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2017-2018 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions

 

Public Administration
  

  • PAD 4930 - Special Topics: Homeland Security/Public Safety Administration

    (1-3 Variable Credit Hours)
    (B.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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Physical Education Activity: Objective Centered (GEN.)
  

  • PEL 1341 - Tennis

    (2 Credit Hours)
    (A.A.)


    Basic knowledge, skills development in the activity of tennis will be presented. (Offered as needed)


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  • PEL 1621 - Basketball Fundamentals

    (2 Credit Hours)
    (A.A.)


    This course is an introduction to the history, rules and basic fundamentals of basketball. There is an emphasis on skill, strategies, drills and the development of the philosophy of basketball. (Offered as needed)


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  • PEL 2111 - League Bowling

    (2 Credit Hours)
    (A.A.)


    Students will acquire the basic knowledge, skills, strategy and values of the sport of league bowling. Fundamental skills taught include grips, proper stance, approach, release and delivery. Additional special fees are required. (Offered as needed) Note(s): See course comments in the schedule.


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  • PEL 2121 - Golf

    (2 Credit Hours)
    (A.A.)


    Basic knowledge, skill development in the activity of golf will be presented. (Offered as needed)


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Physical Education Activity: Performance Centered
  

  • PEM 1130 - Basic Conditioning and Weight Training

    (2 Credit Hours)
    (A.A.)


    Basic knowledge, skills and values of basic conditioning, weight training and personal fitness will be presented. Additional special fees are required. Note(s): See course comments in the schedule.


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  • PEM 1171 - Aerobic Fitness

    (2 Credit Hours)
    (A.A.)


    This activity is designed to strengthen the heart, lungs and vascular system through exercise. (Offered as needed)


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  • PEM 2104 - Principles of Athletic Training

    (3 Credit Hours)
    (A.A.)


    This course will provide the student with an introduction to athletic training which will include history, injury prevention, establishing a program for managing specific injuries and rehabilitation. An emphasis is on protective and preventive taping and injury recognition also will be provided. (Offered as needed)


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  • PEM 2930 - Special Topics: Physical Education

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


    Special, current or seasonal physical activities not covered in other physical education courses are offered. (Offered as needed)


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Physical Education Activity: Water, Snow
  

  • PEN 2251 - Canoeing

    (2 Credit Hours)
    (A.A.)


    Personal development through canoeing activities is realized. Additional special fees are required.


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  • PEN 2930 - Special Topics: Physical Education Activity: Water, Snow

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


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


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Physical Education Activity: Objective Centered (PROFNL.)
  

  • PEO 1216 - Baseball and Softball Fundamentals

    (2 Credit Hours)
    (A.A.)


    The fundamentals of offensive and defensive baseball and softball skills and strategies will be emphasized. (Offered as needed)


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  • PEO 2003 - Sports Officiating

    (3 Credit Hours)
    (A.A.)


    A thorough study of the rule books of different sports and techniques of officiating at various sports is provided. Several hours of practical field work in intramural programs or approved situations are required. (Offered as needed)


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Photography
  

  • PGY 1201C - Studio Lighting Techniques

    (3 Credit Hours)
    (A.S.)


    3 Hours studio/lecture per week Prerequisites:   

    This course will provide information pertaining to natural and artificial studio lighting techniques. Studio Lighting Techniques will introduce students to commercial applications for communicating information through the use of electronic strobe lighting and continuous lighting. This course begins with a review of basic lighting principles and a series of solution solving assignments that will introduce control and application of differing styles from past and present techniques. Table-top and portrait studio assignments are emphasized endowing students with the knowledge required for the business of studio photography.


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  • PGY 1750 - Creative Videomaking

    (3 Credit Hours)
    (A.A.)


    This course provides an introduction to the expressive possibilities of digital video recording of live events. Several hands-on exercises give the student practical experience in lighting, cinematography and basic sound recording. All stages of the process, including pre-production and post-production, will be addressed in the planning and delivery of a finished product for an intended audience. 


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  • PGY 1800C - Digital Imaging I

    (3 Credit Hours)
    (A.A.)


    Three hours studio/lecture per week.

    This course introduces the student to electronic photographic image making through the use of computers and digital technology. Furthermore, this class will introduce the student to digital cameras, digital photographic systems and aesthetics for better composition with a concentration on creative expression. Additional special fees are required.


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  • PGY 1807C - Digital Imaging for Non-majors

    (3 Credit Hours)
    (A.A.)


    3 hours lecture per week.

    This course is an introduction to camera operation and image recording. This course will provide students with the basics of camera controls, camera menus, lenses and information on compositional guidelines for increased image effectiveness. Images will be reviewed with slide projection analysis.

     


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  • PGY 1949 - Career Decision Work Experience

    (3 Credit Hours)
    (A.A.)


