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Courses


Course Information

Courses by Division

   
 

Accounting

  
  • ACG 2001 - Accounting I


    3 Credit Hours
    (Fall, Spring, Summer)

    This course covers the fundamental principles and procedures of double entry accounting as applied to the financial records of a business entity. The preparation of an income statement, statement of owner’s equity and balance sheet are emphasized. Specific transactions and internal control associated with cash, accounts receivable and inventory will be examined in detail. The code of professional ethics will be highlighted throughout the course.

    Prerequisite(s): although not required, MTB 1103  is highly recommended.

    ▲Technology-Across-the-Curriculum Course.
  
  • ACG 2011 - Accounting II


    3 Credit Hours
    (Fall, Spring, Summer)

    This course covers recording of specific transactions and internal control associated with investments, fixed assets, liabilities, international operations and stockholders’ equity. Preparation of the statement of cash flow will be emphasized. The code of professional ethics will be highlighted throughout the course.

    Prerequisite(s): ACG 2001 .

  
  • ACG 2071 - Managerial Accounting


    3 Credit Hours
    (Fall, Spring, Summer)

    This course covers the basic principles of accounting techniques for the preparation of internal reports related to management of the firm and the interpretation of financial data useful in the decision-making process within the economic framework of the entity.

    Prerequisite(s): ACG 2011 .

  
  • ACG 2450 - Computer Applications for Accounting


    3 Credit Hours
    (Offered as needed)

    An introductory course in computerized integrated accounting procedures found in the microcomputer environment. Includes application of software designed for general ledger, accounts payable and receivable, financial statement analysis, purchasing and sales order processing, fixed assets, payroll, inventory and departmental accounting.

    Prerequisite(s): ACG 2001 .

    ▲Technology-Across-the-Curriculum Course.
  
  • ACG 3083 - Accounting: Concepts and Practice


    3 Credit Hours
    (Fall, Spring, Summer)

    This course explores the preparation and use of accounting information. Topics include mathematical procedures related to business decisions; terms and processes associated with the accounting cycle; financial statements for the sole-proprietorship, partnership and corporation; and foundations of managerial accounting.

    Prerequisite(s): upper division standing and GEB 3031  or permission. ACG 2001  is strongly recommended. (With advance approval, students who have completed both ACG 2001  and ACG 2011  may substitute an upper division elective for this course.)

  
  • ACO 1806 - Payroll Accounting


    3 Credit Hours
    (Offered as needed)

    Introduction to the theory, laws and procedures related to payroll activities of a business. Topics include payroll and personnel records, federal payroll laws, payroll operations, computerized payroll systems, and preparation of payroll registers, earnings records, and payroll tax forms.

    Prerequisite(s): ACG 2001 .

    * This college credit course is not intended for transfer and may not be applied toward the A.A. degree.
  
  • TAX 2000 - Federal Income Tax: Individual


    3 Credit Hours
    (Offered as needed)

    Federal Income Taxes. Determine income tax for individuals, interpretations of Internal Revenue Code and Regulation, tax planning and advisory service. Brief introduction to partnership, corporation, estate and gift taxes. Extensive practice problems in individual income tax returns and research in tax questions.


Adult Basic Education (ABE)

  
  • XAB ___ - ABE Comprehensive


    This course provides individual and small group instruction in reading, comprehension, math, basic computation, English and writing skills for adults who need to complete their elementary and secondary studies.

    * Course number varies with number of instructional contact hours.

Anthropology, Archeology

  
  • ANT 2000 - Introduction to Anthropology


    3 Credit Hours
    (Offered as needed)

    Introduction to the fundamental principles, concepts, methods and theories in Anthropology. Includes a brief introduction to the subdisciplines of anthropology: cultural anthropology, biological anthropology, archaeology, and linguistics. A cross-cultural perspective will be paramount in the study of anthropology.

    ❖This college credit course qualifies as having an international and/or diversity focus for Teacher Education Programs common prerequisites.
  
  • ANT 2100 - Introduction to Archaeology


    3 Credit Hours
    (Offered as needed)

    Introduction to the fundamental principles, methods, and theories in archaeology. Includes a history of the development of archaeology, and examination of the nature of archaeological data and research, an introduction to archaeological data and analysis, and an examination of approaches to synthesis and interpretation. North and South American archeology is studied, but non-western examples are also studied to enhance an understanding of the development of the discipline in Europe and the Americas.

