# The College of the Florida Keys — full catalog > Generated 2026-06-20T03:11:16.791Z from a crawl of cfk.edu. 369 records (0 programs · 369 courses · 0 resource pages). # ACG 2021 — Financial Accounting 3 credits · 3 hours Major topics covered in ACG 2021 are as follows: Basic structure of accounting, accounting for merchandising enterprises, accounting systems, accounting principles, partnerships, and corporations. --- # ACG 2071 — Managerial Accounting 3 credits · 3 hours Managerial accounting examines the nature of costs associated with the manufacturing industry. Topics covered in class include managerial accounting, managerial principles and systems, planning and cost control, and decision- making analysis. Three hours lecture. --- # ACG 3024 — Accounting for Non-Financial Majors 3 credits · 3 hours This course addressed the use of accounting information by non-financial managers. Emphasis is placed on the interpretation of accounting information and the language of financial accounting to effectively participate in activities such as planning, investment, internal control, and managerial decision making. --- # ACG 4682 — Introduction to Forensic Accounting 3 credits · 3 hours This course will introduce the nature and scope of financial crimes against organizations, with a view towards detection, prevention and deterrence. The topics covered will include cash larcenies, check tampering, skimming, payroll and expense reimbursement schemes, inventory theft, corruption, bribery, conflict of interests, and fraudulent financial statements. --- # ACR 0940 — Apprenticeship HVAC I 1.14 credits · 1.14 hours This course is the initial course for students attending as first year apprentices in the air conditioning industry. This course introduces theoretical concepts regarding safe working conditions and practices, history of the trade, and tool and accessory identification, and proper care and usage of tools of the trade. --- # ACR 0941 — Apprenticeship HVAC II 2.4 credits · 2.4 hours This course teaches students attending as first year apprentices in the air conditioning industry. This course teaches scientific concepts related to the air conditioning industry, math concepts related to the air conditioning industry, and skills including fabrication and service for piping, tubing and fittings used in the industry. --- # ACR 0942 — Apprenticeship HVAC III 2.4 credits · 2.4 hours This course develops the second year air conditioning apprentice's knowledge of heating, air-conditioning and refrigeration system components and accessories. Communication, industry related computer skills, and entrepreneurship are an additional focus in this course. --- # ACR 0943 — Apprenticeship HVAC IV 2.4 credits · 2.4 hours This course develops the second year air conditioning apprentice's practical knowledge of basic electricity and electrical components related to the industry. Troubleshooting electrical control systems and their components, and wiring electrical motors and their components are taught in this course. --- # ACR 0944 — Apprenticeship HVAC V 2.4 credits · 2.4 hours This course introduces the third year air conditioning apprentice to installation techniques, start up and check out procedures, and sizing of heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration piping. --- # ACR 0945 — Apprenticeship HVAC VI 2.4 credits · 2.4 hours This course teaches techniques and skills required for third year air-conditioning apprentices in solid state electronics as used in the industry. Students learn how to operate mechanical refrigeration and testing equipment and combustion type heating servicing and testing equipment. --- # ACR 0946 — Apprenticeship HVAC On-The Job 22.24 credits · 22.24 hours This course helps students implement the theoretical concepts introduced in the classroom components of the air-conditioning apprenticeship program through on-the-job training. Course can be repeated up to 12 times. --- # ACR 0947 — Apprenticeship HVAC 7 2.4 credits · 2.4 hours This course prepares students for advanced training in the industry as a fourth year air conditioning apprentice and includes concentration in gas valves, regulators, properties of air, and pressure enthalpy charts for diagramming refrigerant cycles. --- # ACR 0948 — Apprenticeship HVAC VIII 2.4 credits · 2.4 hours This course prepares students for advanced training in the industry as a fourth year air conditioning apprentice and includes concentration in the standards for and ways to measure indoor-air quality, and installation, maintenance and repair of heating, air-conditioning, and refrigeration systems. --- # AER 1081C — Automotive Fundamentals and Minor Services 4 credits · 4 hours A course designed to introduce the field of automotive service. Topics include auto service careers, shop safety, fuels, lubricants, fasteners, tools, and equipment. An introduction to the major automobile systems and instruction in minor service procedures are provided. --- # AER 1198C — Engine Repair 4 credits · 4 hours A course that prepares the student to diagnose and repair four, six, and eight cylinder engines. Components include lecture/discussion, written assignments, and hands-on experience. --- # AER 1498C — Steering and Suspension 4 credits · 4 hours The student will be studying the component operation and function of automotive steering and suspension systems. Alignment, testing, diagnosis, and repair of vehicle systems are emphasized. --- # AER 1695C — Electrical Systems 4 credits · 4 hours This course is a continuation of Electrical Introduction and is designed to teach skills in automotive electricity and electronics technology. Topics include electrical instruments and accessories, ignition systems, air bags, and body control systems and service. Both classroom lectures and laboratory will be provided. --- # AER 1698C — Electrical Introduction 4 credits · 4 hours A course that prepares the student to test, diagnose, and repair starting, charging, lighting, and associated electrical systems. Electrical measurement and circuit tracing are stressed, along with an introduction to the operation of basic components associated with electrical and electronic systems. Components include lecture/discussion, written assignments, and hands-on experience. --- # AER 1949 — Cooperative Education: Automotive I 3 credits · 3 hours Practical application of automotive service and repair in a clinical setting of knowledge acquired in the classroom. --- # AER 2298C — Automatic Transmissions 4 credits · 4 hours This course teaches a comprehensive review of all phases of automatic transmissions and transaxles for automobiles, SUVs, and light trucks for ASE certification. --- # AER 2398C — Manual Transmissions and Drive Trains 4 credits · 4 hours A theoretical and practical application course of study that includes the diagnosis, service, and repair of four and five speed manual transmissions and transaxles, mechanical and hydraulic clutch systems, front and rear wheel drive axles, all-wheel drive systems, and 4x4 transfer cases and drive systems. --- # AER 2596C — Brake Systems 4 credits · 4 hours A course to teach the principles and operations of brake systems including disc systems, split systems, hydraulic cylinders, valving systems, traction control systems, and to provide practical experience in the repair of these systems. Topics include basic brake theory, drum brake systems, split systems, disc brake systems, hydraulic cylinders, machining and measuring techniques, power boosters, and road tests procedures. Special emphasis will be given to safety procedures and specific tools and equipment to be used. --- # AER 2758C — Heating and A/C 4 credits · 4 hours This course is designed to develop an understanding of the theory and operation of modern heating and air conditioning systems. Proper diagnostic and repair procedures are included in the curriculum. --- # AER 2895C — Advanced Engine Performance 4 credits · 4 hours This course is an advanced study of automotive diagnostic equipment and techniques. Students are expected to have a basic knowledge of electrical systems, engine operation, fuel systems, and engine performance prior to enrolling. This course will concentrate on electronic engine controls including fuel injection, feedback systems, and computer-controlled engine management systems. Both classroom and laboratory will be provided. --- # AER 2898C — Engine Performance 4 credits · 4 hours This course will emphasize theory of operation, diagnosis and repair of automotive electronic ignition systems, emission control systems, fuel systems, and carburetion. The student will work with state-of-the-art diagnostic equipment and will be introduced to the components used in electronic engine control systems. --- # AER 2949 — Cooperative Education: Automotive II 3 credits · 3 hours Practical application of automotive service and repair in a clinical setting of knowledge acquired in the classroom. --- # AMH 2010 — History of the United States to 1877 3 credits · 3 hours In this course, students will examine united states history from before European contact to 1877. Topics will include but are not limited to Indigenous Peoples, the European Background, the Colonial Period, the American Revolution, the Articles of Confederation, the Constitution, issues within the New Republic, Sectionalism, Manifest Destiny, Slavery, the American Civil War, and Reconstruction. --- # AMH 2020 — History of the United States Since 1877 3 credits · 3 hours In this course, students will trace the history of the United States from the end of the Reconstruction Era to the Contemporary Era. Topics will include but are not limited to the rise of industrialization, the United States’ emergence as an actor on the world stage, constitutional amendments and their impact, the Progressive Era, World War I, the Great Depression and New Deal, World War II, the Civil Rights Era, the Cold War, and the United States since 1989. --- # AMH 2030 — Contemporary United States History 3 credits · 3 hours The United States from 1945 to the present. Emphasis upon the development of the Cold War; polarization into First, Second, and Third World, the Korean and Vietnam conflicts, and the U.S. role in and response to the decline and fall of communism. --- # AMH 2091 — Survey of African American History 3 credits · 3 hours The course surveys the national background of Africans before their forced migration to the United States and Latin America. It will focus on free blacks as well as those enslaved in colonial and revolutionary America. The course will also examine the Abolition Movement, the Civil War, and prominent African Americans. It will focus on the cultural, social, economic, political, and religious history of African Americans from the arrival through the twentieth century. --- # ARH 1000 — Art Appreciation 3 credits · 3 hours 017;or ACCUPLACER Reading with score of 083 and ACCUPLACER Language with score of 083; or PERT Reading with score of 106 and PERT Writing with score of 103; or Exempt Public FL HS stand dipl with score of Y, or Exempt Active Duty Military with score of Y; or SAT Redesign Reading with score of 024 and SAT Redesign Writing/Language with score of 025; or Next-Generation ACCUPLACER Reading 256 or Writing 253; or Digital SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing Section of 490. In this course, students will develop an appreciation of and the ability to think critically about culture and be provided w… --- # ARH 1050 — History of Art, Ancient to Renaissance 3 credits · 3 hours This course is a survey of the history and principles of Western Art through illustrated lectures with specific emphasis on the relation of styles to cultural context. Lecture: 3.00 --- # ART 1300C — Beginning Drawing 3 credits · 3 hours Drawing as a means of visual organization. Emphasis on drawing fundamentals of proportion, perspective, composition, etc. Subject matter varied. Pencil, charcoal, conte, pen and ink, etc. Students provide supplies. Lecture: 2.00 Lab: 2.00 --- # ART 1750C — Ceramics I 3 credits · 3 hours This course is an introduction to ceramics, a basic course in hand building, firing and glazing to provide a beginning knowledge of clay, concentration on the stoneware range. This is the first in a sequence of skill-building courses in ceramics. Laboratory Fee $75.00. Lecture: 2.00 Lab: 2.00 --- # ART 1754C — Ceramics II 3 credits · 3 hours This is the second in a sequence of skill-building courses in ceramics, continuing the development of hand building clay forms, firing and glazing, and exposure to other firing ranges. Laboratory Fee $120. Lecture: 2.00 Lab: 2.00 --- # ART 2001C — Creative Expression 3 credits · 3 hours This course is designed for anyone seeking to develop her or his creativity. Through a series of constructed projects students are introduced to new and unconventional as well as traditional forms of art. Students are encouraged to think through alternative avenues of expression. Creative expression seeks to awaken students to their own creative abilities. Two hours lecture, two hours lab. --- # ART 2554C — Beginning Oil Painting 3 credits · 3 hours An exploration of oil painting techniques--impasto, palette knife, glazing, etc.