    Twelve hours of volunteer or work experience per week are expected based on the credit hour requirements. Prerequisites: Permission of instructor or program manager.

    This work-study course reinforces education and professional growth in a student’s academic major through coordinated field experiences. The student, instructor and work site supervisor work together to determine specific learning objectives for each student. The student is then evaluated based on documentation of satisfactory completion of the learning objectives and work assignments.

     


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  • PGY 2000 - History of Photography

    (3 Credit Hours)
    (A.A.)


    Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisites: ENC 1101  with a grade of “C” or better.

    This course meets the Gordon Rule requirement. This course provides an overview of the history of photography. The course will cover the time period between the inception of photography in 1826 to contemporary photographers such as Hiroshi Sugimoto and Lauren Greenfield. Students will learn through various slide presentations, lectures and assigned readings about the social, scientific and political atmosphere surrounding the photographers and how it shaped their work.


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  • PGY 2101C - Visual Literacy: Photography

    (3 Credit Hours)
    (A.A.)


    Three hours lecture/studio per week. Prerequisites: ENC 1101  with a grade of “C” or better.

    This course meets Area IV of the A.A./A.S. general education requirements and the Gordon Rule requirement. This course provides an introduction to practices, theories and histories of photography. Students acquire basic darkroom skills and key elements of contemporary theoretical approaches to visual art.


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  • PGY 2224C - Location Photography

    (3 Credit Hours)
    (A.S.)


    Three hours studio/lecture per week. Prerequisites:  .

    This course provides information pertaining to location lighting techniques. This course introduces students to the creation of photographs recorded outside in the natural world using existing terrestrial architecture and landscapes as background. Commercial applications take form in the line of communicating information, ideas, and moods pertaining to environmental portraits, and corporate portraiture through the use of lighting techniques outside of the traditional studio. This course includes instruction with camera and portable lighting equipment as well as teaching logistic and planning operations. This course offers students the opportunity to attain technical and commercial photographic abilities for location style of lighting.


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  • PGY 2401C - Photography I

    (3 Credit Hours)
    (A.A.)


    Three hours studio/lecture per week.

    Basic problems in exposure, composition, lighting, developing and printing are assigned to help the student master black-and-white still photography. Additional special fees are required.


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  • PGY 2404C - Photography II

    (3 Credit Hours)
    (A.A.)


    Three hours studio/lecture per week. Prerequisites: PGY 2401C  or permission of the instructor.

    The second term of photography provides an opportunity for the student to continue work in advanced techniques of camera and darkroom in black-and-white and some exploration of color camera work. Additional special fees are required.


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  • PGY 2405C - Advanced Imaging

    (3 Credit Hours)
    (A.A.)


    Three hours studio/lecture per week. Prerequisites:  PGY 2404C  with a grade of “C” or better, or permission of instructor.

    The student is provided with the opportunity for continuing creative expression through individually assigned problems in black-and-white, color, non-silver printing and digital imaging techniques. Additional special fees are required.


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  • PGY 2801C - Digital Imaging II

    (3 Credit Hours)
    (A.A.)


    Three hours studio/lecture per week. Prerequisites: PGY 1800C  with a grade of “C” or better, or permission of instructor.

    This course combines the basic conventional photographic skills with the new technologies taking place with contemporary electronic image recording, editing and printing. Problems in exposure, composition, lighting styles, product reproduction, field building, image-editing software and proper handling of digital and conventional equipment give the student a thorough understanding for completion of a professional portfolio resulting in an advertising- and media-related field of images. Additional special fees are required.


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  • PGY 2930 - Special Topics in Photography

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


    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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  • PGY 2949 - Internship in Photography

    (3 Credit Hours)
    (A.S.)


    Twelve hours of volunteer or work experience per week are expected based on the credit hour requirements. Prerequisites: Six hours of FIL or PGY credit and /or permission of instructor or program manager.

    This work-study course is designed to continue training in a student’s academic major through field experiences. The student, instructor and work site supervisor work together to determine specific learning objectives for each student. The student is then evaluated based on documentation satisfactory completion of the learning objectives and technical project. Can be repeated with program manager’s approval.


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Philosophy
  

  • PHI 2010 - Introduction to Philosophical Reasoning

    (3 Credit Hours)
    (A.A.)


    Three hours lecture per week.

    This course meets Area IV requirements for the A.A./A.S. general education requirements and part of the six-hour International/Intercultural requirement. This course is an introduction to the nature of philosophy, philosophical reasoning, major intellectual moments in the history of philosophy, and specific problems in philosophy.


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  • PHI 2070 - Introduction to Eastern Philosophy

    (3 Credit Hours)
    (A.A.)


    Three hours lecture per week. Prerequisites: ENC 1101  with a grade of “C” or better.

