Apr 16, 2024  
TCC Catalog 2018-19 
    
TCC Catalog 2018-19 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Courses


Florida’s Statewide Course Numbering System  

 

Office Administration

  
  • OST1141 Keyboarding

    1 credit hour(s)
    A self-paced, individualized course for students who have had no previous instruction in touch typewriting (keyboarding) and who desire basic alphabetic and numeric typing skills to prepare for computer technology courses. Contact: 2 hours. Additional fee. Additional lab hours may be needed to complete the course.
  
  • OST1324 Business Mathematics

    3 credit hour(s)
    Prerequisite(s): documented exemption, appropriate placement scores or completion of developmental education mathematics.
    A review of fundamental mathematics processes and the common business applications of these processes, such as cash and trade discounts, interest, markup, commission, payroll and taxes. The course includes training and practice in using a calculator and Microsoft Excel. Contact: 3 hours.
  
  • OST1355 Records Management

    3 credit hour(s)
    Instruction in records management concepts and skills, with emphasis on the information cycle and systems for managing and using information. Instruction in the four basic classification systems for storing and retrieving documents (office filing). Introduction of principles for managing paper-based, image-based and digital-based records. Contact: 3 hours.
  
  • OST1401 Administrative Support Systems and Procedures

    3 credit hour(s)
    Designed for office administration students as an introduction to administrative systems and procedures used to process information and expedite activities in the automated office environment. Emphasis on office system concepts. Contact: 3 hours.

Pharmacy Technology

  
  • PTN1001C Introduction to Pharmacy

    4 credit hour(s)
    Prerequisite(s):
     
    This course highlights the practice and role delineation of the pharmacist and the pharmacy technician in the drug delivery system. Administrative, professional and legal aspects, educational requirements, standards and regulations, issues related to credentialing, quality assurance concepts/procedures, and an overview of pharmaceutical operations in patient care services will be addressed. Upon completion of the course, the student will have an understanding of the roles, responsibilities and primary activities of the pharmacy technician.  Contact: 6 hours. Does not count toward A.A. degree.
  
  • PTN1017 Pharmacy Calculations

    3 credit hour(s)
    Prerequisite(s): a grade of C or better in MAT0028 .
    This course provides a comprehensive overview of the math concepts necessary for the practice of a pharmacy technician. The course covers basic terminology; abbreviations; units of measure; and appropriate weights, measures and temperature conversions. Apothecary, avoirdupois, metric and household systems are an essential component of the course. Calculations using decimals, fractions, ratio and proportion, percentages, ratio strength, reducing and enlarging formulas, percent solutions, IV drip rates and dilution, allegations, and concentration problems are presented.  Lecture: 3 hours. Does not count toward A.A. degree.
  
  • PTN1121 Therapeutic Agents I

    3 credit hour(s)
    Prerequisite(s): BSC1084C , CGS1060 ,  HSC1538 .
    Corequisite(s): PTN1001C , PTN1017 , PTN1132 .
    The first of two Pharmacology courses for the Pharmacy Technology program, PTN1121 introduces the student to the basic principles of pharmacology and drug action. Topics include anti-infective, anesthetic, anti-psychotic, respiratory and central nervous system drugs. Special topics include complementary and alternative therapy. The focus of this course is mastery of brand and generic names, drug classes and their mechanisms of action, and major indications and contraindications, in addition to disease states and the associated body systems. Lecture: 3 hours.  Does not count toward A.A. degree.
  
  • PTN1122 Therapeutic Agents II

    3 credit hour(s)
    Prerequisite(s): PTN1121 , PTN1132 , CGS1060 , ENC1101 .
    Corequisite(s): PTN1131C , PTN1930 , PTN1940 .
    The second of two pharmacology courses for the Pharmacy Technology program, PTN1122 builds upon the basic principles of pharmacology presented in PTN1121 . Topics include gastrointestinal, renal, cardiovascular, muscle and joint disease and chemotherapy medications. Special topics include otic and ophthalmic medications, vitamins, electrolytes, nutrition, antidotes, bio-terrorism, and complementary and alternative therapy. The primary focus of this course is mastery of brand and generic names, drug classes and their mechanisms of action, and major indications and contraindications, in addition to disease states and the associated body system. Lecture: 3 hours. Does not count toward A.A. degree.
  
  • PTN1131C Applied Pharmacy Practice

    4 credit hour(s)
    Prerequisite(s): satisfactory completion of PTN1121 , PTN1132 , CGS1060 , ENC1101 .
    Corequisite(s): PTN1122 , PTN1930 , PTN1940 .
    This course provides instruction in the technical procedures for preparing and dispensing drugs in hospital and retail settings under supervision of a registered pharmacist. Topics include drug packaging and labeling, out-patient dispensing, hospital dispensing procedures, controlled substance procedures, inventory control, nonsterile compounding, intravenous admixture, maintaining patient profiles, prescription order entry and label creation. Upon completion, students will be able to perform basic supervised dispensing techniques in a variety of pharmacy settings. Contact: 6 hours. Does not count toward A.A. degree.
  
  • PTN1132 Basic Business Skills for the Pharmacy Technician

    1 credit hour(s)
    Prerequisite(s): satisfactory completion of PTN1001C CGS1060 , ENC1101 , HSC1538 .
    Corequisite(s): PTN1121 .
    This course involves a combination of online lectures and activities that introduce the professional skills that are critical to efficient operation of the pharmacy.  Topics covered include customer service, protecting patients’ health information, ethics, third-party payers, medication and inventory control, business math applications, managing workflow, staffing, and team building.  Emphasis is placed on communication skills and professionalism. Lecture: 1 hour. Does not count toward A.A. degree.
  
