Apr 28, 2024  
TCC Catalog 2012-13 
    
TCC Catalog 2012-13 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Information


Florida’s Statewide Course Numbering System 


Course Prefix Guide 

 

Engineering and Technology

  
  • BCN2272 Plans Interpretation

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

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

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

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

    3 credit hour(s) | Fall
    Prerequisite(s): MAC1105  and BCN1001 .
    This course covers the reading of building plans and specifications, quantity measurements, calculations, and takeoffs. It also covers computer calculations of costs and modeling. The course includes computer-related examples and problems. Civil, environmental and construction management engineering majors and professionals will benefit from the course content. Contact: 3 hours.
  
  • BCT2772 Construction Estimating 2

    3 credit hour(s) | Spring
    Prerequisite(s): BCT2770 .
    This course extends the concepts covered in  . Students will further develop skills in determining construction cost estimates based on construction documents, bidding strategies and business revenue procurement. Contact: 3 hours.
  
  • EGS1111C Engineering Graphics

    3 credit hour(s) | Fall | Spring | Summer
    Emphasis on the principles of engineering graphics such as drafting techniques, lettering, geometric construction, freehand sketching, orthographic projection, sectional views, auxiliary views and pictorials. Prepares students to solve problems in descriptive geometry, such as true length and point view of a line, true size and edge view of a plane, angle between planes, and intersection and development of objects. Contact: 4 hours. Additional fee.
  
  • EGS2112C Computer Application in Drafting and Design

    3 credit hour(s) | Fall
    Prerequisite(s): satisfactory completion of EGS1111C  and ETD1320 .
    Drafting and design related to civil engineering, architectural engineering and surveying plans. This includes light construction principles; topographic, architectural and structural details; and application of a CAD system (latest version of AutoCAD). Contact: 4 hours. Additional fee.
  
  • EGS2141C Computer Graphics for Engineers

    2 credit hour(s) | On Demand
    Prerequisite(s): satisfactory completion of MAC2311 .
    Covers principles of engineering graphics and descriptive geometry. Topics include multiviews sketching, drawing and dimensioning, design process, auxiliary views, sectional views, pictorials, working drawings, tolerancing, graphical calculus, and descriptive geometry using the latest version of AutoCAD. Contact: 4 hours. Additional fee.
  
  • EGS2311 Vector Statics

    3 credit hour(s) | On Demand
    Prerequisite(s): satisfactory completion of MAC2311  and PHY2048 .
    Corequisite(s): MAC2312 .
    Two- and three-dimensional equilibrium of frames, machines and trusses; principles of frictions; centeroid; center of gravity; and area moment of inertia and using vector algebra and calculus. Contact: 3 hours.
  
  • EGS2321 Vector Dynamics

    3 credit hour(s) | On Demand
    Prerequisite(s): satisfactory completion of EGS2311 .
    Absolute and relative motion of particles and rigid bodies in translating and rotating reference frames using vector analysis, Newton’s laws of motion, work and energy, and impulse momentum. Contact: 3 hours.
  
  • ETC1500 Highways and Transportation

    3 credit hour(s) | On Demand
    An introductory course in highways and transportation. The course covers terminology and design practices related to highways, from the initial planning stages through construction and maintenance of the final roadway. Contact: 3 hours.
  
  • ETD1320 Introduction to CAD

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

    3 credit hour(s) | Fall | Spring | Summer
    Prerequisite(s): ETD1320 .
    A continuation of ETD1320 . Application of advanced AutoCAD commands to the complex graphical figures in engineering, engineering technology, architecture and related disciplines. Software used is the latest version of AutoCAD. Contact: 3 hours. Additional fee.
  
  • ETD2375C 3D Modeling, Rendering and Animation

    3 credit hour(s) | On Demand
    Prerequisite(s): ETD1320 .
    Emphasis on the creation, three-dimensional geometry, three-dimensional solid modeling, rendering still-frame images and animation of objects using the latest version of 3D Studio Max in engineering, construction, engineering technology, architecture, interior design, industry and related disciplines. Contact: 3 hours. Additional fee.
  
  • ETD2390 3D Auto CAD/Revit

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

    3 credit hour(s) | Fall | Spring
    Prerequisite(s): ETD1320 .
    An introduction to the practical skills required to design water-based fire suppression systems. Hydraulic calculations for the most commonly encountered water-based fire protection systems are covered in detail. Manual hydraulic calculations are thoroughly covered. Students will calculate a wide variety of systems. Factors of successful design such as quality assurance, coordination and ethical practice are covered to provide a realistic perspective on professional application of the methods presented. The latest technology, including the design of high-speed water spray systems and water mist systems, is presented. Contact: 3 hours.
  
  • ETG2520 Statics

    3 credit hour(s) | On Demand
    Prerequisite(s): satisfactory completion of MAC1105  and BCN1001 .
    An introductory course in engineering mechanics, with emphasis on statics and strength of materials. Through the study of basic concepts, the course develops the principles of analyzing the external and internal forces on structural members. Computer exercises are included. Contact: 3 hours.
  
