Apr 27, 2024  
TCC Catalog 2019-20 
    
TCC Catalog 2019-20 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Courses


Florida’s Statewide Course Numbering System  

 

Criminal Justice

  
  • CCJ2930 Seminar on Contemporary Criminal Justice Issues

    3 credit hour(s)
    Prerequisite(s): CCJ1020  
    This course prepares students for entry into a career in the criminal justice system by providing practice in job search skills such as interviewing, resume development and communication. Students will participate in experiential learning opportunities in the criminal justice system, including exposure to courts, corrections and law enforcement. Course culminates in the development a career plan and portfolio. Contact: 3 hours.
  
  • CJC2162 Probation, Pardons, Parole

    3 credit hour(s)
    Prerequisite(s): documented exemption, appropriate placement test scores, or completion of developmental education reading and writing.
    The principles and methods of parole and probation systems at federal, state and local levels; court procedures; the role of probation and parole officers and their associates in the rehabilitation process and the procedures for granting pardons. Contact: 3 hours.
  
  • CJE1000 Law Enforcement

    3 credit hour(s)
    Prerequisite(s): documented exemption, appropriate placement test scores, or completion of developmental education reading and writing.
    History and philosophy of law enforcement in America, including the organization and objectives of local, state and federal agencies. Emphasis is on contemporary problems, selecting and training career officers to enforce the law in a democratic society. Contact: 3 hours.
  
  • CJE2330 Ethics in Criminal Justice

    3 credit hour(s)
    Prerequisite(s): Documented exemption, CCJ1020 , CJE1000  or CJC1000 .
    This course is a detailed exploration of ethical issues in criminal justice, with special emphasis on morality and the law, human behavior, and ethical decision making in law enforcement, corrections and the courts. Lecture: 3 hours.
  
  • CJE2600 Criminal Investigation

    3 credit hour(s)
    Prerequisite(s): documented exemption, appropriate placement test scores, or completion of developmental education reading and writing.
    A study of the theory and application of methods of investigation that include, but go beyond, the scope of the crime scene. Emphasis on felonies, specifically the crimes against persons: murder, rape, battery and robbery. Contemporary cases are followed to demonstrate how the detective solves the crime and helps prosecute the felon. Contact: 3 hours.
  
  • CJE2640 Crime Scene Investigation

    3 credit hour(s)
    Prerequisite(s): documented exemption, appropriate placement test scores, or completion of developmental education reading and writing.
    A study of the theory and practice of the techniques used to protect, collect, process and analyze the physical evidence found at a crime scene. Emphasis is on crimes against persons, including murder, rape, battery and robbery. Contemporary cases are followed to examine the application of crime scene evidence to case solution and prosecution. Contact: 3 hours. Additional fee.
  
  • CJJ2002 Juvenile Justice

    3 credit hour(s)
    Prerequisite(s): documented exemption, appropriate placement test scores, or completion of developmental education reading and writing.
    Introduces the major issues and trends surrounding the field of juvenile justice, primarily in the United States. Includes an explanation and analysis of juvenile law, theories of delinquency causation and procedural requirements in the system. Major concentration is on the structure and procedural aspects of the juvenile justice system. Contact: 3 hours.
  
  • CJL1500 The Court System

    3 credit hour(s)
    Prerequisite(s): documented exemption, appropriate placement test scores, or completion of developmental education reading and writing.
    Examines the history, traditions, and philosophy of the American court system. Emphasis is on the roles of the prosecutor, judge, defense attorney, jurors, offenders and the public. Focuses on the general themes of law on the books, law in action and law in controversy. Contact: 3 hours.
  
  • CJL2100 Criminal Law

    3 credit hour(s)
    Prerequisite(s): documented exemption, appropriate placement scores, or completion of developmental education reading and writing.
    History and development of criminal law. The elements of federal and state statutes and local ordinances of frequent concern and their punishments will be discussed. Florida statutes will be emphasized. Contact: 3 hours.
  
  • CJL2130 Criminal Evidence and Procedures

    3 credit hour(s)
    Prerequisite(s): documented exemption, appropriate placement scores, or completion of developmental education reading and writing.
    The study of the laws of arrest, search and seizure and due process of law. Florida criminal procedure will be emphasized. Contact: 3 hours.

