May 14, 2024  
TCC Catalog 2013-2014 
    
TCC Catalog 2013-2014 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Information


Florida’s Statewide Course Numbering System 

 

Dance

  
  • DAA1610 An Introduction to Dance Composition

    2 credit hour(s) | Spring
    Introduction to the craft of choreography. Students will explore basic rhythmic, spatial and dynamic materials through group improvisation and individual studies. Contact: 2 hours. Not an activity course.
  
  • DAN2120 The History of Dance

    3 credit hour(s) | Fall
    A study of the development of dance as it relates to the history of cultures and societies, emphasizing the evolution of dance as an art form. Designed to heighten student awareness of dance as an integral part of society and establish an appreciation of dance’s impact on the making of art. The major periods of dance history, master choreographers and their works will be explored through lecture, discussion and media presentation. Contact: 3 hours. Not an activity course.

Dental

  
  • DES1020 Dental Anatomy

    2 credit hour(s) | Fall
    Prerequisite(s): acceptance into the dental assisting or dental hygiene program.
    Corequisite(s): DES1020L .
    Comprehensive study of the orofacial and related structures of the head and neck. Included is a study of basic tooth structure in the primary and permanent dentition, the formation of those structures, types of teeth, relationship of form to function, principles of occlusion, periodontal health, tooth eruption schedules and the effects of deviation from normal findings in the permanent dentition. The tissues of the oral cavity and pharynx are discussed, along with salivary glands and various types of papillae and tonsilar tissues. The course content includes a detailed examination of head and neck anatomy; the bones of the skull and the landmarks of each; muscles of mastication; muscles of facial expression, with origins, insertions, blood supply and innervation of each; distribution of the arteries and veins of the head and neck; lymphatic drainage, and the twelve cranial nerves, with special emphasis on the fifth and seventh. Temporomandibular joint function and disorders causing facial pain will also be discussed. Timing of the content will correlate with the corequisite lab. Contact: 2 hours per week. Does not count toward A.A. degree.
  
  • DES1020L Dental Anatomy Lab

    1 credit hour(s) | Fall
    Prerequisite(s): acceptance into the dental assisting or dental hygiene program.
    Corequisite(s):  .
    This course is designed to provide an in-depth study of tooth morphology for dental assisting, and hygiene students. Laboratory exercises will include identification, characteristics and eruption/exfoliation dates of each of the primary and permanent teeth, distinguishing right and left. Students will use acrylic replicas and natural teeth to locate landmarks and characteristics on each of the primary and permanent teeth. Basic information about orofacial landmarks and anatomy of the support structures of the teeth will be provided. Laboratory exercises will be supplemented with a study guide. Contact: 1 hour per week. Does not count toward A.A. degree.
  
  • DES1200 Dental Radiology

    2 credit hour(s) | Spring
    Prerequisite(s): grade of C or better in DES1020  and DES1020L .
    Corequisite(s): DES1200L .
    This course for dental assisting or dental hygiene students includes the study of theory and principles used to expose, process and mount dental radiographs. Topics include recognition of normal and abnormal conditions visible on dental radiographs and the identification of hazards and safety precautions pertinent to radiographic procedures. Intraoral and extraoral techniques will be discussed, as well as the types of films, sensors and cassettes that might be used. Digital radiography principles and techniques will be included. Quality control procedures will be followed in both the darkroom and chair-side settings. The course content will be structured to complement laboratory activities. Special emphasis will be placed on infection control. Carpal radiographs will be included as required by Florida law. Contact: 2 hours per week. Does not count toward A.A. degree.
  
  • DES1200L Dental Radiology Lab

    1 credit hour(s) | Spring
    Prerequisite(s): grade of C or better in DEA0020 , DEA0020L , DES1020L .
    Corequisite(s): DES1200 .
    Students will achieve proficiency in performing radiographic techniques on a DXTTR manikin prior to exposure of radiographs on patients. Intraoral and extraoral exposure techniques will be covered. Students completing this course will be able to produce technically acceptable interproximal and periapical radiographs with bisecting and paralleling techniques on primary, mixed, complete dentitions or edentulous patients. Students will also expose technically acceptable occlusal, panoramic, facial profile and carpal radiographs. Digital radiography will be included. Automatic processing methods are used and film duplication procedures are practiced. Laboratory exercises include mounting and interpretation of films prior to evaluation. Students will learn to distinguish radiographic pathology from normal oral landmarks. Infection control and quality control will be maintained throughout laboratory exercises. Contact: 45 hours per semester. Additional fee. Does not count toward A.A. degree.
  
