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Catalog/Handbook 2011-2012 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Course Descriptions
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EAP 0140 - ESL Writing I
3 hours Lecture, 3 credits
Lower-Division College Credit
This course emphasizes the development of writing skills for beginning ESL students using vocabulary, dictionary usage, and basic grammatical structures. Contextual guided discourse on personal topics, with an emphasis on logical thought and mechanics, is also used. Students develop the ability to write appropriate phrases and short sentences on personal topics. Credit in this course does not count toward graduation.
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EAP 0160 - ESL Grammar I
3 hours Lecture, 3 credits
Lower-Division College Credit
This course focuses on developing beginning-level grammatical structures for beginning ESL students that are appropriate to classroom discussion, creating oral presentations, and writing academic sentences with increased accuracy. Students develop the ability to apply basic, high-frequency grammatical structures. Credit in this course does not count toward graduation.
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EAP 0200 - ESL Communications II
3 hours Lecture, 3 credits
Lower-Division College Credit
Prerequisites: EAP 0100 or appropriate placement examination score
This course emphasizes the improvement of listening and speaking skills for high-beginning ESL students in both informal and formal English. Students practice the speaking and listening skills necessary to apply high-frequency vocabulary in oral contexts and to respond to simple questions and phrases. Credit in this course does not count toward graduation.
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EAP 0220 - ESL Reading II
3 hours Lecture, 3 credits
Lower-Division College Credit
Prerequisites: EAP 0120 or appropriate placement examination score
This course for high-beginning ESL students focuses on improving vocabulary, comprehension, and reading skills, as well as applying high-frequency vocabulary to simple questions, phrases, and basic academic-level texts. Credit in this course does not count toward graduation.
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EAP 0240 - ESL Writing II
3 hours Lecture, 3 credits
Lower-Division College Credit
Prerequisites: EAP 0140 or appropriate placement examination score
This course for high-beginning ESL students emphasizes application of the writing process for expression on personal topics, development of control of basic grammatical structures, and development of computer skills for word processing, research, and software use. Credit in this course does not count toward graduation.
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EAP 0260 - ESL Grammar II
3 hours Lecture, 3 credits
Lower-Division College Credit
Prerequisites: EAP 0160 or appropriate placement examination score
This course for high-beginning ESL students focuses on the development of high-beginning level grammatical structures appropriate to classroom discussions, oral presentations, and brief written academic paragraphs, with an emphasis on increased accuracy. Credit in this course does not count toward graduation.
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EAP 0300 - ESL Communications III
3 hours Lecture, 3 credits
Lower-Division College Credit
Prerequisites: EAP 0200 or appropriate placement examination score
This course for low-intermediate ESL students emphasizes the improvement of listening and speaking skills in both informal and formal English. Students develop the speaking and listening skills necessary for classroom discussions. Credit in this course does not count toward graduation.
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EAP 0320 - ESL Reading III
3 hours Lecture, 3 credits
Lower-Division College Credit
Prerequisites: EAP 0220 or appropriate placement examination score
This course for low-intermediate ESL students focuses on improving vocabulary, comprehension, and reading skills in texts of limited length and difficulty that cover a variety of academically- related topics. Credit in this course does not count toward graduation.
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EAP 0340 - ESL Writing III
3 hours Lecture, 3 credits
Lower-Division College Credit
Prerequisites: EAP 0240 or appropriate placement examination score
This course for low-intermediate ESL students emphasizes using the writing process to develop ideas into well-structured paragraphs. Students also execute other academic writing tasks. Credit in this course does not count toward graduation.
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EAP 0360 - ESL Grammar III
3 hours Lecture, 3 credits
Lower-Division College Credit
Prerequisites: EAP 0260 or appropriate placement examination score
This course for low-intermediate ESL students focuses on the development of low-intermediate level grammatical structures appropriate for use in classroom discussions, oral presentations, and written academic paragraphs, with an emphasis on increased accuracy. Credit in this course does not count toward graduation.
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EAP 0400 - ESL Communication IV
3 hours Lecture, 3 credits
Lower-Division College Credit
Prerequisites: EAP 0300 or appropriate placement examination score
This course for high-intermediate ESL students focuses on improving listening and speaking skills in both informal and formal English. Credit in this course does not count toward graduation.
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EAP 0420 - ESL Reading IV
3 hours Lecture, 3 credits
Lower-Division College Credit
Prerequisites: EAP 0320 or appropriate placement examination score
This course for high-intermediate ESL students focuses on improving vocabulary, comprehension, and reading skills. Credit in this course does not count toward graduation.
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EAP 0440 - ESL Writing IV
3 hours Lecture, 3 credits
Lower-Division College Credit
Prerequisites: EAP 0340 or appropriate placement examination score
This course for high-intermediate ESL students emphasizes application of the writing process to develop ideas using well-structured paragraphs and five-paragraph essays. Credit in this course does not count toward graduation.
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EAP 0460 - ESL Grammar IV
3 hours Lecture, 3 credits
Lower-Division College Credit
Prerequisites: EAP 0360 or appropriate placement examination score
This course for high-intermediate ESL students continues the study of the complex grammatical structures required for quality oral and written communication. Credit in this course does not count toward graduation.
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EAP 1500 - ESL Communications V
3 hours Lecture, 3 credits
Lower-Division College Credit
Prerequisites: EAP 0400 or appropriate placement examination score
This course improves communication skills for low-advanced ESL students. The course focuses on the improvement of listening and speaking skills in both informal and formal English. This course can be used as an AA elective.
