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FFP 1505 - Fire Prevention Practices
3 Credit Hours
(Fall, Spring, Summer)
This course is a survey of the principles of fire prevention and investigation. It includes a study of fire hazards in various occupancies; a review of fire prevention codes; a study of procedures and techniques of fire prevention inspection, to include surveying and mapping, recognition and elimination of fire hazards, public relations, methods of determining the area of fire origin, fire cause, fire spread and location and preservation of evidence.
Prerequisite(s): FFP 0010 and FFP 0020
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FFP 1540 - Private Fire Protection Systems
3 Credit Hours
(Fall, Spring, Summer)
This course is a survey of the principles of fire prevention and investigation. It includes a study of fire hazards in various occupancies; a review of fire prevention codes; a study of procedures and techniques of fire prevention inspection, to include surveying and mapping, recognition and elimination of fire hazards, public relations, methods of determining the area of fire origin, fire cause, fire spread and location and preservation of evidence.
Prerequisite(s): FFP 0010 and FFP 0020
3 Credit Hours |
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FFP 1691 - Fundamentals of Firefighting & Unmanned Vehicles
3 Credit Hours
(Summer)
Course introduces the fundamentals of unmanned vehicle applications for firefighting with prioritization of manpower and equipment utilization. Fire officers explore the use of unmanned vehicles for fire ground commanders for tactical operations for all levels of fire. Emphasis for fire investigators on utilization of unmanned vehicles in the investigation process. Course introduces determination of fire cause and origin with collection of evidence by unmanned vehicles during fire scene investigation. Participants will explore the use unmanned vehicles for planning, responding, and evaluating HAZMAT incidents.
3 Credit Hours |
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FFP 1702 - Principles of Emergency Services
3 Credit Hours
(Fall, Spring, Summer)
This course provides an overview to fire protection; career opportunities in fire protection and related fields; philosophy and history of fire protection/services; fire loss analysis, organization and function of public and private fire protection services; fire departments as part of local government; laws and regulations affecting the fire service; fire service nomenclature; specific fire protection functions; basic fire chemistry and physics; introduction to fire protection systems; introduction to fire strategy and tactics.
Prerequisite(s): FFP 0010 and FFP 0020
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FFP 1740 - Fire Service Course Delivery
3 Credit Hours
(Fall, Spring, Summer)
The curriculum draws from many recognized authorities in exploring the methods and mechanics of imparting information and adult learning principles. The course emphasizes techniques which have wide application in teaching situations, as well as devices for specific areas. Also stressed are measuring teaching effectiveness, the use of media and visual aids.
Prerequisite(s): FFP 0010 and FFP 0020
3 Credit Hours |
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FFP 1800 - Disaster Education for Individuals and the Community
3 Credit Hours
(Offered as needed)
This course provides a study of the design, development, and delivery of public disaster safety education and programs including: methods of identification of disaster safety programs, the selection of target programs and strategies of affect reduction, methods of designing and implementing information and educational programs, and methods of evaluating a program’s impact. Studies include theoretical and practical skills training in individual, group, and mass media communications, instructional skills, planning priorities, and evaluation techniques.
3 Credit Hours |
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FFP 1801 - Introduction to Emergency Management Administration
3 Credit Hours
(Offered as needed)
This course will discuss emergency management practices and how they relate to natural and man-made disasters. It is designed to help the student develop an understanding of overall emergency management principles, practices, and standards in the local, national, and international environments.
3 Credit Hours |
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FFP 1810 - Firefighting Tactics and Strategy I
3 Credit Hours
(Fall, Spring, Summer)
This course is a study of the principles utilized on the fire ground for maximum manpower and equipment utilization; fire ground administration starting with a small fire on up through major conflagrations. Emphasis will be on developing thinking skills in relation to crises.
Prerequisite(s): FFP 0010 and FFP 0020
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FFP 1826 - Incident Management
3 Credit Hours
(Offered as needed)
This course contrasts the major forms of Incident Management/Incident Command Systems. It illuminates these differences and offers a fresh perspective on the concepts on which these systems are founded in order to make them more accessible and user-friendly. It bridges the gap between their theoretical and academic foundations and their real-world applications, and makes them more applicable to the professional’s daily needs.
3 Credit Hours |
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FFP 1880 - Public Policy in Emergency Management
3 Credit Hours
(Offered as needed)
This course provides the student specialized knowledge and skills necessary to develop public policy related to emergency management, providing public policy leadership in the area of emergency management as part of the larger responsibility to protect the general welfare of the people. Topics of discussion include: government disaster programs; agency participation, policy design and implementation, and administrative processes involved in managing disasters.
3 Credit Hours |
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FFP 1881 - Emergency Management Leadership
3 Credit Hours
(Offered as needed)
This course provides the student with the knowledge and skills necessary for effective interpersonal relationships, including conflict management and the use of power and influence as they apply to emergency administration and leadership. It addresses the budget process and related administrative duties of an emergency management program manager.
