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2013-2014 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions

 

Dental Hygiene
  

  • DEH 2802C - Clinical Dental Hygiene II

    (4 Credit Hours)
    (A.S.)


    Two hours class, 12 laboratory hours per week.

    This course is designed to provide the dental hygiene student with the knowledge and understanding of dental hygiene care for special needs patients.  The course also introduces the dental hygiene student to the theory and techniques of several procedures that expand the student’s knowledge and ability in perform total patient care and the use of the ultrasonic scaler and air polisher. Additional special fees are required. (Summer)


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  • DEH 2802L - Clinical Dental Hygiene II Laboratory

    (0 Credit Hours)
    (A.S.)


    This is a mandatory laboratory that accompanies DEH 2802C .


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  • DEH 2804C - Clinical Dental Hygiene III

    (7 Credit Hours)
    (A.S.)


    Prerequisites: Satisfactory completion of DEH 2802C , HUN 2201  and PSY 2012 .

    Corequisites: DEH 2300 , DEH 2400  and completion of or concurrent enrollment in ENC 1101  and SYG 2000 . This course is designed to provide ongoing clinical experiences for the dental hygiene student in total patient care. Emphasis is placed on incorporation of professional decision making and increasing quality care. Expanded functions in dental hygiene are included. Additional special fees are required.


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  • DEH 2804L - Clinical Dental Hygiene III Laboratory

    (7 Credit Hours)
    (A.S.)


    This is a mandatory laboratory that accompanies DEH 2804C .


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  • DEH 2806C - Clinical Dental Hygiene IV

    (6 Credit Hours)
    (A.S.)


    Two hours class, 15 laboratory hours per week. Prerequisites: Satisfactory completion of DEH 2804C, DEH 2400 , DEH 2300 , ENC 1101  and SYG 2000 .

    Corequisites: DEH 2702C  and completion or concurrent enrollment in ENC 1102  and Humanities elective. This course incorporates a discussion of ethical and legal issues, professional organizations, the Florida State Dental Practice Act and continuing education regulations and requirements. Dental office management procedures and the business and professional skills necessary to practice in a dental office and alternate practice settings are discussed. Methods of preparation for the National Board Examination are reviewed. Additional special fees are required. (Spring)


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  • DEH 2806L - Clinical Dental Hygiene IV Laboratory

    (0 Credit Hours)
    (A.S.)


    This is a mandatory laboratory that accompanies DEH 2806C 


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  • DEH 2822 - Dental Office Emergencies

    (1 Credit Hour)
    (A.S.)


    This course is designed to develop the dental hygiene student’s skill to plan for, identify and manage a medical emergency in the dental office, including those in conjunction with the administration of local anesthesia.  Also included is the specific protocol for the management of a medical emergency in the SCF Dental Hygiene Clinic. (Spring)


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  • DEH 2900 - Dental Hygiene Competency Review

    (1 to 3 variable Credit Hours)
    (A.S.)


    One to three hours of didactic instruction per week or four to 12 hours per week of clinical practice. Prerequisites: permission of the Dental Hygiene Program director.

    This course is designed to meet the needs of students who either wish to re-enter the program or a graduate student who desires clinical updating and competency review in preparation for the clinical licensure examination. Additional special fee is required.


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  • DEH 2930 - Special Topics, Dental Hygiene

    (1 to 3 variable Credit Hours)
    (A.S.)


    This course is designed to meet the special needs of individuals and groups for whom regular, described courses may not be available.


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Dental Hygiene Support
  

  • DES 1010 - Head and Neck Anatomy

    (1 Credit Hour)
    (A.S.)


    Two hours class, three hours laboratory per week.

    Corequisites: DEH 1002C  This course is designed to introduce the student to an in depth study of the head and neck areas that include skeletal support, blood supply, the muscular structures, nerve intervention, glandular system, tempromandibular joint and the spread of infection. Offered as DES 1010C prior to Fall 2012. (Fall)


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  • DES 1020C - Dental Anatomy

    (2 Credit Hours)
    (A.S.)


    Corequisites:  . This course is designed to introduce the student to the hard and soft tissues of the human oral cavity and the appropriate examination of each tissue.  Also included are the specific morphology of all human teeth and the study of Angle’s classification of occlusion. Additional special fees are required. (Summer)


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  • DES 1020L - Dental Anatomy Laboratory

    (0 Credit Hours)
    (A.S.)


    Corequisites:  . This is a mandatory laboratory that accompanies  . This course is designed to give the student hands on experience with hard and soft tissues of the human oral cavity including gingival, oral structures and Angle’s classification of occlusion.


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  • DES 1100C - Dental Materials

    (3 Credit Hours)
    (A.S.)


    Two hours class, three laboratory hours per week. Prerequisites: Satisfactory completion of DEH 1000 , DES 1010 , DES 1200C  and DEH 1002C .

    Corequisites: DEH 1800C  and DEH 1130 . This class and laboratory course is designed to introduce the dental hygiene student to the basic physical and chemical properties of dental materials with special emphasis on their clinical application. Included will be the influence and effects of manipulation and oral environment on the clinical performance of dental materials. Additional special fees are required. (Spring)


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  • DES 1100L - Dental Materials Laboratory

    (0 Credit Hours)
    (A.S.)


    This is a mandatory laboratory that accompanies DES 1100C .


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  • DES 1200C - Dental Radiography

    (3 Credit Hours)
    (A.S.)


    Corequisites: DEH 1002C  and DES 1010 . This course is designed to introduce the student to the fundamental background and theory necessary for safe and effective use of radiographs in dentistry. It includes the history of radiology, production and uses of radiation, dental X-ray films and their uses, exposure techniques, mounting techniques, interpretation of radiographs and radiation safety. Additional special fees are required. (Fall)


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  • DES 1200L - Dental Radiography Laboratory

    (0 Credit Hours)
    (A.S.)


    This is a mandatory laboratory that accompanies DES 1200C .


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Developmental Psychology
  

  • DEP 2002 - Child Development

    (3 Credit Hours)
    (A.A.)


