Mar 29, 2024  
2016-2017 Catalog 
    
2016-2017 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 
  
  • HUM 2250 - Studies in Humanities: The Romantic Era to the Present- (I)


    3 credits
    Prerequisites: SB 1720 Testing Exemption or Testing into ENC 1101 ; or completion of (ENC 0025 and REA 0017) or (ENC 0022  and REA 0019 ) with a “C” or higher; or EAP 1620  and EAP 1640  with a “C” or higher; or an eligible testing/course completion combination
    Required: Writing intensive-a minimum of 4,000 words of instructor-evaluated writing per student

    This course is an interdisciplinary humanities course with a multicultural and global perspective. Drawing from the field of arts and letters, the course is a study of European culture from Romanticism to the present, as well as the cultures of Asia, Africa and the contemporary Americas. This course is termed a writing intensive course. If completed with a grade of “C” or better, this course serves to complete part of the writing intensive course requirements.

    (I) International or diversity focus
  
  • HUM 2410 - Introduction to Asian Humanities- (I)


    3 credits
    This course examines dominant ideas and arts in South and East Asian cultures expressed in philosophy, literature, art, architecture, and music. Content focuses on India, China, and Japan, and covers the period from earliest civilization to the present.

    (I) International and diversity focus
  
  • HUM 2510 - Studies in Humanities: Humanities through the Arts- (I)


    3 credits
    Prerequisites: SB 1720 Testing Exemption or Testing into ENC 1101 ; or completion of {(ENC 0025 and REA 0017) or (ENC 0022  and REA 0019 )} with a “C” or higher; or EAP 1620  and EAP 1640  with a “C” or higher; or an eligible testing/course completion combination
    Required: Writing intensive-a minimum of 4,000 words of instructor-evaluated writing per student. Recommended: It is recommended that students complete at least one composition course before enrolling.

    This is a course which explores human values and our sense of selves as individuals in community through the arts. This course is termed a writing intensive course and requires a minimum of 4,000 words of instructor-evaluated writing per student, including a minimum of three graded assignments over the duration of the course. If completed with a grade of “C” or better, this course serves to complete part of the writing intensive course requirements.

    (I) International or diversity focus
  
  • HUM 2930 - Studies in Humanities: Great Human Questions- (I)


    3 credits
    Prerequisites: SB 1720 Testing Exemption or Testing into ENC 1101 ; or completion of {(ENC 0025 and REA 0017) or (ENC 0022  and REA 0019 )} with a “C” or higher; or EAP 1620  and EAP 1640  with a “C” or higher; or an eligible testing/course completion combination
    Recommended: Students complete at least one composition course before enrolling in this course.
    Required: Writing intensive-a minimum of 4,000 words of instructor-evaluated writing per student

    This course examines selected problems or issues from multiple perspectives in the Arts, Humanities, and/or Sciences. Selected topics may range from addressing the great questions of human experience - such as good and evil, religion, the meaning of life, and the place of human beings in the universe - to contemporary issues - such as climate change, sustainability, cultural pluralism, the use of technology, and terrorism. This course is a writing intensive course and requires a minimum of 4,000 words of instructor evaluated writing per student. If completed with a grade of “C” or better, this course serves to complete part of the writing intensive requirements for the AA.  This course will be taught by at least two faculty members including at least one faculty credentialed to teach Humanities

    (I) International or diversity focus
  
  • HUM 2949 - Humanities Internship II


    3 credits
    Prerequisites: HUM 1949  with a grade of “C” or higher
    This course offers a cooperative program between Florida SouthWestern State College, students, and local employers/volunteer organizations. This course requires verified work hours and a written summary report at the end of the work experience.

  
  • HUM 2950 - Humanities Study Tour- (I)


    3 credits
    Prerequisites: SB 1720 Testing Exemption or Testing into ENC 1101 ; or completion of (ENC 0025 and REA 0017) or (ENC 0022  and REA 0019 ) with a “C” or higher; or EAP 1620  and EAP 1640  with a “C” or higher; or an eligible testing/course completion combination
    Required: Writing intensive-a minimum of 4,000 words of instructor-evaluated writing per student

    Florida SouthWestern State College sponsored study tour abroad with lectures before departure and en route. Journal required. This course is termed a writing intensive course and requires a minimum of 4,000 words of instructor-evaluated writing per student, including a minimum of three graded assignments over the duration of the course. If completed with a grade of “C” or better, this course serves to complete part of the writing intensive course requirements.

    (I) International or diversity focus
    Note: The course HUM 1950  may be repeated as HUM 2950  once, if the itinerary of the second tour is significantly different from the first. Students will be escorted by a Florida SouthWestern State College professor.
  
  • HUN 1201 - Human Nutrition


    3 credits
    Prerequisites: SB1720 Testing exemption or successful completion of all Developmental courses.
    This is an introductory course to the scientific principles of nutrition, covering the role of specific nutrients, their digestion, absorption, and metabolism, sources of the nutrients and requirements of the various age groups. This course cannot be used to meet the AA Science requirement since it has no accompanying laboratory.

  
  • HUS 1001 - Introduction to Human Services


    3 credits
    This course explores the field of human services, including health, mental health, public administration, education, social welfare, recreation, criminal justice, youth services, and rehabilitation. Emphasis is placed on the variety of expectations and perceptions of consumers of human services. Basic helping and communication skills will be developed by the students.

  
  • HUS 1013 - Self Esteem in Human Services


    3 credits
    Prerequisites: HUS 1001  with a grade of “C” or higher
    This course is to assist students in integrating self-esteem principles and methods into human services practice. Students will learn and apply techniques for enhancing self-esteem and then integrate them into human services practice. The student will learn skills for assessing and improving their own self-concepts and also incorporate these skills into their work in the human services field.

  
  • HUS 1111 - Introduction to Intra/Inter Personal Processes


    3 credits
    Prerequisites: HUS 1001  with a grade of “C” or higher
    An introductory course offering experience in which specific skills needed for effective human service workers are examined and practiced. The focus is on the dynamics of intra- and interpersonal processes.

  
  • HUS 1320 - Theories and Foundations of Crisis Intervention


    3 credits
    Prerequisites: HUS 1001   with a grade of “C” or higher
    This course will provide a comprehensive overview of the history of crisis intervention and crisis theory. In addition, it will also present a comprehensive model of crisis intervention and will include developing listening and understanding skills, as well as assessment approaches and interventions.

  
  • HUS 1400 - Alcoholism and Other Drug Abuse


    3 credits
    An introductory course that takes an analytical approach to identification, intervention, prevention, treatment and rehabilitation programming. Appropriate legislation and regulations governing rights of clients are examined. The community resources available for dealing with alcoholics and other drug abusers are identified, along with appropriate methods for the utilization of these resources.