3 Credit Hours |
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FFP 1890 - Emergency Management Principles for Tourism and Hospitality Industry
3 Credit Hours
(Offered as needed)
This course analyzes emergency management functions and responsibilities within the tourism and hospitality industry. Particular emphasis is placed in the areas of administration, organization, communications, and human relations. Students will learn how historical mistakes can influence human response to disaster situations, and some of the current legal and human challenges posed when dealing with disasters.
3 Credit Hours |
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FFP 2120 - Fire Service Building Construction
3 Credit Hours
(Fall, Spring, Summer)
The curriculum draws from many recognized authorities in exploring the methods and mechanics of imparting information and adult learning principles. The course emphasizes techniques which have wide application in teaching situations, as well as devices for specific areas. Also stressed are measuring teaching effectiveness, the use of media and visual aids.
Prerequisite(s): FFP 0010 and FFP 0020
3 Credit Hours |
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FFP 2610 - Fire Behavior and Combustion
3 Credit Hours
(Fall, Spring, Summer)
Study of cause and origin of fires with emphasis on fire inspector’s or fire officer’s role in the investigation process. The course deals with determination of fire cause and origin, collection of evidence, and investigator’s preparation for trial.
Prerequisite(s): FFP 0010 and FFP 0020
3 Credit Hours |
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FFP 2692 - Unmanned Vehicles Applications and Search & Rescue
3 Credit Hours
(Fall)
This course examines the utilization of unmanned vehicles by public safety in various search and rescue operations. Students will be introduced to the utilization of unmanned vehicles during searches for suspects eluding capture. Course will examine the response protocol and interagency support utilizing unmanned vehicles in urban, water, and various terrain search and rescue operations. Students will be introduced to the operations of unmanned vehicles for silver and amber alerts.
3 Credit Hours |
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FFP 2720 - Company Officer
3 Credit Hours
(Fall, Spring, Summer)
Designed to assist fire officers in solving the varied problems and situations they will be required to manage effectively in today’s ever changing fire service. The curriculum includes a review of fire department organization and administration, management theory, leadership, communication, motivation, and small group dynamics.
Prerequisite(s): FFP 0010 and FFP 0020
3 Credit Hours |
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FFP 2770 - Ethical and Legal Issues for the Fire Service
3 Credit Hours
(Fall, Spring, Summer)
This course teaches the federal, state, and local laws that regulate emergency services, national standards influencing emergency services, standard of care, tort, liability, and a review of relevant court cases. It also includes labor relations, human rights and diversity, conflicts of interest and frameworks for ethical decision-making.
Prerequisite(s): FFP 0010 and FFP 0020
3 Credit Hours |
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FFP 2780 - Fire Department Administration
3 Credit Hours
(Fall, Spring, Summer)
The course is designed to present the principles of management theory, and its application in the fire service. The course is intended for officers whose area of responsibility encompasses long and short range planning, budgeting and administration.
Prerequisite(s): FFP 0010 and FFP 0020
3 Credit Hours |
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FFP 2820 - Emergency Preparedness
3 Credit Hours
(Offered as needed)
This course teaches all aspects of emergency preparedness and planning related to natural and man-made disasters, and basic principles of emergency management. Planning concepts and the planning process will be discussed.
3 Credit Hours |
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FFP 2823 - Technical Applications in Emergency Management
3 Credit Hours
(Offered as needed)
This course explores issues and problems associated with the use of technology in emergency management. It examines strategies to overcome these issues and problems. Some of the subjects treated are use of the Internet, spatial analysis applications in vulnerability analysis, decision support systems, and emerging technologies.
3 Credit Hours |
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FFP 2834 - Societal Issues in Disaster Management
3 Credit Hours
(Offered as needed)
This course examines human response to disaster events, including political and economic factors influencing vulnerability. It examines how individuals and institutions make decisions at all levels of disaster response, it is an introduction to current research pertaining to the sociological aspects of disaster, and it will provide increased awareness of the potential and difficulties in using social science research as a basis for modifying public policy.
3 Credit Hours |
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FFP 2841 - Contingency Planning for the Private Sector
3 Credit Hours
(Offered as needed)
This course is designed to assist students in developing effective public sector plans by using the National Incident Management System and the Incident Command System templates. The curriculum includes case studies and development procedures for private sector logistics management and employee support planning.
3 Credit Hours |
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FFP 2905 - Independent Study: Emergency Management
1 Credit Hour
(Offered as needed)
A defined independent study which is pursued under direct supervision of a faculty member and recorded through departmental procedures. Designed to provide an in depth exploration of a special or advanced topic in the Emergency Management field. Activities include targeted readings and research, as well as a final project or portfolio. Departmental approval is required.
* This college credit course is not intended for transfer and may not be applied toward the A.A. degree.
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FIN 4402 - Financial and Economic Management
3 Credit Hours
(Fall, Spring)
This course addresses the application of contemporary theory and practice in business resource allocation. Topics include: capital budgeting, equity and capital financing, capital management, analysis of financial statements, pricing theory, management of working capital and other topics relevant to the acquisition, financing and management of business assets and business decision making. Both the economic and financial perspectives will be presented.
Prerequisite(s): upper division standing and ACG 3083 are required. ECO 2013 , STA 2023 , and knowledge of basic computer and keyboarding skills are strongly recommended.
