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All Courses Listed Alphabetically


 
  
  • EEC 1750 - Guidance for Young Children


    3 Credit Hours
    (Fall, Spring Summer)

    A study of principles, methods, guidance and discipline techniques used to promote positive social development in young children; influence of environment and developmental level of child on social behavior.

3 Credit Hours
  
  • EEC 1949 - Internship, Early Childhood Education


    3 Credit Hours
    (Fall, Spring, Summer)

    On-the-job training (OJT) in the Associate in Science degree program in which the student is enrolled. The student is under the supervision, at work, of a qualified supervisor appointed by the respective agency, who works with the NWFSC instructor regarding student’s OJT objectives based on student’s goals and prior training. The supervisor will rate the student’s performance, knowledge, comprehension, dependability, initiative, cooperativeness based on OJT performance. NWFSC instructor will evaluate student OJT experience in consultation with agency supervisor regarding OJT performance and project paper on approved project submitted two weeks prior to close of semester. This course may be repeated four times for a total of 12 semester hours.  Current background check (fingerprinting) as required by the Early Childhood program in which the field experience will take place is required for this course.

    Prereq/Corequisites: EEC 1309  or EEC 1201 .

3 Credit Hours
  
  • EEC 2218 - Instructional Strategies in Early Childhood Education


    3 Credit Hours
    (Offered as needed)

    Study of and development of effective skills and techniques used in program planning and use of creative media for young children.

    Prerequisite(s): EEC 1309 .

3 Credit Hours
  
  • EEC 2220 - Language and Literacy Instruction In Early Childhood Education


    3 Credit Hours
    (Spring)

    Study of the principles, methods, and materials used to assist young children acquire basic skills to use language effectively and competently; evaluation and development of appropriate teaching materials to use with young children.

    Prerequisite(s): EEC 1309  

3 Credit Hours
  
  • EEC 2222 - Math and Science Instruction In Early Childhood Education


    3 Credit Hours
    (Spring and as needed)

    Study of the basic concepts, methods, and materials of mathematics and science appropriate to the education of young children. Identification of the role of staff members in the center for the education of young children. Assignment with young children in community agencies.

    Prerequisite(s): EEC 1309 .

3 Credit Hours
  
  • EEC 2732 - Child Nutrition, Health and Safety


    3 Credit Hours
    (Fall, Spring, Summer)

    Methods of meeting physical needs of young children through nutrition and good health practices. Recognition of childhood diseases and care of the handicapped child.

3 Credit Hours
  
  • EEC 3213 - Teaching the Language Arts In Early Childhood Education


    4 Credit Hours
    (Offered as needed)

    The focus of this course will be on the development of language and literacy in children ages birth through age four. Emphasis will be placed on understanding the process of emergent literacy including vocabulary and language, phonological awareness, print knowledge and comprehension; and on designing a developmentally appropriate language arts program in relation to the early learning and developmental standards. This course will require observing and participating in an early childhood classroom.

4 Credit Hours
  
  • EEC 3227 - Art, Music, and Movement


    3 Credit Hours
    (Offered as needed)

    The focus of this course will be on developing an understanding of the creative developmental process in the life of children from birth through four years old. Emphasis will be placed on the teacher’s role in developing opportunities and materials for young children to express themselves creatively through music, drama, dance and two- and three-dimensional art and on providing varied opportunities for young children to gain an appreciation of art, music, drama, and dance in ways that reflect cultural diversity in relation to the early learning and developmental standards. This course will require observing and participating in an early childhood classroom.

3 Credit Hours
  
  • EEC 3320 - Principles and Methods for Teaching Early Childhood Social Studies


    3 Credit Hours
    (Offered as needed)

    This course is designed to prepare students to teach social studies In the early childhood classroom. Emphasis is on implementing the project approach to investigate components of social studies to include: individual development and identity; people, places, and environments, technology and our world; and civic ideals and practices. The student will increase and apply knowledge and skills in the Florida Early Learning and Developmental Standards relevant to this content area.

3 Credit Hours
  
  • EEC 3511 - Curriculum for Infants and Toddlers


    3 Credit Hours
    (Offered as needed)

    The focus of this course will be on the design, implementation and evaluation of programming and curriculum that promotes growth and development of young children birth to three years old and aligns with the early learning and developmental standards. Study of typical and atypical development will be included. Emphasis will be on working effectively with families of infants and toddlers.

3 Credit Hours
  
  • EEC 3524 - Professionalism/Program Development


    4 Credit Hours
    (Offered as needed)

    Focus of this course will be on management and leadership in early childhood education programs. Topics will include mentoring adults, professional development, staff assessment, program evaluation, and child advocacy. Career options in the field of early childhood education will be explored. This course will require observing and participating in a program or agency related to early childhood education.

4 Credit Hours
  
  • EEC 4404 - Families and Diversity


    3 Credit Hours
    (Offered as needed)

    This course will focus on building positive relationships with families through communication and involvement. Focus will include developing an awareness of diversity and multicultural considerations in working with families of young children. The course will explore the role of the family and the influence of the community on the development of young children in a diverse society; and will prepare the student to work effectively with families and communities.

3 Credit Hours
  
  • EEC 4421 - Teaching Math and Science in Early Childhood Education


    4 Credit Hours
    (Offered as needed)

    The focus of this course will be on developing an understanding of how concepts, skills and attitudes in early childhood mathematics and science are developed in young children ages birth through age four. Math topics will include number sense and operations, patterns, geometry, and measurement. Science topics will include scientific inquiry, physical science, life science and earth science. Emphasis will be on the alignment of the Early Learning and Developmental Standards with a developmentally appropriate approach to teaching math and science in the early childhood classroom. This course will require observing and participating in an early childhood classroom.

4 Credit Hours
  
  • EEC 4613 - Systematic Observation and Assessment


    3 Credit Hours
    (Offered as needed)

    The focus of this course will be on understanding the purpose of child assessment, implementing developmentally appropriate practices in formal and informal child assessment, and using assessment results to support learning, to identify special needs, to evaluate programs, and to respond to program accountability requirements. A field experience is required to practice various methods of assessment in an early childhood setting.

3 Credit Hours
  
  • EEC 4940 - Internship


    9 Credit Hours
    (Fall, Spring)

    Supervised teaching in an assigned Early Childhood Education setting. Student teaching assignments will be made by the Department of Teacher Education Office. This course requires a minimum grade of “C”. Current background check (fingerprinting) is required for this course.