  • DES1600 Dental Office Emergencies

    2 credit hour(s) | Fall | Spring
    Prerequisite(s): acceptance into the dental assisting or dental hygiene program.
    Introduction to elements of dental care as it relates to risk management of medically compromised patients. The major portion of the course deals with the prevention, recognition and management of medical emergencies that occur in the dental office. An introduction to common systemic diseases, with emphasis on their implications for dental treatment planning, and the management of medical and dental emergencies. Contact: 4 hours per week. Dental hygiene students take this course in Fall; dental assisting students take this course in Spring. Does not count toward A.A. degree.
  
  • DES2100 Dental Materials Theory

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

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

    1 credit hour(s) | Spring | Summer
    Prerequisite(s): acceptance into the dental assisting or hygiene program.
    The course includes information relevant to the theoretical and practical administration of the dental office/clinic. Lectures are relevant to the responsibilities of the dental professional in the dental office. Information presented includes development of resumes, interviewing, office interpersonal relations, legal responsibilities, complete office record keeping (i.e., appointment scheduling, billing and collections, third party payment, clerical and dental supply inventories) and ethics. The student is introduced to the use of typical office equipment such as fax machines, telephones and computers. There is a laboratory portion of the course that requires the student to perform a dental charting exercise using a computer; compose a business referral letter, letter of resignation and thank you note/letter; send a fax; and create/revise a resume. Contact: 30 hours per semester. Dental hygiene students take this course in Spring; dental assisting students take this course in Summer. Does not count toward A.A. degree.

Dental Assisting

  
  • DEA0020 Dental Assisting Preclinic Theory

    0 credit hour(s) | Fall
    Prerequisite(s): acceptance into the dental assisting program.
    Corequisite(s): DEA0020L .
    Introduction to dentistry and the dental assisting profession, including duties and responsibilities, orientation to the dental office, basic concepts of microbiology and an introduction to the basic skills in dental assisting including, but not limited to, infection control procedures, instrument identification and four-handed dentistry. Contact: 30 hours per semester. Does not count toward A.A. degree.
  
  • DEA0020L Dental Assisting Preclinic Laboratory

    0 credit hour(s) | Fall
    Prerequisite(s): acceptance into the dental assisting program.
    Corequisite(s): DEA0020 .
    Clinical application of topics in DEA0020 , with hands-on instruction in the use and sterilization of all instruments and basic fundamentals of chairside assisting. Subject areas are arranged in a clinical competency program, which is a method of study that helps the student master each skill before advancing to the next level. Contact: 240 hours per semester. Additional fee. Does not count toward A.A. degree.
  
  • DEA0800 Clinical Practice and Procedures I Theory

    0 credit hour(s) | Spring
    Prerequisite(s): grade of C or better in DEA0020 , DEA0020L , DES1020 , DES1020L .
    Corequisite(s): DEA0800L .
    Acquaints dental assisting students with the background materials and assisting procedures involved in each dental specialty. Topics include, but are not limited to, instrument identification for specialty practices, professional demeanor and human relations in the dental office. Contact: 30 hours per semester. Does not count toward A.A. degree.
  
  • DEA0800L Clinical Practice and Procedures I Lab

    0 credit hour(s) | Spring
    Prerequisite(s): grade of C or better in DEA0020 , DEA0020L , DES1020 , DES1020L .
    Corequisite(s): DEA0800 .
    Each student receives closely supervised instruction in all phases of chair-side dental assisting through rotations at the public health units and departments, VA clinics, and local dental offices. Contact: 285 hours per semester. Additional fee. Does not count toward A.A. degree.
  
  • DEA0830 Expanded Functions I Theory

    0 credit hour(s) | Spring
    Prerequisite(s): grade of C or better in DEA0020 , DEA0020L , DES1020 , DES1020L .
    Corequisite(s): DEA0830L .
    Provides basic knowledge of the first component of the rules and regulations of the Florida State Board of Dentistry. Topics include, but are not limited to, preliminary charting, coronal polishing, fluoride application and application of topical anesthetic. Contact: 30 hours per semester. Does not count toward A.A. degree.
  
  • DEA0830L Expanded Functions I Lab

    0 credit hour(s) | Spring
    Prerequisite(s): grade of C or better in DEA0020 , DEA0020L , DES1020 , DES1020L .
    Corequisite(s): DEA0830 .
    Provides lab and clinical practice for the first component of the rules and regulations of the Florida State Board of Dentistry. Subject areas are arranged in a lab and clinical competency program, which helps students master each skill before advancing to the next module. Each module contains information needed to learn through the use of general and specific behavioral objectives. Contact: 30 hours per semester. Does not count toward A.A. degree.
  