    This course meets Area IV of the A.A./A.S. general education requirements, the Gordon Rule requirement and part of the International/Intercultural requirement. This course surveys the philosophical developments and thoughts of Asia including Hindu/Indian philosophy, Buddhist philosophy, Confucian philosophy and Taoist philosophy. An emphasis is placed on understanding the interaction among these philosophies. Comparison to the Western philosophical ideas are made whenever possible.


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  • PHI 2100 - Logic and Critical Thinking

    (3 Credit Hours)
    (A.A.)


    This is an integrated consideration of linguistic analysis, informal fallacy, categorical logic, propositional logic, inductive logic and questions of causality and probability. The aim of the course is to develop ability in problem solving and decision making.


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  • PHI 2600 - Applied Ethics

    (3 Credit Hours)
    (A.A.)


    This course meets Area IV of the A.A./A.S. general education requirements. This is a course designed to provide an introductory background to ethics and an in-depth study of the critical skills necessary to an intelligent analysis of contemporary issues. Emphasis will be placed on the systematic generation of options in order to determine choices for resolving dilemmas.


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  • PHI 2620 - Environmental Ethics

    (3 Credit Hours)
    (A.A.)


    This course meets Area IV requirements for the A.A./A.S. general education requirements. This course presents standard theoretical and practical issues in environmental ethics, such as the question of how to ascribe value to individual life forms and entire ecosystems. It explores the historical roots of environmental problems. Attention is given to issues such as the invasive species problem and water management, which are matters of concern nationally and make particular impact locally. Study and direct field experience of local natural ecosystems is an essential component of the course. Students are responsible to arrange their own transportation to local nature preserves during scheduled class time and pay a very small admission fee to at least one local state park.


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  • PHI 2631 - Business Ethics

    (3 Credit Hours)
    (A.A.)


    This course meets Area IV of the A.A./A.S. general education requirements. This course examines ethical principles and problems in a global business environment. Students will also learn to identify and analyze contemporary business ethical issues, principles and considerations. Students will also learn to use ethical reasoning in providing resolutions to some major contemporary ethical issues in business.


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  • PHI 2930 - Special Topics: Philosophy

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


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


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Physical Therapist Assistant
  

  • PHT 1007C - Introduction to Physical Therapy and Patient Care

    (5 Credit Hours)
    (A.S.)


    Three hours class, six hours laboratory per week. Prerequisites: Admission to the Physical Therapist Assistant Program, BSC 2085C , mathematics (from Area II, A.S.), ENC 1101 , and PSY 2012  with a grade of “C” or better.

    Corequisites: PHT 1124C  and completion of or concurrent enrollment in BSC 2086C . This course introduces the student to the history and philosophy of physical therapy and the role of the physical therapist assistant. Beginning patient care procedures are discussed. Students will practice professional interpersonal communication and clinical documentation skills. Basic therapeutic modalities, including the use of the tilt table, hydrotherapy and therapeutic massage are introduced. Additional special fees are required.


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  • PHT 1007L - Introduction to Physical Therapy Patient Care Laboratory

    (0 Credit Hours)
    (A.S.)


    This is a mandatory laboratory that accompanies PHT 1007C .


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  • PHT 1124C - Applied Anatomy and Kinesiology

    (6 Credit Hours)
    (A.S.)


    Four hours class, six hours laboratory per week.

    Corequisites: PHT 1007C . This is a course designed to assist the student in applying principles from the biological sciences to the biomechanical principles of human movement. Principles of exercise are introduced and manual muscle testing, goniometric measurement, gait assessment and training are discussed and practiced. Additional special fees are required.


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  • PHT 1124L - Applied Anatomy and Kinesiology Laboratory

    (0 Credit Hours)
    (A.S.)


    This is a mandatory laboratory that accompanies PHT 1124C .


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  • PHT 1211C - Disabilities and Physical Therapy Procedures I

    (6 Credit Hours)
    (A.S.)


    Six hours class, nine hours laboratory per week for 11 weeks. Prerequisites: PHT 1007C , PHT 1124C  and BSC 2086C  with a grade of “C” or better.

    Corequisites: PHT 1800L  and PHT 2337C . The didactic portion of this course emphasizes rehabilitation of orthopedic diagnoses, disabilities and surgeries. Specific principles which guide the use of therapeutic modalities, such as heat, cold, sound, therapeutic electrical stimulation and traction are discussed and practiced in the laboratory. Students will study various types and models of equipment and the rationale for their use. Additional special fees are required.


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  • PHT 1211L - Disabilities and Physical Therapy Procedures I Laboratory

    (0 Credit Hours)
    (A.S.)


    This is a mandatory laboratory that accompanies PHT 1211C .


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  • PHT 1800L - Clinical Experience I

    (4 Credit Hours)
    (A.S.)


