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TCC Catalog 2012-13 (Volume 2) [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Information

Florida’s Statewide Course Numbering System 


Course Prefix Guide 
 

Nursing
  
  
  
  
  
  

Nutrition Science
  

  • HUN1201 The Science of Nutrition

    3 credit hour(s) | Fall | Spring | Summer
    Prerequisite(s): satisfactory completion of  Developmental Writing II (ENC0025 ), Developmental Reading II (REA0017 ) and Developmental Mathematics II (MAT0028 ), or appropriate placement scores.
    This course is based on the principles of human physiology and the properties, functions, requirements, digestion, absorption, metabolism and interrelationships of nutrients. Contact: 3 hours.
  

  • HUN2270 Introduction to Sports Nutrition

    3 credit hour(s) | Fall | Spring
    Prerequisite(s): satisfactory completion of Developmental Writing II (ENC0025 ), Developmental Reading II (REA0017 ) and Developmental Mathematics II (MAT0028 ), or appropriate placement scores.
    This course integrates nutrition and exercise physiology principles, emphasizing scientific reasoning. The course provides students with the tools they need to make good decisions regarding training, nutrition and performance Contact: 3 hours.

Office Systems Technology
  

  • CTS1220C Microsoft Word 2010

    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.
    Recommended prerequisites: basic computer keyboard skills. This course is designed for students who are familiar with personal computers, using a keyboard and using a mouse. It satisfies the computer proficiency requirements to graduate from TCC. The course presents advanced skills and design concepts for employing Microsoft Word to create and organize data. It includes hands-on activities to build a thorough working knowledge of Microsoft Word. This course is valuable for those who want to create, customize and organize documents by using formatting and visual content that is appropriate for the information presented. They will also learn to review, share and secure content. The skills developed will help students prepare for the Microsoft Office Specialist Word certification exam. Contact: 3 hours.
  

  • CTS1230C Microsoft PowerPoint 2010

    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. Recommended prerequisite: basic computer keyboard skills.
    This course is designed for students who are familiar with personal computers, using a keyboard and using a mouse. It satisfies the computer proficiency requirement to graduate from TCC. The course presents advanced skills and design concepts for employing Microsoft PowerPoint to create and organize data. It includes hands-on activities to build a thorough working knowledge of Microsoft PowerPoint. This course is valuable for those who want to effectively and efficiently create and format presentation masters, templates and slide content; work with dynamic visual content; and collaborate on and deliver presentations. Students who complete this course will have reviewed all the objectives for Microsoft PowerPoint 2010 Core Exam #77-883. Contact: 3 hours.
  

  • CTS2225C Microsoft Excel 2010

    3 credit hour(s) | Fall | Spring | Summer
    Prerequisite(s): satisfactory completion of Developmental Writing II (ENC0025 ), Developmental Reading II (REA0017 ), and Developmental Mathematics II (MAT0028 ), or appropriate placement scores. Recommended basic computer keyboard skills.
    This course is designed for students who are familiar with personal computers, using a keyboard and using a mouse. It satisfies the computer proficiency requirement to graduate from TCC. The course focuses on using core and intermediate features to create and edit professional-looking spreadsheets for a variety of purposes. Students will explore at a higher level options that can be applied for basic skill sets. Students who complete this course will have reviewed all the objectives for Microsoft Excel 2010 Core Exam #77-882. Contact: 3 hours.
  

  • CTS2431C Microsoft Access 2010

    3 credit hour(s) | Fall | Spring | Summer
    Prerequisite(s): satisfactory completion of Developmental Writing II (ENC0025 ), Developmental Reading II (REA0017 ) and Developmental Mathematics II (MAT0028 ), or appropriate placement scores. Recommended basic computer keyboard skills.
    This course is designed for students who are familiar with personal computers, using a keyboard and using a mouse. It satisfies the computer proficiency requirement to graduate from TCC. Students will learn how to design data tables, select appropriate data types and relate tables logically. They will create and modify database objects including tables, forms, reports, queries and macros, and will apply intermediate skills to streamline data entry, ensure data integrity, automate tasks and analyze data. Students will use the Expression Builder to create expressions and insert identifiers as property settings, use advanced form controls to locate information and restrict data entry, and set form properties that respond to events. Students who complete this course will have reviewed all the objectives for Microsoft Access 2010 Core Exam #77-885. Contact: 3 hours.
  