  
  • HUS 1640 - Principles of Youth Work


    3 credits
    Prerequisites: HUS 1001  with a grade of “C” or higher
    This course provides an understanding of the dynamics that influence and shape youth behavior. The course emphasizes: effective verbal and non-verbal communication skills; developmental stages exclusion and inclusion, trust, and respect. The course prepares students to function as youth workers using a youth development approach in community-based, residential, group home and other youth work environments. Students will explore these concepts: developing a professional awareness of youth work; identifying and distinguishing between asset building models and deficit based models of adolescent development; and developing a capacity to design and implement programs consistent with the needs of youth in relation to available resources.

  
  • HUS 2200 - Dynamics of Groups and Group Counseling


    3 credits
    Prerequisites: HUS 2302   with a grade of “C” or higher
    This course provides students with techniques and rationale for groups and group counseling within the realm of: 1) the community and its human service networks; 2) group processes; and 3) group dynamics, including cohesion, conflict problem-solving and communication systems.

  
  • HUS 2302 - Basic Counseling Skills


    3 credits
    Prerequisites: HUS 1001  with a grade of “C” or higher
    In this course, students will learn counseling theory, interviewing, data gathering, observing, diagnostic assessment, treatment planning, and intervention skills for use in the counseling and human services profession. Case management and personal ethics will be included. This course will include dealing with clients of all ages and ethnicities. The human services professional works using a team approach to providing care. The role and interactions in the team will also be studied.

  
  • HUS 2315 - Studies in Behavioral Modification


    3 credits
    Prerequisites: HUS 1001   and PSY 2012   both with a grade of “C” or higher
    This course is the study of the use of basic behavior modification techniques in human services. Emphasis is on the application of operant conditioning techniques for adults and children.

  
  • HUS 2404 - Working with Alcoholics and Other Drug Abusers


    3 credits
    Prerequisites: HUS 1001   and HUS 1400 , both with a grade of “C” or higher
    This course provides both theoretical information and practical application of counseling techniques which have been effective in working with alcoholics and other drug abusing clients. Through role playing, readings, structured class exercises, class discussions and lectures, students become familiar with a variety of counseling theories, techniques and modalities.

  
  • HUS 2406 - Pharmacology in Drug Abuse


    3 credits
    Prerequisites: HUS 1111  and HUS 1400 , both with a grade of “C” or higher
    In this course, different types of drugs are studied as to the pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of the drugs. The broad spectrum of drug problems in the country, as well as abuse treatment and prevention, are studied. Students will explore their own attitudes toward drugs, drug abuse, and substance abuse.

  
  • HUS 2411 - Introduction to Chemical Dependencies


    3 credits
    Prerequisites: HUS 1001   and HUS 1400 , both with a grade of “C” or higher
    This course offers a basic overview of the disease of addiction/chemical dependency, the historical perspective of addiction and disorders, DSM-V criteria necessary to diagnose addiction/dependence and abuse, introductory knowledge on the permanent brain chemistry, and also addresses the issue of addictions in special populations and different cultures.

  
  • HUS 2428 - Treatment and Resources in Substance Abuse


    3 credits
    Prerequisites: HUS 1400 , HUS 2404 , and HUS 2411 , all with a grade of “C” or higher
    The student in this course will study the symptoms of drug abuse, the usual progression of substance abuse, the effect of substance abuse on specific groups, intervention opportunities, and phases of recovery. Denial and other resistant behaviors are studied along with addiction prevention strategies.

  
  • HUS 2500 - Issues and Ethics in Human Services


    3 credits
    Prerequisites: HUS 2302   with a grade of “C” or higher
    This course continues the human services emphasis on professional practice and responsibilities. The legal and ethical framework of the Human Services profession will be discussed. Procedures for accurately using client data, understanding the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA), informed consent, confidentiality, the Patient Bill of Rights and integration of the Human Services Code of Ethics from the National Organization for Human Services Standards will be reviewed. It adds to the student’s knowledge and practice of legal and ethical problems and professional codes of ethics in human service fields. In addition, topics explored include sources of burnout and helper self-care; reporting illegal or unethical practices; recognizing and reporting abuse; current political and social issues; effective personal and professional skills.

  
  • HUS 2525 - Mental Health Issues in Human Services


    3 credits
    Prerequisites: PSY 2012  and HUS 2302  with a grade of “C” or higher
    This course provides an overview of major mental health disorders with an emphasis on their attendant behaviors, appropriate interaction between the human services professional and the effects of mental disorders on the self, the family, and the community. Assessment, case management, treatment and available resources are addressed.

  
  • HUS 2540 - Building Stronger Families and Communities


    3 credits
    This course provides an understanding of the essential role that human service professionals play in facilitating healthy families and communities, including the effects of poverty, inequality, unemployment, child abuse, substance abuse, and domestic violence. The course provides strategies for empowering families to apply effective parenting skills; develop healthy lifestyles; promote self-esteem and self-worth; assume responsibility; use problem-solving skills; resolve conflicts; identify alternatives; and make healthy choices.

  
  • HUS 2551 - Multicultural Perspectives in Human Services (I)


    3 credits
    This course addresses cultural diversity and its implications for effective counseling and human service practice. It considers the psychological impact of factors such as sex, race, ethnicity and culture, religious preference, socioeconomic status, sexual orientation, and physical disability. It explores common stereotypes and out-group prejudices and how to overcome them in counseling. Finally, it reviews counseling and teaching issues and strategies for diverse families and clients.

    (I) International or diversity focus
  
  • HUS 2842L - Counseling Residency I


    3 credits
    Prerequisites: HUS 2200 , HUS 2500 , HUS 2525  ,HUS 2551 , and HUS 2905  all with a grade of “C” or higher
    This course is designed to provide students with major-related, supervised, evaluated practical training work experience.  The residency experience must provide the Human Service Resident an opportunity to progress from observation, to directly supervised client contact, to indirectly supervised client contact.  Students currently employed in the field of Human Services must secure a residency experience that offers a new/different experience than their current employment.  Students are evaluated on the basis of documented learning acquired through hands-on experiences in an actual work setting. The student must fulfill 250 hours in addition to residency-related documentation and assignments.