    Prerequisite(s): Upper Division standing with permission of Department Chair

9 Credit Hours
  
  • EET 1015C - Electricity/Electronics I, DC Circuits


    3 Credit Hours
    (Fall, Spring)

    This is the first course required for Electronics Aide certificate. This course introduces the theories, concepts, and relationships of voltage, current, and power in DC series, parallel, and series/parallel circuits containing common circuit elements with single and multiple sources. Students are introduced to Ohm’s Law, Kirchoff’s voltage and current Laws, Thieving’s, Norton’s, super-position, and maximum transfer of power theorems and their uses in DC circuit analysis. Students will learn how to use a digital multimeter to trouble shoot and analysis DC circuits.

    Prerequisite(s):   

3 Credit Hours
  
  • EET 1025C - Electricity/Electronics II, AC Circuits


    3 Credit Hours
    (Fall, Spring)

    This is the second course required for Electronics Aide certificate. This course introduces the theories, concepts, and relationships of voltage, current, and power in AC series, parallel, and series/parallel circuits containing common circuit elements with single and 3-phase sources. Students will apply Ohm’s Law, Kirchoff’s voltage and current Laws, Thieving’s, Norton’s, super-position, and maximum transfer of power theorems and their uses in AC circuit analysis. Included will be the use of a multimeter and oscilloscope for experimentation with and trouble shooting AC circuits.

    Prerequisite(s):   

3 Credit Hours
  
  • EET 1084C - Introduction to Electronics


    3 Credit Hours
    (Fall, Spring)

    This course introduces the fundamentals, terminology, and applications used in the electronics industry. The topic coverage will include circuit theory principles, electronic components, transistor usage, amplifiers, power supplies, digital logic techniques, and electronic instruments. The course will also include some basic laboratory exercises to strengthen the topic coverage as it pertains to measurement involving both analog and digital circuits.

3 Credit Hours
  
  • EET 1141C - Solid State Electronics


    3 Credit Hours
    (Fall, Spring)

    This is the third course required for Electronics Aide certificate. This course introduces the student to the concept, components, and uses of solid state electronics. Topics include semiconductor devices; thyristors and diodes, transistors, amplifiers, power supplies, oscillators, and optoelectronics. The use of capacitors and inductors in solid state electronics will be also covered. The design, set-up, and troubleshooting solid state circuits and devices using various power supplies and function generators will be dispersed throughout the class.

    Prerequisite(s):   

3 Credit Hours
  
  • EET 1180C - Industrial Electronic Troubleshooting


    3 Credit Hours
    (Fall, Spring)

    This course covers troubleshooting procedures for a variety of electronic equipment and circuits common to industrial applications. The student will develop and implement trouble shooting protocols and plans, equipment monitoring plans, a preventive maintenance plan, and select appropriate test and monitoring equipment. Safety in an industrial setting will be stressed and reinforced through a series of lab exercises throughout the course.

    Prerequisite(s): EET 1084C  

3 Credit Hours
  
  • EET 2155C - Linear Integrated Circuits


    3 Credit Hours
    (Fall, Spring)

    This course covers the fundamentals and applications of linear integrated circuits and operational amplifiers. The course covers includes inverting and non-inverting amplifiers, comparators, signal generators, differential and instrumentation amplifiers, operational amplifier specifications, active filters, modulator-demodulator integrated circuits, timers, analog to digital converters (ADC), and digital to analog converters (DAC) and measurement and analysis of linear circuits and devices.

    Prerequisite(s):  ,   

3 Credit Hours
  
  • EEX 2010 - Introduction to Exceptional Children


    3 Credit Hours
    (Offered as needed)

    Study of incidence, nature, etiology and services available in connection with exceptional children including: hearing and speech problems, learning disabilities, mental retardation, blind, physically handicapped, gifted, emotional conflicts, and parents of exceptional children.

    ❖This college credit course qualifies as having an international and/or diversity focus for Teacher Education Programs common prerequisites.
3 Credit Hours
  
  • EEX 3070 - Methods of Inclusion and Collaboration


    3 Credit Hours
    (Summer)

    This course examines the basic identification techniques and strategies used to promote academic and social integration and interaction of “mainstreamed” exceptional students. The student will increase and apply knowledge and skills in the Uniform Core Curriculum relevant to this content area. This course requires a grade of “C” or better.

    Prerequisite(s): upper division standing

    Prereq/Corequisites: EDG 3410C  and EDG 3343  

    ❖This college credit course qualifies as having an international and/or diversity focus for Teacher Education Programs common prerequisites.
3 Credit Hours
  
  • EEX 3604 - Classroom Management in Early Childhood Education


    3 Credit Hours
    (Offered as needed)

    The focus of this course is on implementing effective classroom management practices including establishing an appropriate physical environment, setting up appropriate classroom routines and rules and creating a positive classroom community. Emphasis will be on strategies for guiding children’s behavior, teaching social problem-solving skills and responding appropriately to challenging behaviors.

3 Credit Hours
  
  • EEX 4201 - Young Children with Special Needs


    3 Credit Hours
    (Offered as needed)

    The focus of this course will be on working with young children birth through age four in an inclusive early childhood classroom. Emphasis will be on identifying typical and atypical development, creating an inclusive early childhood learning environment, understanding special education law, developing an awareness of resources for inclusive practice to meet the needs of young children and their families.

3 Credit Hours
  
  • EGN 1111C - Engineering Graphics


    3 Credit Hours
    (Fall, Spring, Summer)

    Covers the use of instruments, lettering practice; geometric construction; multiview projection and conventions, auxiliary views, section views, axonometric and oblique projections, rotation, patterns and development, and methods of reproduction.

    Prerequisite(s): ETD 1102  or equivalent: prerequisite only applies to Architectural Drafting and Design students.

3 Credit Hours
  
  • EGN 1130C - Descriptive Geometry


    3 Credit Hours
    (Fall, Spring, Summer)

    Covers basic principles of orthographic projection, auxiliary views and rotation as they apply to points, lines and planes in space; addition of coplanar and non-coplanar vectors; intersections and developments; and selected abstract, exponometric and oblique projection, and practical problems.

    Prerequisite(s): EGN 1111C  or equivalent.

3 Credit Hours
  
  • EME 2040 - Introduction to Technology for Educators


    3 Credit Hours
    (Fall, Spring Summer)

    This course will develop competencies necessary to integrate technology into classroom instruction. Students will survey a variety of instructional technology materials, software, and systems, as well as learn to use these in the classroom environment. This course requires a minimum grade of “C” if used to meet state prerequisite requirements for entry into a Bachelor of Teacher Education program.

