May 07, 2024  
TCC Catalog 2016-17 
    
TCC Catalog 2016-17 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Courses


Florida’s Statewide Course Numbering System  

 

Dental Hygiene

  
  • DES1840 Preventive Dentistry

    2 credit hour(s) | Spring
    Prerequisite(s): grade of C or better in: BSC2085 , BSC2085L , BSC2086 , BSC2086L , MCB2004 , MCB2004L , CHM1030 , ENC1101  and acceptance into the dental hygiene program.
    Introduction to concepts used in oral health instruction and patient education, including the etiology of dental disease, how to improve plaque control, oral physiotherapy, methodology of oral health instruction and patient motivational techniques. Gives students an opportunity to develop skills needed for teaching patients how to achieve optimal dental health and offers experiences in one-on-one and group communication skills for interpersonal, professional and patient education interaction. The course includes the concepts of remineralization versus demineralization; oral pH; use of the food diary; using xylitol, fluoride and various contemporary marketed products; tobacco cessation counseling; and discovering the sources and removal of dental stains. Contact: 2 hours per week. Does not count toward A.A. degree.
  
  • DES2051 Pain Control

    2 credit hour(s) | Fall
    Prerequisite(s): grade of C or better in DEH1800 , DEH1800L , DES1200 , DES1200L , DEH2300 .
    Didactic information and clinical practical applications in the use of nitrous oxide sedation and anesthesiology, with specific emphasis on the local anesthetics used in dentistry. Topics include proper handling of related equipment, delivery techniques, pharmacology, safety considerations, signs and symptoms of complications, and emergency management. This course will prepare students to administer local anesthesia injections to patients in  . Contact: 2 hours per week. Does not count toward A.A. degree.

Developmental English as a Second Language

  
  • EAP0320 English for Academic Purposes: Intermediate Reading

    3 credit hour(s) Fall | Spring | Summer
    Prerequisite(s): be a nonnative speaker of English whose placement scores indicate a need to develop reading skills essential for success in college-level classes.
    This course is intended for nonnative speakers of English whose placement scores (83-below on the PERT reading section) indicate a need to develop reading skills essential for success in college-level classes. The student will develop the ability to comprehend intermediate-level academic reading selections and to identify the structural elements within them. Emphasis will be on acquisition of English language academic vocabulary by developing knowledge of roots, affixes and idiomatic expressions and the recognition of cognates and false cognates. Students will reduce dependence on bilingual dictionaries through guided practice in applying vocabulary acquisition strategies. Students will also learn to recognize cultural references, and students will learn strategies for decoding cultural references. Students will also increase their reading fluency and speed. Lecture: 3 hours. Does not count toward A.A. degree or A.S. degree. Students must earn a grade of C or better in this course to enroll in  .
  
  • EAP0384 English for Academic Purposes: Intermediate Writing and Grammar

    3 credit hour(s) | Fall | Spring
    Prerequisite(s): appropriate placement score.
    This course is intended for the student who is a nonnative speaker of English and whose placement scores (89-below on the PERT writing section) indicate a need to develop writing skills essential for success in college-level classes. The student will develop the ability to produce logical, coherent and unified paragraphs and short essays on academic topics that use a variety of structures and accomplish a variety of purposes commonly assigned in academic contexts. Students will develop the ability to write clear, logical and effective sentences that adhere to the conventions of standard written English. Students will acquire knowledge of intermediate-level English grammar and apply that knowledge when editing and proofreading their own original paragraphs and short essays. Additionally, students will learn to apply critical thinking skills to planning, drafting and revising academic paragraphs and short essays. Lecture: 3 hours. Does not count toward A.A. degree or A.S. degree. To enroll in  , the student must score a C or better.
  
  • EAP0420 English for Academic Purposes: Advanced Reading

    3 credit hour(s) Fall | Spring | Summer
    Prerequisite(s): be a nonnative speaker of English who has earned a grade of C or better in   or whose placement scores (84-105 on the PERT reading section) indicate a need to develop reading skills essential for success in college-level classes.
    The student will develop the ability to comprehend advanced-level academic reading selections that replicate selections commonly assigned in undergraduate general education classes, and students will identify the structural elements within these texts. Students will also synthesize information from multiple undergraduate-level academic texts in order to express opinions about the material through paraphrasing, summarizing and responding to these texts, both orally and in writing. Also, the student will apply critical reading skills to the reading of academic texts. Emphasis will be placed on the acquisition of advanced-level academic English language academic vocabulary by developing knowledge of roots, affixes and idiomatic expressions and the recognition of cognates and false cognates. Students will also learn to recognize cultural references, and students will learn strategies for decoding cultural references. Students will also increase their reading fluency and speed. Lecture: 3 hours. Does not count toward A.A. degree or A.S. degree. To enroll in  , the student must earn a C or better.
  
  • EAP0440 English for Academic Purposes: Advanced Writing

    3 credit hour(s) | Fall | Spring
    Prerequisite(s): appropriate placement score or grade of C or better in EAP0384 .
    This course is intended for the student who is a nonnative speaker of English and whose placement scores (90-102 on the PERT writing section) indicate a need to develop writing skills that are essential for success in college-level classes. The student will develop the ability to produce logical, coherent, and unified academic essays that replicate writing tasks commonly assigned in undergraduate general education classes. Students will develop the ability to write clear, logical, and effective sentences that adhere to the conventions of standard written English. Students will acquire knowledge of advanced-level English grammar and apply that knowledge when editing and proofreading their own original academic essays. Additionally, students will learn to apply critical thinking skills to planning, drafting, and revising academic essays. This course does not satisfy A.A. or A.S. degree requirements.  Lecture: 3 hours. To enroll in  , the student must score a C or better. Does not count toward A.A. degree or A.S. degree.
  
  • EAP1503 English for Academic Purposes: Intermediate Listening and Speaking

    1 credit hour(s) Fall | Spring | Summer
    Prerequisite(s): be a nonnative speaker of English whose placement scores and oral interview by an EAP faculty member (or designee) indicate a need to develop listening and speaking skills that are essential for success in college-level classes. (Students who score 24 or higher on the speaking portion of the iBT/Next Generation TOEFL Test or score 8 or higher on the speaking section of the IELTS are exempt from this requirement.)
    This course is intended for the student who is a nonnative speaker of English and who wishes to develop English listening and speaking skills that are essential for success in undergraduate classes. The student will develop pronunciation skills, prepare and deliver a short oral presentation, participate in discussions, listen and respond to oral presentations on academic topics, take effective notes, acquire academic and conversational vocabulary, and practice communicating in English in a variety of situations and contexts.  Lecture 1 hour. The student must earn a grade of C or better in this course to enroll in  .
  