  
  • HUS 2843L - Counseling Residency II


    3 credits
    Prerequisites: HUS 2842L   with a grade of “C” or higher
    This course is designed to provide students with major-related, supervised, evaluated practical training work experience.  The residency experience must provide the Human Service Resident an opportunity to progress from observation, to directly supervised client contact, to indirectly supervised client contact.  Students currently employed in the field of Human Services must secure a residency experience that offers a new/different experience than their current employment.  Students are evaluated on the basis of documented learning acquired through hands-on experiences in an actual work setting. The student must fulfill 250 hours in addition to residency-related documentation and assignments.

  
  • HUS 2905 - Directed Individual Study


    2 credits
    Prerequisites: HUS 1320 , HUS 1400  , HUS 2302 , and HUS 2315 , all with a grade of “C” or higher.  Instructor approval required.
    This course continues the human services emphasis on professional practice and responsibilities. An integration of all of the previously experienced Human Services coursework will culminate in this seminar/directed independent study experience. Under the supervision of a Human Services professional, students will have the opportunity for consultation and coaching. The course will be uniquely designed for each student based on an interview of their personal and professional goals and will serve to prepare students to enter the profession of Human Services.

  
  • IDS 2110 - Special Topics: Ethnomathematics


    1 credit
    Prerequisites: Minimum of 45 college level credit hours
    This course is an interdisciplinary course that allows students to synthesize key components of their general education experiences while focusing on a specific theme. This particular course focuses on the topic of ethnomathematics and will begin with a discussion of how mathematics is or was used in daily life within the context of various cultures. The latter part of the course will consist of individual student presentations on a topic of their choice related to ethnomathematics. Presentations and/or work leading up to the presentations must include evidence of mastery of all five of the general education learning outcomes.

  
  • IDS 2930 - Special Topics in Arts and Sciences- (I)


    3 credits
    Prerequisites: SB 1720 Testing Exemption or Testing into ENC 1101 ; or completion of (ENC 0025 and REA 0017) or (ENC 0022  and REA 0019 ) with a “C” or higher; or EAP 1620  and EAP 1640  with a “C” or higher; or an eligible testing/course completion combination
    This course examines selected problems or issues from multiple perspectives in the Arts and Sciences. Selected topics will range from addressing the great questions of human existence such as good and evil, religion, the meaning of life, and the place of human beings in the universe, to contemporary issues such as climate change, sustainability, cultural pluralism, the use of technology, and terrorism. This course is termed a writing-intensive course and requires a minimum of 4,000 words of instructor-evaluated writing per student, including a minimum of three graded assignments over the duration of the course. If completed with a grade of “C” or better, this course serves to complete part of the writing-intensive course requirements. This course will be taught by two faculty members including at least one faculty member from the Department of Humanities and Fine Arts.

    (I) International or diversity focus course
  
  • INP 2390 - Human Relations in Business and Industry


    3 credits
    This course focuses on the study and analysis of personal and personnel relationships in occupations. It covers the techniques and dynamics underlying harmonious relationships in work organizations and the importance of the working environment as it affects human services and productivity.

  
  • INR 2002 - International Relations- (I)


    3 credits
    This course presents the interactions of nation states in terms of political, economic, psychological, and cultural factors; power, morality and law among states; conflict and cooperation in the pursuit of national interests; and international political systems and their functions.

    (I) International or diversity focus
  
  • INR 2500 - Model United Nations (I)


    3 credits
    This course is designed to provide an understanding of international political, economic, and social systems.  The course integrates the basic concepts of International Relations with an orientation to the functions and processes of the United Nations. This course will include current events, pressing international issues, the basics of international law and some of the protocol and procedures of diplomacy. All of this will assist students in preparing for their role as a diplomat at the National Model United Nations conference at Harvard University. 

    (I) International or diversity focus
  
  • ISC 1001C - Foundations of Interdisciplinary Science I


    3 credits
    Prerequisites: SB 1720 Testing Exemption or successful completion of all Developmental courses
    Foundations of Interdisciplinary Science is designed to provide a broad foundation in science for non-science majors. The two-course sequence emphasizes scientific and laboratory activities in a hands-on learning environment. ISC 1001C  addresses the scientific method, geologic processes and the structure of the Earth, the solar system and star formation, electricity and magnetism and wave energy. The relationships of science to other fields of knowledge and to society are emphasized. This course is recommended as a general education course for non-science majors.

  
  • ISC 1002C - Foundations of Interdisciplinary Science II


    3 credits
    Prerequisites: SB 1720 Testing Exemption or successful completion of all Developmental courses
    Foundations of Interdisciplinary Science is designed to provide a broad foundation in science fornon-science majors. The two-course sequence emphasizes scientific and laboratory activities in a hands-on learning environment. ISC 1002C  covers the topics of energy, nuclear reactions and nuclear energy, chemistry and environmental biology. The relationships of science to other fields of knowledge and to society are emphasized. This course is recommended as a general education course for non-science majors.

  
  • ISC 3120 - Scientific Process (FGCU course)


    3 credits
    Prerequisites: OCE 3008C with a minimum grade of “C” or BSC 1051C  with a minimum grade of “C” or PCB 3063C  with a minimum grade of “C” or PCB 3023C  with a minimum grade of “C” or (CHM 2211C with a minimum grade of “C” or (CHM 2211  with a minimum grade of “C” and CHM 2211L  with a minimum grade of “C”) and (STA 2023  with a minimum grade of “C” or STA 2037 with a minimum grade of “C”)
    Introduction to the philosophy, methodology, and ethics of scientific practice via classroom discussion and literature review. Focus on philosophical and practical differences between physical and historical science; hypothesis generation and testing; experimental design; construction of a research proposal; composition of a scientific paper; oral presentation; and critical review.

  
  • ISM 3004 - Information Resources Management for Business


    3 credits
    Prerequisites: Prior to enrolling in any upper level course (course number beginning with a 3 or 4), students must complete the following courses with a grade of “C” or better: ENC 1101 - Composition I , ENC 1102 - Composition II , and three semester hours of college level mathematics; or permission from the appropriate academic Dean
    This course provides coverage of information management principles in business including information systems concepts, integration of information technology in a business environment and information technology infrastructure. The importance of end-user computing is stressed and tools used to achieve this are explored. This course will focus on case studies, projects and group interaction to assist students in learning how technology can best be utilized in a business environment. As part of this process, computer hardware, software, networking, security and the ethical use of information resources are covered.

  
  • ISM 3113 - Systems Analysis and Design


    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 introduces the analysis, design, implementation and operation of information systems. The course contrasts different approaches to analyzing information systems’ needs and the steps required to design and implement the system. User interface design, databases, reporting and interaction with internal, external and legacy systems are analyzed. Topics on cost/benefit analysis, outsourcing, security, training, case tools and life cycle of new or replacement systems are covered.

