field trips, habitat monitoring, and laboratory activities.
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FFP 0010C - Firefighter I Minimum Standards - PSAV (*) 206 clock hours Prerequisites: Admission to the Firefighter Minimum Standards Certificate Program and the successful completion of the Florida SouthWestern State College Physical Ability Test (PAT) This program is held at the North Naples Fire Training Center. This course is designed to prepare students for the State of Florida Firefighter II Certification exam. This minimum standards certification course for firefighters is a mentally, physically, and emotionally challenging and includes both classroom and practical application elements. The 206 clock hour course is 12 weeks in length and is scheduled on weeknights and weekends. Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be eligible to continue to the next phase of the program in FFP 0020C , Firefighter II Minimum Standards.
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FFP 0020C - Firefighter II Minimum Standards - PSAV (*) 192 clock hours Prerequisites: Admission to the Firefighter Minimum Standards Certificate Program This program is held at the North Naples Fire Training Center. This course is designed to prepare students to be eligible to sit for State of Florida Firefighter II certification. This minimum standards certification course for firefighters is a mentally, physically, and emotionally challenging program that includes both classroom and practical application elements. The 192 hour course runs for 12 weeks: meetings are scheduled weeknights and weekends. Upon successful completion, the student will be eligible to sit for State of Florida Firefighter II Certification exam.
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FFP 1000 - Introduction to Fire Protection – AS 3 credits This course is a study of the philosophical and historical backgrounds of fire protection services including the organization and function of federal, state, county and private fire protection agencies, a review of municipal fire defenses, fire prevention principles, techniques of fire control, codes and ordinances, the problems for the fire administrator, and an overview of professional fire protection career opportunities.
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FFP 1304 - Fire Apparatus Operations - AS 3 credits Prerequisites: FFP 1000 or higher all with a grade of “C” or higher, or current State of Florida Certified Firefighter II In this course, students will discuss driving laws and driving techniques for fire equipment; fire pump operations; apparatus maintenance; and emergency vehicle operations. This course meets part of the course requirements for Florida State Pump Operator Certification.
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FFP 1505 - Fire Prevention Practices - AS 3 credits Prerequisites: FFP 1000 or higher with a grade of “C” or higher, or current State of Florida Certified Firefighter II This course is a survey of the principles of fire prevention and investigation; a study of fire hazards in various occupancies; a review of fire prevention codes; a study of procedures and techniques of fire prevention inspection to include the recognition and elimination of fire hazards, public relations, methods of determining the area of fire origin, fire cause, fire spread and location, and preservation of evidence. Meets part of the course requirements for Fire Inspector I, Fire Officer I, and Special Fire Safety Inspector Certification.
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FFP 1510 - Fire Codes and Standards - AS 3 credits Prerequisites: FFP 1000 or higher with a grade of “C” or higher, or current State of Florida Certified Firefighter II This course is a study of the codes and standards for building construction, which are used to identify and prevent design deficiencies responsible for the spread of fire, heat, and smoke in existing and new buildings. Meets course requirements for Florida State Fire Inspector Certification.
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FFP 1540 - Private Fire Protection Systems - AS 3 credits Prerequisites: FFP 1000 or higher with a grade of “C” or higher, or current State of Florida Certified Firefighter II This course is a survey of fire protection systems and domestic water supply. The operational features and functional characteristics of fire detection and suppression systems and devices are studied. Meets part of the course requirements for Fire Inspector I, Fire Investigator I, and Fire Officer I Certification.
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FFP 1541 - Private Fire Protection Systems II - AS 3 credits Prerequisites: FFP 1540 with a grade of “C” or higher This is a survey of pre-engineered and portable systems, extinguishing agents, inspection procedures for code compliance and enforcement, and alarm systems.
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FFP 1824 - Basic Incident Management – AS 1 credit In this course, the principles and features of an incident command system will be examined: how an incident command system is organized; incident facilities and their purposes (such as but not limited to command post, staging area, bases, camps, and heliports); and incident resources, such as strike teams, task forces and single resources.
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FFP 1825 - Intermediate Incident Management – AS 1 credit This course lists and describes the duties of various positions within the incident command system. Students will examine the incident management organization for a given incident or event, including appropriate procedures for establishing command, transferring command, and terminating an incident. Students will learn about effective incident resource management including logistics, finance, administration, and record-keeping, and the incident planning processes will be reviewed.
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FFP 1832 - Emergency Response to Terrorism – AS 1 credit This course will introduce first responders to the consequences of emergency response to terrorism. The response to terrorism track will include basic concepts for first responders, tactical considerations, and incident management.
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FFP 2111 - Fire Chemistry - AS 3 credits Prerequisites: FFP 1000 or higher with a grade of “C” or higher, or current State of Florida Certified Firefighter II The Chemistry Program is designed to address knowledge and skills pertaining to chemistry that will be useful to the Hazardous Materials Technician. The course features forms of matter, energy, common substances, chemical formulas/structure and bonding of atoms, molecules, isotopes, chemical reactions, and physical effects of chemical exposure to victims. Particular emphasis is placed on how this knowledge can be effectively used at a Hazardous Materials incident.