    Prerequisites: PSY 2012  with a grade of “C” or better.

    This course is a study of the physical, social/behavioral, emotional, personality and cognitive factors that affect children’s development, birth through adolescence.


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  • DEP 2004 - Human Development: Life Span

    (3 Credit Hours)
    (A.A.)


    Prerequisites: PSY 2012  with a grade of “C” or better.

    This course is a study of human growth and development from birth through adulthood in an effort to describe and explain changes in human behavior across the years of the life span. Theories using information from psychology as well as biology, sociology and anthropology are discussed to allow for understanding, predicting and explaining human behavior.


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Domestic Security
  

  • DSC 3013 - Introduction to Homeland Security

    (3 Credit Hours)
    (B.A.S.)


    This course introduces students to the vocabulary and important components of homeland security. Students learn about the agencies associated with homeland security and their inter-related duties and relationships. Students examine historical events that impact homeland security. Students explore state, national, and international laws impacting homeland security and students examine the most critical threats confronting homeland security.


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  • DSC 3214 - Catastrophic Event Response Planning

    (3 Credit Hours)
    (B.A.S.)


    This course examines the response protocol, logistics, responsibilities, interagency support, and concepts of front end planning involved in preparation for a catastrophic event. Students are introduced to the development of an emergency response plan that will include concepts such as lookout, awareness, communications, escape, safety (laces), training and various agency relationships.


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  • DSC 3243 - Industrial Security

    (3 Credit Hours)
    (B.A.S.)


    Prerequisites: DSC 3013  and PAD 3821 .

    This course studies the essentials of industrial security including the global transportation systems in airports, railroads and seaports, and issues surrounding border control. Internal U.S. critical infrastructure threats are covered including best defensive practices. A study of existing governmental agencies and the role they each play is included. Existing domestic and international laws are studied. Potential threats and countermeasures are examined, including new technologies currently employed to protect our industrial facilities.


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  • DSC 3554 - Critical Infrastructure and Risk Analysis

    (3 Credit Hours)
    (B.A.S.)


    Prerequisites: DSC 3013  and PAD 3821 .

    This course examines the importance of risk analysis and introduces students to procedures for community hazard assessments, and implementation of the Critical Infrastructure Process (CIP) used to protect people, physical entities, and cyber systems that are critical to many facilities. Topics related to the design of proper detection and deterrence procedures and equipment are covered. Included are relevant parts of the National Incident Management System (NIMS) protocols.


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  • DSC 4038 - Terrorism and Emergency Management

    (3 Credit Hours)
    (B.A.S.)


    Prerequisites: DSC 3013 , PAD 3821  and FES 4014 .

    This course reviews terrorism and counterterrorist intelligence functions and operations. It covers the most significant points that surround the emergency response processes needed to cope with terrorism incidents. The course includes how to prepare communications center staff for terrorist events, and the protection of critical infrastructures both private and public by the coordination of agencies. Included are past and potential national policy, strategies for dealing with various types of terrorist acts, and the delicate balance between personal freedoms and limitations of freedom needed for protection from terrorism.


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  • DSC 4594 - Intelligence Analysis

    (3 Credit Hours)
    (B.A.S.)


    Prerequisites: DSC 3013  and PAD 3821 .

    This course examines existing intelligence systems, both federal and state, and how they operate. It distinguishes the use of intelligence in criminal investigations to prove crimes that have already occurred from the proactive and protective uses in Homeland Security agencies. Generally accepted principles on protection of critical infrastructures using intelligence analysis is covered.


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Economics
  

  • ECO 2013 - Principles of Macroeconomics

    (3 Credit Hours)
    (A.A.)


    This course meets Area III of the A.A./A.A.S./A.S. general education requirements and part of the International/Intercultural requirement. The foundations of economic analysis, theories of economic growth and stabilization, monetary and fiscal policy, international trade, and economic development are presented in this course.


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  • ECO 2023 - Principles of Microeconomics

    (3 Credit Hours)
    (A.A.)


    Three hours lecture per week.

    The objective of this course is to present the nature of economics and tools for economic analysis. The market system, price theory, theory of the firm, theories of production and distribution are also presented.


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Education: Alternative Certification Core
  

  • EPI 0001 - Classroom Management

    (3 Credit Hours)
    (Institutional Credit)


    40 contact hours

     

    This course addresses the Florida Educator Accomplished Practices competency areas of Instructional Design and Lesson Planning, The Learning Environment, Instructional Delivery and Facilitation, Assessment, Continuous Improvement, Responsibility, Ethics, and Professional Responsibility and Ethical Conduct. Specific classroom strategies for managing classroom behavior in proactive and positive ways are explored. The course assists teachers in developing attitudes, skills and knowledge that will enable them to identify students who are Limited English Proficient (LEP) and to provide and justify effective instruction for LEP students. Performance standards and indicators for ESOL Standards #3, #4, #14, #18 and #24 are covered. Note(s): For ACP Participants Only


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  • EPI 0002 - Instructional Strategies

    (3 Credit Hours)
    (Institutional Credit)


    40 contact hours

     

    This course addresses the Florida EducatorAccomplished Practices competency areas of Instructional Design and Lesson Planning, The Learning Environment, Instructional Delivery and Facilitation, Assessment, Continuous Improvement, Responsibility, Ethics, and
    Professional Responsibility and Ethical Conduct. Topics for this course include generic teaching skills, techniques and strategies basic to all grade levels and curricula. The course assists teachers in developing attitudes, skills and knowledge that will enable them to identify students who are Limited English Proficient (LEP) and to provide and justify effective instruction for LEP students. Performance standards and indicators for ESOL Standards #6, #12, #13, #16, #17 and #22 are covered.