3 Credit Hours |
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FOS 2201 - Food Service Sanitation Management
3 Credit Hours
(Offered as Needed)
Scientific rationales for safety and sanitation procedures; causes of food-borne illnesses and preventative measures, sanitation practices, and food safety regulations and practices.
Prerequisite(s): Knowledge of basic computer and keyboarding skills are strongly recommended.
3 Credit Hours |
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FRE 1120 - French I
4 Credit Hours ❖
(Fall)
Pronunciation and grammatical structures of French, with emphasis upon balanced development of all four skills – listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Covers all basic structures of the language.
❖ Courses listed with this symbol have an international and/or diversity focus and meet Teacher Education Programs’ common prerequisites.
4 Credit Hours ❖ |
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FRE 1121 - French II
4 Credit Hours
(Spring)
Pronunciation and grammatical structures of French, with emphasis upon balanced development of all four skills – listening, speaking, reading and writing. Covers all basic structures of the language.
Prerequisite(s): FRE 1120 or an equivalent course with a grade of “C” or better.
❖This college credit course qualifies as having an international and/or diversity focus for Teacher Education Programs common prerequisites.
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FSS 1120 - Food and Beverage Purchasing
3 Credit Hours
(Offered as Needed)
Contracts and procedures involved in volume food and beverage purchasing, procedures for receiving, storing, and issuing food, beverages, and other supplies, and writing specifications.
Prerequisite(s): Knowledge of basic computer and keyboarding skills are strongly recommended.
3 Credit Hours |
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FSS 1203C - Quantity Food Production
3 Credit Hours
(Offered as Needed)
This course is designed to assist students to recognize the operational procedures of food services, career and job opportunities, to recognize techniques in preparing a bake station, beverage, and pantry items. To use standard recipes and commercial tools and equipment to demonstrate safe work procedures, and to demonstrated employability, leadership, and organizational skills.
Prerequisite(s): Knowledge of basic computer and keyboarding skills are strongly recommended.
3 Credit Hours |
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FSS 1250 - Dining Room Management
3 Credit Hours
(Offered as Needed)
The various types of service appropriate to coffee shops, dining rooms, luncheons, banquets, and buffets. The relationship between menu, equipment, supplies, merchandising, and personnel and patron acceptance.
Prerequisite(s): Knowledge of basic computer and keyboarding skills are strongly recommended.
3 Credit Hours |
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FSS 2251 - Food and Beverage Management
3 Credit Hours
(Offered as Needed)
Purchasing, receiving, storage, preparation, and service of food and beverages. Including the layout and design of storage and kitchen facilities, scheduling, financial management techniques, personnel management, and sanitation and safety.
Prerequisite(s): FSS 1120 is required and knowledge of basic computer and keyboarding skills are strongly recommended.
3 Credit Hours |
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FSS 2500 - Food and Beverage Cost Control
3 Credit Hours
(Offered as Needed)
Materials and labor cost and controls to include inventories, payroll preparation and processing, preparing of reports, insurance and tax procedures, and maximizing economy and profits.
Prerequisite(s): Knowledge of basic computer and keyboarding skills are strongly recommended.
3 Credit Hours |
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GEA 1000 - World Regional Geography
3 Credit Hours ❖
(Offered as needed)
The course introduces the student to geographic regional studies. It will combine the concepts of physical geography and cultural, economic, and human geography as it applies to the differing regions of the world. It will show the relationships between the regional environment and the people who live there, between settlement patterns, economic patterns and cultural patterns within each region; and, using current events, it will show the impact of other phenomena upon those regions and their people.
❖ Courses listed with this symbol have an international and/or diversity focus and meet Teacher Education Programs’ common prerequisites.
3 Credit Hours ❖ |
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GEB 1011 - Introduction to Business
3 Credit Hours
(Fall)
Designed to give students a broad understanding of the nature of business and a preliminary idea of the various areas of business specialization.
Prerequisite(s): Knowledge of basic computer and keyboarding skills are strongly recommended.
3 Credit Hours |
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GEB 1214 - Business and Supervision Terminology
2 Credit Hours
(Fall)
This course is designed for students to achieve mastery of the special vocabulary, jargon, and concept terminology associated with general business and supervision in the modern workplace. Students will apply the terms in common workplace scenarios and hypothetical situations, as well as in standard written documents and assignments.
Prerequisite(s): Knowledge of basic computer and keyboarding skills are strongly recommended.
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GEB 1942 - Internship Business
1 Credit Hour
(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.
1 Credit Hour |
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GEB 2430 - Business Ethics
3 Credit Hours
(Fall)
This course addresses the legal, moral, and societal issues of ethical conduct in the business environment. Actual case studies are used to illustrate appropriate relationships among employers, employees, customers, stockholders, and other business stakeholders. Topics include: codes of ethics, laws and regulations related to ethics, conflict of interest, and moral philosophies associated with ethical conduct.
Prerequisite(s): Knowledge of basic computer and keyboarding skills are strongly recommended.
