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2013-2014 Updated Catalog through 2/12/14 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Upper Division College Credit Courses
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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.)
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 .
EDE 4223 - Integrating Art, Music, and Physical Education
3 Credit Hours
(Fall, Spring)
This integrative course provides students with critical understanding of art, music, and physical education. Emphasis is placed on the effective integrative lesson planning and modeling techniques to art, music, and physical education in elementary schools. This course requires a minimum grade of “C”.
Prerequisite(s): upper division standing
Prereq/Corequisites: EDG 3410C and EDG 3343
EDE 4226C - Integrated Language Arts, Social Science and Literature
3 Credit Hours
(Fall, Spring)
This course is designed to prepare candidates to teach language arts and social science in elementary classrooms. Teacher candidates will develop units of study that integrate literature, language arts, with social science content. Emphasis is on constructivist principles and methodology. Teacher candidates will plan and deliver standards-based language arts and social science lessons designed to meet the needs of diverse learners including English language learners (ELLs) and students with exceptionalities. This course requires 18 hours of field experience in a K-6 classroom setting. Current background check (fingerprinting) acceptable to the district in which the field experience will take place is required for this course. This course requires a minimum grade of “C”.
Prerequisite(s): upper division standing
Prereq/Corequisites: EDG 3410C and EDG 3343
EDE 4930C - Seminar in Elementary Education
1 Credit Hour
(Fall, Spring)
This course is designed to prepare the pre-service teacher to transition into the workplace. Includes resume writing, professional dress and demeanor, interview techniques, refining professional portfolio, class discussion of issues common to teacher interns, and review strategies for certification exams. Current background check (fingerprinting) acceptable to the District in which the field experience will take place is required for this course. This course requires a minimum grade of “C”.
Prerequisite(s): upper division standing
Prereq/Corequisites: EDG 3410C and EDG 3343
EDF 3214 - Human Development and Learning
3 Credit Hours
(Summer)
This course is designed to cover the principles of learning and student development with applications to learning/teaching situations. Identification and analysis of students’ academic, physical, cognitive, emotional, motivational, and social development is to be emphasized. This course requires a minimum grade of “C”.
Prerequisite(s): upper division standing
Prereq/Corequisites: EDG 3410C and EDG 3343
EDF 3430 - Measurement, Evaluation, and Assessment in Education
3 Credit Hours
(Summer)
This course studies the basic principles and methods of measurement, evaluation, and methods of test construction. Students will interpret standardized test scores, construct teacher-made tests and other classroom assessments, and evaluate portfolio and performance assessment. The student will increase and apply knowledge and skills in the Uniform Core Curriculum relevant to this content area. This course requires a minimum grade of “C”.
Prerequisite(s): upper division standing
Prereq/Corequisites: EDG 3410C and EDG 3343
EDF 3910A - Projects in Teacher Education
1 Credit Hour
(Offered as needed)
Directed study and individual projects designed to meet the needs of Teacher Education students completing an artifact required in the B.S.E. program. This course requires a minimum grade of “C”.
Prerequisite(s): upper division standing
EDF 3910P - Projects in Teacher Education – Field Placement
1 Credit Hour
(Offered as needed)
Directed study and individual projects designed to meet the needs of Teacher Education students completing field experience in the B.S.E. program. This course requires a minimum grade of “C”. Current background check (fingerprinting) acceptable to the District in which the field experience will take place is required for this course.
Prerequisite(s): upper division standing
EDF 3911 - Independent Research in Teacher Education
2 Credit Hours
(Offered as needed)
Directed study and individual projects designed to meet the needs of students completing field experience and artifact required in the B.S.E. program. This course requires a minimum grade of “C”. Current background check (fingerprinting) acceptable to the District in which the field experience will take place is required for this course.
Prerequisite(s): upper division standing
EDG 3343 - Instructional Strategies
3 Credit Hours
(Fall, Spring)
This course provides an overview of instructional models and strategies. Emphasis is placed on principles of state standards, instructional methods, and lesson planning and instruction. Students will develop knowledge of instructional models and lesson plan construction for effective implementation including the diverse student populations. This course requires a minimum grade of “C”.