  • ETG2530 Strength of Materials

    3 credit hour(s) | On Demand
    Prerequisite(s): satisfactory completion of ETG2520 .
    A continuing study of strength of materials and an introduction to structural analysis. Topics include the analysis of beams, columns, connections, trusses and indeterminate beams. Computer exercises included. Contact: 3 hours.
  
  • SUR2100C Fundamentals of Land Surveying

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

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

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

    3 credit hour(s) | Spring
    Prerequisite(s): satisfactory completion of SUR2390 .
    This course is a continuation of SUR2390  and covers advanced topics in geographic information systems (GIS) and the application of GIS in engineering technology. It also provides students with greater hands-on experience in ArcView software to manage, manipulate, analyze and display spatially referenced data for solving problems in complex planning and management. Contact: 3 hours. Additional fee. Course will not count toward credit for the A.A. degree.
  
  • SUR2400 Legal Principles of Land Surveying

    3 credit hour(s) | On Demand
    Prerequisite(s): satisfactory completion of SUR2100C .
    Covers the legal principles of land surveying and their application to the establishment of boundaries for public and private properties. Contact: 3 hours. Course will not count toward credit for the A.A. degree.
  
  • SUR2533 Global Positioning Systems (GPS)

    3 credit hour(s) | Fall
    This course covers the concepts and the latest knowledge and techniques in global positioning systems (GPS). Students learn the theory and skills needed to benefit from the application of this satellite technology in engineering and technology-related areas. It also provides students the opportunity to gain hands-on experience with GPS receiver and software. Contact: 3 hours. Additional fee. Course will not count toward credit for the A.A. degree.
  
  • SUR2534 Advanced Global Positioning Systems

    3 credit hour(s) | Spring
    Prerequisite(s): satisfactory completion of SUR2533 .
    Course covers the advanced concepts and techniques in global positioning systems (GPS). Students learn the theory and skills needed to benefit from the applications of this advanced satellite technology in engineering and technology-related areas. It also provides students with the opportunity to gain hands-on experience with GPS receiver and software. Contact: 3 hours. Additional fee. Course will not count toward credit for the A.A. degree.

English

  
  • CRW2001 Creative Writing

    3 credit hour(s) | Fall | Spring
    Prerequisite(s): completion of communications requirement.
    This course offers instruction in writing fiction, poetry, drama, and nonfiction, and provides analysis of the student’s work. The guiding principles of creativity will be discussed and illustrated. Lecture: 3 hours.
  
  • CRW2002 Creative Writing II

    3 credit hour(s) | Spring
    Prerequisite(s): grade of C or better in CRW2001 .
    This course uses techniques from CRW2001  to further enhance writing ability in fiction, poetry, drama and nonfiction, including techniques for development, peer review and publication. It includes a significant writing project and/or presentation. Lecture: 3 hours.
  
  • ENC1101 College Composition

    3 credit hour(s) | Fall | Spring | Summer
    Prerequisite(s): satisfactory completion of ENC0025 Developmental Writing II  and REA0017 Developmental Reading II , or appropriate placement score.
    This course centers on reading and writing activities that support critical inquiry. Stressing writing as a process, the course emphasizes the rhetorical principles of academic writing, including the following: thesis statement; development with specific information and analysis; organization and transition; diction, tone, and sentence style; and the grammar and the mechanics of standard formal English. Lecture: 3 hours. Substantial writing component. Fulfills state writing requirement. Students must complete this course with grade of C or better before enrolling in other communication courses.
  
  • ENC1102 Argument and Persuasion

    3 credit hour(s) | Fall | Spring | Summer
    Prerequisite(s): grade of C or better in ENC1101 .
    Building upon the writing skills developed in ENC1101 , this course focuses upon the rhetorical strategies and techniques required for writing college-level persuasive arguments. Lecture: 3 hours. Substantial writing component. Fulfills state writing requirement. Includes a research paper.
  
  • ENC1141 Writing about Literature

    3 credit hour(s) | Fall | Spring | Summer
    Prerequisite(s): grade of C or better in ENC1101 .
    This course continues to stress techniques of expository writing. Students will read and analyze various literary genres for form and meaning. Students should also gain increased understanding of and appreciation for those same creative elements in modern media. Lecture: 3 hours. Substantial writing component. Fulfills state writing requirement. Includes a research paper.
  
  • ENC2210 Technical Communications

    3 credit hour(s) | Fall | Spring
    Prerequisite(s): grade of C or better in ENC1101 .
    Does not fulfill the general education communications requirement. Designed to further mastery of the written communications encountered in the world of work. Focuses on the more rhetorical and persuasive aspects of effective technical communications. Students will become proficient in the use of standard professional correspondence (various types of letters, memos and e-mail) and also write descriptions of objects and processes, instructions, reports and proposals. Contact: 3 hours.
  
