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Catalog/Handbook 2013-14 
    
Catalog/Handbook 2013-14 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 
  
  • EDF 1250 - Introduction to Classroom Management


    3 hours Lecture, 3 credits
    Lower-Division College Credit
    AA Elective: Yes

    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
    AA Elective: Yes
    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
    AA Elective: Yes
    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
    AA Elective: Yes
    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
    AA Elective: No
    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
    AA Elective: Yes
    This course provides a study of educational technology including the use of computers, the means to access and evaluate information on the World Wide Web, and the integration of computers and educational technology into a classroom curriculum.


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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)
    AA Elective: No
    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
    AA Elective: No
    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
    AA Elective: No
    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
    AA Elective: No
    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
    AA Elective: No
    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
    AA Elective: No
    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
    AA Elective: No
    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 module of instruction covered in this course is 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
    AA Elective: No
    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
    AA Elective: No
    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
    AA Elective: No
    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
    Developmental Education
    AA Elective: No
    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
    Developmental Education
    Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENC 0015 or appropriate placement examination score
    AA Elective: No
    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 0055 - Developmental Writing Module (1 credit)


    1 hour Lecture, 1 credit
    Developmental Education Course
    Prerequisites: Appropriate placement examination score
    AA Elective: No
    This course is designed to satisfy the requirements of upper-level developmental writing in a modular format. A student scoring within a specific range on the Postsecondary Education Readiness Test (P.E.R.T.), or other placement test, is administered a diagnostic test to identify skills for an individualized learning plan so that the student works only on skills not yet mastered. Possible topics in the learning plan include basic grammar, sentence skills, mechanics and spelling, language usage and style, the craft of writing, and basic research skills.


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  • ENC 0056 - Developmental Writing Module (2 credits)


    2 hours Lecture, 2 credits
    Developmental Education Course
    Prerequisites: Appropriate placement examination score
    AA Elective: No
    This course is designed to satisfy the requirements of upper-level developmental writing in a modular format. A student scoring within a specific range on the Postsecondary Education Readiness Test (P.E.R.T.), or other placement test, is administered a diagnostic test to identify skills to prepare an individualized learning plan so that the student works only on skills not yet mastered. Possible topics in the learning plan include basic grammar, sentence skills, mechanics and spelling, language usage and style, the craft of writing, and basic research skills.


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  • ENC 1101 - College Composition I


    3 hours Lecture, 3 credits
    Lower-Division College Credit
    Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENC 0025 or appropriate placement examination score
    AA Elective: Yes
    This course enables students to demonstrate critical reading skills with selected expository and argumentative literature; apply principles of development, unity, and coherence in college-level writing; select and use appropriately a variety of rhetorical modes in analytical thinking and writing; demonstrate a command of college-level sentence skills in writing that evidences sentence variety and complexity, precise vocabulary, and appropriate diction, as well as standard English grammar, spelling, usage, and mechanics; and apply basic research and documentation skills.

    This course is also offered in Honors format. For Honors Program sections, Honors Program permission is required.


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  • ENC 1102 - College Composition II


    3 hours Lecture, 3 credits
    Lower-Division College Credit
    Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENC 1101
    AA Elective: Yes
    This course enables students to communicate through writing that demonstrates adequate content development, effective organization, sound logic, audience awareness in choice of vocabulary and appropriate tone, as well as a unified and coherent style with fluent use of standard English. In this course, students demonstrate critical-thinking skills to derive clear understanding of the basic ideas and attitudes expressed in selected readings, as well as thinking and writing skills in four important college-level processes: summarizing, synthesizing, critiquing, and writing impromptu essays. Students write a correctly documented research paper and demonstrate a mastery of CLAST grammar and writing competencies in the revising and editing processes.

    This course is also offered in Honors format. For Honors Program sections, Honors Program permission is required.


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  • ENC 2210 - Introduction to Technical and Professional Writing


    3 hours Lecture, 3 credits
    Lower-Division College Credit
    Prerequisites: ENC 1101
    AA Elective: Yes
    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
    AA Elective: Yes
    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
    AA Elective: Yes
    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
    AA Elective: Yes
    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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  • ENT 1000 - Introduction to Entrepreneurship


    3 hours Lecture, 3 credits
    Lower-Level College Credit
    AA Elective: Yes
    This course provides an overview of the role of entrepreneurial businesses in the United States and the impact of these businesses on the national and global economy. Students evaluate the skills and commitment necessary to successfully operate an entrepreneurial venture. Additionally, students review the challenges and rewards of entrepreneurship as a career choice, as well as the entrance strategies needed to accomplish such a choice.