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EAP 1520 - ESL Reading V
3 hours Lecture, 3 credits
Lower-Division College Credit
Prerequisites: EAP 0420 or appropriate placement examination score
This course for low-advanced ESL students focuses on the improvement of vocabulary, comprehension, and reading skills. This course can be used as an AA elective.
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EAP 1540 - ESL Writing V
3 hours Lecture, 3 credits
Lower-Division College Credit
Prerequisites: EAP 0440 or appropriate placement examination score
This course for low-advanced ESL students emphasizes use of the writing process to develop ideas in five-paragraph expository essays and to write a documented research paper. This course can be used as an AA elective.
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EAP 1560 - ESL Grammar V
3 hours Lecture, 3 credits
Lower-Division College Credit
Prerequisites: EAP 0460 or appropriate placement examination score
This course for low-advanced ESL students continues the study of complex grammatical structures required for quality oral and written communication. This course can be used as an AA elective.
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ECO 2013 - Principles of Macroeconomics
3 hours Lecture, 3 credits
Lower-Division College Credit
Prerequisites: Placement at the college level or completion of all required college preparatory courses
This course introduces the theory of national income determination and discusses monetary and fiscal policies. The curriculum examines basic macroeconomic issues based on current economic information and theory. Topics include supply and demand, and the product market, as well as international trade and payments, money and labor markets, aggregate supply and demand, and business cycles.
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ECO 2023 - Principles of Microeconomics
3 hours Lecture, 3 credits
Lower-Division College Credit
Prerequisites: Placement at the college level or completion of required college preparatory courses
This course provides an introduction to the economic behavior of households and firms. The course examines the role of government, as well as current economic problems and theories. Topics include consumer behavior, supply, demand, production, and cost, as well as competitive and monopolistic product markets, and factor markets.
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EDF 1005 - Introduction to the Teaching Profession
3 hours Lecture, 3 credits
Lower-Division College Credit
This is a survey course that discusses historical, sociological, and philosophical foundations of education; governance and finance of education; educational policies; legal, moral, and ethical issues; and professionalism in teaching. The curriculum provides information regarding the Florida Educator Accomplished Practices, Sunshine State Standards, and the Professional Educator Competencies. This course requires students to complete a minimum of 15 hours of field-based experience with children and youth in schools or similar settings. The field experience should not be via virtual modes of interaction such as film or the Internet.
NOTE(S): In order to participate in on-site Polk County School Board assignments, students are required to be fingerprinted at the Polk County School Board Office and undergo a background check at the student’s expense.
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EDF 1250 - Introduction to Classroom Management
3 hours Lecture, 3 credits
Lower-Division College Credit
This course introduces classroom management techniques and provides particularly pertinent training for those who are considering entering the educational field as professionals or paraprofessionals. This course introduces effective classroom management techniques and provides a study of strategies for establishing efficient procedures, routines, and organizational patterns; effective classroom safety rules; and valuable parental communication techniques that are necessary to create consistent environments in which instruction and learning can occur. The curriculum covers two of the Florida Educator Accomplished Practices for professional competency.
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EDF 2085 - Introduction to Diversity for Educators
3 hours Lecture, 3 credits
Lower-Division College Credit
This course for prospective educators provides an exploration of issues of diversity, including the influence of exceptionalities, culture, family, gender, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, religious affiliation, language of origin, ethnicity, and age upon the educational experience. In this course, students explore personal attitudes toward diversity and exceptionalities. The curriculum provides information on the Florida Educator Accomplished Practices, Sunshine State Standards, and the Professional Educator Competencies. This course requires students to complete a minimum of 15 hours of field-based experience working with diverse populations of children and youth in schools or similar settings. The field experience should not be via virtual modes of interaction such as film or the Internet.
NOTE(S): In order to participate in on-site Polk County School Board assignments, students are required to be fingerprinted at the Polk County School Board Office and undergo a background check at the student’s expense.
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EEC 2270 - Strategies for Working with Young Children with Special Needs in Inclusive Settings
3 hours Lecture, 3 credits
Lower-Division College Credit
Prerequisites: EEC 2271
This course introduces the concept of inclusion of young children (birth through five years of age) with special needs and their families. The course emphasizes the inclusion model, an awareness of attitudes and theory, and the play product stages. In addition to the inclusion theme throughout the course, the content provides training for adults who work with children and families with special needs to apply techniques that enhance developmental play, organize the environment, promote emergent literacy opportunities, manage challenging behaviors, and develop partnerships among parents and professional and community agencies.
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EEC 2271 - Introduction to Working with Young Children with Special Needs and Their Families
3 hours Lecture, 3 credits
Lower-Division College Credit
This course introduces young children (birth through five years of age) with special needs within the context of their families, including observation techniques for identification and referral. The content includes possible causes for developmental delays, disabilities, and established conditions; a historical overview of federal laws; biases and attitudes of children with disabilities; the importance of early identification; and the critical periods of development for children. The curriculum also includes general information about specific disabling conditions such as sensory impairments, health problems, chronic illnesses, and learning disabilities, as well as physical, cognitive, communicative, behavioral, and neurological disorders.
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EET 1084C - Introduction to Electronics
2 hours Lecture, 2 hours Lab, 3 credits
Lower-Division College Credit
This course provides an introduction to the application of electricity and electronics, including electric and electronic components, circuits, and devices. This course in the fundamentals of DC and AC electric circuit theory provides the student with a study of computer electronics, the methods of analyzing circuits, the use of circuit models to solve electrical problems, and the application of circuit techniques to semiconductor and discrete components.