  • ENC2948 Practicum in College Composition Mentoring

    3 credit hour(s) | Fall | Spring
    Prerequisite(s): satisfactory completion of ENC1101  for students mentoring in ENC1101 ; completion of ENC1102 , ENC1141  or MMC1100  for students mentoring in a second-semester composition course.
    The student works with a full-time Tallahassee Community College English professor to design a mentoring program for a first- or second-level composition course, including activities both inside and outside of the composition classroom. The student attends all meetings of the composition class and provides assistance as designated. The student also participates in out-of-class activities, including reading, writing, mentoring and other activities designed in conjunction with the professor. All work is carefully monitored by and discussed with the professor throughout the term. If recommended by the professor, a student may enroll for a second semester and receive an additional 3 credit hours. Lab: 3 hours.
  
  • MMC1100 Writing for Mass Communication

    3 credit hour(s) | Fall | Spring
    Prerequisite(s): grade of C or better in ENC1101 .
    An introductory course in the fundamentals of gathering, writing and evaluating news and opinion articles for the mass media, with emphasis on newspaper work and on-line production. Lecture: 3 hours. Substantial writing component. Fulfills state writing requirement. Includes a research paper.

Film

  
  • FIL1031 History of Film I

    3 credit hour(s) | Fall
    Prerequisite(s): satisfactory completion of ENC1101 .
    Examination of the history of film, concentrating on initial theories, early development and technological advances through film’s maturity into a major art form and industry at the conclusion of World War II. Lecture: 3 hours.
  
  • FIL1930 Special Topics in Film

    3 credit hour(s) | Spring
    Special topics for students who wish to further explore the field of film. Focus is placed on topical problems, current issues or emerging trends. Lecture: 3 hours.
  
  • FIL2000 Film Appreciation

    3 credit hour(s) | Fall | Spring
    Prerequisite(s): satisfactory completion of ENC1101 .
    A course to extend the knowledge and critical appreciation of film as an informed audience member and to amplify and intensify critical skills with regard to analyzing and evaluating films. Students will become familiar with a cross section of modern critical approaches, as well as individual and personal evaluations of films. Also focuses on the role and responsibility of the informed audience member with regard to film philosophy and theory, including the major genres and styles of film art. Lecture: 3 hours.
  
  • FIL2032 History of Film II

    3 credit hour(s) | Spring
    Prerequisite(s): satisfactory completion of ENC1101 .
    Examination of the history of film, concentrating on the development of the medium into an international art and industry from the end of World War II to the present. Includes an analysis of the strengths and weaknesses of the modern film industry. Lecture: 3 hours.
  
  • MMC1540 Media Aesthetics

    3 credit hour(s) | Spring
    Prerequisite(s): satisfactory completion of ENC1101 .
    This course is an introduction to media design and aesthetics. The course will introduce concepts and terminology while exploring how the media communicate meanings within a culture. Principles of visual literacy and how these principles may be used for the critical analysis of the media will also be investigated. Lecture: 3 hours.

Foreign Language

  
  • FRE1120 Elementary French I

    4 credit hour(s) | Fall
    Basic elements of French usage taught in context. Emphasis is on pronunciation and comprehension. Lecture: 3 hours. Lab: 2 hours. Additional fee.
  
  • FRE1121 Elementary French II

    4 credit hour(s) | Spring
    Prerequisite(s): grade of C or better in FRE1120 .
    Continuation of FRE1120 . Lecture: 3 hours. Lab: 2 hours. Additional fee.
  
  • GER1120 Elementary German I

    4 credit hour(s) | Fall
    Essentials of German, with emphasis on auditory experience, oral practice and the structure of the language. Lecture: 3 hours. Lab: 2 hours. Additional fee.
  
  • GER1121 Elementary German II

    4 credit hour(s) | Spring
    Prerequisite(s): grade of C or better in GER1120 .
    Continuation of GER1120 . Lecture: 3 hours. Lab: 2 hours. Additional fee.
  
  • ITA1120 Beginning Italian I

    4 credit hour(s) | Fall
    Essentials of Italian, with special emphasis on oral and aural practice in the language. Lecture: 3 hours. Lab: 2 hours. Additional fee.
  
  • ITA1121 Beginning Italian II

    4 credit hour(s) | Spring
    Prerequisite(s): grade of C or better in ITA1120 .
    Continuation of ITA1120 , with special emphasis on oral and aural practice in the language. Lecture: 3 hours. Lab: 2 hours. Additional fee.
  
  • LAT1120 Beginning Latin I

    4 credit hour(s) | Fall
    Essentials of Latin, with emphasis upon grammar, syntax and Roman civilization. Lecture: 4 hours.
  
  • LAT1121 Beginning Latin II

    4 credit hour(s) | Spring
    Prerequisite(s): grade of C or better in LAT1120 .
    Continuation of LAT1120 . Lecture: 4 hours.
  