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  • EPI 0003 - Technology

    (3 Credit Hours)
    (Institutional Credit)


    40 contact hours

     

    This course addresses Florida Educator Accomplished Practices competency areas of Instructional Design and Lesson Planning, The Learning Environment, Instructional Delivery and Facilitation, Assessment, Continuous Improvement, Responsibility, Ethics, and
    Professional Responsibility and Ethical Conduct. Topics covered include multimedia applications in education including application and presentation software, observation and demonstration of exemplary teaching practices and assessment of appropriateness of technology within the curriculum. The course assists teachers in developing attitudes, skills and knowledge that will enable them to identify students who are Limited English Proficient (LEP) and to provide and justify effective instruction for LEP students. Performance standards and indicators for ESOL Standards #11, #13, #15, #19, #20 and #21 are covered. Note(s): For ACP Participants Only


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  • EPI 0004 - The Teaching and Learning Process

    (3 Credit Hours)
    (Institutional Credit)


    The course addresses Florida Educator Accomplished Practices competency areas of Instructional Design and Lesson Planning, The Learning Environment, Instructional Delivery and Facilitation, Assessment, Continuous Improvement, Responsibility, Ethics, and Professional Responsibility and Ethical Conduct. Psychological principles as applied to the K-12 educational system in America are explored. Topics include classical and modern theories of learning, developmental level appropriate learning activities and accommodations, motivation and various methods of assessment and testing. The course assists teachers in developing attitudes, skills and knowledge that will enable them to identify students who are Limited English Proficient (LEP) and to provide and justify effective instruction for LEP students. Performance standards and indicators for ESOL Standards #5, #6, #9, #11, #12, #13, #16, #20 and #21 are covered. Note(s): For ACP Participants Only


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  • EPI 0010 - Foundations of Research-Based Practices in Reading

    (3 Credit Hours)
    (Institutional Credit)


     

    This course addresses Florida Educator Accomplished Practices competency areas of Instructional Design and Lesson Planning, The Learning Environment, Instructional Delivery and Facilitation, Assessment, Continuous Improvement, Responsibility, Ethics, and
    Professional Responsibility and Ethical Conduct. This course presents concepts and knowledge that are the foundation for a reading program. In addition, strategies and skills to implement a basic reading program are taught. The course assists teachers in developing attitudes, skills and knowledge that will enable them to identify students who are Limited English Proficient (LEP) and to provide and justify effective instruction for LEP students. Performance standard and indicator for ESOL Standard #10 is covered. Note(s): For ACP Participants Only


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  • EPI 0020 - Professional Foundations

    (2 Credit Hours)
    (Institutional Credit)


    30 contact hours

    This course addresses Florida Educator Accomplished Practices competency areas of Instructional Design and Lesson Planning, The Learning Environment, Instructional Delivery and Facilitation, Assessment, Continuous Improvement, Responsibility, Ethics, and Professional Responsibility and Ethical Conduct.  This course focuses on the foundation of American schools and what new teachers need to know and expect during their careers.  Topics include history of American education, classical philosophies of education, school law, ethics and legal issues, characteristics of effective schools and commitments to continuous professional growth and improvement.  Students also must register for field experience EPI 0940 .  The course assists teachers in developing attitudes, skills and knowledge that will enable them to identify students who are Limited English Proficient (LEP) and to provide and justify effective instruction for LEP students.  Performance standards and indicators for ESOL Standards #1, #3, #7 and #14 are covered. Note(s): For ACP Participants Only


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  • EPI 0030 - Diversity in the Classroom

    (2 Credit Hours)
    (Institutional Credit)


    30 contact hours

    This course addresses Florida Educator Accomplished Practices competency areas of Instructional Design and Lesson Planning, The Learning Environment, Instructional Delivery and Facilitation, Assessment, Continuous Improvement, Responsibility, Ethics, and Professional  Responsibility and Ethical Conduct.  Students also must register for field experience EPI 0945 .  The course assists teachers in developing attitudes, skills and knowledge that will enable them to identify students who are Limited English Proficient (LEP) and to provide and justify effective instruction for LEP students.  Performance standards and indicators for ESOL Standards #1, #2, #3, #4, #13, #14, #15 and #25 are covered. Note(s): For ACP Participants Only


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  • EPI 0940 - Field Experience for Professional Foundations

    (1 Credit Hour)
    (Institutional Credit)


    15 contact hours

     

    This course addresses Florida Educator Accomplished Practices competency areas of Instructional Design and Lesson Planning, The Learning Environment, Instructional Delivery and Facilitation, Assessment, Continuous Improvement, Responsibility, Ethics, and Professional  Responsibility and Ethical Conduct. During this course students complete 15 hours of observing and teaching in a K-12 setting.  Students also must enroll concurrently in EPI 0020 .  The course assists teachers in developing attitudes, skills and knowledge that will enable them to identify students who are Limited English Proficient (LEP) and to provide and justify effective instruction for LEP students.  Performance standards and indicators for ESOL Standards #3, #5.4, #13, #14, #15 and #18 are covered. Note(s): For ACP Participants Only


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  • EPI 0945 - Field Experience for Diversity in the Classroom

    (1 Credit Hour)
    (Institutional Credit)


    15 contact hours

     

    This course addresses Florida Educator Accomplished Practices competency areas of Instructional Design and Lesson Planning, The Learning Environment, Instructional Delivery and Facilitation, Assessment, Continuous Improvement, Responsibility, Ethics, and Professional Responsibility and Ethical Conduct.  Participants complete a series of experiences designed to give prospective teachers a perspective on the varied backgrounds of students in public, charter or accredited private schools.  These experiences as they relate to content knowledge of diversity and interactions in the schools are discussed.  Students must enroll concurrently in EPI 0030 .  The course assists teachers in developing attitudes, skills and knowledge that will enable them to identify students who are Limited English Proficient (LEP) and to provide and justify effective instruction for LEP students.  Performance standards and indicators for ESOL Standards #2, #4, #7, #14, #17, #18 and #25 are covered. Note(s): For ACP Participants Only


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Education: Early Childhood
  

  • EEC 1000 - Introduction to Early Childhood Education

    (3 Credit Hours)
    (A.A.)


    This course is designed to provide a pursuance of the theories, philosophies and programs in early childhood education. Emphasis is given to current early learning theories. It introduces the students to the historical developments and provides practical grounding in rational discipline and application of early childhood methods. The course is open to parents, teachers, paraprofessionals and students. The course also is one of four courses designed to meet the education requirements for the Florida Child Care Professional Certification (FCCPC) and the National Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential.