3 Credit Hours
  
  • EME 3410C - Integrating Technology in the Classroom


    3 Credit Hours
    (Fall, Spring)

    In this course students will learn how to design a technology-rich classroom while contemplating the changing role of the teacher as a mentor/guide and student as a self-directed learner. Students will explore models of technology integration, classroom management, and administrative tasks that can be performed more efficiently using technology and learn strategies to select software and deal with legal and ethical issues when planning for technology integration. This course requires a minimum grade of “C”. Current background check (fingerprinting) acceptable to the District in which the field experience will take place is required for this course.

    Prerequisite(s): upper division standing

    Prereq/Corequisites: EDG 3343  and EDG 3410C 

3 Credit Hours
  
  • EMS 0119 - Emergency Medical Technician for Firefighters


    140 Clock Hours
    (Fall, Spring, Summer)

    Emergency Medical Technician is designed to prepare the student with the necessary fundamental knowledge to be successful in meeting Emergency Medical Technician certification and licensing requirements.  Students will learn how to assess, treat and transport the sick and injured at the level of the Emergency Medical Technician-Basic.  There is emphasis on assessment based learning and complies with National DOT EMT-Basic curriculum.

    Prerequisite(s): Permission of the EMS Director

    Corequisite(s): FFP 0010, FFP 0020, EMS 0119L

    *Vocational courses are not applicable to the A.A. or A.S. degree or to the College Credit Certificate without an approved articulation agreement. Vocational courses, offered in clock hours, are courses that can be used for the awarding of Career and Technical or Vocational Certificates. In addition, vocational courses may be articulated to college credit and applied to college credit certificates or A.S. degree programs. Students should work closely with an advisor to plan their studies in a way to take advantage of this opportunity.

     

140 Clock Hours
  
  • EMS 0119L - Emergency Medical Technician Lab for Firefighters


    160 Clock Hours
    (Fall, Spring, Summer)

    This course provides an integrated experience that is designed to allow the student to apply practical experience to material learned in Emergency Medical Technician.  Students will learn how to assess, treat and transport the sick and injured at the level of the Emergency Medical Technician-Basic in the laboratory environment, area hospitals and advanced life support EMS ambulances.  There is emphasis on assessment based learning and complies with National DOT EMT-Basic curriculum.

    Prerequisite(s): Permission of the EMS Director.

    Corequisite(s): FFP 0010, FFP 0020, EMS 0119

    *Vocational courses are not applicable to the A.A. or A.S. degree or to the College Credit Certificate without an approved articulation agreement. Vocational courses, offered in clock hours, are courses that can be used for the awarding of Career and Technical or Vocational Certificates. In addition, vocational courses may be articulated to college credit and applied to college credit certificates or A.S. degree programs. Students should work closely with an advisor to plan their studies in a way to take advantage of this opportunity.
160 Clock Hours
  
  • EMS 1119C - Emergency Medical Technician


    6 Credit Hours
    (Offered as needed)

    Emergency Medical Technician is designed to prepare the student with the necessary fundamental knowledge to be successful in meeting Emergency Medical Technician certification and licensing requirements. Students will learn how to assess, treat and transport the sick and injured at the level of the Emergency Medical Technician-Basic. There is emphasis on assessment based learning and complies with National DOT EMT Basic curriculum.

    Prerequisite(s): permission of the EMS Director and AHA CPR for the Healthcare Provider

    Corequisite(s): EMS 1401L .

6 Credit Hours
  
  • EMS 1335 - Emergency Vehicle Operators Course


    1 Credit Hour
    (Offered as needed)

    Students receive basic education and information on the safe and effective operation of emergency vehicles.

    Prerequisite(s): permission of the EMS Program Director.

1 Credit Hour
  
  • EMS 1337 - Defensive Tactics


    1 Credit Hour
    (Offered as needed)

    Designed to provide EMS personnel with fundamental knowledge of the recognition of aggressive/violent behavior, and use of appropriate verbal and physical skills to control aggressive behavior in the course of providing emergency care.

    Prerequisite(s): admission to the Paramedic program or permission of instructor.

1 Credit Hour
  
  • EMS 1401L - EMT Lab


    6 Credit Hours
    (Offered as needed)

    An integrated experience that is designed to allow the student to apply practical experience to material learned in Emergency Medical Technician. Students will learn how to assess, treat and transport the sick and injured at the level of the Emergency Medical Technician-Basic in the laboratory environment, area hospitals and advanced life support EMS ambulances. There is emphasis on assessment based learning and complies with National DOT EMT-Basic curriculum.

    Prerequisite(s): permission of the EMS Director and AHA CPR for the Healthcare Provider

    Corequisite(s): EMS 1119C .

6 Credit Hours
  
  • EMS 2231C - Paramedic Processes I


    5 Credit Hours
    (Fall)

    First course in the sequence necessary for Paramedic program completion. Designed to integrate concepts and clinical skills learned at the EMT level with advanced life support concepts and skills. Emphasis on patient assessment, pulmonary anatomy and physiology, advanced airway management, pathophysiology and clinical management of shock, medical emergencies and traumatic injuries. Course is consistent with most current Department of Transportation (DOT) curriculum.

    Prerequisite(s): admission to the Paramedic program.

5 Credit Hours
  
  • EMS 2232C - Paramedic Processes II


    5 Credit Hours
    (Spring)

    Second course in the sequence necessary for Paramedic program completion. Integrates and reinforces concepts and clinical skills learned in Paramedic Processes I, with emphasis on pharmacology, cardiology and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) skills. Other topics include assessment and management of OB/GYN emergencies, psychiatric emergencies, pediatric emergencies, musculoskeletal injuries and mass casualty situations. Consistent with the most current DOT curriculum.

    Corequisite(s): EMS 2436L .

5 Credit Hours
  
  • EMS 2233 - Paramedic Processes III


    2 Credit Hours
    (Spring)

    The final course necessary for Paramedic program completion. Designed to prepare the student for both Florida State Board and National Registry examinations. Emphasizes the integration of paramedic knowledge, attitudes and behaviors. Course consistent with the most current DOT curriculum.

    Corequisite(s): EMS 2425L .

2 Credit Hours
  
  • EMS 2342 - Advanced Extrication


    1 Credit Hour
    (Offered as needed)

    Focus is on advanced principles of gaining access to and disentanglement of victims of vehicular crashes. Emphasis is placed on victim and rescuer safety. Actual use of available rescue tools is included. Packaging of patients to protect against possible spinal injury is demonstrated and assessed. The course takes place with a mock scene and “junk” cars are used for experience with rescue tools.