-- through varied subject matter. Still life, landscape, figure, on-site painting, etc. Students provide paints and supplies. Lecture: 2.00 Lab 2.00 --- # ART 2752C — Wheel Throwing I 3 credits · 3 hours This course introduces the basic principles in wheel throwing and covers a broader range of ceramic technical information. Laboratory Fee $85.00. Lecture: 2.00 Lab: 2.00 --- # ART 2772C — Raku 3 credits · 3 hours This course provides an in-depth exploration of raku forms, glazing and firing techniques. Laboratory Fee $120.00. Lecture: 2.00 Lab: 2.00 --- # AST 1002 — Astronomy 3 credits · 3 hours This course provides a comprehensive look at modern astronomy, emphasizing the use of the scientific method and the application of physical laws to understand the universe including earth and its environment. Throughout this course, students will develop the ability to discern scientific knowledge from non-scientific information by using critical thinking. --- # BCA 0001 — Introduction to Construction 1.27 credits · 1.27 hours This course encompasses the fundamentals of the construction field. Students will gain knowledge with a basic introduction to the construction industry, including safety, math skills, blueprint reading, hand and power tools, and basic rigging. This is the first course in the building construction apprenticeship programs. --- # BCA 0349 — Apprenticeship -Electrical OJT 22.24 credits · 22.24 hours This course is taught in conjunction with apprenticeship-electrical to enable the student to implement and practice the essential competencies in the electrical industry work environment. Course can be repeated up to 12 times. --- # BCA 0350 — Electrical Apprenticeship I 1.14 credits · 1.14 hours This course is designed to provide related classroom instruction to support the work activities of first year apprentice electricians. --- # BCA 0351 — Electrical Apprenticeship II 2.4 credits · 2.4 hours This course is designed to provide related classroom instruction to support the work activities of first year apprentice electricians. --- # BCA 0352 — Electrical Apprenticeship III 2.4 credits · 2.4 hours This course is designed to provide related classroom instruction to support the work activities of a second year apprentice electricians. --- # BCA 0353 — Electrical Apprenticeship IV 2.4 credits · 2.4 hours This course is designed to provide related classroom instruction to support the work activities of a second year apprentice electricians. --- # BCA 0354 — Electrical Apprenticeship V 2.4 credits · 2.4 hours This course is designed to provide related classroom instruction to support the work activities of a third year apprentice electrician. --- # BCA 0355 — Electrical Apprenticeship VI 2.4 credits · 2.4 hours This course is designed to provide related classroom instruction to support the work activities of a third year apprentice electrician. Prerequisites: BCA 0354 --- # BCA 0356 — Electrical Apprenticeship VII 2.4 credits · 2.4 hours This course is designed to provide related classroom instruction to support the work activities of a fourth year apprentice electrician. --- # BCA 0357 — Electrical Apprenticeship VIII 2.4 credits · 2.4 hours This course is designed to provide related classroom instruction to support the work activities of a fourth year apprentice electrician. --- # BCA 0441 — Plumbing OJT 22.24 credits · 22.24 hours Plumbing OJT. Course can be repeated up to 12 times. --- # BCA 0450 — Plumbing Apprenticeship I 1.14 credits · 1.14 hours Apprenticeship in plumbing --- # BCA 0451 — Plumbing Apprenticeship II 2.4 credits · 2.4 hours Apprenticeship in plumbing --- # BCA 0452 — Plumbing Apprenticeship III 2.4 credits · 2.4 hours Apprenticeship in plumbing. --- # BCA 0453 — Plumbing Apprenticeship IV 2.4 credits · 2.4 hours Apprenticeship in plumbing. --- # BCA 0454 — Plumbing Apprenticeship V 2.4 credits · 2.4 hours Apprenticeship in plumbing --- # BCA 0455 — Plumbing Apprenticeship VI 2.4 credits · 2.4 hours Apprenticeship in plumbing. --- # BCA 0456 — Plumbing Apprenticeship VII 2.4 credits · 2.4 hours Apprenticeship in plumbing --- # BCA 0457 — Plumbing Apprenticeship VIII 2.4 credits · 2.4 hours Apprenticeship in plumbing --- # BCA 0550 — Carpentry Apprenticeship I 1.14 credits · 1.14 hours This course is designed to provide related classroom instruction to support the work activities of first year apprentice --- # BCA 0551 — Carpentry Apprenticeship II 2.4 credits · 2.4 hours This course is designed to provide related classroom instruction to support the work activities of first year apprentice --- # BCA 0552 — Carpentry Apprenticeship III 2.4 credits · 2.4 hours This course is designed to provide related classroom instruction to support the work activities of second year apprentice Prerequisites: BCA 0551 --- # BCA 0553 — Carpentry Apprenticeship IV 2.4 credits · 2.4 hours This course is designed to provide related classroom instruction to support the work activities of second year apprentice. --- # BCA 0554 — Carpentry Apprenticeship V 2.4 credits · 2.4 hours This course is designed to provide related classroom instruction to support the work activities of third year apprentice. --- # BCA 0555 — Carpentry Apprenticeship VI 2.4 credits · 2.4 hours This course is designed to provide related classroom instruction to support the work activities of third year apprentice. --- # BCA 0556 — Carpentry Apprenticeship VII 2.4 credits · 2.4 hours This course is designed to provide related classroom instruction to support the work activities of fourth year apprentice. Prerequisites: BCA 0555 --- # BCA 0557 — Carpentry Apprenticeship VIII 2.4 credits · 2.4 hours This course is designed to provide related classroom instruction to support the work activities of fourth year apprentice. --- # BCA 0559 — Apprenticeship Carpentry OJT 22.24 credits · 22.24 hours This course is taught in conjunction with apprenticeship-carpentry to enable the student to implement and practice the essential competencies in the carpentry industry work environment. The course uses authentic learning strategies through on-the-job training, helping students implement the theoretical concepts introduced in the classroom. Course can be repeated up to 8 times. --- # BSC 1005 — Survey of Biological Science 3 credits · 3 hours minimum grade of C, or ACT Reading with score of 019 and ACT English with score of 017 or ACCUPLACER Reading with score of 083 and ACCUPLACER Language with score of 083, or PERT Reading with score of 106 and PERT Writing with score of 103or Exempt Public FL HS stand dipl with score of Y or Exempt Active Duty Military with score of Y or SAT Redesign Reading with score of 024 and SAT Redesign Writing/Language with score of 025) This course applies the scientific method to critically examine and explain the natural world including but not limited to cells, organisms, genetics, evolution, ecology… --- # BSC 1010 — Principles of Biology I 3 credits · 3 hours minimum grade of C; or ACT Reading with score of 019 and ACT English with score of 017; or ACCUPLACER Reading with score of 083 and ACCUPLACER Language with score of 083; or PERT Reading with score of 106 and PERT Writing with score of 103; or Exempt Public FL HS stand dipl with score of Y or Exempt Active Duty Military with score of Y; or SAT Redesign Reading with score of 024 and SAT Redesign Writing/Language with score of 025. An overview of the structural, ultra structural, chemical, genetic, developmental and physiological realms of living organisms. --- # BSC 1010L — Principles of Biology I Lab 1 credits · 1 hours minimum grade of C; or ACT Reading with score of 019 and ACT English with score of 017; or ACCUPLACER Reading with score of 083 and ACCUPLACER Language with score of 083; or PERT Reading with score of 106 and PERT Writing with score of 103; or Exempt Public FL HS stand dipl with score of Y or Exempt Active Duty Military with score of Y; or SAT Redesign Reading with score of 024 and SAT Redesign Writing/Language with score of 025. A overview of the structural, ultra-structural, chemical, genetic, developmental and physiological realms of living organisms. --- # BSC 1011 — Principles of Biology II 3 credits · 3 hours An overview of ecology, evolution, population genetics, plant anatomy and physiology, the origin of life, organic evolution, biological diversity, plants taxa, animal taxa, fungi, protozoa, bacteria and cladistics and phylogeny. --- # BSC 1011L — Principles of Biology II Lab 1 credits · 1 hours An overview of ecology, evolution, population genetics, the origin of life, biological diversity, plant and animal taxonomy (cladistics), fungi, protists, bacteria, archaea, plant anatomy and physiology. --- # BSC 1085 — Anatomy and Physiology I 3 credits · 3 hours This course is the first part of a two-semester sequence in which students examine human anatomy and physiology through a systems approach based on the interaction between form and function, from the microscopic components of cells and tissues to the organismal level. Emphasis is placed on histology and the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, and nervous systems. --- # BSC 1085L — Anatomy and Physiology I Lab 1 credits · 1 hours A survey of the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, and nervous systems as well as the articulations of the skeletal system, basic biological chemistry, and the organization and function of tissues and organ systems in the body --- # BSC 1086 — Anatomy and Physiology II 3 credits · 3 hours A continuation of the survey of human body systems begun in BSC 1085 with emphasis on the endocrine, cardiovascular, lymphatic, respiratory, digestive urinary and reproductive systems. --- # BSC 1086L — Anatomy and Physiology II Lab 1 credits · 1 hours A continuation of the survey of human body systems begun in BSC 1085 with emphasis on the endocrine, cardiovascular, lymphatic, respiratory, digestive urinary and reproductive systems. --- # BUL 2241 — Business Law I 3 credits · 3 hours Business law as part of the management environment; common and statutory law, contract law, agency, and commercial transactions. --- # BUL 3310 — Legal and Ethical Issues in Business 3 credits · 3 hours This course addresses issues such as ethics, contracts, torts, and the Uniform Commercial Code (U.C.C.), as well as the legal, political, and economics aspects of antitrust law, employment law, administrative law, securities law, and international business law topics. Students are asked to apply legal and ethical reasoning to real-world situations. --- # CCJ 1010 — Introduction to Criminology 3 credits · 3 hours The course will consist of an examination of crime, overall and by category and their impact on social policy. The emphasis will be on an examination of theories of crime causation; their research support criminological theories covered will be classical, biological, sociological, psychological, economic, and multidisciplinary. --- # CCJ 1020 — Introduction to the Criminal Justice System 3 credits · 3 hours This course presents the philosophical background of law enforcement agencies, their development, purposes, functions, and organization with attention given to contemporary problems, processes and Constitutional aspects involved in the administration of criminal justice in a democratic society. --- # CCJ 2002 — Crime in America 3 credits · 3 hours This course expands upon the knowledge from criminology and introduction to criminal justice, emphasizing the crime problem in the U.S. to include crime patterns and criminal behaviors, explanations of the crime, how the justice system is designed to responsively deal with it by punishment and prevention, in so expounding upon related theory and philosophy. --- # CCJ 2107 — Crime and Public Policy 3 credits · 3 hours This course presents an analysis of various policy initiatives designed to reduce the level of crime, in so applying the elements of criminological theory and research methods to critically evaluate the effectiveness of policies. --- # CCJ 2252 — Critical Issues in Criminal Justice 3 credits · 3 hours The study of Constitutional doctrine as a series of controls on the administration of criminal justice, utilizing the opinions of the United States Supreme Court as a basis of study. Emphasis will be placed on the Bill of Rights Amendments having relationships to criminal justice. --- # CCJ 2618 — Criminal Psychology 3 credits · 3 hours This course is an examination of psychology of human behavior as it relates to crime. The student will be introduced to psychopathology, the sexually violent offender, and serial murder. The student will also examine violent juvenile offenders and the process of psychological conditioning which allows them to commit violent criminal acts. --- # CCJ 2650 — Narcotics and Dangerous Substances 3 credits · 3 hours This course will examine general problems created by illegal use of narcotics and dangerous substances, with emphasis upon classification, description and history of drugs, etiology of addiction, extent of drug use and its relationship to criminal behavior and methods of control. --- # CCJ 2720 — Research Methods in Criminal Justice 3 credits · 3 hours This course will examine strategies, data collection and emphasis of data analysis in the investigation of questions which arise in criminology and criminal justice. Particular focus will be place upon understanding the role, theory and functions of the research process from criminal justice professionals. --- # CGS 1100 — Introduction to Computer Applications 3 credits · 3 hours This course is an introduction to computers and their applications. Students will learn to identify the basic components and devices that comprise a computer system; to use the internet as a source of