  • EAP1602 English for Academic Purposes: Advanced Listening and Speaking

    1 credit hour(s) Fall | Spring | Summer
    Prerequisite(s): grade of C or better in  .
    This course is intended for the student who is a nonnative speaker of English and who has completed   but wishes to further develop her/his listening and speaking skills. The student will develop pronunciation skills, prepare and deliver a short oral presentation, participate in discussions, listen and respond to oral presentations on academic topics, take effective notes, acquire academic and conversational vocabulary, and practice communicating in English in a variety of situations and contexts. Lecture: 1 hour.

Developmental Mathematics

  
  • MAT0018 Foundations of College Mathematics I

    4 credit hour(s) | Fall | Spring | Summer
    Prerequisite(s): Appropriate placement and initial diagnostic assessment scores or voluntary enrollment. Students are highly encouraged to consult with an academic advisor before choosing their developmental mathematics course.
    The course is designed to supplement and strengthen skills the student possesses and to allow for the development of arithmetic and algebra skills needed for success in college-credit mathematics. Topics include properties of real numbers, operations with real numbers, manipulation of algebraic expressions, solving linear equations and graphing linear inequalities. Direct instruction, guided active learning and a designated lab component will be the main modes of delivery for this course. In this format, the student is responsible for completing pre-class activities and in-class activities that are a mix of direct instruction, group activities and individual discovery activities. Students will be responsible for solving problems contextualized within the State-defined meta-majors. These problems allow students to explore the type of work they will encounter if they choose a career in the targeted meta-major. The course is designed for students whose initial diagnostic assessment places them into the first level of the Foundations of College Mathematics program with numerous skills not mastered, those who have struggled in other course formats, those who are unsure of their learning style, or those who may not have selected their meta-major. Contact: 4 hours. Students must earn a grade of C or better in this course before enrolling in MAT0028 . Does not count toward A.A. degree or A.S. degree.
  
  • MAT0022 Foundations of College Mathematics Combined Course

    6 credit hour(s) Fall | Spring | Summer
    Prerequisite(s): Appropriate placement and initial diagnostic assessment scores or voluntary enrollment. Students are highly encouraged to consult with an academic advisor before choosing their developmental mathematics course.
    This course includes a combination of the competencies from  MAT0018 Foundations of College Mathematics I  and MAT0028 Foundations of College Mathematics II . It focuses on strengthening the arithmetic skills taught in the first course through their application to algebraic and geometric concepts covered in the second course. The course is designed to supplement and strengthen the skills possessed by the student and to allow for the development of the algebra skills necessary to be successful in college-credit mathematics. Topics include properties of real numbers, operations with real numbers, manipulation of algebraic expressions, solving linear equations and inequalities, basic polynomial operations, applying the properties of integer exponents, factoring polynomials, operations with radical expressions, basic graphing of linear equations in two variables, and basic applications of algebra in plane geometry. The class is given in two formats: computer-mediated and direct instruction/guided active learning. In the computer-mediated format, students take a diagnostic assessment, and an individual learning plan (ILP) is developed based on the assessment. The student then uses a computer-based learning platform, along with in-class activities, to complete the ILP. In the direct instruction/guided active learning format, the student is responsible for completing pre-class activities and in-class activities that are a mix of direct instruction, group activities and individual discovery activities. Students are encouraged to read the schedule notes to ensure they choose the format that best suits their learning style and needs. MAT0022 requires students pass the class with a grade of “C” or better. Contact: 6 hours. Does not count toward A.A. degree or A.S. degree.
  
  • MAT0028 Foundations of College Mathematics II

    4 credit hour(s) | Fall | Spring | Summer
    Prerequisite(s): Appropriate placement and initial diagnostic assessment scores or voluntary enrollment. Students are highly encouraged to consult with an academic advisor before choosing their developmental mathematics course.
    The course is designed to supplement and strengthen the skills the student possesses and to allow for the development of algebra skills needed for success in college-credit mathematics. Topics include properties of real numbers, operations with real numbers, manipulation of algebraic expressions, solving linear equations and inequalities, basic polynomial operations, applying the properties of integer exponents, factoring polynomials, operations with radical expressions, basic graphing of linear equations in two variables, and basic applications of algebra in plane geometry. Direct instruction and guided active learning will be the main modes of delivery for this course. In this format, the student is responsible for completing pre-class activities and in-class activities that are a mix of direct instruction, group activities and individual discovery activities. Students will be responsible for solving problems contextualized within the State-defined meta-majors. These problems allow students to explore the type of work they will encounter if they choose a career in the targeted meta-major. The course is designed for students whose initial diagnostic assessment places them into the second developmental math level with numerous skills not mastered, those who have completed the first level of developmental math, those who may have struggled in other formats, those who are unsure of their learning style, or those who may know their meta-major.  Contact: 4 hours. Students must earn a grade of C or better in this course before enrolling in college-credit mathematics (MAT1033  or  ). Does not count toward A.A. degree or A.S. degree.
  
  • MAT0029 Preliminary Statistics: STATWAY I

    4 credit hour(s) | Fall | Spring | Summer
    Prerequisite(s): documented exemption, appropriate placement scores or completion of developmental education mathematics.
    For students who possess basic arithmetic and reading skills and have some background in algebra, but have not demonstrated the algebra skills necessary to be successful in college-level mathematics. The course is designed to supplement and strengthen the skills the student possesses and to give the student the skills required for successful completion of STA2023 Introductory Statistics . This sequence is for students who do not wish to major in science, technology or mathematics (STEM) areas. The sequence focuses on concepts and methods of statistics, with an emphasis on data analysis. Topics include methods for collecting data, graphical and numerical descriptive statistics, correlation, simple linear regression, basic concepts of probability, confidence intervals and hypothesis tests for means and proportions, and chi-square tests.  Contact: 4 hours, including 1 lab hour. Students must pass this course with a grade of C or better. Students completing this course (STATWAY I) must enroll in the STATWAY II section of STA2023  the following semester. Does not count toward A.A. degree or A.S. degree.
  
  • MAT0055 Statway Module

    1 credit hour(s) | Fall | Spring | Summer
    Prerequisite(s): Appropriate placement and initial diagnostic assessment scores, or voluntary enrollment.
    The Statway module is a bridge course designed for students whose placement test and diagnostic assessment scores indicate they require the first level of developmental mathematics and who wish to follow the Statway path. The Statway module provides students the opportunity to build the foundational skills required for success in  . Through individualized learning plans, students show mastery of fundamental arithmetic and algebraic concepts necessary for  . The Statway path is designed for students who plan to major in liberal arts and for social science majors requiring statistics. Statway is not appropriate for STEM, business or other majors requiring College Algebra. Students should meet with an advisor to discuss their options for moving through the developmental mathematics program. Successful completion of this course requires that students complete all prescribed modules and achieve a score of 70% or greater on final course assessment. Upon successful completion of the course, students will be eligible to register for   only, which will be offered in a compressed format in the same term as the MAT0055 course. Does not count toward A.A. or A.S. degree.
  