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EME 2040 - Introduction to Technology for Educators
3 hours Lecture, 3 credits
Lower-Division College Credit
This course discusses the application of instructional design principles for the use of technology that enhances the quality of teaching and learning in the classroom. The course includes hands-on experience with educational media; emerging technologies; and hardware, software, and peripheral tools for the personal computer; as well as discussion of data-driven decision-making processes. The course identifies appropriate software for classroom applications; procedures for integrating technologies (with an emphasis on their legal and ethical use); and effective instructional strategies for teachers and students with regard to research, analysis, and demonstration of technology. The curriculum provides an overview of the Florida Educator Accomplished Practices, Sunshine State Standards, the Professional Educator Competencies, and the National Educational Technology Standards.
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EMS 1059C - Emergency Medical Responder
3 hours Lecture, 3 credits
Lower-Division College Credit
Corequisites: CEV 2319 (Not required if the student holds a Healthcare Provider CPR-AED certification that does not expire before the end of the term)
The Emergency Medical Responder is an integral part of the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) System. The term “Emergency Medical Responder” is applied to the first individual who arrives at the scene regardless of the individual’s type of credential. This course provides students with the core information, skills, and attitudes to function in the capacity of a first responder. Students attend the EMS Skills Lab to demonstrate, practice, and verify competency in basic EMS skills. In addition to the scheduled class lab hours, students are required to attend TEAM Day, complete CPR training, and verify competency in the EMS Skills Lab.
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EMS 1158 - Emergency Medical Technology
6 hours Lecture, 6 credits
Lower-Division College Credit
Prerequisites: EMS 1059C
Corequisites: EMS 1158L
This course prepares the student for initial employment as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT). Instruction includes current information and techniques, as well as the development of professional attitudes practiced by an EMT when providing out-of-hospital emergency medical care. This is an intensive course that requires careful planning of school, work, and home schedules to accomplish. Students are advised to contact the Program Director for additional information and scheduling details.
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EMS 1158L - Emergency Medical Technology Lab/Clinical
11 hours Lab, 11 hours Clinical, 5 credits
Lower-Division College Credit
Prerequisites: EMS 1059C
Corequisites: EMS 1158
This course emphasizes demonstration, practice, and competency verification in basic EMS skills when utilizing equipment and supplies found on an ambulance. This course provides EMS skill instruction and competency verification through clinical sites and the EMS Skills Laboratory. Clinical rotations include: 16 hours in a hospital emergency department, 4 hours of nursing home rotation, and an 80-hour internship with 20 calls on an Advanced Life Support Unit. In addition to the scheduled class lab hours, students are required to attend TEAM Day, complete CPR training, and verify skill competency in the EMS Skills Lab.
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EMS 2010 - Body Systems for the Paramedic
3 hours Lecture, 3 credits
Lower-Division College Credit
This course presents basic information on the structure and function of the human body. The course emphasizes the general concepts of anatomy and physiology applied for the assessment and management of emergency patients by the paramedic in the pre- hospital field area. The nervous, cardiovascular, and respiratory systems are covered. The United States Department of Transportation (USDOT) National Standard Paramedic Curriculum objectives for anatomy and physiology are covered.
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EMS 2603 - EMT-Paramedic I
10 hours Lecture, 10 credits
Lower-Division College Credit
Prerequisites: Proof of current State of Florida EMT License Certification and EMS 2010, or BSC 1084C, or BSC 2085C and BSC 2086C
Corequisites: EMS 2603L
This course is the first of a three-term sequence of instruction for the EMT-Paramedic. The Department of Transportation’s 1998 Curriculum Modules of instruction that are covered include Preparatory Airway Management and Patient Assessment. This is an intensive course that requires careful planning of school, work, and home schedules to accomplish. Students are advised to contact the Program Director for additional information and scheduling details.
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EMS 2603L - EMT-Paramedic I Lab/Clinical
18 hours Lab, 18 hours Clinical, 5 credits
Lower-Division College Credit
Corequisites: EMS 2603
This is the first term of a three-term clinical/lab sequence. EMS skill instruction and competency verification occurs at clinical sites and in the EMS Skills Lab. Hospital and EMS clinical hours described are the average hour requirements students generally need to demonstrate competency. EMS clinical experience consists of: 80 ambulance hours/20 calls, 96 hours of hospital clinical experience, attendance at TEAM Day events, and documented competency in lab skills.
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EMS 2604 - EMT-Paramedic II
10 hours Lecture, 10 credits
Lower-Division College Credit
Prerequisites: EMS 2603 and EMS 2603L
Corequisites: EMS 2604L
This course is the second of a three-term sequence of instruction for the EMT- paramedic and is a continuation of EMT-Paramedic I (EMS 2603). The Department of Transportation’s 1998 Curriculum Modules of instruction that are covered include Trauma and Medical Emergencies I.
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EMS 2604L - EMT-Paramedic II Lab/Clinical
18 hours Lab, 18 hours Clinical, 5 credits
Lower-Division College Credit
Prerequisites: EMS 2603 and EMS 2603L
Corequisites: EMS 2604
This is the second clinical program of a three-term sequence. The course consists of EMS skill instruction and competency verification that takes place at clinical sites and the EMS Skills Lab. The hospital and EMS clinical hours described are the average hour requirements students generally need to demonstrate competency. EMS clinical experience consists of 200 ambulance hours/40 calls, 48 hours of hospital clinical experience, completion of the required intubation clinical experience, attendance at TEAM Day events, and documented competency in lab skills. Note that additional hours and/or calls may be required.