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FFP 2120 - Building Construction for the Fire Service - AS 3 credits Prerequisites: FFP 1000 or higher with a grade of “C” or higher, or current State of Florida Certified Firefighter II This course is a study of the various complexities of building construction and the effect on fire detection, inspection, and prevention; safety and suppression; and definitions and terminology used in construction. The course includes a study of the principles of construction that affect the behavior of buildings on fire. Meets part of the course requirements for Florida State Fire Investigator I, Fire Officer I, and Fire Inspector I Certification.
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FFP 2301 - Fire Service Hydraulics - AS 3 credits Prerequisites: FFP 1000 or higher all with a grade of “C” or higher, or current State of Florida Certified Firefighter II This course is a study of how good fire streams are developed; a study of properties of water and distribution of pressures in dynamic and static systems; friction loss in hoses and pipes; and factors which influence water loss. Meets part of the course requirements for Florida State Pump Operator Certification.
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FFP 2521 - Construction Documents and Plan Review - AS 3 credits Prerequisites: FFP 1000 or higher with a grade of “C” or higher, or current State of Florida Certified Firefighter II This course is a study of all aspects of the blueprint reading which enables the individual to better perform the duties of fire inspector. Also included is a study of building plans examination. Meets course requirements for Florida State Fire Inspector Certification.
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FFP 2610 - Fire Cause and Origin - AS 3 credits Prerequisites: FFP 1000 or higher with a grade of “C” or higher, or current State of Florida Certified Firefighter II This course presents an examination of sources of ignition, investigation of structure fires and grass/wild land fires; automobile, motor vehicle, and ship fires; and electrical causes of fires. The student will also examine clothing and fabric fires; documentation of the fire scene; alarm and detection systems; and the storage, handling, and use of hazardous materials. The course is designed to enhance the investigation, detection, and determination of the cause and origin of fire. Meets course requirements for Florida State Arson Investigator Certification.
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FFP 2630 - Latent Investigations - AS 3 credits Prerequisites: FFP 1000 or higher with a grade of “C” or higher, or current State of Florida Certified Firefighter II This course examines explosives and explosive combustion, chemical fires and hazardous materials, and resources for investigating fires. The students will also study fire-related deaths and injuries, arson as a crime, arson law, report writing, courtroom testimony, and citations. The course is designed to enhance the investigation, detection, and determination of the cause and origin of fire. This course meets course requirements for Florida State Arson Investigator Certification.
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FFP 2706 - Public Information Officer - AS 3 credits Prerequisites: FFP 1000 or higher with a grade of “C” or higher, or current State of Florida Certified Firefighter II This course prepares the student to serve effectively as an organizational spokesperson, according to current practices in the profession of public relations and numerous examples from the fire service. Particular emphasis will be placed on case studies in crisis communications and the role of the Public Information Officer in the Incident Command System.
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FFP 2720 - Fire Company Officer Leadership - AS 3 credits Prerequisites: FFP 1000 or higher with a grade of “C” or higher, or current State of Florida Certified Firefighter II This course is a study of the basic concepts of fire company leadership, including effective communications, leadership tools, problem solving, and goal achievement of a fire company officer. Emphasis is placed on the role and responsibilities of the officer in a fire company setting. Meets part of the course requirements for Florida State Fire Officer I Certification.
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FFP 2740 - Fire Service Course Delivery - AS 3 credits Prerequisites: FFP 1000 or higher with a grade of “C” or higher, or current State of Florida Certified Firefighter II This course is a study of the instructor’s responsibility in the communication of learning and teaching objectives and use of instructional aids. This course meets part of Fire Officer I, Fire Instructor I, Fire Instructor II, and Fire Instructor III course requirements for Florida State Fire Company Officer Certification.
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FFP 2741 - Fire Service Course Design - AS 3 credits Prerequisites: (FFP 1000 or higher all with a grade of “C” or higher or current State of Florida Certified Firefighter II) and completion of FFP 2740 with a grade of “C” or higher This course covers the principles of effective curriculum design. It stresses the principles of adult learning and student-centered learning. Designing courses and units that address learning, performance, and behavioral objectives is the program goal.
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FFP 2770 - Ethical and Legal Issues in the Fire Service - AS 3 credits Prerequisites: FFP 1000 or higher with a grade of “C” or higher, or current State of Florida Certified Firefighter II This course deals with the entire spectrum of issues facing today’s fire service leaders. Topics include labor relations, human rights and diversity, conflicts of interest, and frameworks for ethical decision-making. This course meets part of the requirements for Florida State Fire Officer II Certification.
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FFP 2780 - Fire Department Administration – AS 3 credits This course is an introduction into the managing of fire services and community fire protection programs. Relationships between the insurance industry, the professional community, and contemporary management and planning concepts are analyzed.