Prerequisite(s): upper division standing
Prereq/Corequisites: EDG 3410C
EDG 3410 - Classroom Management, School Safety, Law, and Ethics
3 Credit Hours
(Fall, Spring) Online Only
Pre-service teachers are provided strategies for managing a safe, stimulating learning environment for all learners. This course emphasizes school safety, law, and ethics as they apply to schools, districts, and the learning environment. The student will increase and apply knowledge and skills in the Uniform Core Curriculum relevant to this content area. This course requires a minimum grade of “C”. This course is restricted to practicing teachers.
Prerequisite(s): upper division standing.
EDG 3410C - Classroom Management, School Safety, Law, and Ethics
3 Credit Hours
(Fall, Spring)
Pre-service teachers are provided strategies for managing a safe, stimulating learning environment for all learners. This course emphasizes school safety, law, and ethics as they apply to schools, districts, and the learning environment. The student will increase and apply knowledge and skills in the Uniform Core Curriculum relevant to this content area. This course requires a minimum grade of “C”. Current background check (fingerprinting) acceptable to the District in which the field experience will take place is required for this course.
Prerequisite(s): upper division standing
EDG 4940 - Internship
9 Credit Hours
(Offered as needed)
Supervised teaching in a public or private school. Student teaching assignments will be made by the department of teacher education field placement coordinator. Graded on a satisfactory/unsatisfactory basis only.
Prerequisite(s): upper division standing with permission of department chair.
EEC 3213 - Teaching the Language Arts In Early Childhood Education
4 Credit Hours
(Offered as needed)
The focus of this course will be on the development of language and literacy in children ages birth through age four. Emphasis will be placed on understanding the process of emergent literacy including vocabulary and language, phonological awareness, print knowledge and comprehension; and on designing a developmentally appropriate language arts program in relation to the early learning and developmental standards. This course will require observing and participating in an early childhood classroom.
EEC 3227 - Art, Music, and Movement
3 Credit Hours
(Offered as needed)
The focus of this course will be on developing an understanding of the creative developmental process in the life of children from birth through four years old. Emphasis will be placed on the teacher’s role in developing opportunities and materials for young children to express themselves creatively through music, drama, dance and two- and three-dimensional art and on providing varied opportunities for young children to gain an appreciation of art, music, drama, and dance in ways that reflect cultural diversity in relation to the early learning and developmental standards. This course will require observing and participating in an early childhood classroom.
Offered as EEC 3243 Fall 2013 only.
EEC 3320 - Principles and Methods for Teaching Early Childhood Social Studies
3 Credit Hours
(Offered as needed)
This course is designed to prepare students to teach social studies In the early childhood classroom. Emphasis is on implementing the project approach to investigate components of social studies to include: individual development and identity; people, places, and environments, technology and our world; and civic ideals and practices. The student will increase and apply knowledge and skills in the Florida Early Learning and Developmental Standards relevant to this content area.
EEC 3511 - Curriculum for Infants and Toddlers
3 Credit Hours
(Offered as needed)
The focus of this course will be on the design, implementation and evaluation of programming and curriculum that promotes growth and development of young children birth to three years old and aligns with the early learning and developmental standards. Study of typical and atypical development will be included. Emphasis will be on working effectively with families of infants and toddlers.
EEC 3524 - Professionalism/Program Development
4 Credit Hours
(Offered as needed)
Focus of this course will be on management and leadership in early childhood education programs. Topics will include mentoring adults, professional development, staff assessment, program evaluation, and child advocacy. Career options in the field of early childhood education will be explored. This course will require observing and participating in a program or agency related to early childhood education.
EEC 4404 - Families and Diversity
3 Credit Hours
(Offered as needed)
This course will focus on building positive relationships with families through communication and involvement. Focus will include developing an awareness of diversity and multicultural considerations in working with families of young children. The course will explore the role of the family and the influence of the community on the development of young children in a diverse society; and will prepare the student to work effectively with families and communities.
EEC 4421 - Teaching Math and Science in Early Childhood Education
3 Credit Hours
(Offered as needed)
The focus of this course will be on developing an understanding of how concepts, skills and attitudes in early childhood mathematics and science are developed in young children ages birth through age four. Math topics will include number sense and operations, patterns, geometry, and measurement. Science topics will include scientific inquiry, physical science, life science and earth science. Emphasis will be on the alignment of the Early Learning and Developmental Standards with a developmentally appropriate approach to teaching math and science in the early childhood classroom. This course will require observing and participating in an early childhood classroom.