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  • ENT 2112 - Opportunity Analysis


    3 hours Lecture, 3 credits
    Lower-Level College Credit
    AA Elective: Yes
    In this course, students assess the personal attributes, as well as the skills base, professional talent, and educational and work experiences within an organization that are necessary to create successful business ideas. Students examine the external environment to identify trends and needs in the marketplace for potential business opportunities. Each individual has the opportunity to screen potential business ideas by assessing whether or not these compliment the individual and his/her organization based on an evaluation of its strengths and skills base, as well as the student’s personal, professional, and financial goals. Students develop initial market feasibility analyses to test their concepts through basic market research.



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  • ENT 2942 - Entrepreneurship Practicum


    3 hours Practicum, 1 credit
    Lower-Division College Credit
    Prerequisites: Enrollment in the Business Administration (Entrepreneurship) Program; ENC 1101; MGF 1106 or MAC 1105; and the Permission of the Program Director
    AA Elective: No
    This course is a selected and planned, work-based experience that provides students with an opportunity to enhance workplace skills through supervised practical experiences related to their career objectives. Work site, supervision, and objectives are to be approved by the Program Director. A minimum of 50-clock hours of work-site training and supervision are required to complete the practicum. The Program Director (and/or instructor) evaluates student performance based upon completion of the course objectives and feedback provided by the work-site supervisor. This course is designated to be completed during the last term before graduation and is only for students in the AS-25035 Business Administration (Entrepreneurship) Program.


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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 toward student behaviors and interactions in the school setting.


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  • EPR 0001 - Foundations of Language and Cognition


    60 In-service Hours
    Noncredit

    This course provides for study of six components of reading as a process: comprehension, oral language, phonological awareness, phonics, fluency, and vocabulary. Students demonstrate the use of skills and information provided through this course.


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  • EPR 0002 - Foundations of Research-Based Practices in Reading


    60 In-service Hours
    Noncredit

    This course applies a scaffold approach to student learning using the principles of research-based reading instruction and integrating the six components of reading (i.e., comprehension, oral language, phonological awareness, phonics, fluency, and vocabulary). Students engage in systematic problem-solving processes.


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  • EPR 0003 - Applied Data Analysis for Principals and Teachers


    60 In-service Hours
    Noncredit

    This course provides a study of student assessment methods that enables individuals to select and administer appropriate assessments, analyze data, and inform reading instruction to meet the needs of all students. Students engage in systematic problem-solving processes.


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  • EPR 0004 - Foundations of Differentiation


    60 In-service Hours
    Noncredit
    Prerequisites: EPR 0001, EPR 002, EPR 003, EPR 0004.

    This course provides a comprehensive study of different student learning profiles. Individuals use this information to discuss and apply research-based instructional practices by differentiating process, product, and context. Students engage in systematic problem-solving processes.

     


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  • EPR 0005 - Application of Differentiated Instruction


    60 In-service Hours
    Noncredit
    Corequisites: EPR 0004

    This course provides a culminating practicum experience, allowing students to demonstrate skills and information pertaining to the components of reading, assessment, and data analysis to implement a comprehensive research-based reading plan of instruction for all students. Students engage in systematic problem-solving processes.

     


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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 developmental education courses
    AA Elective: Yes
    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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  • ETD 1320C - Introduction to Computer-Aided Drafting


    3 hours Lecture, 1 hour Lab, 3 Contact hours
    Lower-Division College Credit
    AA Elective: No
    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
    AA Elective: No
    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
    AA Elective: No
    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 credit
    Lower-Division College Credit
    AA Elective: No
    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 basic fluency with 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
    AA Elective: No
    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, the 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
    AA Elective: No
    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 is presented, including the Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, and Control (DMAIC) process improvement paradigm.


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  • ETI 1701 - Industrial Safety


    3 hours Lecture, 3 credits
    Lower-Division College Credit
    AA Elective: No
    This course covers the skills needed to create and maintain a safe and productive work environment as defined by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (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
    AA Elective: No
    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
    AA Elective: No
    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
    AA Elective: No
    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
    AA Elective: No
    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 studied through hands-on experiments.