1 Credit Hour
  
  • EMS 2350 - Unmanned Vehicles Applications and Operations for EMS


    3 Credit Hours
    (Summer)

    This course examines the response of Emergency Medical Services to unsecure scenes with the aid of unmanned vehicles. Students will explore EMS protocols for the utilization of unmanned vehicles in catastrophic events with mass casualties requiring triage and multiple agency responses. Participants will be introduced to the concepts of the utilization of unmanned vehicles for support during large scale public events such as; conventions, festivals, athletic events, protest, and special team support.

3 Credit Hours
  
  • EMS 2425L - Paramedic Externship


    4 Credit Hours
    (Spring)

    This is an individualized internship course that provides the student with supervised professional experience utilizing skills acquired in the program of study.  The student will work with a qualified work site supervisor on approved projects related to his or her degree in a professional environment.  The work site supervisor will evaluate the student’s performance, and the student will submit report(s), examples of projects completed, or other assignments as required by the instructor, as appropriate, during the internship experience for evaluation by the college instructor.  If this course is taken for credit more than once, the student must, on the second and subsequent (if applicable) enrollment(s), develop in concert with the work site supervisor and college instructor a unique set of objectives and assessments. 

    Prerequisite(s): permission of the instructor

    Corequisite(s): EMS 2233 .

4 Credit Hours
  
  • EMS 2435L - Paramedic Lab I


    5 Credit Hours
    (Fall)

    The clinical and skills laboratory companion course to EMS 2231C. Designed to provide instruction in advanced paramedic skills and the opportunity to apply these skills in the clinical setting. By state rule, the instructor-to-students ratio will not exceed six students to one instructor.

    Prerequisite(s): admission to the Paramedic program

    Corequisite(s): EMS 2231C .

5 Credit Hours
  
  • EMS 2436L - Paramedic Lab II


    5 Credit Hours
    (Spring)

    This course is the clinical companion course to EMS 2232C, Paramedic Processes II. It is designed to provide instruction in the advanced paramedic skills and the opportunity to apply them in the clinical setting. By state rule, the instructor-to-student ratio will not exceed six students to one instructor.

    Prerequisite(s):   

    Corequisite(s): EMS 2232C .

5 Credit Hours
  
  • EMS 2438C - Advanced Clinical Internship


    2 Credit Hours
    (Offered as needed)

    This is an individualized internship course that provides the student with supervised professional experience utilizing skills acquired in the program of study.  The student will work with a qualified work site supervisor on approved projects related to his or her degree in a professional environment.  The work site supervisor will evaluate the student’s performance, and the student will submit report(s), examples of projects completed, or other assignments as required by the instructor, as appropriate, during the internship experience for evaluation by the college instructor.  If this course is taken for credit more than once, the student must, on the second and subsequent (if applicable) enrollment(s), develop in concert with the work site supervisor and college instructor a unique set of objectives and assessments.

    Prerequisite(s): EMS 2232C , EMS 2436L  and permission of the instructor

2 Credit Hours
  
  • EMS 2526 - Twelve-Lead EKG Interpretation


    1 Credit Hour
    (Offered as needed)

    Designed for the EMS student. Fundamentals of twelve-lead electrocardiogram (EKG) interpretation. Emphasis on scenario-based and case-based learning that reinforces the concept that 12-lead EKG technology is the best tool for visualization of the surfaces of the heart, identification of sites of ischemia, injury and infarction, as well as various intricate conduction abnormalities.

    Prerequisite(s): EMT certificate or permission of the instructor.

1 Credit Hour
  
  • EMS 2552 - Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)


    1 Credit Hour
    (Offered as needed)

    An intense overview of the guidelines for emergency cardiac care and cardiac arrest management as published by the American Heart Association. Students must successfully pass a written examination and a skills proficiency performance examination to receive the “ACLC Provider” and successfully pass the course.

    Prerequisite(s): EMT certificate and CPR for Health Care Providers certification.

1 Credit Hour
  
  • EMS 2553 - Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)


    1 Credit Hour
    (Offered as needed)

    Designed for the EMS student. Fundamentals of recognizing infants and children who are at risk for cardiopulmonary arrest, including the strategies that are needed to prevent cardiopulmonary arrest in infants and children and the cognitive and psychomotor skills needed to resuscitate and stabilize infants and children in respiratory failure, shock or cardiopulmonary arrest.

    Prerequisite(s): EMT certificate or permission of the instructor.

1 Credit Hour
  
  • EMS 2555 - International Trauma Life Support (ITLS)


    1 Credit Hour
    (Offered as needed)

    Fundamentals of managing traumatic injuries at the basic and advanced levels in accordance with the national Basic Trauma Life Support committee. The recognition and treatment of specific traumatic injuries such as pneumothorax, closed head injury, hemothorax, compensated and decompensated shock, fractures, uncontrolled bleeding, internal injuries of the abdomen and thorax. Emphasis is on rapid assessment, management and transport with discussion on mechanism of injury and kinematics of trauma.

    Prerequisite(s): EMT certification or permission from the instructor.

1 Credit Hour
  
  • EMS 2940 - Internship: Emergency Medical Services


    3 Credit Hours
    (Offered as needed)

    This is an individualized internship course that provides the student with supervised professional experience utilizing skills acquired in the program of study.  The student will work with a qualified work site supervisor on approved projects related to his or her degree in a professional environment.  The work site supervisor will evaluate the student’s performance, and the student will submit report(s), examples of projects completed, or other assignments as required by the instructor, as appropriate, during the internship experience for evaluation by the college instructor.  If this course is taken for credit more than once, the student must, on the second and subsequent (if applicable) enrollment(s), develop in concert with the work site supervisor and college instructor a unique set of objectives and assessments. 

    Prerequisite(s): permission of the instructor.

    * This college credit course is not intended for transfer and may not be applied toward the A.A. degree.
3 Credit Hours
  
  • ENC 0017 - Integrated Reading and Writing I


    4 Credit Hours
    (Fall, Spring, Summer)

    This course is designed to develop reading comprehension and writing language skills for students whose entry level placement scores do not meet requirements for degree credit (not applicable for degree completion).  The course includes a thorough review of English grammar and conventions and practice in writing paragraphs and essays while building skills in vocabulary and academic reading comprehension.  Students must pass the class with a “C” or better grade.

    Prerequisite(s): Appropriate score on PERT or other approved assessment.

    *College preparatory credits may not be counted toward fulfilling the number of credits required for a degree.
4 Credit Hours
  
  • ENC 0027 - Integrated Reading and Writing II


    4 Credit Hours
    (Fall, Spring, Summer)

    This course is designed to develop reading comprehension and writing language skills for students whose entry level placement scores do not meet requirements for degree credit (not applicable for degree completion).  The course includes a review of English grammar and convention and practice in writing persuasive essays while building skills in vocabulary and academic reading comprehension.  Student must pass the class with a “C” or better grade.