3 Credit Hours |
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GEB 3031 - Contemporary Business Practices
3 Credit Hours
(Fall)
This course includes an orientation to and examination of opportunities and challenges facing managers in contemporary business organizations. Introduces the competencies of teamwork, communication, creative thinking, adapting to change, decision making and customer service through application to issues and problems across the general business spectrum.
Prerequisite(s): upper division standing and knowledge of basic computer and keyboarding skills are strongly recommended.
3 Credit Hours |
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GEB 3213 - Business and Administrative Communication
3 Credit Hours
(Fall)
A comprehensive course in effective and efficient communications in the business world; includes preparation of reports, proposals and presentations, technical writing skills, composition of standard business documents including persuasive messages, sales letters, customer service correspondence, instructional memoranda, and policy and procedure development.
Prerequisite(s): upper division standing and ENC 1101 or departmental permission are required. Knowledge of basic computer and keyboarding skills are strongly recommended.
3 Credit Hours |
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GEB 3434 - Ethics for Business Leaders
3 Credit Hours
(Fall)
This course uses a case study approach to focus on the significant ethical and legal issues facing today’s business leaders. The theoretical and philosophical background will be presented along with real-life examples of ethics in the workplace. Cases and readings will be used to develop both analysis and application skills in the following areas: corporate and personal decision making, organizational culture and reputation, social responsibility and social reporting, customer relations, employee relations, financial reporting, technology, privacy/confidentiality and communications.
Prerequisite(s): upper division standing and knowledge of basic computer and keyboarding skills are strongly recommended.
3 Credit Hours |
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GEB 3444 - Business Trends and Issues
3 Credit Hours
(Fall)
This course builds on the traditional themes and concepts of the general business area through specialized readings on trends and issues facing today’s business and industry leaders. Students will read opinion pieces by noted in-field experts, as well as conduct basic research on contemporary issues such as information and workplace security, diversity in the workplace, outsourcing functions/services and global competition, with an eye to improving business operations.
Prerequisite(s): upper division standing and knowledge of basic computer and keyboarding skills are strongly recommended.
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GEB 3930 - Business Project and Acquisitions Terms and Concepts
1 Credit Hour
(Fall, Spring, Summer)
Students will apply specialized terminology of project and acquisitions management in various communication venues including short written documents and summary analyses. Emphasis will be placed upon the latest terms, abbreviations and jargon applicable to the field. Students will research selected terms and concepts in various contemporary periodicals and publications.
Prerequisite(s): upper division standing and knowledge of basic computer and keyboarding skills are strongly recommended.
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GEB 3933 - Business Research
1 Credit Hour
(Fall)
This seminar-style course, offered in group or individual format, provides an introduction to various references, databases, periodicals, journals and other publications essential to the research of contemporary business issues; also included are methods of accessing resources via the Internet, designing search strategies, citing Internet resources and evaluating research materials.
Prerequisite(s): upper division standing and knowledge of basic computer and keyboarding skills are strongly recommended.
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GEB 4454 - Business in a High Technology Environment
3 Credit Hours
(Spring)
Presents the special challenges and opportunities of managing a high technology firm or a traditional entity operating in the high technology environment; addresses software/information security, recruiting technical personnel, outsourcing, equipment security, updating equipment, telecommuting and similar issues.
Prerequisite(s): upper division standing and GEB 3031 are required. Knowledge of basic computer and keyboarding skills are strongly recommended.
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GEB 4930 - Special Topics: Project Management
3 Credit Hours
(Offered as needed)
An individual or group course designed to provide students with the opportunity to pursue a special topic(s) in depth; may be repeated as topics change.
Prerequisite(s): upper division standing and permission of the instructor are required. Knowledge of basic computer and keyboarding skills are strongly recommended.
3 Credit Hours |
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GEB 4933 - Special Topics: Management
3 Credit Hours
(Offered as needed)
An individual or group course designed to provide students with the opportunity to pursue a special topic(s) in depth; may be repeated as topics change.
Prerequisite(s): upper division standing and permission of the instructor are required. Knowledge of basic computer and keyboarding skills are strongly recommended.
3 Credit Hours |
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GEB 4934 - Special Topics: Business Administration
3 Credit Hours
(Offered as needed)
An individual or group course designed to provide students with the opportunity to pursue a special topic(s) from the area of business administration in depth; may be repeated as topics change.
Prerequisite(s): upper division standing and permission of the instructor are required. Knowledge of basic computer and keyboarding skills are strongly recommended.
3 Credit Hours |
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GEB 4941 - Internship: Business
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): upper division standing and permission of the instructor are required. Knowledge of basic computer and keyboarding skills are strongly recommended.
3 Credit Hours |
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GLY 2010C - Principles of Geology I
4 Credit Hours
(Fall, Spring)
Survey of the composition and dynamic processes of the solid Earth. Topics include planetary geology, mineralogy and petrology, volcanism, surface environments and processes (ocean floor, coastlines, rivers, karst, glaciers, deserts), seismology, surface deformation, Earth’s interior, plate tectonics, and mountain formation. Laboratory exercises in mineral and rock identification, interpretation of geological landforms using topographic maps, earthquakes, and basic field methods. Local or regional fieldtrips offered.