EEC 4613 - Systematic Observation and Assessment
3 Credit Hours
(Offered as needed)
The focus of this course will be on understanding the purpose of child assessment, implementing developmentally appropriate practices in formal and informal child assessment, and using assessment results to support learning, to identify special needs, to evaluate programs, and to respond to program accountability requirements. A field experience is required to practice various methods of assessment in an early childhood setting.
EEX 3070 - Methods of Inclusion and Collaboration
3 Credit Hours
(Summer)
This course examines the basic identification techniques and strategies used to promote academic and social integration and interaction of “mainstreamed” exceptional students. The student will increase and apply knowledge and skills in the Uniform Core Curriculum relevant to this content area. This course requires a minimum grade of “C”.
Prerequisite(s): upper division standing
Prereq/Corequisites: EDG 3410C and EDG 3343
EEX 3604 - Classroom Management in Early Childhood Education
3 Credit Hours
(Offered as needed)
The focus of this course is on implementing effective classroom management practices including establishing an appropriate physical environment, setting up appropriate classroom routines and rules and creating a positive classroom community. Emphasis will be on strategies for guiding children’s behavior, teaching social problem-solving skills and responding appropriately to challenging behaviors.
Offered as EEX 3603 Fall 2013 only.
EEX 4201 - Young Children with Special Needs
3 Credit Hours
(Offered as needed)
The focus of this course will be on working with young children birth through age four in an inclusive early childhood classroom. Emphasis will be on identifying typical and atypical development, creating an inclusive early childhood learning environment, understanding special education law, developing an awareness of resources for inclusive practice to meet the needs of young children and their families.
EME 3410C - Integrating Technology in the Classroom
3 Credit Hours
(Fall, Spring)
In this course students will learn how to design a technology-rich classroom while contemplating the changing role of the teacher as a mentor/guide and student as a self-directed learner. Students will explore models of technology integration, classroom management, and administrative tasks that can be performed more efficiently using technology and learn strategies to select software and deal with legal and ethical issues when planning for technology integration. This course requires a minimum grade of “C”. Current background check (fingerprinting) acceptable to the District in which the field experience will take place is required for this course.
Prerequisite(s): upper division standing
Prereq/Corequisites: EDG 3343 and EDG 3410C
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 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.
HSA 3110 - Health Care Organization and Management
3 Credit Hours
(Fall, Spring, Summer)
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.
HSA 3111 - Introduction to Health Care Management
3 Credit Hours
(Fall, Spring, Summer)
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.
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.
HSA 4191 - Health Information Systems
3 Credit Hours
(Offered as needed)
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.
HSA 4922 - Capstone in Health Care Management
3 Credit Hours
(Offered as needed)
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.
ISC 4145 - Environmental Systems
3 Credit Hours
(Offered as needed)
Environmental Systems will expose students to a broad overview of the structure and processes occurring on Earth. Students will gain a broad understanding of the interactions between the atmosphere, biosphere, lithosphere, and hydrosphere. Course topics will be related to current environmental issues and our local ecosystems. This course is focused on Earth System Science content with development of methods specific to teaching middle school science as a secondary objective.
Prerequisite(s): BSC 1011C , GLY 2010C ; CHM 1025 or PHY 1020 . If used to meet NWFSC Teacher Education requirements, this course requires a minimum grade of “C“.
ISM 3220 - Network Technologies for Information Professionals
3 Credit Hours
(Fall, Spring)
This course is designed to give the student an understanding of the various networking technologies and their practical application in the management of a business. The course also covers the technical issues involved in designing and implementing an efficient network for voice, data, and information networks.
Prerequisite(s): upper division standing/admission to any B.A.S. program and at least two information technology or computer science courses at a college or university level.
ISM 3232 - Software Essentials
3 Credit Hours
(Fall, Spring)
This course covers a broad range of software topics as they apply to software management and systems analysis and design. Topics include, but are not limited to programming, the systems development life cycle (SDLC), systems management, interface design and Internet technology.
Prerequisite(s): upper division standing/admission to any B.A.S. program.
ISM 3323 - Applications in Information Security
3 Credit Hours
(Fall, Spring)
This course helps develop the important security concepts relative to software application development and access control that provide the knowledge and skills necessary for the successful management of information security in an organization. Students will understand the environment where software is designed and developed as well as the critical role software plays in providing security to an organization’s information systems. The course focuses on software development concepts that relate to security, and how access control methodologies fit into the entire enterprise architecture.