  • MAT0056 Foundations of College Mathematics I, Module Course

    2 credit hour(s) Fall | Spring | Summer
    Prerequisite(s): Appropriate placement and initial diagnostic assessment scores, or voluntary enrollment. Students are highly encouraged to consult with an academic advisor before choosing their developmental mathematics course.
    This is a self-paced, computer-mediated course designed to allow students who have shown mastery of most of the first level of developmental mathematics the opportunity to accelerate the course. Students are given the ALEKS Initial Assessment to identify skills in the developmental math sequence not yet mastered. An individual learning plan is established and students are assigned to the module(s) containing the competencies not yet mastered. The individualized program is administered through the ALEKS computer-based learning and assessment platform. Through individualized learning plans, students show mastery of fundamental arithmetic and algebraic concepts necessary for  . Successful completion of this course requires students complete all prescribed modules and achieve a score of 70% or greater on the course assessment. Successful completion of the course leads to one of the second-level developmental mathematics course options. Does not count toward A.A. degree or A.S. degree.
  
  • MAT0058 Foundations of College Mathematics II, Module Course

    2 credit hour(s) Fall | Spring | Summer
    Prerequisite(s): Appropriate placement and initial diagnostic assessment scores or voluntary enrollment. Students are highly encouraged to consult with an academic advisor before choosing their developmental mathematics course.
    This is a self-paced, computer-mediated course designed to allow students who, through their initial diagnostic assessment, have shown mastery of most of the topics in the second-level developmental mathematics course the opportunity to accelerate through the course. Students are given the ALEKS Initial Assessment to identify skills in the developmental math sequence not yet mastered. An individual learning plan is established and students are assigned to the module(s) containing the competencies they need to master to show readiness for college-credit mathematics courses. The individualized program is administered through the ALEKS computer-based learning and assessment platform. Through individualized learning plans, students show mastery of fundamental arithmetic and algebraic concepts necessary for   or  . Successful completion of this course requires students complete all prescribed modules and achieve a score of 70% or greater on the course assessment. Successful completion of the course leads to one of the gateway college-credit mathematics course options. Does not count toward A.A. degree or A.S. degree.

Developmental Reading

  
  • ENC0027 Integrated Reading and Writing II

    4 credit hour(s) Fall | Spring | Summer
    Prerequisite(s): REA0007  and ENC0015 , or appropriate PERT scores.
    Corequisite(s): SLS0003  
    Prerequisite/Corequisite(s): This covers, in combined form, the learning objectives of upper-level developmental reading and writing courses. Course delivery is a combination of class lecture, activities and essay writing. Students eligible for this course are exempt students who choose to take the course, nonexempt students who successfully complete (grade of C or above) or who have exempted ENC0015  and REA0007 , and students whose PERT scores have placed them in both REA0017  and ENC0025 . Successful completion of this course will satisfy the developmental reading and writing requirement and allow students to enroll in ENC1101 .
    Contact: 4 hours. Does not count toward A.A. or A.S. degree.
  
  • REA0007 Developmental Reading I

    3 credit hour(s) | Fall | Spring | Summer
    Prerequisite(s): documented exemption or PERT reading scores of 50-83.
    Corequisite(s): SLS0003  
    This course is designed to assist students who want to build and develop vocabulary, reading strategies and study skills. Contact: 3 hours Students must earn a grade of C or better in this course before enrolling in REA0017 . Does not count toward A.A. or A.S. degree.
  
  • REA0017 Developmental Reading II

    3 credit hour(s) | Fall | Spring | Summer
    Prerequisite(s): documented exemption, PERT reading scores of 84-105 or successful completion of  .
    Corequisite(s): SLS0003 
    This course emphasizes effective strategies for college-level reading through classroom instruction. Contact: 3 hours. Students must earn a grade of C or better in this course before enrolling in ENC1101 . Does not count toward A.A. degree or A.S. degree.
  
  • REA0056 Reading Workshop

    2 credit hour(s) Fall | Spring | Summer
    Prerequisite(s): documented exemption, PERT reading scores of 95-105 or completion of developmental education reading.
    Corequisite(s): SLS0003 
    An 8 week individualized and self-paced course that emphasizes effective strategies for college-level reading through classroom instruction and provides an opportunity for early exit. Contact hours: 2. Students must complete all course work and pass the final exam with a C or better before enrolling in  . Does not count toward   A.A. degree.

Developmental Writing

  
  • ENC0015 Developmental Writing I

    3 credit hour(s) | Fall | Spring | Summer
    Prerequisite(s): documented exemption or PERT reading scores of 50-89.
    This course is intended for the student whose placement scores and academic benchmarks indicate a need to develop a strong foundation in grammar and composition before enrolling in  . Focus is on the basic skills of grammar and usage, developing effective sentences, and writing unified paragraphs. This course is offered in compressed, contextualized and Web formats. Students with a grade of C or better are eligible to enroll in   the next semester. Lecture: 3 hours Students must earn a grade of C or better in this course before enrolling in ENC0025 . Does not count toward A.A. degree or A.S. degree.
  
  • ENC0022 Comprehensive Developmental Writing

    6 credit hour(s) Fall | Spring | Summer
    Prerequisite(s): documented exemption, PERT writing scores of 50-89 or completion of developmental education writing.
    Corequisite(s): SLS0003 
    This course compresses   and  . Students in this course will learn the basic skills of grammar and usage, develop effective sentences, and write unified paragraphs and essays. There is a focus on providing written responses to assigned reading selections. Students with a grade of C or better are eligible to enroll in   the next semester.
  
  • ENC0025 Developmental Writing II

    3 credit hour(s) | Fall | Spring | Summer
    Prerequisite(s): documented exemption, PERT writing scores of 90-102 or successful completion of  .
    This course is intended for the student who is exiting   with a grade of C or better or the student whose placement scores and academic benchmarks indicate the need to write effective paragraphs and short essays. Focus is on providing written responses to assigned reading selections. This course is offered in compressed, contextualized and Web formats. Students with a C or better are eligible to enroll in   the next semester. Lecture: 3 hours Does not count toward A.A. degree or A.S. degree.
  
  • ENC0028L Developmental Lab for Composition

    1 credit hour(s) Fall | Spring | Summer
    Prerequisite(s): This course is intended for students with PERT writing scores of 97-102 plus second level developmental reading placement or exemption, and/or PERT reading scores of 102-105 plus second level writing placement or exemption.
    This course is intended for students whose writing and/or reading PERT scores indicate the need for developmental writing instruction to strengthen writing skills, but who also have achieved placement scores that suggest a high probability of success in Freshman Composition. Eligible students may elect to register for this course concurrently with a linked   course instead of enrolling in  . This course emphasizes reading and writing activities that support critical thinking. A minimum of one hour per week is required in a lab setting. Does not count toward A.A. or A.S. degree.