    ❖This college credit course qualifies as having an international and/or diversity focus for Teacher Education Programs common prerequisites.
  
  • ANT 2159C - Florida Southeast US Archaeology


    3 Credit Hours
    (Offered as needed)

    Introduction to special topics in anthropology and archaeology. Example: field experience in archaeology, brief introduction to prehistoric native American cultures in Florida and the southeastern United States and field experience excavating a prehistoric site in Okaloosa County.


Architectural Drafting

  
  • BCN 1230 - Building Construction Materials and Processes


    3 Credit Hours
    (Fall)

    Course designed to introduce the student to terminology, methods, procedures, materials, and processes used in the construction industry.

  
  • BCN 1272 - Blueprint Reading for Commercial Construction


    3 Credit Hours
    (Spring, Fall)

    A course to familiarize non-drafting students with techniques of blueprint reading and the fundamentals of construction methods that make blueprint reading meaningful.

    * This college credit course is not intended for transfer and may not be applied toward the A.A. degree.
  
  • BCN 1520 - Electrical Systems in Construction


    3 Credit Hours
    (Spring, Summer, Fall)

    A course to familiarize students with electrical terminology, practices, methods, code requirements and safety and health in construction.

    * This college credit course is not intended for transfer and may not be applied toward the A.A. degree.
  
  • BCN 1567 - Plumbing and Gas Construction Practices


    3 Credit Hours
    (Spring, Summer, Fall)

    A course to familiarize students with Plumbing and Gas code requirements, terminology, methods, practices, processes and safety and health used in building construction.

    * This college credit course is not intended for transfer and may not be applied toward the A.A. degree.
  
  • BCN 2231 - Building Construction Materials and Processes II


    3 Credit Hours
    (Spring)

    Course designed to introduce the student to terminology, methods, procedures, materials, and processes used in the construction industry. The focus of the course will cover Divisions 9 through 16 of the construction industry.

  
  • BCN 2560 - Mechanical Systems in Construction


    3 Credit Hours
    (Spring, Summer, Fall)

    A course to familiarize students with mechanical trades terminology, methods, practices, code requirements processes, and safety and health criteria in mechanical construction.

    * This college credit course is not intended for transfer and may not be applied toward the A.A. degree.
  
  • BCN 2721 - Construction Management/Planning


    3 Credit Hours
    (Spring, Summer, Fall)

    The course covers project development and organization from pre-construction site investigation to final completion. The course will include the management of project estimates, plans, schedules, operations and safety. The student will become knowledgeable about documents used in the construction industry for bid, contracts, zoning, permits, bonds, loans specifications and drawings. Cost engineering, procurement, value engineering and quality assurance will be covered. Cost management through job cost analysis and purchase order systems will also be covered.

    * This college credit course is not intended for transfer and may not be applied toward the A.A. degree.
  
  • BCT 1763 - Construction Safety and Health


    3 Credit Hours
    (Spring, Summer, Fall)

    A basic course in construction safety and health, covering such topics as: theories of accident causation; workplace hazards; hazard analysis and prevention; accident reporting; OSHA construction standard and safety practices; environmental safety; violence in the workplace; ergonomics; ethics and safety; workers’ compensation; and stress on the job.

    * This college credit course is not intended for transfer and may not be applied toward the A.A. degree.
  
  • BCT 2761 - Structural Systems in Construction


    3 Credit Hours
    (Spring, Summer, Fall)

    A course to familiarize students with structural terminology, practices, methods, code requirements and safety, and health criteria in construction.

    * This college credit course is not intended for transfer and may not be applied toward the A.A. degree.
  
  • BCT 2770 - Construction Estimating


    3 Credit Hours
    (Spring, Fall)

    A course in estimating as it relates to the construction industry covering references, estimating methods, take-off organization and presentation; material take-off, cost estimating in heavy construction, mathematical formulas for estimating, quantity take-off from plan review, and computer estimating overview.

    Prerequisite(s):  ,  .

    * This college credit course is not intended for transfer and may not be applied toward the A.A. degree.
  
  • TAR 2121C - Architectural Drafting


    3 Credit Hours
    (Offered as needed)

    Architectural design and development of residential and light commercial buildings to include: development and construction of good architectural freehand lettering, VA and FHA approved residential house plans, “Good Sense” house plans as defined in the Arkansas Plan, and heat loss/heat gain calculations.

    Prerequisite(s): ETD 1102  or ETD 1112  or equivalent.