  • SPN1120 Elementary Spanish I

    4 credit hour(s) | Fall | Spring | Summer
    Essentials of Spanish, with special emphasis on oral and aural practice in the language. Lecture: 3 hours. Lab: 2 hours. Additional fee.
  
  • SPN1121 Elementary Spanish II

    4 credit hour(s) | Fall | Spring | Summer
    Prerequisite(s): grade of C or better in SPN1120 .
    Continuation of SPN1120 . Lecture: 3 hours. Lab: 2 hours. Additional fee.
  
  • SPN2220 Intermediate Spanish

    4 credit hour(s) | Fall | Spring
    Prerequisite(s): grade of C or better in SPN1120  and SPN1121 .
    Develops the student’s reading, grammar, vocabulary and conversational skills and introduces certain literary and cultural concepts that will enhance comprehension of the unique qualities of Hispanic civilization. Lecture: 3 hours. Lab: 2 hours. Additional fee.
  
  • SPN2240 Intermediate Conversational Spanish I

    3 credit hour(s) | Spring
    Prerequisite(s): grade of C or better in SPN1120  and SPN1121 , or equivalent.
    Development of conversational skills in Spanish through drill and practice. Contact: 5 hours.
  
  • SPW2010 Introduction to Spanish Literature and Culture

    3 credit hour(s) | Summer
    Prerequisite(s): grade of C or better in SPN1120  and SPN1121 , or equivalent.
    Presents an overview of Spanish literature and culture. (Global Gateway Program ) Contact: 3 hours.

Geography

  
  • GEA2000 World Regional Geography

    3 credit hour(s) | Fall | Spring | Summer
    Prerequisite(s): satisfactory completion of Developmental Writing II (ENC0025 ) and Developmental Reading II (REA0017 ), or appropriate placement scores.
    A survey of the major regions of the world and their component areas. An examination of the principal physical, biotic, and cultural elements in these places leads to an appreciation of the diverse environments and the common problems that exist in the world. (Global Gateway Program ) Lecture: 3 hours.
  
  • GEO1400 Introduction to Human Geography

    3 credit hour(s) | Fall | Spring | Summer
    Prerequisite(s): satisfactory completion of Developmental Writing II (ENC0025 ) and Developmental Reading II (REA0017 ), or appropriate placement scores.
    An introductory course surveying world demographic patterns and problems, human elements of geography and how those elements contribute to the development of regional cultural landscapes, processes of landscape development and modification, environmental problems that are related to human activity, current political and economic interdependencies, and activities related to global economic restructuring. (Global Gateway Program ) Lecture: 3 hours.

Graphic Design/Multimedia

  
  • CGS1520 Introduction to Multimedia Programming

    3 credit hour(s) | Fall | Spring
    Prerequisite(s): satisfactory completion of Developmental Reading II (REA0017 ), or appropriate placement scores.
    Enrollment in Photoshop (PGY2801C ) is highly suggested. Topics include multimedia applications, principles of video and sound manipulation, multimedia and the Internet, and design issues for multimedia programming. The student will use Adobe Flash for multimedia development and Adobe Photoshop for editing graphics. Contact: 3 hours. Additional fee. Hands-on projects will be required for presentation and grade.
  
  • CGS2525 Advanced Multimedia Programming

    3 credit hour(s) | Fall
    Prerequisite(s): satisfactory completion in CGS1520  or its equivalent.
    A continuation of CGS1520 . Focus will be on advanced uses of Flash Professional CS5 software through the Action Script programming language. This course will cover the fundamentals of object-oriented programming in a visual environment. Contact: 3 hours. Additional fee. Hands-on projects will be required.
  
  • GRA1103C Computer Based Design I

    3 credit hour(s) | Fall
    Prerequisite(s): satisfactory completion of GRA1131C  and GRA1206C , or instructor approval.
    Uses the principles of good visual communication and the computer for creating graphic design materials and products. Advanced design skills and functional knowledge of professional software programs such as Adobe Illustrator, InDesign and Photoshop needed to successfully complete the course projects. Contact: 4 hours. Additional fee.
  
  • GRA1105C Computer Based Design II

    3 credit hour(s) | Spring
    Prerequisite(s): satisfactory completion of GRA1103C , GRA1131C  and GRA1206C .
    A continuation of GRA1103C , leading to more advanced topics and design projects. Uses the principles of good visual communication and design and professional software such as Adobe Illustrator, InDesign and Photoshop to successfully complete the course projects. From concept stage to electronic pre-press, the entire process will be studied, with finished portfolio pieces the final outcome. Contact: 4 hours. Additional fee.
  
  • GRA1131C Multimedia Graphics

    3 credit hour(s) | Fall | Spring
    An overview of the technical principles, fundamentals and terminology of the electronic publishing field. Introduction to professional-level software packages such as the Adobe suite of InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop. Contact: 4 hours. Additional fee.
  