Cybersecurity

  
  • CTS0018 Cybersecurity Associate

    0 credit hour(s)
    This course provides lecture, demonstration and hands-on practice in IT fundamentals, including operating systems and PC components; networking fundamentals, including common networking models, communication protocols, network operating systems, networking tools and utilities; and security fundamentals, including the hacker culture, attack types, security vulnerabilities, malware, encryption and network security. All Security+ exam objectives will be covered in this course. Contact: 600 clock hours = Lecture: 300 clock hours. Lab: 300 clock hours. Does not count toward A.A. or A.S. degree.
  
  • CTS0019 Information Security Manager

    0 credit hour(s)
    Prerequisite(s): CTS0018 
    Includes, but is not limited to, foundational knowledge and skills in computer and network security, security vulnerabilities, attack mechanisms and techniques, intrusion detection and prevention, cryptographic systems, system hardening, risk identification, incidence response, penetration testing, key management, access control, and recovery. Managing information security is an area of focus in this course. Contact: 150 clock hours. Does not count toward A.A. or A.S. degree.

Dance

  
  • DAA1100 Contemporary Dance

    1 credit hour(s)
    A physical activity designed to provide the knowledge and basic skills of modern dance. Also included are brief readings in the history of dance and its place in contemporary society. Activity: 3 hours. A total of two semester hours of credit in physical education activity courses, including dance courses, may be used toward the 60 semester hours required for graduation with A.A. degree.
  
  • DAA1200 Ballet I

    1 credit hour(s)
    Beginning ballet technique, the use of ballet vocabulary, correct alignment of the body and the application of simple step combinations in center work. Activity: 3 hours. A total of two semester hours of credit in physical education activity courses, including dance courses, may be used toward the 60 semester hours required for graduation with A.A. degree.
  
  • DAA1300 Social Dance

    1 credit hour(s)
    Instruction in contemporary ballroom dance, with an emphasis on dancing as a physical activity that enhances physical fitness and social well-being. The course includes instruction in rhythm, Latin and smooth dance including swing, hustle, mambo, salsa, merengue, rumba, cha cha, fox trot and waltz. The appreciation of ballroom dance will be enhanced by a brief overview of ballroom dance history. Activity: 2 hours. A total of two semester hours of credit in physical education activity courses, including dance courses, may be used toward the 60 semester hours required for graduation with A.A. degree.

Dental

  
  • DEA1030 Preclinic

    2 credit hour(s)
    Prerequisite(s): acceptance into the Dental Assisting program.
    This course is an introduction to dentistry and the dental assisting profession, including duties and responsibilities, orientation to the dental office, basic concepts of microbiology, and introduction to the basic skills in dental assisting including, but not limited to infection control procedures, instrument identification and four-handed dentistry. Contact: 30 hours per semester. Does not count toward A.A. degree.
  
  • DEA1030L Preclinic Lab

    5 credit hour(s)
    Prerequisite(s): acceptance into the Dental Assisting program.
    This course provides the clinical application of materials in DEA1030 , providing hands on instruction in the use and sterilization of all dental instruments and basic fundamentals of chairside assisting. Subject areas are arranged in a clinical competency program, which is a method of study that helps the student master each skill before advancing to the next level. Contact: 225 hours per semester. Additional fee. Does not count toward A.A. degree.
  
  • DEA1051 Nitrous Oxide Monitoring

    1 credit hour(s)
    Prerequisite(s): a grade of C or better in DEA1030  and DEA1030L , DES1020 , DES1200 , DES1200L , DEA2832C .
    Didactic information and clinical practical applications in the use of nitrous oxide sedation and general anesthesiology. Topics covered include proper handling of related equipment, delivery techniques, pharmacology, safety considerations, signs and symptoms of complications and emergency management. Contact: 15 hours per semester. Does not count toward A.A. degree.
  
  • DEA1805 Clinical Practice I

    2 credit hour(s)
    This course is designed to acquaint the dental assisting student with the necessary background materials and assisting procedures involved in each dental specialty. Topics include, but are not limited to, instrument identification for specialty practices, professional demeanor, human relations in the dental office and oral pathology. Contact: 30 hours per semester. Does not count towards A.A. degree.
  
  • DEA1805L Clinical Practice I Lab

    1 credit hour(s)
    The course provides the opportunity for each student to receive closely supervised instruction in all phases of chairside dental assisting at the TCC Dental Hygiene Clinic. Contact: 45 hours per semester. Does not count towards A.A. degree.
  