    Prerequisite(s): Minimum grade of “C” in ENC 0017 or appropriate PERT or other approved assessment score.

    *College preparatory credits may not be counted toward fulfilling the number of credits required for a degree.
4 Credit Hours
  
  • ENC 0056 - Developmental Writing Module


    2 College Prep Credits
    (Offered as Needed)

    This course is designed to develop written language skills for students whose entry placement scores do not meet requirements for degree credit courses (not applicable for degree completion). Conducted in a lab setting, this course is self-paced course, designed to allow students to focus on their individual grammar, usage, and writing needs to prepare for successful entry into college credit English courses (not applicable for degree completion). This course may be taken in place of ENC 0027  if a student has a placement score of 98-102 on the PERT.  Students may exit Developmental Writing Module by passing the coursework and by obtaining a passing score on the Departmental Exit Exam.

    Prerequisite(s): Students must score 98-102 on the PERT or on an elective basis score 103 or higher on the PERT.

    * College preparatory credits may not be counted toward fulfilling the number of credits required for a degree.
2 College Prep Credits
  
  • ENC 1101 - English Composition I


    3 Credit Hours ♦ ▲ ¶
    (Fall, Spring, Summer)

    Instruction and intensive practice in expository and argumentative writing including a documented paper. This is a Gordon Rule writing course and is part of the college’s Writing-Across-the-Curriculum program. A minimum grade of “C” is required if used to meet Gordon Rule requirements for general education.

     

     

    Prerequisite(s): A passing score on the standardized placement test measuring communications/verbal/reading achievement, successful completion of any required developmental English and Reading coursework with a grade of “C” or better, or exemption from placement testing.

    ♦ Courses listed with this symbol are Florida State Core Courses and are protected in transfer to other public state institutions as meeting the state Core General Education requirements.

    ▲ Technology-Across-the-Curriculum Course

    ¶ Courses listed with this symbol meet writing requirements outlined in FAC Rule 6A-10.030 and require a minimum grade of “C” when used for General Education credit.

3 Credit Hours ♦ ▲ ¶
  
  • ENC 1101L - English Composition I Lab


    1 Credit Hour
    (Fall, Spring, Summer)

    An instructor directed writing workshop designed to improve student’s opportunity for success in ENC1101. Students will strengthen writing and grammar skills necessary to master the topics and concepts covered in ENC1101. Areas of focus include, but are not limited to, the following: expository and argumentative writing; appropriate diction; conventions of Standard American English grammar, punctuation, sentence structure; conventions of MLA.

    Prerequisite(s): ENC0025 and REA0017 or equivalent with a “C” or better grade, or a score of 100-116 on the PERT, or on an elective basis with a score of 103 or higher on the PERT.

    Corequisite(s):   

1 Credit Hour
  
  • ENC 1102 - English Composition II


    3 Credit Hours ¶
    (Fall, Spring, Summer)

    Interpretative and critical reading of fiction, drama, and poetry. The student will write analytic discourse and research papers as part of the essay process. This is a Gordon Rule writing course and is part of the college’s Writing-Across-the-Curriculum program. A minimum grade of “C” is required if used to meet Gordon Rule requirements for general education.

    Prerequisite(s): Completion of ENC 1101  or an equivalent course with a grade of “C” or better.

    ¶ Courses listed with this symbol meet writing requirements outlined in FAC Rule 6A-10.030 and require a minimum grade of “C” when used for General Education credit.
3 Credit Hours ¶
  
  • ENC 2210 - Technical Report Writing


    3 Credit Hours
    (Offered as needed)

    The course covers the fundamentals of technical report writing, mechanics, and style. Various types of reports are prepared and evaluated. The course also includes reading and analysis of technical literature as well as oral reporting.

    Prerequisite(s): passing score on placement test.

3 Credit Hours
  
  • ENG 1001 - Research Papers


    1 Credit Hour
    (Fall, Spring, Summer)

    A learn-by-doing course in the methods of conducting library research and writing a documented paper. Students will work on self-selected subjects under the supervision and guidance of the instructor in a tutorial relationship. For successful completion, each student will write a documented paper in accordance with a standard system. This course may be taken four times for credit.

    This course may be used as a Gordon Rule writing course and is part of the college’s Writing-Across-the-Curriculum program. Students may use this course to satisfy deficiency in the Gordon Rule writing requirement, but it may not be used in lieu of traditional Gordon Rule courses, such as ENC 1101.
1 Credit Hour
  
  • ENL 2012A - English Literature I


    3 Credit Hours ¶
    (Offered as needed)

    A study of English literature from the Old English period, Beowulf, through the late Eighteenth century, the Age of Enlightenment, focusing on major works and their authors with an emphasis upon the literature as a significant reflection of and contribution to the political, cultural, social, religious, and economic milieu of each age. This course may be used as a Humanities credit. This is a Gordon Rule writing course and is part of the college’s Writing-Across-the-Curriculum program. A minimum grade of “C” is required if used to meet Gordon Rule requirements for general education.

    Prerequisite(s): ENC 1101 .

    ¶ Courses listed with this symbol meet writing requirements outlined in FAC Rule 6A-10.030 and require a minimum grade of “C” when used for General Education credit.  
3 Credit Hours ¶
  
  • ENL 2022 - English Literature II


    3 Credit Hours ¶
    (Offered as needed)

    A study of English literature from the Romantics through the modern era, focusing on major works and their authors with an emphasis upon the literature as a significant reflection of and contribution to the political, cultural, social, religious, and economic milieu of each age. This course may be used as a Humanities credit. This is a Gordon Rule writing course and is part of the college’s Writing-Across-the-Curriculum program. If used to meet Gordon Rule requirements for general education, a minimum grade of “C” is required.

    Prerequisite(s): ENC 1101 . (Note: ENL 2012A  is not a prerequisite for this course)

    ¶ Courses listed with this symbol meet writing requirements outlined in FAC Rule 6A-10.030 and require a minimum grade of “C” when used for General Education credit.  
3 Credit Hours ¶
  
  • ENT 2931 - Selected Studies in Entrepreneurship


    1 Credit Hour
    (Spring)

    In this course, topics of current interest are presented in group instruction.

1 Credit Hour
  
  • ENV 4610 - Sustainable Logistics


    3 Credit Hours
    (Spring)

    This course introduces students to current and future trends in logistics technology, policy and sustainability. Topics include, source sustainability, environmental impacts of existing and emerging technologies, and local environmental conditions and the global climate.