information and a means for communications; and to use application software packages (including word processing, spreadsheet, database management, and presentation graphics programs). --- # CHM 1033 — Chemistry for Health Sciences 3 credits · 3 hours minimum grade of C, or ACT Math with score of 021, or ACCUPLACER Elem Algebra with score of 098 or PERT Math with score of 123, or Exempt Public FL HS stand diploma with score of Y, or Exempt Active Duty Military with score of Y, or SAT Redesign Math with score of 025.5 This course meets the new curriculum requirements of CFK's pre-nursing program approved by the State of Florida's Board of Nursing. This course emphasizes chemistry topics related to the allied health sciences through the study of the essentials of inorganic and organic chemistry and biochemistry as it relates to processes and… --- # CHM 1045 — General Chemistry I 3 credits · 3 hours 021; or ACCUPLACER Elem Algebra with score of 098; or PERT Math with score of 123;l or Exempt Public FL HS stand diploma with score of Y; or Exempt Active Duty Military with score of Y; or SAT Redesign Math with score of 025.5 This course is designed for students pursuing careers in the sciences or who need a more rigorous presentation of chemical concepts than is offered in an introductory course. Students will engage in problem solving and critical thinking while applying chemical concepts. Topics will include the principles of chemistry including atomic theory, electronic and molecular str… --- # CHM 1045L — General Chemistry I Lab 1 credits · 1 hours Laboratory exercises will be selected to complement the lecture material from --- # CJE 2600 — Criminal Investigation 3 credits · 3 hours This course presents the philosophical, historical and present background of the criminal investigation process. The student will learn and, in some cases, apply current criminal investigation procedures and techniques dealing with offenses confronting a modern police/investigating agency. --- # CJK 0019 — Interviewing and Report Writing 1.87 credits · 1.87 hours This course provides an introduction to lawful and effective interviews as part of the investigative process as well as the fundamentals of note taking and report writing. --- # CJK 0020 — CMS Law Enforcement Vehicle Operations 1.6 credits · 1.6 hours This course presents the dynamics of emergency vehicle operations and develops skills in operating a motor vehicle in the law enforcement environment A demonstration of proficiency is required. --- # CJK 0021 — Serving Your Community 1.14 credits · 1.14 hours This course provides an introduction to some of the diverse communities officers serve and provides an overview of how to respond with professionalism while keeping everyone on the scene safe. --- # CJK 0023 — Introduction to Law Enforcement 0.13 credits · 0.13 hours This course teaches the importance of values, ethics, and professionalism when making ethical decisions in the role as a law enforcement auxiliary officer. --- # CJK 0024 — Legal Concepts 0.67 credits · 0.67 hours This course explains the foundation of the United States legal system and the various sources of laws, the difference between a criminal and a non-criminal act, the levels of legal justification and the corresponding legal action to take in the situation, the Constitutional requirements for a valid search and seizure, the authority to make an arrest and the circumstances for making an arrest with or without a warrant, the legal basis for using force in specific situations, the ability to identify the role of each person involved in an incident and the significance of intent in determining whe… --- # CJK 0025 — Patrol & Professional Communication 0.4 credits · 0.4 hours This course teaches the elements of effective communication, the role of observation, factors that affect observation, and the importance of continuous training, mental preparedness, and physical fitness. It also covers presenting a positive self-image when interacting with the public to assist in solving community-based problems, the importance of patrolling assigned areas and maintaining equipment, understanding non- criminal calls for service, and the uses of mobile electronic devices. The use of the radio and the importance of BOLOS, uses and restrictions of criminal justice information s… --- # CJK 0026 — Interactions in a Diverse Community 0.4 credits · 0.4 hours This course teaches students how to recognize and respond to the signs and symptoms of many disabilities and to provide the most appropriate intervention. The course covers potential issues and available resources for veterans in crisis, people with signs of mental illness, how to use the Baker act, dealing with a person threatening suicide and provide services to stabilize the situation, the challenges of interacting with juveniles and calls involving a juvenile, substance abuse and the use of the Marchman act, age-related conditions and referral intervention for the elderly, the prevalence… --- # CJK 0027 — Call for Service & Arrest Procedures 0.8 credits · 0.8 hours In this course, students learn to respond to a call, set up a perimeter, conduct a building or grounds search, respond to calls for service including well-being and security checks, building alarms, environmental hazards, animal complaints and special event security, disturbances, disorderly people, court orders, including arrests and civil processes, and assist with the execution of search and arrest warrants. Students also learn to approach a suspect and make an arrest, transport a prisoner and process the prisoner at a detention facility, and complete and pass Introduction to the Incident… --- # CJK 0028 — Traffic Stops & Crash Investigations 0.93 credits · 0.93 hours Students learn to identify Florida drivers licenses, describe common terms for vehicles and roadways, enforce parking violations, impound a vehicle, direct vehicle and pedestrian traffic, safely pull over a vehicle, identify and articulate the stop or violation, obtain necessary information from the driver, safely complete the stop, complete the required documentation for a traffic stop, identify the signs of alcohol or drug impairment, assist in conducting a DUI traffic stop, respond to a crash scene safely, secure a safe work environment at a crash scene, return a crash scene to normal as q… --- # CJK 0029 — Crime Scene & Courtroom Procedures 0.27 credits · 0.27 hours This course teaches how to secure and protect a crime scene, be able to discuss the rules and concepts of evidence, recognize different types of evidence and the need to preserve evidence, recognize possible responses the defense may raise in a criminal case, identify the different types of court proceedings, and prepare and give testimony --- # CJK 0031 — CMS First Aid for Criminal Justice 1.33 credits · 1.33 hours This course provides life-saving skills development in emergency situations appropriate for the Law Enforcement Officer, including: CPR and communicable diseases. --- # CJK 0063 — Fundamentals of Patrol 1.34 credits · 1.34 hours This course provides an overview of the law enforcement techniques and tactics that officers use while on patrol. This course is an introduction to the use of communications equipment, community-oriented policing, and officer safety and survival skills. It also explains how to respond to non-criminal calls and conduct structure and area searches and provides resources that officers use while on patrol. --- # CJK 0072 — Crimes Against Persons 1.6 credits · 1.6 hours This course provides an introduction to the basics of conducting investigations and describes a variety of crimes involving people such as assault and battery, domestic violence, child abuse, sexual offenses, and human trafficking. It provides the foundational knowledge for initial response and investigation of these crimes. --- # CJK 0073 — Crimes involving Property and Society 0.4 credits · 0.4 hours This course provides an introduction to a variety of crimes involving property and society, such as retail theft, fraud, and animal cruelty. It provides the foundational knowledge for initial response and investigation of these crimes. --- # CJK 0079 — Crime Scene Follow-up Investigations 1.14 credits · 1.14 hours This course is an introduction to methods for securing, protecting, and preserving a crime scene to avoid contaminating any evidence. The course also explains the importance of collecting, documenting, and maintaining the physical evidence. --- # CJK 0093 — Critical Incidents 1.47 credits · 1.47 hours This course provides an overview of law enforcement techniques and tactics used when confronting large-scale or critical incidents, including natural disasters, active shooters, exposure to hazardous materials, and explosive devices. --- # CJK 0096 — Criminal Justice Officers Physical Fitness Training 2 credits · 2 hours Criminal Justice Officer Physical Fitness Training program prepares recruits to perform the physical requirements of a Correctional Officer, provides the recruits with the basic elements of nutrition, weight control and stress management and is structured to improve the overall health of the recruits. CJK 0301 - Introduction to Corrections 1.070 CEUs This course provides an introduction to the corrections profession, including the roles and responsibilities of correctional officers, the certification process, the structure of the criminal justice system, and considerations that impact the lon… --- # CJK 0306 — Communication for Correctional Officers 1.07 credits · 1.07 hours This course provides students with the foundational knowledge of effective communication within a correctional environment, including interpersonal communication, de-escalation, and recognizing and responding to manipulation tactics. CJK 0111 Interviewing and Report Writing in Corrections 0.540 CEUs This course introduces students to the importance of documentation and report writing in a correctional environment. CJK 0327 - Shift Management and Safety 0.670 CEUs This course teaches the basics of situational awareness and safety measures within a correctional environment, including equipment,… --- # CJK 0326 — Supervising Correctional Populations 0.84 credits · 0.84 hours This course provides an introduction to the various populations within a correctional environment and includes information on legal aspects of providing care and custody for inmates under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA). --- # CJK 0336 — Incidents and Emergencies in Correctional Facilities 0.067 credits · 0.067 hours This course provides foundational knowledge in identifying and responding to critical incidents within a correctional facility. --- # CJK 0340 — Officer Wellness & Physical Abilities 1 credits · 1 hours This is a component of the 420 hour Corrections Academy program which meets the basic training requirements of the Florida Department of Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission. Successful completion of this course is required to complete the training program and to take the State Corrections Officer Certification Examination. --- # CJK 0393 — Cross-Over Program Updates 0.27 credits · 0.27 hours This course provides updated content from the applicable basic recruit training program. It is designed to deliver expanded or updated instruction on curriculum topics contained in the crossover program. --- # CJK 0400 — Traffic Incidents 0.4 credits · 0.4 hours This course is an introduction to the basics of traffic incidents other than traffic stops and includes lessons on legal terms and the fundamentals of directing traffic, addressing parking violations and conducting vehicle searches. --- # CJK 0401 — Traffic Stops 0.8 credits · 0.8 hours This course is an introduction to the fundamentals of conducting traffic stops with professionalism while maintaining the safety of all involved. The course covers the basics of unknown and high-risk traffic stops. --- # CJK 0402 — Traffic Crash Investigations 1 credits · 1 hours This course provides an overview of conducting traffic crash investigations using a systematic approach. The course describes how to respond to, assess, and protect the scene as well as documentation and returning the scene to normal conditions. --- # CJK 0403 — DUI Traffic Stops 0.8 credits · 0.8 hours This course provides an overview of detecting impaired driving, administering field sobriety tests, making arrests, and recording the evidence of a DUI offense. --- # CJK 0421 — Conducted Electrical Weapon/Dart Firing Stun Gun 0.14 credits · 0.14 hours This course provides foundational knowledge of the operation of conducted electrical weapons (CEW), particularly dart-firing stun guns, as well as the effect on the human body. --- # CJL 2100 — Criminal Law 3 credits · 3 hours The course will be concerned with the sources and elements of criminal law, to include an historical background and the foundation of American criminal law, including the United States Constitutional requirements, federal and state jurisdictions, and rules of evidence and procedure. Emphasis will be placed on criminal law related to law enforcement with particular attention to rights given to officers and defendants in the course of the criminal justice process. --- # CLP 3160 — Abnormal Psychology 3 credits · 3 hours An examination of the major categories of mental disorders. Diagnostic criteria, treatment methods, & legislation applicable to the emotionally disturbed are studied. Local agencies