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  • ETS 1511 - Motors and Controls


    3 hours Lecture, 3 credits
    Lower-Division College Credit
    Prerequisites: Completion of Engineering Technology Program core requirements or permission of the Program Director
    AA Elective: No
    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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  • ETS 1535 - Automated Process Control


    3 hours Lecture, 3 credits
    Lower-Division College Credit
    Prerequisites: EST 1542 or permission of the Program Director
    AA Elective: No
    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, and Data Highway and Ethernet applications. Students work with trainers and software simulations to study the concepts of Proportional-Integral-Derivative (PID) controllers 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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  • ETS 1539 - Instrumentation Systems Safety


    3 hours Lecture, 3 credits
    Prerequisites: Completion of Engineering Technology Program core requirements: ETM 1010C, ETI 1110, ETI 1410, ETI 1710, EET 1084C, and ETD 1320C; or permission of the Program Director
    Corequisites: EST 1535
    AA Elective: No
    This course focuses on the engineering requirements for the specification, design, analysis, and justification of safety instrumented systems for the process industries. Students use practical examples to determine safety integrity levels and evaluate whether proposed or existing systems meet the performance requirements. This course prepares students for the ISA84 SIS Fundamentals Specialist certification exam.


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  • ETS 1540 - Industrial Applications


    3 hours Lecture, 3 credits
    Lower-Division College Credit
    Prerequisites: Completion of Engineering Technology Program core requirements or permission of the Program Director
    AA Elective: No
    This course explores industrial use of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) in presentations, labs, and research. Multi-function 14 PLCs and their applications are studied in class and at real-world industrial sites. Supply Chain/Logistics and materials flow are explored, as well as the use of high-tech manufacturing and processing for robotic lines, conveyors, switches, and PLCs in various settings. This includes a survey of the use of ladder logic, video feed, and infrared (IR) control in 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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  • ETS 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
    AA Elective: No
    This course covers fundamental ladder logic and provides a study of programmable controller theory and application techniques. This includes 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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  • 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 developmental education courses
    AA Elective: No
    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.

    This course is also offered in Honors format. For Honors Program sections, Honors Program permission is required.


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  • EVR 2930 - Special Topics in Environmental Science


    1-3 hours Lecture, 1-3 credits
    Lower-Division College Credit
    AA Elective: Yes
    This course introduces an area of environmental studies that is not given in-depth coverage in other courses. The specialized topics and course content vary by semester, instructor, and section. The class schedule specifies the content each semester. This course, in different content areas, may be repeated for credit.

    This course is also offered in Honors format. For Honors Program sections, Honors Program permission is required.


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  • FIL 1000 - Introduction to Film


    3 hours Lecture, 3 credits
    Lower-Division College Credit
    AA Elective: Yes
    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
    AA Elective: Yes
    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
    AA Elective: No
    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-term 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
    AA Elective: Yes
    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
    AA Elective: Yes
    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
    AA Elective: Yes
    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
    AA Elective: Yes
    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 or Corequisites: Placement at the college level or completion of required developmental education courses in reading and writing.
    AA Elective: Yes
    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.

    This course is also offered in Honors format. For Honors Program sections, Honors Program permission is required.


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  • GEB 1091 - Leadership Fundamentals


    3 hours Lecture, 3 credits
    Lower-Division College Credit
    AA Elective: Yes
    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 2214 - Business Communications


    3 hours Lecture, 3 credits
    Lower-Division College Credit
    Prerequisites: Placement at the college level or completion of required developmental education courses in reading and writing
    AA Elective: Yes

    In this course, students study the underlying principles of written and oral business communications vital for success in today’s workplace. Emphasis is placed on the planning, drafting, editing, analysis, and performance of the various communication duties and formats required in the normal course of business activities. Additionally, students are introduced to business reference sources and all aspects of the formal job application process.


     


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  • GEB 2350 - Introduction to International Business


    3 hours Lecture, 3 credits
    Lower-Division College Credit
    AA Elective: No
    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 - Advanced Communications in Business


    3 hours Lecture, 3 credits
    Upper-Division College Credit
    Prerequisites: ENC 1101
    AA Elective: No
    This course provides a study of oral and written communication skills as applied to business settings. Topics include listening skills, verbal and nonverbal messages, presentation skills, channels of communication, audience analyses, applied research techniques, and written skills in business correspondence.