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  • EEC 1001 - Early Childhood Growth and Development

    (3 Credit Hours)
    (A.A.)


    This course is a study of the physical, social, behavioral, emotional, personality and cognitive factors that affect the development of children birth to adolescence. Focus will be given to the impact of these developmental changes and the appropriate educational environment to best meet the individual needs of these young children. The course also is one of four courses designed to meet the education requirements for the Florida Child Care Professional Certification (FCCPC) and the National Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential.


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  • EEC 1004 - Introduction to School Age Child Care

    (3 Credit Hours)
    (A.S.)


    This course provides an orientation to school age child care, including the philosophy, purpose and social/cultural context of after-school and other programs for school-age youth. An examination of program models, including staff roles, program planning, quality improvement, families and community, are presented.


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  • EEC 1312 - Introduction to Creative Experiences for Young Children

    (3 Credit Hours)
    (A.S.)


    This course introduces students to cross-disciplinary creative experiences in music, art and movement as appropriate for the prekindergarten and K-5 classroom setting. It focuses on identifying materials and activities that promote creative expression in young children.


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  • EEC 1319 - Portfolio Development and Performance Observation

    (3 Credit Hours)
    (A.A.)


    Prerequisites: Permission of the program manager and EEC 1000 , EEC 1601 , EEC 1001  with a grade of “C” or higher.

    The Florida Child Care Professional Certificate (FCCPC) and the National Child Development Associate (CDA) portfolio documenting successful mastery of Developmentally Appropriate Practices (DAP) is required for course completion and meets the Florida Department of Education and the Department of Children and Families requirements. Students are required to be evaluated on classroom seminars, field experiences and performance observation in an early childhood setting. The course also is one of four courses designed to meet the education requirements for the FCCPC and CDA.


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  • EEC 1601 - Observing and Recording Children’s Behavior

    (3 Credit Hours)
    (A.S.)


    This course introduces procedures for observing and recording social, physical and emotional behaviors of children from birth to grade three in Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten certified classroom settings. Techniques included are written reports, check lists, audio and video recordings and other procedures. Students in this course must volunteer or be working in a school setting. The course also is one of four courses designed to meet the education requirements for the Florida Child Care Professional Certification (FCCPC) and the National Child Development Associate Credential (CDA).


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  • EEC 2002 - Early Child Care Center Management

    (3 Credit Hours)
    (A.A.)


    This course is designed to provide potential and current child care administrators with the opportunity of satisfying one of the educational requirements for Level One Child Care Director Administrator credentials as defined by the state of Florida. It is intended to introduce the needed skills and information in the following areas: developmentally appropriate child care environments, leadership for child care settings, financial and legal issues of child care, and developmentally appropriate education curriculum. It can be used for CDA renewal.


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  • EEC 2202 - Child Care and Education Programming

    (3 Credit Hours)
    (A.A.)


    This course is designed to provide potential and current child care administrators with the opportunity of satisfying one of the educational requirements leading to an Advanced Level II Child Care Director Administrator credential from the state of Florida. The competencies include the developmentally and culturally appropriate environment and curriculum for child care centers; professional standards for child care managers; child observation, assessments, documentation and referral in child care centers; health, safety and nutrition practices in child care centers; and alliances with families of children in child care centers. It can be used for CDA renewal.


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  • EEC 2217 - Introduction to Language and Emergent Literacy

    (3 Credit Hours)
    (A.A.)


    Course establishes an understanding of emergent literacy foundations and sequences development across multiple domains and influential factors. Emphasis is on building rapport with families, integrating children’s cultures/languages, analyzing developmental stages, and adapting assessments to promote optimal progress of young children’s language and literacy development. Course exceeds DCF’s required hours in emergent literacy for young children.


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  • EEC 2226 - Introduction to Principles of Mathematics and Science for Young Children

    (3 Credit Hours)
    (A.A.)


    This course is designed to acquaint the student with resources and principles involved in guiding the young child (Pre-K through 8 years) to understand, do and enjoy mathematics and science. Based on recent research in mathematics and science curriculum and assessment, this course addresses the VPK 2008 standards for early education in mathematics and science.


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  • EEC 2401 - Family Interaction and Cultural Continuity

    (3 Credit Hours)
    (A.A.)


    This course is designed to incorporate practices reflecting the values and beliefs of families and the cultures of their communities in establishing positive and productive relationships within an educational setting. Emphasis is given to trusting, supportive relationships and to sustaining a successful partnership. Students will plan appropriate activities for early child care settings. This course is open to parents, teachers, paraprofessionals, students and child advocates.


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  • EEC 2520 - Early Childhood Education Organizational Leadership Management

    (3 Credit Hours)
    (A.S.)


    This course is designed to provide potential and current child care administrators the opportunity to satisfy one of the educational requirements for the Advanced Level II Child Care Director Administrator credential as defined by the state of Florida. It is intended to present the needed skills and information in the following areas: organizational structure and dynamics; ethics and professionalism; leadership personnel policies and relationships; and the evaluation and retention involved in staff development. It can be used for CDA renewal.


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  • EEC 2527 - Legal Issues and Financial Issues in Child Care

    (3 Credit Hours)
    (A.S.)


    The goal of this course is to develop and enhance the financial and legal knowledge of child care managers. It satisfies one of the educational requirements for the Level II Child Care Director Administrator credential. The course includes knowledge in the competencies of financial planning and ongoing monitoring of budgeting and accounting; compensation and benefits; facilities and equipment; financial resource and marketing; technology and record-keeping; legal obligations, tax law, insurance and licensure; regulatory requirements and personnel law. It can be used for CDA renewal.


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  • EEC 2930 - Special Topics: Education

    (1 to 3 variable Credit Hours)
    (A.A.)


    This course is designed to meet the special individuals or groups for whom regular, described courses may not be available.