Architecture

  
  • ARC 1131 - Architectural Presentation


    3 Credit Hours
    (Summer)

    This course introduces basic ideas and presentation techniques directed towards developing design skills, such as drawing, perspective sketching, and graphics using a variety of media to include: pencil, ink, colored pencils, markers, and model building to be used in architectural presentations. This course is designed as part of an articulation agreement with Florida A&M University; students interested in transferring to another upper division school should consult with an advisor.

  
  • ARC 1301C - Design 1.1


    4 Credit Hours
    (Fall)

    The primary foci of this course are the development of two and three-dimensional graphic skills and the ability to think spatially and to manipulate elements in space. Analysis and design exercises are located primarily in abstract two/three dimensional space and deal with topics such as figure/ground relationships, line/plane/mass, the idea of systems, networks, repetition, and the relation of part to the whole. This course is designed as part of an articulation agreement with Florida A&M University; students interested in transferring to another upper division school should consult with an advisor.

  
  • ARC 1302C - Design 1.2


    4 Credit Hours
    (Spring)

    This course continues the emphasis and topics studied in Design 1.1, with increased expectation with regard to graphic and spatial manipulation ability. Students study exemplary works of architecture and art, beginning the process of developing an understanding of the role history plays in their creative explorations. By the end of the course, site and the human being are part of the design environment. This course is designed as part of an articulation agreement with Florida A&M University; students interested in transferring to another upper division school should consult with an advisor.

    Prerequisite(s): ARC 1301C .

  
  • ARC 2201 - Theory of Architecture


    3 Credit Hours
    (Spring, Fall)

    An introduction to architectural theory, selected contemporary architectural theories and movements, and their evolution and historical basis. This course is designed as part of an articulation agreement with Florida A&M University; students interested in transferring to another upper division school should consult with an advisor.

    Prerequisite(s): ETD 1102 .

  
  • ARC 2303A - Design 2.1


    6 Credit Hours
    (Fall)

    Application of two and three-dimensional design principles learned in first-year design, in preparation for whole building design in third year. Small building projects adding programmatic responsibilities to the design agenda. Emphasis on programmatic issues internal to the building such as function, circulation structure, resolution of form, space and place making. This course is designed as part of an articulation agreement with Florida A&M University; students interested in transferring to another upper division school should consult with an advisor.

    Prerequisite(s): ARC 2201 .

  
  • ARC 2304 - Design 2.2


    6 Credit Hours
    (Spring)

    Application of two and three-dimensional design principles learned in first-year design, in preparation for whole building design in third year. Small building projects adding programmatic responsibilities to the design agenda. Emphasis on programmatic issues internal to the building such as function, circulation structure, resolution of form, space and place making, and human behavior.

    Prerequisite(s): ARC 2303A .

  
  • ARC 2472 - Introduction to the Technology of Architecture


    4 Credit Hours
    (Summer)

    This course is the beginning of the technology sequence in the areas of structures, environment technology, and materials and methods of construction. It introduces themes such as the response of buildings to the natural environment, the strength, stiffness, and durability in building materials, and the quantitative method of analysis and design of building assemblies and support systems. It explores the relationship between building technology and the social, aesthetic, environmental and economic aspects of the settings in which buildings are located, and how these factors relate to the process of architectural design. This course is designed as part of an articulation agreement with Florida A&M University; students interested in transferring to another upper division school should consult with an advisor.

  
  • ARC 2501 - Architectural Structures I


    3 Credit Hours
    (Offered as needed)

    The emphasis of the course is on the development of the principles of statics and the application of these principles to the analysis and design of structural systems, primarily column, beam, slab systems, and the truss systems. The course builds on the basic ideas of structural form and material properties developed in Introduction to the Technology of Architecture.

    Prerequisite(s): any college level physics or calculus course, and concurrent enrollment in ARC 2472 . This course is designed as part of an articulation agreement with Florida A&M University; students interested in transferring to another upper division school should consult with an advisor.

  
  • ARC 2701 - Survey of History of Architecture, Part I


    3 Credit Hours
    (Offered as needed)

    A critical exploration of the history and theory of architecture from pre-history through the end of the 13th century. Examination of the making and intent of significant buildings and sites tracing the developments that have given meaning to the built environment and brought order to the tectonics of architecture. This course is designed as part of an articulation agreement with Florida A&M University; students interested in transferring to another upper division school should consult with an advisor.