    Forty hours of clinical experience per week for four weeks.

    Corequisites: PHT 1211C  and PHT 2337C . This course introduces the student to beginning professional practice in the clinical setting. Application of skills in selected situations is the emphasis of this course.


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  • PHT 2230 - Therapeutic Exercise Prescription and Application in Physical Therapy

    (1 Credit Hour)
    (A.S.)


    Prerequisites: Admission to the physical therapist assistant program; completion of BSC 2085C  , ENC 1101  , MAT 1033  or higher, and PSY 2012  with a grade of “C” or better; completion of or concurrent enrollment in BSC 2086C  

    Corequisites: Concurrent enrollment in PHT technical course work. This course is designed to assist the student in applying principles related to prescription and application of therapeutic exercise as a Physical Therapist Assistant.  The course is designed for both the first and second year PTA students, as an elective course, used to supplement the concepts and hands on application of therapeutic exercises learned in the PTA technical course work. Students will utilize critical thinking, interpersonal communication and motor skills to identify, demonstrate and synthesize appropriate therapeutic exercise interventions for patients and clients based on plans of care, patient/client needs and accepted exercise theory.

     


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  • PHT 2321C - Disabilities and Physical Therapy Procedures III

    (5 Credit Hours)
    (A.S.)


    Six hours class, eight hours of laboratory per week for 10 weeks. Prerequisites: PHT 1211C , PHT 1800L  and PHT 2337C  with a grade of “C” or better.

    Corequisites: PHT 2810L . In this course, students study adult and pediatric neurological development, disease, disabilities and interventions. Application of rehabilitation techniques and assessment related to neurological conditions is the emphasis of this course. Additional special fees are required.


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  • PHT 2321L - Disabilities and Physical Therapy Procedures III Laboratory

    (0 Credit Hours)
    (A.S.)


    This is a mandatory laboratory that accompanies PHT 2321C .


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  • PHT 2337C - Disabilities and Physical Therapy Procedures II

    (5 Credit Hours)
    (A.S.)


    Six hours class, five hours laboratory per week for 11 weeks. Prerequisites:   and    with a grade of “C” or better.

    Corequisites: PHT 1211C  and  . This course focuses on rehabilitation of cardiovascular disease diagnoses, disabilities and related surgical procedures. Principles of chest physical therapy, general conditioning, malignancies and women’s health are introduced as well as treatments and training of individuals with amputations. Laboratory activities also include burn and wound care and the related use of therapeutic modalities for these conditions. Additional special fees are required.


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  • PHT 2337L - Disabilities and Physical Therapy Procedures II Laboratory

    (0 Credit Hours)
    (A.S.)


    This is a mandatory laboratory that accompanies PHT 2337C .


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  • PHT 2810L - Clinical Experience II

    (6 Credit Hours)
    (A.S.)


    Thirty-two to 40 hours of clinical experience per week with four hours of class on alternate weeks for six weeks.

    Corequisites: PHT 2321C . This clinical practical encourages the student to further develop patient assessment and treatment skills. The student applies knowledge from classroom and laboratory activities to clinical practice. Case study presentations and discussions enhance the application process.


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  • PHT 2820L - Clinical Experience III

    (8 Credit Hours)
    (A.S.)


    Thirty-two to 40 hours of clinical experience per week with four hours of class on alternate weeks for seven weeks.

    Corequisites: PHT 2931 . The final clinical affiliation is a comprehensive experience which prepares the student to function as a competent physical therapist assistant. The focus is on patient care, time management and the application of knowledge. Professional presentation skills are practiced.


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  • PHT 2930 - Special Topics, Physical Therapy

    (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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  • PHT 2931 - Trends in Physical Therapy

    (3 Credit Hours)
    (A.S.)


    Six hour class per week for eight weeks. Prerequisites: PHT 2321C  with a grade of “C” or better.

    Corequisites: PHT 2820L . This course includes exploration of legal, ethical, and business issues related to the practice of physical therapy; current issues and trends in health care delivery; licensure, continuing education, career development and concepts of professionalism. A collaborative community service project will be included in this course. Additional special fees are required.


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Physics
  

  • PHY 1020C - Fundamentals of Physics

    (3 Credit Hours)
    (A.A.)


    Four hours lecture/laboratory per week. Prerequisites: MAT 0028 ,  MAT 0057 , or equivalent.

    This course meets Area V of the A.A./A.S. general education requirements. This is a one semester course presenting selected topics from all branches of physics. This course is intended primarily for non science majors to help them understand the physical world in which they live. Additional special fees are required.


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  • PHY 2048C - General Physics I with Calculus

    (5 Credit Hours)
    (A.A.)


    Three hours lecture, three hours laboratory per week. Prerequisites: completion of MAC 2311  with a grade of “C” of better.