  • DEA0831 Expanded Functions II Theory

    0 credit hour(s) | Summer
    Prerequisite(s): grade of C or better in DEA0020 , DEA0020L , DEA0830 , DEA0830L , DES1020 , DES1020L , DES1200 , DES1200L .
    Corequisite(s): DEA0831L .
    Continuation of DEA0830 , providing the basic knowledge necessary to perform the more complex expanded functions delegated by the rules and regulations of the Florida State Board of Dentistry. Contact: 30 hours per semester. Does not count toward A.A. degree.
  
  • DEA0831L Expanded Functions II Lab

    0 credit hour(s) | Summer
    Prerequisite(s): grade of C or better in DEA0020 , DEA0020L , DEA0830 , DEA 0830L , DES1020 , DES1020L , DES1200 , DES1200L .
    Corequisite(s): DEA0830L .
    Continuation of DEA0830L . Subject areas are arranged in a lab and clinical competency program that helps the student master each skill before advancing to the next module. Each module contains the information needed to learn through the use of general and specific behavioral objectives. Contact: 30 hours per semester. Does not count toward A.A. degree.
  
  • DEA0850 Clinical Practice and Procedures II Theory

    0 credit hour(s) | Summer
    Prerequisite(s): grade of C or better in DEA0020 , DEA0020L , DES1020 , DES1020L , DES1200 , DES1200L .
    Corequisite(s): DEA0850L .
    Continuation of DEA0020 . Topics include, but are not limited to, dental implants, oral pathology, new technology and pharmacology. Contact: 30 hours per semester. Does not count toward A.A. degree.
  
  • DEA0850L Clinical Practice and Procedures II Lab

    0 credit hour(s) | Summer
    Prerequisite(s): grade of C or better in DEA0020 , DEA0020L , DES1020 , DES1020L , DES1200 , DES1200L .
    Corequisite(s): DEA0850 .
    Gives students the opportunity to assist dentists and their staff in a variety of private practice offices in the community. Assignments are in specialty as well as general practice offices. Contact: 210 hours per semester. Does not count toward A.A. degree.
  
  • DES0053 Nitrous Oxide Monitoring

    0 credit hour(s) | Summer
    Prerequisite(s): grade of C or better in DEA0020 , DEA0020L , DES1020 , DES1020L , DES1200 , DES1200L DEA0830 , DEA0830L .
    Didactic information and clinical practical applications in the use of nitrous oxide sedation and general anesthesiology. Topics covered include proper handling of related equipment, delivery techniques, pharmacology, safety considerations, signs and symptoms of complications and emergency management. Contact: 15 hours per semester. Does not count toward A.A. degree.

Dental Hygiene

  
  • DEH1002 Dental Hygiene Preclinic Theory

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

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

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

    3 credit hour(s) | Summer
    Prerequisite(s): grade of C or better in: DEH1002 , DEH1002L , DES1020 , DES1020L , DEH1130 .
    The principles of general pathology in relationship to diseases of the teeth, soft tissues and supporting structures of the oral cavity. The importance of early recognition of abnormal conditions in the mouth is emphasized. Contact: 4.5 hours per week. Does not count toward A.A. degree.
  
  • DEH1800 Dental Hygiene I Theory

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

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

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

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

    3 credit hour(s) | Spring
    Prerequisite(s): grade of C or better in DEH1002 , DEH1002L , DES1020 , DES1020L , DEH1130 .
    The study of drugs and anesthetics, with special consideration given to those used in the treatment of dental disease. Acquaints students with the origin of these drugs and anesthetics, their physical and chemical properties, modes of administration, and effects on the body system. Contact: 3 hours per week. Does not count toward A.A. degree.
  
  • DEH2504 Dental Specialties

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

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

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

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

    1 credit hour(s) | Spring
    Prerequisite(s): grade of C or better in DEH2504  ,  , DEH2701 , DEH1400 , DES1200 , DES1200L , DEH2602 , DEH2602L , DEH2300 .
    Continuation and practicum component of DEH2701 .Students apply public health/health education principles by designing and presenting dental health education projects to various audiences. Emphasis is on students interacting with a variety of groups, which may include public school students (grades K-12), nursing home residents, health fair participants, children and adults with cognitive and/or physical disabilities, and Head Start programs. Contact: 60 hours per semester. Does not count toward A.A. degree.
  
