Catalog/Handbook 2013-14 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Course Descriptions
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CJK 0392 - Crossover Handgun Transition
24 Contact hours
Vocational Credit
This is a required course associated with the Correctional Crossover to Law Enforcement and the Law Enforcement Crossover to Corrections. Topics include safety, nomenclature, loading and reloading, malfunction drills, grips and target acquisition. Practical application will be demonstrated with the handgun during daylight and night time. Objectives include those established by the Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission.
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CJK 0422 - Dart-Firing Stun Gun
8 Contact hours
Vocational Credit
Prerequisites: Permission of the Program Director
This course provides the officer with fundamental knowledge of and use of a dart-firing stun gun. Upon completion, the officer will have a better understanding of how a dart-firing stun gun works, what effects a dart-firing stun gun has on a human body and the necessary medical considerations for individuals exposed to a dart-firing stun gun. Additionally, this course satisfies the statutory requirements of F.S. 943.1717(2) for an officer to use a dart-firing stun gun in Florida. Objectives include those established by the Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission.
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CJL 1062 - Constitutional Law
3 hours Lecture, 3 credits
Lower-Division College Credit
AA Elective: Yes
This course examines the United States and Florida Constitutions, and emphasizes leading cases dealing with arrest, search and seizure, confessions, and the rules of evidence.
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CJL 1100 - Criminal Law
3 hours Lecture, 3 credits
Lower-Division College Credit
AA Elective: Yes
This course explores the history, principles, and application of criminal law procedures for criminal justice officers.
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CJL 2130 - Criminal Evidence and Procedure
3 hours Lecture, 3 credits
Lower-Division College Credit
AA Elective: Yes
This course provides a study of the U.S. Constitution (particularly the Bill of Rights and the Fourteenth Amendment) as it relates to the functioning of the criminal justice system. This curriculum emphasizes individual rights, due process, and civil liberties.
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CJL 3010 - Legal Aspects of Criminal Justice
3 hours Lecture, 3 credits
Upper-Division College Credit
AA Elective: No
This course examines the legal dimensions of various law enforcement decision-making stages including stopping and frisking the individual, the arrest, search and seizure of property, wiretapping, and interrogation. The student analyzes federal and state court decisions that affect law enforcement and corrections operations today.
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CJL 3510 - The American Court System
3 hours Lecture, 3 credits
Upper-Division College Credit
AA Elective: No
This course provides a study of the structures and goals of offices of prosecution and criminal trial courts, including the processes of charging, adjudicating, and sentencing defendants.
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CNT 2405C - Hardening the Infrastructure
3 hours Lecture, 1 hour Lab, 3 credits
Lower-Division College Credit
Prerequisites: CET 2660C, CET 1610C, and CTS 1347C
AA Elective: No
This is an advanced-level security course that trains students to evaluate and strengthen networks from attack. Coverage includes: network defense fundamentals, hardening routers and Access Control Lists (ACLs), implementing Internet Protocol Security (IPSec) and Virtual Private Networks (VPNs), advanced Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), securing wireless networks, designing and configuring Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS), and designing and configuring firewall systems.
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CNT 2503 - Fundamentals of Voice and IP Telephony
3 hours Lecture, 3 credits
Lower-Division College Credit
Prerequisites: CTS 2110C or CET 1174C
AA Elective: No
This course discusses advances in the telecommunications and networking fields. The curriculum includes an exploration of the history, current technology, hardware, software, and future direction of telecommunications and networking. Students participate in real-world case studies dealing with system design, cabling, telecommunications, and networking.
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CNT 2510C - Wireless Networking Security
3 hours Lecture, 1 hour Lab, 3 credits
Lower-Division College Credit
Prerequisites: CET 2850C, CET 2660C, and CTS 1347C
AA Elective: No
This advanced course prepares students to secure Wireless Local Area Networks (WLANs) of all sizes. This is an intense, hands-on class that utilizes the latest enterprise Wireless LAN security and auditing equipment from leading vendors. This course addresses the most up-to-date WLAN intrusion and DoS (Denial of Service) tools and techniques, the functionality of the 802.11i amendment to the 802.11 standard, the inner-workings of each Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP) type used with wireless LANs today, and every class and type of WLAN security solution available on the market, from wireless intrusion prevention systems to wireless network management systems.
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CNT 2511C - Wireless LAN Analysis
3 hours Lecture, 1 hour Lab, 3 credits
Lower-Division College Credit
Prerequisites: CET 2850C and CTS 1347C
AA Elective: No
This is an advanced course that provides the necessary skills to analyze and troubleshoot wireless Local Area Networks (LANs). The course provides a thorough study of the 802.11 frame structure and the frame exchange processes specified by the 802.11 standard, as well as extensive hands-on training in the installation, configuration, and utilization of market-leading analysis products.
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COP 1000 - Introduction to Programming
3 hours Lecture, 3 credits
Lower-Division College Credit
Prerequisites: Placement at the college level or completion of required college preparatory courses in mathematics; and CGS 1061 or CGS 1100
AA Elective: Yes
This course discusses the design of structured programs and related problem-solving techniques. Students survey programming languages and environments including BASIC and C++. Hands-on labs are used to reinforce class work.