which provide services to the mentally disordered are reviewed. --- # CRW 1001 — Creative Writing I 3 credits · 3 hours Prerequisites: ENC 1101 --- # ECO 2023 — Microeconomics 3 credits · 3 hours Economic principles for business applications, including determination of market prices, elasticity of demand, indifference curves and consumer equilibrium, cost analysis, marginal analysis and profit maximization, forms of competition, antitrust regulations, and international trade. --- # EDF 2005 — Introduction to Education 3 credits · 3 hours Prerequisites: ENC 1101 --- # EDF 4430 — Measurement, Evaluation and Assessment 3 credits · 3 hours This course involves the study of principles of traditional and alternative assessment strategies. It helps the student obtain skills relevant to the development and use of classroom assessments. Students must attain a basic understanding of the principles of measurement, formative and summative assessment strategies, test construction, performance assessments, and reading and interpreting data from state achievement tests. The course will help students understand the content measured by state tests and use the data to improve student achievement. --- # EDG 4376 — Integrating Language Arts and Social Sciences 3 credits · 3 hours This course provides an overview of current methods of instruction in language arts and social sciences, with emphasis on the writing process, and strategies to make the curriculum accessible to diverse students including those with various disabilities and limited English proficient (LEP) students. Practical experience in curriculum, instruction and assessment are provided. This course addresses Florida standards, Florida educator accomplished practices (FEAP’s), Florida Teacher Competency Exam (FTCE) competencies and pedagogy pertinent to specific disciplines required for certification. --- # EDG 4377 — Integrating Mathematics and Science 3 credits · 3 hours This course focuses on specialized methods for creating instructional curricula and appropriate pedagogic methods for diverse learners in grades K-12. The development of integrated science and mathematics elementary curricula and the use of inclusive instructional approaches that correspond to the capabilities and styles of the various learners are emphasized. --- # EDG4410 — Classroom Management and Communication 3 credits · 3 hours This course provides basic skills and knowledge for creating a learning environment that encourages positive social interaction and effective communication among members of the learning community. Attitudes, language patterns, values and behaviors are emphasized. This course also includes methods and strategies for consulting with other school professionals and parents. Self-regulation and dis-regulation are also covered. This course requires a minimum of 15 hours of field experience. Therefore, students must complete a background check that meets the school district’s requirements, which may… --- # EDG 4940 — Integrating Mathematics and Science Practicum 1 credits · 1 hours This course supports students in practical applications, including teaching mathematics and science lessons, in a K-12 public school setting. Students are assigned a cooperating teacher to provide supervision and feedback, with opportunities to integrate content and pedagogical knowledge in the K-12 classroom. This course requires field experience. Therefore, students must complete a background check that meets the school district’s requirements, which may have additional expenses. --- # EET 1084C — Introduction to Electronics 3 credits · 3 hours This course provides the foundation for electronic circuits and measurements. Students will study principles of electricity, magnetism, and basic laws of electronics. Course topics will include fundamentals of DC circuits, AC circuits, semiconductors, and digital circuits. The course will integrate conceptual measurements with the various electronic measuring instruments and their usage in weekly laboratory exercises. --- # EEX 4221 — Educational Assessment of Exceptional Students 3 credits · 3 hours This course covers the theory and practice of informal and formal assessment of behavior and/or learning problems. Practice with evaluation instruments and curriculum-based assessment strategies are key components of the course. Use of assessment information in designing academic K-12 curriculum plans is also a component of this course. --- # EEX 4264 — Curriculum and Instruction for Students with Disabilities K-5 3 credits · 3 hours This course covers the development of knowledge and skills necessary for special educators to meet the needs of students with disabilities in grades K-5. Students identify the scope and sequence of the elementary general education curriculum, including Florida standards and local county curriculum guides. Focus is on specialized methods for the creation of instructional methods and strategies for students with disabilities in grades K-5. The development of curricula and the use of instructional approaches that correspond to the capabilities and styles of the various learners are emphasized. --- # EEX 4265 — Curriculum and Instruction for Students with Disabilities (6-12) 3 credits · 3 hours This course includes the development of knowledge and skills necessary for special educators to meet the needs of students with disabilities in grades 6-12. Students identify the scope and sequence of the general education curriculum, including Florida standards and local county curriculum guides for students in grades 6-12. Focus is on specialized methods for the creation of instructional methods and strategies for students with disabilities in grades 6-12. The development of curricula and the use of instructional approaches that correspond to the capabilities and styles of the various learn… --- # EEX 4601 — Effective Behavioral Interventions and Practices in ESE 3 credits · 3 hours This course develops familiarization of students with the educational management of exceptional learners. Emphasis is on behavior practices and consultation skills leading to students managing their own behavior. Strategies to create and maintain safe, healthy environments for learning in exceptional and inclusive classrooms are presented. --- # EEX 4945 — Seminar in Exceptional Student Education 3 credits · 3 hours This course provides pre-service teachers with support in instructional strategies, planning techniques, evaluation procedures, and classroom management skills during their field experience in a K-12 exceptional student education (ESE) public school setting to demonstrate professional competencies. --- # EEX 4949 — Capstone Experience: Exceptional Student Education 9 credits · 9 hours This course requires a teacher candidate to demonstrate pre-professional competencies during an immersive capstone experience in a public school approved by the department and the school district. Permission to register is required. This course requires field experience. Therefore, students must complete a background check that meets the school district’s requirements, which may have additional expenses. --- # EGN 1002C — —Introduction to Engineering 3 credits · 3 hours The course aims to provide students with a thorough introduction to engineering and STEM fields. It covers essential skills and knowledge required for success in college and future careers or further study in these disciplines. Students will explore diverse STEM career options and gain insights into employment prospects and salary statistics. The course incorporates practical learning through design and research projects, guest lectures, field trips, and personalized guidance from the instructor. --- # EME 2040C — Technology in Education 3 credits · 3 hours This course is an applications and theory course designed to familiarize participants with various technologies and their uses in education. --- # EME 3410 — Integrating Technology in the Classroom 3 credits · 3 hours This course covers the innovative use of computer software and other electronic devices such as graphing calculators. The use and integration of software, electronic spreadsheets, data analysis, and instructional software are studied from a problem-solving perspective. This course addresses specific Florida standards, subject matter competencies, and pedagogy pertinent to the discipline and is required for certification. --- # EMS 1158C — Emergency Medical Technician EMT 12 credits · 12 hours The EMT course is designed as a one semester course, 12 credit hours in length to prepare the student for employment in an EMS System as an EMT. In addition to regular classroom lecture and lab practical time, the student will be assigned to contract agencies for experience in riding with the rescue and ambulance units under supervision of State of Florida EMTs or Paramedics. The course meets and exceeds the current US D.O.T. EMS National Standards curriculum as required by the Florida Department of Emergency Medical Services, and the Florida Department of Education. --- # EMS 1344C — Aquatic First Aid/CPR/02 1 credits · 1 hours This course does not ordinarily count in the Associate in Arts degree. This is an extensive course for training persons in provider level CPR and first aid. Students will be trained to recognize the signs and symptoms of life threatening conditions and injuries. In addition, students will learn to provide care to injured divers. --- # EMS 2081C — Scuba Rescue and Emergency Medicine 3 credits · 3 hours This course is not ordinarily counted in the Associate in Arts degree. It qualifies certified scuba divers and/or waterfront, boating and public safety personnel to effectively perform aquatic rescues of distressed scuba divers and to provide emergency medical management and other support in a field setting. --- # EMS 2082 — Dive Medicine Instructor 4 credits · 4 hours This course applies to the AAS degree in Diving Business and Technology, and to the Fundamentals of Professional Diving Certificate, but is not ordinarily counted in the Associate in Arts degree. The dive medicine instructor course prepares candidates to teach the PADI emergency first responder, DAN neurological assessment for divers and DAN DEMP. Qualifications needed to take course include EMS 1344 Aquatic First Aid/CPR/02 or equivalent (i.e. nationally recognized certification as a PADI emergency first responder, DAN neurological and diving emergency management provider program) and curren… --- # EMS 2325C — Diving Medical Technician 2 credits · 2 hours This course is not ordinarily counted in the Associate of Arts Degree. In addition to the classroom lecture, this course will provide practical training that addresses the recognition, management, stabilization and treatment of decompression illness and other diving related injuries or illnesses. After completing the course, students may be eligible to apply for certification as a diver medic through the National Board of Diving and Hyperbaric Medical Technology. Nationally recognized certifications in scuba diving, CPR and AED, current diving physical and completion of DOT approved EMT cours… --- # EMS 2601 — Paramedic I 8 credits · 8 hours The course is designed to reinforce concepts and clinical skills learned at the EMT-Basic level and to integrate this knowledge beginning with advanced life support concepts and skills. Emphasis is placed on EMS systems, illness and injury prevention, medical-legal issues, patient assessment, airway management and ventilation, pathophysiology, pharmacology, shock, decision-making, and the management of trauma-related injuries. This course includes modules 1-4 of --- # THE 2021 — DOT National Standard Curriculum for paramedic programs. EMS 2601L - Paramedic I Lab 4 credits · 4 hours A review of basic life support practice and an introduction to advanced life support practice. Areas of emphasis include the patient assessment, trauma emergencies, obstetric emergencies, gynecological emergencies, pediatric emergencies and psychiatric emergencies. Students will be expected to master the techniques of patient assessment, intravenous techniques and endotracheal intubations. --- # EMS 2602 — Paramedic II 8 credits · 8 hours This course is designed to reinforce and expand upon the material and skills learned in paramedic 1 level and to integrate prior learning with enhanced life support concepts and skills. Emphasis is placed on patient assessment and recognition of significant findings, pre-hospital diagnosis and differential diagnosis, treatment strategies, anatomy and physiology, pathophysiology, and the management of various emergencies, patients with special challenges, assessment based management, and EMS operations. This course includes modules 5-8 of the 2021 DOT National Standard Curriculum for paramedic… --- # EMS 2602L — Paramedic II Lab 4 credits · 4 hours Continuation of advanced life support practice. Areas of emphasis include the patient assessment, trauma emergencies, obstetric emergencies, gynecological emergencies, pediatric emergencies and psychiatric emergencies. Students will be expected to master the techniques of patient assessment, intravenous techniques, endotracheal intubations, and advanced life support. --- # EMS 2659 — Paramedic III Practicum 8 credits · 8 hours This course allows students to correlate all of didactic background in paramedic courses with advanced patient care, offers students opportunities to demonstrate competency in skills learned in all of