  • DEH2804 Dental Hygiene III Theory

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

    4 credit hour(s) | Spring
    Prerequisite(s): grade of C or better in  DEH1802 , DEH1802L , DEH1400 , DES2100 , DES2100L , DEH2602 , DEH2602L , DEH2300 .
    Corequisite(s): DEH2804 .
    This is the final clinical course. The student will demonstrate ability to synthesize and conceptualize all knowledge, theory and skills previously learned and use these skills and practical skills previously learned to provide direct patient services at the entry level (or above) proficiency required of a licensed dental hygienist. Responsibilities in expanded functions will be practiced and performed to clinical competence on patients, including application of pit and fissure sealants, polishing amalgam restorations, transferring dental instruments, use of ultrasonic scalers, correlation of radiographs, root planing, impression for study model, monitoring nitrous oxide, and administration of local anesthetic injections. External clinical experience in the areas of special needs patients and geriatric patients will be obtained from area correctional institutions and public health facilities. A mock clinical board exam using members of the professional community as examiners will be administered to students in preparation for the state board examination. Contact: 240 clock hours per semester. Additional fee. Does not count toward A.A. degree.
  
  • DEH2900 Dental Health Program Independent Study

    1 credit hour(s) | Fall | Spring | Summer
    Prerequisite(s): Permission of program chair.
    Prerequisite/Corequisite(s): 2nd year TCC dental hygiene student
    This course is designed for 2nd year TCC dental hygiene students for reviewing didactic course materials. This course cannot be used to meet degree requirements. Contact: 15 hours per semester. Additional fee. Does not count toward A.A. degree.
  
  • DES1840 Preventive Dentistry

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

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

Developmental English as a Second Language

  
  • EAP0300 Intermediate ESL Academic Listening and Speaking

    4 credit hour(s) Fall | Spring | Summer
    Prerequisite(s): be a nonnative speaker of English whose placement scores and oral interview by an EAP faculty member (or designee) indicate a need to develop listening and speaking skills that are essential for success in college-level classes. [Students who score 24 or higher on the speaking portion of the iBT/Next Generation TOEFL Test or score 8 or higher on the speaking section of the IELTS are exempt from this requirement.]
    The student will develop pronunciation skills, prepare and deliver short oral presentations, participate in discussions, listen and respond to oral presentations on academic topics, take effective notes, acquire academic and conversational vocabulary, and develop the ability to communicate in English in a variety of situations and contexts. Contact: A minimum of one hour per week in a lab setting is required. Students must earn a grade of C or better in this course to enroll in  . Does not count toward A.A. degree or A.S. degree.
  
  • EAP0320 Intermediate ESL Academic Reading

    4 credit hour(s) Fall | Spring | Summer
    Prerequisite(s): be a nonnative speaker of English whose placement scores indicate a need to develop reading skills that are essential for success in college-level classes.
    The student will develop the ability to comprehend intermediate-level classes. The student will develop the ability to comprehend intermediate-level academic reading selections and to identify the structural elements within them. Students will demonstrate comprehension of academic texts through paraphrasing, summarizing and responding to academic texts, both orally and in writing. Students will apply critical reading skills to the reading of academic texts. Emphasis will be on the acquisition of English language academic vocabulary by developing knowledge of roots, affixes, idiomatic expressions, and cognates and false cognates. Students will reduce dependence on bilingual dictionaries through guided practice in applying vocabulary acquisition strategies. Students will learn to recognize cultural references, and students will learn strategies for decoding cultural references. Students will increase their reading fluency and speed.  Lecture: 3 hours. Lab: A minimum of one hour per week in a lab setting is required. Students must earn a grade of C or better in this course to enroll in  . Does not count toward A.A. degree or A.S. degree.
  
  • EAP0384 English as a Second Language for Academic Purposes, Level I

    4 credit hour(s) | Fall | Spring
    Prerequisite(s): appropriate placement score.
    Assists international students and non-native speakers of English in acquiring academic writing skills necessary for college success. Targets specific second-language problems such as use of articles, idiomatic expressions, prepositions, verb tenses and word endings. Also provides instruction in effective paragraph writing. Skills are developed by speaking, listening, reading and writing in English.  Contact: 4 hours, including minimum of one hour per week in lab setting required. Students must earn a grade of C or better in this course to enroll in EAP0440 . Does not count toward A.A. degree or A.S. degree.
  