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COP 1170 - Programming in Visual Basic
3 hours Lecture, 3 credits
Lower-Division College Credit
Prerequisites: COP 1000
AA Elective: Yes
This course introduces the BASIC programming language with an emphasis on problem solving in general, technical, and engineering arenas. Students study code in BASIC and create applications for use in a graphical user interface. Hands-on labs are used to reinforce class work.
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COP 2224 - Programming in C++
3 hours Lecture, 3 credits
Lower-Division College Credit
Prerequisites: COP 1000
AA Elective: Yes
In this course, students are introduced to the C++ programming language environment with an emphasis on problem solving in technical and engineering arenas. Students code in C++ and create standard application interfaces. Hands-on labs are used to reinforce class work.
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COP 2800 - Programming in Java
3 hours Lecture, 3 credits
Lower-Division College Credit
Prerequisites: COP 1000
AA Elective: No
This course provides hands-on experience and the skills required to develop fundamental programs in Java. Java is presented as a development language utilized primarily in web-based problem solving. Students practice coding in Java and utilize various programming structures in the Java coding environment.
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COP 2801 - JavaScript Fundamentals
3 hours Lecture, 3 credits
Lower-Division College Credit
Prerequisites: COP 1000 or CGS 1555
AA Elective: No
This course introduces scripting languages used to enhance Web documents. The course focuses on the use of scripts and their relationship to the Web environment. Students develop applications using a scripting language such as Visual Basic, JavaScript, and/or Perl.
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COP 3177 - Advanced.NET
3 hours Lecture, 3 credits
Upper-Division College Credit
Prerequisites: Admission to the BAS in Supervision and Management—Business Information
AA Elective: No
This course presents software development practices specific to the NET development environment for use in business and industry. Utilizing current and emerging techniques this course focuses on the basics of web-based software development and maintenance.
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COP 3331 - Advanced Java
3 hours Lecture, 3 credits
Upper-Division College Credit
Prerequisites: Admission to the BAS in Supervision and Management—Business Information Technology Program and COP 2800
AA Elective: No
This course provides a study of the skills and theory required to develop applications using the Java programming language. Further, this course surveys the basics of structured and object-oriented programming techniques found popular among professional programmers to build visually interesting Graphic User Interfaces (GUIs) and Web-based applications.
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COP 3835 - Web Application Development
3 hours Lecture, 3 credits
Upper Division College Credit
Prerequisites: CGS 3840
AA Elective: No
This course explores multiple development environments, methodologies, and technologies in the creation of web-based applications. Critical thinking in problem-solving scenarios is utilized to create real-world examples of web applications. Current web development tools including HTML, XHTML, and XML are integral components of this computer programming experience.
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CRW 2001 - Creative Writing
3 hours Lecture, 3 credits
Lower-Division College Credit
AA Elective: Yes
This course on creative writing introduces the basics of writing poetry, fiction, and drama through study of selected text examples, use of exercises in specific writing techniques, application of professor- and peer-feedback to enhance the revision process, and submission for possible publication. This course is also offered in the Honors format. For Honors Program sections, Honors Program permission is required.
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CTS 1102 - Survey of Operating Systems Technologies
3 hours Lecture, 3 credits
Lower-Division College Credit
AA Elective: No
This course surveys a selection of current and emerging operating systems that may include industry standards such as DOS-, Windows-, and UNIX-based environments. Students practice the use of file management systems, hardware and software installation processes, and various system maintenance and utility operations. Students also survey troubleshooting and repair techniques for various system faults, and are introduced to advanced topics in operating systems including, but not limited to, network connections.
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CTS 1162C - Windows 7 Configuration
3 hours Lecture, 1 hour Lab, 3 credits
Lower-Division College Credit
Prerequisites: CET 1600C or CTS 2110C
AA Elective: No
This course focuses on the configuration of Microsoft’s Windows 7 desktop operating system. Topics covered include: installation and upgrading, post-installation system settings, security features, and network connectivity. Additionally, the curriculum provides a study of Windows 7 applications, system optimization, and troubleshooting mobile computing. The course content prepares the student for Microsoft’s MCTS 72-680 exam.
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CTS 1347C - Server 2008 Network Infrastructure Configuration
3 hours Lecture, 1 hour Lab, 3 credits
Lower-Division College Credit
Prerequisites: CET 1600, CTS 2110C, and CTS 2345C
AA Elective: No
This course focuses on configuring a Microsoft’s Windows Server 2008 network infrastructure. Topics covered include: routing and remote access, Network Access Protection (NAP), network authentication, IPv4 and IPv6 addressing, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Domain Name System (DNS) replication, Windows Internet Name Service (WINS), Distributed File System (DFS), Internet Protocol Security (IPSec), storage technologies and server security compliance. The course content prepares the student for Microsoft’s MCTS 70-642 exam.