    Prerequisite(s): Knowledge of basic computer and keyboarding skills are strongly recommended.

3 Credit Hours
  
  • ESC 1000 - Earth Science


    4 Credit Hours ♦
    (Fall, Spring, Summer)

    This course provides an introduction to materials, processes, and interactions of Earth’s global environments – the lithosphere (solid earth), hydrosphere (water earth), atmosphere (gaseous earth), and biosphere (living earth). It also includes a survey of sciences pertaining to the Earth, including basic astronomy, meteorology, oceanography, and geology.

    ♦ Courses listed with this symbol are Florida State Core Courses and are protected in transfer to other public state institutions as meeting the state Core General Education requirements.
4 Credit Hours ♦
  
  • ESC 1000L - Earth Science Lab


    1 Credit Hour
    (Fall, Spring, Summer)

    Laboratory experiences pertaining to the physical environment: observation, measurement, data analysis, mapping, map interpretation, and properties of earth materials. This is an optional course serving students who transfer to universities which require a laboratory course to satisfy the General Education requirement in Physical Science.

1 Credit Hour
  
  • ETD 1102 - Introduction to Technical Drawing


    3 Credit Hours
    (Spring, Summer, Fall)

    A course in the fundamental principles of the graphic language (the language of industry) and is developed for students without previous mechanical drawing experience. Topics include: use and care of instruments, lettering, geometric construction, multiview projection, sketching techniques, inking, and methods of reproduction.

3 Credit Hours
  
  • ETD 1112 - Mechanical Drafting I


    4 Credit Hours
    (Offered as needed)

    The second of a sequence of courses in drafting which includes basic use of instruments, freehand lettering, geometric construction, orthographic projection, sections and conventional revolutions, dimensioning, inking, mechanical lettering, methods of reproduction, and developing computer-aided drafting skills.

    Prerequisite(s): ETD 1102  and ETD 1320C  or equivalent

4 Credit Hours
  
  • ETD 1217 - Fundamentals of Dimensioning and Tolerancing


    4 Credit Hours
    (Fall, Spring)

    A course designed to help students develop the basic fundamentals of dimensioning and tolerancing. Topics include: dimensioning systems such as; metric, decimal, fractional-inch, foot and inch, tolerancing methods, limits and tolerances, tolerancing accumulation, dimensioning practices, and standards fits.

4 Credit Hours
  
  • Advanced Technology-Design

    ETD 1320C - AutoCAD I


    3 Credit Hours
    (Fall, Spring, Summer)

    A basic course on the use of AutoCAD Software to include: introduction to AutoCAD, drawing commands, display and inquiry commands, modify commands, dimensioning and annotation, data exchange and output files.

    ▲Technology-Across-the-Curriculum Course.
3 Credit Hours
  
  • ETD 1340C - AutoCAD II


    3 Credit Hours
    (Fall, Spring, Summer)

    The second course in a series designed to develop skill and proficiency in the use of AutoCAD software to include: additional drawing commands, editing commands, modify commands, advanced display and inquiry commands, advanced dimensioning and annotation, advanced layering, block, attributes and X-Ref, paper space, UCS, data exchange and output files.

    Prerequisite(s): ETD 1320C  or equivalent.

    ▲Technology-Across-the-Curriculum Course.
3 Credit Hours
  
  • ETD 1355C - AutoCAD 3-D Modeling I


    3 Credit Hours
    (Fall, Spring)

    A basic course in mechanical design using basic computer geometry techniques. Topics will include: orthographic projections, space relationships of points, lines, planes and revolution of objects. Additional coverage will include principles of surface generation, intersections, wire modeling, and solid modeling techniques.

    Prerequisite(s): ETD 1340C  or equivalent.

    ▲Technology-Across-the-Curriculum Course.
3 Credit Hours
  
  • ETD 1801C - Technical Illustration


    3 Credit Hours
    (Fall)

    The purpose of this course is to help students develop the skills, knowledge, and attitudes necessary to be job entry-level qualified as technical illustrators.

    Prerequisite(s): ETD 1112  or EGN 1130C , and ETD 1340C .

    ▲Technology-Across-the-Curriculum Course.
3 Credit Hours
  
  • ETD 2150 - Industrial Print Reading


    3 Credit Hours
    (Fall, Spring, Summer)

    The beginning level aspects of reading industrial prints such as drawing notes, title blocks, revision blocks, legends, schedules, multiviews, and parts list.

3 Credit Hours
  
  • ETD 2218 - Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing


    4 Credit Hours
    (Fall, Summer)

    An introductory course in geometric dimensioning and tolerancing using the geometric method nationally accepted according to ASMEY 14.5M. Topics covered include: definition and terms, symbols, datum referencing, locational tolerancing, form tolerancing, profile tolerancing, orientation and runout tolerancing, and math for positional tolerancing.

    Prerequisite(s): ETD 1217  or equivalent.

4 Credit Hours
  
  • ETD 2350C - AutoCAD III


    3 Credit Hours
    (Fall, Spring, Summer)

    An advanced course designed to help students develop proficiency in the area of computer aided drafting and systems drafting. Topics covered include: transfer drawings, digitized drawings, explanatory drawings, multiview projections, exploded assemblies, pictorial drawings, auxiliary views, sections, details, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing, and CADD concepts.

    Prerequisite(s): ETD 1340C .

    ▲Technology-Across-the-Curriculum Course.
3 Credit Hours
  
  • ETD 2357C - Inventor I


    3 Credit Hours
    (Spring)

    A basic course in Parametric Solid Design using AutoDesk Inventor Software. Topics include: basic concepts of parametric part sketching 3D part creation, Revolve, Sweep and Lofted features, shell and coil, surface creation, sheet metal and orthographic drawing production.

     ▲Technology-Across-the-Curriculum Course.
3 Credit Hours
  
  • ETD 2358C - Inventor II


    3 Credit Hours
    (Summer)

    The second course in a series designed to develop skill and proficiency in Parametric Solid Design, using Inventor Software. Topics include: sheet metal modeling, assembly concepts, assembly modeling approach and tools, advanced constraints, motion simulation, adaptive technology and drawing presentation.

    Prerequisite(s): ETD 2357C .

    ▲Technology-Across-the-Curriculum Course.
3 Credit Hours
  
  • ETD 2364C - SolidWorks I


    3 Credit Hours
    (Fall)

    A basic course in Parametric Solid Design using SolidWorks Software. Topics include: basic concepts of parametric part sketching 3D part creation, Revolve, Sweep and Lofted features, shell and coil, surface creation, sheet metal and orthographic drawing production.