para-medic laboratories. Students will perform various emergency medical modalities and procedures under direct supervision of a paramedic preceptor. This course will focus on all treatment modalities and as final preparation for state certification examination, and career as a paramedic. --- # EMS 2664 — Paramedic I Clinical 3 credits · 3 hours --- # ENC 0025 — Developmental Writing II 3 credits · 3 hours grade of C, or ACCUPLACER Language with score of 060 This course imparts writing skills necessary to succeed at the college and university level. Students learn to support arguments and demonstrate command of standard written English. Students must pass ENC 0025 with a "C" or higher in order to receive credit. Upon successful completion, students may enroll in ENC 1101. --- # ENC 0055L — The English Studio 1 credits · 1 hours This is a co-enrolled class designed to support students taking ENC 1101 and to help them gain proficiency in the reading and writing skills needed for success in --- # ENG 1300 — Writing about Film 3 credits · 3 hours A basic course in film literacy, concentrating on the techniques, genres, history, theory, and criticism of films. Students will view selected films, develop critical skills, and evaluate, orally and in writing, the products of film making. Includes a 6,000-word writing requirement. --- # ENT 1000 — Entrepreneurship 3 credits · 3 hours This course provides business and non-business majors with the skills necessary to succeed as an entrepreneur. The fundamentals of starting and operating a business, developing a business plan, obtaining financing, marketing a product or service and developing an effective accounting system will be covered. --- # EOC 2710 — Public Safety Diving 5 credits · 5 hours This course is not ordinarily counted in the Associate in Arts degree. This course provides the police or public safety diver with the skills and knowledge necessary to conduct a full range of related underwater activities. Nationally recognized certification as an open water scuba diver and current medical release is a requirement for enrollment in this course and will be verified by the instructor at the first class. Limited entry to law enforcement and other public safety personnel. --- # EOC 2713C — Breathing Gases and Decompression Theory 3 credits · 3 hours This course is not ordinarily counted in the Associate in Arts degree. Lecture and open water experience in subjects that will enable the student to conduct dives utilizing various dive tables, dive computers, and enriched air gas mixtures. Nationally recognized certification as an advanced scuba diver is a requirement for enrollment in this course and will be verified by the instructor in the first class. --- # EOC 2714C — Recompression Chamber Operations 2 credits · 2 hours This course is not ordinarily counted in the Associate in Arts degree. Provides training in the theory and application of recompression chamber operations. Nationally recognized certification as a divemaster or permission of the instructor is a requirement for enrollment in this course and will be verified by the instructor at the first class. --- # EOC 2716C — Closed-Circuit Rebreather Diving Theory and Practice 4 credits · 4 hours The course provides training on the theory and use of technical diving closed circuit rebreathers to the maximum depth of 130ft/ 40m. --- # ETD 1106 — Engineering Design (CAD) 3 credits · 3 hours Descriptive geometry, engineering graphics and drafting principles. Orthographic projection, isometric drawings and engineering problem layout. Will contain an introduction to computer-aided drafting and design. --- # ETI 1000 — Industrial Tools & Equipment 3 credits · 3 hours This course teaches the skills necessary to properly select, inspect, use and care for the tools, test equipment, and lifting/handling equipment commonly used in the performance of assigned tasks in an industrial plant setting. --- # ETI 1110 — Intro to Quality Assurance 3 credits · 3 hours The course defines the role of quality in an industrial 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 is also covered. --- # ETI 1701 — Industrial Safety 3 credits · 3 hours 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. --- # ETP 1402 — Introduction to Solar Energy 3 credits · 3 hours This course is a guide to the design, installation, and evaluation of residential and small commercial solar energy systems. The course covers both photovoltaic and solar thermal applications. Content includes system advantages, disadvantages, site selection, component operations installation requirements and recommended practices. --- # ETP 1505 — Intro to Hydrokinetic Power 3 credits · 3 hours This is an introductory course which covers the history of hydrokinetic power and how it differs from traditional hydropower (i.e. hydroelectric dams). The course will survey the various types of hydrokinetic power (e.g. wave power, and river, tidal and open-ocean in-stream hydrokinetic power) with a focus on marine hydrokinetic power (e.g. tidal and open-ocean currents). The course will explore the benefits and challenges associated with extracting power from these renewable resources. The course will introduce the concepts of basic fluid dynamics, hydrokinetic design, prototype testing, sys… --- # ETP 1506C — Hydrokinetic Power Technician 3 credits · 3 hours The course is a hands-on labor and project-based approach that focuses on emerging technology for hydrokinetic power generation technology for 2 types of in-stream horizontal axis hydrokinetic devices: (1) axial-flow and (2) cross-flow turbines, as well as emerging alternative device designs will be reviewed. Various installation methods and maintenance techniques will be reviewed. Students will learn how to apply the concepts of hydrokinetic turbine design, scaling, testing, site selection, resource assessment, fluid dynamics, and efficiency ratings for various hydrokinetic technology and fi… --- # ETP 1530C — Introduction to Wind Energy 3 credits · 3 hours This is an introductory course in surveying the advantages and disadvantages of wind power. Site surveys, wind charts, and efficiency ratings for small and large wind turbines are presented and discussed. Both stand alone and grid connected systems will be presented --- # ETP 1532C — Installation of Wind Energy Systems 3 credits · 3 hours This class will provide students with the skills needed to enter the field of wind turbine installation focused on operations and maintenance of: (1) Horizontal Axis Wind Turbines (HAWTs), and (2) Vertical Axis Wind Turbines (VAWTs). Students will participate in research projects comparing HAWTs and VAWTs. Students will learn the principles behind turbine design and operation, including corrosion control. Students will learn how to evaluate a potential site (e.g. inland, coastal, wetlands, and offshore), with special attention to Karst topography. Students will learn to specify the components… --- # ETP 2281C — Electric Motors and Battery Management Systems (BMS) 3 credits · 3 hours This course provides a comprehensive exploration of electric motors and the essential role of battery management systems (BMS) in various applications, including electric vehicles, renewable energy systems, and industrial machinery. This integrated course offers students a holistic understanding of these critical components in modern energy and automation systems. --- # ETP 2402C — Photovoltaic System 3 credits · 3 hours This course examines the direct conversion of solar energy to electricity. Students will be introduced to photovoltaic cell physics, different photovoltaic cell technologies, photovoltaic devices and systems, and photovoltaic energy storage systems. The hands-on exercises will reflect topics discussed in lecture. --- # ETP 2410C — Installation of Solar Photovoltaic Technology 3 credits · 3 hours A study of photovoltaic (PV) electricity systems including theory of operation, site selection/survey, system components, system sizing, mechanical installation, and electrical hookup of grid tied/utility interactive and standalone systems. --- # ETP 2940 — Professional Internship Engineering Technology 3 credits · 3 hours This course is a planned work-based experience that provides students with an opportunity to enhance workplace skills through supervised practical experience related to their career objectives. --- # ETS 1520C — Mechanical Measurement & Instrumentation 3 credits · 3 hours This course provides the foundation for both mechanical and electronic measurement techniques encountered in the advanced manufacturing environment. The course will integrate conceptual measurements with the various mechanical and electronic measuring instruments and their use. --- # FAS 2419 — Aquaculture Best Management Practices 3 credits · 3 hours minimum grade of C and OCB 2721C with a minimum grade of C and ACT Reading with score of 019, and ACT English with score of 017; or ACCUPLACER Reading with score of 083 and ACCUPLACER Language with score of 083; or SAT Redesign Reading with score of 24 and SAT Redesign Writing/Language with score of 25; or ;PERT Reading with score of 106 and PERT Writing with score of 103; or Next-Generation ACCUPLACER Reading 256 or Writing 253; or Digital SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing Section of 490; or Exempt Public FL HS stand dipl with score of Y or Exempt Active Duty Military with score of Y. T… --- # FAS 3700 — Aquaculture and Seafood Policy 3 credits · 3 hours This course focuses on aquaculture and seafood policy regulating marine aquaculture and fisheries seafood production, including product evaluation, processing, and post-harvest quality control, including HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points). Students will learn about policy driving current best practices and trends as well as the regulatory environments that derive from them. --- # FIN 3400 — Financial Management 3 credits · 3 hours Management degree This course focuses on financial decision making within a corporate form of enterprise. An analysis is conducted of the sources and uses of funds. Emphasis is placed on working capital management, capital budgeting techniques, and short- and long-term financing, as well as the relationship between capital structure and the value of the firm. --- # FOS 2201 — Food Service Sanitation & Safety 3 credits · 3 hours This course includes the study of food borne disease, transmission of diseases to food by biological, chemical, and physical means. The course presents the student of sanitation in relation to the purchase, storage, preparation, and service of food. It includes the safety of the food environment from the food handler to the facilities, equipment, cleaning, training, and accident prevention. It provided the food service manager with the necessary information for managing a sanitary and safe facility to meet the federal, state, and local regulations for the industry. --- # FSS 1203C — Quantity Food Production I 3 credits · 3 hours Students are exposed to a variety of foods and preparations, processing, preserving and cooking methods. Items that will be handled include vegetables, fruits, dairy, farinaceous, oils, vinegar, spices and herbs. Basic knife skills and equipment usage will be stressed. A major emphasis will be put on mise en place, quality control, food science and work ethics. Topics covered: farinaceous, potato, spices and herbs, oils and vinegars, dairy products, cheese, eggs, fruits, and vegetables. --- # FSS 1240C — Classical Cuisine 3 credits · 3 hours Students prepare and learn the skills and management theories involved in classical dishes. Concentration is on the basics of classical cuisine, such as stocks, soups, and sauces. Attention is given to management tasks of portion control, costing and presentation. Special emphasis is given to classics such as emulsion sauces, thickening agents, and sauces derived from the Mother sauces. Student must successfully pass written and practical examination covering a variety of techniques and procedures. --- # FSS 1246C — Baking and Pastries I 3 credits · 3 hours This course teaches the terminology and practical techniques of basic baking, including ingredient identification, volume, weights and measures, and mixing types. Emphasis is on connecting the function of ingredients to a range of basic baked products, including measurements and formulas; functions of baking ingredients; safety and sanitation; yeast dough; quick breads; pastry dough; and variety of cakes. --- # FSS 2204C — Quantity Food Production II 4 credits · 4 hours Methods of vegetable, starch, meat, fish, and poultry cookery are practiced, including the basic cooking techniques: sauteing, roasting, poaching, braising, and frying. Students must successfully pass written and practical examinations covering a variety of cooking techniques. --- # FSS 2241C — International and Regional Foods 3 credits · 3 hours This course places emphasis on learning to use various condiments and seasonings that are indigenous to different parts of the world in food preparation. Topics may include Far East, Middle Eastern, Mediterranean, North African, continental, and American cuisine. --- # FSS 2247C — Baking and Pastries II 3 credits · 3 hours This course builds on the skill and knowledge the student gained in FSS 1246C and familiarizes the student with advanced baking theories and techniques. The student will apply the fundamentals of baking science in the production of various