Digital Media/Broadcasting

  
  • RTV1000 Survey of Broadcasting

    3 credit hour(s) | Fall | Spring
    Introduction to the historical, technological, legal, economic, programming and career aspects of radio and television broadcasting. The course will include a number of required field trips. Completion of one individual and one group project will be required. Contact: 3 hours.

Early Childhood Education

  
  • EDF1004 Educational Field Experience

    3 credit hour(s) | Fall | Spring | Summer
    This course is designed for students pursuing the Florida Child Care Professional Credential (FCCPC, formerly the CDA.) This course focuses on introducing students to classroom responsibilities by requiring them to observe, plan, implement and evaluate learning activities; supervise children; and create lesson plans. Contact: 3 hours.
  
  • EDG1319 Special Topics in Early Childhood Education

    3 credit hour(s) | Fall | Spring | Summer
    This course is designed for teachers of young children. Students are taught to understand the home environment and the differing family structures. Community resources, interagency cooperation and techniques to access services available to families will be addressed. Contact: 3 hours.
  
  • EEC1300 Cognitive Experiences for Young Children

    3 credit hour(s) | Fall | Spring | Summer
    This is an introductory study of curriculum used in teaching young children literacy, mathematics, science, social studies and health. Emphasis is on the application of methods in early childhood centers. Contact: 3 hours.
  
  • EEC1308 Education of the Young Child

    3 credit hour(s) | Fall | Spring | Summer
    This course is designed for students pursuing the Florida Child Care Professional Credential (FCCPC, formerly the CDA.) This course will instruct the student in the creation of an early childhood education portfolio, and understanding of the young child in the early childhood environment. Competencies in program planning, organization of space and equipment and planning appropriate learning experiences will be stressed. Contact: 3 hours.
  
  • EEC1312 Creative Experiences for Young Children

    3 credit hour(s) | Fall | Spring | Summer
    This is an introductory study of the relationship between children’s learning and creative activities. Emphasis is on the application of exploration and discovery. The student will assemble the professional resource file to include creative art, music and drama activities. Contact: 3 hours.
  
  • EEC1600 Guiding the Young Child

    3 credit hour(s) | Fall | Spring | Summer
    A behavior management course for professionals and parents who care for and work with young children. The course examines the range of appropriate and acceptable behaviors, consistent limits, communication patterns, styles, and simple rules that clearly define behavioral guidelines employed to guide young children in a variety of settings. Contact: 3 hours.
  
  • EEC1603 Early Childhood Development and Guidance

    3 credit hour(s) | Fall | Spring | Summer
    This course is designed for students pursuing the Florida Child Care Professional Credential (FCCPC, formerly the CDA.) This is an introductory course designed for teachers of young children in the physical, social, emotional, language and cognitive development of the child, prenatal to school age. Students are taught the dynamics of behavior by emphasizing the importance of guidance in teaching. Contact: 3 hours.
  
  • EEC1907 Directed Observation and Participation

    3 credit hour(s) | Fall | Spring | Summer
    This course is designed for students pursuing the Florida Child Care Professional Credential (FCCPC, formerly the CDA.) This course will instruct the student in the observation and understanding of the relationship between the developmental level of the child and the appropriateness of the curriculum. Contact: 3 hours.
  
  • EEC2013 Children’s Literature in Early Childhood Education

    3 credit hour(s) | Fall | Spring | Summer
    This course is designed to introduce emergent literacy and developmentally appropriate literature to the early childhood education associates degree student. A review of best practices in literacy and a portfolio of age appropriate literature for children birth through five will be created by each student. Contact: 3 hours.
  
  • EEC2401 Home, School, and Community in Early Childhood Education

    3 credit hour(s) | Fall | Spring | Summer
    This course is designed for students pursuing the Florida Child Care Professional Credential (FCCPC, formerly the CDA.) The course will introduce the student to the relationships of home, school and the community in early childhood education. The importance of the family to young children, responsibilities of the early childhood staff to parents and the responsibilities of parents to their children will be covered. Additional emphasis will be given to the social, economic, cultural, linguistic and political forces that have an impact on the lives of children and their families. Community resources, interagency cooperation and techniques to access services available to families will be addressed. Contact: 3 hours.
  
  • EEC2521 Management of a Childcare Center

    3 credit hour(s) | Fall | Spring | Summer
    (Director’s Credentials Course) This course provides a foundation for the financial and personnel management of the child care center. Topics include leadership, organizational skills, budgeting, financial management, legal issues, marketing, hiring, supervision and professional development of a child care center director. Regulations and resources of national, state and local organizations are also addressed. Contact: 3 hours.
  
  • EEC2523 Early Childhood Organizational Leadership and Management

    3 credit hour(s) | Fall | Spring | Summer
    Prerequisite(s): Current Director’s Credential.
    This early childhood course is designed for director’s credential renewal, and will provide advanced level director credential training on organizational structure; ethics and professionalism; leadership; personnel policies and relationships; and staff development, evaluation and retention. Contact: 3 hours.
  
  • EEX2010 Survey of Disabling Conditions in Young Children

    3 credit hour(s) | Fall | Spring | Summer
    The early childhood educator working successfully with young children with disabilities must have knowledge of the various disabling conditions. With a greater understanding of the definitions of, characteristics of, and conditions associated with each disability, the early childhood educator will be better able to interact with, instruct and provide care to children with disabilities. The purpose of this course is to provide early childhood personnel working with young disabled children with a historical perspective on special education and with the State Department of Education definitions for categorical programs. Contact: 3 hours.

Earth Sciences

  
  • ESC1000 Earth and Its Environment

    3 credit hour(s) | Fall | Spring | Summer
    Prerequisite(s): documented exemption, appropriate placement scores, or completion of developmental education reading and writing.
    Provides a general background in the earth sciences for non-science majors. Contains elements of astronomy, geology, oceanography and meteorology. Illustrates the influence of natural phenomena upon society and of society upon the environment. Lecture: 3 hours.
  
  • ESC1000L Earth and Its Environment Laboratory

    1 credit hour(s) | Spring
    Prerequisite(s): documented exemption, appropriate placement scores, or completion of developmental education reading and writing.
    Prerequisite/Corequisite(s):  .
    This provides a laboratory experience to accompany   for nonscience majors. The laboratory exercises emphasize the study of applications to the principles of earth science. Online and Lab: 1 hour.
  
  • ESC2930 Special Topics: Climate Change

    3 credit hour(s) | On Demand
    Prerequisite(s): documented exemption, appropriate placement scores, or completion of developmental education reading and writing.
    This course explores the science of climate change and evidence for changes in ocean temperature, sea level and acidity due to global warming. The course will explore the connection between human activity and the current warming trend and consider some of the potential social, economic and environmental consequences. Lecture: 3 hours.
  