    This course meets Area V of the A.A./A.S. general education requirements. This course is a comprehensive study of fundamental concepts of natural laws, especially as they apply to mechanics and heat. This course is designed for preengineering and science majors. Students already with credit for PHY 2048C cannot subsequently get credit for PHY 2053C .


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  • PHY 2048L - General Physics I with Calculus Laboratory

    (0 Credit Hours)
    (A.A.)


    Companion laboratory to PHY 2048C . Additional special fees are required.


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  • PHY 2049C - General Physics II with Calculus

    (5 Credit Hours)
    (A.A.)


    Three hours lecture, three hours laboratory per week. Prerequisites: Completion of PHY 2048C  with a grade of “C” or better.

    This course meets Area V of the A.A./A.S. general education requirements. This course is a comprehensive study of fundamental concepts of natural laws especially as they apply to sound, optics, electricity, magnetism and modern physics. This course is designed for pre-engineering and science majors. Students already with credit for PHY 2049C cannot subsequently get credit for PHY 2053C .


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  • PHY 2049L - General Physics II with Calculus Laboratory

    (0 Credit Hours)
    (A.A.)


    Companion laboratory to PHY 2049C . Additional special fees are required.


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  • PHY 2053C - General Physics I

    (5 Credit Hours)
    (A.A.)


    Three hours lecture, three hours laboratory per week. Prerequisites: Completion of MAC 1140  and MAC 1114  with a grade of “C” or better.

    This course meets Area V of the A.A./A.S. general education requirements. This course is a comprehensive noncalculus study of fundamental concepts of natural laws, especially as they apply to mechanics, heat and sound. Students already with credit for PHY 2048C  or PHY 2049C  cannot subsequently get credit for PHY 2053C.


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  • PHY 2053L - General Physics I Laboratory

    (0 Credit Hours)
    (A.A.)


    Companion laboratory to PHY 2053C . Additional special fees are required.


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  • PHY 2054C - General Physics II

    (5 Credit Hours)
    (A.A.)


    Three hours lecture, three hours laboratory per week. Prerequisites: completion of PHY 2053C  with a grade of “C” or better.

    This course is a comprehensive noncalculus study of fundamental concepts of natural laws, especially as they apply to optics, electricity, magnetism and modern physics. Students already with credit for PHY 2049C  cannot subsequently get credit for PHY 2054C.


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  • PHY 2054L - General Physics II Laboratory

    (0 Credit Hours)
    (A.A.)


    Companion laboratory to PHY 2054C . Additional special fees are required.


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  • PHY 2930 - Special Topics: Physics

    (1-4 Credit Hours)
    (A.A.)


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


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Paralegal / Legal Assistant / Administration
  

  • PLA 1003 - Introduction to Legal Systems

    (3 Credit Hours)
    (A.A.)


    Course is prerequisite for entering the Legal Assisting Program. It provides a broad study of the relationships in a law office. The structure of the American legal system, including constitutional underpinnings, is covered. Legal ethics and basic issues common to all areas of law, such as court jurisdiction, conflicts of laws and remedies are taught.


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  • PLA 1104 - Legal Research and Writing I

    (3 Credit Hours)
    (A.A.)


    Prerequisites: ENC 1101 . Recommended prerequisite: PLA 1003 .

    Corequisites:   (This course is required of all paralegal/legal assisting program majors and must be taken concurrently with PLA 1104.) This class meets the Gordon Rule requirement. This course will provide the student with a working knowledge of the major techniques of legal research and writing, including citation form.  It will introduce the student to a broad practical approach to the use of legal publications and the law library.  The student will complete assigned problems in legal research and will draft legal memoranda and case briefs.


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  • PLA 1610 - Real Property Law/Transactions

    (3 Credit Hours)
    (A.A.)


    This course offers the basic principles of real property practices in law offices. It prepares the legal assistant trainee to fully understand the techniques and procedures encountered and utilized by law firms and practicing attorneys in various forms of real property conveyancing.  This course also offers the basic principles of judicial and non-judicial methods law firms and practicing attorneys apply in handling real estate loan defaults and the defenses and practices applied to defaults in the 21st Century.


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  • PLA 1730 - Computer Assisted Legal Research

    (1 Credit Hour)
    (A.S.)


    Corequisites: This course is required of all Paralegal/Legal Assisting Program majors and must be taken concurrently with   or permission from instructor to waive co-requisite. This course is designed to familiarize the student with computerized legal research databases and enhance their legal research skills. Students will be able to locate and update legal authority using electronic (online) databases and sources, and to properly cite their resources in a memorandum of law.


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  • PLA 1949 - Career Decision Work Experience in Legal Assisting

    (3 Credit Hours)
    (A.A.)