  • OST1141 Keyboarding

    1 credit hour(s) | Fall | Spring
    A self-paced, individualized course for students who have had no previous instruction in touch typewriting (keyboarding) in high school or college and who desire basic alphabetic and numeric typing skills to use in information processing activities such as data entry. Contact: 2 hours. Additional fee. Additional lab hours may be needed to complete the course.
  

  • OST1355 Records Management

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

  • OST1401 Administrative Support Systems and Procedures

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

  • OST1718 Document Processing

    3 credit hour(s) | Fall
    Prerequisite(s): basic keyboarding skills. (Students will be given a keyboarding skills assessment on the first day of class.)
    Instruction in formatting letters, reports, memos, tables and other common documents. Further development of keyboarding skills and basic composition of documents on the keyboard using fundamental word processing functions. Contact: 3 hours. Additional fee. Additional lab hours may be necessary to complete the course.
  

  • OST1719 Advanced Word Processing

    3 credit hour(s) | Spring
    Prerequisite(s): satisfactory completion of OST1718  or appropriate placement score.
    Course that refines keyboarding skills and advanced document-formatting skills. It uses word processing functions for both copy work and composition on the keyboard. Contact: 3 hours. Additional fee. Additional lab hours may be needed to complete the course.
  

  • OST2823 Desktop Publishing and Web Design

    3 credit hour(s) | Spring
    Prerequisite(s): keyboarding skills and Microsoft Word, Internet and current Windows experience.
    This course uses two major professional software programs to introduce both desktop publishing and Web page publishing. Techniques and methods that lead step-bystep from conception of a project through successful completion will be presented. Students will design and create print documents and Web pages, with emphasis on proper layout and appropriate inclusion of text and graphics. Contact: 3 hours. Additional fee.

Pharmacy
  

  • BSC0070 Body Structure and Function

    0 credit hour(s) Spring
    Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Pharmacy Technician PSAV Certificate program.
    This course provides basic knowledge of the normal human body structures and functions, with emphasis on major organ systems. Contact: 60 clock hours per semester.
  

  • HSC0003 Introduction to Healthcare

    0 credit hour(s) | Fall
    This course teaches the knowledge and skills necessary for entry into a course of study in the healthcare field. It includes knowledge of the healthcare delivery system, health occupations and communication skills. Safety, health promotion and legal/ethical issues are presented. This course also fulfills the state mandatory four-hour blood-borne pathogens (HIV/AIDS) requirement. Contact: 90 clock hours per semester. Additional fee.
  

  • PTN0000 Pharmacy Technician Orientation

    0 credit hour(s) | Fall
    Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Pharmacy Technician PSAV Certificate program.
    This course highlights the practice and role delineation of the pharmacist and the pharmacy technician in the drug delivery system. Administrative, professional and legal aspects, educational requirements, standards and regulations, issues related to credentialing, quality assurance concepts/procedures, and an overview of pharmaceutical operations in patient care services will be addressed. Contact: 60 clock hours per semester. Course will not count toward credit for the A.A. degree.
  

  • PTN0015 Pharmacy Calculations

    0 credit hour(s) | Spring
    Prerequisite(s): PTN0000 .
    This course teaches the basic terminology, abbreviations, units of measure, and appropriate weights and measures needed to perform pharmaceutical calculations. Apothecary, metric and household systems are essential components of this course. Review of calculations dealing with decimals, fractions, ratio and proportion, percentages, ratio strength, reducing and enlarging formulas, percent solutions, IV drip rates, and dilution and concentration problems are presented. Contact: 60 clock hours per semester. Course will not count toward credit for the A.A. degree.
  

  • PTN0020 Medical Terminology

    0 credit hour(s) | Fall
    Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Pharmacy Technician PSAV Certificate program.
    This course provides basic knowledge of the body systems approach to learning medical language. Word parts are used to build, analyze, define and spell medical terms. Structural, directional, disease and disorder, surgical and diagnostic terms; pronunciation; and abbreviations are included. Contact: 35 clock hours per semester. Course will not count toward credit for the A.A. degree.
  