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FFP 2810 - Firefighting Tactic and Strategy I - AS 3 credits Prerequisites: FFP 1000 or higher with a grade of “C” or higher, or current State of Florida Certified Firefighter II This course is a study of the basic concepts involved in firefighting. The student will study fire behavior, firefighting fundamentals, principles of extinguishing fires, and the importance of preplanning. Meets part of the course requirements for Fire Officer I Certification.
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FFP 2811 - Firefighting Tactic and Strategy II - AS 3 credits Prerequisites: (FFP 1000 or higher with a grade of “C” or higher or current State of Florida Certified Firefighter II) and completion of FFP 2810 with a grade of “C” or higher This course is a continuation of the basic concepts involved in firefighting. Students will examine fire behavior in various occupancies, analyze life-safety issues, and study basic fire procedures through scenarios and case studies. Students will explore the importance of safety in all aspects of fire and rescue operations. This course meets part of the course requirements for Fire Officer I Certification.
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FIL 1000 - Film Appreciation (I) 3 credits The course is designed to provide a general introduction to the discipline of film studies through screenings of American and/or international films, readings, discussion, and writing. The course will also offer basic theoretical approaches to the various genres of narrative cinema as well as different modes of nonfiction cinema (documentary and avant-garde film practices), so that students will understand how cinema has developed globally and locally as art, technology, and social practice from the late 19th century to the digital age.
(I) International or diversity focus
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FIL 2001 - American Cinema 3 credits This course explores how Hollywood films work technically, artistically, and culturally to reinforce and challenge America’s national self-image. An art form, an industry, and a system of representation and communication, American film is a complicated and profoundly influential element of American culture. This course is comprised of lectures, films, and forums designed to provide awareness of styles, images, and myths in cinema that influence or reflect American culture.
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FIN 2001 - Business Finance 3 credits Prerequisites: (ACG 1001 or ACG 2021 ) and MTB 1103 This course introduces the student to the fundamental concepts of business finance, provides an understanding of basic financial calculations, and acquaints the student with decision-making tools for a business. Major points of emphasis include financial forecasting, time value of money concepts, understanding the difference between cash and profit, and how and why to use accounting data in decision making.
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FIN 2100 - Personal Finance 3 credits Personal Finance is a course designed to help students understand the impact of individual choices on occupational goals and future earnings potential. This course provides a foundational understanding for making informed personal financial decisions. Topics include personal financial planning, personal investing, budgeting, tax planning, real estate and automobile financing, credit management, insurance protection, and retirement planning.
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FIN 3400 - Financial Management I 3 credits Prerequisites: ACG 3024 - Accounting for Non-Accounting Majors ; and prior to enrolling in any upper level course (course number beginning with a 3 or 4), students must complete the following courses with a grade of “C” or better: ENC 1101 - Composition I , ENC 1102 - Composition II , and three semester hours of college level mathematics; or permission from the appropriate academic Dean This finance course involves the study of financial analysis and decision-making from a management perspective. Topics include financial statement analysis, financial planning and forecasting, time value of money with analysis and computation tools, risk and rates of return, asset valuation, capital budgeting, and various financial decision-making tools and methods.
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FIN 3414 - Financial Management II 3 credits Prerequisites: FIN 3400 - Financial Management I ; and prior to enrolling in any upper level course (course number beginning with a 3 or 4), students must complete the following courses with a grade of “C” or better: ENC 1101 - Composition I , ENC 1102 - Composition II , and three semester hours of college level mathematics; or permission from the appropriate academic Dean This finance course expands on the financial concepts covered in Financial Management I (FIN 3400 ) and introduces more advanced topics involving financial analysis and decision-making from a management perspective. Topics include the capital budgeting process, working capital management, long-term debt and equity financing, the capital markets, and investment banking.
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FRE 1120 - Elementary French I - (I) 4 credits Prerequisites: SB 1720 Testing Exemption or successful completion of Developmental courses in reading and writing Designed for beginners or those with one year of high school French, this highly interactive course focuses on the dynamics of speech, literature, and culture.
(I) International or diversity focus
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FRE 1121 - Elementary French II- (I) 4 credits Prerequisites: FRE 1120 Designed for beginners or those with one year of high school French, this highly interactive course focuses on the dynamics of speech, literature, and culture.
(I) International or diversity focus
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FRE 2210 - Intermediate French Conversation and Composition- (I) 3 credits Prerequisites: FRE 1121 with a grade of “C” or higher, or permission of the instructor This course emphasizes oral and written expression in the French language and provides a brief review of French grammar.
(I) International or diversity focus
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FRE 2220 - Intermediate French I- (I) 4 credits Prerequisites: FRE 1121 with a grade of “C” or higher This course presents continued training in linguistic skills and an introduction to contemporary French life and culture.
(I) International or diversity focus
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FRE 2221 - Intermediate French II- (I) 4 credits Prerequisites: FRE 2220 with a grade of “C” or higher This course continues to present training in linguistic skills and an introduction to contemporary French life and culture. Major emphasis is placed on fluent communication in the French language.