  
  • ISM 4153 - Enterprise Information Systems


    3 credits
    Prerequisites: Prior to enrolling in any upper level course (course number beginning with a 3 or 4), students must complete the following courses with a grade of “C” or better: ENC 1101 - Composition I , ENC 1102 - Composition II , and three semester hours of college level mathematics; or permission from the appropriate academic Dean
    This course provides coverage of information management principles in business including information systems concepts, integration of information technology in a business environment and information technology infrastructure. The importance of end-user computing is stressed and tools used to achieve this are explored. This course will focus on case studies, projects and group interaction to assist students in learning how technology can best be utilized in a business environment. As part of this process, computer hardware, software, networking, security and the ethical use of information resources are covered.

  
  • ISM 4220 - Distributed Information Systems


    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 introduces the analysis, design, implementation and operation of telecommunications and distributed information systems. Students learn the fundamentals of data communications, network architectures, network hardware, communication protocols, Internet based applications, network management, network security and network access methods as they apply to business information systems.

  
  • ISM 4323 - Information Security Policy Administration


    3 credits
    Prerequisites: MAN 2021  
    Information security policy administration examines the managerial aspects of information security policy and risk mitigation. Policy development includes security management planning, risk management, disaster recovery, data security, virus management, and personnel issues. Risk mitigation includes the ability to analyze risk, evaluate costs, and determine appropriate action. Examples for information security management issues, practices and applications are presented.

  
  • ISM 4480 - Principles of Electronic Commerce


    3 credits
    This course is designed to familiarize students with management approaches to effectively define and implement e-commerce systems. The course addresses the digital economy, e-commerce strategy, marketing, e-commerce models, and management and regulatory issues.

  
  • JOU 1100 - Basic Reporting


    3 credits
    This course introduces the profession with emphasis on theory and practice of writing news.

  
  • JOU 1949 - Journalism Internship I


    3 credits
    Prerequisites: 6 credit hours of discipline specific coursework (course in the 1000 or 2000 levels with prefixes JOU, MMC, or SPC), each completed with a grade of “C” or higher; 15 completed program hours (in AA General Education) or permission of Dean
    This course offers a cooperative program between 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.

  
  • JOU 2949 - Journalism Internship II


    3 credits
    Prerequisites: JOU 1949  with a grade of “C” or higher
    This course offers a cooperative program between Florida SouthWestern State College, students, and local employers/volunteer organizations. This course requires verified work hours and a written summary report at the end of the work experience.

  
  • LAE 3324C - Middle Grades Practicum I: Composition


    4 credits
    Prerequisites: ENC 1101 , ENC 1102 , 3 credits of college level mathematics, EDM 3230 , EDG 3410 , EDG 4004 – all with a grade of “C” or higher
    Required: This course requires 35 hours of practicum in a 5-9 classroom setting over a minimum of eight weeks.

    This course is designed to prepare teacher candidates to teach composition in grades 5-9. Teacher candidates will survey various composition styles and rhetorical methods. Writing workshop methodology will be applied to standards-based language arts instruction. Research and methods on dialect diversity, development of semantics and the teaching of Standard English grammar will be considered as lessons are created. This course requires thirty-five hours of practicum in a 5-9 classroom setting.

  
  • LAE 3326C - Middle Grades Practicum II: Literature


    4 credits
    Prerequisites: ENC 1101 , ENC 1102 , 3 credits of college level mathematics, EDM 3230 , EDG 3410 , EDG 4004 – all with a grade of “C” or higher
    Required: This course requires 35 hours of practicum in a 5-9 classroom setting over a minimum of eight weeks.

    This course is designed to prepare teacher candidates to teach literature in grades 5-9. Teacher candidates will use standard-based instruction to design lessons with literature as a centerpiece for developing the five strands of the language arts. Reader Response theory, Socratic seminars, and Reading workshop methodology will be explored. This course requires thirty-five hours of practicum in a middle grades (5-9) classroom setting.

  
  • LAE 3332 - Applied Linguistics for Teachers


    3 credits
    Prerequisites: Admission into the Bachelor of Science in Education program or special permission from the Associate Dean of the School of Education; and prior to enrolling in any upper level course (course number beginning with a 3 or 4), students must complete the following courses with a grade of “C” or better: ENC 1101 - Composition I , ENC 1102 - Composition II , and three semester hours of college level mathematics; or permission from the appropriate academic Dean 
    This course is designed to prepare teacher candidates with contemporary approaches to English linguistics as taught in Florida public secondary schools. In this course teacher candidates will examine English language grammar, usage, dialectology, diction, vocabulary development, semantics and lexicography. The linguistic content will be related to contemporary theories of teaching and learning in addition to theories of language acquisition.

  
  • LAE 3333 - Teaching Composition


    3 credits
    Prerequisites: Admission into the Bachelor of Science in Education program or special permission from the Dean of the School of Education; and prior to enrolling in any upper level course (course number beginning with a 3 or 4), students must complete the following courses with a grade of “C” or better: ENC 1101 - Composition I , ENC 1102 - Composition II , and three semester hours of college level mathematics; or permission from the appropriate academic Dean 
    This course is designed to prepare teacher candidates to teach writing to middle grades learners. This course will explore the connections between the form and content of compositions. Teacher candidates will engage in writing workshop seminars to develop their own writing as well as prepare writing workshop lessons for middle grades learners. Teacher candidates will integrate instruction in writing with literature and grammar.

  
  • LAE 4416 - Children’s Literature


    3 credits
    Prerequisites: Admission into the Bachelor of Science in Education program or special permission from the Dean of the School of Education; prior to enrolling in any upper level course (course number beginning with a 3 or 4), students complete the following courses with a grade of “C” or better:  ENC 1101  English Composition 1, ENC 1102  English Composition II, and three semester hours of college level mathematics; or permission from the appropriate academic dean.
    This course is designed to expose teacher candidates to a survey of literature for children.  It will include the selection, evaluation, and use of fiction, nonfiction, and poetry for instructional, informational, and recreational purposes in elementary education. Teacher candidates will incorporate analytical thinking, writing skills, and oral expression as they are applied to the study of children’s literature and its authors and illustrators.

  
  • LAE 4464 - Adolescent Literature


    3 credits
    Prerequisites: Admission into the Bachelor of Science in Education program or special permission from the Dean of the School of Education; and prior to enrolling in any upper level course (course number beginning with a 3 or 4), students must complete the following courses with a grade of “C” or better: ENC 1101 - Composition I , ENC 1102 - Composition II , and three semester hours of college level mathematics; or permission from the appropriate academic Dean
    This course is designed to expose teacher candidates to a survey of literature appealing to adolescents including Young Adult (YA) literature. Teacher candidates will survey classics and contemporary works used in language arts classes (grades 5-9). Topics may include Mythology, Classical Literature, World Masterpieces, Contemporary Literature, Historical Fiction, Science Fiction, and Graphic Novels. Teacher candidates will design instruction with YA literature as a centerpiece for developing the five strands of the language arts. Issues of censorship will be addressed.