  • PTN0023 General Pharmacology

    0 credit hour(s) | Spring
    Prerequisite(s): satisfactory completion of PTN0000 .
    This course provides practical knowledge of the most commonly used pharmaceuticals in the U.S. There are hundreds of legend and over-the-counter medications available in the U.S. This course will focus on the “Top 200” plus. Topics include pharmaceutical nomenclature and classification, abbreviations, pronunciation, product identification, storage and dispensing requirements, dosage forms, and routes/ methods of administering therapeutic agents in various systems of the body. Contact: 90 clock hours per semester. Course will not count toward credit for the A.A. degree.
  

  • PTN0032 Pharmacy Operations I

    0 credit hour(s) | Spring
    Prerequisite(s): satisfactory completion of PTN0000 .
    This course provides practical experience in a laboratory setting, before actual on-site rotations at affiliated community/retail pharmacy training sites. Topics include: collection and organization of patient Additional fee. Course will not count toward credit for the A.A. degree.
  

  • PTN0033 Pharmacy Operations II

    0 credit hour(s) | Spring
    Prerequisite(s): satisfactory completion of PTN0000 .
    This course provides practical experience in a laboratory setting, before actual on-site rotations at affiliated hospital/institutional pharmacy training sites. Topics include: collection and organization of patient data, order entry processes, medication distribution systems, inventory, prescription processing, labeling, billing, repackaging, floor stock and controlled substance distribution, pharmaceutical computer systems, utilization of drug information resources and proper communications techniques. The purpose of this course is to prepare participants for the Pharmacy Technician Internship ( ).  Contact: 60 clock hours per semester. Additional fee. Course will not count toward credit for the A.A. degree.
  

  • PTN0042 Introduction to Community Pharmacy (Retail)

    0 credit hour(s) | Fall | Summer
    Prerequisite(s): satisfactory completion of PTN0032 .
    This course is the practical application of the basic pharmacy technician concepts and skills in an actual community-based retail pharmacy setting, under the direct supervision of a registered pharmacist. Contact: 250 clock hours per semester. Course will not count toward credit for the A.A. degree.
  

  • PTN0043 Introduction to Institutional Pharmacy (Hospital/Medical Center)

    0 credit hour(s) | Fall | Summer
    Prerequisite(s): satisfactory completion of PTN0033 .
    This course is the practical application of the basic pharmacy technician concepts and skills in an actual institutional/hospital pharmacy setting, under the direct supervision of a registered pharmacist. Rotations may include experience in hospitals or medical centers. Contact: 250 clock hours per semester. Course will not count toward credit for the A.A. degree.
  

  • PTN0093 Pharmacy Technician Review

    0 credit hour(s) | Fall | Summer
    Prerequisite(s): satisfactory completion of PTN0033 .
    This course teaches topics in pharmacy to students enrolled in the Pharmacy Technician program to prepare them to sit for a nationally recognized Pharmacy Technician certification examination. Course participants receive a comprehensive review based on the certification exam content identified by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board. Contact: 45 clock hours per semester. Course will not count toward credit for the A.A. degree.

Philosophy
  

  • PHI2010 Philosophy

    3 credit hour(s) | Fall | Spring | Summer
    Prerequisite(s): satisfactory completion of the general education communications requirement.
    An introductory study of metaphysics, ethics, aesthetics and logic based upon the inquiries of the speculative and critical philosophers both traditional and modern. Contact: 3 hours. Substantial writing component. Fulfills state writing requirement.
  

  • PHI2100 Introductory Logic

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

  • PHI2600 Ethics

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

Photography
  

  • PGY1800C Digital Photography

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

  • PGY2401C Basic Photography

    3 credit hour(s) | Fall | Spring
    Introduction to the fundamental skills in black and white photography from camera and film exposure through darkroom printing processes. Students will produce a portfolio of prints with visual effectiveness and perceptual concerns as a goal. Beyond the additional fee, expenses include cost of film, photo paper and other supplies (approximately $200). Students must supply their own 35mm camera, which must have a manual metering mode and adjustable controls (ability to select shutter speeds and f/stops). Lecture and lab: 6 hours. Additional fee.
  