  • PTN1930 Pharmacy Seminar

    1 credit hour(s)
    Prerequisite(s): PTN1122 , PTN1132 , CGS1060 , ENC1101 .
    Corequisite(s): PTN1131C , PTN1122 , PTN1940 .
    This course uses a discussion forum for topics of special interest or currency to pharmacy practice or to the role of the pharmacy technician. Topics may include discussion of law and rule pertaining to the role of pharmacy technicians, research and presentation of innovative trends in the field of pharmacy, presentation of current pharmacy issues for discussion, and introduction to national pharmacy technician organizations and certification. Contact: 1 hour. Does not count toward A.A. degree.
  
  • PTN1940 Pharmacy Practicum I

    3 credit hour(s)
    Prerequisite(s): PTN1121 , PTN1132 , CGS1060 , ENC1101 .
    Corequisite(s): PTN1131C , PTN1122 , PTN1930 .
    This course facilitates the transition of the student from the classroom environment to the clinical site. Topics include professionalism, productivity, work ethic, handling challenging situations and problem solving-with emphasis on success in the workplace and appropriate customer service skills. Additional topics include employment opportunities, resume writing and interviewing skills. Students will participate in a mock panel interview and complete a virtual pharmacy externship. Contact: 3 hours. Does not count toward A.A. degree.
  
  • PTN1941C Pharmacy Practicum II

    3 credit hour(s)
    Prerequisite(s): PTN1122 , PTN1131C , PTN1930 , PTN1940 .
    Corequisite(s): PTN1942C .
    This course provides practical application of the basic pharmacy technician concepts and skills in an actual institutional/hospital pharmacy setting. The student will complete 120 hours of work experience under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist (preceptor), who may delegate some supervisory and/or training responsibilities to another licensed pharmacist or certified pharmacy technician. Rotations may include experience in hospitals or medical centers, extended-care or home health care agency facilities, and drug information centers. Students are expected to participate in pharmacy practice activities such as dispensing; compounding; inventory handling and control; drug distribution; and the preparation of intravenous (IV) admixture products, chemotherapy products and total parenteral nutrition (TPN) products. Contact for the semester: Classroom: 15 hours. 120 hours of clinical rotations. Does not count toward A.A. degree.
  
  • PTN1942C Pharmacy Practicum III

    3 credit hour(s)
    Prerequisite(s): PTN1122 , PTN1131C , PTN1930 , PTN1940 .
    Corequisite(s): PTN1941C .
    This course provides practical application of the basic pharmacy technician concepts and skills in a community pharmacy setting. The student will complete 120 hours of work experience under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist (preceptor), who may delegate some supervisory and/or training responsibilities to another licensed pharmacist or certified pharmacy technician. Rotations may include experience in independent, franchise or chain community pharmacy settings. Students are expected to participate in pharmacy practice activities such as dispensing, compounding, inventory handling and control, drug distribution, processing of third-party claims, maintenance of patient profiles, and interaction and communication with patients.  Contact for the semester: Classroom: 15 hours. 120 hours of clinical rotations. Does not count toward A.A. degree.

Philosophy

  
  • PHI2010 Philosophy

    3 credit hour(s)
    Prerequisite(s): grade of C or better in ENC 1101 .
    An introductory study of metaphysics, ethics, aesthetics and logic based upon the inquiries of the speculative and critical philosophers both traditional and modern. Contact: 3 hours. Substantial writing component. Fulfills state writing requirement.
  
  • PHI2100 Introductory Logic

    3 credit hour(s)
    Prerequisite(s): satisfactory completion of the general education communications requirement.
    This course consists of an introduction to Aristotelian logic, the deductive reasoning whose origin is attributed to Aristotle. Additionally, topics in symbolic logic, fallacies and inductive reasoning are developed. Topics include basic concepts, inductive and deductive arguments, informal fallacies, categorical propositions, categorical syllogisms, propositional logic, natural deduction and the rules of inference and the rules of replacement, conditional and indirect proofs, and proving logical truths. Lecture: 3 hours. Substantial writing component. Fulfills state writing requirement.
  
  • PHI2600 Ethics

    3 credit hour(s)
    Prerequisite(s): satisfactory completion of the general education communications requirement.
    The course consists of an introduction to the study of ethics (the rationale behind human behavior) through an examination of the theoretical traditions that span the globe and that date from the ancient through the modern world. Students will be introduced to a wide range of outstanding moral theorists whose ideas will be examined within the cultural contexts that gave them birth. Lecture: 3 hours. Substantial writing component. Fulfills state writing requirement.

Photography

  
  • PGY1800C Digital Photography

    3 credit hour(s)
    This course combines fundamental photographic skills with digital technologies. Emphasis is placed on basic camera operation, techniques and aesthetics. Students will explore a range of both commercial and fine art photographic applications. Lecture and lab: 6 hours. Additional fee. Students must supply their own digital camera.
  
  • PGY2151C Creative Photography

    3 credit hour(s)
    Prerequisite(s):   or  .
    This course introduces students to advanced principles of art and technique to create photographic images. Students will use film and/or digital technologies to effectively communicate their ideas through course projects, including experimentation with orthochromatic film and digital negatives leading to alternative printing processes. Emphasis is on the manipulation of photo-based imagery culminating in a professionally published monograph containing a minimum of 20 photographic images created during the semester. Beyond the additional lab fee and camera expense, students will spend approximately $150 on supplies for the class. Students supply their own DSLR (digital single lens reflex) or 35mm SLR film cameras. Contact: 6 hours. Additional fee.
  
  • PGY2401C Darkroom Photography

    3 credit hour(s)
    Introduction to the fundamental skills in black and white photography from camera and film exposure through darkroom printing processes. Students will produce a portfolio of prints with visual effectiveness and perceptual concerns as goals. Beyond the additional fee, expenses include cost of film, photo paper and other supplies (approximately $200). Students may use their own 35mm cameras or check out a TCC camera at no charge. Lecture and lab: 6 hours. Additional fee.