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EMS 2605 - EMT-Paramedic III
8 hours Lecture, 8 credits
Lower-Division College Credit
Prerequisites: EMS 2604 and EMS 2604L
Corequisites: EMS 2605L
This course is a continuation of EMT-Paramedic II (EMS 2604). This is the third semester of a three-term sequence of instruction for the EMT-Paramedic. The Department of Transportation’s 1998 Curriculum Modules of instruction that are covered include Medical Emergencies II, Special Considerations, Assessment Based Management, and Ambulance Operations.
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EMS 2605L - EMT-Paramedic III Lab/Clinical
18 hours Lab, 18 hours Clinical, 4 credits
Lower-Division College Credit
Prerequisites: EMS 2604 and EMS 2604L
Corequisites: EMS 2605L
This course provides the third semester in a clinical program that is a three- term sequence. The final semester includes a field internship that provides a final evaluation of the student’s EMS field knowledge, skill, and professional attitude. The hospital and/or EMS clinical hours described are the average hour requirements students generally need to demonstrate competency. EMS clinical experience for this term consists of 220 ambulance hours/40 calls, completion of the required intubation clinical, inclusion of a pediatric clinical experience, attendance at TEAM Day events, and documented competency in lab skills. Note that additional hours and/or calls may be required.
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ENC 0015 - Developmental Writing I
3 hours Lecture, 3 credits
College Preparatory
This course is for students who need a developmental course in writing. It includes a thorough review of English usage. Students practice writing a variety of sentence patterns and organizing paragraphs, and also receive an introduction to library research. The instructor may require additional laboratory practice. Students taking this class must take Developmental Writing II (ENC 0025) next. Credit in this course does not count toward graduation.
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ENC 0025 - Developmental Writing II
3 hours Lecture, 3 credits
College Preparatory
Prerequisites: ENC 0015 or appropriate placement examination score
This course, a continuation of Developmental Writing I (ENC 0015), includes a review of English usage and instruction in the writing of sentences, paragraphs, and essays. Students are introduced to library research and write a short research paper. The instructor may require additional laboratory practice. Credit in this course does not count toward graduation.
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ENC 2210 - Introduction to Technical and Professional Writing
3 hours Lecture, 3 credits
Lower-Division College Credit
Prerequisites: ENC 1101
This course prepares students for careers in business, industry, or government and provides instruction in the specialized skills of technical and professional writing. Through familiarity with long and short reports, graphic illustrations, and directions and instructions, students develop criteria for judging and producing technical and professional writing. Controlled group work, oral presentations, and practice in resume writing and interviewing builds the confidence and skills needed to produce competitive, promotable employees.
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ENL 2010 - Survey of British Literature: Beginnings to the 18th Century
3 hours Lecture, 3 credits
Lower-Division College Credit
Prerequisites: ENC1102
This survey course acquaints students with the literary history of Great Britain, from its beginnings to the eighteenth century. Through readings, discussions, films, and papers, students study major works and their authors in relation to historical and literary trends. This course begins with the Old English period and continues through the eighteenth century. The student may take this course in sequence with Survey of British Literature: 19th and 20th Centuries (ENL 2022) or individually.
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ENL 2022 - Survey of British Literature: 19th and 20th Centuries
3 hours Lecture, 3 credits
Lower-Division College Credit
Prerequisites: ENC 1102
This survey course acquaints students with the literary history of Great Britain during the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. Through readings, discussions, films, and papers, students study major works and their authors in relation to historical and literary trends. This course specifically examines the nineteenth century Romantics and Victorians, as well as twentieth century works. The student may take this course in sequence with Survey of British Literature: Beginnings to the 18th Century (ENL2010) or individually.
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ENL 2330 - Introduction to Shakespeare
3 hours Lecture, 3 credits
Lower-Division College Credit
Prerequisites: ENC 1101
This course provides a survey of selected masterpieces by Shakespeare. The curriculum includes excerpts from the sonnets, tragedies, and comedies. Students study the background of his sonnets and plays, and examine his life and the period in which he lived. Students study the structure and content of representative comedies and tragedies.
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EPI 0001 - Classroom Management
3 Institutional credits, 40 Contact hours
This course prepares the preprofessional teacher to create an effective learning environment in the classroom. Through the use of written communication to parents in English and another language, the preprofessional teacher demonstrates how classroom procedures, rules, and consequences support the classroom philosophy and the expectations from the Federal and State No Child Left Behind (NCLB) mandate stating that every child can learn. This course provides a variety of techniques and ideas to increase the preprofessional teacher’s knowledge and skills. The course covers one or more Florida Educator Accomplished Practices (FEAPs). Evidence of the student’s mastery of FEAP competencies are placed in a portfolio.
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EPI 0002 - Instructional Strategies
3 Institutional credits, 40 Contact hours
This course prepares the preprofessional teacher to plan a detailed, three-tiered lesson that addresses the differentiated needs of students’ learning styles in the classroom, while integrating Next Generation Sunshine State Standards and including English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) accommodations. The preprofessional studies the importance of high expectations, motivational strategies, and effective communication in instruction. This course covers one or more Florida Educator Accomplished Practices (FEAPs). Evidence of the student’s mastery of FEAP competencies are placed in a portfolio.
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EPI 0003 - Technology
3 Institutional credits, 40 Contact hours
This course prepares the preprofessional teacher to utilize technology in creating a PowerPoint presentation that includes an objective-based lesson plan, Next Generation Sunshine State Standards, electronic resources, various forms of traditional and alternate assessment strategies, and English for Speakers of Other Languages ( ESOL) accommodations. The preprofessional teacher demonstrates the use of technology to manage, evaluate, and improve instruction. The course covers one or more Florida Educator Accomplished Practices (FEAPs). Evidence of the student’s mastery of FEAP competencies are placed in a portfolio.