Prerequisite(s): upper division standing/admission to any B.A.S. program.
ISM 4011 - Information Systems Management
3 Credit Hours
This course is under development.
ISM 4480 - Electronic Commerce Systems and Strategies
3 Credit Hours
(Fall, Spring)
This course is designed to familiarize the student with the management approach to defining and implementing e-commerce (EC) systems. The course addresses the digital economy, EC strategy and marketing, EC models (Business to Business, Business to Consumer, etc.) as well as EC architectures. The course will cover management and regulatory issues in EC such as internationalization, electronic payment methods, Internet fraud, mobile e-commerce, and current implementation technologies. Architectures and inter-dependence (i.e. integration) of systems will be covered.
Prerequisite(s): upper division standing/admission to any B.A.S. program.
ISM 4930 - Special Topics - Technology Management
3 Credit Hours
(Fall, Spring)
This is 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 instructor. May be taken up to 2 times for credit.
ISM 4931 - Internship - Technology Management
3 Credit Hours
(Offered as needed)
This is an individual or group 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 instructor.
LAE 4343C - Writing Across the Curriculum
3 Credit Hours
(Offered as needed)
This course prepares pre-service teachers by developing an understanding of the foundations of writing through the use of writers workshops and instructional strategies necessary to provide adequate instruction to emergent, novice, and transitional writers. This course requires a minimum grade of “C”. Current background check (fingerprinting) acceptable to the District in which the field experience will take place is required for this course.
Prerequisite(s): upper division standing
Prereq/Corequisites: EDG 3410C and EDG 3343
MAD 3107 - Applied Discrete Mathematics
3 Credit Hours
(Fall)
This course builds on the foundation established in Introduction to Discrete Mathematics with further exploration in logic, mathematical reasoning, and mathematical proof writing. Topics include logic, set theory, boolean algebra, combinatorics, and graph theory with applications.
Prerequisite(s): Completion of MAC 2312 with a grade of “C” or better or concurrent enrollment in MAC 2312 .
MAE 3350C - Principles and Methods for Teaching Mathematics K-8
3 Credit Hours
(Fall, Spring)
In this course, students will apply knowledge of teaching strategies, methods and materials for teaching mathematics in grades K-8. This course requires a minimum grade of “C”. Current background check (fingerprinting) acceptable to the District in which the field experience will take place is required for this course.
Prerequisite(s): upper division standing
Prereq/Corequisites: EDG 3410C and EDG 3343
MAE 4312C - How Children Learn Math
3 Credit Hours
(Offered as needed)
This course is designed to develop the skills and concepts necessary to deliver the mathematics curriculum effectively in the classroom. The content strongly reflects the curriculum emphases of the National Council of Teacher of Mathematics, and topics are presented using a process-oriented approach. This course requires a minimum grade of “C”. Current background check (fingerprinting) acceptable to the District in which the field experience will take place is required for this course.
Prerequisite(s): upper division standing
Prereq/Corequisites: EDG 3410C and EDG 3343
MAE 4930C - Seminar in Math Education
1 Credit Hour
(Fall, Spring)
This course is designed to prepare the pre-service teacher to transition into the workplace, and includes resume writing, professional dress and demeanor, interview techniques, refining professional portfolio, class discussion of issues common to teacher interns in mathematics, and review strategies for certification exams. This course requires a minimum grade of “C”.
Prerequisite(s): upper division standing
Prereq/Corequisites: EDG 3410C and EDG 3343
MAE 4940C - Teaching Methods in Middle Grades Math Field Experience
1 Credit Hour
(Fall, Spring)
In this course, students will apply knowledge of teaching strategies, methods and materials for teaching mathematics in a middle school classroom. This course requires a minimum grade of “C”. Current background check (fingerprinting) acceptable to the District in which the field experience will take place is required for this course.
Prerequisite(s): upper division standing
Prereq/Corequisites: EDG 3410C and EDG 3343
MAN 3052 - Management Philosophy and Practice
3 Credit Hours
(Fall, Spring, Summer)
A comprehensive study of contrasting philosophies of management, current theories of leadership, management and supervision, as well as current trends and issues for business managers; focuses on applications and cases for development of competencies across all business functions and units; emphasis is placed on the cross-functional aspects of management, as well as the manager’s need for a general business perspective.