Physical Education and Recreation

  
  • LEI1000 Introduction to Recreation and Leisure Services

    3 credit hour(s)
    General orientation into the nature and scope of recreation and leisure services. Designed to introduce the student to historical and philosophical foundations, current trends and challenges and professional opportunities and areas. Contact: 3 hours.
  
  • LEI1541 Outdoor Recreation Management

    4 credit hour(s)
    An orientation participation course designed for those students who plan to pursue recreation or physical education as a profession. Topics include outdoor activity planning, conservation, nature activities, and safety and hazard precautions. Contact: 4 hours.
  
  • LEI2310 Introduction to Event Planning

    3 credit hour(s)
    This course gives students an accurate look at the high-demand career of event planning and the knowledge and skills needed for success. Course topics include how to prepare winning proposals, how to understand them (from a client perspective), how to determine management fees, negotiating contracts, safety issues, designing events in multicultural settings, and new technology that makes operations more efficient (such as online registration and response management). Contact: 3 hours.
  
  • LEI2730 Adaptive/Therapeutic Recreation

    4 credit hour(s)
    An orientation course designed for those students who plan to pursue recreation or adaptive physical education as a profession. Topics include the Americans with Disabilities Act, program planning, activity modification, program adaptations and risk management. Contact: 4 hours.
  
  • PEL1002 Introduction to Outdoor Games

    1 credit hour(s)
    This course offers an introduction to outdoor games (field games). Students become familiarized with basic rules of the sports covered, as well as, improving individual and team skills.  These include but are not limited to; soccer, Frisbee football, kickball, and related outdoor sports. Contact: 2 hours.
  
  • PEL1004 Introduction to Indoor Games

    1 credit hour(s)
    This course offers an introduction to indoor games (court games). Students become familiarized with basic rules of the sports covered, as well as, improving individual and team skills.  These include but are not limited to; dodgeball, badminton, table tennis, and related indoor sports. Contact: 2 hours.
  
  • PEL1121 Beginning Golf

    1 credit hour(s)
    This is a skill-learning experience designed to provide knowledge and techniques necessary to enjoy recreational golf. Contact: 2 hours. Additional fee.
  
  • PEL1122 Intermediate Golf

    1 credit hour(s)
    Instruction will assume fundamental competencies on the part of the student in gripping the club, proper stance, aiming (alignment), mechanics of the full swing and general golf knowledge. The focus of instruction will be on refining the swing, teaching the many modified swings (e.g., traps, side hill lies) and correcting common errors. Videotapes from teaching professionals, as well as individual videotaping, will be used as learning tools. Limited course play is included. Contact: 2 hours. Additional fee.
  
  • PEL1320 Volleyball

    1 credit hour(s)
    This is a learning experience designed to produce recreational level skills for leisure time use. Contact: 2 hours. Additional fee.
  
  • PEL1341 Beginning Tennis

    1 credit hour(s)
    This is a skill-learning experience designed to produce proper knowledge and techniques to enjoy recreational tennis. Contact: 2 hours. Additional fee.
  
  • PEL1342 Intermediate Tennis

    1 credit hour(s)
    Prerequisite(s): satisfactory completion of PEL1341  or consent of instructor.
    An activity course stressing advanced techniques and strategy in skill and competitive development. This course extends the teaching of PEL1341  by including instruction on the volley, power game, the overhead, lobs and drop shots. Contact: 2 hours. Additional fee.
  
  • PEL1621 Beginning Basketball

    1 credit hour(s)
    This is a skill-learning course designed to produce a knowledgeable, skilled player with proper perspective relative to the use of basketball in the worthy pursuit of leisure. Contact: 2 hours. Additional fee.
  
  • PEM1101 Theory and Practice of Adult Fitness

    2 credit hour(s)
    Provides insight and experience into the philosophy of adult fitness, principles of exercise, individualized program construction, and the safe use of weight training and aerobics. Course is designed for adults seeking basic knowledge and selective participation in the wholesome use of exercise. Contact: 3 hours. Additional fee.
  
  • PEM1171 Aerobics

    1 credit hour(s)
    Will introduce the student to cardiovascular conditioning through aerobic exercise, using dance steps/rhythms and choreography of aerobic routines. Contact: 2 hours. Additional fee.
  
  • PEM1431 Introduction to Judo

    1 credit hour(s)
    Activity course designed to provide knowledge of basic self-defense techniques and skills necessary to enjoy and participate in the sport of Judo. Contact: 2 hours. Additional fee. A gi is required and is not included in the course fee.
  
  • PEM1432 Intermediate Judo

    1 credit hour(s)
    Prerequisite(s): satisfactory completion of PEM1431 .
    This course offers students the opportunity to continue their study of Judo. In addition to new skills and techniques, students will be required to demonstrate greater proficiency in those skills and techniques covered in PEM1431 . Upon completion of this course, students will be eligible to test for advanced Judo ranking. Contact: 2 hours. Additional fee. A gi is required and is not included in the course fee.
  
  • PEN2136C Introduction to Professional Diving

    3 credit hour(s)
    Prerequisite(s): ability to swim (Student will be tested.)
    Course exposes students to the fundamentals of the hydrosphere (physics and oceanography), the human response to that environment (physiology and medicine), the occupants that live within (biology), and the tools (technology) available to successfully work in this aquatic world. Students will become familiar and dive with surface-supplied air, open circuit air, and nitrox and closed circuit rebreather. Contact: 4 hours. Additional fee.
  
  • PEO2003 Officiating Techniques for Individual Sports

    2 credit hour(s)
    An orientation and skills course designed for those students who plan to pursue recreation or physical education as a profession. Individual sports officiating will include high school (FHSAA), college (NCAA, NJCAA) officiating rules and skill techniques. Contact: 2 hours.
  