  • DEA1855 Clinical Practice II

    2 credit hour(s)
    This course is a continuation of DEA1805 . Topics include, but are not limited to, dental implants, oral pathology, new technology and pharmacology. Contact: 30 hours per semester. Does not count toward A.A. degree.
  
  • DEA1855L Clinical Practice II Lab

    1 credit hour(s)
    This course provides the student the opportunity to assist dental hygiene students in the TCC clinic and complete radiographs on patients, including complete mouth x-rays, panoramic x-rays and bitewing x-rays. Contact: 45 hours per semester. Does not count toward A.A. degree.
  
  • DEA1940 Clinic Preceptorship I

    8 credit hour(s)
    The course provides the opportunity for each student to receive closely supervised instruction in all phases of chairside dental assisting through rotations at the public health units, Veterans Affairs dental clinic and community dental offices. Contact: 240 hours per semester. Does not count towards A.A. degree.
  
  • DEA1941 Clinic Preceptorship II

    8 credit hour(s)
    This course provides the student the opportunity to assist dentists and their staff in a variety of private practice offices in the community. Assignments are primarily in specialty offices as well as general practice offices, public health units and the Veterans Affairs dental clinic. Contact: 240 hours per semester. Does not count towards A.A. degree.
  
  • DEA2832C Expanded Functions I

    4 credit hour(s)
    This course is designed to provide the basic knowledge, lab and clinical practice necessary for the first component of the rules and regulations of the Florida State Board of Dentistry. Topics include but are not limited to preliminary charting, coronal polishing, fluoride application and application of topical anesthetic. Subject areas are arranged in a lab and clinical competency program, which helps students master each skill before advancing to the next module. Each module contains information needed to learn through the use of general and specific behavioral objectives. Contact: 60 hours per semester. Additional fee. Does not count towards A.A. degree.
  
  • DEA2833C Expanded Functions II

    4 credit hour(s)
    This course is designed to be a continuation of DEA2832C , providing the basic knowledge necessary to perform the more complex expanded functions delegated by the rules and regulations of the Florida State Board of Dentistry. Subject areas are arranged in a lab and clinical competency program that helps the student master each skill before advancing to the next module. Each module contains the information needed to learn through the use of general behavioral objectives. Contact: 60 hours per semester. Additional fee. Does not count towards A.A. degree.
  
  • DEH1002 Dental Hygiene Preclinic Theory

    2 credit hour(s)
    Prerequisite(s): grade of C or better in BSC2085 , BSC2085L , BSC2086 , BSC2086L , MCB2004 , MCB2004L , CHM1030 , ENC1101  and acceptance into the dental hygiene program.
    Corequisite(s): DEH1002L .
    Introduction to instrumentation techniques and clinical procedures. Topics include principles of instrumentation, prevention of disease transmission in the dental setting and patient evaluation skills such as vital signs, health history, dental charting, oral inspections and treatment planning. Contact: 2 hours per week. Does not count toward A.A. degree.
  
  • DEH1002L Dental Hygiene Preclinic Lab

    3 credit hour(s)
    Prerequisite(s): grade of C or better in BSC2085 , BSC2085L , BSC2086 , BSC2086L , MCB2004 , MCB2004L , CHM1030 , ENC1101 , and acceptance into the dental hygiene program.
    Corequisite(s): DEH1002 .
    The laboratory and clinical portion of DEH1002  allows students to master basic assessment and instrumentation skills through practice on manikin models before performing services on patients. Contact: 135 hours per semester. Additional fee. Does not count toward A.A. degree.
  
  • DEH1130 Embryology and Oral Histology

    2 credit hour(s)
    Prerequisite(s): grade of C or better in  BSC2085 , BSC2085L , BSC2086 , BSC2086L , MCB2004 , MCB2004L , CHM1030 , ENC1101  and acceptance into the dental hygiene program.
    The study of the minute structures of the body, with particular reference to the teeth and the supporting tissues. Morphology of different tissues, early embryonic development and histological features of the structure of the oral cavity are studied. Contact: 2 hours per week. Does not count toward A.A. degree.
  
  • DEH1400 General and Oral Pathology

    3 credit hour(s)
    Prerequisite(s): grade of C or better in: DEH1002 , DEH1002L , DES1020 DEH1130 .
    The principles of general pathology in relationship to diseases of the teeth, soft tissues and supporting structures of the oral cavity. The importance of early recognition of abnormal conditions in the mouth is emphasized. Contact: 45 hours per semester. Does not count toward A.A. degree.
  