  • EVR1001 Introduction to Environmental Sciences

    3 credit hour(s) | Fall | Spring | Summer
    Prerequisite(s): Documented exemption, appropriate placement scores, or completion of developmental education reading and writing.
    This course of study examines current environmental concerns and their management. It integrates the features of the natural environment with human activities. Emphasis is on the application of biological, physical and chemical methods to the understanding of and solutions to environmental problems. The student will gain insight into the natural interactions among living things and physical aspects of the environment. Topics include basic ecology, population growth, energy resources, environmental regulations, water and air pollution. Lecture: 3 hours
  
  • GLY1030 Environmental Geology

    3 credit hour(s) | Fall | Spring | Summer
    Prerequisite(s): documented exemption, appropriate placement scores, or completion of developmental education reading and writing.
    An introductory course in geology emphasizing environmental aspects of the earth, including earthquakes, volcanoes, depletion of resources, water supply problems, pollution, and geologic land use and planning. Lecture: 3 hours.
  
  • GLY2010 Physical Geology

    3 credit hour(s) | Fall
    Prerequisite(s): documented exemption, appropriate placement scores, or completion of developmental education reading and writing.
    Corequisite(s): GLY2010L .
    Covers the origin and evolution of the earth, with concentration on the geologic processes acting within the earth and on the earth’s surface. Lecture: 3 hours.
  
  • GLY2010L Physical Geology Laboratory

    1 credit hour(s) | Fall
    Prerequisite/Corequisite(s): GLY2010 .
    Students will classify and identify rocks and minerals and interpret topographic/geologic maps and aerial photographs. Lab: 3 hours. Additional fee.
  
  • GLY2160 Geology of National Parks

    3 credit hour(s) | Spring
    Prerequisite(s): documented exemption, appropriate placement scores, or completion of developmental education reading and writing.
    An introductory course in geology that develops the geological history of selected national parks while illustrating essential principles and processes of geology. Lecture: 3 hours.
  
  • MET1010 Meteorology

    3 credit hour(s) | Fall | Spring | Summer
    Prerequisite(s): documented exemption, appropriate placement scores, or completion of developmental education reading and writing.
    An introduction to the structure of the atmosphere, weather processes and climate, including recent events and environmental concerns in these realms. Lecture: 3 hours.
  
  • OCE1001 Introductory Oceanography

    3 credit hour(s) | Fall | Spring | Summer
    Prerequisite(s): documented exemption, appropriate placement scores, or completion of developmental education reading and writing.
    An introduction to the study of the oceans, emphasizing the interdisciplinary nature of the science, including the biological, chemical, physical and geological aspects of oceanographic studies. Illustrates the influence of oceans upon society and of society upon the ocean environment. Lecture: 3 hours.

Economics

  
  • ECO2013 Principles of Economics: Macro

    3 credit hour(s) | Fall | Spring | Summer
    Prerequisite(s): documented exemption, appropriate placement scores, or completion of developmental education reading and writing.
    Covers basic economic concepts and theories, current economic problems and the application of public policy to these problems. Stress is placed on macroeconomics. Lecture: 3 hours. Substantial writing component. Fulfills state writing requirement.
  
  • ECO2023 Principles of Economics: Micro

    3 credit hour(s) | Fall | Spring | Summer
    Prerequisite(s): documented exemption, appropriate placement scores, or completion of developmental education reading and writing.
    Covers basic economic concepts and theories related to consumer demand and economics of the firm. Stress is placed on microeconomics. Lecture: 3 hours. Substantial writing component. Fulfills state writing requirement.
  
  • ECO2710 Introduction to International Economics

    3 credit hour(s) | Spring
    Prerequisite(s): satisfactory completion of ECO2013 Principles of Economics: Macro ; documented exemption, appropriate placement scores, or completion of developmental education reading and writing.
    Special topics for students who wish to further explore the field of economics through discussion, observation or research. Special focus placed on topical problems, current issues or economic trends.  Lecture: 3 hours.
  
  • ECO2930 Special Topics in Economics

    3 credit hour(s) | Fall | Spring | Summer
    Special topics for students who wish to further explore the field of economics through discussion, observation or research. Special focus placed on topical problems, current issues or economic trends. Lecture: 3 hours.

Education

  
  • EDF1005 Introduction to the Teaching Profession

    3 credit hour(s) | Fall | Spring
    Prerequisite(s): Documented exemption, appropriate placement scores, or completion of developmental education reading and writing.
     
    An introduction to the American education system, with emphasis on the social foundations of public education. Overview of the teaching profession and contemporary issues affecting teachers and students. Recommended for students considering a career in any area of education. Required field experience of 15 hours is a mandatory component of successful completion of the course. This course fulfills one of the lower division education core prerequisites for teacher education majors at all colleges and universities in the state of Florida. Must earn a grade of “C” or better for credit to be awarded. Lecture: 3 hours. There is a cost of $95 for fingerprinting and a security check required by Leon County Schools.
  
  • EDF2085 Introduction to Diversity for Educators

    3 credit hour(s) | Fall | Spring | Summer
    Prerequisite(s): completion of EDF1005  with a grade of “C” or better.
    An introduction to the value of diversity in American society and the manifestations and dimensions of diversity in the educational system. Focuses on providing prospective teachers with knowledge about students in American schools who are from different ethnic, racial, cultural and/or linguistic backgrounds or who represent other categories of diversity, and how the needs of diverse students may be addressed. Required field experience of 15 hours is a mandatory component of successful completion of this course. This course fulfills one of the lower division education core prerequisites for teacher education majors at all public colleges and universities in Florida. Must earn a grade of “C” or better for credit to be awarded. Lecture: 3 hours. There is a cost of $95 for fingerprinting and a security check required by Leon County Schools.
  
  • EME2040 Introduction to Technology for Educators

    3 credit hour(s) | Fall | Spring | Summer
    Prerequisite(s): Open only to students who have completed 12 or more semester hours.
    The purpose of this course is to prepare teachers and future teachers as competent computer-based technologists. This course is designed specifically for education majors. Students will learn how to successfully integrate instructional technology tools into their evolving teaching methodology. Based on the study of a wide range of successful technology integration models currently in use throughout the United States, students will cultivate their own sense of the importance of effective instructional technology modeling as a part of their teaching and learning strategies. This course requires a significant amount of time outside the class using a computer. A minimum 2.5 GPA is required for admission to teacher education programs in all state universities in Florida. Contact: 3 hours. This course fulfills one of the lower division education core prerequisites for teacher education majors.