  • PGY2404C Intermediate Photography

    3 credit hour(s) | Spring
    Prerequisite(s): satisfactory completion of PGY2401C .
    Creative print techniques in black and white photography; rudiments of the zone system for 35mm photography; experimentation with ortho-chromatic film leading to nonsilver printing processes. Students will produce a portfolio of high-quality prints. Beyond the additional fee, expenses include cost of film, photo paper and other supplies (approximately $200). Students must supply their own 35mm camera, which must have a manual metering mode and adjustable controls (ability to select shutter speeds and f/stops). Contact: 6 hours. Additional fee.
  

  • PGY2802C Intermediate Digital Photography

    3 credit hour(s) | Spring
    Prerequisite(s): satisfactory completion of PGY1800C .
    This course prepares the student to use advanced principles of art to create and manipulate digital photographic images. Students will be able to use digital imaging techniques to effectively communicate their ideas. Emphasis is placed on the manipulation of photo-based media in the development of a professional portfolio of artwork. Beyond the additional fee and camera expense, students will spend approximately $125 on supplies for the class. Students will supply their own DSLR (Digital Single Lens Reflex) camera. Contact: 6 hours. Additional fee.

Physical Education and Recreation
  

  • LEI1000 Introduction to Recreation and Leisure Services

    3 credit hour(s) | Fall | Spring | Summer
    General orientation into the nature and scope of recreation and leisure services. Designed to introduce the student to historical and philosophical foundations, current trends and challenges and professional opportunities and areas. Contact: 3 hours.
  

  • LEI1541 Outdoor Recreation Management

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

  • LEI2310 Introduction to Event Planning

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

  • LEI2730 Adaptive/Therapeutic Recreation

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

  • PEL1121 Beginning Golf

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

  • PEL1122 Intermediate Golf

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

  • PEL1320 Volleyball

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

  • PEL1341 Beginning Tennis

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

  • PEL1342 Intermediate Tennis

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

  • PEL1346 Beginning Badminton

    1 credit hour(s) | Summer
    This is a skill-learning experience designed to produce a skilled player and an appreciative spectator. Contact: 2 hours. Additional fee.
  

  • PEL1441 Racquetball

    1 credit hour(s) | Fall | Summer
    A skill-learning experience intended to promote skill, game edge and appreciation necessary to enjoy recreational participation. Contact: 2 hours. Additional fee.
  

  • PEL1442 Intermediate Racquetball

    1 credit hour(s) | Fall
    Prerequisite(s): satisfactory completion of PEL1441  or consent of instructor.
    This is an activity course stressing instruction in shot selection and advanced game strategy. Contact: 2 hours. Additional fee.
  

  • PEL1621 Beginning Basketball

    1 credit hour(s) | Fall | Spring
    This is a skill-learning course designed to produce a knowledgeable, skilled player with proper perspective relative to the use of basketball in the worthy pursuit of leisure. Contact: 2 hours. Additional fee.
  

  • PEM1101 Theory and Practice of Adult Fitness

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

  • PEM1171 Aerobics

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

  • PEM1431 Introduction to Judo

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

  • PEM1432 Intermediate Judo

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

  • PEO2003 Officiating Techniques for Individual Sports

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

  • PET1770 Personal Training Fundamentals and Techniques

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

  • PET2000C Introduction to Physical Education

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

  • PET2084 Exercise Education

    3 credit hour(s) | Fall | Spring
    This discussion course focuses on information and experience concerning the use of exercise for daily living. Relationship of exercise to coronary heart disease, obesity, cholesterol and stress will be included. Current exercise fads and trends with respect to exercise equipment choices, fitness supplements and consumer awareness will be addressed. Contact: 3 hours.
  

  • PET2622C Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries

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

Physical Sciences
  

  • AST1002 Introduction to Astronomy

    3 credit hour(s) | Fall | Spring | Summer
    Prerequisite(s): satisfactory completion of Developmental Writing II (ENC0025 ) and Developmental Reading II (REA0017 ), or appropriate placement scores.
    Provides a general, non-mathematical introduction to astronomy, stressing basic physical principles applied to the universe as a whole. Includes features of our night sky, our solar system, stars and their evolution, galaxies and cosmology. Lecture: 3 hours.
  