products and will learn the basic baking skills required in the culinary arts field. --- # FSS 2248C — Garde Manger 3 credits · 3 hours Students will be introduced to modern and classical cold food preparation, cooking and presentation techniques. Included in the production cycle are pate en croute, terrines, galantines, ballotines, entrees, salads, sandwiches and specialty items. Aspic, chaud-froid and platter presentations are also practiced. Topics covered: cold sauces, salads, sandwiches, cured and smoked foods, sausages, forcemeats, cheese, hors d'oeuvres, appetizers and condiments. --- # FSS 2251 — Food and Beverage Management 3 credits · 3 hours An application of principles in commercial and institutional food and beverage facilities including marketing, menu development, effective cost control in purchasing, pricing, labor and service techniques. Procedures, approaches and techniques of management are explored and developed as they relate to commercial and institutional food and beverage facilities. --- # FSS 2500 — Food and Beverage Cost Control 3 credits · 3 hours Emphasis given to methods of menu pricing, systems of controlling and accounting for food and beverage costs and methods of controlling sales income, through both electronic spreadsheets and manual systems. --- # GEB 1011 — Introduction to Business 3 credits · 3 hours The role and function of business enterprise within our economic framework. Includes organization, finance, marketing, personnel administration, production, and economics. Designed primarily to help students select their field of business specialization. --- # GEB 1136 — Introduction to E-Business 3 credits · 3 hours This course is designed to introduce students to the technological and business infrastructure of the business environment. Emphasis is placed on the basics of marketing, interactive telecommunications and other E-business techniques. --- # GEB 2930 — Special Topics in Business 3 credits · 3 hours This is a variable content course in business-related topics that are of special interest to students or instructors. The specific topic to be covered will be determined and announced in advance of registration, offered based on student interest and available faculty. The course may be repeated for credit if content differs. --- # GEB 3213 — Advanced Communications in Business 3 credits · 3 hours This course provides a study of oral and written communication skills as applied to business settings. Topics include listening skills, verbal and nonverbal messages, presentation skills, channels of communication, audience analyses, applied research techniques, and written skills in business correspondence. --- # GEB 3356 — International Business 3 credits · 3 hours This course is designed as an overview of the principal aspects of conducting international business. Domestic and international business characteristics are compared, and international political and legal environments are studied. The curriculum includes international trade theory, foreign exchange, export and import strategies, negotiations and diplomacy, and human resource management in the global marketplace. --- # GEB 3930 — Special Topics in Business 3 credits · 3 hours This is a variable content course in business-related topics that are of special interest to students or instructors. The specific topic to be covered will be determined and announced in advance of registration, offered based on student interest and available faculty. The course may be repeated for credit if content differs. --- # GEB 4117 — Entrepreneurial Management 3 credits · 3 hours This course examines the issues faced by innovators and/or managers who want to create new business ventures in a global economy. The course encourages students to develop guidelines, skills, and approaches for launching new businesses or new ventures within a company. --- # GEB 4891 — Strategic Planning and Management 3 credits · 3 hours minimum grade of C and MAN 4504 with a minimum grade of C This course emphasizes strategic planning and strategy implementation in an organization. The curriculum presents the skills needed to perform internal and external audits, identify problems, formulate goals and objectives, develop action plans, and evaluate the effectiveness of the outcome of these plans. Case studies are used to promote decision-making ability. --- # GIS 3043 — Geographic Information Systems 3 credits · 3 hours Geographical Information Systems is an introductory -level survey course that presents basic design principles of data -based management systems for the capture, analysis, and display of geo-spatial data. --- # HCP 0001 — Health Careers Core 3 credits · 3 hours This course will cover basic entry-level information, preparing individuals for further training in health-related occupations. Students will be introduced to basic concepts such as the health delivery system, wellness, and disease, environmental safety, communication and nutrition. --- # HCP 0102 — Articulated Nursing Assistant 2.5 credits · 2.5 hours This course is designed to prepare a nonprofessional worker with minimal skills and knowledge to perform carefully selected patient care activities, in a nursing home or hospital setting under direction of the registered professional nurse. Upon successful completion the graduate will be eligible to sit for the State of Florida examination to become a certified nurse assistant. Course content includes classroom activities, simulated laboratory experiences and hands-on experience in a designated clinical agency. --- # HFT 1002 — Introduction to Hospitality and Tourism Management 3 credits · 3 hours Survey of resort, hospitality, and tourism industries with focus on the history, terminology, demographics, psychographics, and destination. Emphasis is placed on planning and development, current trends, and social impacts. Types of organizational operations and career opportunities are examined. --- # HFT 1300 — Managing Housekeeping Operations 3 credits · 3 hours This course presents a systematic approach to managing housekeeping operations in the hospitality industry. Emphasis is placed on the role of the housekeeping department and understanding the managerial skills necessary to efficiently operate this department. --- # HFT 1410 — Front Office Management 3 credits · 3 hours This course is designed to acquaint the student with front office management. The course encompasses theory plus classroom computerized property management system exercises and simulations including reservations, arrival, and departure of guests, night audit reports, and procedures for yield management, exception handling, and reporting. --- # HFT 2102 — Sustainable Tourism Assessment & Development 3 credits · 3 hours The rapid growth of tourism worldwide has created many challenges and opportunities for established and emerging tourism destinations. This course looks at how to conduct a tourism assessment to examine tourism potential, and how to measure the potential costs and benefits of a tourism development program. --- # HFT 2276 — Resort Management 3 credits · 3 hours This course provides an overview of resort operations. Topics include: the resort concept and the expectations of the resort guest and how the guest differs from a typical hotel guest; planning, development, management, marketing, and financial aspects of the resort industry; the outlook for the resort industry; concepts of sustainability. --- # HFT 2500 — Marketing for Hospitality and Tourism 3 credits · 3 hours Students develop actual marketing campaigns for business within the hospitality industry. Emphasis on (a) analysis of market, competition and product, (b) planning financial budget and (c) developing short-term and long-range strategies to achieve desired profit through effective advertising, sales and public relations plan. --- # HFT 2600 — Hospitality Law 3 credits · 3 hours Provide awareness of rights and responsibilities that law grants to or imposes upon a hotelkeeper, and illustrates possible consequences of failure to satisfy legal obligations. Specific attention will be paid to innkeeper-guest relationships, contracts, torts, civil and property rights and insurable risks. The emphasis is on the prevention of legal violations. By taking this course, managers can appreciate and identify what actions and precautions are necessary to avoid, or at least minimize, the number of lawsuits. --- # HFT 2704 — Ecotourism Management 3 credits · 3 hours Ecotourism has proven to be an economically viable alternative for attracting tourism revenue without compromising local community values or degrading the environment. This course provides the tools needed by tourism planners, conservationists, businesses, and communities to work together to develop ecotourism plans and products that will attract and accommodate the ecotourist while conserving natural resources and benefiting local people. Designed to help you understand the unique structure of the ecotourism industry, the course provides the most recent information on ecotourism marketing ap… --- # HFT 2931 — Special Topics in Hospitality 3 credits · 3 hours This is a variable content course in hospitality-related topics that are of special interest to students or instructors. The specific topic to be covered will be determined and announced in advance of registration, offered based on student interest and available faculty. The course may be repeated for credit if content differs. --- # HFT 3373 — Event Design, Production and Technology 3 credits · 3 hours This course provides students with an introduction to aspects of event planning and production, including art, design and staging, and how technology is used in the event industry to increase effectiveness and productivity. --- # HFT 3606 — Hospitality Industry Law II 3 credits · 3 hours This is a course in hospitality industry law with an emphasis on risk management and security. The students are introduced to the laws, rules and regulations applicable to the hospitality industry worldwide. --- # HFT 3700 — Introduction to Tourism 3 credits · 3 hours This course provides students with an interdisciplinary introduction to the concepts, methods, and practices of leisure, recreation, and tourism studies. It provides an overview of the principles, practices, and philosophies that affect the cultural, social, economic, psychological, and marketing aspects of human travel and the tourism industry. --- # HFT 4468 — Revenue Management in the Hospitality Industry 3 credits · 3 hours The course introduces students to revenue management practices across multiple industry sectors and in hospitality and tourism organizations, which include capacity management, demand and revenue forecasting, discounting, overselling, displacement, rate management. --- # HFT 4471 — Hotel Management 3 credits · 3 hours This course provides students with an advanced focus on the hotel industry. The course examines modern-day and futuristic trends, career opportunities, and recent innovations in the hotel industry from a management perspective. Specific emphasis will be placed on the role of the general manager, as well as the varied roles of departmental managers within the hotel and lodging industry. Topics include operations, department organization and management, benchmarking, quality control, guest service management, and financial controls of hotels. --- # HFT 4561 — Destination Marketing and Management 3 credits · 3 hours The course covers principles, issues, strategies and processes in destination marketing and management including planning, developing, distributing and evaluating destination products, by managing relations with diverse stakeholders. --- # HSC 0003C — Basic Health Care Worker 3 credits · 3 hours This course provides knowledge of health occupations, the healthcare delivery system, and an understanding of wellness and disease concepts. An overview of the following principles is included: interpersonal and communication skills, legal and ethical responsibilities, wellness, and illness concepts, safety and security procedures, response in emergency situations, infection control procedures, computer literacy skills, employability skills and blood borne disease precautions including HIV/AIDS. --- # HSC 1004C — Basic Health Care Worker 3 credits · 3 hours This course provides knowledge of health occupations, the healthcare delivery system, and an understanding of wellness and disease concepts. An overview of the following principles is included: interpersonal and communication skills, legal and ethical responsibilities, wellness, and illness concepts, safety and security procedures, response in emergency situations, infection control procedures, computer literacy skills, employability skills and blood borne disease precautions including HIV/AIDS. --- # HUM 1020 — Introduction to Humanities 3 credits · 3 hours In this course, students will learn about the creative ideas and accomplishments of various cultures in various fields of humanities that may include art, architecture, drama, history, music, literature, philosophy, and religion. The course will include cultural expressions from the western canon and may also include expressions from around the globe. --- # HUN 1004 — Healthy Cuisine and Nutrition 3 credits · 3 hours Students acquire basic knowledge about nutrients, the nutritional value of food, dietary requirements, and contemporary nutritional issues in health and diets. Rationale for dietary modifications, menu