  • PET1770 Personal Training Fundamentals and Techniques

    4 credit hour(s)
    This comprehensive course prepares students to perform personal training and covers the fundamentals of muscle physiology and physiological adjustments of training. This class provides hands-on experience in a fitness setting to apply knowledge of physiology, kinesiology, nutrition, and assessment. Students who choose to sit for the National Council on Strength and Fitness (NCSF) certification exam will be assessed a fee for the exam. Contact: 5 hours.
  
  • PET2000C Introduction to Physical Education

    3 credit hour(s)
    An orientation course designed for those students who plan to pursue physical education or its allied careers (e.g., recreation, coaching, exercise, physiology) as a profession. Knowledge of purpose and objectives are explored, as well as upper level academic requirements for pre-professional training. Observations and practical facilities are often included. Contact: 3 hours.
  
  • PET2622C Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries

    3 credit hour(s)
    The purpose of this course is to provide information to students in the care and prevention of athletic injury. This is an introductory class that addresses how athletic and fitness injuries occur, how they are treated and how they can be prevented. In addition, it is the purpose of this course to teach basic strapping and wrapping techniques to the student, as well as the rudiments of therapeutic modalities in the treatment of sports injuries. Contact: 4 hours.

Physical Sciences

  
  • AST1002 Introduction to Astronomy

    3 credit hour(s)
    Prerequisite(s): documented exemption, appropriate placement test scores, or completion of developmental education reading and writing.
    Provides a general, non-mathematical introduction to astronomy, stressing basic physical principles applied to the universe as a whole. Includes features of our night sky, our solar system, stars and their evolution, galaxies, and cosmology. Lecture: 3 hours.
  
  • PHY1020 Energy and Its Environmental Effects

    3 credit hour(s)
    Prerequisite(s): documented exemption, appropriate placement scores, or completion of developmental education reading, writing and mathematics.
    A survey of the basic principles of physics, including light, forces and motion, electricity and magnetism, and nuclear energy. Prospects of future energy sources and their environmental ramifications will be explored. Intended for nonscience majors. Cannot be used to satisfy degree requirements by students who already have credit in PHY1053  or PHY2048 . (Global Gateway Program) Lecture: 3 hours.
  
  • PHY1053 Elementary College Physics

    3 credit hour(s)
    Prerequisite(s): satisfactory completion of MAC1105  and MAC1114 , or permission from the instructor; and documented exemption or appropriate placement scores.
    Corequisite(s): PHY1053L .
    Physics without calculus for science or related majors; not for physics or engineering majors. Topics include one-dimensional motion, projectile motion, Newton’s laws, energy conservation, torque and rotational motion. Cannot be used to satisfy degree requirements by students who already have credit in PHY2048 . Lecture: 3 hours.
  
  • PHY1053L Elementary College Physics Laboratory I

    1 credit hour(s)
    Corequisite(s): PHY1053 .
    Reinforces main concepts taught in PHY1053 . Lab: 3 hours.
  
  • PHY1054 Elementary College Physics II

    3 credit hour(s)
    Prerequisite(s): grade of C or better in PHY1053  or PHY2048 .
    Corequisite(s): PHY1054L .
    Continuation of PHY1053 . Topics include thermodynamics, electricity and magnetism and optics. Cannot be used to satisfy degree requirements by students who already have credit in PHY2049 . Lecture: 3 hours.
  
  • PHY1054L Elementary College Physics Laboratory II

    1 credit hour(s)
    Corequisite(s): PHY1054 .
    Reinforces main concepts taught in PHY1054 . Lab: 3 hours.
  
  • PHY2048 General Physics I

    4 credit hour(s)
    Prerequisite(s): documented exemption, appropriate placement test scores, or completion of developmental education reading and writing.
    Corequisite(s): PHY2048L .
    Prerequisite/Corequisite(s): MAC2311 .
    Physics with calculus for students who plan to major in a physical science, engineering or related fields. Topics include mechanics, gravitation, fluids, waves and thermodynamics. Calculus is used. Lecture: 4 hours. Recitation: 1 hour. Additional fee.
  
  • PHY2048L General Physics Laboratory I

    1 credit hour(s)
    Corequisite(s): PHY2048 .
    Reinforces main concepts taught in PHY2048 . Lab: 3 hours.
  
  • PHY2049 General Physics II

    4 credit hour(s)
    Prerequisite(s): grade of C or better in MAC2311 , PHY2048  and PHY2048L .
    Corequisite(s): PHY2049L .
    Topics include electricity, magnetism, circuits, interference phenomena and optics. Lecture: 4 hours. Recitation: 1 hour. Additional fee.
  
  • PHY2049L General Physics Laboratory II

    1 credit hour(s)
    Prerequisite(s): grade of C or better in PHY2048L .
    Corequisite(s): PHY2049 .
    Reinforces main concepts taught in PHY2049 . Lab: 3 hours.
  
  • PSC1121 Introduction to Physical Sciences

    3 credit hour(s)
    Prerequisite(s): documented exemption, appropriate placement test scores, or completion of developmental education reading, writing and mathematics.
    Basic concepts of the physical sciences (the laws of motion, energy, electricity, magnetism, light, the chemical bond and atomic structure) are related to everyday applications of science and technology and the exploration of our universe. Lecture: 3 hours.

Political Science

  
  • CPO2001 Introduction to Comparative Politics

    3 credit hour(s)
    Prerequisite(s): documented exemption, appropriate placement scores, or completion of developmental education reading and writing.
    This course will introduce the student to the fundamental concepts put forth in the sub-field of comparative politics. The course examines the political structure of several states and political systems, both in the developed and developing world. The student is exposed to comparative systems of governance and civil society.  Lecture: 3 hours. Substantial writing component. Fulfills state writing requirement.
  