Prerequisite(s): upper division standing; concurrent or prior enrollment in GEB 3031 is recommended.
MAN 3120 - Leadership and Group Dynamics
3 Credit Hours
(Fall, Spring, Summer)
An applied leadership course with a focus on case studies, projects and group interaction; includes theoretical background on group dynamics, small group behavior and motivation, power, types of groups, verbal and non-verbal communication skills and team-building. Emphasis will be placed on sociological and psychological dimensions of inter-group relations, including analysis and problem-solving through simulations, cases and similar activities which reflect a general business perspective, as well as leadership and group dynamics across a variety of business units/functions.
Prerequisite(s): upper division standing; GEB 3031 and MAN 3052 recommended, but not required.
MAN 3240 - Organizational Behavior
3 Credit Hours
(Offered as needed)
Designed to develop student understanding of individual, group and organizational issues that affect and shape businesses. Topics include motivation, communication, decision making, leadership, power, organizational structure, team performance, organization diversity and change management.
MAN 3310 - Issues in Human Resource Management
3 Credit Hours
(Fall, Spring, Summer)
Introduces the full range of human resource management functional areas, including recruiting and hiring staff, performance evaluations, employment regulations, discipline and termination, downsizing, compensation and benefits, job analysis, the organized labor setting, equity/diversity issues, and policy design. Approach will focus on current issues and applications.
Prerequisite(s): upper division standing; MAN 3052 preferred.
MAN 3320 - Employee Staffing and Benefits
3 Credit Hours
(Spring)
An intermediate level course in employment staffing issues focusing on staffing patterns, organizational structures, job analysis and design, staffing efficiencies, employee assistance programs, staff projection models, and employee services.
Prerequisite(s): upper division standing and MAN 3310 .
MAN 3350 - Training and Development
3 Credit Hours
(Fall, Spring, Summer)
Covers various staff training and development models, effective workshop techniques, designing and implementing company-wide training and development programs. Assessment of training needs, training and development as a benefit and setting development goals; students will design and conduct at least one workshop/training session for fellow students.
Prerequisite(s): upper division standing and GEB 3213 .
MAN 3574 - Acquisition Management
3 Credit Hours
(Spring, Summer)
Students will be exposed to the fundamentals of government acquisitions. This course provides conceptual material on government acquisitions, to include program planning, execution, and control. Students will be introduced to the elements of program risk and learn risk management techniques. The systems engineering process will be emphasized to include work breakdown structures, cost – benefit analysis, and scheduling.
Prerequisite(s): upper division standing and GEB 3031 or MAN 3052 .
MAN 3583 - Project Management
3 Credit Hours
(Fall, Spring, Summer)
In this introductory Project Management course, students will be exposed to the fundamentals of general project management. This course provides conceptual material on project management techniques appropriate in system/subsystems management. Topics include project management functions, project manager roles and responsibilities, the project life cycle, and conflict resolution. Emphasis will be placed on project oversight issues across the various business units and functions.
Prerequisite(s): upper division standing and GEB 3031 or MAN 3052 .
MAN 3593 - Logistics and Supply Chain Management
3 Credit Hours
(Fall, Spring, Summer)
Logistics and Supply Chain Management provides an introduction to logistics concepts in both the business and government environment. The student will gain an appreciation of the various logistics missions encountered both in the business world and government acquisition and support programs. The key concept is that logistics is a process that adds value to the end product whether it is a commercial item for a customer or a system used by the government which must achieve a desired state of readiness through an established or acquired infrastructure. Emphasis will be placed on the challenges related to providing logistical support for procurement, manufacturing, and life cycle support. The course will focus on supply chain strategies, logistics information systems, order fulfillment, inventory, demand forecasting, and collaborative planning. In addition, the student will be introduced to transportation constraints, third party logistics (3PL), warehousing, materials handling, international logistics and facility planning.
Prerequisite(s): Upper division standing and MAN 3052 .
MAN 3903 - Operations Research
3 Credit Hours
(Offered as needed)
Operations Research is a science of modeling and optimization. It allows to model real-world problems by using
mathematics, statistics and computers. It provides us the tools and theories to solve real-world problems by finding the
optimal solutions to models subject to constraints of time, labor, resource, materials and business rules. With Operations
Research, people make intelligent decisions to develop and manage their processes and businesses.