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CTS 1441 - Database Fundamentals
3 hours Lecture, 3 credits
Lower-Division College Credit
Prerequisites: CGS 1100 or CGS 1061C
AA Elective: No
This course introduces a relational database management system. The curriculum emphasizes practical planning, design, and database building skills. Students develop database management skills and maintain a database and its environment as expected by business and industry. Hands-on labs are used to reinforce class work.
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CTS 2106C - Linux Fundamentals
3 hours Lecture, 1 hour Lab, 3 credits
Lower-Division College Credit
Prerequisites: CTS 2110C and CET 1600C
AA Elective: No
This entry-level course provides a practical introduction to the Linux Operating System. The course introduces students to the information and skills needed to manage all Linux distributions. Coverage includes the Linux desktop, as well as basic Linux functional tools including Linux Help Resources; Linux Administration; Linux Shell and Command Line; Linux Directories and Files; Linux Text Editors; Linux Processes, Network Configuration, and Hardware; Linux Services; and Security.
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CTS 2110C - A+ Practical Application
3 hours Lecture, 1 hour Lab, 3 credits
Lower-Division College Credit
AA Elective: No
This course provides the skills required to install, configure, upgrade, and maintain PC workstations, as well as the Windows OS and SOHO networks. Students utilize troubleshooting techniques and tools to effectively and efficiently resolve PC, OS, and network connectivity issues, and to implement security practices. Job titles in some organizations that are descriptive of the careers that this course addresses may be: Enterprise Technician, IT Administrator, Field Service Technician, PC or Support Technician, etc. Ideally, the A+ Practical Application student has successfully completed CET 1174C, Network Computer Maintenance and Repair, or is taking the course simultaneously.
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CTS 2301 - Linux Network Services
3 hours Lecture, 3 credits
Lower-Division College Credit
Prerequisites: CTS 2322
AA Elective: No
This advanced course emphasizes the set up, management, and maintenance of a network infrastructure using Linux services. In this course, students apply information to configure a Domain Name System (DNS) server using BIND, use Dynamic Host Configuration Protocols (DHCPs) for managing networks, set up a print server, set up a network printing server using the Common Unix Printing System (CUPS), use Samba to connect to Windows, configure a mail server, use OpenSLP, use Squid as an http/https proxy, monitor network traffic, and deploy Tomcat.
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CTS 2311 - Linux Security
3 hours Lecture, 3 credits
Lower-Division College Credit
Prerequisites: CTS 2301
AA Elective: No
This advanced course discusses how to secure Linux environments, services, workstations, and servers. In this course, students study Linux network security vulnerabilities, implementation of security on a Linux workstation and server, utilization of cryptography, implementation of network security in a Linux environment, installation and configuration of firewalls on a Linux server, use of packet filters to enhance security, utilization of Application Level Gateways, implementation and support of Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) in a Linux environment, and implementation of Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS).
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CTS 2314C - Network Defense and Counter Measures
3 hours Lecture, 1 hour Lab, 3 credits
Lower-Division College Credit
Prerequisites: CET 2660C, CTS 2106C, and CTS 1347C
AA Elective: No
This hands-on, advanced-level security course allows students to study and implement various defensive strategies and technologies on networks. Coverage includes: cryptography, hardening Windows, ethical hacking techniques, security on the Internet, risk analysis, security policies, and analyzing packets. This course teaches prevention techniques and provides a study of risk analysis and security policy creation in a blended technology environment.
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CTS 2321 - Linux System Administration I
3 hours Lecture, 3 credits
Lower-Division College Credit
Prerequisites: CTS 2106C
AA Elective: No
This course emphasizes basic Linux Server administration skills. It provides the information and skills to install and manage Linux servers in small and medium-sized networks. In this course, students study how to update and monitor a Linux server; perform administrative tasks; manage users and groups; provide basic system security; manage the Linux file system; manage software installation; manage system initialization, system processes, and services; connect the server to the network; and provide basic network services such as printing, web access, and remote access.
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CTS 2322 - Linux System Administration II
3 hours Lecture, 3 credits
Lower-Division College Credit
Prerequisites: CTS 1321
AA Elective: No
This course covers advanced Linux Server administration skills. In this course, students install and setup a Linux server, configure the network manually, configure network services, secure a Linux Server, manage backup and recovery, develop shell scripts, compile software from a source, and manage hardware and component changes.
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CTS 2339C - Exchange Server 2010 Configuration
3 hours Lecture, 1 hour Lab, 3 credits
Lower-Division College Credit
Prerequisites: CTS 1347C; and CTS 2345C or CTS 2357C
AA Elective: No
This course focuses on the skills necessary to install, configure and maintain Microsoft Exchange Server 2007. Topics include: installing and configuring Exchange servers, creating and modifying recipients and public folders, maintaining and optimizing the messaging system, monitoring and reporting on the messaging system, troubleshooting messaging issues, and managing data recovery and disaster recovery of a messaging environment. The course requires the student to apply Microsoft networking and Active Directory services skills. The content of this course prepares the student for Microsoft’s MCTS 70-236 exam.