  • INR2002 International Relations

    3 credit hour(s)
    Prerequisite(s): documented exemption, appropriate placement scores, or completion of developmental education reading and writing.
    A study of the basic principles of international relations, a consideration power and foreign policy, various forms of relations between states.  Lecture: 3 hours. Substantial writing component. Fulfills state writing requirement.
  
  • POS1041 National Government

    3 credit hour(s)
    Prerequisite(s): documented exemption, appropriate placement test scores, or completion of developmental education reading and writing.
    American politics: the constitutional basis, structural organization, functions and operations of our national government, emphasizing the relationship of the individual to the government. Lecture: 3 hours. Substantial writing component. Fulfills state writing requirement.
  
  • POS1112 State and Local Government

    3 credit hour(s)
    Prerequisite(s): documented exemption, appropriate placement test scores, or completion of developmental education reading and writing.
    Study of state, county and municipal government; the role of the states in our federal system; and structure, functions and services. Special emphasis will be given to the Florida governmental system. Lecture: 3 hours. Substantial writing component. Fulfills state writing requirement.
  
  • POS1601 Foundations of the United States Constitution

    1 credit hour(s)
    Prerequisite(s): documented exemption, appropriate placement test scores, or completion of developmental education reading and writing.
    A study of the basic principles of the United States Constitution and how they relate to the individual in today’s society. Lecture: 1 hour.

  
  • POS2001 Introduction to Political Science

    3 credit hour(s)
    Prerequisite(s): documented exemption, appropriate placement test scores, or completion of developmental education reading and writing.
    The scope and methods of political science, as well as a review of the major concepts. An introduction to political science as a discipline. Lecture: 3 hours. Substantial writing component. Fulfills state writing requirements.
  
  • POS2930 Special Topics in Political Science

    3 credit hour(s)
    Special topics for students who wish to further explore the field of political science through discussion, observation or research. Focus placed on topical problems, current issues, or emerging political/social trends. Lecture: 1–3 hours.
  
  • POS2949 College Internship in Political Science

    3 credit hour(s)
    Course provides applied work experience within the political process, either through the private or public sector. Evaluation of student performance will be based on predefined learning objectives and documented with specific information acquired from the student and employer. The student will be expected to commit 10 to 20 hours per week to the internship. Permission by instructor is required.

Private Security

  
  • CJD0801 Armed Private Security Officer

    0 credit hour(s)


    The Florida “G” license is a 28-hour course designed to prepare students for licensure as armed security officers. Students will review legal aspects, operational firearms safety, mechanical training and firearms qualification. Students will qualify with a .38 caliber firearm. (Students are allowed to bring their own weapons, but these must be inspected and approved by an instructor before use on the range.) Students are required wear the Academy’s t-shirt and hat while on the firing range. Contact: 28 clock hours. Does not count toward A.A. or A.S. degree. Students attending this class must complete and submit the Federal Gun Control Act Form.

     

  
  • CJD0803 Private Security Officer

    0 credit hour(s)


    The Florida “D” license is a 40-hour course designed to prepare students for licensure as unarmed security officers. Students will gain a better understanding of the criminal justice system, including learning about patrol techniques, ethics and professional conduct, chapter 493 of Florida Statutes, emergency procedures, fire prevention, crime and accident prevention, terrorism in the United States and more. Through TCC’s Private Security Officer Training Programs, students meet the minimum standards for licensure through the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. This license ensures that the public is served by private security officers who are ethical, qualified and well-trained. Contact: 40 clock hours. Does not count toward A.A. or A.S. degree. Students attending this class must complete and submit the Federal Gun Control Act Form.

     

     


Psychology

  
  • CLP1001 Psychology of Personal and Social Adjustment

    3 credit hour(s)
    Prerequisite(s): documented exemption, appropriate placement scores, or completion of developmental education reading and writing.
    A study of personality development and of what adjustment means in areas of vocations, avocation, sex, education and morality-and in society in general. Lecture: 3 hours.
  
  • CLP2140 Abnormal Psychology

    3 credit hour(s)
    Prerequisite(s): documented exemption, appropriate placement scores, or completion of developmental education reading and writing.
    This course surveys the field of abnormal psychology. It specifically focuses on the different developmental models and categories of mental disorders, as well as their diagnosis and treatment. Lecture: 3 hours.
  
  • PSY2012 General Psychology

    3 credit hour(s)
    Prerequisite(s): documented exemption, appropriate placement test scores, or completion of developmental education reading and writing.
    Designed to introduce the study of behavior to both majors and nonmajors. Explores the interrelationships among personality, learning, perception, nervous system, emotions and other factors of human behavior. Lecture: 3 hours. Substantial writing component. Fulfills state writing requirement.
  
  • PSY2930 Special Topics in Psychology

    3 credit hour(s)
    Special topics for students who wish to further explore the field of psychology through discussion, observation or research. Focus is placed on topical problems, current issues or emerging trends. Lecture: 1-3 hours.
  
  • SOP2002 Social Psychology

    3 credit hour(s)
    Prerequisite(s): documented exemption, appropriate placement test scores, or completion of developmental education reading and writing.
    Application of psychological principles to social problems and social relations. Special emphasis will be placed on personal perception, attitudes, prejudice, aggression, individual and group behavior, and the effects of environmental factors on human behavior. Lecture: 3 hours. Substantial writing component. Fulfills state writing requirement.
  
  • SOP2740 Psychology of Women

    3 credit hour(s)
    Prerequisite(s): documented exemption, appropriate placement test scores, or completion of developmental education reading and writing.
    A psychological developmental approach to the unique aspects of the female experience. An emphasis on research in the area will be used to explore the historical, social and psychological aspects of female development in American society. Theories of development, psychological influences, sex difference, female achievement and androgyny will be discussed. Lecture: 3 hours. Substantial writing component. Fulfills state writing requirement.
  