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EPI 0004 - Teaching and Learning
3 Institutional credits, 40 Contact hours
In this course, the preprofessional develops a lesson plan for content area that is capable of measuring higher level thinking skills, while incorporating the Next Generation Sunshine State Standards and providing the teaching modalities for a class of students with varied learning styles. The course requires the preprofessional to plan instructional activities that draw upon human development learning theories and concepts. The course covers one or more Florida Educator Accomplished Practices (FEAPs). Evidence of the student’s mastery of FEAP competencies are placed in a portfolio.
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EPI 0010 - Foundations of Research-based Practices in Reading
3 Institutional credits, 40 Contact hours
This course provides the preprofessional teacher with a substantive study of language structure and function, as well as tools to aid in cognition of phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension. Further, it provides a study of the integration of reading components associated with learning. Instruction in this module is grounded in scientifically-based reading research as a mechanism to affect instructional practice. This course requires the preprofessional to create a one-week reading lesson plan for shared and guided reading that includes Next Generation Sunshine State Standards, incorporates all five of the major reading components, and includes a language experience approach component for English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) students.
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EPI 0020 - Professional Foundations
2 Institutional credits, 30 Contact hours
This course provides the preprofessional teacher with the foundation for becoming a productive member of the teaching profession. The course provides a study of the organization and administration of the public school, the laws governing teachers, the Code of Ethics, professional conduct, ESOL educational requirements, and the purpose of schools by using a variety of educational websites and through writing a 3-5 page summary. This course develops a professional perspective and provides a basic background of the profession of teaching. The course covers one or more Florida Educator Accomplished Practices (FEAPs). Evidence of a student’s FEAPs mastery of FEAP competencies are placed in a portfolio.
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EPI 0030 - Diversity
2 Institutional credits, 30 Contact hours
This course provides the preprofessional teacher with a study of the variety of backgrounds and cultures that may be found in a typical classroom. The course requires the preprofessional teacher to write a paper describing how to create a classroom environment free of bias. Course discussion includes meeting the needs of diverse learners such as English Language Learners (ELL) students, English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) students, Exceptional Student Education (ESE) students, low achieving students, and those with varied learning styles. The course covers one or more Florida Educator Accomplished Practices (FEAPs). Evidence of a student’s mastery of FEAP competencies are placed in a portfolio.
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EPI 0940 - Field Experience Professional Foundation
1 Institutional credits, 15 Contact hours
This course requires the preprofessional teacher to complete 15 hours of field experience in an accredited public, charter, or private school. The field experience provides the preprofessional teacher with an opportunity to gain insight into the instructional process.
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EPI 0945 - Field Experience: Diversity
1 Institutional credits, 15 Contact hours
This course requires the preprofessional teacher to complete 15 hours of field experience designed to give a perspective on the varied background of students in public schools. The course provides for discussion of these experiences so participants can relate prior study of educational theory to their observations of students, as well as student behaviors and interactions in the school setting.
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EPR 0001 - Foundations of Language and Cognition
60 In-Service points
Noncredit
This course provides a study of language structure, function, and cognition for each of the five major components of the reading process. This professional development course allows students to meet the requirements for Competency 1, Foundations of Language and Cognition, of the Reading Endorsement Add-On Certification Program.
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EPR 0002 - Foundations of Research-Based Practices in Reading
60 In-Service points
Noncredit
This course provides a survey of scientifically-based reading research as the foundation of comprehensive instruction. The principles of this research synchronize and scaffold the material in each of the major components of the reading process toward mastery. This professional development course meets the requirements for Competency 2, Foundations of Research-Based Practices in Reading, of the Reading Endorsement Add-On Certification Program.
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EPR 0003 - Applied Data Analysis for Principals and Teachers
60 In-Service points
Noncredit
This course provides a study of the role of assessments in guiding reading instruction and instructional decision making when gauging the reading progress of struggling readers. This professional development course meets the requirement for Competency 3, Foundations of Assessment, of the Reading Endorsement Add-On Certification Program.
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EPR 0004 - Foundations of Differentiation
30 In-Service points
Noncredit
Corequisites: EPR 0005
This course provides a study of the varying strategies that are successful with students from differing instructional profiles, including students with disabilities and students from diverse populations. This professional development course meets the requirements for Competency 4, Foundations in Differentiation, of the Reading Endorsement Add-On Certification Program. This course must be taken simultaneously with Application of Differentiated Instruction (EPR 0005).
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EPR 0005 - Application of Differentiated Instruction
30 In-Service points
Noncredit
Corequisites: EPR 0004
This course provides a study of the application of strategies for students from differing instructional profiles, including students with disabilities and students from diverse populations. This professional development course meets the requirements for Competency 5, Application of Differentiated Instruction, of the Reading Endorsement Add-On Certification Program. This course must be taken simultaneously with Foundations of Differentiation (EPR 0004).
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EPR 0006 - Demonstration of Accomplishment
60 In-Service points
Noncredit
This course applies skills and information regarding reading development to reading instruction. The course discusses strategies and assessments that provide evidence for increased student reading proficiency in struggling students, including students with disabilities and students from diverse populations. This professional development course meets the requirements for Competency 6, Demonstration of Accomplishment, of the Reading Endorsement Add-On Certification Program.
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ESC 1000 - Survey of Earth Science
3 hours Lecture, 3 credits
Lower-Division College Credit
Prerequisites: Placement at the college level or completion of required college preparatory courses
This course examines the Earth through the study of concepts and principles related to geology, geophysics, oceanography, meteorology, and astronomy. The application of these principles to environmental problems, and other specific problems of current interest, are explored. Demonstrations and multimedia presentations enhance the presentation of the course material.