Art

  
  • ART 1201C - Two-Dimensional Design


    3 Credit Hours
    (Fall, Spring)

    An introductory course, both theoretical and applied, dealing with the principles of organization and the elements of design in a two-dimensional format. This is a foundation course for all of the graphic arts: painting, printmaking, and the two-dimensional crafts. Audit enrollment In studio art classes is permitted on a space-available basis only.

  
  • ART 1203C - Three-Dimensional Design


    3 Credit Hours
    (Fall, Spring)

    An introductory course, both theoretical and applied, dealing with principles of organization and the elements of design in a 3-dimensional format. Various materials, tools, and surfaces are used to explore 3-D form. This is a foundation course. Audit enrollment In studio art classes is permitted on a space-available basis only.

  
  • ART 1300C - Drawing I


    3 Credit Hours
    (Fall, Spring)

    Basic drawing course covering different drawing media, line, form, shape, value and spatial relationships. Drawing problems involving a variety of subject matter will be explored. Emphasis is on value, drawing techniques, spatial relationships between shapes and composition. Audit enrollment In studio art classes is permitted on a space-available basis only.

  
  • ART 1301C - Drawing II


    3 Credit Hours
    (Fall, Spring)

    Continued study of drawing techniques explored in Drawing I. Provides experience with more complex drawing problems. Emphasis is on self-expression, value, color theory, and composition. A variety of subject matter and drawing media will be explored.

    Prerequisite(s): ART 1300C . Audit enrollment In studio art classes is permitted on a space-available basis only.

  
  • ART 1750C - Pottery I


    3 Credit Hours
    (Fall, Spring, Summer)

    The students shall be exposed to the production of pottery utilizing all known hand building techniques. Also includes introduction to potter’s wheel and basic wheel fundamentals. The first half of course is hand building, the second half is devoted to development of skills on the potter’s wheel. Students also learn how to glaze pottery and make glass. Audit enrollment In studio art classes is permitted on a space-available basis only.

  
  • ART 1751C - Pottery II


    3 Credit Hours
    (Fall, Spring, Summer)

    Continues hand building of Pottery I, but major emphasis is placed upon development skills utilizing the potter’s wheel. Additional glazing experimentation is also emphasized.

    Prerequisite(s): ART 1750C . Please refer to catalog section regarding audit enrollment.

  
  • ART 1905A - Independent Study – Art


    1 Credit Hour
    (Fall, Spring, Summer)

    A defined independent study 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. 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 communication/verbal/reading achievement or successful completion of ENC 0025  and REA 0017 .

  
  • ART 2330C - Figure Drawing I


    3 Credit Hours
    (Fall, Spring)

    The development of technical skills and self-expression through drawing the figure; course begins with anatomy studies, progresses to conceptualization of human form. Audit enrollment In studio art classes is permitted on a space-available basis only.

  
  • ART 2331C - Figure Drawing II


    3 Credit Hours
    (Fall, Spring)

    This class is a continuation of Figure Drawing I. Emphasis is on composition and self-expression in relation to the human figure. Exploration of media and content will be encouraged.

    Prerequisite(s): ART 2330C . Audit enrollment In studio art classes is permitted on a space-available basis only.

  
  • ART 2500C - Painting I


    3 Credit Hours
    (Fall, Spring)

    Course will include design elements, composition and spatial relationships. Emphasis is on color theory, color mixing, and execution thereof within a variety of subject matter. Audit enrollment In studio art classes is permitted on a space-available basis only.

  
  • ART 2501C - Painting II


    3 Credit Hours
    (Fall, Spring)

    This course is a continuation of Painting I ART 2500C with emphasis on further exploration of student’s personal style and original techniques. Further experimentation in abstraction and emotional aspects of form and color are explored and expressed.

    Prerequisite(s): ART 2500C . Audit enrollment in studio art classes is permitted on a space-available basis only.

  
  • ART 2540C - Water Color I


    3 Credit Hours
    (Fall, Spring)

    An introduction to water media techniques applied to various subject matter through demonstrations and various lab experiences. Open to all students. Audit enrollment In studio art classes is permitted on a space-available basis only.

  
  • ART 2541C - Water Color II


    3 Credit Hours
    (Fall, Spring)

    Allows continued experience in more complex water color technique and subject matter. Emphasis is on composition and individual expression.

    Prerequisite(s): ART 2540C . Audit enrollment In studio art classes is permitted on a space-available basis only.