  • PHY1020 Energy and Its Environmental Effects

    3 credit hour(s) | Spring
    Prerequisite(s): satisfactory completion of Developmental Writing II (ENC0025 ) and Developmental Reading II (REA0017 ), and Developmental Mathematics II (MAT0028 ), or appropriate placement scores.
    A survey of the basic principles of physics, including light, forces and motion, electricity and magnetism and nuclear energy. Prospects of future energy sources and their environmental ramifications will be explored. Intended for non-science majors. Cannot be used to satisfy degree requirements by students who already have credit in PHY1053  or PHY2048 . (Global Gateway Program ) Lecture: 3 hours.
  

  • PHY1053 Elementary College Physics

    3 credit hour(s) | Fall
    Prerequisite(s): satisfactory completion of MAC1105  and MAC1114 , or permission from the instructor; satisfactory completion of Developmental Writing II (ENC0025 ) or Developmental Reading II (REA0017 ),or appropriate placement scores.
    Corequisite(s): PHY1053L .
    Physics without calculus for science or related majors; not for physics or engineering majors. Topics include one dimensional motion, projectile motion, Newton’s laws, energy conservation, torque and rotational motion. Cannot be used to satisfy degree requirement by students who already have credit in PHY2048 . Lecture: 3 hours.
  

  • PHY1053L Elementary College Physics Laboratory I

    1 credit hour(s) | Fall
    Corequisite(s): PHY1053 .
    Reinforces main concepts taught in PHY1053 . Lab: 3 hours.
  

  • PHY1054 Elementary College Physics II

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

  • PHY1054L Elementary College Physics Laboratory II

    1 credit hour(s) | Spring
    Corequisite(s): PHY1054 .
    Reinforces main concepts taught in PHY1054 . Lab: 3 hours.
  

  • PHY2048 General Physics I

    4 credit hour(s) | Fall | Spring
    Prerequisite(s): satisfactory completion of Developmental Writing II (ENC0025 ) and Developmental Reading II (REA0017 ), or appropriate placement scores.
    Corequisite(s): PHY2048L .
    Prerequisite/Corequisite(s): MAC2311 .
    Physics with calculus for students who plan to major in a physical science, engineering or related fields. Topics include mechanics, gravitation, fluids, waves, and thermodynamics. Calculus is used. Lecture: 4 hours. Recitation: 1 hour. Additional fee.
  

  • PHY2048L General Physics Laboratory I

    1 credit hour(s) | Fall | Spring
    Corequisite(s): PHY2048 .
    Reinforces main concepts taught in PHY2048 . Lab: 3 hours.
  

  • PHY2049 General Physics II

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

  • PHY2049L General Physics Laboratory II

    1 credit hour(s) | Fall | Spring
    Prerequisite(s): grade of C or better in PHY2048L .
    Corequisite(s): PHY2049 .
    Reinforces main concepts taught in PHY2049 . Lab: 3 hours.
  

  • PSC1121 Introduction to Physical Sciences

    3 credit hour(s) | Fall | Spring | Summer
    Prerequisite(s): satisfactory completion of Developmental Writing II (ENC0025 ), Developmental Reading II (REA0017 ) and Developmental Mathematics II (MAT0028 ), or appropriate placement scores.
    Basic concepts of the physical sciences (the laws of motion, energy, electricity, magnetism, light, the chemical bond and atomic structure) are related to everyday applications of science and technology and the exploration of our universe. Lecture: 3 hours.

Political Science
  

  • CPO2001 Introduction to Comparative Politics

    3 credit hour(s) | Fall | Spring
    Prerequisite(s): satisfactory completion of Developmental Writing II (ENC0025 ) and Developmental Reading II (REA0017 ), or appropriate placement scores.
    This course will introduce the student to the fundamental concepts put forth in the sub-field of comparative politics. The course examines the political structure of several states and political systems, both in the developed and developing world. The student is exposed to comparative systems of governance and civil society. (Global Gateway Program ) Lecture: 3 hours.
  