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EST 1511 - Motors and Controls
3 hours Lecture, 3 credits
Lower-Division College Credit
Prerequisites: Completion of Engineering Technology core requirements or permission of the Program Director
This course provides a study of the theory of operation of Direct Current (DC) and Alternating Current (AC) motors. Motor components, forces, NEMA ratings, and nameplate information are identified and defined. Inverter and Pulse Width Moderator (PWM) drives are explained, as well as AC to DC rectifiers and signal regeneration for 3-phase systems. A laboratory for AB PowerFlux menu navigation is included in the course.
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EST 1535 - Automated Process Control
3 hours Lecture, 3 credits
Lower-Division College Credit
Prerequisites: EST 1542 or permission of the Program Director
This course includes instruction in Proportional Integral Derivative (PID) Loop No Restriction of development and tuning, RSLOGIX 5000, Fuzzy Logic 12 design and development, ladder logic programming and troubleshooting, Data Highway and Ethernet applications. Students work with trainers and software simulations to build the concepts of PID in the classroom, and then use extensive hands-on lab work for practice. Foundations in ladder logic, Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), and automation are reinforced with specific training in RSLogix, Rockwell Fieldbus, Data Highway, and Ethernet networking applications for process control systems.
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EST 1540 - Industrial Applications
3 hours Lecture, 3 credits
Lower-Division College Credit
Prerequisites: Completion of Engineering Technology core requirements or permission of the Program Director
This course explores industrial use of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) in presentations, labs, and research. Multi-function 14 PLC’s and their applications are studied in class and at real-world industrial sites. Supply Chain/Logistics and materials flow, high-tech manufacturing and processing uses for robotic lines, conveyors, switches, and PLCs in various settings are explored, including ladder logic, video feed, and IR control for product movement and identification. Industry representatives provide hands-on experiences within the local workforce (where allowable), and computer simulations and labs provide instruction in PLC and robotic placement and use in industrial settings.
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EST 1542 - Introduction to Programmable Logic Controllers
3 hours Lecture, 3 credits
Lower-Division College Credit
Prerequisites: Completion of Engineering Technology core requirements or permission of the Program Director
This course covers fundamental ladder logic, programmable controller theory and application techniques, and design and troubleshooting of PLC-based (Programmable Logic Controller) systems in classroom presentations, lab construction and redesign, simulation trainers, and multi-modal software learning labs. Basic instruction sets are presented and reinforced by computer-based training simulations. Hands-on replications of PLC functions are created in the lab with Rockwell/Allen Bradley and comparable PLC components.
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ETD 1320C - Introduction to Computer-Aided Drafting
3 hours Lecture, 1 hour Lab, 3 Contact hours
Lower-Division College Credit
This course provides design and non-design individuals with the basic skills to produce and manipulate drawings and sketches in a computer environment. Basic 2-dimensional drawings and editing tools, objects on layers, text, and dimensioning are some of the fundamental topics covered. Efficiency tools aimed at the improvement of productivity and enhancement are introduced, along with instructions on formatting and simple customization of drawings and sketches for plotting.
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ETI 1110 - Introduction to Quality
3 hours Lecture, 3 credits
Lower-Division College Credit
This course introduces the student to the tools and techniques utilized to measure, maintain, and continuously improve quality to ensure that products and processes meet the quality standards required in the advanced manufacturing environment.
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ETI 1181 - Quality Systems and Workplace Dynamics
2 hours Lecture, 2 credits
Lower-Division College Credit
Prerequisites: Completion of the Engineering Technology Program core requirements or permission of the Program Director
This course introduces the student to the basic concepts and protocols of modern quality systems found in advanced manufacturing facilities. Topics include Total Quality Management (TQM) and the International Standards Organization (ISO) standards for system quality and environmental quality management; this includes items such as controls, statistical process control, and manufacturing methodologies.
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ETI 1403 - Introduction to Advanced Manufacturing Technology
1 hour Lecture, 1 credits
Lower-Division College Credit
This course provides a study of integrated architecture and automated systems in advanced manufacturing facilities. Students interact with a variety of automation software and hardware and have a hands-on experience with Rockwell Automation components. Students develop a basic understanding of motors and drives, controllers, networks, and integrated architecture in the manufacturing setting.
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ETI 1420 - Manufacturing Processes and Materials
3 hours Lecture, 3 credits
Lower-Division College Credit
This course provides an overview of the manufacturing processes utilized in advanced manufacturing facilities, as well as the materials most likely to be encountered. Students are introduced to the concepts of lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, supply chain, and basic business practices.
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ETI 1622 - Concepts of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma
3 hours Lecture, 3 credits
Lower-Division College Credit
Prerequisites: Completion of the Engineering Technology Program core requirements and or the permission of the Program Director.
This course provides an introduction to the fundamentals of Lean techniques, based on the concepts in the Toyota Production System model of business function operating systems. A comprehensive overview of the Lean and Six Sigma methodologies including the Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, and Control (DMAIC) process improvement paradigm will be presented.
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ETI 1701 - Industrial Safety
3 hours Lecture, 3 credits
Lower-Division College Credit
This course covers the skills needed to create and maintain a safe and productive work environment as defined by OSHA regulations that are applicable to advanced manufacturing facilities. Handling and disposal of hazardous materials are also emphasized.