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GLY 2100C - Principles of Geology II
4 Credit Hours
(Fall, Spring)
Survey of the physical and biological history of the Earth. Course is divided into two parts. First is a review of common minerals, rocks, and fossils; the use of stratified sedimentary rocks to reconstruct past environments and climates; and the theory of plate tectonics. Second is an overview of the origin and early evolution of the Earth, tectonic formation of continents and oceans, and life through time (first appearance of life, early life in the ocean, Age of Dinosaurs, the Great Ice Age, and the appearance of the first humans). Field and laboratory work in mineral, rock, and fossil identification, description of stratigraphic sections in the field, and geologic map construction and interpretation. Local or regional fieldtrips offered.
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GLY 2601C - Introduction to Paleontology
4 Credit Hours
(Fall or Spring)
This course is a survey of prehistoric life. Topics include fossilization, systematics, evolution, ecology, extinction, and the geological history of life. Laboratory work covers the anatomy, classification, and ecology of major phyla of both extinct and extant organisms, including monerans, protists, plant, macroinvertebrates, and vertebrate animals. The course involves local and regional fossil collecting trips. This course may be used as a General Education science course for any A.S program, and may be used as a category III General Education science course for the A.A. degree.
4 Credit Hours |
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GRA 1151C - Illustration I
3 Credit Hours
(Offered as needed)
A beginning course to develop basic technical and conceptual skills with a focus on an industry-standard vector-based drawing program. Students will create logos and illustrations typical of graphic design challenges.
▲Technology-Across-the-Curriculum Course.
3 Credit Hours |
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GRA 1152C - Illustration II
3 Credit Hours
(Offered as needed)
An advanced graphic design course building upon the skills covered in Illustration I; the course includes increased challenges relating to conceptual skills and multi-software integration relating to typical print-based design problems. Access to an appropriate high quality digital camera is required.
Prerequisite(s): GRA 1151C .
▲Technology-Across-the-Curriculum Course.
3 Credit Hours |
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GRA 2140C - Multimedia I
4 Credit Hours
(Fall, Spring, Summer)
An advanced course covering the development of multimedia projects incorporating a variety of digital media elements. Students will learn an industry standard digital video editing application and the aesthetic and technical considerations involved in content acquisition. Access to a miniDV camcorder suggested.
Prerequisite(s): ART 2602C , GRA 1151C and PGY 1801C .
▲Technology-Across-the-Curriculum Course.
4 Credit Hours |
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GRA 2141C - Multimedia II
4 Credit Hours
(Offered as needed)
An advanced course covering principles of design and information architecture surrounding interactive multimedia presentations. Students will learn an industry standard interactive DVD media authoring software application. Students will produce a finished interactive DVD.
Prerequisite(s): GRA 2140C .
▲Technology-Across-the-Curriculum Course.
4 Credit Hours |
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GRA 2190C - Graphic Design I
3 Credit Hours
(Offered as needed)
An intermediate Graphic Design course that focuses on using an industry standard page layout software application. Students will be exposed to the ideas and aesthetics involved in the production of print publications. Access to a high quality digital camera required. It is recommended that students take PGY 1801C at the same time or prior to taking this course.
▲Technology-Across-the-Curriculum Course.
3 Credit Hours |
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GRA 2191C - Graphic Design II
3 Credit Hours
(Offered as needed)
An advanced Graphic Design course covering the aesthetics and challenges associated with producing complex multi-page printed communications. Access to an appropriate high quality digital camera required.
Prerequisite(s): GRA 1151C , GRA 2190C , PGY 1801C .
▲Technology-Across-the-Curriculum Course.
3 Credit Hours |
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GRA 2900 - Independent Study – Graphic Art
1 Credit Hour
(Offered as needed)
This course covers the practical treatment of Graphics/Printing Technology. Emphasis is on individual work projects.
Prerequisite(s): or
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GRA 2905 - Independent Study – Graphic Design
1 Credit Hour
(Offered as needed)
The student will initiate independent computer related work, utilizing various software and hardware. The course may be taken four times for credit.
Prerequisite(s): or
▲Technology-Across-the-Curriculum Course.
1 Credit Hour |
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GRA 2941A - Internship, Graphic Design
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): GRA 1151C , GRA 2190C , PGY 1801C and permission of the instructor.
3 Credit Hours |
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GRA 2950C - Advanced Graphic Projects
4 Credit Hours
(Offered as needed)
An advanced Graphic Design course addressing common Graphic Design problems. Students will explore advanced software application functionality and creative, aesthetic, and portfolio development. Access to a high quality digital camera required.
Prerequisite(s): ART 2602C , ART 2603C , GRA 1151C , GRA 2190C , PGY 1801C .
▲Technology-Across-the-Curriculum Course.
4 Credit Hours |
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HFT 1000 - Introduction to Hospitality Management
3 Credit Hours
(Fall)
This course is an overview of the hospitality industry, and the many different segments of the hospitality and tourism segments are discussed. Scope, size and industry trends are examined. Theories, examples and industry case studies are used to provide students with examples of problem solving tools of management. Basic industry terminology and management concepts are studied. The important role of service is stressed.