  
  • LAE 4940 - Internship in Middle Grades Language Arts


    12 credits
    Prerequisites: Successful completion of all other coursework in the B.S. in Middle Grades Education program of studies; 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
    Required: This course requires teacher candidates to lead instruction in an area 5-9 language arts classroom under the supervision of a trained clinical educator. The internship requires 15 weeks in a 5-9 classroom for the duration of the mentor teacher’s contracted day.

    This course requires teacher candidates to lead instruction in an area 5-9 language arts classroom under the supervision of a trained clinical educator. Guided by the Florida Educator Accomplished Practices, ESOL Performance Standards, ESOL K-12 Competencies and Skills, and Reading competencies, teacher candidates will write lesson plans, choose materials, conduct lessons, and manage student behavior during one semester of full day internship. Over the course of the internship, teacher candidates will conduct systematic inquiry about their work with children in 5-9 school settings and continually revise their classroom instruction and management through a cycle of reflective practice. Teacher candidates will participate in a series of required mandatory seminars at Florida SouthWestern State College.

  
  • LIN 1670 - Basic English Grammar


    1 credit
    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
    A course designed for those students desiring more intensive work in grammar and syntax. It includes the study of grammatical principles and theory and application of those principles in exams and brief writing assignments. This course is particularly suitable for students enrolled in writing intensive courses who could benefit from more concentrated grammar review. The course also provides transfer students with a one-hour course that would help them meet the composition requirement for Florida SouthWestern State College’s general education program. If completed with a grade of “C” or better, this course serves to complete part of the writing intensive course requirements.

  
  • LIS 2004 - Internet for College Research


    1 credit
    This course is designed to help students become familiar with the Internet and information resources of value in college research. Through the use of finding tools and informational resources on the Internet, students develop increased skills in identifying, using, and evaluating electronic information resources. Classroom activities and practical experience in using the Internet will provide students with the basic research skills necessary for information literacy in today’s world.

  
  • LIT 2000 - Introduction to Literature (I)


    3 credits
    Prerequisites: ENC 1101   Composition I with a grade of “C” or higher
    A survey of literature across a variety of genres, historical periods, and cultures. This course examines the important role literary works have played in shaping individuals’ lives as well as their cultural and ideological influences on society. This course also provides students with a foundation for reading critically and writing about literature as well as for planning, researching, and organizing critical essays. This is a writing intensive course that requires a minimum of 4,000 words and must be passed with at least a “C”.

    (I) International or diversity focus
  
  • LIT 2090 - Contemporary Literature


    3 credits
    Prerequisites: ENC 1101  with a grade of “C” or higher
    The focus of this course is an examination of themes and ideas reflected in the writings of contemporary American authors who have won major awards for works of fiction and poetry since 1985.

  
  • LIT 2110 - World Literature I- (I)


    3 credits
    Prerequisites: ENC 1101  with a grade of “C” or higher
    This course presents a study of great works of literature and recurrent themes and ideas, including literature of the Greeks, the Middle Ages, and the Renaissance.

    (I) International or diversity focus
  
  • LIT 2120 - World Literature II- (I)


    3 credits
    Prerequisites: ENC 1101  with a grade of “C” or higher
    This course presents a study of great works of literature and recurrent themes and ideas from the late 17th century through the modern period.

    (I) International or diversity focus
  
  • LIT 2380 - Introduction to Women in Literature - (I)


    3 credits
    Prerequisites: ENC 1101   (minimum grade of C)
    This course introduces students to the affect (influence) and effect (the result) of Women’s Literature as it is written for women’s equal rights. Students will review, analyze, and assess chosen literary pieces within a chosen text (decided by individual professors) and supplemental material in order to more clearly understand how specific literary genres changed and continue to change the feminist movement.

    (I) International or diversity focus
  
  • MAC 1105 - College Algebra


    3 credits
    Prerequisites: MAT 1033  with a minimum grade of “C” or testing
    Topics include linear, quadratic, rational, radical, exponential, and logarithmic functions. Graphing and applications are emphasized. A graphing calculator is required. Credit is not given for both MAC 1105  and MAC 1106 . If completed with a grade of “C” or better, this course serves to demonstrate competence for the general education mathematics requirement.

  
  • MAC 1106 - Combined College Algebra/Pre-Calculus


    5 credits
    Prerequisites: MAT 1033  with a minimum grade of a “B” or testing
    Major topics of this course include: functions and relations including domain and range, operations on functions, inverse functions, polynomial, rational, and other algebraic functions, their properties and graphs; polynomials, absolute value, rational equations and inequalities; exponential and logarithmic functions, their properties and graphs; solving systems of equations and inequalities, matrices, determinants, piecewise-defined functions; conic sections; sequences and series; applications such as curve fitting, modeling, optimization, and exponential and logarithmic growth and decay; mathematical induction; binomial theorem and applications. A graphing calculator is required. Credit is not given for both MAC 1106  and MAC 1105 , or for both MAC 1106  and MAC 1140 . If completed with a grade of “C” or better, this course serves to demonstrate competence for the general education mathematics requirement.

  
  • MAC 1114 - Trigonometry


    3 credits
    Prerequisites: (MAC 1105  or MAC 1106 ) with a minimum grade of “C”, or appropriate CLM score
    Topics in this class include the real number system, circular functions, trigonometric functions, inverse relations and functions, trigonometric graphs, solutions of triangles and trigonometric equations, polar coordinates, and complex numbers. This course contains all of the features of trigonometry found in MAC 1147 , with additional emphasis on applications. A graphing calculator is required. (May be taken concurrently with MAC 1140 .) Credit is not given for both MAC 1114  and MAC 1147 . If completed with a grade of “C” or better, this course serves to demonstrate competence for the general education mathematics requirement.

  
  • MAC 1140 - Pre-Calculus Algebra


    3 credits
    Prerequisites: MAC 1105  with a minimum grade of “C” or appropriate CLM score
    This is an algebra class designed to prepare students to enter either engineering or calculus courses. Topics covered include exponential and logarithmic functions, polynomials, rational functions, conic sections, sequences and series, mathematical induction, the binomial theorem, and matrices. A graphing calculator is required. Credit is not given for both MAC 1140  and MAC 1106 , or for both MAC 1140  and MAC 1147 . If completed with a grade of “C” or better, this course serves to demonstrate competence for the general education mathematics requirement.