  • EAP0400 Advanced ESL Academic Listening and Speaking

    4 credit hour(s) Fall | Spring | Summer
    Prerequisite(s): be a nonnative speaker of English who has earned a grade of C or better in   or whose placement scores and oral interview by an EAP faculty member (or designee) indicate a need to develop listening and speaking skills that are essential for success in college-level classes. [Students who score 24 or higher on the speaking portion of the iBT/Next Generation TOEFL Test or score 8 or higher on the speaking section of the IELTS are exempt from this requirement.]
    The student will practice applying the pronunciation, phrasing and intonation patterns of standard American English in simulated academic and social settings. The student will develop the listening and speaking skills necessary for successful classroom interaction by participating in simulated academic discussions on advanced academic topics. The student will prepare and deliver extended oral presentations, respond to academic lectures and reading selections, take effective notes, acquire academic vocabulary, and develop the ability to use appropriate language to solve problems, communicate an opinion, justify a position, organize data, ask about alternatives and make a clarification. Lecture: 3 hours. Lab: A minimum of one hour per week in a lab setting is required. Does not count toward A.A. degree or A.S. degree.
  
  • EAP0420 Advanced ESL Academic Reading

    4 credit hour(s) Fall | Spring | Summer
    Prerequisite(s): be a nonnative speaker of English who has earned a grade of C or better in   or whose placement scores indicate a need to develop reading skills that are essential for success in college-level classes.
    The student will develop the ability to comprehend advanced-level academic reading selections that replicate selections commonly assigned in undergraduate general education classes, and students will identify the structural elements within these texts. Students will also synthesize information from multiple undergraduate-level academic texts in order to express opinions about the material through paraphrasing, summarizing, and responding to these texts, both orally and in writing. The student will apply critical reading skills to the reading of academic texts. Emphasis will be on the acquisition of advanced-level English-language academic vocabulary by developing knowledge of roots, affixes, idiomatic expressions, and the recognition of cognates and false cognates. Students will reduce dependence on bilingual dictionaries through guided practice in applying vocabulary acquisition word list by the end of the course. Students will  learn to recognize cultural references. Students will increase their reading fluency and speed. Lecture: 3 hours. Lab: A minimum of one hour per week in a lab setting. Students must earn a grade of C or better in this course to enroll in  . Does not count toward A.A. degree or A.S. degree.
  
  • EAP0440 English as a Second Language for Academic Purposes, Level II

    4 credit hour(s) | Fall | Spring
    Prerequisite(s): appropriate placement score or grade of C or better in EAP0384 .
    Assists international students and non-native speakers of English in acquiring academic writing skills necessary for college success. Targets specific second language problems such as use of articles, idiomatic expressions, prepositions, verb tenses and word endings. Provides instruction in effective paragraph writing and short essay development. Skills are developed by speaking, listening, reading, and writing in English. Minimum of one hour per week in a lab setting required.  Contact: 4 hours, including 1 lab hour. Students must earn a grade of C or better in this course to enroll in ENC1101 . Does not count toward A.A. degree or A.S. degree.

Developmental Mathematics

  
  • MAT0018 Developmental Mathematics I

    4 credit hour(s) | Fall | Spring | Summer
    Prerequisite(s): Appropriate placement score.
    This course is for students whose placement score indicates a need to strengthen pre-algebra skills. The course builds students’ skills in performing basic algebraic manipulations as they apply to integers and rational numbers, properties of real numbers as applied to variable expressions, and solving linear equations.  Contact: 4 hours, including 1 lab hour. Students must earn a grade of C or better in this course before enrolling in MAT0028 . Does not count toward A.A. degree or A.S. degree.
  
  • MAT0028 Developmental Mathematics II

    4 credit hour(s) | Fall | Spring | Summer
    Prerequisite(s): appropriate placement score or grade of C or better in MAT0018 .
    This course is for students who possess basic arithmetic skills and have some background in algebra, but have not demonstrated the algebra skills necessary to be successful in college-level mathematics. The course is designed to supplement and strengthen the skills the student possesses and to give the student the skills required for satisfactory completion of MAT1033 . The course focuses on algebraic concepts and skills for solving equations and inequalities, applying the laws of exponents to simplify polynomials, factoring polynomial expressions and using factoring to solve equations, graphing linear equations in two variables, and performing basic operations with radical expressions. Contact: 4 hours, including 1 lab hour. Students must earn a grade of C or better in this course before enrolling in MAT1033 . Does not count toward A.A. degree or A.S. degree.
  