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CTS 2342C - Server 2008 Enterprise Administration
3 hours Lecture, 1 hour Lab, 3 credits
Lower-Division College Credit
Prerequisites: CTS 2345C and CTS 1347C
AA Elective: No
This course focuses on the skills necessary to design and plan a Windows Server 2008 Network and Active Directory infrastructure in large environments. Topics include: designing for network access, planning for Terminal Services, designing Active Directory forests and domains, designing an enterprise-level group policy strategy, designing branch office deployment strategies, designing and implementing a Public Key Infrastructure, designing for software updates and compliance management, designing operating system virtualization strategies, and planning for business continuity and data availability. A strong background in Microsoft networking and Active Directory Services is required. This course prepares the student for Microsoft’s MCITP 70-647 Pro-Level exam.
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CTS 2343C - Server 2008 Application Infrastructure Configuration
3 hours Lecture, 1 hour Lab, 3 credits
Lower-Division College Credit
Prerequisites: CTS 2345C and CTS 1347C
AA Elective: No
This course focuses on the skills necessary to deploy, configure, and manage the applications that come with Windows Server 2008. This includes: Windows Deployment services, Hyper-V and virtual machines, Terminal Services, Web Services, File Transfer Protocol (FTP) Services, Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP) services, Certificate Services and SharePoint Services. This course assumes the enrolling student can apply basic Microsoft networking and Active Directory services skills. This course content prepares the student for Microsoft’s MCITP 70-643 exam.
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CTS 2345C - Server 2008 Active Directory Configuration
3 hours Lecture, 1 hour Lab, 3 credits
Lower-Division College Credit
Prerequisites: CET 1600C or CTS 2110C
AA Elective: No
This course focuses on the configuration of Active Directory in Microsoft’s Windows Server 2008 network operating system. Topics covered include: configuring, managing, and supporting user and computer accounts, groups, Domain Name System (DNS) zones, and client settings; group policy objects; the new Active Directory Lightweight Directory Service and Active Directory Rights Management Service; backup and recovery; and communication security. The course content prepares the student for Microsoft’s MCTS 70- 640 exam.
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CTS 2346C - Server 2008 Administration
3 hours Lecture, 1 hour Lab, 3 credits
Lower-Division College Credit
Prerequisites: CTS 2345C and CTS 1347C
AA Elective: No
This course focuses on the skills necessary to administer Windows Server 2008 and assumes the enrolling student has basic skills with Microsoft networking and Active Directory services. Topics covered include: Server 2008 deployment, installation of server roles, security, Distributed File System (DFS), server backups, restores, planning for business continuity, and troubleshooting hardware, software and networking issues. The course content prepares the student for Microsoft’s MCTS 70-646 exam.
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CTS 2370C - VMware View: Virtualizing the Desktop
3 hours Lecture, 1 hour Lab, 3 credits
Lower-Division College Credit
Prerequisites: CTS 2411C and CTS 2374C
AA Elective: No
This course prepares the server-oriented system administrator with the information, skills, and abilities to build and run VMware virtual desktop infrastructure using VMware View. Focus is on View configuration and management using View Connection Server and View Composer.
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CTS 2374C - VMware vSphere Install, Configure, Manage v5.1
3 hours Lecture, 1 hour Lab, 3 credits
Lower-Division College Credit
Prerequisites: CET 1600C; CTS 2411C; and CTS 2391C
AA Elective: No
This course prepares students to assume the role of a server administrator with the information, skills, and abilities to build and run a VMware vSphere environment. This course focuses on installation and configuration of VMware ESXi hosts and the VMware vCenter Server. This course also emphasizes the management of ESXi hosts and virtual machines with vCenter Server. Students practice and apply the skills of an IT professional to prepare for VMware Certified Professional on vSphere 5 (VCP5) certification.
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CTS 2391C - Administering Windows Server 2012
3 hours Lecture, 1 hour Lab, 3 credits
Lower-Division College Credit
Prerequisites: CTS 2393C
AA Elective: No
This course allows students to practice, apply, and demonstrate the skills and information necessary to administer a Windows Server 2012 Infrastructure in an enterprise environment. The three Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA) exams collectively validate that the skills for implementing, managing, maintaining, and provisioning services and infrastructure in a Windows Server 2012 environment have been acquired. This Microsoft Official Academic Course is mapped to the 70-411 Administering Windows Server 2012 exam objectives.
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CTS 2392C - Configuring Windows Server 2012 Advanced Services
3 hours Lecture, 1 hour Lab, 3 credits
Lower-Division College Credit
Prerequisites: CTS 2391C
AA Elective: No
This course primarily covers advanced configuration of services necessary to deploy, manage, and maintain a Windows Server 2012 infrastructure. Topics include advanced networking services, Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS), identity management, rights management, Federated services, network load balancing, failover clustering, business continuity, and disaster recovery.
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CTS 2393C - Installing and Configuring Windows Server 2012
3 hours Lecture, 1 hour Lab, 3 credits
Lower-Division College Credit
Prerequisites: CET 1600C, CTS 2110C and CTS1162C
AA Elective: No
This course focuses on the skills and information required to implement a core Windows Server 2012 Infrastructure into an existing enterprise environment. This course primarily covers the initial implementation and configuration of those core services, such as Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS), networking services, and Hyper-V configuration.