(I) International or diversity focus
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FRT 2912 - Directed Independent Research - (I) 3 credits The primary purpose of this course is to provide students with an opportunity for firsthand, supervised research in French/Francophone language, linguistics, or culture. Course discussion and work will be conducted in the French language. Projects may involve inquiry, design, investigation, scholarship, discovery, or application in French/Francophone language, linguistics or culture. (I) Iternational or diversity focus
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GEB 1011 - Introduction to Business 3 credits This course provides a general outline of the nature of business, including ownership, management, and organization. Business operations such as finance and decision-making controls are emphasized. The legal and regulatory environment in which business operates is examined.
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GEB 1949 - Business Internship I 3 credits Prerequisites: GEB 1011 and (ACG 2011 or ACG 2021 ), both with a grade of “B” or higher, successful completion of 24 credit hours of program specific coursework, minimum GPA of 2.5, Internship Application, and permission of the Dean Recommended: It is recommended that students take this course near the end of their degree program. In order to register for this course, students must complete an internship application with the School of Business and Technology. This course is designed to provide students with basic business work experience and is a cooperative program among the college, students, and local employers. Students are responsible for locating a suitable organization in which to obtain this work experience. Students will complete 75 hours of supervised work with an approved internship sponsor. Students are required to submit verification of hours worked and provide a written summary report to the professor at the end of the internship.
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GEB 2430 - Ethics in Management 3 credits This course provides a practical approach to recognizing, evaluating, and addressing ethical issues in business that impact both individuals and organizations. It reviews the key ethical schools of thought and provides historical context. Case studies, current events, and classroom discussion provide material for analysis and defensible resolution based on considerations of critical thinking, reasoning, legal policy, and organizational and societal needs.
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GEB 2930 - Special Topics/Capstone-Business 1 credit Prerequisites: Successful completion of at least 27 core credits or permission of the Dean Required: THIS COURSE IS REQUIRED AND IS DESIGNED FOR STUDENTS PREPARING TO GRADUATE AND TRANSITION TO EMPLOYMENT AND/OR CONTINUING EDUCATION.
This capstone course will provide the opportunity for students to demonstrate what they have learned in the AS business program and gauge their ability to apply it. Students will engage in active discussions on business, management, accounting and finance related topics and issues, particularly those that relate to current events. This course also requires the student to write a short paper on a contemporary business or management topic or issue. Additionally, the student will prepare a cover letter and resume specifically for an administrative or management related position that he or she finds posted locally, nationally, or internationally. Students not working in a related field or who desire to improve their current positions will be encouraged to apply for the positions they find. Successful completion of the course requires demonstrating learning outcomes from core courses by passing the comprehensive examination at the end of the course.
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GEB 2949 - Business Internship II 3 credits Prerequisites: GEB 1949 and MAN 2021 , both with a grade of “B” or higher, 24 credit hours of program specific coursework, minimum GPA of 2.5, Internship Application, and permission of the Dean Recommended: It is recommended that students take this course near the end of their degree program. In order to register for this course, students must complete an internship application with the School of Business and Technology. This course builds upon the experience learned in GEB 1949 ; it is designed to provide students with advanced business work experience and is a cooperative program among the college, students, and local employers. Students are responsible for locating a suitable organization in which to obtain this work experience. Students will complete 75 hours of supervised work with an approved internship sponsor. Students are required to submit verification of hours worked and provide a written summary report to the professor at the end of the internship.
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GEB 4375 - Foundations of International Business 3 credits Prerequisites: Prior to enrolling in any upper level course (course number beginning with a 3 or 4), students must complete the following courses with a grade of “C” or better: ENC 1101 - Composition I , ENC 1102 - Composition II , and three semester hours of college level mathematics; or permission from the appropriate academic Dean This course will provide a basic, integrated understanding of the complexity of the international business environment and the challenges it poses for businesses which are engaged in cross border activities. The course introduces concepts and processes of global trade and foreign direct investment, international monetary system, regional economic integration, and foreign exchange markets. In a global economy, it is especially important to study differences between countries and understand how these differences are linked to the various strategic choices businesses adopt in order to compete internationally. Therefore, this course puts a special emphasis on national differences.
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GER 1120 - Elementary German I- (I) 4 credits Prerequisites: SB 1720 Testing Exemption or successful completion of Developmental courses in reading and writing This course is for beginners or those with one year of high school German. Training in communication skills is presented through typical conversation, contemporary readings, visual aids, and laboratory exercises.
(I) International or diversity focus
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GER 1121 - Elementary German II- (I) 4 credits Prerequisites: GER 1120 This course is for beginners or those with one year of high school German. Training in communication skills is presented through typical conversation, contemporary readings, visual aids, and laboratory exercises. (**) Offered if sufficient demand
(I) International or diversity focus
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GIS 1040 - Geographic Information Systems (GIS) 3 credits Prerequisites: ETD 1320 or CGS 1100 This course is an introduction to the use of GIS and the commands necessary to integrate databases with mapping applications. ArcView-GIS software will be used.