  • DEH1800 Dental Hygiene I Theory

    2 credit hour(s)
    Prerequisite(s): grade of C or better in  BSC2085 , BSC2085L , BSC2086 , BSC2086L , MCB2004 , MCB2004L , CHM1030 , ENC1101 , DEH1002 , DEH1002L .
    Corequisite(s): DEH1800L .
    Introduction to the elements of dental hygiene care as they relate to the clinical learning experience. Topics include selected patient assessment procedures, dental hygiene treatment planning, informed consent and treatment presentation. Methods of presenting oral hygiene instruction and patient education according to priority of individual needs are emphasized. Progressive development of instrumentation, oral prophylaxis procedures, and dental and periodontal documentation in record keeping are theorized in the lectures. Contact: 2 hours per week. Does not count toward A.A. degree.
  
  • DEH1800L Dental Hygiene I Clinic

    3 credit hour(s)
    Prerequisite(s): grade of C or better in  BSC2085 , BSC2085L , BSC2086 , BSC2086L , MCB2004 , MCB2004L , CHM1030 , ENC1101 , DEH1002 , DEH1002L .
    Corequisite(s): DEH1800 .
    Course material from DEH1800  applied in providing patient care in the dental hygiene clinic. Students receive instruction in providing dental hygiene care by various instructors in one-to-one teaching situations as well as one-to-five instructor to student ratios. Students progress individually in a competency-based learning approach for mastery of skills. Patients range in age from preschool to geriatric, with levels of difficulty in dental hygiene treatment cases ranging from healthy periodontal status to mild periodontitis with moderate levels of hard deposits and inflammatory states. Contact: 120 clock hours per semester. Does not count toward A.A. degree.
  
  • DEH1802 Dental Hygiene II Theory

    2 credit hour(s)
    Prerequisite(s): grade of C or better in DEH1800 , DEH1800L , DES1200 , DES1200L  and DEH2300 .
    Corequisite(s): DEH1802L .
    Continuation of dental hygiene theory from DEH1800 , with emphasis on didactic information regarding patient assessment, periodontal case study development, advanced instrumentation techniques and the use of ultrasonic scalers. State-regulated expanded functions are presented didactically and in laboratory, including, but not limited to, proper procedures in use of rubber dams, matrix retainers, root planing, use of ultrasonic scalers, retraction cord placement and removal, post-operative osteitis dressing, periodontal dressing and cytological specimens. Selected topics are required for clinical competence in DEH1802L . Contact: 2 hours per week. Does not count toward A.A. degree.
  
  • DEH1802L Dental Hygiene II Clinic

    4 credit hour(s)
    Prerequisite(s): grade of C or better in DEH1800 , DEH1800L , DES1200 , DES1200L , DEH2300 , DEH2602L .
    Corequisite(s): DEH1802 .
    Application of content from   in providing patient care in the dental hygiene clinic. Emphasis is on total patient care through treatment planning from thorough patient assessment. Periodontally involved patients will be treated, affording students instruction in advanced periodontal instrumentation. Clinical sessions will include practice in advanced instrumentation techniques, as well as expanded functions taught in the theory course. Competency requirements for the completion of this clinical course include topics to help students master the expanded function skills to either a laboratory or clinical level. Clinical experience in the areas of special needs, children and periodontal patients will be obtained from external dental health facilities. Contact: 240 clock hours per semester. Additional fee. Does not count toward A.A. degree.
  
  • DEH2300 Pharmacology

    3 credit hour(s)
    Prerequisite(s): grade of C or better in DEH1002 , DEH1002L , DES1020 DEH1130  
    The study of drugs and anesthetics, with special consideration given to those used in the treatment of dental disease. Acquaints students with the origin of these drugs and anesthetics, their physical and chemical properties, modes of administration, and effects on the body system. Contact: 3 hours per week. Does not count toward A.A. degree.
  
  • DEH2504 Dental Specialties

    1 credit hour(s)
    Prerequisite(s): grade of C or better in DEH1800 , DEH1800L , DES1200 , DES1200L , DEH2300 .
    Acquaints dental hygiene students with all the areas of specialization in dentistry; providing patients with individualized, optimal dental care. The course leader will provide an overview of some specialties. Dental specialists will provide students with an in-depth understanding of each specialty through visual presentation of patient cases followed by a question and answer period. Contact: 1 hour per week. Does not count toward A.A. degree.
  