  • INR2002 International Relations

    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 study of the basic principles of international relations, a consideration power and foreign policy, various forms of relations between states. (Global Gateway Program ) Lecture: 3 hours.
  

  • POS1041 National Government

    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.
    American politics: the constitutional basis, structural organization, functions and operations of our national government, emphasizing the relationship of the individual to the government. Lecture: 3 hours.
  

  • POS1112 State and Local Government

    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.
    Study of state, county and municipal government; the role of the states in our federal system; and structure, functions and services. Special emphasis will be given to the Florida governmental system. Lecture: 3 hours.
  

  • POS1601 Foundations of the United States Constitution

    1 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 the basic principles of the United States Constitution and how they relate to the individual in today’s society. Lecture: 1 hour. (May be passed by an exemption examination.)
  

  • POS2001 Introduction to Political Science

    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.
    The scope and methods of political science, as well as a review of the major concepts. An introduction to political science as a discipline. Lecture: 3 hours.
  

  • POS2930 Special Topics in Political Science

    3 credit hour(s) | Fall | Spring | Summer
    Special topics for students who wish to further explore the field of political science through discussion, observation or research. Focus placed on topical problems, current issues, or emerging political/social trends. Lecture: 1–3 hours.
  

  • POS2949 College Internship in Political Science

    3 credit hour(s) | Fall | Spring | Offered by DIS only.
    Course of study is designed to provide applied work experience within the political process, either through the private or public sector. Evaluation of student performance will be based on pre-defined learning objectives and documented with specific information acquired from the student and employer. The student will be expected to commit between 10 to 20 hours per week to the internship. Permission by instructor is required.

Psychology
  

  • CLP1001 Psychology of Personal and Social Adjustment

    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 personality development and of what adjustment means in areas of vocations, avocation, sex, education and morality—and in society in general. Lecture: 3 hours.
  

  • CLP2140 Abnormal Psychology

    3 credit hour(s) | Fall | Spring | Summer
    Prerequisite(s): satisfactory completion of Developmental Writing II (ENC0025 ) and Developmental Reading II (REA0017 ), or appropriate placement scores.
    This course surveys the field of abnormal psychology. It specifically focuses on the different developmental models and categories of mental disorders, as well as their diagnosis and treatment. Lecture: 3 hours.
  

  • PSY2012 General Psychology

    3 credit hour(s) | Fall | Spring | Summer
    Prerequisite(s): satisfactory completion of Developmental Writing II (ENC0025 ) and Developmental Reading II (REA0017 ), or appropriate placement scores.
    Designed to introduce the study of behavior to both majors and nonmajors. Explores the interrelationships among personality, learning, perception, nervous system, emotions and other factors of human behavior. Lecture: 3 hours.
  

  • PSY2930 Special Topics in Psychology

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

  • SOP2002 Social Psychology

    3 credit hour(s) | Fall | Spring
    Prerequisite(s): satisfactory completion of   and  , or appropriate placement scores.
    Application of psychological principles to social problems and social relations. Special emphasis will be placed on personal perception, attitudes, prejudice, aggression, individual and group behavior, and the effects of environmental factors on human behavior. Lecture: 3 hours.
  

  • SOP2740 Psychology of Women

    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 psychological developmental approach to the unique aspects of the female experience. An emphasis on research in the area will be used to explore the historical, social and psychological aspects of female development in American society. Theories of development, psychological influences, sex difference, female achievement and androgyny will be discussed. Lecture: 3 hours.

Public Administration
  

  • PAD2002 Introduction to Public Administration

    3 credit hour(s) | Fall | Spring
    A general introductory course in public administration. Management of large-scale government bureaucracies, including organization, career systems and financing priorities. The role of bureaucracies in modern society in the formulation and implementation of public policies. Lecture: 3 hours.
  

  • PAD2949 College Internship in State & Local Government

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

Radiologic Technology
  

  • RTE1000 Orientation to Radiography

    4 credit hour(s) | Spring
    Prerequisite(s): admission to the program.
    Corequisite(s): RTE1418 , RTE1503 , RTE1503L  and RTE1804 .
    This course provides an orientation to the program structure, procedures and expectations. The student will understand the role of the radiologic technologist in the healthcare system, medical terminology, radiation safety, and ethical and legal considerations. The student will receive an introduction to imaging equipment and procedures. Contact: 4 hours per week. Course will not count toward credit for the A.A. degree.
  