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  • GEB 3356 - International Business


    3 hours Lecture, 3 credits
    Upper-Division College Credit
    AA Elective: No
    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
    AA Elective: No
    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: ECO 2013 or ECO 2023, and MAN 4504
    AA Elective: No
    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
    AA Elective: Yes
    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
    AA Elective: Yes
    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 developmental education courses
    AA Elective: Yes
    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 1206C - Fundamentals of Typography


    2 hours Lecture, 1 hour Lab, 3 credits
    Lower-Level College Credit
    AA Elective: No
    This course provides a survey of the basic concepts and vocabulary of typography with an emphasis on the expressive potential of the letter form. Students explore typographic constructs and principles regarding the organization, stress, and shape of letter forms and the ways they affect the ideas they communicate. Emphasis is placed on the elements and anatomy of type, as well as its expressive, technical, and visual aspects. Other topics include typefaces, size, leading, line length, kerning, headlines, grids, hierarchy, and the overall character in developing creative elements. Readability in type is examined in the development of publications such as ads, books, brochures, web materials, video, animation, identity systems, and posters.


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  • GRA 2120C - Page Design and Layout


    2 hours Lecture, 1 hour Lab, 3 credits
    Lower-Level College Credit
    AA Elective: No
    This course provides a study of the placement of visual elements on a page and the manipulation of images, text, color, and other graphic elements to create a finished product that incorporates the principles of good design, layout, and aesthetics. Students use a systematic, cumulative, and conceptual design process to develop strong, creative layout solutions. Industry-standard software for page layout and composition is used as students explore theories of design, spatial relationships, idea representation, page elements, and visual and concept communication. Students integrate photographs, illustrations, display elements, text type, and other elements to create brochures, advertisements, flyers, and other products for the printed and projected page.


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  • GRA 2156C - Digital Design and Illustration


    2 hours Lecture, 1 hour Lab, 3 credits
    Lower-Level College Credit
    Prerequisites: DIG 2109C or GRA 2120C
    AA Elective: No
     

    This course provides students with the opportunity to advance their design skills by using digital image editing software and vector illustration to explore visual, conceptual, and technical expressions of digital media. The course content builds upon the student’s previous study of digital design within the larger context of visual literacy and communication, and highlights differences between raster-based and vector-based media. The curriculum includes the implementation of basic creative options such as image creation and manipulation, color correction, and retouching through the use of layers and various selection methods. Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator are used extensively.


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  • GRA 2207C - Advanced Image Editing


    2 hours Lecture, 1 hour Lab, 3 credits
    Lower-Level College Credit
    Prerequisites: DIG 2000, DIG 2109C, OR GRA 2156C
    AA Elective: No
    In this course, graphic design and graphic art students study digital pre-press, preparation, and computer color theory using an image processing application. Students build upon previous study of vector-based and raster-based images to explore creative features, tips, and techniques that improve production capabilities and output quality. Students explore the use of scanning techniques, grayscale, color, file compression, resolution, watermarking, color modes, gamuts, printing options, file types and conversions, lenses and filters, texture and patterns, and images for print, web, and video production, as well as animations and other uses. Industry standard software is used.


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  • GRA 2751C - Visual Design for Web


    2 hours Lecture, 1 hour Lab, 3 credits
    Lower-Level College Credit
    AA Elective: No
    This course provides a study of visual webpage design and Internet architecture that appeal to end-users. Students are introduced to concepts and procedures for planning web sites with strong visual appeal as well as the design process and its functions. Students create material for the World Wide Web with industry-standard web creation tools. Students integrate elements from other graphic software programs in an attractive and functional manner. Additionally, students use color, composition, typography, aesthetics, spacing, usability, symmetry, unity, navigation, image manipulation, file management, forms, and related concepts to explore good layout techniques in visual design projects.


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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
    AA Elective: No
    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
    AA Elective: No
    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
    AA Elective: No
    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
    AA Elective: No
    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
    AA Elective: No
    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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  • HIM 1800L - HIM Fundamental Application Professional Practicum


    8 hours Lecture, 2 credits
    Lower-Division College Credit
    Prerequisites: HIM 1400C and HIM 1012
    AA Elective: No
    This practicum provides students with a supervised experience in an assigned healthcare facility’s Health Information Management (HIM) department. This entry-level practicum provides students with a strong foundation in the technical aspects of HIM. This practicum emphasizes the quantitative and qualitative aspects of assembly/analysis of inpatient/outpatient records, filing and retrieval of healthcare records/documents, and medical-legal procedures/processes. Manual and automated systems for performing the above functions are practiced. The student spends a minimum of 80-contact hours at the assigned facility and should prepare to work one day a week at the assigned facility.