  • DEH2602 Periodontology

    2 credit hour(s)
    Prerequisite(s): grade of C or better in DEH1800 , DEH1800L , DES1200 , DES1200L , DEH2300 .
    Study of biological and clinical factors as they relate to periodontal disease. Allows dental hygiene students to acquire knowledge of the biologic basis for periodontal therapy. Emphasis is on the recognition and differentiation of periodontal health and disease states, formulation of a dental hygiene treatment plan, initial and maintenance therapy, and referral of patients. Contact: 30 hours Does not count toward A.A. degree.
  
  • DEH2602L Periodontology Lab

    3 credit hour(s)
    Prerequisite(s): grade of C or better in DEH1800 , DEH1800L , DES1200 , DES1200L , DEH2300 .
    Corequisite(s): DEH2602 .
    This lab/clinical course introduces students to the treatment of moderate to advanced periodontal disease. The on-campus clinic experience involves dental hygiene treatment that includes patient education, periodontal evaluation through radiographic interpretation and clinical assessment, treatment planning and Phase I therapy for periodontal disease. One-on-one instruction in advanced periodontal instrumentation is taught on periodontal patients who present as periodontal case-based learning requirements of the program. Contact: 120 clock hours per semester. Does not count toward A.A. degree.
  
  • DEH2701 Community Dental Health

    2 credit hour(s)
    Prerequisite(s): grade of C or better in DEH1800 , DEH1800L , DES1200 , DES1200L , DEH2300 .
    Prepares dental hygiene students to promote oral health and prevent oral disease in the community. The concepts of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation phases of community-based programs are taught. The student will plan a community oral health education program to be implemented and evaluated in  . Cultural differences, socioeconomic factors and barriers to healthcare are discussed in relation to developing preventive programs. Federal and state public health programs are discussed, as are current public health issues. Community oral health programs for vulnerable populations such as indigent, geriatric and special needs patients are included. Contact: 2 hours per week. Does not count toward A.A. degree.
  
  • DEH2701L Community Dental Health Lab

    1 credit hour(s)
    Prerequisite(s): grade of C or better in DEH2504  ,  , DEH2701 , DEH1400 , DES1200 , DES1200L , DEH2602 , DEH2602L , DEH2300 .
    Continuation and practicum component of DEH2701 .Students apply public health/health education principles by designing and presenting dental health education projects to various audiences. Emphasis is on students interacting with a variety of groups, which may include public school students (grades K-12), nursing home residents, health fair participants, children and adults with cognitive and/or physical disabilities, and Head Start programs. Contact: 45 hours per semester. Does not count toward A.A. degree.
  
  • DEH2804 Dental Hygiene III Theory

    2 credit hour(s)
    Prerequisite(s): grade of C or better in DEH1802 , DEH1802L , DEH1400 , DES2100 , DES2100L DEH2602 , DEH2602L , DEH2300 .
    Corequisite(s): DEH2804L .
    The final dental hygiene theory course. Emphasis is on ethics and jurisprudence, clinical seminars (as needed), student presentations of periodontal case studies, and in-depth review of Florida statutes and laws regulating the practice of dentistry and dental hygiene. A two-hour presentation, “The Prevention of Medical Errors in the Dental Office”, is included. Time is also allowed for a mock clinical board examination. Contact: 2 hours per week. Does not count toward A.A. degree.
  
  • DEH2804L Dental Hygiene III Clinic

    4 credit hour(s)
    Prerequisite(s): grade of C or better in DEH1802 , DEH1802L , DEH1400 , DES2100 , DES2100L , DEH2602 , DEH2602L , DEH2300 .
    Corequisite(s): DEH2804 .
    This is the final clinical course. The student will demonstrate ability to synthesize and conceptualize all knowledge, theory and skills previously learned and use these skills and practical skills previously learned to provide direct patient services at the entry level (or above) proficiency required of a licensed dental hygienist. External clinical experience in the areas of special needs patients and geriatric patients will be obtained from area public health facilities. A mock clinical board exam will be administered to students in preparation for the state board examination. Contact: 240 clock hours per semester. Additional fee. Does not count toward A.A. degree.
  