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  • EEC 3214 - Early Childhood Education Learning Environment

    (3 Credit Hours)
    (B.S.)


    This course is an overview designed to help students understand the curriculum expectations, instruction and activities, parent/community relationships, infant care, theory and research, child development and strategies expected for practicum and clinical practice. The course correlates with the NAEYC Standards for EC Professional Preparation Programs.


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  • EEC 3731 - Health, Nutrition and Safety of Young Children

    (3 Credit Hours)
    (B.S.)


    The purpose of this course is to provide students with knowledge of appropriate health, safety, and nutritional practices implemented in developmentally appropriate educational programs for children from birth through age 8. The course includes focus on proper emergency procedures and the recognition and prevention of childhood diseases as well as child abuse and neglect. The course correlates with the NAEYC Standards for EC Professional Preparation Programs.


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  • EEC 4204 - Infant/Toddler Curriculum

    (3 Credit Hours)
    (B.S.)


    This course introduces students to the educational strategies for children from birth to age 3. The course also covers curriculum state and national standards for infant/toddler lesson plans, classroom management, teacher preparation, assessment, discipline and parent participation. The focus is on quality programs on infant-toddler development and interactions. This course correlates with the NAEYC Standards for EC Professional Preparation Programs (B.S. and M.A. degrees) Advanced (leadership roles).


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  • EEC 4267 - Curriculum Programs – Preschool

    (3 Credit Hours)
    (B.S.)


    This course introduces students to educational strategies for preschool and VPK children. The course covers curriculum, state and national standards for preschoolers’ lesson plans, classroom management, teacher preparation, assessment, and discipline and parent participation. The course is for teacher educators who are developing pedagogies for the analysis of teaching and learning contend that analyzing teaching artifacts with specific advantages. This course correlates with the NAEYC Standards for EC Professional Preparation Programs (B.S. and M.A. degrees) Advanced (leadership roles).


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  • EEC 4268 - Curriculum Activities in Early Childhood (Child Dev.)

    (3 Credit Hours)
    (B.S.)


    This course introduces students to the stages of human development from birth to age 3. The course covers the multicultural perspective and prepares students to meet the distinct needs of diverse cultures including language and linguistic development of second-language learning by non-English speakers. The course addresses other aspects of child development including health, parenting, environment, nutrition, mental health, and self-esteem on normal and abnormal development.


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  • EEC 4400 - Parents as Teachers and Field Experiences

    (3 Credit Hours)
    (B.S.)


    Students develop the knowledge base and skills necessary to form partnerships with families and the community to enhance the care and education of young children, to design an environment, develop policies and adopt strategies that will assist children in developing pro-social behavior. Students also examine problem-solving techniques to assist in negotiating with children who exhibit challenging behaviors. Field experiences are required (including creating and facilitating parent workshop activities).


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  • EEC 4402 - Cultural and Family Systems

    (3 Credit Hours)
    (B.S.)


    This course consists of a developmental study of children from birth to age 5 through the adolescent years in the family setting. The course stresses practical methods and strategies for parents and teachers to deal with difficult cultural and family systems in different environments.


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  • EEC 4613 - Assessment and Evaluation for Young Children

    (3 Credit Hours)
    (B.S.)


    Students learn how to provide a comprehensive knowledge base concerning assessment of young children. Areas of emphasis include development of skills in selection, use, and interpretation of developmentally appropriate formal and holistic instruments and procedures; measurement terms and principles, procedures, and legal requirements for record keeping; use of technology in assessment; and managing an assessment team.


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  • EEC 4661 - Theory and Practice in Early Childhood Education

    (3 Credit Hours)
    (B.S.)


    Students study the current issues of early childhood education and services for young children and families. Examples of appropriate classroom practices are viewed and classroom-based examples and suggested strategies that help students’ bridge theory and practice are featured. This course includes individual detailed models of early childhood historical, philosophical and sociological perspectives; learning theories with discussions; and field based experiences.


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  • EEC 4706 - Language and Emerging Literacy

    (3 Credit Hours)
    (B.S.)


    Students learn to select, evaluate, and use fiction, nonfiction and poetry for instructional, informational, and recreational purposes in early childhood education. Included in the course is the development of analytical thinking, writing skills, and oral expressions as they apply to the study of children’s literature. Field experience required.


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  • EEC 4941 - Internship I: Early Childhood Education

    (3 Credit Hours)
    (B.S.)


    Full day, full term internship, with field observations in three childcare centers or pre-kindergarten classes. Teacher candidates demonstrate the ability to apply knowledge, skills and dispositions in assessment of authentic pre-K sites. Students will be required to use evaluation instruments that assess quality of childcare settings. The required field component must be arranged by the student and documented through virtual modes, such as video portfolio, or other Internet based presentations. Students in this course will demonstrate mastery of program performance standards by analyzing data from the evaluation of three early childhood classrooms, centers or sites and justifying a request to use the center or school for their final practicum experience. Discussion boards, evaluations, reflections and self-assessment tools will be used.


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  • EEC 4942 - Internship II: Early Childhood Education

    (3 Credit Hours)
    (B.S.)


    Full day, full term internship, with field observations in approved childcare centers or pre-kindergarten classes. Teacher candidates will demonstrate the ability to apply knowledge, skills and dispositions in assessment of authentic classroom situations. Students will be evaluating the quality of lesson planning and teaching with young children. The required teaching component must be arranged by the student and documented through virtual modes, such as video portfolio, or other methods of internet based presentations. Students in this course will demonstrate mastery of program performance standards by analyzing data from class activities and teacher observations. A mastery component will culminate in a request justifying the class and teacher for their final practicum experience. Discussion boards, evaluations, reflections, self-assessment tools and video documentation of the candidate teaching a lesson will be required.


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  • EEC 4943 - Internship III: Early Childhood Education

    (3 Credit Hours)
    (B.S.)