  • GRA1206C Typography

    3 credit hour(s) | Fall | Spring
    Prerequisite(s): satisfactory completion of GRA1131C  or instructor approval.
    Emphasis on the practical application of typographic elements as it relates to the principles of good design and visual communication. Primary focus on software programs. Adobe Illustrator. Contact: 4 hours. Additional fee.
  
  • GRA2121 Professional Desktop Publishing

    3 credit hour(s) | Fall
    Prerequisite(s): satisfactory completion of GRA1131C  or instructor approval.
    Provides instruction in the fundamentals of the most widely used page layout application in the professional field, Adobe InDesign. Complete and proper use of the tools to create professional single- and multi-page documents will be covered. Special emphasis will be placed on good design and proper setup of documents. Contact: 3 hours. Additional fee.
  
  • GRA2140 Web Page Design

    3 credit hour(s) | Fall | Spring
    Prerequisite(s): satisfactory completion of Developmental Reading II (REA0017 ), or appropriate placement scores.
    This course teaches students how to design and publish Web pages using the latest standards and practices. Topics include Web page development essentials, Web design elements, and basic and advanced Web technologies. Contact: 4 hours. Additional fee.
  
  • GRA2143 Advanced Web Design

    3 credit hour(s) | Spring
    Prerequisite(s): satisfactory completion of GRA2140 .
    Through the use of practical activities, students will learn advanced Web design concepts and techniques. Topics include advanced CSS, templates, reusable objects, search engine optimization, e-commerce components, advanced page layout and introduction to dynamic Web application development. Contact: 4 hours.
  
  • GRA2203 Digital Pre-Press and Document Design

    3 credit hour(s) | Spring
    This course focuses on an in-depth understanding of electronic pre-press issues and surveys the major page layout software programs used in the industry. Students will produce digital portfolio projects. Contact: 4 hours. Additional fee.
  
  • GRA2207 Advanced Image Editing

    3 credit hour(s) | Fall | Spring
    Prerequisite(s): satisfactory completion of PGY2801C  or instructor approval.
    Exploration of advanced image-processing techniques. Students will learn how to prepare images for various output venues, including Web and multimedia publishing, animation and video. Project focus on resolution, color management, image creation, video and audio proper compressions, and special effects. Industry-standard hardware and software will be used. Contact: 3 hours.
  
  • PGY2801C Photoshop

    3 credit hour(s) | Fall | Spring
    This is a beginning Adobe Photoshop course. It focuses on learning aspects of Adobe Photoshop and proper scanning techniques and resolutions needed for working with bitmapped images and their connection to other digital output applications. Contact: 4 hours. Additional fee.

Health Education and Safety

  
  • HSC1100 Concepts of Positive Living

    3 credit hour(s) | Fall | Spring | Summer
    Prerequisite(s): satisfactory completion of Developmental Writing II (ENC0025 ) and Developmental Reading II (REA0017 ), or appropriate placement scores.
    An introductory course in personal health, emphasizing healthy lifestyle behaviors. Specific topics include nutrition, exercise, mental health, sexuality, substance abuse, communicable diseases, chronic diseases and injury prevention. Contact: 3 hours.
  
  • HSC1171 Wellness through Stress Management

    3 credit hour(s) | Fall | Spring | Summer
    Explores the nature and scope of stress in today’s society, with emphasis on the impact of stress on human health. Coping strategies for environmental, social and internally induced stressors are discussed. Contact: 3 hours.
  
  • HSC2122 Consumer Health

    3 credit hour(s) | Fall | Spring
    Prerequisite(s): satisfactory completion of REA0017  and ENC0025 , or appropriate placement scores.
    This course will provide students with the skills to identify, question, and/or determine the accuracy of information within the areas of health care, health services and health products. Web page research is required. Previous basic computer skills are necessary for Internet searches. Contact: 3 hours.
  
  • HSC2200 Principles of Contemporary Health

    3 credit hour(s) | Fall | Spring | Summer
    Prerequisite(s): satisfactory completion of Developmental Writing II (ENC0025 ) and Developmental Reading II (REA0017 ), or appropriate placement scores.
    A study of public health issues as related to the community and the individual. Cases, consequences, prevention and/ or possible solutions are explored. Contact: 3 hours.
  
  • HSC2400 First Aid

    3 credit hour(s) | Fall | Spring | Summer
    College-level first aid course designed to teach students how to effectively assess and treat the first aid needs of the injured or ill patient. Course includes American Heart Association CPR certification at the healthcare provider/professional rescuer level. Course is especially recommended for students who plan to major in EMS, recreation, physical education or elementary education. Contact: 3 hours.
  
  • HSC2531 Medical Terminology

    3 credit hour(s) | Fall | Spring | Summer
    Prerequisite(s): satisfactory completion of REA0017  or appropriate placement scores.
    This course prepares students to analyze medical terms structurally; to spell and pronounce medical terms correctly; and to correlate an understanding of words and word elements with basic anatomy, physiology and disease processes. Contact: 3 hours.