  
  • ART 2602C - Digital Imaging I


    4 Credit Hours
    (Offered as needed)

    A digital illustration production course with a strong emphasis on concept development and image making skills. Students will create complex imagery based on manipulations of photographs or traditional drawings and paintings with an industry-standard image editing/manipulation software. Access to an appropriate high quality digital camera is required. It Is recommended that students take PGY 1801C  at the same time or prior to taking this course.

    ▲Technology-Across-the-Curriculum Course.
  
  • ART 2603C - Digital Imaging II


    4 Credit Hours
    (Offered as needed)

    A continuing course which expands upon the technical and conceptual foundation laid in Digital Imaging I. Students will explore advanced software techniques and greater challenges of personal or commercial expression in digital media. Access to an appropriate high quality digital camera required.

    Prerequisite(s): ART 2602C , PGY 1801C .

    ▲Technology-Across-the-Curriculum Course.
  
  • ART 2701C - Sculpture I


    3 Credit Hours
    (Spring)

    An introductory course in the technical and aesthetic consideration of sculptural forms. Includes a wide range of materials and expressions, representing past and present sculptural methods. Audit enrollment in studio art classes is permitted on a space-available basis only.

  
  • ART 2703C - Sculpture II


    3 Credit Hours
    (Spring)

    Allows continued experience in more complex three-dimensional techniques; emphasis on individual projects and conceptual approach.

    Prerequisite(s): ART 2701C . Audit enrollment In studio art classes is permitted on a space-available basis only.

  
  • ART 2834C - Gallery Practices


    3 Credit Hours
    (Offered as needed)

    The principles of Art Gallery practices and operations. Both theoretical and practical experiences will be obtained through lectures, field trips and class projects.

  
  • ART 2930 - Art - Special Topics


    3 Credit Hours
    (Fall, Spring Summer)

    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.

  
  • ART 2955 - Portfolio Development


    3 Credit Hours
    (Spring)

    Development of a working portfolio through studio project aimed at fulfilling the general requirements the average company, university, art school or advertising agency looks for in a portfolio presentation.

    Prerequisite(s): ART 1201C , ART 1203C , ART 1300C , ART 1301C .


Art History

  
  • ARH 1000 - Humanities Art


    3 Credit Hours
    (Fall, Spring, Summer)

    This course offers a study in the basic concepts of art, including function, style and structure with emphasis on the interaction of medium and meaning and problems of art criticism. This class does not fulfill the art history requirements for art majors, but compliments the art major’s course of study as an elective. 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 communication/verbal/reading achievement or successful completion of ENC 0025  and REA 0017 .

  
  • ARH 2050 - Art History: Pre-Renaissance


    3 Credit Hours
    (Fall, Spring, Summer)

    Survey of significant contributions in art from prehistoric through Renaissance. Art will be considered in terms of stylistic qualities as well as iconography and historical context. 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 communication/verbal/reading achievement or successful completion of ENC 0025  and REA 0017 .

    ❖This college credit course qualifies as having an international and/or diversity focus for Teacher Education Programs common prerequisites. † Courses listed with this symbol contain an oral communication component and may be used to satisfy the Speaking-Across-the-Curriculum requirement.
  
  • ARH 2051 - Art History: Renaissance - 18th Century Neo-Classicism


    3 Credit Hours
    (Fall, Spring, Summer)

    Survey of significant contributions in art from Renaissance through Contemporary. Art will be considered in terms of stylistic qualities as well as iconography and historical context. 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 communication/verbal/reading achievement or successful completion of ENC 0025  and REA 0017 .

    ❖This college credit course qualifies as having an international and/or diversity focus for Teacher Education Programs common prerequisites. † Courses listed with this symbol contain an oral communication component and may be used to satisfy the Speaking-Across-the-Curriculum requirement.
  
  • ARH 2060 - Architecture History


    3 Credit Hours
    (Fall, Spring, Summer)

    Survey of significant contributions in architecture from prehistoric to modern times. Architecture will be considered in terms of stylistic qualities, structural type, and intended usage. Topics will be addressed according to historical content, societal background, and geographical location. 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 communication/verbal/reading achievement or successful completion of ENC 0025  and REA 0017 .

    ❖This college credit course qualifies as having an international and/or diversity focus for Teacher Education Programs common prerequisites. † Courses listed with this symbol contain an oral communication component and may be used to satisfy the Speaking-Across-the-Curriculum requirement.
  