    Full day, full term internship, with demonstrated teaching in an approved pre-K center or site. Teacher candidates will demonstrate the ability to apply knowledge, skills and dispositions in lesson planning and teaching situations. Students will evaluate teachers and be evaluated by their cooperating teacher or mentor. Professionally recognized instruments will be used to assess the quality of these instructors. The required teaching component must be arranged by the student and documented through virtual modes, such as video portfolio, or other internet based presentations. Students in this course will demonstrate mastery of program performance standards by comparing data from the evaluation instruments and reflecting on their final practicum experience. Teacher evaluations and self-assessment tools will be used to finalize their teaching portfolio.


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Education: Elementary
  

  • EDE 2221 - Integrating Art, Music and Health Education Across the Curriculum

    (3 Credit Hours)
    (A.A.)


    At least 10 hours of clinical experiences is required, in addition to class sessions.

    This course examines the methodology for the integration of art, music and health education into the elementary school curriculum based on the theory of multiple intelligences. Age and grade appropriate methods, materials, activities and assessment are introduced through practical applicators, which are based on current research.


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Education: Exceptional Child-Core
  

  • EEX 2010 - Introduction to Exceptional Learners

    (3 Credit Hours)
    (A.S.)


    The overall goal of this course is to introduce the techniques of identifying and understanding the needs of children who are significantly different from members of the dominant culture. Specific attention will be given to identifying their needs and accommodating their needs in the classroom.


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  • EEX 3226 - Assessment of All Young Children and Field Experience

    (3 Credit Hours)
    (B.S.)


    This course focuses on authentic assessment of all young children. It includes identification, administration, and interpretation of assessment instruments and processes for intellectual, social, physical, emotional, educational and language evaluation. Students learn classroom-based assessment as well as the interpretation and use of that information to plan curriculum that is responsive to and supportive of children’s learning and the early childhood teacher’s assessment responsibilities. Students are provided information on the Florida Educator Accomplished Practices, Sunshine State Standards and the Professional Educator Competencies. Students are required to complete a minimum of 15 hours of field-based experience (during the term in which the course is taken) with preschoolers, children and/or youth in schools or similar professional educational settings. (This field component must be via virtual modes of film or Internet.)


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  • EEX 3401 - Special Needs of Children and their Families + Field Experiences

    (3 Credit Hours)
    (B.S.)


    Students receive a comprehensive overview of the field of early childhood special education (ECSE) and in depth information on state-of-the-art practices that facilitate both teacher and child comprehension. Students focus on “applications,” with the emphasis on “hands on” experience while working with parents. Students are provided information on the Florida Educator Accomplished Practices, Sunshine State Standards and the Professional Educator Competencies. Students are required to complete a minimum of 15 hours of field-based experience (during the term in which the course is taken) with preschoolers, children and/or youth in schools or similar professional educational settings. (This field component must be via virtual modes of film or Internet.)


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  • EEX 4603 - Behavior Management in the Preschool & Field Experience

    (3 Credit Hours)
    (B.S.)


    Field experience required. Students develop skills and competencies needed for classroom management and child guidance, and the ability to communicate expectations for behavior to children, parents and others in the school community. This course addresses methods and strategies to assist young children in developing pro-social skills in a developmentally appropriate program that creates a positive and caring environment for young children. Students will be provided information on the Florida Educator Accomplished Practices, Sunshine State Standards and the Professional Educator Competencies. Students are required to complete a minimum of 15 hours of field-based experience (during the term in which the course is taken) with preschoolers, children and/or youth in schools or similar professional educational settings. (This field component must be via virtual modes of film or Internet.)


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  • EEX 4701 - Blending Early Childhood Methods & Field Experience

    (3 Credit Hours)
    (B.S.)


    Field experience required. This course explores an organized approach of teaching young children with and without disabilities, and developmental, educational, and functional skills useful in natural environments including home and educational settings. Students learn classroom-based assessment, and then to interpret and use that information to plan curriculum that is responsive to and supportive of children’s learning and the early childhood teacher’s assessment responsibilities. Students are provided information on the Florida Educator Accomplished Practices, Sunshine State Standards and the Professional Educator Competencies. Students are required to complete a minimum of 15 hours of field-based experience (during the term in which the course is taken) with preschoolers, children and/or youth in schools or similar professional educational settings. (This field component must be via virtual modes of film or Internet.)


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Education: Foundation and Policy Studies
  

  • EDF 1001 - After School Teachers and Paraeducators in Special and General Education Classrooms

    (3 Credit Hours)
    (A.S.)


    This course is an introduction to the role of paraeducators in the public schools. Topics included are defining the roles, supporting the instructional process, behavior improvement strategies, and the role of the paraeducator in the IEP process. This course prepares the paraeducator and those preparing to be with elementary students to better understand their role and responsibilities in the public school setting and to appropriately perform those roles and responsibilities.


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  • EDF 1005 - Introduction to the Teaching Profession + Field Experience

    (3 Credit Hours)
    (A.A.)


    This course is a survey of the educational system in the United States. Topics include an overview of the historical, sociological, and philosophical foundations of education; a survey of federal, state and local governance, finance, and policies; a review of legal, moral and ethical issues for teachers; and the professionalism of teaching. Students will be provided information on the Florida Educator Accomplished Practices, Sunshine State Standards and the Professional Educator Competencies. Students are required to complete a minimum of 15 hours of field-based experience (during the term in which the course is taken) with preschoolers, children and/or youth in schools or similar professional educational settings. (This field component must not be via virtual modes of film or Internet.)


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  • EDF 1030 - Effective Classroom Management

    (3 Credit Hours)
    (A.S.)


    This course focuses on the basic principles of classroom management, establishing effective rules, use of reward systems, program evaluation and review of typical school problems/proven programs.


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  • EDF 2085 - Introduction to Diversity for Educators + Field Experience

    (3 Credit Hours)
    (A.A.)


    This course meets part of the International/Intercultural requirement. Designed for perspective teachers or classroom aides, this course investigates the influence of diversity upon schools. Students will explore personal attitudes toward diversity and exceptionalities. Developmentally appropriate environments and teaching practices for various diverse populations, including exceptionalities, culture, family, gender, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, religion, language of origin, ethnicity and age will be explored. Students will be provided with information on the Florida Educator Accomplished Practices, Sunshine State Standards and the Professional Educator Competencies. A minimum of 15 hours of field-based experience with diverse populations of preschoolers, children and/or youth in schools or similar settings is required and must be completed during the term in which the course is taken. (This field component must not be via virtual modes of film or Internet.)