  
  • MAC 1147 - Pre-Calculus Algebra/Trigonometry


    5 credits
    Prerequisites: MAC 1105  with a minimum grade of “B”, or appropriate CLM score and high school trigonometry
    This course is designed for students with strong mathematical backgrounds who need a refresher course before beginning the Calculus sequence. Topics covered are a combination of topics from MAC 1140  and MAC 1114 . If completed with a grade of “C” or better, this course serves to demonstrate competence for the general education mathematics requirement. Credit is not given for both MAC 1147  and MAC 1114 , or for both MAC 1147  and MAC 1140 .

  
  • MAC 2233 - Calculus for Business and Social Sciences I


    4 credits
    Prerequisites: (MAC 1105  or MAC 1106  or MAC 1140 ) with a minimum grade of “C”, or appropriate CLM score
    This course is designed for students in business and related studies that need calculus but not trigonometry. Included is a review of equations and inequalities and their applications, functions and graphs, and exponential and logarithmic functions. Major topics include the mathematics of finance, limits and continuity, differentiation and integration, and applications of these. A graphing calculator is required. If completed with a grade of “C” or better, this course serves to demonstrate competence for the general education mathematics requirement.

  
  • MAC 2311 - Calculus with Analytic Geometry I


    4 credits
    Prerequisites: (MAC 1106  & MAC 1114  with minimum grade of “C” in each course) or (MAC 1140  & MAC 1114  with a minimum of “C” in each course) or MAC 1147  with a minimum grade of “C”
    This course is designed for students majoring in science, mathematics, or engineering. Topics include: limits, differentiation, and integration of algebraic, trigonometric, logarithmic andexponential functions and applications. This course is sequential with MAC 2312  and MAC 2313 . A graphing calculator is required. If completed with a grade of “C” or better, this course serves to demonstrate competence for the general education mathematics requirement.

  
  • MAC 2312 - Calculus with Analytic Geometry II


    4 credits
    Prerequisites: MAC 2311  with minimum grade of “C” or permission of instructor
    This course presents differentiation and integration of trigonometric and hyperbolic functions, special techniques of integration, improper integrals, sequences, infinite series, and analytic geometry in three-dimensional space. A graphing calculator is required. If completed with a grade of “C” or better, this course serves to demonstrate competence for the general education mathematics requirement.

  
  • MAC 2313 - Calculus with Analytic Geometry III


    4 credits
    Prerequisites: MAC 2312  with a minimum grade of “C” or permission of instructor
    This course includes study of linear systems, matrices, partial derivatives, multiple integration, line integrals, polar coordinates, and vectors in the plane. A graphing calculator, TI-86, or equivalent, is required. If completed with a grade of “C” or better, this course serves to demonstrate competence for the general education mathematics requirement.

  
  • MAE 3320C - Teaching Methods in Middle School Mathematics with Practicum


    4 credits
    Prerequisites: Admission into the Bachelor of Science in Education program or special permission from the Dean of the School of Education; ENC 1101 , ENC 1102 , 3 credits of college level mathematics, EDM 3230 , EDG 3410 , EDG 4004 -all with a grade of “C” or higher
    This course is required in the undergraduate Middle School Mathematics Education and Secondary Mathematics Education programs. Its major goal is to provide prospective middle school teachers the opportunity to develop concepts, skills, and pedagogical procedures for the effective teaching of mathematics in grades 6-9. To this end, the course will provide for an integration of mathematics content and the middle school philosophy while examining learning and teaching at this level. Such a course is recommended by the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM). This course includes a 35-hour practicum in a middle grades mathematics classroom.

  
  • MAE 3823C - Teaching Algebra in Middle School with Practicum


    4 credits
    Prerequisites: Admission into the Bachelor of Science in Education program or special permission from the Dean of the School of Education; EDG 4004 , EDG 3410  and EDM 3230  -all with a grade of “C” or higher; and prior to enrolling in any upper level course (course number beginning with a 3 or 4), students must complete the following courses with a grade of “C” or better: ENC 1101 - Composition I , ENC 1102 - Composition II , and three semester hours of college level mathematics; or permission from the appropriate academic Dean This course is required in the undergraduate Middle Grades Mathematics Education program.
    This course is designed to develop a background for the middle school mathematics teacher to understand the relationship between the brain and learning, the meaning of conceptual change, some of the historic symbolic language, the geometric terms used for shapes and simple relationships, the significance for readiness of abstract thought, and the importance of variety in teaching through presentations that utilize technology and connections to out-of-school experiences. The course will emphasize the constructivist approach and the teaching of solving problems mathematically. The course will utilize National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) Standards and Sunshine State Standards (SSS) in problem solving in algebraic and geometric applications as well as applications with basic numerical operations. This course includes a 35-hour practicum in a middle grades algebra classroom.

  
  • MAE 4330C - Teaching Methods in Secondary School Mathematics with Practicum


    4 credits
    Prerequisites: Admission into the Bachelor of Science in Education program or special permission from the Dean of the School of Education; ENC 1101 , ENC 1102 , 3 credits of college level mathematics, EDM 3230 , EDG 3410 , EDG 4004 -all with a grade of “C” or higher
    Required: This course requires 35 hours of practicum in a 6-12 classroom setting over a minimum of ten weeks.

    This course is required for teacher candidates who are majoring in Mathematics Education. It is designed to prepare the teacher candidate for a successful internship experience by bridging the perceived gap between theory and practice. This course addresses the required instructional methods, techniques, strategies, resources and assessment considerations for effective teaching of secondary mathematics including pedagogy of early algebra, geometry, trigonometry and calculus through the use of problem solving, cooperative learning and appropriate technology.

  
  • MAE 4940 - Internship in Middle and Secondary Education with Mathematics Emphasis


    12 credits
    Prerequisites: Successful completion of all other coursework in the B.S. in Secondary Education Mathematics program of studies and/or permission from the Dean of the School of Education; and prior to enrolling in any upper level course (course number beginning with a 3 or 4), students must complete the following courses with a grade of “C” or better: ENC 1101 - Composition I , ENC 1102 - Composition II , and three semester hours of college level mathematics; or permission from the appropriate academic Dean
    Required: The internship requires a minimum of 15 weeks in a 5-9 or 6-12 setting.