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GIS 1045 - Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Customization 3 credits Prerequisites: ETD 1320 or CGS 1100 ArcView-GIS Software is used to study commands and procedures used in mapping and developing charts and tables. Avenue, ArcView’s object-oriented programming language, is used to customize the ArcView graphical user interface. The basics of developing customized extensions are also covered. It is not necessary to have taken GIS 1040 first.
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GLY 1010C - Physical Geology 4 credits Prerequisites: SB 1720 Testing Exemption or successful completion of all Developmental courses This course is an introduction to the study of the materials, structures and features of the Earth and the processes that produced them. Topics addressed include classification of rocks, their origin, seismicity and plate tectonics in the Earth, glaciation, mountain building (orogeny), hydrology, weathering/erosion and geologic time. For both science and non-science majors. GLY 1010C and GLY 1100C may be taken in any order.
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GLY 1100C - Historical Geology 4 credits Prerequisites: SB 1720 Testing Exemption or successful completion of all Developmental courses This course is a study of the Earth’s history through the study of rock layers, the interpretation of fossils, environmental conditions in which fossils existed, and the dynamic interactions which brought about changes in Earth’s structure. The interpretation of the historical record and the evolutionary changes occurring among certain marine life and land flora and fauna is discussed. For both science and non-science majors. GLY 1100C and GLY 1010C may be taken in any order.
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HFT 1000 - Introduction to Hospitality Management 3 credits This course provides students with a broad overview of the hospitality industry and traces its growth and development. It emphasizes various operation units of hospitality organizations such as food and beverage, sales, accounting, and human resources. Various hospitality organizations are discussed with regard to career opportunities and advancement including hotels/motels, restaurants, clubs, travel agencies, cruise ships, institutional services, and recreational parks. Past and present management techniques are also explored.
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HFT 1949 - Hospitality Management Internship I 3 credits Prerequisites: GEB 1011 and (ACG 2011 or ACG 2021 ), both with a grade of “B” or higher, successful completion of 24 credit hours of program specific coursework, minimum GPA of 2.5, Internship Application, and permission of the Dean Recommended: It is recommended that students take this course near the end of their degree program. In order to register for this course, students must complete an internship application with the School of Business and Technology. This course is designed to provide students with basic hospitality management work experience and is a cooperative program among the college, students, and local employers. Students are responsible for locating a suitable organization in which to obtain this work experience. Students will complete 75 hours of supervised work with an approved internship sponsor. Students are required to submit verification of hours worked and provide a written summary report to the professor at the end of the internship.
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HFT 2600 - Hospitality Law 3 credits This course provides an awareness of the rights and responsibilities that the law grants to or imposes upon employees of the hospitality industry, and illustrates the possible consequences of failure to satisfy legal obligations.
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HFT 2949 - Hospitality Management Internship II 3 credits Prerequisites: HFT 1949 and (HFT 2600 or MAN 2021 ), both with a grade of “B” or higher, 24 credit hours of program specific coursework, minimum GPA of 2.5, Internship Application, and permission of the Dean Recommended: It is recommended that students take this course near the end of their degree program. In order to register for this course, students must complete an internship application with the School of Business and Technology. This course builds upon the experience learned in HFT 1949 ; it is designed to provide students with advanced hospitality management work experience and is a cooperative program among the college, students, and local employers. Students are responsible for locating a suitable organization in which to obtain this work experience. Students will complete 75 hours of supervised work with an approved internship sponsor. Students are required to submit verification of hours worked and provide a written summary report to the professor at the end of the internship.
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HIM 1000 - Introduction to Health Information Management - AS 3 credits Prerequisites: CGS 1100 , and HSC 1531 all with a grade of “C” or higher This course provides an introduction to the profession, functions and management of health information. Topics covered will include healthcare delivery systems, the HIM profession, healthcare delivery settings, content and format of the patient record, numbering and filing systems, record storage and circulation, indexes, registers, health data collection, electronic health records, legal issues, coding and reimbursement.
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HIM 1140 - Essentials of Pharmacology - AS 2 credits Prerequisites: SB 1720 Testing Exemption or Testing or successful completion of all developmental courses This course will provide the student with a basic understanding of pharmacology. Information regarding drug classification, names, routes of administration, effects and references, and interpretation of the prescription will be studied.
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HIM 1211 - Electronic Health Records - AS 3 credits Prerequisites: ENC 1101 with a grade of “C” or higher This course is designed to provide the HIM student with the foundational knowledge of how an electronic health record (EHR) is used in the ambulatory care setting. Direct hands-on experience using an educational version of an EHR will be provided.