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  • EDF 3430 - Education Measurement and Evaluations

    (3 Credit Hours)
    (B.S.)


    This course is a comprehensive and realistic look at the nature of students and how they learn, the role of the teachers, the teaching process and teaching as a career, and how the system works for measurements and evaluations of the children. Students who are in the teaching field learn and deliver an effective educational program for all young children from birth through age 8 with measurements and evaluations. The course correlates with the NAEYC Standards for EC Professional Preparation Programs.


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Education: General
  

  • EDG 2949 - Final Internship in Education

    (3 Credit Hours)
    (A.S.)


    Prerequisites: Majority of EDF, EDG, EEC, EEX, EME courses (51 credit hours in degree seeking Early Childhood courses) and permission of program manager.

    This course should be taken during the last semester before graduating. This “Education Capstone” reinforces education and professional growth in a student’s academic major. Students must complete 12 hours per week or a minimum of 120 hours within the semester of volunteer or work experience and classroom seminars. Students are evaluated on performance observation, professional portfolio and completion of learning objectives. Hours are not transferable as upper level internships, practicum or clinical practice.


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Education: Technology and Media
  

  • EME 2040 - Introduction to Technology for Educators

    (3 Credit Hours)
    (A.A.)


     

    This course meets area V of the A.S. general education requirements. This course is designed to introduce preservice and inservice teachers to classroom uses of technology to enhance the quality of the teaching and learning process. The course includes hands-on experience with educational media, emerging technologies, hardware, software and peripherals for the educational computer. In addition principles for data-driven decision-making and best practices of instructional design will be identified. A focus on the legal and ethical uses of technology and on highly effective instructional strategies for teachers and students will be maintained. Students will be provided an overview of the Florida Educator Accomplished Practices, Sunshine State Standards, the Professional Educator Competencies and the National Educational Technology Standards.


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Electronic Engineering Technology
  

  • EET 1033C - Fundamentals of DC/AC Circuits

    (3 Credit Hours)
    (A.S.)


    Prerequisites: CGS 1000 .

    This course examines principles of direct and alternating current circuits, Ohm’s Law, energy and power, Kirchoff’s Law, inductance, capacitance, reactance and impedance. Emphasis is placed on the application of these concepts in industry. Additional special fee is required.


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  • EET 1084C - Introduction to Electronics

    (3 Credit Hours)
    (A.S.)


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


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  • EET 1141C - Electronic Devices and Circuits I

    (4 Credit Hours)
    (A.S.)


    Prerequisites: EET 1033C .

    This course includes the study of electronic devices and circuits, including diodes, zener diodes, light emitting diodes, bipolar transistor, MOSFET’s and op-amps. Additional special fees are required.


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  • EET 2142C - Electronic Devices and Circuits II

    (4 Credit Hours)
    (A.S.)


    Prerequisites: EET 1141C .

    This course includes the study of operational amplifiers, including open and closed loop configurations, frequency response and gain, input and output impedance, noise and distortion. The laboratory exercises provide hands-on experience with applications such as power supplies and regulation, mixer circuits, oscillators, comparators, active filters and phase locked loops. Industrial electronics applications such as power control using SCR, TRIAC and UJT devices will be studied. Additional special fees are required.


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  • EET 2525C - Programmable Logic Controllers

    (3 Credit Hours)
    (A.S.)


    Prerequisites:  

    This course is a comprehensive introduction to digital and analog PLC theory, installation, programming, maintenance and troubleshooting. Emphasis is placed on wiring and programming of PLCs for the control of industrial, commercial, and residential systems. Safety is emphasized throughout the course. Students will conduct hands-on exercises with various PLC platforms.


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  • EET 2930 - Special Topics: Electronics

    (1 to 6 variable Credit Hours)
    (A.S.)


    This course is designed to meet specific needs which existing courses cannot meet. Prerequisites vary and depend on the topics covered.


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Engineering: Support
  

  • EGS 1110C - Engineering Drawing

    (3 Credit Hours)
    (A.S.)


    This course concerns the selection and use of instruments, the making of working and assembly drawings, instructions in applied geometry, applications of principles of geometry in mechanical engineering drawings, lettering, theory of projection drawing, orthographic projections, sections and conventions, pictorial representations, including isometric and oblique projections, and perspective drawings.


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Engineering Technology: Drafting
  

  • ETD 1320C - Introduction to Auto CAD

    (3 Credit Hours)
    (A.S.)


    Prerequisites: CGS 1000  and EGS 1110C  or BCN 1251C  or permission of instructor

    This course will use the AutoCAD software to teach the student how to apply basic drafting procedures to the computer environment. Additional special fees are required. Fall, Spring


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  • ETD 1340C - AutoCAD II

    (3 Credit Hours)
    (A.S.)


    Prerequisites: ETD 1320C .

    This course is a continuation of Introduction to AutoCAD. The student will learn the advanced topics in AutoCAD using intermediate techniques of AutoCAD software to develop three-dimensional drawings, construction drawings and architectural drawings. The major topics include plotting by various methods, use of the rotation option to draw auxiliary views, extended work with hatching, extended work with blocks and wblocks, dimensioning, use of attributes, library files, polylines, solids, system variables, and customizing AutoCAD. Additional special fee is required.


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  • ETD 1350C - AutoCAD III

    (3 Credit Hours)
    (A.S.)


    Prerequisites: ETD 1340C 

    This course is a continuation of Introduction to AutoCAD, and AutoCAD II. This course covers the construction, viewing and plotting of three-dimensional drawings of objects, including construction and architectural drawings. The major topics involve the construction of three-dimensional drawings by the use of various AutoCAD three-dimensional drawing facilities including (1) prismatic-object construction, (2) preconfigured primitive objects, (3) three-dimensional coordinates and (4) three-dimensional surface entities. Additional special fee is required.