  • MAT0029 Preliminary Statistics: STATWAY I

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

    1 credit hour(s) | Fall | Spring | Summer
    Prerequisite(s): PERT score of 108-112
    Developmental Mathematics Module I is a bridge course designed for students whose PERT placement scores falls below college level but are able to demonstrate substantial mastery of upper-level developmental competencies. To be eligible to enroll, students must score from 108 to 112 on the PERT placement assessment. Successful completion of this course requires that students complete all prescribed modules and achieve a score of 80% or greater on the departmental final exam for  . Upon successful completion of the course, students will be given exemption credit, which will allow them to register for  . Does not count toward A.A. degree or A.S. degree.

Developmental Reading

  
  • REA0007 Developmental Reading I

    4 credit hour(s) | Fall | Spring | Summer
    Prerequisite(s): appropriate placement score.
    This course is for students whose placement score indicates a need to develop vocabulary, reading strategies and study skills. Contact: 4 hours, including 1 lab hour. Students must earn a grade of C or better in this course before enrolling in REA0017 . Does not count toward A.A. degree or A.S. degree.
  
  • REA0017 Developmental Reading II

    4 credit hour(s) | Fall | Spring | Summer
    Prerequisite(s): appropriate placement score or grade of C or better in REA0007 .
    This course assists students in developing reading skills and strategies that are essential for literal and critical comprehension of ideas expressed in writing. It emphasizes effective strategies for college-level reading through classroom instruction. Contact: 4 hours, including 1 lab hour. Students must earn a grade of C or better in this course before enrolling in ENC1101 . Does not count toward A.A. degree or A.S. degree.

Developmental Writing

  
  • ENC0015 Developmental Writing I

    4 credit hour(s) | Fall | Spring | Summer
    Prerequisite(s): appropriate placement score.
    For students whose placement score indicates a need to develop a strong foundation in grammar and composition. Focuses on the basic skills of grammar and usage, developing effective sentences and writing unified paragraphs. Contact: 4 hours, including 1 lab hour. Students must earn a grade of C or better in this course before enrolling in ENC0025 . Does not count toward A.A. degree or A.S. degree.
  
  • ENC0025 Developmental Writing II

    4 credit hour(s) | Fall | Spring | Summer
    Prerequisite(s): appropriate placement score or successful completion of ENC0015 .
    Assists students in developing a strong foundation in writing skills. Teaches how to write effective paragraphs and short essays. Focus is on providing written responses to assigned reading selections and reviewing grammar skills. Contact: 4 hours, including 1 lab hour. Does not count toward A.A. degree or A.S. degree.

Digital Media/Broadcasting

  
  • RTV1000 Survey of Broadcasting

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

Early Childhood Education

  
  • EDF1004 Educational Field Experience

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Earth Sciences

  
  • ESC1000 Earth and Its Environment

    3 credit hour(s) | Fall | Spring | Summer
    Prerequisite(s): satisfactory completion of Developmental Writing II (ENC0025 ) and Developmental Reading II (REA0017 ), or appropriate placement scores.
    Provides a general background in the earth sciences for non-science majors. Contains elements of astronomy, geology, oceanography and meteorology. Illustrates the influence of natural phenomena upon society and of society upon the environment. Lecture: 3 hours.
  
  • ESC1000L Earth and Its Environment Laboratory

    1 credit hour(s) | Spring
    Prerequisite(s): satisfactory completion of   and  , or appropriate placement scores.
    Prerequisite/Corequisite(s):  .
    This provides a laboratory experience to accompany   for nonscience majors. The laboratory exercises emphasize the study of applications to the principles of earth science. Online and Lab: 1 hour.
  
  • EVR1263 Urban Pollution

    3 credit hour(s) | On Demand
    Prerequisite(s): satisfactory completion of  ,   and  , or appropriate placement scores.
    This course provides an overview of urban pollution issues in a historical context and through examining current urban pollution priorities. Topics include the history of environmental services in urban America related to wastewater sanitation, water supply contamination, public refuse management, industrial waste impacts, air pollution and surface water issues. An in-depth examination of advancements in environmental technology, management practices and public service related to these topics will be pursued. Online: 3 hours.
  
  • EVR1328 Natural Resources Conservation and Management

    3 credit hour(s) | Fall
    Prerequisite(s): satisfactory completion of  ,   and  , or appropriate placement scores.
    This course presents the history, major components, status, ecology, conservation and management of natural resources. Emphasis is on the ecology, conservation and management of natural resources, including techniques and management programs implemented in the southern United States. Online: 3 hours.
  