    12 hours of volunteer or work experience per week are expected based on the credit hour requirements. Prerequisites: PLA 1003  and/or permission of instructor or program manager.

    This work-study course reinforces education and professional growth in a student’s academic major through coordinated field experiences. The student, instructor and work-site supervisor work together to determine specific learning objectives for each student. The student is then evaluated based on documentation of satisfactory completion of the learning objectives and work assignments.


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  • PLA 2001 - General Law

    (3 Credit Hours)
    (A.A.)


    This course emphasizes the law of contracts and forms relating to the law of sales and credit transactions, discussion of various instruments and the study of the Uniform Commercial Code. The course also emphasizes the basic principle of the Law of Torts.


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  • PLA 2114 - Legal Research and Writing II

    (3 Credit Hours)
    (A.A.)


    Prerequisites: PLA 1104  and PLA 1730 .

     This course meets the Gordon Rule requirements. This course is designed to perfect the research skills acquired in PLA 1104  and PLA 1730 , including citation form. Emphasis is placed on developing facility in state and federal research and the drafting of memoranda and briefs. Computer-assisted legal research techniques using WestlawNext are examined in depth to compliment the techniques learned in PLA 1104 and PLA 1730.  Ethical issues in legal research and writing are explored in depth.


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  • PLA 2203 - Civil Litigation I

    (3 Credit Hours)
    (A.A.)


    Prerequisites/corequisites: Recommended prerequisite or corequisite: PLA 1003 . This course emphasizes the civil court system and litigation procedures in the state of Florida and the federal courts, and will prepare the legal assistant to assist an attorney with civil trial duties up to the appeal level. All basic aspects of civil litigation are studied, including preliminary office procedures and drafting of all pleadings including interrogatories. Students will gain an understanding of substantive civil law and how to use the Florida and Federal Rules of Civil Procedure.


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  • PLA 2223 - Civil Litigation II

    (3 Credit Hours)
    (A.A.)


    Prerequisites: PLA 2203  with a grade of “C” or better or permission of the instructor.

    This course builds upon PLA 2203  and will prepare the legal assistant to assist the attorney in civil trial practice through the appeals process. It includes drafting settlement proposals and a trial brief, abstracting depositions and the use of the Florida and Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure. Students will have a mock trial and many activities and assignments will be based on the situations that arise from the preparation and trial process.


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  • PLA 2303 - Criminal Law and Procedures

    (3 Credit Hours)
    (A.A.)


    Prerequisites: Recommended prerequisite PLA 1003 .

    This course teaches about offenses against persons, property and habitation, statutory provisions, defenses, parties to the crime and jurisdiction, and all aspects of criminal procedures from probable cause and arrest to all hearings, discovery, trial and habeas corpus.


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  • PLA 2433 - Corporations and Business Organizations

    (3 Credit Hours)
    (A.A.)


    This course offers instructions in all phases and aspects of corporate law and practice, stressing procedures in corporations and organizations; dissolution, merger, rights, liabilities, duties and obligation of stockholders, directors and officers; amendments of Articles of Incorporation; a study of partnerships; and business organizations.


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  • PLA 2600 - Wills, Trusts and Probate Administration

    (3 Credit Hours)
    (A.A.)


    This course is designed to offer the legal assistant trainee a general understanding of the techniques and procedures involved in preparation of wills and trusts, estate planning, income, gift and inheritance taxes, probating of estates and estate accounting.


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  • PLA 2612 - Real Estate II: From Contract to Closing

    (3 Credit Hours)
    (A.A.)


    Prerequisites: PLA 1610 .

    This course provides the student with hands-on experience in closing a variety of real estate transactions, from the simple residential sale to the complex commercial transaction. Students learn not only legal theory, but also the practical, “nuts and bolts” involved in taking a transaction from contract to closing. Students learn how to carry out advance negotiations and closings, based on current local and federal requirements. Students perform title searches and prepare title commitments, title policies and all necessary closing documents.


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  • PLA 2732 - Law Office Computer Applications

    (3 Credit Hours)
    (A.S.)


    Prerequisites: M.O.S. Certification in Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel, or   with a grade of “C” or better and permission of instructor.

    This course introduces the student to the law office technology work environment and contains instruction and practice on computer programs common to law offices. Applications include word processing, spreadsheets, databases, document preparation and billing software. The student learns how to create, edit and merge legal specific documents using Microsoft Word. The student also learns how to use spreadsheets, billing software, courtroom presentation software and calendaring software, as well as other specialized legal software for law offices. 


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  • PLA 2763 - Law Office Management

    (3 Credit Hours)
    (A.S.)


    Prerequisites: PLA 1003 .