    This course requires teacher candidates to lead instruction in an area 5-9 or 6-12 mathematics classroom under the supervision of a trained clinical educator. Guided by the Florida Educator Accomplished Practices, ESOL Performance Standards, and ESOL K-12 Competencies and Skills, teacher candidates will write lesson plans, choose materials, conduct lessons, and manage student behavior during one semester of full day internship. Over the course of the internship, teacher candidates will conduct systematic inquiry about their work with students in 5-9 or 6-12 school settings and continually revise their classroom instruction and management through a cycle of reflective practice. The teacher candidates will also participate in a series of required mandatory seminars at Florida SouthWestern State College.

  
  • MAE 4943 - Internship in Middle Grades Mathematics Education


    12 credits
    Prerequisites: Admission into the Bachelor of Science in Education Program or special permission from the Dean of the School of Education; EDG 4004 , EDG 3410 , and EDM 3230 -all with a grade of “C” or higher; and prior to enrolling in any upper level course (course number beginning with a 3 or 4), students must complete the following courses with a grade of “C” or better: ENC 1101 - Composition I , ENC 1102 - Composition II , and three semester hours of college level mathematics; or permission from the appropriate academic Dean
    Required: This course requires teacher candidates to lead instruction in an area 5-9 mathematics classroom under the supervision of a trained clinical educator. The internship requires 15 weeks in a 5-9 classroom for the duration of the mentor teacher’s contracted day.

    This course requires teacher candidates to lead instruction in an area 5-9 mathematics classroom under the supervision of a trained clinical educator. Guided by the Florida Educator Accomplished Practices, ESOL Performance Standards, and ESOL K-12 Competencies and Skills, teacher candidates will write lesson plans, choose materials, conduct lessons, and manage student behavior during one semester of full day internship. Over the course of the internship, teacher candidates will conduct systematic inquiry about their work with children in 5-9 school settings and continually revise their classroom instruction and management through a cycle of reflective practice. Teacher candidates will also participate in a series of required mandatory seminars at Florida SouthWestern State College.

  
  • MAN 1023 - Management for Non-Profit Organizations


    3 credits
    This course provides a foundation in the management of non-profit organizations. Topics include an overview of the activities of the non-profit sector and the unique management challenges they present.  Additionally, the course covers an exploration of the similarities to for-profit ventures, including financial and personnel management, planning for new revenue sources, and adapting to changes in the macro environment.

  
  • MAN 1949 - 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 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.

  
  • MAN 2021 - Management Principles


    3 credits
    This course presents basic management principles and theory, including the history, progress, and functions of management. The relation of management principles to operations and the management process in business are emphasized. Leadership and motivational techniques plus organizational structure are also covered.

  
  • MAN 2582 - Principles of Project Management


    3 credits
    This course covers the skills to complete projects on time and within budget and the entire project life cycle from initiation and planning through execution, acceptance, support and closure. This is an introductory course in project management concepts, designed to prepare students to utilize project management techniques in the workplace. The course will prepare the student for further study in project management and related areas. The course will pay particular attention to the nine functional areas of project: scope, time, cost, quality, human resources, communication, risk, procurement, and integration and their relationship to initiation, planning, execution, controlling, and closing. Students should have computer literacy.

  
  • MAN 3046 - Leadership and Team Development


    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 is an in-depth study of self-directed work teams and the team processes in the work setting. The course focuses on the leadership of teams for effective performance and member satisfaction. The course also addresses the attitudes, behaviors, and idiosyncrasies of team members.

    Note: This course is intended for students in the BAS in Supervision and Management Program.
  
  • MAN 3081 - Introduction to E-Business


    3 credits
    Prerequisites: ENC 1101 , ENC 1102 , and 3 semester hours of college level mathematics
    This course is a survey of the various types of e-business and their economic, financial, accounting, ethical, legal and regulatory implications. The course will examine the impact of e-businesses on major traditional industries and examine how to build models leading to profitable businesses.

  
  • MAN 3120 - Organizational Behavior and Leadership


    3 credits
    Prerequisites: Prior to enrolling in any upper level course (course number beginning with a 3 or 4), students must complete the following courses with a grade of “C” or better: ENC 1101 - Composition I , ENC 1102 - Composition II , and three semester hours of college level mathematics; or permission from the appropriate academic Dean
    This is an applied leadership course with a focus on case studies; projects and group interaction, including theoretical background on group dynamics; small group behavior and motivation; power; types of groups; verbal and non-verbal communication skills; organizational change; and teambuilding.

  
  • MAN 3301 - Human Resources Management


    3 credits
    Prerequisites: Prior to enrolling in any upper level course (course number beginning with a 3 or 4), students must complete the following courses with a grade of “C” or better: ENC 1101 - Composition I , ENC 1102 - Composition II , and three semester hours of college level mathematics; or permission from the appropriate academic Dean
    This course analyzes modern methods and theories in human resources management personnel administration. Topics include: recruitment, promotion, performance evaluation, dismissal, and training. Staffing strategy, benefits and relevant regulation are also covered.

  
  • MAN 3303 - Leadership and Management Practices


    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 consists of a comprehensive study of the contrasting theories of leadership; current theories of leadership, management, and supervision; as well as current trends and issues for business managers. In addition, this course focuses on applications and cases for the development of the student’s leadership and management competencies.

  
  • MAN 3504 - Operations and Supply Chain Management


    3 credits
    Prerequisites: Restricted to students with majors in Public Safety Administration or Supervision and Management; 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 detailed analysis of concepts in design and control of operating systems. Students will address issues in facility location and layout, work standards, quality control, MRP, planning and scheduling applied to production and service systems.

  
  • MAN 3641 - Organizational Research


    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 introduces students to basic research paradigms to enable them use and evaluate appropriate research tools, approaches, and methods in data collection and analysis. In addition, students use critical thinking to aid in drawing conclusions from data collected and in interpreting research outcomes in a given organizational scenario. Ethical concepts relating to the research process are emphasized.

  
  • MAN 3864 - Managing a Family 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  English Composition I, ENC 1102  English Composition II, and three semester hours of college level mathematics; or permission from the appropriate academic Dean AND ENT 3003  Entrepreneurship I
    This course addresses the special issues facing family owned and managed firms. It further provides an appreciation for the dynamics in such firms and examines how to cultivate appropriate professional managers in such organizations.

  
  • MAN 3949 - Management Internship II


    3 credits
    Prerequisites: (GEB 1949  or MAN 1949 ) and MAN 2021 , both with a grade of “B” or higher, 12 credit hours of upper-level ACG, ENT, FIN, ISM, MAN, MAR, MNA, AND/OR PAD coursework, minimum GPA of 2.5, Internship Application, and permission of the Dean. 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.
    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 MAN 1949 ; it is designed to provide students with advanced 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.