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CTS 2411C - Information Storage Management
3 hours Lecture, 1 hour Lab, 3 credits
Lower-Division College Credit
Prerequisites: CET 1600C, CET1174C, and CTS 2110C
AA Elective: No
In this course, students practice and apply the skills needed to manage advanced storage systems, protocols, and architectures. Study includes the use of Storage Area Networks (SAN), Network-Attached Storage (NAS), Fibre Channel Networks, Internet Protocol SANs (IPSAN), Internet Small Computer System Interface (iSCSI), and Content-Addressable Storage (CAS) in classic and virtualized data centers, as well as in a cloud environment.
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CTS 2433 - Programming SQL
3 hours Lecture, 3 credits
Lower-Division College Credit
Prerequisites: CTS 2442 or COP 1006
AA Elective: No
This course provides the technical skills necessary to implement a Structured Query Language (SQL) server-client-server database management system. The course includes configuration, data integrity, and Transact-SQL elements. Information regarding writing queries and storing procedures, creating triggers, and publishing data on the WWW (World Wide Web) is also covered.
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CTS 2442 - Database Applications
3 hours Lecture, 3 credits
Lower-Division College Credit
Prerequisites: CTS 1441C
AA Elective: No
This course is a continuation of Database Fundamentals (CTS 1441C), and develops practical applications with a relational database management system. Students develop database applications intended for use in a graphical user interface. Students apply some programming to achieve these objectives. Hands-on labs are used to reinforce class work.
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CTS 2450 - Business Intelligence and Data Mining
3 hours Lecture, 3 credits
Lower-Division College Credit
Prerequisites: CTS 2442
AA Elective: No
This course provides an introduction to various data mining and business intelligence techniques. The course focuses on how these techniques are applied in the corporate environment to better manage business processes, and how data analysis is utilized to achieve business success.
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CVT 1000 - Introduction to Cardiovascular Technology
3 hours Lecture, 3 credits
Lower-Division College Credit
Prerequisites: Acceptance into the Cardiovascular Technology Program
AA Elective: No
This course is an overview of the cardiovascular technology field, from diagnostic and interventional cardiology to radiology, and the differences between the two. Related medical terminology, and the different national accrediting bodies, societies, and examination bureaus are discussed. This course introduces students to patient care, education, and management. The curriculum emphasizes patient identification, patient transportation with proper body mechanics, medical-legal ethics, patient confidentiality, and the required pre-procedure tests for cardiac catheterization (including chest x-ray, normal versus abnormal lab values, and the treatment of issues related to these tests). Students gain the skills to use hemodynamic monitors and record baseline vital signs, and to explain procedures and answer questions for patients and families. The curriculum includes an introduction to supervised basic hemodynamic monitoring before, during, and after procedures, including arrhythmia recognition.
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CVT 1220 - Cardiovascular Pharmacology
3 hours Lecture, 3 credits
Lower-Division College Credit
Prerequisites: CVT 1000C
AA Elective: No
This course provides the pharmacological background necessary to function within the clinical setting of the cardiac catheterization lab. Emphasis is placed on drug classification, routes of administration, modes of action, indications and contraindications, treatments for adverse reactions, normal dosages, and drug effects on patient hemodynamics. Venipuncture is introduced, as well as pre-procedural therapeutic therapies with proper dosing per individual patient protocol. This course provides a study of ECG arrhythmia recognition in relation to medications and intra-procedural complications.
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CVT 1261 - Cardiovascular Anatomy and Physiology
3 hours Lecture, 3 credits
Lower-Division College Credit
Prerequisites: CVT1000C and BSC 2086C
AA Elective: No
This course continues studies from Anatomy and Physiology I/II with a detailed study of adult and fetal cardiopulmonary anatomy, vasculature, and physiology in relation to the cardiac catheterization lab clinical experience. This course also covers the etiology, pathophysiology, and clinical manifestations and treatments of related cardiac, pulmonary, and peripheral diseases. Practical application covers arterial blood gas analysis, and introduces valve calculations, cardiac output calculations, and other hemodynamic calculations. This course continues the study of cardiac waveforms and ECG.
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CVT 1800L - Cardiovascular Pre-Practicum
8 hours Lab, 2 credits
Lower-Level College Credit
Prerequisites: Acceptance into the Cardiovascular Technology Program
AA Elective: No
This course utilizes supervised clinical practice in the Polk State College Cardiac Catheterization Lab. Students apply skills and information gained from demonstrations and instruction during application of patient assessment techniques, patient care skills, and sterile techniques, as well as familiarization with pertinent equipment used in the catheterization lab when performing duties during the circulation and scrub roles. The curriculum also provides a focus on preparation of both sterile supplies and the patient for diagnostic heart catheterizations and peripheral procedures. Instruction includes an appropriate introduction to radiation safety.
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CVT 2100L - Cardiovascular Practicum I
16 hours Clinical, 3 credits
Lower-Division College Credit
Prerequisites: Acceptance into the Cardiovascular Technology Program
AA Elective: No
This course is a supervised clinical introduction that allows students to apply information and skills gained from didactic instruction in patient assessment and care, and demonstrate their familiarization with lab equipment in relation to scrub and circulating roles. Students observe and perform duties to prepare patients and prepare the needed sterile trays for heart catheterization and peripheral procedures.