  • DES1020 Dental Anatomy

    3 credit hour(s)
    Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into the dental assisting or dental hygiene program.
    Comprehensive study of the orofacial and related structures of the head and neck. Included is a study of basic tooth structure in the primary and permanent dentition, the formation of those structures, types of teeth, relationship of form to function, principles of occlusion, periodontal health, tooth eruption schedules, and the effects of deviation from normal findings in the permanent dentition. The tissues of the oral cavity and pharynx are discussed, along with salivary glands, bones of the skull and the landmarks of each; muscles of mastication; muscles of facial expression, with origins, insertions, blood supply and innervation of each; distribution of the arteries and veins of the head and neck; lymphatic drainage, and the 12 cranial nerves, with special emphasis on the fifth and seventh. Temporomandibular joint function and disorders causing facial pain will also be discussed. The hands-on portion of DES1020 is designed to provide class exercises which include identification, characteristics, and eruption/exfoliation dates of each of the primary and permanent teeth, distinguishing right from left. Students will use acrylic replicas and natural teeth to locate landmarks and characteristics on each of the primary and permanent teeth. Contact: 3 hours per week. Does not count toward A.A. degree.
  
  • DES1200 Dental Radiology

    2 credit hour(s)
    Prerequisite(s): grade of C or better in DES1020 .
    Corequisite(s): DES1200L .
    This course for dental assisting or dental hygiene students includes the study of theory and principles used to expose, process and mount dental radiographs. Topics include recognition of normal and abnormal conditions visible on dental radiographs and the identification of hazards and safety precautions pertinent to radiographic procedures. Intraoral and extraoral techniques will be discussed, as well as the types of films, sensors and cassettes that might be used. Digital radiography principles and techniques will be included. Quality control procedures will be followed in both the darkroom and chair-side settings. The course content will be structured to complement laboratory activities. Special emphasis will be placed on infection control. The theory of carpal radiographs will be included as required by Florida law. Contact: 2 hours per week. Does not count toward A.A. degree.
  
  • DES1200L Dental Radiology Lab

    1 credit hour(s)
    Prerequisite(s): grade of C or better in DES1020 .
    Corequisite(s): DES1200 .
    Students will achieve proficiency in performing digital radiographic techniques on a DXTTR manikin prior to exposure of radiographs on patients. Intraoral and extraoral exposure techniques will be covered. Students completing this course will be able to produce technically acceptable interproximal and periapical digital radiographs with bisecting and paralleling techniques on primary, mixed, complete dentitions or edentulous patients. Students will also expose technically acceptable panoramic radiographs. Laboratory exercises include mounting and interpretation of films prior to evaluation. Students will learn to distinguish radiographic pathology from normal oral landmarks. Infection control and quality control will be maintained throughout laboratory exercises. Contact: 45 hours per semester. Additional fee. Does not count toward A.A. degree.
  
  • DES1600 Dental Office Emergencies

    2 credit hour(s)
    Prerequisite(s): acceptance into the dental assisting or dental hygiene program.
    Introduction to elements of dental care as it relates to risk management of medically compromised patients. The major portion of the course deals with the prevention, recognition and management of medical emergencies that occur in the dental office. An introduction to common systemic diseases, with emphasis on their implications for dental treatment planning, and the management of medical and dental emergencies. Contact: 4 hours per week. Dental hygiene students take this course in Fall; dental assisting students take this course in Spring. Does not count toward A.A. degree.
  
  • DES1840 Preventive Dentistry

    2 credit hour(s)
    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; therapies that utilize xylitol, fluoride and various contemporary marketed products; pharmacotheraipies and nicotine replacement therapies for 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)
    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.
  
  • DES2100 Dental Materials

    2 credit hour(s)
    Prerequisite(s): acceptance into the dental assisting or hygiene program.
    Corequisite(s): DES2100L .
    The course provides an introduction to the chemical, physical and handling characteristics of materials commonly used in dentistry. The biological compatibility of each material will be outlined. These materials include precious and nonprecious metals, ceramics, dental amalgams, acrylic plastics, filled and nonfilled resins, porcelains, impression materials, implant materials and various waxes. Contact: 2 hours per week in Fall; 3 hours per week in Summer. Dental hygiene students take this course in Summer; dental assisting students take this course in Fall. Does not count toward A.A. degree.
  
  • DES2100L Dental Materials Lab

    1 credit hour(s)
    Prerequisite(s): acceptance into the dental assisting or dental hygiene program.
    Corequisite(s): DES2100 .
    The dental laboratory exercises are designed to familiarize the student with the properties, application and uses of selected materials presented in lecture. The student will develop a working knowledge of those materials and gain entry-level experience in the handling of materials through participation in the laboratory exercises and dental laboratory visitation. The information presented in the laboratory coincides with the content of the corequisite theory course. Contact: 45 hours per semester. Additional fee. Does not count toward A.A. degree.
  