  • ARH 2402 - Art History: Modern Art


    3 Credit Hours
    (Summer and as needed)

    Surveys and analyzes the major artistic periods and movements from 18th century Neo-Classicism to present. Required for all Art majors. 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 communication/verbal/reading achievement or successful completion of ENC 0025  and REA 0017 .

    † Courses listed with this symbol contain an oral communication component and may be used to satisfy the Speaking-Across-the-Curriculum requirement. ❖This college credit course qualifies as having an international and/or diversity focus for Teacher Education Programs common prerequisites.
  
  • ARH 2930 - Art History – Special Topics


    3 Credit Hours
    (Fall, Spring Summer)

    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.


Astronomy

  
  • AST 1002 - Astronomy


    4 Credit Hours
    (Fall, Spring, Summer)

    This non-lab one-semester course is designed to meet the general education requirements in physical science for non-science majors and for students in related scientific fields needing a scientific elective. The course includes topics in planetary astronomy, the sun and stellar evolution, galaxies, and cosmology. Also covered are basic physical laws, light, and telescopes. Exercises require only basic math with some very limited algebra.


Biology

  
  • BSC 1005 - General Biology


    4 Credit Hours
    (Fall, Spring, Summer)

    The principles of biology are included. Human Biology is emphasized. Man’s effect on the environment is considered wherever appropriate. (NO LABORATORY — Not for majors in Biology).

  
  • BSC 1005C - General College Biology


    5 Credit Hours (1 HC)
    (Fall, Spring, Summer)

    The principles of biology are included. Human Biology is emphasized. Man’s effect on the environment is considered wherever appropriate. General biology uses experimental methodology and technique and includes a survey of bacteria, protist, fungi, plants and animals. The lab content will include a survey of organisms, dissection of plants, invertebrates and vertebrates.

    (NWFSC Collegiate High School Students Only)
  
  • BSC 1005L - Biology Lab


    1 Credit Hour
    (Offered as needed)

    Laboratory for General Biology. Experimental methodology and technique. Not recommended for Biology majors.

    Prereq/Corequisites: BSC 1005  or equivalent.

  
  • BSC 1010C - Principles of Biology I


    4 Credit Hours
    (Fall, Spring)

    A study of the structure and function of the major biological molecules and the organization of these molecules at the subcellular level; of cellular growth including bioenergetics, metabolism and its control, and the movement and incorporation of macromolecules as related to cell expansion and repair; and the study of the control of cellular growth including both genetic and biochemical control mechanisms. Required for Biology, Pre-Med, and most Pre-Professional Science majors.

    Prerequisite(s): high school biology and chemistry or CHM 1025  and eligibility to enroll in MAC 1105 .

  
  • BSC 1011C - Principles of Biology II


    4 Credit Hours
    (Fall, Spring)

    This course is a continuation of BSC 1010C . It provides an overview of the history of life on Earth, a summary of the concepts of phylogeny and classification, and a survey of organisms with emphasis on plants and animals. Structure, evolution, taxonomy, and ecology of the major phyla will be included. This course is required for Biology, Pre-Med, and most Pre-Professional Science majors.

    Prerequisite(s): BSC 1010C .

  
  • BSC 1080 - Essentials of Anatomy and Physiology


    3 Credit Hours
    (Offered as needed)

    This course surveys basic structure and function of the human body with emphasis on terminology and anatomy.

  
  • BSC 1085C - Anatomy and Physiology I


    4 Credit Hours
    (Fall, Spring, Summer)

    A study of the human organism to include cells, tissues, skeleton, muscular system and nervous system.

  
  • BSC 1086C - Anatomy and Physiology II


    4 Credit Hours
    (Fall, Spring, Summer)

    A study of the human organism to include the cardiovascular system, the fluid electrolyte balance, and the respiratory, excretory, endocrine, reproductive, gastrointestinal and immune systems.

  
  • BSC 1905 - Independent Study – Biology


    1 Credit Hour
    (Fall, Spring, Summer)

    A course designed to (1) allow a student to complete part of a course taken elsewhere and thereby complete general education requirements, (2) to go deeper into special areas of interest.

    This course may be taken up to four times for credit.
  
  • BSC 2020C - Human Structure and Function


    4 Credit Hours
    (Fall, Spring, Summer)

    A study of the structures and functions of the human body with emphasis on system integrations (homeostasis) and an introduction to system disorders and pathologies.

  
  • BSC 2946 - Directed Work Study – Biology


    1 Credit Hour
    (Offered as needed)

    Practical experience with use and maintenance of lab equipment and materials. Participation in support activities and organizational routines of lab courses. Course fees may be waived. May be taken up to four times for credit. Departmental approval following interview is required.