Prerequisite(s): STA 2023 , and upper division standing
MAN 4162 - Customer Relations for Managers
3 Credit Hours
(Offered as needed)
This course focuses on relationship building for all customers of an organization. The impact of culture and diversity on business relationships, successful negotiation strategies, and promotion of the organization through media relations are discussed. Emphasis is placed on the manager’s role in improving customer relationships by creating a customer-focused, organizational climate.
Prerequisite(s): upper division standing
MAN 4301 - Introduction to Human Resource Management
3 Credit Hours
This course is under development.
MAN 4401 - Labor Relations
3 Credit Hours
(Fall, Spring, Summer)
This course explores the impact of employee organizations on labor relations, current problems, conflicts and trends and includes the development of managerial approaches to achieve labor management cooperation.
Prerequisite(s): upper division standing and MAN 3310 .
MAN 4520 - Quality Management
3 Credit Hours
(Fall, Spring, Summer)
This course examines the strategic role of quality within an organization, as well as strategic issues involved in managing quality. Topics include assessing customer requirements, developing customer focus and measuring quality performance.
Prerequisite(s): upper division standing; GEB 3031 or MAN 3052 preferred.
MAN 4555 - Quality Certification: ISO 9000
3 Credit Hours
(Offered as needed)
A comprehensive study of internationally uniform quality standards (ISO 9000 and the steps to individual and organizational certification; includes management responsibility, quality system documentation, contract review, design control, process control, inspection and testing, corrective actions and other certification topics.
Prerequisite(s): upper division standing; GEB 3031 or MAN 3052 preferred.
MAN 4720 - Strategic Planning and Management
3 Credit Hours
(Fall, Spring, Summer)
This course addresses the integration of organizational functions to achieve competitive advantage and organizational harmony through strategy formulation, implementation and evaluation. Activities include case studies and a strategic planning simulation. Topics include change theory, decision-making, planning models, and strategic planning processes as applied in a variety of business settings, units, and functions.
Prerequisite(s): upper division standing and GEB 3031 and MAN 3052 or permission.
MAN 4930 - Applications Seminar: Acquisitions
3 Credit Hours
(Fall)
In this seminar, students will have the opportunity to participate in hands-on projects applying the techniques in MAN 3574 - Acquisition Management . Emphasis will be on government acquisition management. Students will create a work-breakdown structure, a project schedule, and perform a cost-benefit analysis of alternatives. Earned value management will be introduced as a method of program control. Students will also identify potential risk areas and suggest mitigation plans.
Prerequisite(s): upper division standing and MAN 3574 .
MAN 4931 - Applications Seminar: Project Management
3 Credit Hours
(Fall)
This seminar will build on the basic project management skills by introducing the basic tools used by project managers. The student will learn management techniques for project planning, budgeting, scheduling and control techniques, cost estimating and project management software applications. Students will be exposed to the relationship of purchasing and contracting with project management.
Prerequisite(s): upper division standing and MAN 3583 .
MAN 4932 - Contract Negotiations Seminar
3 Credit Hours
(Offered as needed)
This seminar will refine the negotiation skills of the student through the use of readings, class discussions, case analyses, and practical exercises. Students will be introduced to goals, objectives, and strategies, as well as using appropriate tactics and methods to achieve them. The course will also help students understand the role of communication, power, and personality in the negotiation process and facilitate them assessing their personal abilities and traits as they relate to negotiation. While the course will focus on negotiation of defense-related contracts, the principles covered will apply to the entire range of interpersonal relationships.
Prerequisite(s): upper division standing and BUL 4333 .
MAN 4933 - Best-Value Source Selection Seminar
3 Credit Hours
(Offered as needed)
Focus is on the best-value source selection process. Students will walk through the acquisition cycle. Topics will include acquisition strategy, pre-solicitation activity, preparation for evaluation, initial proposal evaluation, discussions or negotiations, final proposal revision and recommendations and decisions.
Prerequisite(s): upper division standing and MAN 3574 .
MAN 4934 - Logistics Management Seminar
3 Credit Hours
(Offered as needed)
A special topics course conducted in group or individual format; focus is on the terms, concepts and processes associated with logistics and distribution in the contemporary business environment.
Prerequisite(s): upper division standing and MAN 3583 or MAN 3574 .