  • DES2502 Clinic and Office Management

    1 credit hour(s)
    Prerequisite(s): acceptance into the dental assisting or hygiene program.
    The course includes information relevant to the theoretical and practical administration of the dental office/clinic. Lectures are relevant to the responsibilities of the dental professional in the dental office. Information presented includes development of resumes, interviewing, office interpersonal relations, legal responsibilities, complete office record keeping (i.e., appointment scheduling, billing and collections, third party payment, clerical and dental supply inventories) and ethics. The student is introduced to the use of typical office equipment such as fax machines, telephones and computers. There is a laboratory portion of the course that requires the student to perform a dental charting exercise using a computer; compose a business referral letter, letter of resignation and thank you note/letter; send a fax; and create/revise a resume. Contact: 15 hours per semester. Dental hygiene students take this course in Spring; dental assisting students take this course in Summer. Does not count toward A.A. degree.

Developmental English as a Second Language

  
  • EAP0320 English for Academic Purposes: Intermediate Reading

    3 credit hour(s)
    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)
    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)
    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)
    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.

Developmental Mathematics

  
  • MAT0018 Foundations of College Mathematics I

    4 credit hour(s)
    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.
  
  • MAT0027 Foundations of College Mathematics II for Liberal Arts

    4 credit hour(s)
    Prerequisite(s): appropriate placement or voluntary enrollment.
    This course provides instruction in developmental concepts that serve as a foundation for college level liberal arts math. These concepts are presented in the context of real world problems. The emphasis is on the development of skills that promote mathematical literacy. Topics include but are not limited to numeracy, descriptive statistics, interpreting and representing data in graphs, polynomial manipulation, dimensional analysis, rate of change and basic equation solving. This course is intended for non-STEM majors who, following successful completion, may directly enroll in MGF1106  or MGF1107 . Contact: 4 hours.
  
  • MAT0028 Foundations of College Mathematics II

    4 credit hour(s)
    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.

Developmental Reading and Writing

  
  • ENC0017 Integrated Reading and Writing I

    4 credit hour(s)
    Prerequisite(s): documented exemption or appropriate PERT scores.
    This course is intended for the student whose placement scores and/or academic benchmarks indicate a need to develop a stronger foundation in grammar, composition, reading comprehension and critical thinking. This course covers, in combined form, the learning objectives of level one developmental reading and writing courses. Focus is on the basic skills of grammar and usage, developing effective sentences, writing unified paragraphs, developing vocabulary, reading strategies and study skills. Course delivery is a combination of class lecture, face-to-face and/or online activities and paragraph writing. Students eligible for this course are exempt students who choose to take the course and non-exempt students whose PERT scores are: Reading (score 50-83) or Writing (score 50-89) or both. Successful completion of this course will satisfy the developmental reading and writing requirement and allow students to enroll in ENC0027 . This contextualized course is offered in traditional, compressed, web-based and hybrid formats. Contact: 4 hours. Students must earn a grade of C or better to successfully complete the course. This course does not count toward A.A. or A.S. degree requirements.
  
  • ENC0027 Integrated Reading and Writing II

    4 credit hour(s)
    Prerequisite(s): ENC0017   
    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 ENC 0017  (grade of C or above), and students whose PERT scores have placed them in ENC0027. 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.
  
  • ENC0028L Developmental Lab for Composition

    1 credit hour(s)
    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 ENC 0027 . 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

  
  • DIG2000 Intro to Digital Media

    3 credit hour(s)
    This survey course introduces the student to the foundation concepts of contemporary digital media design, highlighting the importance of process, innovation and communication. Topics to be covered include OS configurations, principles of video and audio editing, graphic design theories, a survey of web-based design languages. Students will explore both design and alternative applications of digital media technologies looking at the past and the future as an insights into what is fast-becoming a major growth area of a worldwide industry. Contact: 4 hours.
  
  • DIG2030 Digital Video Production

    3 credit hour(s)
    Prerequisite(s): a grade of C or better in DIG2410C .
    This course introduces the student to the foundational concepts of digital video. Topics to be covered include High Definition video (HDV) technology, system configuration, the development process, editing, production, effects and presentation. A variety of digital video development tools will be explored. The course also delves into alternative applications of the technology behind the medium, and looks at the past and the future in the hopes of gleaning more insights into what is fast-becoming a major growth area of the worldwide entertainment industry. Contact: 4 hours.
  