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CVT 2110L - Cardiovascular Practicum II
16 hours Clinical, 3 credits
Lower-Division College Credit
Prerequisites: CVT 2100L
AA Elective: No
This course provides the clinical experience for the diagnostic procedures performed in the cardiovascular lab based off didactic class topics. This clinical experience, under the close supervision of a clinical instructor, allows students to gain more in-depth experience for pre- and post-cardiac catheterization activities, hemodynamic monitoring, and cardiac pressure waveform recognition and calculations. The clinical practice includes circulation, scrubbing, recording, and manipulation of imaging systems during diagnostic cardiovascular procedures. Students are introduced to Stress Testing and Holter Monitoring. This practicum includes up to three additional hours of hands-on lab time in them catheterization lab.
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CVT 2120L - Cardiovascular Practicum III
24 hours Clinical, 5 credits
Lower-Division College Credit
Prerequisites: CVT 2110L
AA Elective: No
This course allows students to gain more in-depth clinical experience in invasive cardiology including pre- and post-cardiac catheterization activities, diagnostic and interventional cardiac and vascular procedures, hemodynamic monitoring and calculations, and application of critical care therapies. Clinical practice includes duties in circulating, scrubbing, and monitoring roles, as well as manipulation for imaging equipment during both diagnostic and interventional procedures. This practicum includes up to three additional hours of hands-on lab time in the catheterization lab.
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CVT 2211 - Critical Care Applications
3 hours Lecture, 3 credits
Lower-Division College Credit
Prerequisites: CVT 2421C
AA Elective: No
This course provides a survey of the theory and application of critical care measures in medical emergencies. Study includes various topics such as emergency airways and temporary pacemakers. Students review the protocols used for Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and then take the ACLS certification test. In addition, comprehensive computerized practice exams for the RCIS registry review are administered during the course in the College computer lab.
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CVT 2420C - Invasive Cardiology I
3 hours Lecture, 3 credits
Lower-Division College Credit
Prerequisites: CVT 1261
AA Elective: No
This course introduces students to the pioneers of catheterization and to the procedures performed in the cardiac catheterization lab. Students continue applications relevant to coronary and peripheral arterial systems, and practice the ability to distinguish anatomical features demonstrated on different radiographic projections. A foundation of aseptic and sterile technique is introduced, from scrub technique and preparation, to handling ancillary equipment. Ancillary equipment applications include identification and setup of bubble-less manifolds and transducers, sheaths, catheters, wires, balloons and stents, and other pertinent devices used during coronary and peripheral catheterizations. Students build skills in patient assessment and cardiac waveform and arrhythmia recognition during hemodynamic monitoring.
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CVT 2421C - Invasive Cardiology II
3 hours Lecture, 3 credits
Lower-Division College Credit
Prerequisites: CVT 2420C
AA Elective: No
This course provides students with a study of the relationship between various cardiac disease processes and the interventions used to correct them. The effects of coronary artery disease, myocardial infarction, angina, heart failure, cardiomyopathies, pericardial issues, valvular disease, and congenital anomalies are covered with each event’s effect on hemodynamic monitoring. Various formulae and calculations are used in the catheterization lab to determine cardiac output, vascular resistance, valve areas, and shunts with detailed analysis of arterial and venous pressure waveforms of the heart and periphery. Students routinely differentiate between pressure waveforms of the heart, as well as the appropriate scale used to record information with regard to hemodynamic monitoring. Students analyze and differentiate normal and abnormal waveforms, and explore the cause and effect of each.
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CVT 2500 - EKG Interpretation
3 hours Lecture, 3 credits
Lower-Division College Credit
Prerequisites: Acceptance into the Cardiovascular Technology Program
AA Elective: No
This course relates electrophysiological principles of the EKG components to heart function. Students identify the individual components of the EKG complex and discuss the best lead placement for a diagnostic EKG versus lead placement for intra-procedural monitoring. After identifying rhythm rules, students differentiate between normal and abnormal rhythm strips and paced rhythms, in correlation with known pathologies. Students demonstrate the ability to identify heart rhythms and arrhythmias and gain the ability to set up a 12-lead EKG with interpretation of rhythm strips.
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CVT 2511 - Radiation Biology and Safety
3 hours Lecture, 3 credits
Lower-Division College Credit
Prerequisites: Acceptance into the Cardiovascular Technology Program.
AA Elective: No
This course provides the student with the fundamental principles of radiobiology and safety. The interaction of ionizing radiation with biological systems, the early and late effects of radiation exposure, the body factors that affect response to radiation, and the basic principles of radiation protection and monitoring are covered. The curriculum emphasizes the best diagnostic imaging principles for proper c-arm manipulation while using settings to reduce patient and staff exposure.