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  • HIM 2211C - Health Information Systems and Data Management


    3 hours Lecture, 2 credits
    Lower-Division College Credit
    Prerequisites: CGS 1100 and HIM 1800L
    AA Elective: No
    This course discusses computer systems in healthcare with emphasis on systems encountered by Health Information departments. Clinical data repositories, community health information networks, telemedicine, the evolvement/advancement of the computerized medical record, and the optical disc are discussed. Students create and maintain databases and apply alternative methods for formatting and presenting data. The course emphasizes the importance of data integrity and its effects on healthcare organizations.


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  • HIM 2214C - Healthcare Statistics


    2 hours Lecture, 2 credits
    Lower-Division College Credit
    Prerequisites: HIM 1000C, and MTB 1103 or MGF 1106
    AA Elective: No
    This course provides students with terms, definitions, and formulas required to compute statistical information applied within healthcare settings. Students compute common healthcare statistics and interpret statistical/reimbursement data. The curriculum focuses on data literacy, research, and presentation.


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  • HIM 2234C - Advanced ICD-9-CM Coding and Reimbursement Methodologies


    6 hours Lecture, 4 credits
    Lower-Division College Credit
    Prerequisites: HIM 1222C
    AA Elective: No
    This advanced coding course is designed to enhance the quality of coding by introducing chart application and Diagnosis Related Group (DRG) logic through practical application. Students practice manual and automated coding and grouping. The Prospective Payment System (PPS), case mix analysis, and billing systems are discussed.


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  • HIM 2253C - CPT Coding Principles and Reimbursement Methodologies


    4 hours Lecture, 4 credits
    Lower-Division College Credit
    Prerequisites: HIM 1222C
    AA Elective: No
    This course emphasizes the rules and regulations governing outpatient, ambulatory, ancillary, physician, and chargemaster (CDM) coding. Students practice and apply skills for accurate and optimal medical, surgical, anesthesia, radiology, laboratory, and pathology coding. Ambulatory Patient Classifications (APCs), Resource-Based Relative Value Scales (RBRVS), fee schedules, and the Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System II and III (HCPCS II and III) are researched. Students investigate and apply coding and billing compliance.


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  • HIM 2506 - Quality Assessment and Compliance


    3 hours Lecture, 3 credits
    Lower-Division College Credit
    Prerequisites: HIM 1800L
    AA Elective: No
    This course investigates quality assurance processes, assessment methodologies, and the uses of their outcomes. Students create and apply assessment tools to assure Health Information Management department and facility-wide compliance.


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  • HIM 2512C - HIM Management and Supervision


    3 hours Lecture, 3 credits
    Lower-Division College Credit
    Prerequisites: HIM 1800L
    AA Elective: No
    In this course, students apply basic supervision/management theories, human relations skills, motivational skills, supervisory principles, and workflow assessments. Job descriptions, policy/procedures, and evaluation tools are researched and developed.


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  • HIM 2810L - Coding Application Practicum


    8 hours Lecture, 1 credit
    Lower-Division College Credit
    Prerequisites: HIM 2234C and HIM 2253C
    AA Elective: No
    This practicum provides students with hands-on experience in coding a compilation of cases from both the inpatient and outpatient arenas. Emphasis is placed on the quality, the sequencing, and the payment selection of specific code assignments. Students are expected to tour an HIM department, and meet with and interview the Admitting and Billing Department (and a coding supervisor). Students receive a minimum of 80 hours of coding practice and should prepare to work one day a week at the assigned facility.


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  • HIM 2820 - Data Quality Management Practicum


    8 hours Lecture, 2 credits
    Lower-Division College Credit
    Prerequisites: HIM 2211C, HIM 2512C, HIM 2253C, and HIM 2234C
    AA Elective: No
    This practicum focuses on coding and reimbursement applications, chart auditing processes, supervision practices, work-flow processes, and project management. The student gains experience in the following arenas: Utilization Management, Risk Management, and Quality Assurance and Database queries. This practicum includes a minimum of 120-contact hours with the facility, and students should prepare to work one day a week at the assigned facility.


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  • HIM 2930 - Health Information Technician Review


    2 hours Lecture, 1 credit
    Lower-Division College Credit
    Prerequisites: HIM 2211C, HIM 2512C, HIM 2253C, and HIM 2234C
    AA Elective: No
    This course provides a comprehensive review of all the competencies studied in the Health Information Management Program. It assists students in preparing for the certification examination, as well as for entry into the Health Information Management field.


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