Prerequisite(s): Knowledge of basic computer and keyboarding skills are strongly recommended.
3 Credit Hours |
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HFT 1250 - Hotel and Resort Operations
3 Credit Hours
(Spring)
This course acquaints students with the operation of a hotel, motel and resort including front office procedures in registering, accounting for and checking out guests, promotional and sales practices, housekeeping, interior decoration, purchase of furniture, carpeting, linens and supplies, maintenance and engineering of a practical nature, facilities specifications, purchasing and storage.
Prerequisite(s): Knowledge of basic computer and keyboarding skills are strongly recommended.
3 Credit Hours |
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HFT 1300 - Managing Housekeeping Operations
3 Credit Hours
(Offered as needed)
Provides an overview of the fundamentals of housekeeping management. Describes management functions, tools, and practices required in today’s lodging and institutional housekeeping departments.
Prerequisite(s): Knowledge of basic computer and keyboarding skills are strongly recommended.
3 Credit Hours |
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HFT 1410 - Front Office Management
3 Credit Hours
(Fall)
This course guides students through all the skills including directing the activities and solving the complex problems, needed to properly manage the front office of a hotel/motel/resort. The course also acquaints students with the operation of all the departments as they apply to their primary responsibility of selling rooms and serving guests.
Prerequisite(s): Knowledge of basic computer and keyboarding skills are strongly recommended.
3 Credit Hours |
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HFT 1500 - Marketing and Sales in the Hospitality Industry
3 Credit Hours
(Offered as needed)
How to sell and promote the many services the food service/lodging industries offer guests. How to operate a sales and convention department.
Prerequisite(s): Knowledge of basic computer and keyboarding skills are strongly recommended.
3 Credit Hours |
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HFT 2210 - Hospitality Management
3 Credit Hours
(Spring)
Training in the techniques involved in the supervision of employees, developing sound relations with other departments, group discussions, and methods of improvement and development of cost consciousness. Job Analysis and job description techniques are developed.
Prerequisite(s): Knowledge of basic computer and keyboarding skills are strongly recommended.
3 Credit Hours |
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HFT 2223 - Human Relations and Supervisory Development
3 Credit Hours
(Spring)
Designed to provide specific application of proven training systems and methods for managers in the hospitality industry.
Prerequisite(s): HFT 2210 is required and knowledge of basic computer and keyboarding skills are strongly recommended.
3 Credit Hours |
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HFT 2600 - Hospitality Law
3 Credit Hours
(Offered as needed)
Nature and function of our legal system as it applies to the operation of an INN. Innkeeper-guest relationship, contracts, torts, civil rights and insurable risks are emphasized.
Prerequisite(s): Knowledge of basic computer and keyboarding skills are strongly recommended.
3 Credit Hours |
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HFT 2940 - Hospitality Internship
1 Credit Hour
(Offered Fall, Spring, Summer)
This course consists of on-the-job experience supplied by the hotel-motel-resort- restaurant industries. Job placement will be dependent upon the availability of participating hospitality institutions. The course consists of 30 hours per semester of on-the-job instruction accompanied by a seminar class.
Prerequisite(s): Knowledge of basic computer and keyboarding skills are strongly recommended.
1 Credit Hour |
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HFT 2941 - Hospitality Internship
2 Credit Hours
(Offered Fall, Spring, Summer)
This course consists of on-the-job experience supplied by the hotel-motel-resort- restaurant industries. Job placement will be dependent upon the availability of participating hospitality institutions. The course consists of 60 hours per semester of on-the-job instruction accompanied by a seminar class.
Prerequisite(s): Knowledge of basic computer and keyboarding skills are strongly recommended.
2 Credit Hours |
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HFT 2942 - Hospitality Internship
3 Credit Hours
(Offered Fall, Spring, Summer)
This course, an extension of Hospitality Internship (HFT2941), consists of on-the-job work experience supplied by the hotel, motel, resort and restaurant industries. Students will concentrate on 3 specific areas or functions that are career-goal oriented. Job placement will be dependent upon availability of participating hospitality institutions. The course consists of 90 hours of on-the-job instruction.
Prerequisite(s): Knowledge of basic computer and keyboarding skills are strongly recommended.
3 Credit Hours |
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HIM 1000 - Health Information and Delivery Systems
3 Credit Hours
(Fall, Spring)
Orientation to medical records history and professional associations. Confidentiality, filing, retrieving, indexing, numbering, storage and content of the medical record is also discussed. The course includes job search skills and professional job performance.
Prerequisite(s): Knowledge of basic computer and keyboarding skills are strongly recommended.
3 Credit Hours |
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HIM 1012 - Health Care and Legal Compliance
3 Credit Hours
(Fall, Spring)
In-depth study of federal, state, local laws governing preparation, and use of the healthcare record in the healthcare delivery system.
Prerequisite(s): Knowledge of basic computer and keyboarding skills are strongly recommended.
3 Credit Hours |
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HIM 1432 - Pathopharmacology
3 Credit Hours
(Fall)
Introduction to the nature, cause, and treatment of disease entities and the body’s defense mechanisms. Commonly used drugs will also be discussed.