  • DIG2205C Multitrack Recording & Basic Film Sound

    3 credit hour(s)
    Prerequisite(s): grade of C or better in DIG2251C .
    Participants in this course will have an opportunity to explore basic working concepts of the art of editing using non-linear video editing systems as well as recording and mastering film soundtrack. Topics to be covered include: capturing digital audio and shooting film, organizing a new film project, and editing audio and film concepts. Students will experience hands on instruction in the use of the above elements, which will result in the ability to log and capture, edit cuts, simple effects, and the output of a final product. Students will also be exposed to some of the more advanced features of an audio and film editing program including special effects, composing, text and titling. Contact: 4 hours.
  
  • DIG2251C Introduction to Digital Audio I

    3 credit hour(s)
    Participants in this course will have an opportunity to explore the skills and techniques associated with digital audio production. Students will explore current technologies and practices used for field recording, use of digital audio workstations, and digital audio editing. Contact: 4 hours.
  
  • DIG2257C Production Sound Recording & Mastering

    3 credit hour(s)
    Prerequisite(s): DIG2205C
    This course is designed to explore the finish of music and film post-production mixes, mastering, and delivery of music compositions and film soundtracks. Contact: 4 hours.
  
  • DIG2410C Basic Scripting for Video & Digital Media

    3 credit hour(s)
    This course introduces the student to various aspects of crafting an idea, script planning and writing as it relates to producing Digital Media projects. The student will explore and develop assorted components and apply skills to determine knowledge by writing and creating a shooting script. Contact: 4 hours.
  
  • DIG2545 Media Planning

    2 credit hour(s)
    Prerequisite(s): a grade of C or better in DIG2410C .
    This course introduces the student to various components of pre-production planning as it relates to producing Digital Media projects. The student will explore and develop assorted components and apply skills to determine knowledge by writing and creating rudimentary pre-production plans. Contact: 3 hours.
  
  • DIG2580 Digital Media Portfolio

    3 credit hour(s)
    This survey course introduces the student to the foundation concepts of contemporary digital media design, highlighting the importance of process, innovation and communication. Topics to be covered include OS configurations, principles of video and audio editing, graphic design theories, a survey of web-based design languages. Students will explore both design and alternative applications of digital media technologies looking at the past and the future as an insights into what is fast-becoming a major growth area of a worldwide industry. Contact: 3 hours.
  
  • DIG2949 Digital Media COOP Education

    3 credit hour(s)
    This course provides students with an opportunity to gain hands-on experience in digital media. Interns will complete a minimum of 150 hours in this field under the guidance of an instructor and the supervision of a designated professional. Contact: 3 hours.
  
  • GRA2512C Corporate Identity

    3 credit hour(s)
    Prerequisite(s): GRA2103C
    This course addresses the analysis of objectives and target markets as the basis for designing communications pieces that use typography and visuals effectively. The principles of good visual communication and design and professional software such as Adobe Illustrator, Indesign, and Photoshop are required to succeed  in this course. Contact: 4 hours.

Early Childhood Education

  
  • EDF1004 Educational Field Experience

    3 credit hour(s)
    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)
    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)
    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)
    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)
    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)
    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)
    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)
    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)
    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)
    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.
  
  • EEC2500 Infant and Toddler Development

    3 credit hour(s)
    Early childhood professionals will expand their knowledge in the care and development of infants and toddlers, with special attention given to creating developmentally appropriate environment. This course is required as part of the Infant/Toddler Specialization Certificate. Contact: 3 hours.
  
  • EEC2521 Management of a Childcare Center

    3 credit hour(s)
    (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)
    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)
    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)
    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)
    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)
    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)
    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)
    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)
    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)
    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)
    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)
    Prerequisite(s): documented exemption, appropriate placement scores, or completion of developmental education reading and writing.
    Provides an introduction to weather and climate for non-science majors. This beginning course is designed to acquaint students with elementary characteristics of the atmosphere including recent weather events and climate change. Lecture: 3 hours.
  
  • OCE1001 Introductory Oceanography

    3 credit hour(s)
    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)
    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)
    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.
  
  • ECO2710 Introduction to International Economics

    3 credit hour(s)
    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)
    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)
    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.
 

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