  • SOP2780 Psychology of the African American Experience

    3 credit hour(s)
    Prerequisite(s): documented exemption, appropriate placement test scores, or completion of developmental education reading and writing.
    This course is an in-depth examination of the psychological, social and cultural forces that shape the experiences of African Americans. Emphasis will be placed on understanding contemporary African American experiences from historical and Africentric perspectives. Theories of development, family and other social relations, African American achievement, and current events will be discussed. Contact: 3 hours.

Public Administration

  
  • PAD2002 Introduction to Public Administration

    3 credit hour(s)
    A general introductory course in public administration. Management of large-scale government bureaucracies, including organization, career systems and financing priorities. The role of bureaucracies in modern society in the formulation and implementation of public policies. Lecture: 3 hours.
  
  • PAD2949 College Internship in State & Local Government

    3 credit hour(s)
    Prerequisite(s): completion of 24 college credit hours, including satisfactory completion of POS1112 , POS2001 , POS1041  or PAD2002 . Permission of instructor is required.
    Designed to provide the student applied work experience within the political process, either through the private or public sector. Evaluation of performance will be based upon pre-defined learning objectives and documented with specific information acquired from the student and employer. The student will be expected to commit between 10 to 20 hours per week to the internship.

Public Safety

  
  • CJD0234 Basic Recruit State Exam Review

    0 credit hour(s)


    Prerequisite(s): Admission into a FPSI program.
    This is a review of all curriculum previously delivered, in order to prepare students to take the state officer certification examination (SOCE). Contact: 40 clock hours. Does not count toward A.A. or A.S. degree.

     

  
  • CJD0241 Application-based Scenario

    0 credit hour(s)


    Prerequisite(s): Admission into a FPSI program.
    This course tests students’ practical application skills by placing them in scenarios designed to test material taught in the classroom. Contact: 24 clock hours. Does not count toward A.A. or A.S. degree.

     


Public Safety Telecommunications

  
  • CJD0199 Emergency Medical Dispatcher

    0 credit hour(s)


    Prerequisite(s): admission to FPSI program.
    Students undergo CPR training and become familiar with landing zones. 24 clock hours Does not count toward A.A. or A.S. degree.

     

  
  • CJD0520 Public Safety Telecommunications

    0 credit hour(s)


    Prerequisite(s): admission to FPSI program.
    Students will become familiar with the professional ethics and the role of telecommunicator, the guidelines and operational standards of call classification and prioritization, and fire department role and responses. Other topics include hazardous materials awareness, communication equipment and resources, communication and interpersonal skills, operational skills, emergency medical services role and responses, law enforcement role and responses, stress management techniques, duties and responsibilities of a public safety telecommunicator, and emergency management practices. 208 clock hours. Does not count toward A.A. or A.S. degree.

     


Radiologic Technology

  
  • RTE1000 Orientation to Radiography

    3 credit hour(s)
    Prerequisite(s): admission to the program.
    Corequisite(s): RTE1418 , RTE1503 , RTE1503L , RTE1804 .
    Provides an overview of the historical development of radiography, x-ray equipment and production, basic radiation protection, ethical and legal issues for healthcare professionals, and an orientation to the program and to the healthcare system. Provides instruction in patient assessment, infection control procedures, emergency and safety procedures, communication and patient interaction skills, basic pharmacology, and medical terminology. Students must achieve a grade of at least 75% in this course to advance in the program. Does not count toward A.A. degree.
  
  • RTE1418 Principles of Radiographic Exposure I

    3 credit hour(s)
    Prerequisite(s):  ,  ,  ,  .
    Corequisite(s):  ,  ,  .
    This course introduces principles of radiographic exposure and processing. Topics include radiographic density, contrast, definition, distortion, film and latent image formulation of radiologic technical factors. Students must achieve a grade of at least 75% in this course to advance in the program. Does not count toward A.A. degree.
  
  • RTE1458 Principles of Radiographic Exposure II

    3 credit hour(s)
    Prerequisite(s):  ,  , and  .
    Corequisite(s): RTE1458L , RTE2385 , RTE2834 .
    This course provides advanced, comprehensive instruction and discussion in principles of radiographic exposure, properties of x-ray tubes, principles of image intensification and fluoroscopy, digital imaging, and the production and characteristics of radiation. Tube rating charts, technique charts, principles of darkroom processing, and topics in quality assurance are included. Advanced principles of radiographic exposure will also be presented to include the prime factors, image appearance standards of density, contrast, recorded detail, and distortion, film, intensifying screens, film processing, grids, AEC, beam limitation and scatter radiation. Students must achieve a grade of at least 75% in this course to advance in the program. Does not count toward A.A. degree.
  
  • RTE1458L Principles of Radiographic Exposure II Lab

    1 credit hour(s)
    Prerequisite(s):  ,  ,  .
    Corequisite(s): RTE1458 , RTE2385 ,  .
    This course provides an opportunity to apply radiographic exposure principles in the energized laboratory. Topics include film, screens, darkroom processing, digital, and computerized radiography. Students must achieve a grade of at least 75% in this course to advance in the program. Additional fee. Does not count toward A.A. degree.
  
  • RTE1503 Radiographic Positioning I

    3 credit hour(s)
    Prerequisite(s): admission to the program.
    Corequisite(s):  ,  ,  .
    This course provides students with instruction in radiographic examinations of the chest, abdomen, and upper and lower extremities. Patient habitus, positioning, equipment manipulation and radiographic quality image evaluation will be introduced. Critical thinking and communication skills related to procedure performance, patient care and radiation protection will be emphasized. Students must achieve a grade of at least 75% in this course to advance in the program.  Does not count toward A.A. degree.
  