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ETI 1931 - Special Topics in Modern Manufacturing
3 hours Lecture, 3 credits
Lower-Division College Credit
Prerequisites: Completion of the Engineering Technology Program core requirements or permission of the Program Director
This course consists of individualized topics relating to the modern manufacturing environment. Students explore international trade issues; labor and government relationships in manufacturing; LEAN and Six Sigma implementation; and the process improvement initiative, green and eco-technology in manufacturing, alternative energy and conservation techniques, water/wastewater resources, predictive and preventative maintenance as it relates to return-on-investment (ROI) and systems scheduling, Supply Chain Management systems, and other issues related to the world of high-tech manufacturing and distribution.
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ETI 1949 - Manufacturing Internship
2 hours Lecture, 2 credits
Lower-Division College Credit
Prerequisites: Completion of the Engineering Technology Program core requirements or permission of the Program Director
This course allows students to apply theoretical principles to a real-life situation under the academic supervision of the program director. Students employed in industry are required to select a problem from outside their area of expertise. Students can arrange to work in any area manufacturing facility for a minimum of 60-clock hours. A formal report is required.
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ETM 1010C - Mechanical Measurements and Instrumentation
2 hours Lecture, 2 hours Lab, 3 credits
Lower-Division College Credit
This course provides the foundation for both mechanical and electronic measurement techniques encountered in the advanced manufacturing environment. The course integrates conceptual measurements with various mechanical and electronic measuring instruments and their usage.
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ETM 2315C - Hydraulics and Pneumatics
3 hours Lecture, 3 hours Lab, 4 credits
Lower-Division College Credit
Prerequisites: Completion of the Engineering Technology Program core requirements or permission of the Program Director
This course is an introduction to the basic hydraulic and pneumatic systems and devices found in advanced manufacturing facilities. Underlying scientific principles and their practical applications are covered. The laboratory reinforces the principles learned through hands-on experiments.
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EVR 1001C - Environmental Science
3 hours Lecture, 2 hours Lab, 4 credits
Lower-Division College Credit
Prerequisites: Placement at the college level or completion of all required college preparatory courses.
This course provides students with an opportunity to investigate environmental issues through classroom and laboratory activities, background research, and classroom discussion. The course focuses on the general scientific principles of biology, ecology, and geology in describing the environment and how humans interact with and affect the environment. This course may include field trips.
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FIL 1000 - Introduction to Film
3 hours Lecture, 3 credits
Lower-Division College Credit
This course provides an introduction to film studies and cinema. While students study the technical aspects of films, the emphasis of the course is film appreciation. This course increases students’ visual literacy, acquaints students with the history of cinema, provides students with the vocabulary and methods to critically analyze films, and nurtures an appreciation of cinema as a unique art form.
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FIN 2000 - Principles of Finance
3 hours Lecture, 3 credits
Lower-Division College Credit
Prerequisites: Placement at the college level or completion of required college preparatory courses
This course provides the necessary background for courses in business finance, financial management, monetary theory, public finance, and other related subjects. The curriculum emphasizes the following major topics: the efficiency of the financial system, the creation of capital in the financial systems, and the transfer of claims to wealth in the financial system.
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FIN 3403 - Financial Management
3 hours Lecture, 3 credits
Upper-Division College Credit
Prerequisites: ACG 3024 or ACG 2071
This course focuses on financial decision making within a corporate form of enterprise. An analysis is conducted of the sources and uses of funds. Emphasis is placed on working capital management, capital budgeting techniques, and short and long term financing, as well as the relationship between capital structure and the value of the firm.
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FRE 1130 - First Year French I
5 hours Lecture, 5 credits
Lower-Division College Credit
This is the beginning course in the French language and culture. The curriculum incorporates extensive vocabulary through the development of listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills within the context of various French culture experiences. A communicative approach to learning a language is the focus; students are encouraged to become involved with the language on a daily basis.
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FRE 1131 - First Year French II
5 hours Lecture, 5 credits
Lower-Division College Credit
Prerequisites: FRE 1130 or Permission of Instructor
This course is a continuation of First Year French I (FRE 1130). Students continue the study of the language, and incorporate and apply additional vocabulary and structure to improve skills.
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FRE 2230 - Second Year French I
5 hours Lecture, 5 credits
Lower-Division College Credit
Prerequisites: FRE 1131 or Permission of Instructor
This course is a progression from First Year French II (FRE 1131) with increased emphasis on communication skills. Students develop and apply intermediate vocabulary and structure.
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FRE 2231 - Second Year French II
5 hours Lecture, 5 credits
Lower-Division College Credit
Prerequisites: FRE 2230 or Permission of Instructor
This course intensifies students’ incorporation and application of intermediate vocabulary and structure; advances the development of listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills; and promotes the study of culture.
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GEB 1011 - Introduction to Business
3 hours Lecture, 3 credits
Lower-Division College Credit
Prerequisites: Placement at the college level or completion of required college preparatory courses in reading and writing courses
This course examines the role and function of business enterprise within an economic framework. This course analyzes the interrelationships of management, marketing, production, and finance. This course helps the student select his or her field of business specialization and also provides a foundation for advanced courses in business.
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GEB 1091 - Leadership Fundamentals
3 hours Lecture, 3 credits
Lower-Division College Credit
This course is an introduction to the accepted principles and practices of leadership. The curriculum explores the cultural, organizational, and personal behavioral aspects that contribute to effective leadership. Emphasis is placed on analyzing the differences between transactional and transformational leadership. The function of personal values and characteristics in a leadership context are also explored.
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GEB 2350 - Introduction to International Business
3 hours Lecture, 3 credits
Lower-Division College Credit
This course provides an overview of the environment, concepts, and distinct characteristics of international business. The course discusses the interrelationships among culture, law, and the material and economic environments of global business. Topics include country-market differences, and trade and investment patterns, as well as the international financial environment, issues in business-government relations, and strategies for international business.