  
  • MAN 4113 - Understanding and Managing Diversity- (I)


    3 credits
    Prerequisites: ENC 1101 , ENC 1102 , and 3 semester hours of college level mathematics
    This course examines, from a management perspective, mining the value in the vast similarities and dissimilarities that accrue to today’s workforce as a result of differences in individual backgrounds, abilities, socio-economic standing, gender, educational attainment, culture, religion, age, and other differentiating factors. Emerging styles of leadership among people of diverse backgrounds are explored as solutions, not as problems.

    (I) International or diversity focus
  
  • MAN 4402 - Employment Laws and Regulations for Human Resources


    3 credits
    Prerequisites: Restricted to students with majors in Public Safety Administration or Supervision and Management; 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 analyzes the federal and state regulation of the employment relationship, including wage and hour laws; EEO; and Affirmative Action programs. Students will address human resource issues such as: employee benefits, insurance, workers’ compensation, safety, health, employees’ personal rights and collective bargaining legislation.

  
  • MAN 4441 - Negotiation


    3 credits
    Prerequisites: MAN 3303   OR MAN 3120  
    This course examines the theories and practices of negotiation used to successfully manage conflict in business and professional settings. The roles of negotiators and their effectiveness as negotiators are also covered. Quizzes, role plays, simulations, discussions, case study examinations, and other methodologies may incorporated to determine student course mastery.

  
  • MAN 4570 - Retail Logistics Management


    3 credits
    Prerequisites: Prior to enrolling in any upper level course (course number beginning with a 3 or 4), students must complete the following courses with a grade of “C” or better: ENC 1101  English Composition I, ENC 1102  English Composition II, and three semester hours of college level mathematics; or permission from the appropriate academic Dean.
    This course focuses on managing the retail organization’s logistics and the supply chain relationships that provide a competitive advantage in the retail environment. Competencies are built around retail inventory and logistics management processes and methods used to keep track of inventory. Topics include methods for forecasting needs, ordering, buying, shipping, receiving, tracking inventory, retail turnover, product performance, reducing shrinkage,  and inventory storage.

  
  • MAN 4701 - Business Ethics and Society


    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 explores roles of personal, organizational, and societal values and ethics in society. Topics include exploration of individual ethics, values, and goals; the study of ethical behavior within organizations as it influences people, products, and the work environment; and the exploration of the appropriate roles of individuals, organizations and government in society.

  
  • MAN 4720 - Strategic Management and Organizational Policy


    3 credits
    Prerequisites: Prior to enrolling in any upper level course (course number beginning with a 3 or 4), students must complete the following courses with a grade of “C” or better: ENC 1101 - Composition I , ENC 1102 - Composition II , and three semester hours of college level mathematics; or permission from the appropriate academic Dean
    This course examines strategic planning and work organization as well as the development of organizational policies and procedures. Topics include corporate planning, organizational analysis and design, change implementation, design and oversight of policies, determination and development of organizational direction, development of organizational strategy, strategic evaluation and control, and ethical strategies.

  
  • MAN 4723 - Strategic Management Capstone


    3 credts
    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  English Composition I, ENC 1102  English Composition II, and three semester hours of college level mathematics; or permission from the appropriate academic Dean.  Course must be taken in the last term and must be taken at FSW.
    This course examines strategic management from three different perspectives of analyzing an existing strategy, formulating a new strategy based on changes internally and externally in the market and third in implementing that new strategy. The course also provides a capstone experience by examining and finding alternative solutions for an existing business issue or for capturing a business opportunity with the use of concepts and knowledge gained in the prior courses taken in this degree program.  The course will also include a business simulation, with teams leading a global business enterprise as a group member of the leadership team  making over fifty business decisions in all functions weekly.

  
  • MAN 4915 - Management Capstone


    3 credits
    Prerequisites: This course is intended to be for the last term. Students must be eligible to graduate the term they enroll in MAN 4915 ; 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 capstone course will provide the opportunity for students to demonstrate they have learned the concepts from the program and can apply them in the real world. It provides the student the opportunity to develop a plan to solve a problem dealing with management and organizational leadership issues of today. The student will complete a business simulation in which teams of students make decisions weekly and compete against other teams for the best organizational results based on strategies chosen using case analysis and course knowledge from many of the preceding courses in this degree program.

  
  • MAN 4949 - Professional Management Internship


    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  English Composition I, ENC 1102  English Composition II, and three semester hours of college level mathematics; or permission from the appropriate academic Dean AND MAN 3949  and MAN 2021 , both with a grade of “B” or higher, 12 credit hours of upper-level ACG, ENT, FIN, ISM MAN, MAR, MNA, PAD, AND/OR QMB coursework, minimum GPA of 2.5, Internship Application, and permission of the Dean
    This course builds upon the experience learned in MAN 3949; it is designed to provide students with further advanced management 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. Additionally, students will complete and submit a comprehensive reflective paper of recent and past internships concerning their career goals.

  
  • MAP 2302 - Differential Equations I


    4 credits
    Prerequisites: MAC 2312  with a minimum grade of “C”
    This course presents methods for finding solutions of first-order equations and some higher-order equations, the use of Laplace transforms, and finding non-linear solutions. A graphing calculator is required. If completed with a grade of “C” or better, this course serves to demonstrate competence for the general education mathematics requirement.

  
  • MAR 1949 - Marketing Internship I


    3 credits
    Prerequisites: GEB 1011  and MAR 2011 , 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 marketing 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.

  
  • MAR 2011 - Marketing


    3 credits
    This course is a study of marketing principles and their relationship to product, price, promotion, and distribution. The interrelationship between marketing and other business operations of the firm is included. The consumer purchase decision process, product life cycle, and ethical behavior in marketing are also key elements.

  
  • MAR 2141 - International Marketing and Business Practices


    3 credits
    This course introduces students to the concepts of marketing which are unique to international business. Students investigate product development, channel systems, organizational alternatives, business practices and customs, and legal issues, as they relate to the world market.

  
  • MAR 2949 - Marketing Internship II


    3 credits
    Prerequisites: MAR 1949  with a grade of ―B of 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 builds upon the experience learned in MAR 1949 ; it is designed to provide students with advanced marketing 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.

  
  • MAR 3231 - Retailing Management I


    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  English Composition I, ENC 1102  English Composition II, and three semester hours of college level mathematics; or permission from the appropriate academic Dean.
    This course examines retail management fundamentals which provide an overview of key retail strategies, supervision and management responsibilities. Topics include retailing principles, Global retailing concepts, e-tailing, retail theories, decision-making, team development, motivation and reward strategies, driving sales and enhancing the customer experience, and career opportunities in retail.

 

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