  • RTE1503L Radiographic Positioning I Lab

    1 credit hour(s)
    Prerequisite(s): admission to the program.
    Corequisite(s):  ,  ,  .
    This course provides instruction in and simulation of radiographic examinations of the chest, abdomen, and upper and lower extremities. Emphasis is on radiographic anatomy, surface landmarks, positioning technique, pathology and critique of films. Includes discussion of patient care and medical terminology related to course topics. Students must achieve a grade of at least 75% in this course to advance in the program. Additional fee. Does not count toward A.A. degree.
  
  • RTE1513 Radiographic Positioning II

    3 credit hour(s)
    Prerequisite(s): RTE1000 RTE1503 , RTE1503L , RTE1804 .
    Corequisite(s): RTE1513L  , RTE1814 .
    This is a study of radiographic anatomy, physiology and positioning for radiologic examinations of the hip, pelvis, bony thorax and spine. Patient habitus, positioning, equipment manipulation and radiographic quality image evaluation will be introduced. Critical thinking and communication skills related to procedure performance, patient care and radiation protection will be emphasized. Students must achieve a grade of at least 75% in this course to advance in the program. Does not count toward A.A. degree.
  
  • RTE1513L Radiographic Positioning II Lab

    1 credit hour(s)
    Prerequisite(s): RTE1000 , RTE1418 , RTE1503 , RTE1503L , RTE1804 .
    Corequisite(s):  ,  ,  .
    This course provides instruction in and simulation of radiographic examinations of the hip, pelvis, bony thorax and spine. Emphasis is on radiographic anatomy, surface landmarks, positioning technique, pathology and critique of films. Includes discussion of patient care and medical terminology related to course topics. Students must achieve a grade of at least 75% in this course to advance in the program. Additional fee. Does not count toward A.A. degree.
  
  • RTE1613 Radiation Physics

    2 credit hour(s)
    Prerequisite(s): RTE1513 , RTE1513L , RTE1814 .
    Corequisite(s): RTE1824 , RTE2523 , RTE2523L .
    This introductory course focuses on the basic elements of physics. Topics include units of measurement, atomic structure, nature and characteristics of radiation, x-ray properties, x-ray machine components, x-ray tube, the production of x-rays, and fluoroscopy. Introductory digital radiography, digital image processing, image storage and management will be discussed. Students must achieve a grade of at least 75% in this course to advance in the program. Does not count toward A.A. degree.
  
  • RTE1804 Radiographic Clinical Education I

    2 credit hour(s)
    Prerequisite(s): admission to the program.
    Corequisite(s): RTE1000 , RTE1503 , RTE1503L .
    This is a course introducing students to local clinical facilities and providing an opportunity to apply theoretical concepts taught in classroom courses. Topics include positioning of chest, abdomen, upper and lower extremities for competencies. Basic patient care procedures, radiation protection practices, and radiologic exposure and processing principles are introduced. Students must achieve a grade of at least 75% in this course to advance in the program. Additional fee. Does not count toward A.A. degree.
  
  • RTE1814 Radiographic Clinical Education II

    1 credit hour(s)
    Prerequisite(s): RTE1000 RTE1503 , RTE1503L .
    Corequisite(s):  ,  ,  .
    Students will apply positioning skills as in previous practicum courses. Topics include positioning of upper and lower extremities for competencies. Intermediate-level patient care procedures, radiation protection practices, radiologic exposure principles and the use of radiographic accessories are introduced. Students must achieve a grade of at least 75% in this course to advance in the program. Additional fee. Does not count toward A.A. degree.
  
  • RTE1824 Radiographic Clinical Education III

    3 credit hour(s)
    Prerequisite(s): RTE1513 , RTE1513L  , RTE1814 .
    Corequisite(s): RTE1613 , RTE2523 , RTE2523L .
    Students will apply positioning skills as in previous practicum courses. Topics include positioning of chest, abdomen, upper and lower extremities, hip, pelvis, bony thorax, spine, skull and facial bones, and fluoroscopy for competencies. Intermediate-level patient care procedures, radiation protection practices, radiologic exposure principles and the use of radiographic accessories are introduced. Students must achieve a grade of at least 75% in this course to advance in the program. Additional fee. Does not count toward A.A. degree.
  
  • RTE2061 AART Exam Review

    4 credit hour(s)
    Prerequisite(s):  ,  , RTE2844 , RTE2930 .
    Corequisite(s):  , RTE2854 , RTE2931 .
    A review of the topics studied throughout the radiography program to help students prepare for the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification exam and to transition to the role of professional caregiver. Topics include radiation protection, equipment operation and quality control, image production and evaluation, radiographic procedures, and patient care and education. Students must achieve a grade of at least 75% in this course to advance in the program. Does not count toward A.A. degree.
  
  • RTE2385 Radiation Biology

    3 credit hour(s)
    Prerequisite(s): RTE1824 ,  ,  .
    Corequisite(s): RTE1458 , RTE1458L , RTE2834 .
    This course introduces fundamental principles of radiobiology and radiation protection. Topics include early and late effects of radiation exposure, basic interactions of ionizing radiation with biological systems, factors modifying the body’s response to radiation, principles of radiation protection and radiation monitoring, and identifying the different units of measurement of all types of radiation. Students must achieve a grade of at least 75% in this course to advance in the program. Does not count toward A.A. degree.
  