MAN 4940 - Capstone in Management and Supervision
3 Credit Hours
(Fall, Spring, Summer)
An individualized course in supervised work experience; provides the student with supervised, management-related work experience and the opportunity to build upon existing management skills and experience.
Prerequisite(s): upper division standing and permission of instructor.
MHF 4404 - History of Mathematics
3 Credit Hours
(Offered as needed)
This course is for students pursuing an education degree with an emphasis in middle school and secondary mathematics. This course covers the evolution of mathematics from early number systems through modern mathematics. If used to meet NWFSC Teacher Education program requirements, this course requires a minimum grade of “C.”
Prerequisite(s): Completion of MAC 2311 with a grade of “C” or better or concurrent enrollment in MAC 2311 .
NSP 3640 - Nursing Care of Military and Veteran Populations
3 Credit Hours
(Spring)
This course is designed to identify the unique healthcare needs of military and veteran populations in the United States in order to prepare students and practicing nurses to develop competence in designing nursing interventions within civilian and government agencies in which military members and veterans seek healthcare. In accordance with the ANA’s pledge (2012) to raise awareness of the unique conditions and needs of military veterans and their families, this course supports the Joining Forces initiative to further nursing training to include specialized topics such as traumatic brain injury, posttraumatic stress disorder, trauma rehabilitation, and understanding the military and veteran’s healthcare delivery system.
NSP 4275 - Introduction to Critical Care Nursing
3 Credit Hours
(Summer)
This course examines the needs of the critically ill client. As part of the human experience, the integrity of the individual and family may be disrupted by a critical illness. During such time, the critical care nurse assists the individual and family to restore life processes to a state of dynamic equilibrium. This course emphasizes the involvement through use of scientific rationale and application of the nursing process in providing care to the individual client and family. Critical care concepts and skills for promoting client and family well-being are stressed.
NSP 4625C - Transcultural Nursing Immersion Course
3 Credit Hours
(Offered as needed)
This course unfolds in two phases: a comprehensive Orientation and Education Phase (I) and a Population Service Phase (II). The two stages are designed to be synergistic in nature. Phase I helps students to develop a deeper appreciation for an underserved region of the world. Phase I will set the stage for the immersion and learning that will take place during Phase II when students will provide basic healthcare and health education to an instructor chosen underserved population in the world. Air and ground travel are required. Current/valid Florida Registered Nursing License, good health, and a clear Background Check/Drug Screen are required. An International Passport may be required. Expenses associated with the course are the responsibility of the student.
Prerequisite(s): Student must be a Registered Nurse and have a clear background check/drug screen.
NSP 4869 - The Professional Nurse Manager and Leader
3 Credit Hours
(Spring)
This course outlines the roles and functions of nurses in executive practice using the competencies identified by the American Organization of Nurse Executives (AONE). Successful nurse leaders and managers exercise complex leadership responsibilities that directly affect the quality of patient and family care in today’s multifaceted healthcare management systems. This course will address competencies in communication, knowledge of the healthcare environment, business skills and principles, and professionalism. The course content also provides a review of the material covered in the Certified Nurse Manager and Leader examination conducted by the American Organization of Nurse Executives Credentialing Center that is available to BSN prepared Registered Nurses.
Prerequisite(s): Student must be a Registered Nurse to take this course.
NUR 3067C - Health Assessment
3 Credit Hours
(Fall and Summer)
This course is designed to develop the student’s knowledge for obtaining and recording a systematic, comprehensive health history, psychosocial assessment, and physical examination of the adult. The course involves the synthesis of nursing, biologic, psychologic, and sociocultural knowledge and theories as they apply to the findings obtained in the comprehensive health assessment of clients of various ages. During the fieldwork experience, emphasis will be placed on collection of a database through physical assessment, history taking and interviewing.
Prerequisite(s): Admission to the RN to BSN program.
NUR 3071 - Writing for Success in Nursing
1 Credit Hour
(Fall and Spring)
This course Is designed to develop the student’s knowledge for writing at the upper division nursing level. The course includes information regarding use of APA format and scholarly writing resources.
Prerequisite(s): Student must be a Registered Nurse to take this course.