  
  • MCB 2010C - Microbiology, Allied Health


    4 Credit Hours
    (Fall, Spring, Summer)

    This course is designed for students entering programs in the numerous health fields, but primarily for pre-nursing students. The material presented covers the fundamentals of microbiology needed to understand the biology of infectious diseases and the agents that cause them. Not recommended for biology, pre-med, pre-vet, and dentistry.

    Prerequisite(s): CHM 1025  or CHM 1045C  or BSC 1005  or BSC 1010C  or BSC 1085C .


Botany

  
  • BOT 1010C - Botany


    4 Credit Hours
    (Spring)

    This course covers the structure and function of seed plants, basic information on plant metabolism, including photosynthesis and water relations, and a survey of lower plants, algae and fungi. It introduces basic concepts of ecology and plant geography and stresses the importance of plants to humans. Laboratory sessions illustrate concepts from the lecture using specimens, microscope slides and field trips.


Business

  
  • 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 ; or upper division standing and ACG 2001  and ACG 2011 ; or upper division standing and ECO 2013  or ECO 2023 . ECO 2013  or ECO 2023  is strongly recommended. (With advance approval, students who have completed both ECO 2013  and ECO 2023  may substitute an upper division elective for this course.)

  
  • GEB 1011 - Introduction to Business


    3 Credit Hours
    (Fall, Spring, Summer)

    Designed to give students a broad understanding of the nature of business and a preliminary idea of the various areas of business specialization.

  
  • GEB 1214 - Business and Supervision Terminology


    2 Credit Hours
    (Offered as needed)

    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.

  
  • GEB 1940 - Internship - Business


    3 Credit Hours
    (Fall, Spring, Summer)

    On-the-job training in the Associate in Science Option program in which the student is enrolled. The student is under the supervision at work of a qualified supervisor. The supervisor will rate the student’s performance, knowledge, comprehension, dependability, initiative, cooperativeness, and total performance. A project paper or approved project will be submitted by the student three weeks prior to the close of the semester. May be repeated four times for a total of 12 credit hours.

    * This college credit course is not intended for transfer and may not be applied toward the A.A. degree.
  
  • GEB 2430 - Business Ethics


    3 Credit Hours
    (Fall, Spring, Summer)

    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.

  
  • GEB 3031 - Contemporary Business Practices


    3 Credit Hours
    (Fall, Spring, Summer)

    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.

  
  • GEB 3213 - Business and Administrative Communication


    3 Credit Hours
    (Fall, Spring, Summer)

    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 permission.

  
  • GEB 3434 - Ethics for Business Leaders


    3 Credit Hours
    (Fall, Spring, Summer)

    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; prior coursework in management, human relations or general business is desirable.

  
  • GEB 3444 - Business Trends and Issues


    3 Credit Hours
    (Fall, Spring, Summer)

    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.

  
  • 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.

  
  • GEB 3933 - Business Research


    1 Credit Hour
    (Fall, Spring, Summer)

    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

  
  • GEB 4454 - Business in a High Technology Environment


    3 Credit Hours
    (Fall, Spring, Summer)

    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 .

  
  • 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.

  
  • GEB 4931 - Special Topics: Acquisitions


    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.

  
  • GEB 4932 - Special Topics: Quality Improvement


    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.

  
  • 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.

  
  • 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.

  
  • GEB 4941 - Internship: Business


    3 Credit Hours
    (Fall, Spring, Summer)

    An individualized course in supervised work experience; provides the student with supervised, business-related work experience and the opportunity to build upon existing management skills and experience.

    Prerequisite(s): upper division standing and permission of the instructor.


Business Law

  
  • BUL 2241 - Business Law I


    3 Credit Hours
    (Fall, Spring, Summer)

    Introductory course in business law with objective of presenting the law underlying business transactions. Course includes the study of the Law of Contracts, the Law of Bailments, and the Law of Sales based on the Uniform Commercial Code. Recommended for Business degree students.

  
  • BUL 2242 - Business Law II


    3 Credit Hours
    (Fall, Spring, Summer)

    Course context explores laws relative to Negotiable Instruments, Agency, Partnerships, (includes study of Uniform Partnership Act), Corporation Law, Creditors Rights, Consumer Protection and Insurance. Based on Uniform Commercial Code.