Emergency Medical Technology

  
  • EMS1059C First Responder

    3 credit hour(s) | Fall | Spring | Summer
    Basic management of emergency medical/ pre-hospital care of the sick and injured. Provides the information and skills needed to recognize, properly assess and treat the sick and injured as a first responder. The first responder is a vital part of the pre-hospital, emergency medical services system. First responders are trained to reach patients, find out what is wrong, provide emergency care and, when necessary, move patients without causing further injury. These individuals are usually the first trained personnel to reach the patient. CPR certification is required for course completion and is available at an additional cost. Contact: 3 hours per week. Additional fee. Does not count toward A.A. degree.
  
  • EMS1119 Emergency Medical Technician Lecture

    7 credit hour(s) | Fall | Spring
    Prerequisite(s): admission to the Emergency Medical Technician Certificate (B312)  program.
    Corequisite(s):  ,  .
    This course introduces the role of the emergency medical technician. It is designed to teach students to employ critical thinking skills to assess a patient scenario, create a plan of care and implement the plan. Topics include public health, anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, patient assessment, airway management, trauma, toxicological and environmental emergencies, submersion incidents, and infection control. Contact: 7 hours per week. Some online modules and Saturday class meetings required. Does not count toward A.A. degree.
  
  • EMS1119L Emergency Medical Technician Lab

    2 credit hour(s) | Fall | Spring
    Prerequisite(s): admission to the Emergency Medical Technician program.
    Corequisite(s):  ,  .
    This course involves the laboratory application of concepts and procedures studied in  . Lab: 90 clock hours per semester. Does not count toward A.A. degree.
  
  • EMS1431L Emergency Medical Technician Clinical

    3 credit hour(s) | Fall | Spring
    Prerequisite(s): admission to the Emergency Medical Technician program.
    Corequisite(s):  ,  .
    This course provides clinical application of concepts and procedures studied in   and  . Clinical: At least 124 clock hours per semester. Does not count toward A.A. degree.
  
  • EMS1525 Electrocardiography

    2 credit hour(s) | Spring | Summer
    A systematic approach to interpretation of the electrocardiograph (EKG). The course describes basic components of the cardiac cycle and their relation to the electrocardiograph. Basic skills in EKG lead placement and dysrhythmia interpretation are stressed, as well as advanced skills such as 12-lead interpretation, infarct location determination, axis deviation and conduction defects. Lecture: 30 hours. Does not count toward A.A. degree.
  
  • EMS2346C Critical Care Ground Transport

    6 credit hour(s) | Fall | Spring
    Prerequisite(s): must be licensed healthcare professional holding an associate or higher degree (registered nurse, paramedic, respiratory therapist) that routinely participates in interfacility transports involving critical care patients.
    This course includes instruction in all common aspects of critical care assessment and management, including pathophysiology, pharmacology, 12-lead ECG interpretation, interpretation of laboratory values, interpretation of routine diagnostic images, ventilator management, aortic balloon pump management, differential diagnosis and critical thinking. Lecture/Lab: 80 clock hours. Clinical: 24 clock hours. Simulation lab: 12 clock hours. Does not count toward A.A. degree.
  
  • EMS2603 Paramedic I Lecture

    8 credit hour(s) | Fall | Spring
    Prerequisite(s): acceptance into the Paramedic program, and   (or the series  ,  ,  ,  ).
    Corequisite(s):  ,  
    Introduces topics such as EMS pharmacology, paramedic preparatory, patient assessment, respiratory emergencies and cardiac emergencies. Incorporates basic concepts of pharmacology, including pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, adverse reactions, mechanisms of action and drug interactions for commonly used groups of drugs. Includes mathematics of drugs and solutions and principles of patient education regarding drug treatment. Includes instruction on proper methods of medication administration as pertains to the paramedic. Provides the student with the foundation necessary to understand the paramedic’s role within the medical community, with focus on the paramedic’s roles and responsibilities, the well-being of the paramedic, injury protection and medical-legal and ethical issues, as well as specific topics in pathophysiology and therapeutic communications. Patient assessment topics focus on the knowledge and skills necessary to thoroughly, accurately and rapidly assess patients found in the prehospital setting, with focus on history-taking, techniques of physical examination, clinical decision making, communications and documentation. Respiratory and cardiac emergency topics focus on the rapid, thorough assessment and pre-hospital treatment of patients with pulmonary and cardiac problems. The student will become knowledgeable of causes, complications, signs and symptoms and the full range of pre-hospital management of these serious patients. Contact: 8 hours per week. Does not count toward A.A. degree.
  
  • EMS2603L Paramedic I Lab

    2 credit hour(s) | Fall | Spring
    Prerequisite(s): acceptance into the Paramedic program, and   (or the series  ,  ,  ,  ).
    Corequisite(s):  ,  
    Includes lab experiences required during the first semester of paramedic training. Basic life support skills are evaluated. Advanced life support skills such as advanced airway management, ECG interpretation and treatment of cardiac emergencies are taught and evaluated. Patient assessment/management treatment skills are emphasized. Contact: 90 clock hours per semester. Does not count toward A.A. degree.
  
  • EMS2604 Paramedic II Lecture

    8 credit hour(s) | Spring | Summer
    Prerequisite(s): successful completion of EMS 2603 , EMS 2603L ,  .
    Corequisite(s):  ,  .
    This course focuses on the many types of medical and traumatic emergencies encountered by EMS personnel. Medical topics covered in this course include neurology, endocrinology, allergies and anaphylaxis, urology, gastroenterology, renal, toxicology, hematology, environmental conditions, infectious and communicable diseases, behavioral and psychiatric disorders, gynecology, obstetrics, neonatology, pediatrics, geriatrics, abuse and neglect, patients with special challenges and the home healthcare patient. Trauma topic areas include trauma systems, mechanism of injury, hemorrhage, shock, soft tissue injuries, burns, head and facial trauma, spinal trauma, abdominal trauma and musculoskeletal trauma. Contact: 8 hours per week. Does not count toward A.A. degree.
  
  • EMS2604L Paramedic II Lab

    2 credit hour(s) | Spring | Summer
    Prerequisite(s): successful completion of  ,  ,  .
    Corequisite(s):  ,  .
    Lab experiences required during the second semester of paramedic training. Advanced life support skills are taught and evaluated. Critical patient assessment/management related to medical emergencies and traumatic emergencies skills are emphasized. Skills related to pediatric and geriatric populations are also evaluated. Lab: 90 hours per semester. Does not count toward A.A. degree.
  
  • EMS2605 Paramedic III Lecture

    4 credit hour(s) | Fall | Summer
    Prerequisite(s): successful completion of   ,  .
    Corequisite(s):  ,  
    Broadens the student paramedic’s knowledge in fields related to emergency medicine, including current issues, management techniques, legal and ethical aspects and provide the knowledge necessary to perform in and around rescue and crime scene operations. Hazardous material training at the awareness level is included. Includes a research paper. Contact: 135 hours per semester Does not count toward A.A. degree.
  