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HIM 1430 - Principles of Disease - AS 2 credits Prerequisites: SB 1720 Testing Exemption or Testing or successful completion of all developmental courses This course introduces the student to important concepts related to human diseases. The most common diseases and disorders of each body system are presented along with a review of the anatomy and physiology pertinent to the content. Additionally, the effects of aging on the system and the relationship of aging to disease are presented.
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HIM 1802 - Professional Practice Experience I - AS 2 credits Prerequisites: Major in AS Health Information Technology or CCC Medical Information Coder/Biller and permission of the HIT Program Director Entry-level directed practice designed to provide the student with a strong foundation in the technical aspects of HIM operations and processes. Activities will include review of patient registration, discharge record processing, data collection, record retrieval, release of information, data storage, and other departmental process functions.
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HIM 2012 - Healthcare Law – AS 3 credits In-depth study of federal and state laws governing the preparation and use of protected health information. Topics include the United States legal system, the definition of the legal health record and its maintenance, content, use, access, disclosure, reporting and disposition.
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HIM 2210 - Healthcare Information Systems - AS 3 credits Prerequisites: HSC 1531 and CGS 1100 with a grade of “C” or higher This course will explore the various information systems currently in use in the healthcare environment. An emphasis will be placed upon the selection, implementation, use and management of information systems in healthcare.
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HIM 2214 - Health Data Management - AS 3 credits Prerequisites: HIM 1000 , CGS 1100 and (MAC 1105 or STA 2023 ) and -all with a grade of “C” or higher Presentation of basic health care statistics to provide the student with an understanding of the terms, definitions, formulas and software used in computing and presenting health care statistics.
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HIM 2222 - Basic ICD-9-CM Coding - AS 4 credits Prerequisites: HSC 1531 , BSC 1084C and HIM 1430 -all with a grade of “C” or higher, or permission of Health Information Technology Program Director This course provides a foundation using ICD-9-CM coding conventions, rules, methodology and sequencing, data sets, documentation requirements, coding resources and ethics.
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HIM 2253 - Basic CPT-4 Coding - AS - 3 credits Prerequisites: HIM 2724 with a grade of “C” or higher or Permission of the Program Director This course provides a foundation on the principles of using CPT-4 coding conventions, rules, methodology and sequencing, documentation requirements, coding resources and ethics.
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HIM 2279 - Healthcare Reimbursement - 3 credits Prerequisites: HSA 1253 with a grade of C or higher or Permission of the Program Director This course will provide instruction in U.S healthcare reimbursement systems, reimbursement methodologies and payment processes across the healthcare industry. Students will examine the complex financial systems within today’s healthcare environment and gain an understanding of the basics of health insurance and public funding programs, managed care contracting, and how services are paid.
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HIM 2510 - Quality Management in Healthcare - AS 2 credits Prerequisites: HIM 1000 , CGS 1100 and (MAC 1105 or STA 2023 ) all with a grade of “C” or higher This course is designed to provide the student with instruction in the foundations of quality improvement, risk management, patient safety, resource management, and evaluating individual competence in healthcare settings. Emphasis will be upon the measurement, assessment, and improvement processes and methods utilized in a continuous quality improvement program.
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HIM 2512 - Management Foundations in Healthcare - AS 3 credits Prerequisites: HIM 1000 and CGS 1100 , both with a grade of “C” or better This course is designed to acquaint the student with the concepts, principles, and functions of management and supervision of personnel in the health information management and medical office environment.
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HIM 2724 - Basic ICD-10 Coding - AS - 3 credits Prerequisites: CGS 1100 , HSC 1531 , HIM 1140 , HIM 1430 , and BSC 1084C , or (BSC 1093C and BSC 1094C ) or (BSC 1085C and BSC 1086C ) -all with a grade of “C” or higher This course provides a foundation using ICD-10-CM/PCS coding conventions, rules, methodology and sequencing, data sets, documentation requirements, coding resources and ethics.
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HIM 2729 - Advanced Coding and Reimbursement - AS 2 credits Prerequisites: HIM 1000 , HIM 2724 , HIM 2253 -all with a minimum grade of “C” or higher This course is designed to provide the student with instruction in the application of guidelines related to the abstracting, billing, reimbursement and data quality management principles of medical coding across all care settings.
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HIM 2813 - Professional Practice Experience II - AS 3 credits Prerequisites: HIM 1802 with a minimum grade of “C” or higher and permission of Program Director Directed practice designed to provide the student with a strong foundation in medical coding and revenue management. Activities will include inpatient, ambulatory surgery, emergency room and physician office coding and billing.
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HIM 2940 - Professional Practice Experience III - AS 2 credits Prerequisites: HIM 2813 with a grade of “C” or higher-and permission of the Program Director Directed practice designed to provide the student with an experience in the managerial functions of a health information department. Activities will include review of organizational structure, employee orientation, job descriptions, flow of information, policies and procedures, privacy and security, information systems, data management, quality improvement and supervision.