Health Information and Informatics Management

  
  • HIM1000 Introduction to Health Information and Informatics Management

    3 credit hour(s) | Fall
    Prerequisite(s): grade of C or better in ENC0025 ,   and  , or appropriate placement scores.
    This course introduces the fundamentals of the healthcare delivery system, health information management and health information systems. It will familiarize the student with the concepts and subject matter in each of the five domains and 15 subdomains recommended by the American Health Information Management Association. Topics include the history of the health information management profession in correlation with present and future career opportunities; introduction to healthcare organizations and licensing/accrediting bodies; content, structure, form design and requirements for healthcare records; Joint Commission record review; master patient index systems; confidentiality and ethical issues related to healthcare information; and effective management of information using computer technology and its impact on medical research, education and patient care. Contact: 3 hours.
  
  • HIM1930 Professional Development I

    1 credit hour(s) | Spring
    Prerequisite(s): grade of C or better in  .
    This course provides students with structured learning experiences to introduce them to the health information management profession and professionalism. Students will explore career options and credentialing requirements, as well as develop a professional development plan. Classroom activities will prepare students to be team players with the positive attitude and effective communication skills needed to succeed in the field. Contact: 1 hour.
  
  • HIM2012 Legal and Ethical Aspects of Healthcare

    3 credit hour(s) | Spring
    Prerequisite(s): grade of C or better in ENC0025 , REA0017  and MAT0028 , or appropriate placement scores.
    This course covers the legal and ethical aspects of healthcare. Issues related to health information management are emphasized. Covers state and federal laws relating to healthcare, legal terminology, confidentiality, access and release of information, Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), tracking of disclosed information, liability, subpoenas, depositions, consent, and authorization guidelines and privacy. Contact: 3 hours.
  
  • HIM2112C Health Information Technology

    2 credit hour(s) | Fall
    Prerequisite(s): grade of C or better in ENC0025 ,   and MAT0028 , or appropriate placement scores.
    Prerequisite/Corequisite(s):  
    This combined lecture/laboratory course provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the history, theory and functional benefits of electronic health records. Topics of study include the transition from a paper-based health record to an electronic health record and challenges to adoption; databases and electronic health record (EHR) data formats; major types of healthcare system applications; and terminologies, classifications, vocabularies and data standards. Students will complete an electronic health record simulation. Lecture: 1 hour. Lab: 2 hours.
  
  • HIM2214 Health Statistics

    3 credit hour(s) | Fall
    Prerequisite(s): grade of C or better in MGF1106  or MAC1105 , and HIM1000 .
    This course provides instruction on how to abstract and maintain data for clinical indices/databases/registries; collect, organize, and present data for quality management, utilization management, risk management, and other patient-care-related studies; compute and interpret healthcare statistics; apply institutional review board processes and policies; use specialized databases to meet specific organization needs such as medical research and disease registries; analyze clinical data to identify trends that demonstrate quality, safety and effectiveness of healthcare; calculate staffing levels and productivity standards for health information functions; and calculate health information departmental record supplies such as storage units for budget recommendations. Students will receive hands-on experience with statistical software. Contact 3 hours.
  
  • HIM2222C ICD Coding System

    3 credit hour(s) | Spring
    Prerequisite(s): grade of C or better in HIM1000 , HSC2531 , BSC2085  and BSC2085L .
    Prerequisite/Corequisite(s): BSC2086 , BSC2086L  and HIM2253C .
    This combined lecture/laboratory course provides a foundation in the basic principles and guidelines for using the International Classification of Diseases (ICD) coding system in the coding of diagnoses and procedures. The student is taught how to look through a variety of medical reports to determine the accurate selection and sequencing of codes for various healthcare settings. Lecture: 2 hours. Lab: 2 hours.
  
  • HIM2235C Advanced Coding

    2 credit hour(s) | Fall | Summer
    Prerequisite(s): grade of C or better in HIM2222C  and HIM2253C .
    Prerequisite/Corequisite(s): HIM2433  and HIM2442 .
    This combined lecture/laboratory course continues instruction in ICD, current procedural terminology (CPT) and HCPCS coding. The student will be provided with instruction in the application of guidelines related to abstracting, billing, reimbursement and data-quality-management principles of medical coding across all care settings. Students will study complex medical and surgical diagnoses and procedures in the inpatient and outpatient settings. The 3M encoder will be used. Students will receive hands-on practice using actual hospital emergency department, ambulatory surgery and inpatient medical records. Students will cover advanced coding concepts related to hospital DRGs, case mix and ambulatory service centers (ASCs). Regulatory changes affecting coding and reimbursement will also be discussed. Lecture: 1 hour. Lab: 2 hours.
  
  • HIM2253C CPT Coding System

    3 credit hour(s) | Spring
    Prerequisite(s): grade of C or better in HIM1000 , HSC2531 , BSC2085  and BSC2085L .
    Prerequisite/Corequisite(s): BSC2086 , BSC2086L   and HIM2222C .
    This combined lecture/laboratory course is designed to develop skills in the use of basic coding conventions and introduce principles of classifying physician services using current procedural terminology, as well as the Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS). Lecture: 2 hours. Lab: 2 hours.
  