  • EVR1357 Wetland Resources

    3 credit hour(s) | On Demand
    Prerequisite(s): satisfactory completion of  ,   and  , or appropriate placement scores.
    This course introduces the ecology and management of wetlands habitats. It introduces the physical, biological and chemical factors that influence wetlands, as well as variations in these factors that differentiate various types of wetlands. The course also introduces past and present legislation that impacts wetlands preservation and management. Online and Field Work: 3 hours.
  
  • EVR1858 Environmental Regulation and Compliance

    3 credit hour(s) | Fall
    Prerequisite(s): satisfactory completion of  ,   and  , or appropriate placement scores.
    This course provides an overview of environmental regulations and compliance issues related to current environmental law. Topics include the history and foundation of environmental regulations, current and possible future regulations, and the manner in which compliance is achieved at local, state and federal levels. An in-depth examination of applicable regulations and administrative compliance with administrative structure will be pursued. Online: 3 hours.
  
  • EVR2892C Environmental Sampling and Analysis I

    3 credit hour(s) | Fall
    Prerequisite(s): satisfactory completion of  ,   and  , or appropriate placement scores.
    This course builds student knowledge, skills and experience in environmental sampling and analysis. Topics include the Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s standard operating procedures for the collection of surface water, groundwater, wastewater, potable water systems and sediment. Hands-on field activities will complement classroom exercises. Online and Field Work: 3 hours.
  
  • GLY1030 Environmental Geology

    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 geology emphasizing environmental aspects of the earth, including earthquakes, volcanoes, depletion of resources, water supply problems, pollution and geologic land use and planning. Lecture: 3 hours.
  
  • GLY2010 Physical Geology

    3 credit hour(s) | Fall
    Prerequisite(s): satisfactory completion of Developmental Writing II (ENC0025 ) and Developmental Reading II (REA0017 ), or appropriate placement scores.
    Corequisite(s): GLY2010L .
    Covers the origin and evolution of the earth, with concentration on the geologic processes acting within the earth and on the earth’s surface. Lecture: 3 hours.
  
  • GLY2010L Physical Geology Laboratory

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

    3 credit hour(s) | Spring
    Prerequisite(s): satisfactory completion of Developmental Writing II (ENC0025 ) and Developmental Reading II (REA0017 ), or appropriate placement scores.
    An introductory course in geology that develops the geological history of selected national parks while illustrating essential principles and processes of geology. Lecture: 3 hours.
  
  • MET1010 Meteorology

    3 credit hour(s) | Fall | Spring | Summer
    Prerequisite(s): satisfactory completion of Developmental Writing II (ENC0025 ) and Developmental Reading II (REA0017 ), or appropriate placement scores.
    An introduction to the structure of the atmosphere, weather processes and climate, including recent events and environmental concerns in these realms. Lecture: 3 hours.
  
  • OCE1001 Introductory Oceanography

    3 credit hour(s) | Fall | Spring | Summer
    Prerequisite(s): satisfactory completion of Developmental Writing II (ENC0025 ) and Developmental Reading II (REA0017 ), or appropriate placement scores.
    An introduction to the study of the oceans, emphasizing the interdisciplinary nature of the science, including the biological, chemical, physical and geological aspects of oceanographic studies. Illustrates the influence of oceans upon society and of society upon the ocean environment. Lecture: 3 hours.

Economics

  
  • ECO2013 Principles of Economics: Macro

    3 credit hour(s) | Fall | Spring | Summer
    Prerequisite(s): satisfactory completion of Developmental Writing II (ENC0025 ) and Developmental Reading II (REA0017 ), or appropriate placement scores.
    Covers basic economic concepts and theories, current economic problems and the application of public policy to these problems. Stress is placed on macroeconomics. Lecture: 3 hours. Substantial writing component. Fulfills state writing requirement.
  
  • ECO2023 Principles of Economics: Micro

    3 credit hour(s) | Fall | Spring | Summer
    Prerequisite(s): satisfactory completion of Developmental Writing II (ENC0025 ) and Developmental Reading II (REA0017 ), or appropriate placement scores.
    Covers basic economic concepts and theories related to consumer demand and economics of the firm. Stress is placed on microeconomics. Lecture: 3 hours. Substantial writing component. Fulfills state writing requirement.
  