design and alteration, ingredients and food selection are emphasized. --- # HUN 2201 — Essentials of Human Nutrition 3 credits · 3 hours This introductory course provides an overview of the principles of nutritional science. Subject matter includes descriptions and functions of nutrients, digestion and absorption, effects of deficiencies and toxicities, requirements throughout the life cycle, food sources, nutrient interactions, dietary guidelines, and the role of nutrition in health and disease. --- # ISC 2132 — Basic Research Diving 4 credits · 4 hours This is a multi-disciplinary course designed to expose students to the tools and techniques for collecting scientific data underwater. This course will include a review of the theory and practical application of scientific diving through the use of scuba diving skills and research methodology as applied to the fields of marine biology, physical oceanography and marine archaeology. Completion of this course with a C or better is one of the requirements for qualification as an CFK Scientific Diver under the auspices of the American Academy of Underwater Science (AAUS). Nationally recognized cer… --- # ISC 3133 — Advanced Research Diving 3 credits · 3 hours This is a multi–disciplinary course that is designed to expand upon the knowledge and skills learned during ISC 2132 Basic Research Diving. Students will learn and apply advanced and technical diving skills while conducting marine research as applied to the fields of marine biology, physical oceanography and marine archaeology. Completion of this course with a C or better fulfills one of the requirements for qualifications as a CFK Advanced Scientific Diver to depths not to exceed 150ft. under the auspices of the American Academy of Underwater Sciences. --- # LIS 1000 — Introduction to Information Literacy 1 credits · 1 hours An introductory library course that teaches students information literacy skills from developing a topic to finding and evaluating information found in library resources. --- # LIS 2004 — Introduction to Internet Research 1 credits · 1 hours This course is offered by the Florida public community college system. It is delivered via the World Wide Web and Internet e-mail. The course focuses on methods of accessing information resources available through the Internet. Students will learn to design search strategies, retrieve, evaluate and cite Internet resources. One hour lecture. --- # LIT 2020 — Introduction to Short Fiction 3 credits · 3 hours Prerequisites: ENC 1101 --- # MAC 1147 — Precalculus Algebra/Trigonometry 4 credits · 4 hours This course covers polynomial, rational, exponential, logarithmic, trigonometric, inverse trigonometric functions and their graphs; trigonometric identities and conditional equations; solving right and oblique triangles; conic sections; sequence and series; mathematical induction and the binomial theorem. --- # MAC 2233 — Calculus for Business Majors 3 credits · 3 hours This course is for business students. Major topics include limits, differentiation and integration of algebraic functions, exponential and logarithmic functions, areas, and applications of the preceding topics to problems in business. --- # MAC 2311 — Calculus and Analytic Geometry I 4 credits · 4 hours In this course, students will develop problem solving skills, critical thinking, computational proficiency, and contextual fluency through the study of limits, derivatives, and definite and indefinite integrals of functions of one variable, including algebraic, exponential, logarithmic, and trigonometric functions, and applications. Topics will include limits, continuity, differentiation and rates of change, optimization, curve sketching, and introduction to integration and area. --- # MAC 2312 — Calculus and Analytic Geometry II 4 credits · 4 hours This course includes but is not limited to the study of applications of the definite integral, derivatives and integrals involving exponential, logarithmic, trigonometric, and hyperbolic functions and their inverses and the study of formal methods of integration. --- # MAC 2313 — Calculus and Analytic Geometry III 4 credits · 4 hours This is the third course in the calculus sequence. Topics for this course include vectors in the plane and 3-D space, topics from plane and solid analytic geometry, directional derivatives and curvature, differential calculus of functions of several variables, and multiple integration. --- # MAN 1300 — Introduction to Human Resource Management 3 credits · 3 hours This course explores the management of human resources in an overview perspective. Topics covered are: payroll, compensation and benefits, staffing, training and development, performance appraisals, organizational management, policy, and maintaining effective relationships with employees. Students will be exposed to the dynamics of how the human resource department and the company strategically work together to balance employee morale and return on investment. Thought provoking questions will initiate a well-rounded learning experience of human resource management and the effects on business… --- # MAN 2021 — Management Concepts 3 credits · 3 hours This course is a survey of the principles of management as a creative profession. Focus is placed upon aspects of management which underlie the solutions to problems in planning, organization, staffing, leading, directing, and controlling. The characteristics and needs for sound management philosophy are identified in the course. --- # MAN 3240 — Organizational Behavior 3 credits · 3 hours This course provides a study of individual and group behavior in organizations. Students develop skills and methods relating to effective organization management. Course content included the importance of group motivation, group dynamics, conflict resolution, goal setting and rewards; effective job design; and factors related to work stress, power and politics, and organizational change and development in managing a successful organization. --- # MAN 3303 — Leadership and Management Practices 3 credits · 3 hours The course incorporates leadership skill development as it relates to the core aspects of management practice. Emphasis is on developing a solid leadership foundation while focusing on the demands and opportunities in a dynamic workplace. Discussion and application of leadership theories allow for skill formations and development of leadership abilities. --- # MAN 4301 — Human Resource Management 3 credits · 3 hours This course is the study of all aspects of human resource management including recruitment, selection, retention, turnover, benefits and compensation, performance, training and development, policies, and procedures. The curriculum provides a study of employment law, labor relations, and employee relations. Discussion includes the importance of strategies for future planning, networking, and partnering through professional certifications. --- # MAN 4441 — Negotiation 3 credits · 3 hours This course focuses on negotiation and conflict management in business and other organizational settings. The emphasis is on gaining an understanding of the negotiation process and strategies and developing effective negotiation and conflict management skills. --- # MAN 4504 — Operational Decision Making 3 credits · 3 hours permission This course focuses on the application of management systems, project management, and quantitative principles and techniques for the effective planning and utilization of resources within an organization. Emphasis is placed on managerial decision making for the improvement of operational processes and productivity. --- # MAN 4720 — Capstone Experience: Business Management 3 credits · 3 hours This course provides an opportunity for the student to complete a professional project and apply information and skills studied in core and concentration program courses under the direction of the professor. Successful completion of the course requires demonstration of achievement of the program's learning outcomes. This course should be completed in the last term before graduation. --- # MAP 2302 — Differential Equations I 3 credits · 3 hours This first course in ordinary differential equations covers methods of solving first-order ordinary differential equations, theory of solutions of linear ordinary differential equations with constant coefficients, the laplace transform and its application to solving linear ordinary differential equations, series solutions, and selected applications. --- # MAR 2011 — Principles of Marketing 3 credits · 3 hours A study of marketing concepts, including market research, consumer psychology, pricing strategies, product development, promotion, and distribution. Lecture and case studies. --- # MAR 4802 — Managerial Marketing 3 credits · 3 hours This course provides a study of the marketing information and skills necessary for the successful management of an organization. Students research and discuss marketing concepts, including the development and execution of marketing strategies. The course focuses on formulating a marketing strategy for a variety of enterprises including business-to-business, business-to-government, and public service organizations. --- # MAT 0018 — Developmental Mathematics I 3 credits · 3 hours score of 020, or ACT English with score of 001, or SAT Redesign Math with score --- # MAT 1033 — Intermediate Algebra 4 credits · 4 hours Algebra with score of 072; or ACT Math with score of 019; or SAT Redesign Math with score of 24; or PERT Math with score of 114; or Exempt Public FL HS stand dipl with score of Y; or Exempt Active Duty Military with a score of Y This course is designed for students who require additional skills in algebra before taking MAC 1105, MGF 1106, MGF 1107 or STA 2023. The major topics include sets, linear equations and inequalities with applications, absolute value, polynomials and factoring, algebraic fractions, rational expressions with applications, exponents, roots and radicals, quadratic equatio… --- # MCB 2010 — Microbiology 3 credits · 3 hours with a minimum grade of C Includes a description and taxonomy of microorganisms including bacteria, viruses, protozoa and fungi. Involves discussions of the history, significance and applications of the field. Presents lecture, socratic hybrid on-line distance learning and hands-on experience with differential staining, selective media, sterile transfer and culture techniques, Also addresses regulation of microbial growth, aseptic and antiseptic technique, antibiotic sensitivity and antibiotic therapy, microbial physiology and metabolism, microbial genetics, acquired and innate immunity to mi… --- # MCB 2010L — Microbiology Lab 1 credits · 1 hours with a minimum grade of C Includes a description and taxonomy of microorganisms including bacteria, viruses, protozoa and fungi. Involves discussions of the history, significance and applications of the field. Presents lecture, socratic, hybrid on-line distance learning, and hands-on experience with differential staining, selective media, sterile transfer and culture techniques. Also addresses regulation of microbial growth, aseptic and antiseptic technique, antibiotic sensitivity and antibiotic therapy, microbial physiology and metabolism, microbial genetics, acquired and innate immunity to… --- # MEA 0520C — Phlebotomy 2.5 credits · 2.5 hours This course is designed to train participants in the basic and supporting skills of the phlebotomist. Skills include: specimen collection by venipuncture and capillary puncture, basic anatomy and physiology, infection control, safety, and patient relations. --- # MEA 1006C — Introduction to Medical Assistant 3.5 credits · 3.5 hours This course will cover professional communication and interpersonal skills, protected health information and Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), safety, risk management, patient intake procedures, triage, patient advocacy, the patient medical record, vital signs, asepsis, infection control, and patient education. Additionally, students will gain an understanding of basic medical documentation, caring for diverse populations, examination room procedures and assisting the provider, nutrition, and emergency management in the medical office. --- # MEA 1040C — Phlebotomy 2.5 credits · 2.5 hours This course is designed to train participants in the basic and supporting skills of the phlebotomist. Skills include: specimen collection by venipuncture and capillary puncture, basic anatomy and physiology, infection control, safety, and patient relations. --- # MEA 1206C — Clinical Procedures for Health Professions 3.5 credits · 3.5 hours This course provides training on bandaging techniques, exam procedures and treatments, assistance with minor surgery set up including instrumentation, autoclaving, and sterilization, and sterile fields. Minor procedures such as cast removal, suture and staple removal, and specialty procedures used in pulmonology, neurology, urology, pediatrics, orthopedics, ophthalmology, and otolaryngology will also be covered. --- # MEA 1232 — Disease and Disorders for Health Professionals 3 credits · 3 hours This course provides a study of the cause, effect and treatment of infectious diseases, neoplasms, congenital diseases, urinary system, male and female reproductive systems, digestive system and their related treatments. Students will become familiar with cause and effect, and treatment of respiratory, circulatory, nervous, endocrine, musculoskeletal, integumentary