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CVT 2843L - Cardiovascular Practicum IV
28 hours Clinical, 6 credits
Lower-Division College Credit
Prerequisites: CVT 2120L
AA Elective: No
This course provides an in-depth clinical experience in invasive cardiology including pre- and post-catheterization activities, cardiovascular techniques and procedures, and hemodynamic monitoring. Clinical practice of skills continues and includes circulating, scrubbing with panning, and manipulation of imaging equipment during diagnostic and interventional procedures. The curriculum includes up to three additional hours of hands-on lab time in the classroom catheterization lab.
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CVT 2844L - Cardiovascular Practicum V
28 hours Clinical, 6 credits
Lower-Division College Credit
Prerequisites: CVT 2843L
AA Elective: No
This course is the final practicum and provides a more in-depth clinical experience to polish skills in the cardiac catheterization lab. Clinical practice covers pre- and post- catheterization activities, cardiovascular techniques and procedures, hemodynamic monitoring, scrubbing with panning and manipulation of imaging equipment during diagnostic and interventional procedures, and circulating. This practicum includes up to four additional hours of hands-on lab time in the classroom catheterization lab.
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DAA 2540C - Musical Theatre Dance
1 hour Lecture, 2 hours Lab, 2 credits
Lower-Division College Credit
AA Elective: No
This course provides an introductory study of musical theatre dance techniques and styles as they are related to a specific performance experience (e.g., creative dramatics performance or musical). Students participate in designated rehearsals and performances.
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DEP 2004 - Human Development
3 hours Lecture, 3 credits
Lower-Division College Credit
AA Elective: Yes
This course provides a study of normal human growth and development, from conception throughout the life span. The curriculum focuses on the fundamental changes that represent physical, cognitive, and psychosocial development, as well as discusses the interrelationship between the environment and the individual. This course is also offered in Honors format. For Honors Program sections, Honors Program permission is required.
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DEP 2402 - Family Psychology
3 hours Lecture, 3 credits
Lower-Division College Credit
AA Elective: Yes
This course examines the physical, social, intellectual, and personal characteristics of the human being during early, middle, and late adulthood. The course investigates key events in adult and family life such as marriage, choice of occupation, parenthood, and retirement; developmental tasks and stages are also discussed.
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DIG 2000 - Introduction to Digital Media
3 hours Lecture, 3 credits
Lower-Division College Credit
AA Elective: Yes
This course explores the avenues of contemporary digital design and highlights the importance of process, innovation, and communication. Students become familiar with design projects including traditional print projects, sophisticated websites, interactive digital media, and motion graphics. The course focuses on developing and refining the design concept and the execution strategy.
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DIG 2030C - Digital Video and Sound
2 hours Lecture, 1 hour Lab, 3 credits
Lower-Division College Credit
AA Elective: No
This course introduces the concepts, principles, tools, and techniques for telling visual stories and producing, assembling, and mixing digital video and audio. The course focuses on story conception, creativity, planning, and organizational skills as components of the production process. The course topics include story elements, screenplay and script-writing software, video personnel, budgets and scheduling, formats and terminologies, lighting, audio, safety precautions, messaging techniques, audience research, shot types, video software, hardware, tools and resources, DSLR (digital single-lens reflex) cameras, video capture, editing, titling, post production techniques, output formats, and distribution.
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DIG 2109C - Digital Imaging Fundamentals
2 hours Lecture, 1 hour Lab, 3 credits
Lower-Division College Credit
AA Elective: Yes
This course introduces the concepts and principles of digital imaging and the tools and techniques of image capture, creation, manipulation, and integration when working with still images. The curriculum provides a study of composition, layout, color theory, and image capture and output using industry-standard software.
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DIG 2284C - Advanced Digital Video and Sound
2 hours Lecture, 1 hour Lab, 3 credits
Lower-Level College Credit
Prerequisites: DIG 2030C
AA Elective: No
This is an advanced course in video production that builds on skills acquired in a basic video class, and allows students to explore additional equipment and techniques. Students are exposed to extended video projects, documentaries, staged interviews, news reporting, commercials, and other genres. The curriculum includes advanced storytelling, lighting, audio, titling, animation, composition, special effects, advanced editing, safety concerns, and audio/video selection and setup. Special emphasis is given to creating complex team-based video projects with fixed deadlines. Students must demonstrate an ability to plan, record, and edit complicated video productions for on-air or large presentation purposes before the end of the course.
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DIG 2292C - Digital Post Production
2 hours Lecture, 1 hour Lab, 3 credits
Lower-Level College Credit
Prerequisites: DIG 2030C
AA Elective: No
This course includes a detailed exploration into editing theory, workflow, and post-production tasks. Students explore non-linear video and audio editing techniques for digital video and movie making. Additionally, students use innovative techniques to create and edit videos and movies based on storyboards, camera work, sound, animations, special effects, photographs, drawings, text, and other media. The curriculum includes exporting finished videos in a variety of formats and bit rates including DVDs, Blu-ray, web, mobile, and various multimedia file formats. Industry standard video, audio, animation, special effects, and conversion software and utilities are explored.