  • EMS2605L Paramedic III Lab

    3 credit hour(s) | Fall | Summer
    Prerequisite(s): successful completion of   ,  .
    Corequisite(s):   .
    Familiarizes students with application of rescue techniques using hand and power tools, ropes, and other rescue equipment and provides a simulation experience covering a variety of pre-hospital emergencies. The simulation focuses on the paramedic student’s ability to integrate pathophysiological principles and physical examination findings to formulate a field impression and implement a treatment plan for patients with common complaints. Contact: 3 hours per week. Does not count toward A.A. degree.
  
  • EMS2659L Paramedic Field Internship

    3 credit hour(s) | Fall | Summer
    Prerequisite(s): grade of C or better in all previous EMS courses and successful completion of the second semester of the paramedic program.
    Includes assigned clinical rotations to complete the required clinical experiences during the final semester of paramedic training. Lab: 1 hour per week. Clinical: minimum of 112 hours per semester. Additional fees. Does not count toward A.A. degree.
  
  • EMS2666L Paramedic I Clinical

    4 credit hour(s) | Fall | Spring
    Prerequisite(s): acceptance into the Paramedic program, and   (or the series  ,  ,  ,  ).
    Includes assigned clinical rotations required during the first semester of paramedic training. Clinical rotations include phlebotomy, IV therapy, ambulance and emergency room rotations. Contact: Minimum of 164 hours per semester. Does not count toward A.A. degree.
  
  • EMS2667L Paramedic II Clinical

    4 credit hour(s) | Spring | Summer
    Prerequisite(s): successful completion of  ,  ,  .
    Corequisite(s):  ,  .
    Includes assigned clinical rotations required during the second semester of paramedic training. Clinical rotations include pediatrics, labor and delivery, or intubations, ambulance and emergency room rotations. Contact: Minimum of 180 hours per semester. Does not count toward A.A. degree.

Engineering and Technology

  
  • BCN1001 Applied Math Concepts for Design and Construction

    3 credit hour(s) | Fall
    Prerequisite(s): MAC1105 .
    An introduction to the practical mathematical skills needed for engineering, architecture, construction and design drafting. This course focuses on fundamental concepts of arithmetic, algebra, geometry and trigonometry. The course uses practical applications in a variety of technical and career vocations, including automotive, allied health, welding, plumbing, machine tool, carpentry, auto mechanics and HVAC. Contact: 3 hours.
  
  • BCN1040 Introduction to Sustainable/Green Building Principles

    3 credit hour(s) | Fall | Spring
    An introduction to the concepts of sustainable design and methodologies. Lecture: 3 hours
  
  • BCN2230 Construction Materials and Methods

    3 credit hour(s) | Spring
    An introductory course on materials used in residential and commercial construction, such as wood, steel and concrete; their components; and the method of their fabrication and assembly. Contact: 3 hours.
  
  • BCN2241 Construction Operations

    3 credit hour(s) | Spring
    This course presents an introduction to the use and management of heavy construction equipment. The focus is on equipment identification, applications, cost of ownership and maintenance, time and motion studies, and earthwork calculations. Contact: 3 hours.
  
  • BCN2272 Plans Interpretation

    3 credit hour(s) | Spring
    Interpretation and evaluation of manual and computerized working drawings (architectural and engineering) for residential, commercial and industrial building. Contact: 3 hours.
  
  • BCN2405 Statics and Strength of Materials

    3 credit hour(s) | Spring
    Prerequisite(s):  
    Study of forces and loads on structures, vector analysis, truss design, free body diagrams, center of gravity and moment of inertia calculations, beam theory, shear and bending moments, bending and shear stresses in beams, and column analysis and design. Contact. 3 hours.
  
  • BCN2704 Construction Contracts, Codes, Laws and Safety

    3 credit hour(s) | Fall | Summer
    This is an introduction to construction contracts; the Florida Building Code; federal, state and local contracting laws; jobsite safety rules and laws; and ethical issues facing construction contractors. Contact: 3 hours.
  
  • BCT2705 Construction Management

    3 credit hour(s) | Fall
    Covers construction industry business entities; job-site cost control and accounting; job-site planning, scheduling and progress management; risk management, insurance and bonding; and project completion and closeout procedures. Contact: 3 hours.
  
  • BCT2770 Construction Estimating 1

    3 credit hour(s) | Fall
    Prerequisite(s): MAC1105 ,  
    This course covers the reading of building plans and specifications, quantity measurements, calculations, and takeoffs. It also covers computer calculations of costs and modeling. The course includes computer-related examples and problems. Civil, environmental and construction management engineering majors and professionals will benefit from the course content. Contact: 3 hours.
  
  • EET1084C Introduction to Electronics

    3 credit hour(s) | On Demand
    This course provides an overview of electronics to acquaint the student with the principles upon which modern electronic devices operate. The course includes an introduction to the basic concepts of electricity and magnetism, electronic circuits and digital electronics. Contact: 3 hours. Does not count toward A.A. degree.
  
  • EGN1111C Engineering Graphics

    3 credit hour(s) | Fall | Spring | Summer
    Emphasis on the principles of engineering graphics such as drafting techniques, lettering, geometric construction, freehand sketching, orthographic projection, sectional views, auxiliary views and pictorials. Prepares students to solve problems in descriptive geometry, such as true length and point view of a line, true size and edge view of a plane, angle between planes, and intersection and development of objects. Note: This course was previously numbered EGS1111C. Contact: 4 hours. Additional fee.
  
  • EGN2112 Computer Application in Drafting and Design

    2 credit hour(s) | Fall
    Prerequisite(s): satisfactory completion of ETD2340  and ETD1320 .
    Drafting and design related to civil engineering, architectural engineering, surveying and industrial construction. This includes surveying topographic, architectural, civil and industrial elevations, sections and details using the latest version of AutoCAD. Contact: 2 hours. Additional fee.
  
  • EGN2126C Computer Graphics for Engineers

    2 credit hour(s) | On Demand
    Prerequisite(s): satisfactory completion of MAC2311 .
    Covers principles of engineering graphics and descriptive geometry. Topics include multiviews sketching, drawing and dimensioning, design process, auxiliary views, sectional views, pictorials, working drawings, tolerancing, graphical calculus, and descriptive geometry using the latest version of AutoCAD. Note: This course was previously numbered EGS2141C. Contact: 4 hours. Additional fee.
  
  • EGN2312 Vector Statics

    3 credit hour(s) | On Demand
    Prerequisite(s): satisfactory completion of MAC2311  and PHY2048 .
    Corequisite(s): MAC2312 .
    Two- and three-dimensional equilibrium of frames, machines and trusses; principles of frictions; centeroid; center of gravity; and area moment of inertia and using vector algebra and calculus. Note: This course was previously numbered EGS2311. Contact: 3 hours.
  