Prerequisite(s): Knowledge of basic computer and keyboarding skills are strongly recommended.
3 Credit Hours |
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HIM 1442 - Pharmacology for HIM Professionals
2 Credit Hours
(Offered as needed)
Pharmacology for HIM Professionals provides an overview of the pronunciation, spelling, actions and side effects of the most commonly prescribed medications. The course will examine pharmacological terms, abbreviations, and symbols used by healthcare providers to write prescriptions.
Prerequisite(s): Knowledge of basic computer and keyboarding skills are strongly recommended.
2 Credit Hours |
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HIM 2253 - CPT Coding - Part 1
3 Credit Hours
(Spring)
Instruction and practice in basic CPT coding conventions, principles of classifying physician services using current procedural terminology (CPT-4), APC, and auditing procedures. Ethical standards of practice will be analyzed.
Prerequisite(s): HSC 1531 , BSC 1080 , HIM 1432 are required. Knowledge of basic computer and keyboarding skills are strongly recommended.
(Previously listed as HIM1253)
3 Credit Hours |
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HIM 2272 - Healthcare Reimbursement
3 Credit Hours
(Summer)
Emphasis on billing regulations for the State of Florida. Course content includes LMRPS, Workers’ Compensation laws, Florida Medicare, and claims for automobile accident injuries.
Prerequisite(s): HIM 2253 and HIM 2724 are required. Knowledge of basic computer and keyboarding skills are strongly recommended.
3 Credit Hours |
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HIM 2291 - CPT Coding Part 2
3 Credit Hours
(Spring)
This is an advanced course in ICD, CPT and HCPCS coding systems. Students will learn guidelines and applications to more complex case studies and health records according to current ethical standards of practice, inpatient and outpatient prospective payment systems, encoding software and RBRVs.
Prerequisite(s): HIM 2253 and HIM 2729 are required. Knowledge of basic computer and keyboarding skills are strongly recommended.
3 Credit Hours |
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HIM 2724 - ICD Coding Part 1
3 Credit Hours
(Fall)
This course provides a foundation using ICD-10-CM/PCS coding conventions, rules, methodology and sequencing, data sets, documentation requirements, and coding resources.
Prerequisite(s): HSC 1531 , BSC 1080 , HIM 1432 are required. Knowledge of basic computer and keyboarding skills are strongly recommended.
3 Credit Hours |
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HIM 2729 - ICD Coding Part 2
3 Credit Hours
(Fall)
This course focuses on assigning appropriate ICD, DRG, and Level II (HCPCS) codes to a wide range of original source medical documents. This course increases the quality of code selection by applying the decision process in problem solving using well-defined medical record review methods and guidelines. Ethical practices will be discussed.
Prerequisite(s): HIM 2724 is required and knowledge of basic computer and keyboarding skills are strongly recommended.
3 Credit Hours |
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HIM 2815C - Professional Practice Experience
3 Credit Hours
(Spring)
Working in a simulated, online environment, students will endeavor to code and bill using nationally recognized, American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) simulation software.
Prerequisite(s): Knowledge of basic computer and keyboarding skills are strongly recommended.
Corequisite(s): HIM 2291 and HIM 2729
3 Credit Hours |
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HLP 1081 - Wellness: Practice and Theory
3 Credit Hours
(Fall, Spring, Summer)
A course designed to promote wellness through assessment, instruction and fitness programs which, if applied, will enable the individual to achieve and/or maintain a high quality of health and fitness throughout life. Based on assessment test results a physical examination by a physician may be recommended.
3 Credit Hours |
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HSA 1100 - Introduction to Health Care
3 Credit Hours
(Fall)
This course provides an overview of the United States Healthcare System, including the economic, social, political, and technological forces that shape the industry. The role of state and federal government and regulatory agencies in healthcare delivery is examined. The fundamental roles and responsibilities of healthcare team members are surveyed. Healthcare safety, security, and infection control procedures will also be discussed.
Prerequisite(s): Knowledge of basic computer and keyboarding skills are strongly recommended.
3 Credit Hours |
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HSA 3110 - Health Care Organization and Management
3 Credit Hours
(Spring)
This course focuses on the structure and management of health care organizations, and the fundamental issues facing the U.S. health care system. Key topics include health status, the organization of health services, manpower, public health, financing, facilities, utilization, quality, regulation, and national health policy.
Prerequisite(s): upper division standing and knowledge of basic computer and keyboarding skills are strongly recommended.
3 Credit Hours |
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HSA 3111 - Introduction to Health Care Management
3 Credit Hours
(Fall)
This course studies the administration, organization and delivery of health care in the United States. Topics to be examined include health care leadership, management, strategy, performance improvement, information technology, insurance, financial and human resources management, as well as ethical and legal concepts.
Prerequisite(s): upper division standing and knowledge of basic computer and keyboarding skills are strongly recommended.
3 Credit Hours |
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HSA 3113 - Contemporary Issues in Health Care
3 Credit Hours
(Offered as needed)
This course is designed to introduce students to a range of issues related to health and health care in the United States. Course content will give students the opportunity to explore differing perspectives as they develop a deeper understanding of the issues and enhance their research and communication skills. The course will enable students to analyze and evaluate evidence regarding controversial issues. Students will develop and practice skills in formulating and writing well-informed, well-articulated arguments and reflections.