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HSA 1100 - Orientation to Healthcare – AS 3 credits This course will present an overview of the United States’ health care system. Topics will include the structure of the current health care system, the payment process from both the private and government perspective, types of health care providers, the various delivery systems, medical technology, pharmaceuticals, research and disease prevention.
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HSA 1253 - Medical Office Administration - 3 credits Prerequisites: CGS 1100 and HSC 1531 with a grade of C or higher. This course will provide instruction and activities specific to the administration and management of a medical office.
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HSA 3113 - Contemporary Issues in Health Care 3 credits Prerequisites: Admission into the BAS Cardiopulmonary Sciences Program; and prior to enrolling in any upper level course (course number beginning with a 3 or 4), students must complete the following courses with a grade of “C” or better: ENC 1101 - Composition I , ENC 1102 - Composition II , and three semester hours of college level mathematics; or permission from the appropriate academic Dean This course will explore current trends and policies that pertain to the practice and management of Respiratory Care and Cardiovascular Technology in the modern world.
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HSA 3383 - Fundamentals of Quality Management in Health Care 3 credits Prerequisites: STA 2023 with a grade of “C” or higher; and prior to enrolling in any upper level course (course number beginning with a 3 or 4), students must complete the following courses with a grade of “C” or better: ENC 1101 - Composition I , ENC 1102 - Composition II , and three semester hours of college level mathematics; or permission from the appropriate academic Dean The purpose of this course is to introduce the student to the processes of, and tools used in, Quality Management, to apply these techniques to the health care profession. It is also intended to use statistical methods and analysis to diagnose problems within the present health care system and recommend appropriate corrective actions.
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HSA 3430 - Health Care Economics 3 credits Prerequisites: Admission into the BAS Cardiopulmonary Sciences Program; and prior to enrolling in any upper level course (course number beginning with a 3 or 4), students must complete the following courses with a grade of “C” or better: ENC 1101 - Composition I , ENC 1102 - Composition II , and three semester hours of college level mathematics; or permission from the appropriate academic Dean This course provides an application of economic principles to analyze how various economic systems and incentives affect patient, providers, and policy maker behavior in the delivery of modern health care.
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HSA 4184 - Management Strategies of Healthcare Organizations 3 credits Prerequisites: Admission into a Baccalaureate degree program; and prior to enrolling in any upper level course (course number beginning with a 3 or 4), students must complete the following courses with a grade of “C” or better: ENC 1101 - Composition I , ENC 1102 - Composition II , and three semester hours of college level mathematics; or permission from the appropriate academic Dean The course provides both a general description and analysis of the management practices for the various health care organizations including but not limited to hospitals, long term care facilities, diagnostic centers, and private physician practices.
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HSC 1421 - Health, Safety, and Nutrition for the Young Child 3 credits In this course students will learn the most current recommendations of health professionals for keeping young children healthy, safe and well nourished. Methods in which adults can help children develop healthy attitudes and practices will be explored.
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HSC 1531 - Medical Terminology 3 credits Prerequisites: SB 1720 Testing Exemption or successful completion of all Developmental courses This course is designed to provide a basis for understanding, utilizing, and pronouncing the vocabulary used by health care professionals. The language of medicine becomes understandable through the study of word roots, combining forms, prefixes and suffixes. Major disease processes and pathological conditions of specific body systems will be discussed, along with diagnostic and surgical terms. This course has no accompanying laboratory and therefore cannot be used to meet the science requirement at Florida SouthWestern State College.
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HSC 3201 - Community Health 3 credits Prerequisites: Admission into the BAS Cardiopulmonary Sciences Program; and prior to enrolling in any upper level course (course number beginning with a 3 or 4), students must complete the following courses with a grade of “C” or better: ENC 1101 - Composition I , ENC 1102 - Composition II , and three semester hours of college level mathematics; or permission from the appropriate academic Dean The course examines the causes and management of human disease in urban and rural settings. Community-acquired diseases and resistant microorganisms are a focal area of study.
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HSC 4159 - Advanced Medical Pharmacology 3 credits Prerequisites: Admission into the BAS Cardiopulmonary Sciences Program; and prior to enrolling in any upper level course (course number beginning with a 3 or 4), students must complete the following courses with a grade of “C” or better: ENC 1101 - Composition I , ENC 1102 - Composition II , and three semester hours of college level mathematics; or permission from the appropriate academic Dean This course builds on the foundation of pharmacologic practice for RC and CVT professionals for safe, effective administration of therapeutic drugs via the oral, aerosol, and parenteral routes. An emphasis is placed on agents with specific application to cardiopulmonary systems as well as analgesic, sedation, and anesthetic agents for critical and emergency care.
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HSC 4555 - Pathophysiologic Mechanisms 3 credits Prerequisites: Admission into the BAS Cardiopulmonary Sciences Program; and prior to enrolling in any upper level course (course number beginning with a 3 or 4), students must complete the following courses with a grade of “C” or better: ENC 1101 - Composition I , ENC 1102 - Composition II , and three semester hours of college level mathematics; or permission from the appropriate academic Dean The advanced diagnostic process is emphasized in this course with focus upon the causes of Cardio Pulmonary disease and injuries that impact the CP System structure and function. Disease etiology and pathogenesis of pulmonary disease, as well as potential therapeutic actions, are developed with critical thinking in response to the diagnostic process; treatment choices are also emphasized.