  • ECO2710 Introduction to International Economics

    3 credit hour(s) | Spring
    Prerequisite(s): satisfactory completion of Principles of Economics: Macro (ECO2013 ), Developmental Writing II (ENC0025 ) and Developmental Reading II (REA0017 ), or appropriate placement scores.
    Special topics for students who wish to further explore the field of economics through discussion, observation or research. Special focus placed on topical problems, current issues or economic trends. (Global Gateway Program ) Lecture: 3 hours.
  
  • ECO2930 Special Topics in Economics

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

Education

  
  • EDF1005 Introduction to the Teaching Profession

    3 credit hour(s) | Fall | Spring
    An introduction to the American education system, with emphasis on the social foundations of public education. Overview of the teaching profession and contemporary issues affecting teachers and students. Recommended for students considering a career in any area of education. Open only to students who have completed 12 or more semester hours. A minimum 2.5 GPA is required for admission to teacher education programs in all state universities in Florida. Required field experience: 15 hours. This course fulfills one of the lower division education core prerequisites for teacher education majors. Lecture: 3 hours. There is a cost of $95 for fingerprinting and a security check required by Leon County Schools.
  
  • EDF2085 Introduction to Diversity for Educators

    3 credit hour(s) | Fall | Spring | Summer
    Prerequisite(s): satisfactory completion of EDF1005 ; open only to students who have completed 12 or more semester hours.
    An introduction to the value of diversity in American society and the manifestations of diversity in the educational system. Focuses on providing prospective teachers with knowledge about students in American schools who are from different ethnic, racial, cultural and/or linguistic backgrounds or who represent other categories of diversity, and how the needs of diverse students may be addressed. A minimum 2.5 GPA is required for admission to teacher education programs in all state universities in Florida. Required field experience: 15 hours. Lecture: 3 hours. There is a cost of $95 for fingerprinting and a security check required by Leon County Schools. This course fulfills one of the lower division education core prerequisites for teacher education majors.
  
  • EME2040 Introduction to Technology for Educators

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

Emergency Medical Technology

  
  • EMS1059C First Responder

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

    6 credit hour(s) | Fall | Spring
    Prerequisite(s): admission to the Emergency Medical Technician program.
    Corequisite(s):  ,  .
    This course introduces the role of the emergency medical technician (EMT). It is designed to teach students to employ critical thinking skills to assess a patient scenario, create a plan of care and implement the plan. Topics include public health, anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, patient assessment, airway management, trauma, toxicological and environmental emergencies, submersion incidents, and infection control. Contact: 6 hours per week. Some online modules and Saturday class meetings required. Does not count toward A.A. degree.
  
  • EMS1119L Emergency Medical Technician Lab

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

    3 credit hour(s) | Fall | Spring
    Prerequisite(s): admission to the Emergency Medical Technician program.
    Corequisite(s):  ,  .
    This course provides clinical application of concepts and procedures studied in   and  . Clinical: At least 124 clock hours per semester. Does not count toward A.A. degree.
  
  • EMS2331C Critical Care Air Transport

    3 credit hour(s) | Fall | Spring
    Prerequisite(s): must be licensed healthcare professional holding an associate or higher degree (registered nurse, paramedic, respiratory therapist) that routinely participates in interfacility transports involving critical care patients.
    This course covers the physiology of flight, effects of flight on persons with health problems and emergency care during air transportation of patients. Does not count toward A.A. degree.
  
  • EMS2346C Critical Care Ground Transport

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

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

    2 credit hour(s) | Fall | Spring
    Prerequisite(s): acceptance into the Paramedic program, and   (or the series  ,  ,  ,  ).
    Corequisite(s):  ,  
    Includes lab experiences required during the first semester of paramedic training. Basic life support skills are evaluated. Advanced life support skills such as advanced airway management, ECG interpretation and treatment of cardiac emergencies are taught and evaluated. Patient assessment/management treatment skills are emphasized. Contact: 6 hours per week. Does not count toward A.A. degree.
  
  • EMS2604 Paramedic II Lecture

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

    2 credit hour(s) | Spring | Summer
    Prerequisite(s): successful completion of  ,  ,  .
    Corequisite(s):  ,  .
    Lab experiences required during the second semester of paramedic training. Advanced life support skills are taught and evaluated. Critical patient assessment/management related to medical emergencies and traumatic emergencies skills are emphasized. Skills related to pediatric and geriatric populations are also evaluated. Lab: 6 hours per week. Does not count toward A.A. degree.
  
  • EMS2605 Paramedic III Lecture

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

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

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