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  • ETD 1390C - Autodesk Revit

    (3 Credit Hours)
    (A.S.)


    Prerequisites:   and   or   or permission of program director.

    This is an introduction course using Revit architectural software to produce three dimensional (3-D) designs and details of buildings. Topics consist of the techniques and methods to create architectural buildings to include: site plans, floor plans, roof design, 3-D photo-realistic rendering, and creating two dimensional (2-D) architectural drawings from the construction’s documents set of structural drawings. Additional special fee is required.


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  • ETD 1395C - Architectural Computer-aided Design

    (3 Credit Hours)
    (A.S.)


    Prerequisites: ETD 1320C  and BCN 1251C  or permission of instructor.

    This course will use computer-based software to design and draw architectural drawings of residential and commercial buildings. Additional special fees are required.


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  • ETD 2331C - AutoCAD AutoLISP

    (3 Credit Hours)
    (A.S.)


    Prerequisites: ETD 1320C .

    The student will use AutoCAD to customize the drawing process and to write AutoLISP routines to increase efficiency in drawing and to automate some of the CAD process.


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  • ETD 2364C - Introduction to SolidWorks

    (3 Credit Hours)
    (A.S.)


    This course is an introduction to the new designing techniques and capabilities of solid modeling using the SolidWorks software. Topics include the integration of advance parametric solid modeling drawing tools into SolidWorks. Additional special fee is required.


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  • ETD 2368C - Advanced SolidWorks

    (3 Credit Hours)
    (A.S.)


    Prerequisites: ETD 2364C .

    This course presents the advanced use of new designing techniques and capabilities of solid modeling using the SolidWorks software, including the integration of the advanced parametric modeling and drawing tools for SolidWorks. The course topics to be covered include advanced 3D sketching, advanced work planes, advanced assembly construction, bottom up and top down, part configuration, Solid Works Tool Box applications, concept of mold design, and creation of sheet metal parts and assemblies. Additional special fee is required.


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  • ETD 2392 - Advanced Architectural Revit

    (4 Credit Hours)
    (A.S.)


    Prerequisites: ETD 1390C  or permission of the program administrator.

    This is an advanced course of Autodesk Revit to create, design and produce construction and schematic drawings of mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems of a building project. Topics include the techniques used to create architectural building drawings to include an overview of the Building Information Modeling (BIM) process, including the design integration of the various building disciplines: architectural, interior design, structural, mechanical, electrical and plumbing (MEP). Additional special fee is required.


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  • ETD 2545C - Advanced Drafting

    (3 Credit Hours)
    (A.S.)


    Prerequisites: MTB 1321  and SUR 2100C .

    The course concerns drafting skills related to structural, civil engineering and surveying. The course includes translating field notes to drawings, engineering and placing drawings, plats, survey maps, paving, water and sewer plans and profiles and site plans.


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  • ETD 2701C - Elementary Machine Design

    (3 Credit Hours)
    (A.S.)


    One hour lecture, four hours laboratory per week. Prerequisites: EGS 1110C .

    This course focuses on the study of gears, cams, belts, friction drives and assemblies in industrial machinery; as well as emphasizes the design and the use of standardized parts.


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  • ETD 2930C - Selected Topics in Technology

    (1 to 6 variable Credit Hours)
    (A.S.)


    This course is designed to meet specific needs of individuals or groups, which the standard courses do not meet. It may contain material selected from existing courses or emerging topics.


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  • ETD 2949 - Internship in Technology

    (1 to 4 variable Credit Hours)
    (A.S.)


    Prerequisites: Completion of 18 hours of technology courses and/or permission of instructor or program manager.

    The student may augment their academic studies with practical field experience. The student, instructor and work-site supervisor work together to determine specific learning objectives for each student. Final evaluation of the student is based on documentation of satisfactory completion of the learning objectives and work assignments. With program manager’s approval and based upon degree requirements, degree-seeking students who are making progress in their degree program may repeat this course for a maximum total of three credits.


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Engineering Technology: General
  

  • ETG 2502 - Engineering Mechanics-Statics

    (3 Credit Hours)
    (A.A.)


    Prerequisites: A.A./A.S. Area II mathematics course.

    This is the study of force systems in equilibrium. Topics include moments of inertia, centroids, couples, trusses, friction.


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  • ETG 2530C - Strength of Materials

    (3 Credit Hours)
    (A.A.)


    Prerequisites: ETG 2502 .

    This course focuses on the study of strengths and properties of various engineering materials and investigation of stresses, strains, elasticity, thermal properties, deflections and deformations with their effect on design.


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Engineering Technology: Industrial
  

  • ETI 1110 - Quality Assurance

    (3 Credit Hours)
    (A.S.)


     

    In this course, students encounter the uses of quality assurance methods and quality control concepts and procedures that are standard operating business practices and strategies in a modern manufacturing environment. Topics include the use of quality management techniques and quality philosophies, process development, techniques used for evaluation, approaches used on continuous operations, methods used to control quality and the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) series of standards. The responsibility of quality assurance during the engineering, manufacturing and marketing of a product also is covered.


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  • ETI 1420C - Manufacturing Processes and Materials

    (3 Credit Hours)
    (A.S.)


    This course provides an introduction to various materials of industry and fundamental manufacturing methods. In this course, students will encounter manufacturing processes, production systems and techniques, mechanisms, materials and their properties which are used in a modern manufacturing environment. Offered as ETI 2411 prior to Fall 2013.


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  • ETI 1701 - Industrial Safety

    (3 Credit Hours)
    (A.S.)


     

    This course focuses on the theories and principles of occupational safety and health in a practical and useful real world job related setting. The major topics include the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) compliance, safety standards, code enforcement, ergonomic hazards, mechanical hazards, falling, lifting, electrical hazards, fire hazards, industrial hygiene, radiation, noise, emergencies and environmental safety. In this course, students encounter a comprehensive view of industrial processes and materials properties, employee activities, and facility operations leading to a safe and productive modern manufacturing workplace.


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