    This course instructs students in the communications skills needed and processes followed in law offices. It reviews legal ethics and how they relate to office functions. Topics include financial management, records and physical facilities of small businesses, particularly law offices, and common business communications involving telephone, correspondence and e-mail usage. Students learn the complexities of obtaining jobs; develop personal and professionally written resumes and cover letters; know and practice the skills of interviewing; and apply the skills of salary negotiations.


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  • PLA 2800 - Introduction to Family Law

    (3 Credit Hours)
    (A.A.)


    Prerequisites/corequisites: Recommended prerequisite or corequisite: PLA 1003 . This course is designed to familiarize the student with the fundamental principles and rules relating to family law. It involves a study of marriage relationships, legal problems affecting minor children, dissolution of marriage, custody, adoption, support provisions, separation agreements, property disposition and foreign divorces.


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  • PLA 2930 - Special Topics: Legal Assistant/Paralegal

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


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


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  • PLA 2949 - Internship in Paralegal/Legal Assisting

    (3 Credit Hours)
    (A.A.)


    Fifteen hours of volunteer or work experience per week are expected. Prerequisites:  , ,  ,  ,  ,  , and/or permission of instructor or program manager.

    This work-study course is designed to continue training in a student’s academic major through field experiences. The student, instructor and work-site supervisor work together to determine specific learning objectives for each student. The student is evaluated based on documentation of satisfactory completion of the learning objectives and technical project. This course should be taken during the last semester of the student’s selected program.


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  • PLA 2950 - Certified Paralegal Examination Review

    (3 Credit Hours)
    (A.S.)


    This course is designed to bring students up to date on all phases of knowledge required to take the NALA Certified Paralegal/Legal Assistant Examination. Emphasis is on all current areas tested. The course is upgraded regularly and taught to prepare students for the CP/CLA exam. The course is open to all persons needing preparation in this field and to those interested in getting a general overview knowledge of the various disciplines in law. Mock exams will prepare students for taking the online certification exam.


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Political Science
  

  • POS 1041 - American Government

    (3 Credit Hours)
    (A.A.)


    This course meets Area III for the A.A./A.S. general education requirements. This course focuses on the structure and operation of our national government emphasizing the relationships that exist under a federal system of government and within the national administration.


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  • POS 2930 - Special Topics: Political Science

    (1-3 Credit Hours)
    (A.A.)


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


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Physical Sciences
  

  • PSC 2930 - Special Topics in Physical Science

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


    This course is designed to meet the special needs of individuals or groups for whom regularly described courses in physical science may not be available.


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Psychology
  

  • PSY 2012 - General Psychology

    (3 Credit Hours)
    (A.A.)


    This course meets Area III of A.A./A.S. general education requirements. This course is an introduction to the scientific study of human behavior with emphasis on the processes of thinking and learning as the basis for individual adjustment to the physical and social environment. It is a basic foundation course in psychology for transfer students.


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  • PSY 2930 - Special Topics: Psychology

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


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

    This course provides selected topics in psychology to meet the requirements and interests of individuals or groups, i.e. teachers, administrators, managers, social workers and government employees.


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Quantitative Methods in Business
  

  • QMB 1001 - Business Mathematics

    (3 Credit Hours)
    (A.S.)


    This course provides an application of mathematics to routine business activities requiring computation such as discounts, mark-ups, interest, installment payments and depreciation schedules.


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Reading
  

  • REA 0007 - Basic Reading Skills I Developmental

    (4 Credit Hours)
    (D)


    Four hours lecture and participation per week.

    This course is designed to develop skills in word recognition, vocabulary and literal and critical comprehension. After successful completion, the student will enroll in REA 0017 . Placement for the next level of reading is determined by test scores.


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  • REA 0017 - Basic Reading Skills II Developmental

    (4 Credit Hours)
    (D)


    Four hours lecture per week. Prerequisites: successful completion of REA 0001, or REA 0007  or appropriate score on placement instruments.

    This course is designed to develop skills in vocabulary, comprehension and reading rate.


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  • REA 0019 - Modularized Developmental Reading

    (4 Credit Hours)
    (D)


    Four hours per week.

    This course is designed to develop basic reading skills necessary for success in college-level courses. Topics include main idea, supporting, details, the purpose and tone of the author, fact and opinion, organizational patterns, relationships, vocabulary in context, inference and conclusions, reasoning and argument. Credit is not applicable toward A. A. or A.S. degrees. REA 0019 cannot be repeated. However, students who do not earn a grade of “A.”, “B.”, or “C.” will be allowed to register in   .


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  • REA 0019A - Modularized Developmental Reading-A

    (4 Credit Hours)
    (D)


    Four hours per week. Prerequisites:   and approval of department chair.

    This course is designed to develop basic reading skills necessary for success in college-level courses. Topics include main idea, supporting, details, the purpose and tone of the author, fact and opinion, organizational patterns, relationships, vocabulary in context, inference and conclusions, reasoning and argument. Credit is not applicable toward A. A. or A.S. degrees. REA 0019A cannot be repeated. However, students who do not earn a grade of “A.”, “B.”, or “C.” will be allowed to register in   .