  • RTE1418 Principles of Radiographic Exposure I

    3 credit hour(s) | Spring
    Prerequisite(s): admission to the program.
    Corequisite(s): RTE1000 , RTE1503 , RTE1503L  and RTE1804 .
    This course introduces principles of radiographic exposure and processing. Topics include radiographic density, contrast, definition, distortion, film and latent image formulation of radiologic technical factors. Contact: 3 hours per week. Course will not count toward credit for the A.A. degree.
  

  • RTE1458 Principles of Radiographic Exposure II

    2 credit hour(s) | Fall
    Prerequisite(s): RTE1513 , RTE1513L  and RTE1814 .
    Corequisite(s): RTE1458L , RTE2385  and RTE2834 .
    This course provides advanced, comprehensive instruction and discussion in principles of radiographic exposure, properties of x-ray tubes, principles of image intensification and fluoroscopy, and the production and characteristics of radiation. Tube rating charts, technique charts, principles of radiographic exposure and processing, and selected topics in quality assurance are included. Contact: 2 hours per week. Course will not count toward credit for the A.A. degree.
  

  • RTE1458L Principles of Radiographic Exposure II Lab

    1 credit hour(s) | Fall
    Prerequisite(s): RTE1513 , RTE1513L  and RTE1814 .
    Corequisite(s): RTE1458 , RTE2385  and RTE2534.
    This course provides an opportunity to apply radiographic exposure principles in the energized laboratory. Topics include film radiographic cassettes and processing. Contact: 3 hours per week. Additional fee. Course will not count toward credit for the A.A. degree.
  

  • RTE1503 Radiographic Positioning I

    3 credit hour(s) | Spring
    Prerequisite(s): admission to the program.
    Corequisite(s): RTE1000 , RTE1418 , RTE1503L , RTE1804 .
    Provides students with instruction in radiographic examinations of the chest, abdomen, and upper and lower extremities. Patient habitus, positioning, equipment manipulation and radiographic quality image evaluation will be introduced. Critical thinking and communication skills related to procedure performance, patient care and radiation protection will be emphasized. Students must achieve a grade of at least 75% in this course to advance in the program. Contact: 3 hours per week. Does not count toward A.A. degree.
  

  • RTE1503L Radiographic Positioning I Lab

    1 credit hour(s) | Spring
    Prerequisite(s): admission to the program.
    Corequisite(s): RTE1000 , RTE1418 , RTE1503 , RTE1804 .
    This course provides instruction in and simulation of radiographic examinations of the chest, abdomen, and upper and lower extremities. Emphasis is on radiographic anatomy, surface landmarks, positioning technique, pathology and critique of films. Includes discussion of patient care and medical terminology related to course topics. Students must achieve a grade of at least 75% in this course to advance in the program. Contact: 3 hours per week. Additional fee. Does not count toward A.A. degree.
  

  • RTE1513 Radiographic Positioning II

    3 credit hour(s) | Summer
    Prerequisite(s): satisfactory completion of RTE1000 , RTE1418 , RTE1503 , RTE1503L  and RTE1804 .
    Corequisite(s): RTE1513L  and RTE1814 .
    This is a study of radiographic anatomy, physiology and positioning for radiologic examinations of the spine, chest, abdomen and urinary system. Procedures requiring the use of contrast materials within the digestive and urinary systems, as well as the pharmacology of contrast agents, will be studied. Contact: 3 hours per week. Course will not count toward credit for the A.A. degree.
  

  • RTE1513L Radiographic Positioning II Lab

    1 credit hour(s) | Summer
    Prerequisite(s): satisfactory completion of RTE1000 , RTE1418 , RTE1503 , RTE1503L  and RTE1804 .
    Corequisite(s): RTE1513  and RTE1814 .
    This is a laboratory study of basic radiographic anatomy and positioning for radiologic examinations of the spine, chest, abdomen and urinary system. Procedures requiring the use of contrast materials within the digestive and urinary systems, as well as the pharmacology of contrast agents, will be presented. Contact: 3 hours per week. Additional fee. Course will not count toward credit for the A.A. degree.
  