  • HIM2272 Reimbursement Methodology

    3 credit hour(s) | Fall | Summer
    Prerequisite(s): grade of C or better in HIM2222C  and HIM2253C .
    This course introduces current health insurance programs for reimbursement in inpatient and outpatient prospective payment systems. Topics covered include group and individual insurances, health maintenance organizations, preferred provider organizations and government-sponsored medical insurance programs. Discussion will include diagnosis-related groups (DRGs) and ambulatory payment classifications (APCs). Students will complete uniform bill (UB) and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) forms for reimbursement. Students will perform quality reviews for code and documentation assignments. Contact: 3 hours.
  
  • HIM2433 Pathophysiology

    4 credit hour(s) | Fall | Summer
    Prerequisite(s): grade of C or better in BSC2086  and BSC2086L .
    This course presents basic disease processes by human body system. For each disease, the etiology, clinical manifestations, and pathological and physiological changes are covered. Diagnostic procedures, testing, treatments, medications and general body responses and alterations in disease across the lifespan are presented. Contact: 4 hours.
  
  • HIM2442 Pharmacology for Health Professions

    2 credit hour(s) | Fall | Summer
    Prerequisite(s): grade of C or better in BSC2086  and BSC2086L .
    Basic pharmacological concepts and principles are taught. Therapeutic medications are taught, including their indications, contraindications, actions, side effects and adverse reactions. Medications are related to various body systems as well as disease across the lifespan. Contact: 2 hours.
  
  • HIM2500 Healthcare Data and Quality Management

    3 credit hour(s) | Spring
    Prerequisite(s): grade of C or better in HIM2214 .
    This course will focus on issues confronting healthcare managers seeking to improve the quality of healthcare delivery. Students will be introduced to quality indicators and quality-improvement tools. Students will learn how to collect, summarize, statistically analyze, present, and interpret data. Regulatory quality monitoring will be addressed. Contact: 3 hours. Note: This course will be offered beginning Spring 2014.
  
  • HIM2512 Principles of Organization and Project Management

    3 credit hour(s) | Spring
    Prerequisite(s): grade of C or better in HIM1000 .
    This course provides the student with an overview of managing health information operations. Students will focus on concepts necessary to become effective managers. Topics of study will include principles of human resources, financial and resource management, and project management processes. Projects within this course may require use of Microsoft applications and the Internet. Contact: 3 hours.
  
  • HIM2920 HIT Seminar

    1 credit hour(s) | Summer
    Prerequisite(s): grade of C or better in  ,  ,  ,  ,  ,  .
    Corequisite(s):  ,  .
    This course is an examination of current issues and problems facing the healthcare industry and the health information management field. Effective methods of identifying problems and arriving at satisfactory solutions will be employed. Contact: 1 hour. This course will be offered beginning in Summer 2014.
  
  • HIM2933 Professional Development II

    1 credit hour(s) | Summer
    Prerequisite(s): grade of C or better in HIM2272 , HIM2235C HIM2500 HIM2512 , HIM2433 , HIM2442 .
    Corequisite(s): HIM2943 ,   .
    This course will assist students in preparing to take the national certification examination for Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT.) During the course, there will be a review of the key components of the competencies outlined in the domains, subdomains and tasks. The course will cover the application process; an overview of the test format and cognitive levels; reference material to review; study tips; individual preparation plan; assessment by domain to identify student specific areas of strengths and weaknesses; and lectures on key components of each domain. Students will participate in structured learning experiences designed to enable them to enter the health information management field. Contact: 1 hour. Note: This course will be offered beginning Summer 2014.
  
  • HIM2935 MCB Practicum and Exam Review

    1 credit hour(s) | Fall | Summer
    Prerequisite(s): grade of C or better in HIM2272 , HIM2235C , HIM2433  and HIM2442 .
    This course will prepare students for a coding and/or billing certification. Students will also participate in a supervised practical experience within a simulated and/or actual healthcare setting. Students will receive at least 45 hours of practical experience, training and exam review. Contact: 45 practicum hours per semester.
  
  • HIM2943 HIM Practicum

    3 credit hour(s) | Summer
    Prerequisite(s): grade of C or better in HIM2272 , HIM2235C , HIM2500 , HIM2512 , HIM2433 , and HIM2442 .
    Corequisite(s): HIM2933 ,  .
    This course will offer practical application in a clinical setting of knowledge acquired in the classroom for the Health Information Technology A.S. degree. Student will complete a supervised professional practice experience in a healthcare setting consisting of a minimum of 45 field hours. Up to 90 additional hours will be completed in a virtual or field environment. A combined total(field/virtual) of 135 hours is required for completion of this course. Note: This course will be offered beginning Summer 2014.