Prerequisite(s): upper division standing and knowledge of basic computer and keyboarding skills are strongly recommended.
3 Credit Hours |
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HSA 4191 - Health Information Systems
3 Credit Hours
(Fall)
This course focuses on the theories, concepts and principles of health information systems and development of critical thinking skills for use in practice/working in health care informatics. Current trends and issues in using, designing, and managing heath care information systems will be examined. Students, applying evidence-based knowledge, will analyze the design and implementation of health care information systems.
Prerequisite(s): upper division standing and knowledge of basic computer and keyboarding skills are strongly recommended.
3 Credit Hours |
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HSA 4922 - Capstone: Health Care Management
3 Credit Hours
(Spring)
This course integrates the information, skills, and abilities provided throughout the Health Administration Program in a capstone project. Students complete a project that demonstrates excellence by applying the knowledge gained from the core courses and materials studied throughout the program. Successful completion of the course requires demonstration of the achievement of program objectives and learning outcomes.
Prerequisite(s): senior standing and completion of or concurrent enrollment in remaining program core and emphasis courses. Knowledge of basic computer and keyboarding skills are strongly recommended.
3 Credit Hours |
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HSC 1100 - Health Education
3 Credit Hours
(Spring)
A systematic and comprehensive coverage of basic factual material, concepts, terminology, and important trends in major health areas of concern today.
Prerequisite(s): Knowledge of basic computer and keyboarding skills are strongly recommended.
3 Credit Hours |
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HSC 1400 - First Aid
3 Credit Hours
(Spring)
Preparation to meet emergencies that occur in the school, home or on the highway. Instruction and practice in dressing and bandaging, care of wounds, shock, bone and joint injuries, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, transportation of the injured oral poisoning and other medical emergencies.
3 Credit Hours |
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HSC 1531 - Medical Terminology
3 Credit Hours
(Fall)
An introduction to prefixes, suffixes, root words, combining forms, Latin and Greek forms, spelling, and pronunciation, with emphasis on building a working medical vocabulary based on body systems.
Prerequisite(s): Knowledge of basic computer and keyboarding skills are strongly recommended.
3 Credit Hours |
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HUM 1020 - Humanities – lntroduction
3 Credit Hours ❖ † ♦ ¶
(Fall, Spring, Summer)
A chronological survey of techniques and forms related to art, dance, film, literature, music, philosophy, religion and theater. Art works and selected readings are utilized as much as possible. The course includes Writing-Across-the-Curriculum and Speaking-Across-the-Curriculum. 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 have an international and/or diversity focus and meet Teacher Education Programs’ common prerequisites.
† Courses listed with this symbol address NWFSC’s Speaking-Across-the Curriculum student learning outcome, namely that all associate degree graduates are competent in basic public speaking skills.
♦ 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.
¶ 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 ❖ † ♦ ¶ |
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HUM 1905A - Independent Study – Arts and Humanities
1 Credit Hour
(Fall, Spring, Summer)
A defined independent study which is pursued under supervision of a faculty directing teacher and recorded through departmental procedures. Designed to permit a student to pursue nonscheduled academic and laboratory work which may be of a specialized or advanced nature and not available through classes or courses available on a college schedule. Departmental approval is required. Placement test is required. The course includes Writing-Across-The-Curriculum. If used to meet Gordon Rule requirements for general education, a minimum grade of “C” is also required.
Prerequisite(s): approval from department chair, 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.
1 Credit Hour |
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HUM 2250 - Humanities – A Contemporary Perspective
3 Credit Hours ❖ † ¶
(Fall, Spring, Summer)
This course is an integrated study of the artistic, cultural, philosophic, religious, social, and technological influences that shape modern western cultures in the modern era. The focus will begin with the 20th century and follow, chronologically, the issues of the modern era. 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 have an international and/or diversity focus and meet Teacher Education Programs’ common prerequisites.
† Courses listed with this symbol address NWFSC’s Speaking-Across-the Curriculum student learning outcome, namely that all associate degree graduates are competent in basic public speaking skills.
¶ 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 ❖ † ¶ |
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3 Credit Hours ❖ ¶ |
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HUM 2920 - Humanities Colloquium
1 Credit Hour
(Fall, Spring, Summer)
Humanities Colloquium is a lab designed to introduce students to critical visual and listening skills to become an intelligent arts consumer. Initial lecture sessions are devoted to discussions of the elements of analysis of art works, music pieces, theater performances, and dance presentations. Students will be required to attend selected NWFSC Visual and Performance Arts presentations and to write a short critical review of each. Topics may vary.
Prerequisite(s): placement test may be required.
1 Credit Hour |
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HUM 2930 - Humanities – Special Topics
3 Credit Hours
(Offered as needed)
A defined special topics course which is pursued under supervision of a faculty member and recorded through usual departmental procedures. Designed to permit a student to pursue non-scheduled academic and laboratory work which may be of a specialized nature and not available through the college schedule.
3 Credit Hours |
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