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  • REA 0019B - Modularized Developmental Reading-B

    (4 Credit Hours)
    (D)


    Four hours per week. Prerequisites:   and approval of department chair.

    This course is designed to develop basic reading skills necessary for success in college-level courses. Topics include main idea, supporting, details, the purpose and tone of the author, fact and opinion, organizational patterns, relationships, vocabulary in context, inference and conclusions, reasoning and argument. REA 0019B cannot be repeated.


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  • REA 1105 - Critical Reading Techniques

    (3 Credit Hours)
    (A.A.)


    Prerequisites: successful completion of REA 0002  or   with a grade of “C” or higher or appropriate score on reading placement test.

    This course is designed to develop efficient reading skills for purposeful application. Emphasis is on development of vocabulary, comprehension, reading techniques, critical analysis and written response to various types of reading materials. Instruction is presented through a lecture-participation approach.


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Religion
  

  • REL 2121 - Religion in America

    (3 Credit Hours)
    (A.A.)


    Prerequisites: ENC 1101  with a grade of “C” or better.

    This course meets Area IV of the A.A./A.S. general education requirements, Gordon Rule requirement and part of the International/Intercultural requirement. The purpose of this course is to examine the scope and nature of religious institutions in America. Special attention is given to religious pluralism in the American context, and religious diversity as the legacy of immigration to the United States and adaptation to the new environment. The course also deals with the ways in which international/intercultural religious movements, institutions and activities interact with American culture.


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  • REL 2210 - Introduction to the Academic Study of Hebrew Bible/Old Testament

    (3 Credit Hours)
    (A.A.)


    Three hours lecture per week.

    This course meets Area IV of the A.A./A.S. general education requirements and part of the International/Intercultural requirement. The course is an introduction to the academic study of the Hebrew Bible/Old Testament. Each of the three major Western religions (Judaism, Christianity and Islam) traces its origin and development back to this fundamental document of Western Civilization. The course examines the religious life and thought of ancient Israel within the context of its historical, political, social, economic, and cultural setting. A wide range of methodologies will be used that come under the category of historical and literary criticism, enabling the student to understand and analyze the meaning of the document in its original context as well as in the contemporary one.


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  • REL 2240 - Introduction to the New Testament

    (3 Credit Hours)
    (A.A.)


    This course meets Area IV of the A.A./A.S. general education requirement and part of the international/intercultural requirement. The course is a study of the historical background of the New Testament world, the life and teachings of Jesus, the growth of the Christian movement and the emergence of early Christian literature. Attention is given to problems of date and authorship of individual writings.


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  • REL 2300 - Introduction to World Religions

    (3 Credit Hours)
    (A.A.)


    This course meets Area IV of the A.A./A.S. general education requirements and part of the International/Intercultural requirement. This course is a survey of the world’s major religious traditions, with attention given to religious thought and practice and the historical development of each tradition’s religious literature. It explores the nature of religion and the relation of religion and culture.


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  • REL 2930 - Special Topics: Religion

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


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


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Risk Management and Insurance
  

  • RMI 1201 - Principles of Property and Liability Insurance

    (3 Credit Hours)
    (A.S.)


    This is an introductory course that provides an overview that covers basic property and liability insurance principles such as risk management, regulation, performance, marketing, underwriting, claims, contracts, and loss exposures.


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  • RMI 2113 - Personal Insurance

    (3 Credit Hours)
    (A.S.)


    Prerequisites: It is strongly recommended that students complete RMI 1201  prior to taking this course.

    This is the second of three courses in the Insurance Services AS program. The intent of the course is to provide an overview of personal lines insurance, including an introduction to fundamental automobile, homeowners, life, health and disability concepts, practices, and current market trends.


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  • RMI 2213 - Commercial Insurance

    (3 Credit Hours)
    (A.S.)


    Prerequisites: RMI 1201  with a grade of “C” or better.  It is strongly recommended that students also complete RMI 2113  prior to this course.

    This is the third of three courses in the Insurance Services program. The intent of this course is to provide an overview of commercial lines insurance, including an introduction to fundamental property, liability, automobile, crime business income, workers compensation practices, and current market trends.


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  • RMI 2949 - Insurance Services Internship

    (3 Credit Hours)
    (A.S.)


    Prerequisites: Student must have completed nine (9) credit hours in this major field of study and permission of instructor and/or program manager. 

    Students will participate in work based learning experiences and are graded on documented student learning outcomes acquired through hands on learning experiences in an actual work setting.  Students must follow the SCF guidelines for internships. Students can visit the SCF internship website to learn more details about the process. 


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