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GEB 3213 - Communications in Business
3 hours Lecture, 3 credits
Upper-Division College Credit
Prerequisites: ENC 1101
This course is designed to teach oral and written communication skills as applied to business settings. Topics include listening skills, verbal and nonverbal messages, presentation skills, channels of communication, and written skills in business correspondence.
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GEB 3356 - International Business
3 hours Lecture, 3 credits
Upper-Division College Credit
This course is designed as an overview of the principal aspects of conducting international business. Domestic and international business characteristics are compared, and international political and legal environments are studied. The curriculum includes international trade theory, foreign exchange, export and import strategies, negotiations and diplomacy, and human resource management in the global marketplace.
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GEB 4376 - Entrepreneurial Management
3 hours Lecture, 3 credits
Upper-Division College Credit
This course examines the issues faced by innovators and/or managers who want to create new business ventures in a global economy. The course encourages students to develop guidelines, skills, and approaches for launching new businesses or new ventures within a company.
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GEB 4891 - Strategic Planning and Management
3 hours Lecture, 3 credits
Upper-Division College Credit
Prerequisites: MAN 4504
This course emphasizes strategic planning and strategy implementation in an organization. The curriculum presents the skills needed to perform internal and external audits, identify problems, formulate goals and objectives, develop action plans, and evaluate the effectiveness of the outcomes of these plans. Case studies are used to promote decision-making ability.
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GEO 1200 - Introduction to Physical Geography
3 hours Lecture, 3 credits
Lower-Division College Credit
This course discusses the processes of weather, climate, and land forms, and analyzes the relationships among these phenomena on the earth. Through lectures, slides, films, and special reports, students study soils, water, and vegetation, as well as the impact of humankind’s use of them in a geographic setting.
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GEO 1420 - Introduction to Cultural Geography
3 hours Lecture, 3 credits
Lower-Division College Credit
This course provides a descriptive study of the human cultural impact on the world, with emphasis on population makeup, location, and distribution, as well as on the natural environment and resources, and the type of economy used by populations. Through lectures, films, and special reports, students examine the interrelationship between these factors and human cultural expression.
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GLY 2010C - Physical Geology
3 hours Lecture, 3 hours Lab, 4 credits
Lower-Division College Credit
Prerequisites: Placement at the college level or completion of required college preparatory courses
This course introduces the internal and external features of the Earth such as minerals and rocks; plate tectonics; igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic processes; paleontology (fossils); economic resources; and groundwater and environmental pollution. The laboratory involves practical application of tools and techniques used in geology for identification of minerals, rocks and fossils; measurement of the magnitude and epicenter of earthquakes; and interpretation of geomorphology and landforms using topographic maps.
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GRA 1204C - Computerized Desktop Publishing
2 hours Lecture, 2 hours Lab, 3 credits
Lower-Division College Credit
Prerequisites: DIG 2000
This course covers the process of digital graphic production, from the conceptual beginnings to the final output of a client’s product. Students apply hands-on training in industry-standard software to support graphic production needs for print, digital presentation, and Internet publication.
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HIM 1000C - Fundamental Applications of Health Information Management
3 hours Lecture, 3 credits
Lower-Division College Credit
Prerequisites: HSC 1531, BSC 1084C, and CGS 1061C
This course introduces the essential application principles of Health Information Management. The history of the Health Information Management profession as it applies to present and future career opportunities is discussed. The course introduces healthcare organizations and licensing/accrediting bodies. Students investigate the content of the acute care health record including form design, format, and documentation requirements. Confidential and ethical issues of patients’ healthcare information are covered.
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HIM 1012 - Legal Aspects of Health Information Management
2 hours Lecture, 2 credits
Lower-Division College Credit
Prerequisites: HIM 1000C, CGS 1061C, and BSC 1084C
This course studies the role of the Health Information Management (HIM) professional regarding federal and state laws governing release and protection of healthcare documents. HIPAA, patient rights, advance directives, and retention guidelines are covered.
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HIM 1222C - Basic ICD-9-CM Coding Guidelines and Principles
6 hours Lecture, 4 credits
Lower-Division College Credit
Prerequisites: BSC 1084C and HSC 1531
This course focuses on the principal applications for coding of disease processes and identified conditions, as well as procedures in accordance with the official ICD-9-CM Coding Guidelines. Students practice appropriate code selection and sequencing. This is a fast-paced course which requires extensive work outside of the classroom.
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HIM 1400C - Healthcare Delivery Systems
2 hours Lecture, 2 credits
Lower-Division College Credit
Prerequisites: HIM 1000C
This course investigates non-acute healthcare delivery systems and focuses on accreditation, risk management, case management, and prospective payment systems. Students practice the use of data registries and the electronic record.
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HIM 1442 - Pharmacology for Health Information Management Professionals
2 hours Lecture, 2 credits
Lower-Division College Credit
Prerequisites: HSC 2554; or Corequisites: OST 2612C and OST 2613C for Medical Records Transcription Majors
This course discusses the actions and side effects of the most commonly prescribed drugs and introduces the laboratory tests utilized in medicine. This course studies therapeutic drugs, as well as the indications and contraindications associated with drug therapy and related disease processes. This course introduces terms (by body system), used by healthcare practitioners to describe laboratory, radiology, and pathology procedures, as well as pharmacological products. Antibiotics, antiviral drugs, IV fluids, blood products, anesthetics, and chemotherapeutic agents are covered. Students practice abstracting key information from the medical record to assist and improve physician documentation and to ensure all valid conditions are coded.
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