History

  
  • AMH1041 American Experience I

    3 credit hour(s) | Fall | Spring | Summer
    Prerequisite(s): satisfactory completion of Developmental Writing II (ENC0025 ) and Developmental Reading II (REA0017 ), or appropriate placement scores.
    Examines the historical experiences and events that shaped America’s social and economic development, in order to foster a better understanding of America’s culturally diverse society. Lecture: 3 hours.
  
  • AMH1050 American Experience II

    3 credit hour(s) | Fall | Spring | Summer
    Prerequisite(s): satisfactory completion of Developmental Writing II (ENC0025 ) and Developmental Reading II (REA0017 ), or appropriate placement scores.
    Acquaints students with the historical origins and context for America’s evolving role in the world. Provides perspective on major issues and themes of American foreign policy. Lecture: 3 hours.
  
  • AMH2010 History of the United States I

    3 credit hour(s) | Fall | Spring | Summer
    Prerequisite(s): satisfactory completion of Developmental Writing II (ENC0025 ) and Developmental Reading II (REA0017 ), or appropriate placement scores.
    A comprehensive survey of U. S. history from the Colonial period through Reconstruction. Provides perspective on the historical roots of America through examination of major issues and interpretations of U.S. history. Lecture: 3 hours.
  
  • AMH2020 History of the United States II

    3 credit hour(s) | Fall | Spring | Summer
    Prerequisite(s): satisfactory completion of Developmental Writing II (ENC0025 ) and Developmental Reading II (REA0017 ), or appropriate placement scores.
    A comprehensive survey of U. S. history from the Reconstruction era to the present. Provides perspective on the historical roots of America through examination of major issues and interpretations of U. S. history. Lecture: 3 hours.
  
  • AMH2070 Florida History

    3 credit hour(s) | Fall
    Prerequisite(s): satisfactory completion of Developmental Writing II (ENC0025 ) and Developmental Reading II (REA0017 ), or appropriate placement scores.
    Presents the history of Florida from the beginnings of European settlement to the present, emphasizing the period since 1821 when the United States acquired Florida from Spain. Contact: 3 hours.
  
  • AMH2091 African-American History

    3 credit hour(s) | Fall | Spring
    Prerequisite(s): satisfactory completion of Developmental Writing II (ENC0025 ) and Developmental Reading II (REA0017 ), or appropriate placement scores.
    A survey of African-American history from its roots in 15th century West Africa to contemporary U. S. society, examining the major political, economic and social factors that shaped that history. Lecture: 3 hours.
  
  • ASH1044 Introduction to Middle Eastern History and Civilization

    3 credit hour(s) | Fall | Spring
    Prerequisite(s): satisfactory completion of Developmental Writing II (ENC0025 ) and Developmental Reading II (REA0017 ) or appropriate placement scores.
    This course is designed to familiarize students with the history, civilization, culture and religion of the Middle East. The survey course covers the broad sweep of Middle Eastern history and culture, including the foundation of Islam and its interaction with Judaism and Christianity. Its primary emphasis will be to provide a basis for understanding the background of the major problems facing the Middle East today. (Global Gateway Program ) Contact: 3 hours.
  
  • ASH2041 China: Its History and Culture

    3 credit hour(s) | Spring
    Prerequisite(s): satisfactory completion of Developmental Writing II (ENC0025 ) and Developmental Reading II (REA0017 ), or appropriate placement scores.
    An introduction to the history and culture of China, from its origins to the present. The course will examine the political, economic, social, and intellectual development of Chinese civilization; its response to western influences; and its place in the modern world community. (Global Gateway Program ) Contact: 3 hours.
  
  • EUH1000 Western Civilization I

    3 credit hour(s) | Fall | Spring | Summer
    Prerequisite(s): satisfactory completion of Developmental Writing II (ENC0025 ) and Developmental Reading II (REA0017 ), or appropriate placement scores.
    A general survey of Western civilization, emphasizing the economic, political, intellectual and cultural aspects that have contributed to the development of our society from prehistory to 1715. Lecture: 3 hours.
  
  • EUH1001 Western Civilization II

    3 credit hour(s) | Fall | Spring | Summer
    Prerequisite(s): satisfactory completion of Developmental Writing II (ENC0025 ) and Developmental Reading II (REA0017 ), or appropriate placement scores.
    A general survey of Western civilization, emphasizing the economic, political, intellectual and cultural aspects that have contributed to the development of our society from 1715 to the present. Continuation of EUH1000 . Contact: 3 hours.
  
  • EUH2080 Survey of English History I

    3 credit hour(s) | Fall | Spring
    Prerequisite(s): satisfactory completion of Developmental Writing II (ENC0025 ) and Developmental Reading II (REA0017 ), or appropriate placement scores.
    This course will examine the major historical events and personalities in English history from pre-history to 1603. This course will examine the development and evolution of political, legal and religious institutions. It will also examine the nature of English society and changes that occurred within that society. Lecture: 3 hours.
 

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