  • RTE1613 Radiation Physics

    4 credit hour(s) | Fall
    Prerequisite(s): satisfactory completion of RTE1513 , RTE1513L  and RTE1814 .
    Corequisite(s): RTE1824 , RTE2523  and RTE2523L .
    This course introduces fundamental principles of radiologic physics, including atomic and sub-atomic theory, interactions of radiation with matter, the nature of electricity and magnetism and properties of x-rays, diagnostic x-ray tubes, x-ray circuits, units of measurements, and the structure of matter and the atom. Contact: 4 hours per week. Course will not count toward credit for the A.A. degree.
  

  • RTE1804 Radiographic Clinical Education I

    1 credit hour(s) | Spring
    Prerequisite(s): admission to the program.
    Corequisite(s): RTE1000 , RTE1503 , RTE1503L  and RTE1418 .
    This is an introductory clinical course meeting at local hospitals to give the student an opportunity to apply theoretical concepts taught in classroom courses. Basic patient care procedures, radiation protection practices, and radiologic exposure and processing principles are introduced. Contact: minimum 8 hours per week. Additional fee. Course will not count toward credit for the A.A. degree.
  

  • RTE1814 Radiographic Clinical Education II

    1 credit hour(s) | Summer
    Prerequisite(s): satisfactory completion of RTE1000 , RTE1418 , RTE1503 , RTE1503L  and RTE1804 .
    Corequisite(s): RTE1513  and RTE1513L .
    Students will apply positioning skills as in previous practicum courses. Topics include positioning of upper and lower extremities for competencies. If a student is on a fluoroscopy rotation, GI system competencies will be required. Intermediate-level patient care procedures, radiation protection practices, radiologic exposure principles and the use of radiographic accessories are introduced. Contact: 120 hours per semester. Additional fee. Course will not count toward credit for the A.A. degree.
  

  • RTE1824 Radiographic Clinical Education III

    3 credit hour(s) | Spring
    Prerequisite(s): satisfactory completion of RTE1513 , RTE1513L  and RTE1814 .
    Corequisite(s): RTE1613 , RTE2523  and RTE2523L .
    Intermediate-level patient care procedures, radiation protection practices, radiologic exposure principles and the use of radiographic accessories are introduced. Contact: 24 hours per week. Additional fee. Course will not count toward credit for the A.A. degree.
  

  • RTE2061 AART Exam Review

    4 credit hour(s)
    Prerequisite(s): satisfactory completion of RTE2844  and RTE2930 .
    Corequisite(s): RTE2854 , RTE2920L  and RTE2931 .
    This course synthesizes all major topics in radiography in preparation for the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists’ national certification exam. Contact: 4 hours per week. Course will not count toward credit for the A.A. degree.
  

  • RTE2385 Radiation Biology

    3 credit hour(s) | Spring
    Prerequisite(s): satisfactory completion of RTE1458 , RTE1458L , RTE1613  and RTE1824 .
    Corequisite(s): RTE1458 , RTE1458L  and RTE2834 .
    This course introduces fundamental principles of radiobiology. Topics include early and late effects of radiation exposure, basic interactions of ionizing radiation with biological systems, factors modifying the body’s response to radiation, principles of radiation protection and radiation monitoring, and identifying the different units of measurement of all types of radiation. Contact: 3 hours per week. Course will not count toward credit for the A.A. degree.
  

  • RTE2523 Radiographic Positioning III

    3 credit hour(s) | Spring
    Prerequisite(s): satisfactory completion of RTE1458 , RTE1458L , RTE1613  and RTE1824 .
    Corequisite(s): RTE1613 , RTE1824  and RTE2523L .
    This is a study of radiographic anatomy, physiology and positioning for radiologic examinations of the skull and facial bones and GI tract. Advanced procedures such as mammography, angiography and computed tomography will be presented. Contact: 3 hours per week. Course will not count toward credit for the A.A. degree.
 

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