  • RTE2523 Radiographic Positioning III

    3 credit hour(s)
    Prerequisite(s):  ,  ,  .
    Corequisite(s): RTE1613 , RTE1824 , RTE2523L .
    This is a study of radiographic anatomy, physiology and positioning for radiologic examinations of the skull, facial bones, and urinary and digestive systems. Procedures requiring the use of contrast materials within the digestive and urinary systems, as well as the pharmacology of contrast agents, will be studied. Advanced procedures such as mammography, angiography and computed tomography will be presented. Patient habitus, positioning, equipment manipulation and radiographic quality image evaluation will be introduced. Critical thinking and communication skills related to procedure performance, patient care and radiation protection will be emphasized. Students must achieve a grade of at least 75% in this course to advance in the program. Does not count toward A.A. degree.
  
  • RTE2523L Radiographic Positioning III Lab

    1 credit hour(s)
    Prerequisite(s):  ,  ,  ,  .
    Corequisite(s): RTE1613 , RTE1824 , RTE2523 .
    This is a laboratory study of radiographic anatomy and positioning for radiologic examinations of the skull, facial bones, and urinary and digestive systems. Procedures requiring the use of contrast materials within the digestive and urinary systems, as well as the pharmacology of contrast agents, will be presented. Emphasis is on radiographic anatomy, surface landmarks, positioning technique, pathology and critique of films. Includes discussion of patient care and medical terminology related to course topics. Students must achieve a grade of at least 75% in this course to advance in the program. Does not count toward A.A. degree.
  
  • RTE2562C Radiographic Special Procedures I

    1 credit hour(s)
    Prerequisite(s):   ,  .
    Corequisite(s):   ,  .
    This lab is designed to prepare the radiologic technology student to think critically in adaptive radiography situations such as trauma. By combining real-world strategies and tricks with theoretical information, students will learn how to adapt to less-than-ideal conditions encountered in clinical settings. Lab experiments, simulations, image analysis and online learning will be used. Students must achieve a grade of at least 75% in this course to advance in the program. 7.5 lecture hours; 22.5 lab hours Does not count toward A.A. degree.
  
  • RTE2572 Imaging Modalities and Cross-Sectional Anatomy

    1 credit hour(s)
    Prerequisite(s):  ,  ,  , and  .
    Corequisite(s):   ,  
    This course introduces radiographic students to imaging modalities with an emphasis in computed tomography and cross-sectional anatomy. Students must achieve a grade of at least 75% in this course to advance in the program. Does not count toward A.A. degree.
  
  • RTE2782 Radiographic Pathology

    2 credit hour(s)


    Prerequisite(s): RTE1458 , RTE1458L ,  ,  .
    Corequisite(s):  ,  ,  .

    This course introduces the disease processes most frequently encountered in the radiology department. The etiology, pathogenesis, treatment and resolution of each disease are discussed, with an attempt to relate recent advances in these areas. Emphasis is placed on radiologic diagnosis and the relationship of the radiographic appearance of the disease to its anatomic, physiologic and pathologic characteristics. Students must achieve a grade of at least 75% in this course to advance in the program. Does not count toward A.A. degree.

  
  • RTE2834 Radiographic Clinical Education IV

    3 credit hour(s)
    Prerequisite(s): RTE1613 , RTE1824 ,  ,  .
    Corequisite(s): RTE1458 , RTE1458L , RTE2385 .
    Topics include positioning of the traumatized patient, adaptation of technical factors to obtain optimum film quality, advanced specialized radiologic procedures, mobile radiography and surgical procedures. Students must achieve a grade of at least 75% in this course to advance in the program. Additional fee. Does not count toward A.A. degree.
  
  • RTE2844 Radiographic Clinical Education V

    2 credit hour(s)
    Prerequisite(s):  ,  , RTE2385 ,  .
    Corequisite(s):  ,  RTE2930 .
    Students will apply positioning skills as in the previous practicum courses. Topics include previous positioning skills, plus surgical and portable radiography for competencies. If a student is on a fluoroscopy rotation, GI system competencies will be required. Adaptation of technical factors, advanced radiation protection procedures and advanced patient care techniques will be expected. Students must achieve a grade of at least 75% in this course to advance in the program. Additional fee. Does not count toward A.A. degree.
  
  • RTE2854 Radiographic Clinical Education VI

    2 credit hour(s)
    Prerequisite(s):  ,  , RTE2930 , RTE2844 .
    Corequisite(s): RTE2061  , RTE2931 .
    This course prepares students for careers as medical radiographers. All clinical aspects are reviewed and emphasis is placed on radiography of the difficult patient, sound radiation protection practices, and application of sound patient care procedures in the radiology department. Students must achieve a grade of at least 75% in this course to advance in the program. Does not count toward A.A. degree.
  
  • RTE2930 Radiographic Image Analysis I

    3 credit hour(s)
    Prerequisite(s):  ,  ,  ,  .
    Corequisite(s): RTE2844  ,  .
    This course teaches proper film critique, including both geometric and photographic factors, along with proper positioning protocols. Radiographs of the upper and lower extremity, hip and pelvis will be reviewed. Students must achieve a grade of at least 75% in this course to advance in the program. Does not count toward A.A. degree.
  
  • RTE2931 Radiographic Image Analysis II

    3 credit hour(s)
    Prerequisite(s):  ,  , RTE2844 , RTE2930 .
    Corequisite(s): RTE2061 , RTE2854 ,  .
    This course teaches proper film critique, including both geometric and photographic factors, along with proper positioning protocols. Films of the chest, abdomen, spinal column, sternum, ribs, cranium and digestive system will be reviewed. Students must achieve a grade of at least 75% in this course to advance in the program. Does not count toward A.A. degree.

Religion

  
  • REL2210 Introduction to the Old Testament

    3 credit hour(s)
    Prerequisite(s): satisfactory completion of the general education communications requirement.
    A study of the context, content, authorship, date, purpose and themes of the thirty-nine books comprising a major part of Christian and Hebrew scripture (the Old Testament or Tanak). Lecture: 3 hours. Substantial writing component. Fulfills state writing requirement. Satisfies the general education humanities requirement.
 

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