  • EGN2322 Vector Dynamics

    3 credit hour(s) | On Demand
    Prerequisite(s): satisfactory completion of EGN2312 .
    Absolute and relative motion of particles and rigid bodies in translating and rotating reference frames using vector analysis, Newton’s laws of motion, work and energy, and impulse momentum. Note: This course was previously numbered EGS2321. Contact: 3 hours.
  
  • EGS1002 Introduction to Engineering Technology

    3 credit hour(s) | Fall | Spring
    An introduction to the history, practical skills and careers in engineering technology. Lecture: 3 hours.
  
  • ETD1320 Introduction to CAD

    3 credit hour(s) | Fall | Spring | Summer
    Prepares students to use a computer in technical communication, including the application of the latest version of AutoCAD in engineering, architecture, engineering technology, construction and related fields. Contact: 3 hours. Additional fee.
  
  • ETD2340 Advanced CAD

    3 credit hour(s) | Fall | Spring | Summer
    Prerequisite(s): ETD1320 .
    A continuation of ETD1320 . Application of advanced AutoCAD commands to the complex graphical figures in engineering, engineering technology, architecture and related disciplines. Software used is the latest version of AutoCAD. Contact: 3 hours. Additional fee.
  
  • ETD2390 3D Auto CAD/Revit

    3 credit hour(s) | Fall | Spring
    Prerequisite(s): ETD2340 .
    Introduction to the practical drafting skills related to 3D building-modeling skills needed for engineering, architecture, construction and design drafting. This course covers how to use the interface, how to create building designs with Revit and how to produce solid documentation. It also helps students prepare for Autodesk’s Certified Associate and Certified Professional exams. Contact: 3 hours.
  
  • ETD2563C Fire Protection Design

    3 credit hour(s) | Spring
    Prerequisite(s): ETD1320 .
    An introduction to the practical skills required to design water-based fire suppression systems. Hydraulic calculations for the most commonly encountered water-based fire protection systems are covered in detail. Manual hydraulic calculations are thoroughly covered. Students will calculate a wide variety of systems. Factors of successful design such as quality assurance, coordination and ethical practice are covered to provide a realistic perspective on professional application of the methods presented. The latest technology, including the design of high-speed water spray systems and water mist systems, is presented. Contact: 3 hours.
  
  • ETI1110 Quality Assurance

    3 credit hour(s) | On Demand
    This course defines the role of quality in an industrial environment. Topics include the use of quality management techniques and quality philosophies, process development, techniques used for evaluation, approaches used on continuous operations, methods used to control quality, and the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) series of standards. The responsibility of quality assurance during the engineering, manufacturing and marketing of a product is also covered. Contact: 3 hours. Does not count toward A.A. degree.
  
  • ETI1420C Manufacturing Processes and Materials

    3 credit hour(s) | On Demand
    This course introduces the physical properties and characteristics of materials, fuels, lubricants, solvents, coatings and commodities used in industry. Materials compatibility, basic metallurgy and treatment processes are also covered. Contact: 3 hours.
  
  • ETI1622 Concepts of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma

    3 credit hour(s) | On Demand
    This course provides an introduction to the basic principles and theories of lean manufacturing. Lean manufacturing involves identifying and eliminating non-value-adding activities in design, production and supply chain management. The course introduces the concepts of Juran, Deming, Taylor, Ford, Shingo and Ohno. Topics also include cost reduction, work-free manufacturing, continuous flow, Kaizen, the five S’s, value-stream mapping, modular manufacturing and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE). Contact: 3 hours. Does not count toward A.A. degree.
  
  • ETI1701 Industrial Safety

    3 credit hour(s) | On Demand
    This introductory course focuses on the principles of occupational safety and health in a real world, job-related setting. Topics include Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) compliance, safety standards, code enforcement, ergonomic hazards, mechanical hazards, falling, lifting, electrical hazards, industrial hygiene, radiation, noise, emergencies and environmental safety. Contact: 3 hours.
  
  • ETM1010C Mechanical Measurement and Instrumentation

    3 credit hour(s) | On Demand
    This course provides the basic foundation for mechanical measurement techniques used in manufacturing environments. The course integrates concepts, principles and techniques of mechanical measurement with the use of various types of instruments, including micrometers, vernier calipers, gages and other types of measuring equipment. Contact: 3 hours. Does not count toward A.A. degree.
  
  • ETM2315C Hydraulics and Pneumatics

    3 credit hour(s) | On Demand
    Prerequisite(s): satisfactory completion of EET1084C .
    This course focuses on the basic principles of electromechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems. It takes a practical approach to technical problems involving hydraulics and pneumatics, fluid mechanics, hydrostatic forces, and pipe and pump operation, including the electrical circuitry needed to operate and control hydraulic/pneumatic systems. Contact: 3 hours. Does not count toward A.A. degree.
  
  • ETS1511C Motors and Controls

    3 credit hour(s) | On Demand
    This course explores the theory and application of AC and DC motors, types of single-phase motors, three-phase power, three-phase motors, remote and local control, forward and reversing motor starters, and various motor control circuits. Wiring and troubleshooting exercises of electric three-phase motor control circuits are emphasized in a wide range of applications. Contact: 3 hours. Does not count toward A.A. degree.
  
  • SUR2100C Fundamentals of Land Surveying

    3 credit hour(s) | Fall
    Prerequisite(s): satisfactory completion of MAC1105  and BCN1001 .
    Course includes basic principles of engineering surveys, land surveys, care and use of distance measuring equipment, leveling, transit traversing, area surveys, topographic surveys and stadia surveys. Contact: 4 hours. Additional fee. Does not count toward A.A. degree.
  
  • SUR2200C Route Surveying

    3 credit hour(s) | Spring
    Prerequisite(s): satisfactory completion of SUR2100C .
    Study of highway route design, route location factors, simple and compound circular curves, spiral curves, vertical curves, earthwork calculations, and analysis of surveying error. Contact: 3 hours. Does not count toward A.A. degree.
  
  • SUR2390 GIS Application in Engineering and Technology

    3 credit hour(s) | Fall
    Covers application of geographic information systems (GIS) in engineering technology and related areas. It also provides students with an opportunity to gain hands-on experience in using Arcview software for data management in mapping and topographic survey. Contact: 3 hours. Additional fee. Does not count toward A.A. degree.
  
  • SUR2392 Advanced GIS Application in Engineering & Tech

    3 credit hour(s) | Spring
    Prerequisite(s): satisfactory completion of SUR2390 .
    This course is a continuation of SUR2390  and covers advanced topics in geographic information systems (GIS) and the application of GIS in engineering technology. It also provides students with greater hands-on experience in ArcView software to manage, manipulate, analyze and display spatially referenced data for solving problems in complex planning and management. Contact: 3 hours. Additional fee. Does not count toward A.A. degree.
 

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