NUR 3080 - Dimensions of Baccalaureate Nursing Practice
3 Credit Hours
(Fall)
This course will provide Registered Nurses, who are returning to school to earn a Baccalaureate degree, an opportunity to advance professional practice concepts. As designed, the course engages the student intellectually in an ongoing professional dialogue and journey with peers, colleagues, and instructors that serves to broaden the student’s professional development and builds on preexisting knowledge and experiences. The course curriculum is written for adult learners with the characteristics of self-direction, prior experience, applicability to practice, and motivation to meet the challenge to expand their knowledge base and to utilize advanced critical thinking skills.
Prerequisite(s): Student must be a Registered Nurse to take this course.
NUR 3678 - Nursing Care of Vulnerable Populations
3 Credit Hours
(Offered as needed)
Caring for the vulnerable members of society is a function nurses perform without regard for their own ambitions, personal safety, and financial security. This course is designed to pull together material from different cultures and at risk groups of individuals considered vulnerable populations. Key concepts will be discussed that will provide a basic structure for caring for the vulnerable, the relevance of nursing theories to vulnerable populations, nursing research showing the kinds of phenomena nurses study, and many ideas about learning to work with and advocate for vulnerable individuals.
NUR 3767 - Nursing Care of Complex Clients
3 Credit Hours
(Spring)
This course assists the RN to BSN student in the assimilation of pathophysiology, assessment, and pharmacological nursing concepts with variety complex client issues. This course provides expanded concepts related to nursing care for individuals experiencing complex alterations in health problems as they progress through a variety of healthcare delivery systems and environments.
Prerequisite(s): NUR 3067C , NUR 3080 .
NUR 3826 - Nursing Ethics
3 Credit Hours
(Offered as needed)
This course provides an in-depth exploration of ethical principles and moral reasoning as the foundation of nursing practice. The ANA Code of Ethics will be used as a framework for examining current issues in healthcare delivery across the age span from reproductive issues to end-of-life care.
Prerequisite(s): Students must be RNs or enrolled in a nursing program.
NUR 3837 - Health Care Issues
2 Credit Hours
(Spring)
This course provides a forum for the exploration and evaluation of concerns germane to contemporary nursing. The focus of this course is on the nursing profession and current major issues and problems that concern it. Social forces influencing changes in the nursing profession are analyzed in terms of historical antecedents and their current manifestations. Recently passed, and pending legislature at both the national and state levels is emphasized.
Prerequisite(s): Current RN Licensure.
NUR 3905C - Independent Study - Clinical: RN to BSN
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, development, and sharpening of clinical competencies in the Bachelor’s level nursing clinical areas. Activities include targeted readings and research, as well as a final project or portfolio. Departmental approval is required.
Prerequisite(s): Permission of the Instructor/Department.
NUR 3955 - Portfolio I
1 Credit Hour
(Fall)
This course will provide RN to BSN students an opportunity to develop an electronic professional portfolio to express one’s professional nursing expertise and proficiency.
NUR 4125 - Clinical Pathophysiology
3 Credit Hours
(Fall)
This course examines the underlying pathogenesis, evolution, clinical manifestations, and complications of common disease processes across the life span. Normal and abnormal cellular alterations as well as specific body system alterations are covered in depth. Evidenced-based therapeutic clinical treatment modalities and pharmacological interventions are examined in an effort to provide the participants with a comprehensive clinical overview of disease alterations and clinical treatment.
Prerequisite(s): upper division status.
NUR 4165 - Evidence-Based Practice: Incorporating Nursing Research
3 Credit Hours
(Fall, Spring)
This course is designed to provide the RN to BSN student with an introduction to the research process and evidence based practice. The purpose of the course is to stimulate interest in nursing research; to enable students to understand and judge the usefulness of scientific findings; and to develop an understanding of how clinical proficiency is combined with experimental proof to produce nursing practices based upon evidence. An on-line teaching method is used with optional workshops available to students.
Prerequisite(s): STA 2023 .
NUR 4615C - Family and Community Health
5 Credit Hours
(Fall, Spring)
The Family and Community Health Nursing course is designed to facilitate the conceptualizing of family, population groups, and community as units of care from diverse cultures, ethnic, and social backgrounds. The student is provided a fieldwork opportunity to assess the health needs of selected families and groups in the community setting with selected health promotion, risk reduction, and disease prevention. The nursing process is used to examine multiple influences impacting life-course experiences of families and communities to enhance functioning.
Prerequisite(s): NUR 3067C , NUR 3080 , admission to the RN to BSN program.
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