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HSC 4652 - Health Care Ethics 3 credits Prerequisites: Admission into the BAS Cardiopulmonary Sciences Program; and prior to enrolling in any upper level course (course number beginning with a 3 or 4), students must complete the following courses with a grade of “C” or better: ENC 1101 - Composition I , ENC 1102 - Composition II , and three semester hours of college level mathematics; or permission from the appropriate academic Dean The ethical, sociological, and medical-legal aspects of patient care are explored through discussion and situation analysis in this course with an emphasis on Cardiac and Pulmonary care issues.
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HUM 1949 - Humanities Internship I 3 credits Prerequisites: 6 credit hours of discipline specific coursework (courses in the 1000 or 2000 levels with prefixes for English, Literature, Art, Photography, Humanities, Music, Philosophy, Religion, Theater, or Library), each completed with a grade of “C” or higher; and 15 completed program hours (in AA General Education) or permission of Dean This course offers a cooperative program between Florida SouthWestern State College, students, and local employers. This course requires verified work hours and a written summary report at the end of the work experience.
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HUM 1950 - Humanities Study Tour- (I) 3 credits Prerequisites: SB 1720 Testing Exemption or Testing into ENC 1101 ; or completion of {(ENC 0025 and REA 0017) or (ENC 0022 and REA 0019 )} with a “C” or higher; or EAP 1620 and EAP 1640 with a “C” or higher; or an eligible testing/course completion combination Required: Writing intensive-a minimum of 4,000 words of instructor-evaluated writing per student
Florida SouthWestern State College sponsored study tour abroad with lectures before departure and en route. Journal required. This course is termed a writing intensive course and requires a minimum of 4,000 words of instructor-evaluated writing per student, including a minimum of three graded assignments over the duration of the course. If completed with a grade of “C” or better, this course serves to complete part of the writing intensive course requirements.
(I) International or diversity focus Note: The course HUM 1950 may be repeated as HUM 2950 once, if the itinerary of the second tour is significantly different from the first. Students will be escorted by an FSW professor. |
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HUM 2020 - Introduction to Humanities 3 credits Prerequisites: SB 1720 Testing Exemption or Testing into ENC 1101 ; or completion of {(ENC 0025 and REA 0017) or (ENC 0022 and REA 0019 )} with a “C” or higher; or EAP 1620 and EAP 1640 with a “C” or higher; or an eligible testing/course completion combination Required: Writing intensive-a minimum of 4,000 words of instructor-evaluated writing per student
This course provides an introduction to the discipline of Humanities by focusing on special areas of study within the field. Through the examination of particular historical periods, media, or themes, the course will examine the relationship between different types of cultural production (such as art, literature, drama, architecture, music, film, television, etc.) and society, politics, history and/or values. If completed with a grade of “C” or better, this course serves to complete part of the writing intensive course requirements.
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HUM 2211 - Studies in Humanities: The Ancient World through the Medieval Period- (I) 3 credits Prerequisites: SB 1720 Testing Exemption or Testing into ENC 1101 ; or completion of (ENC 0025 and REA 0017) or (ENC 0022 and REA 0019 ) with a “C” or higher; or EAP 1620 and EAP 1640 with a “C” or higher; or an eligible testing/course completion combination Required: Writing intensive-a minimum of 4,000 words of instructor-evaluated writing per student
This course is an interdisciplinary humanities course with a multicultural and global perspective. Drawing from the field of arts and letters, the course is a study of European culture from the prehistoric age through the end of the medieval period, as well as the cultures of Asia, Africa and the contemporary Americas. This course is termed a writing intensive course. If completed with a grade of “C” or better, this course serves to complete part of the writing intensive course requirements.
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HUM 2235 - Studies in Humanities: The Renaissance through the Age of Reason- (I) 3 credits Prerequisites: SB 1720 Testing Exemption or Testing into ENC 1101 ; or completion of (ENC 0025 and REA 0017) or (ENC 0022 and REA 0019 ) with a “C” or higher; or EAP 1620 and EAP 1640 with a “C” or higher; or an eligible testing/course completion combination Required: Writing intensive-a minimum of 4,000 words of instructor-evaluated writing per student
This course is an interdisciplinary humanities course with a multicultural and global perspective. Drawing from thethe field of arts and letters, the course is a study of European culture from the Renaissance through the Enlightenment, as well as the cultures of Asia, Africa and the contemporary Americas. This course is termed a writing intensive course and requires a minimum of 4,000 words of instructor-evaluated writing per student including a minimum of three graded assignments over the duration of the course. If completed with a grade of “C” or better, this course serves to complete part of the writing intensive course requirements.
(I) International or diversity focus
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