  
  • BUL 3320 - Law and Business


    3 Credit Hours
    (Fall, Spring, Summer)

    An introduction to the legal setting in which modern business operates; emphasis is on public and regulatory law, basic contract law, the processes of administrative, statutory and common law and interstate commerce issues; includes an overview of the UCC and intellectual property.

    Prerequisite(s): upper division standing.

  
  • BUL 4333 - Contract Formation and Administration


    3 Credit Hours
    (Fall, Spring, Summer)

    Students will be exposed to the differences in the public and private sector contracting environments. Emphasis will be placed on the fundamentals of contract formation including sealed bidding, negotiations, and best value methods. Students will learn the fundamentals of contract administration including inspection and acceptance, quality control, contract changes, and disputes.

    Prerequisite(s): upper division standing and BUL 3320  or BUL 2241  and BUL 2242 .

  
  • BUL 4931 - Acquisition Law Seminar


    3 Credit Hours
    (Fall, Spring, Summer)

    This course addresses contract law as applicable to formation and administration of contracts with private and governmental agencies, with emphasis on the federal government. The following topics are also included: concepts of responsiveness and responsibility, bidding procedures, mistakes, negotiation procedures, changes, claims and dispute resolution. Students will explore the typical contracting problems that can lead to litigation.

    Prerequisite(s): upper division standing and BUL 4333 .


Chemistry

  
  • CHM 1025 - Chemical Science


    4 Credit Hours
    (Fall, Spring, Summer)

    Fundamental principles and theories of matter and energy. Atomic theory, periodicity, properties, structure, kinetic molecular theory, bonding, solutions, scientific method, carbon compounds. This course serves as an introduction to chemistry for non-science majors, satisfying the General Education requirement for the A.A. degree; and as a preparatory course for students intending to enter college chemistry.

  
  • CHM 1032C - General Chemistry for Life Sciences


    4 Credit Hours
    (Fall, Spring, Summer)

    This course is a one-semester introduction to chemistry especially appropriate for those pursuing a degree for a career in an allied health science field, although open to all students. Topics include atomic theory, bonding, nomenclature, gases, acids and bases, stoichiometry, and solutions, with an additional emphasis on reaction rates, equilibria, organic and biochemistry, and organic and biomolecules and their roles and functions in living organisms.

    Prerequisite(s): MAT 1033A  or appropriate placement test.

  
  • CHM 1045C - College Chemistry I


    4 Credit Hours
    (Fall, Spring, Summer)

    Quantitative approach to modern theoretical and descriptive chemistry with appropriate development of laboratory technique. Includes symbols, formulas, equations, atomic structure, bonding, states of matter, stoichiometry, thermo-chemistry, solutions, colloids, molecular orbitals, periodicity and properties. A two semester sequence in general chemistry with laboratory exercises and demonstrations. University transfer credit.

    Prerequisite(s): MAC 1105  required; high school Chemistry or Physics, CHM 1025  or PHY 1020  advised.

  
  • CHM 1046C - College Chemistry II


    4 Credit Hours
    (Fall, Spring, Summer)

    Continuation of CHM 1045C . Includes kinetics, chemical equilibrium, acids and bases, thermo-dynamics, non-metals and their compounds, electrochemistry, redox, the atmosphere, hydrocarbons, biochemistry, nuclear chemistry, coordination compounds, and qualitative analysis.

    Prerequisite(s): CHM 1045C .

  
  • CHM 2210C - Organic Chemistry I


    4 Credit Hours
    (Fall)

    This course will present the correlation between structure and physical and chemical properties of organic compounds. The principle types of mechanisms involved in organic reactions will be discussed on aliphatic and aromatic hydrocarbons, alkyl halides, alcohols and ethers. Laboratory exercises illustrate these topics.

    Prerequisite(s): CHM 1046C .

  
  • CHM 2211C - Organic Chemistry II


    4 Credit Hours
    (Spring)

    In continuation of CHM 2210C - Organic Chemistry I  the relationships between functional groups and properties of organic compounds will be discussed. Infrared, NMR, and mass spectroscopy will be used for identification of organic compounds and for structure analysis. The transition state theory is applied to interpret the nucleophilic addition reactions, the carbanion condensation reactions, the interconversions of carbonyl compounds and the nucleophilic acyl substitution of carboxylic acids and their derivatives. Biochemical topics, i.e. lipids, carbohydrates, amino acids and proteins are included.

    Prerequisite(s): CHM 2210C .

 

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