    ▲Technology-Across-the-Curriculum Course.
3 Credit Hours
  
  • ETD 2368C - SolidWorks II


    3 Credit Hours
    (Spring)

    The second course in a series designed to develop skill and proficiency in Parametric Solid Design, using SolidWorks Software. Topics include: sheet metal modeling, assembly concepts, assembly modeling approach and tools, advanced constraints, motion simulation, adaptive technology and drawing presentation.

    Prerequisite(s): ETD 2364C  or higher or equivalent.

    ▲Technology-Across-the-Curriculum Course.
3 Credit Hours
  
  • ETD 2371C - Rapid Prototyping I


    3 Credit Hours
    (Fall, Spring, Summer)

    This course will develop elements of creative thinking and problem solving used in the design process, including the techniques and methods used to construct prototypes and models. In the project aspect of this course, the students select a field of specialization to explore methods and materials in a number of options in industrial environment with the use of computer simulation, modeling, and rapid prototyping.

    Prerequisite(s): ETD 2364C  or ETD 2357C  or permission of instructor.

3 Credit Hours
  
  • ETD 2372C - Rapid Prototyping II


    3 Credit Hours
    (Fall, Spring, Summer)

    The student will continue to develop elements of creative thinking and problem solving used in the design process, including the techniques and methods used to construct prototypes and models. In the project aspect of this course, the students expand their knowledge in the methods and materials and of computer simulation, modeling, and rapid prototyping.

    Prerequisite(s):   or permission of the instructor.

3 Credit Hours
  
  • ETD 2377C - 3D Studio Max I


    3 Credit Hours
    (Offered as needed)

    Course is designed to use 3D Studio in rendering, and animation as a dynamic visualization tool for AutoCAD design images. Upon completion of this course, the user will be able to navigate through the modules of the program, model simple projects, set up scenes for rendering and animation, assign materials to objects, and define simple motion paths, input and output techniques.

    Prerequisite(s): ETD 1355C  or equivalent.

3 Credit Hours
  
  • ETD 2731 - Mechanical Drafting II


    4 Credit Hours
    (Offered as needed)

    A course that continues and completes the student’s study of the fundamentals intrinsic to all types of drafting. Topics covered include isometric, diametric, trimetric, oblique, and perspective projection, descriptive geometry, auxiliary views, related mathematics, precision dimensioning developing computer-aided drafting skills.

    Prerequisite(s): ETD 1112  or equivalent.

4 Credit Hours
  
  • ETD 2735 - Mechanical Drafting III


    4 Credit Hours
    (Offered as needed)

    A course that continues and completes the student’s study of the fundamentals intrinsic to all types of drafting. Topics covered include: isometric, diametric, trimetric, oblique, and perspective projection, descriptive geometry, auxiliary views, related mathematics, and precision dimensioning developing computer-aided drafting skills.

    Prerequisite(s): ETD 2218  and ETD 2731  or equivalent.

4 Credit Hours
  
  • ETD 2802C - Technical Illustration II


    3 Credit Hours
    (Spring)

    The purpose of this course is to help students develop advanced skills, knowledge, and attitudes necessary as technical illustrators, to include oblique, and axiometric projections, perspective and exploded pictorial drawings, and related techniques.

    Prerequisite(s): ETD 1340C  or equivalent.

3 Credit Hours
  
  • ETD 2905 - Independent Study – Drafting


    1 Credit Hour
    (Fall, Spring, Summer)

    Practical treatment of special geometry, graphics, and design with emphasis on individual work projects utilizing such graphical techniques as orthographic projection, perspective drawing, auxiliary views, topographic drawing, and graphing.

    Prerequisite(s): EGN 1111C  and ETD 1112  or permission of instructor.

    * This college credit course is not intended for transfer and may not be applied toward the A.A. degree.

    *  This course may be taken up to four times for credit.

1 Credit Hour
  
  • ETG 1941 - Internship


    3 Credit Hours
    (Offered as needed)

    This is an individualized internship course that provides the student with supervised professional experience utilizing skills acquired in the program of study.  The student will work with a qualified work site supervisor on approved projects related to his or her degree in a professional environment.  The work site supervisor will evaluate the student’s performance, and the student will submit report(s), examples of projects completed, or other assignments as required by the instructor, as appropriate, during the internship experience for evaluation by the college instructor.  If this course is taken for credit more than once, the student must, on the second and subsequent (if applicable) enrollment(s), develop in concert with the work site supervisor and college instructor a unique set of objectives and assessments. 

    Prerequisite(s): permission of the instructor

    * This college credit course is not intended for transfer and may not be applied toward the A.A. degree.
3 Credit Hours
  
  • ETI 1420 - Properties of Materials and Cutting Tools


    3 Credit Hours
    (Offered as needed)

    This course is designed to provide the student with an introduction to the basic properties of materials, principles and processes in the metal working and plastics field, and tools and machinery involved in manufacture of metals of plastics. This course covers non-chip producing and chip producing manufacturing processes.

3 Credit Hours
  
  • ETI 1710 - Occupational Safety


    3 Credit Hours
    (Spring, Summer, Fall)

    A basic course in occupational safety and health covering such topics as: theories of accident causation, workplace hazards, hazard analysis and prevention, accident reporting, OSHA, ergonomics, product safety, workers’ compensation, and stress on the job.

3 Credit Hours
  
  • ETI 2110 - Total Quality Tools


    3 Credit Hours
    (Fall, Spring, Summer)

    This course prepares students to effectively solve business/process/product problems, track process performance, find process and product improvement opportunities, and validate improvements made, using the necessary intellectual tools and procedures including: Five-S, flow charting, Pareto analysis, cause and effect diagrams, histograms, check sheets, scatter diagrams, stratification, statistical process control, failure mode and effects analysis.

3 Credit Hours
  
  • ETI 2419C - Advanced Concepts of CNC Machines and CNC Machining Practices


    3 Credit Hours
    (Offered as needed)

    This course is designed to provide the student with advanced concepts in CNC machines and CNC machining to include: theory, operation, setup, safety, and practices.

    Prerequisite(s): PMT 2261C  or PMT 2262C  

3 Credit Hours
  
  • ETI 4205 - Applied Logistics


    3 Credit Hours
    (Offered as Needed)

    Introduction to logistics. Emphasis on practical applications. Includes systems engineering, cost/ systems effectiveness, reliability, maintainability, system functional analysis, logistic support analysis, life cycle cost analysis.

    Prerequisite(s): Knowledge of basic computer and keyboarding skills are strongly recommended.