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DIG 2330C - Lighting Design and Techniques
2 hours Lecture, 1 hour Lab, 3 credits
Lower-Level College Credit
AA Elective: No
This course provides a theoretical basis and practical skills in lighting theory and techniques for digital video. Topics include lighting and safety, exposure, color theory, human vision, lighting quality, lighting controls, light types (i.e., sunlight, tungsten, fluorescent, LEDs, HMI, xenon, soft lights, and hard lights), lighting techniques, composition, scene lighting, interview setups, studio lighting, specialized lighting, electricity, power distribution, use of a light meter, signal monitoring, and postproduction lighting techniques. Students focus on the art of visual storytelling through lighting and camera movement.
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DIG 2341C - Motion Graphics for Digital Media
2 hours Lecture, 1 hour Lab, 3 credits
Lower-Level College Credit
Prerequisites: DIG 2109C
AA Elective: No
This course provides a study of digital postproduction techniques used for film, animation, video, digital media, and the web. Students explore fundamental concepts for the creation of three-dimensional motion graphics, lighting, and animation. Focus is placed on digital media components, as well as video, web, and screen outputs for specialty projects. Advanced techniques in digital compositing, sequencing, animation of type, transitions, visual effects, keying, green screening, and computer-aided digital production are introduced. Students integrate finished products with other software applications to create high quality output.
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DIG 2430C - Digital Storytelling
2 hours Lecture, 1 hour Lab, 3 credits
Lower-Level College Credit
AA Elective: No
This course combines elements of the visual arts and digital media to provide students with a foundation in story development, storytelling, script analysis, and screenwriting. Students engage in hands-on activities to explore the workflow process used by directors, cinematographers, and producers. Students review and analyze scripts, engage in conceptualization and screenwriting, create non-linear and interactive story structures, read supporting materials, view media for discussion, create and pitch story concepts, develop detailed storyboards, and create a final screenplay for production. Software applications for the creation of concept art, storyboarding, screenwriting, and related storytelling concepts are also introduced.
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DIG 2500C - Fundamentals of Interactive Design
2 hours Lecture, 1 hour Lab, 3 credits
Lower-Division College Credit
AA Elective: No
This course introduces students to a systematic approach to developing media and visual communication in an approachable, interactive manner. Students evaluate user-interface designs across platforms including web, video, graphic, and print media; animated sequences; software applications; gaming platforms; and entertainment options to determine their effectiveness and usability. Human-computer interaction, optimization and performance issues, ease-of-use, content delivery, functionality, design principles, and resources and tools are also examined. Students combine audio, video, imaging, animation, and other media formats to construct an interactive product using industry-standard software.
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DIG 2940 - Digital Media Internship and Portfolio Development
1 hour Lecture, 2 hours Lab, 3 credits
Lower-Division College Credit
AA Elective: No
This course applies the skills and information gained throughout media technology courses in practical experiences, the development of a portfolio, and the building of a resume. Field trips and seminars are included. Students contract with the instructor for experiences tailored to their interests in media technology.
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DSC 3079 - Foundations of Public Safety
3 hours Lecture, 3 credits
Upper-Division College Credit
AA Elective: Yes
This introductory course in the public safety field emphasizes efficiency and effectiveness for public safety professionals. Students study the different agencies that make up the public safety field, their effectiveness and societal impacts, and their history and development.
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DSC 4012 - Terrorism
3 hours Lecture, 3 credits
Upper-Division College Credit
AA Elective: No
This course examines the competing ideologies of a variety of social and political entities (both international and domestic) that give rise to terrorism and the implications of these conflicts for the criminal justice system.
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DSC 4013 - Homeland Security and Criminal Justice
3 hours Lecture, 3 credits
Upper-Division College Credit
AA Elective: No
This course provides an analysis of homeland safety and security in contemporary society and government.
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EAP 0100 - ESL Communications I
3 hours Lecture, 3 credits
Lower-Division College Credit
AA Elective: No
This course improves communication skills of beginning ESL students. Emphasis is on improving listening and speaking skills in both informal and formal English. Students develop the speaking and listening skills necessary to express themselves accurately and fluently on a variety of social and academic topics. Students study frequently used words in oral contexts and appropriately initiate or respond to simple phrases and questions. Credit in this course does not count toward graduation.
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EAP 0120 - ESL Reading I
3 hours Lecture, 3 credits
Lower-Division College Credit
AA Elective: No
This course focuses on improving vocabulary, comprehension, and reading skills for beginning ESL students, and emphasizes vocabulary development and comprehension of American and cross-cultural topics. Credit in this course does not count toward graduation.
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EAP 0140 - ESL Writing I
3 hours Lecture, 3 credits
Lower-Division College Credit
AA Elective: No
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
AA Elective: No
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
AA Elective: No
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
AA Elective: No
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
AA Elective: No
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
AA Elective: No
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
AA Elective: No
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
AA Elective: No
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
AA Elective: No
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
AA Elective: No
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
AA Elective: No
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
AA Elective: No
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
AA Elective: No
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
AA Elective: No
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
AA Elective: Yes
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
AA Elective: Yes
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
AA Elective: Yes
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
AA Elective: Yes
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 developmental education courses
AA Elective: Yes
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
AA Elective: Yes
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
AA Elective: Yes
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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