3 Credit Hours
  
  • ETM 1010C - Mechanical Measurement and Instrumentation


    3 Credit Hours
    (Fall, Spring)

    This course provides the foundation for mechanical and electronic measurement techniques used in manufacturing environments. The course will integrate the concepts, principles, and techniques of mechanical measurement with the use of various types of instruments including micrometers, verniers, calipers, height gages, digital multimeters and other types of measuring equipment.

3 Credit Hours
  
  • ETS 1511C - Motors and Controls


    3 Credit Hours
    (Fall, Spring)

    This course explores the theory and application of AC and DC motors, types of single-phase motors, three-phase power, three-phase motors, remote and local control, forward and reversing motor starters, and various motor control circuits. Wiring and troubleshooting exercises of electric three-phase motor control circuits are emphasized in a wide range of applications.

    Prerequisite(s):   

3 Credit Hours
  
  • EVR 1001C - Environmental Science


    4 Credit Hours ♦
    (Offered as needed)

    A study of the physical and biological environment and man’s ecology with emphasis upon contemporary biological problems.

    ♦ Courses listed with this symbol are Florida State Core Courses and are protected in transfer to other public state institutions as meeting the state Core General Education requirements.
4 Credit Hours ♦
  
  • EVR 1940 - Internship, Environmental Science


    3 Credit Hours
    (Offered as needed)

    This is an individualized internship course that provides the student with supervised professional experience utilizing skills acquired in the program of study.  The student will work with a qualified work site supervisor on approved projects related to his or her degree in a professional environment.  The work site supervisor will evaluate the student’s performance, and the student will submit report(s), examples of projects completed, or other assignments as required by the instructor, as appropriate, during the internship experience for evaluation by the college instructor.  If this course is taken for credit more than once, the student must, on the second and subsequent (if applicable) enrollment(s), develop in concert with the work site supervisor and college instructor a unique set of objectives and assessments. 

    Prerequisite(s): Minimum grade of “B” in any college level science course and permission of instructor.

3 Credit Hours
  
  • EVR 3949 - Extended Internship, Environmental Science


    4 Credit Hours
    (Offered as needed)

    This is an individualized internship course that provides the student with supervised professional experience utilizing skills acquired in the program of study.  The student will work with a qualified work site supervisor on approved projects related to his or her degree in a professional environment.  The work site supervisor will evaluate the student’s performance, and the student will submit report(s), examples of projects completed, or other assignments as required by the instructor, as appropriate, during the internship experience for evaluation by the college instructor.  If this course is taken for credit more than once, the student must, on the second and subsequent (if applicable) enrollment(s), develop in concert with the work site supervisor and college instructor a unique set of objectives and assessments.

    Prerequisite(s): Minimum Grade of “B” in any college-level science course and permission of instructor.

4 Credit Hours
  
  • FFP 0010 - Firefighting I


    206 Clock Hours
    (Offered as needed)

    This course is the first part of the Basic Fire Recruit Academy and prepares students for a career as a volunteer firefighter. Classroom instruction includes a variety of fire related topics which are reinforced and enhanced through practical skills activities. Upon completion, the student is eligible to test for certification as a volunteer firefighter through the Florida State Fire College and may elect to continue training in Firefighter II to pursue state certification as a career firefighter. Permission of the Public Safety Division is required.

    Corequisite(s): FFP 0077  unless previous certification has been obtained for first responder, EMT, or paramedic.

    *Vocational courses are not applicable to the A.A. or A.S. degree or to the College Credit Certificate without an approved articulation agreement. Vocational courses, offered in clock hours, are courses that can be used for the awarding of Career and Technical or Vocational Certificates. In addition, vocational courses may be articulated to college credit and applied to college credit certificates or A.S. degree programs. Students should work closely with an advisor to plan their studies in a way to take advantage of this opportunity.
206 Clock Hours
  
  • FFP 0020 - Firefighting II


    192 Clock Hours
    (Offered as needed)

    This course is the second part of the Basic Fire Recruit Academy and prepares students for a career as a firefighter. The delivery of instruction includes a variety of training in practical skills necessary for the mastery of the basic competencies required in the program. Upon successful completion of this course, the student is eligible to take the Bureau of Fire Standards and Training written and practical examination. Permission of the Public Safety Division is required.

    Prerequisite(s): FFP 0010  or FFP 0077  

    *Vocational courses are not applicable to the A.A. or A.S. degree or to the College Credit Certificate without an approved articulation agreement. Vocational courses, offered in clock hours, are courses that can be used for the awarding of Career and Technical or Vocational Certificates. In addition, vocational courses may be articulated to college credit and applied to college credit certificates or A.S. degree programs. Students should work closely with an advisor to plan their studies in a way to take advantage of this opportunity.
192 Clock Hours
  
  • FFP 0077 - First Responder for Public Safety Personnel


    45 Clock Hours
    (Fall, Spring, Summer)

    This course trains public safety members who are the first to arrive at an emergency in providing efficient and accurate pre-hospital care. Students assess patients for wounds to determine if trauma, shock, burns or closed airways are a problem and how to address those issues by dressing wounds, stabilizing the person or administering oxygen. They immobilize patients and address common emergency medical issues with basic treatments. This course includes hands-on, practical experience and is necessary to be eligible for first responder certification.

    This course is a co-requisite course for students entering the Firefighting Certificate program who do not have certification for first responder, EMT, or paramedic.

    *Vocational courses are not applicable to the A.A. or A.S. degree or to the College Credit Certificate without an approved articulation agreement. Vocational courses, offered in clock hours, are courses that can be used for the awarding of Career and Technical or Vocational Certificates. In addition, vocational courses may be articulated to college credit and applied to college credit certificates or A.S. degree programs. Students should work closely with an advisor to plan their studies in a way to take advantage of this opportunity.

45 Clock Hours
  
  • FFP 1140 - First Responder for Public Safety Personnel


    3 Credit Hours
    (Offered as needed)

    This course introduces the student to the skills and techniques used for first response to medical emergencies. Classroom instruction includes a variety of medical related topics encountered by public safety personnel. Practical exercises and scenarios are included to enhance classroom instruction and skill development.

3 Credit Hours
  
  • FFP 1301 - Fire Service Hydraulics


    3 Credit Hours
    (Offered as needed)

    Introduction to the study and characteristics of hydrostatics and hydrodynamics in the fire service; to include basic hydraulic measuring units, facts, theories, and formulas for problem solving. The course covers the relationship between flow and pressure and mathematical hydraulic formulas.

3 Credit Hours
 

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