systems, eye and ear diseases/treatments, pain management, medical emergencies with a holistic approach to diseases and their related treatments. --- # MEA 1244C — Pharmacology for Health Professions 3 credits · 3 hours Pharmacology for Health Professions will cover major drug classifications, drug actions and effects, adverse reactions, proper storage of medications and safe disposal of medications, controlled substance guidelines, prescription management, and pharmacy communication. Students will also become familiar with their scope of practice pertaining to medication administration, the six rights of administration, units of measure, basic drug calculations, routes of administration, and patient education. --- # MEA 1265C — Lab Procedures for Health Professions 3.5 credits · 3.5 hours This course provides instruction in basic lab techniques used by the medical assistant. Lab safety, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) regulations, Centers for Disease Control (CDC) guidelines, collecting and processing specimens, sharps and medical waste management, performing diagnostic screening tests, and immunizations will be covered. --- # MEA 1331C — Office Management for Health Professions 4 credits · 4 hours This course introduces medical office administrative procedures such as credit, collections, banking, bookkeeping, inventory management, vendor relationships, payroll, personnel, and community collaboration/partnerships. In this course emphasis is placed on managing administrative procedures in the medical office setting. Topics will include health insurance, billing, reimbursement, coding, medical transcribing and dictation equipment, telephone procedures and triage, and physician interaction. Public relations, and interpersonal relations of the healthcare team members and other front office… --- # MEA 1820C — Medical Assistant Capstone 4 credits · 4 hours 1040C and MEA 1206C or higher and MEA 1232 and MEA 1244C and MEA 1265Cher and MEA 1331C with a minimum grade of C This course is designed to provide medical assistant students with the opportunity to apply theory, clinical, laboratory, and administrative skills in a physician’s office, clinic or outpatient setting. This course provides student with hands-on experience in a physician's office or out- patient clinic, without payment, to demonstrate mastery of required competencies by the American Association of Medical Assistants. The Practicum will provide the medical assistant with ample expe… --- # MET 1010 — Introduction to Meteorology 3 credits · 3 hours 123; or ACT Math with score of 021; or SAT Redesign Math with score of 25.5, or ACCUPLACER Elem Algebra with score of 098, or PERT Math with score of 123; or Exempt Public FL HS stand dipl with score of Y; or Exempt Active Duty Military with score of Y Basic physical principles used in explaining the structure of the atmosphere, weather processes, and storms. Elements of weather observations, weather instruments and reporting. This course provides background for those who can utilize meteorology in their weather related activities. --- # MGF 1106 — Mathematics for Liberal Arts I 3 credits · 3 hours 021, or SAT Redesign Math with score of 025.5, or ACCUPLACER Elem Algebra with score of 098, or PERT Math with score of 123 The intent of this course is to introduce students to the beauty and utility of mathematics. Topics include systematic counting, probability, statistics, history of mathematics, geometry, sets, and logic. --- # MGF 1130 — Mathematical Thinking 3 credits · 3 hours 021; or SAT Redesign Math with score of 025.5; or ACCUPLACER Elem Algebra with score of 098; or PERT Math with score of 123 Through this course, students will utilize multiple means of problem solving through student-centered mathematical exploration. The course is designed to teach students to think more effectively and increase problem solving ability. --- # MGF 1131 — Mathematics in Context 3 credits · 3 hours 021; or SAT Redesign Math with score of 025.5; or ACCUPLACER Elem Algebra with score of 098; or PERT Math with score of 123 Through this course, students will experience the practicality of mathematics in a global society. Students will engage in the applications of tools and techniques of mathematics in a variety of contextual situations from everyday life. --- # MKA 2621 — The Business of Diving 3 credits · 3 hours This course is not ordinarily counted in the Associate in Arts degree. Lecture and practical experience in the areas of dive shop management to prepare the student to manage all aspects of a modern dive service facility. Course will cover charter boat operations, retail operations, service operations, training facility operations, and overhead cost control. --- # MTE 1000 — Marine Engineering Lab Safety 1 credits · 1 hours This course focuses on industry safety standards. Topics include mechanical hazards, electrical hazards, fire hazards, safety equipment, and personal protective equipment. Emphasis placed on recognition, evaluation, and control of safety hazards. --- # MTE 1001C — Marine Diesel Engine Overhaul 3 credits · 3 hours A lecture-lab course on two and four cycle diesel engines, from 5 to 1800 HP. Overview of all important construction features, types of engines, and relationship of engine parts. Laboratory consists of disassembling, inspecting and assembling Caterpiller, Detroit Diesel, Yanmar, Cummins, Volvo, Perkins and other engines. Using manufacturers literature, each student in lab will submit written reports on engines condition, parts list, and measurements. --- # MTE 1002 — Introduction to Marine Engineering 3 credits · 3 hours This course is an introduction to the mechanical skills used in the marine engineering industry. Students will learn safety rules and regulations, how to properly use tools, identify fasteners, gaskets, and seals, and use parts and electrical symbols or wiring diagrams. --- # MTE 1042C — Marine Diesel Systems 3 credits · 3 hours This course covers theory, design, and preventative maintenance of the air intake, exhaust, lubrication, and cooling systems. Subjects include regulations set by the appropriate government entities and industry organizations. Students will learn the design functions, how to service filters, blowers, turbochargers, oil and water pumps, exhaust manifolds and elbows, oil coolers, and heat exchangers. They will learn how to select oils and coolants, diagnostic tools, and engine room designs. This course covers electronic diesel systems. --- # MTE 1052 — 2 & 4 Cycle Outboard Theory 3 credits · 3 hours This course includes basic outboard engine theory and skills. The course includes an introduction to the basic theory including the build and operation of two- and four-cycle outboard engines and their design. As a result, students will understand the basic maintenance requirements and troubleshooting techniques. This course emphasizes routine and annual maintenance, and basic troubleshooting techniques that may be used to help the mariner return safely home from sea. --- # MTE 1053C — 2+ 4 Cycle Outboard Repair and Maintenance 3 credits · 3 hours This is an entry level, two-stroke and four-stroke gasoline outboard engine course. The course focuses on engine components, operation, and basic routine services. --- # MTE 1166C — Marine Ignition and Fuel Systems 3 credits · 3 hours This course addresses the theory, operation and service of up-to-date fuel and ignition systems as well as conventional systems and focuses upon characteristics of fuels and their oil mixture, fuel systems, safety, marine carburetors, tank construction and correct installation. In-depth study of 2- and 4-cycle carburetor repair and service. Ignition system and troubleshooting using test equipment and the (K&D) Dynometer. Use of factory service manuals and special tools will be emphasized. --- # MTE 1180C — Marine Engine Installation and Repowering 3 credits · 3 hours Theory and hands-on experience of actual engine installations for inboard, sterndrives, jetdrives and outboards. Complete installation including controls and instruments will be covered. --- # MTE 1300C — Composite Boat Building I 3 credits · 3 hours This course is designed to introduce the basics of one-off construction. Students will learn how boats and boat parts are constructed out of a mold in production. Topics include and are not limited to mold construction, mold preparation, gel- coating, mold release techniques, and non-skid. --- # MTE 1302C — Composite Boat Building II 3 credits · 3 hours This course is designed to introduce advanced procedures and techniques for fiberglass boat and accessory construction. Topics include and are not limited to, gel-coat color matching, Awlgrip painting procedures, marine topside finishes, basics of chopper gun use, basics of vacuum bagging, and basics of Brightwork. --- # MTE 1371C — Fiberglass Boat Repair and Maintenance 3 credits · 3 hours This course is designed to introduce the basic materials and tools used in fiberglass boat construction and repair. Topics include fibers and forms, resins, gel-coats, hardeners, paints, application techniques, and basic construction and repair. --- # MTE 1400C — Applied Marine Electricity 3 credits · 3 hours Basic electrical theory for A/C & D/C circuits in marine systems. Application of electrical theory to the generating, starting and auxiliary circuits of the marine engine. Emphasis on theory of operation and repair of equipment in the field with special attention to marine problems in a salt-water environment. --- # MTE 1651C — Marine Gas and Electric Welding 3 credits · 3 hours This course provides the basic welding knowledge and skills necessary to make repairs on ferrous metals used in the marine industry. The course is designed for students with little to no welding experience. Topics include safety techniques, Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW), an introduction to Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW), Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW), and metal cutting. --- # MTE 1653C — Shielded Metal Arc Welding 3 credits · 3 hours This course will enable the student to safely use the Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) process. Students will receive hands-on practice welding the five basic joints using various electrodes in multiple positions with emphasis on flat and horizontal. Students will learn how to interpret welding symbols and demonstrate the ability to identify and use the correct filler metals using intermediate SMAW techniques. --- # MTE 1802 — Coastal Navigation 3 credits · 3 hours Materials and equipment, techniques and procedures involved in safe marine coastal navigation. Theory of chart projections, construction of Mercator projection, magnetism and the magnetic compass, ship’s position finding by dead reckoning and piloting, employment of nautical charts and utilization of aids to navigation as well as the theory and effects of tides and current. Weather permitting, on the water use of navigation lessons. --- # MTE 1811 — Basic Seamanship 3 credits · 3 hours Fundamentals of small boat handling, chart reading, rules of the road, rigging, safety and boat licensing. Hands-on plotting with local charts, practical knots and other rope work. Weather permitting on the water practice. --- # MTE 1882 — Ocean Operator's License Preparation Course 4 credits · 4 hours This course is designed to increase boating safety for all operators. Course topics will include navigation, rules of the road, chart plotting, safety equipment requirements, local maritime law, stability and weather. Students will prepare for the US Coast Guard’s Operator of Uninspected Passenger Vessels (OUPV) license examination that can be completed at an approved USCG exam center. --- # MTE 2058C — Diesel Engine Testing Troubleshooting Procedures 3 credits · 3 hours grade of C Designed to give the student an understanding of the value of proper diagnosis and fault codes. Also, the factory approved procedures for diagnosis and operation of components; an emphasis on the ability to recognize and identify gear and bearing failures, and to name the cause of the failure. Additionally, the ability to distinguish between harmless faults and those that indicate an initial stage of failure; there will also be some troubleshooting with the aid of hand held diagnostic tools and laptops. Use of factory service manuals and special tools will be emphasized. --- # MTE 2062C — Marine Corrosion & Corrosion Prevention 3 credits · 3 hours Basic theory of galvanic, electrolysis, fatigue, biological, cavitation and chemical corrosion. The zinc sacrificial and the impressed current commercial corrosion control systems are demonstrated. Composition, structure, application and evaluation of commercial classes of protective coatings for metals, proper metal preparation, and coating application are covered. New corrosion laboratory has an extensive collection of marine corrosion examples for demonstration. Students are given individual projects on several different metals and coating materials. --- # MTE 2072C — Marine Propulsion Gasoline Engine Troubleshooting 3 credits · 3 hours This course is designed to help the Marine Technician develop the skills and knowledge necessary to accurately analyze, diagnose, and repair problems that affect the performance of a boat. During the conduct of this course students will reinforce skills and understanding developed in previous courses, and relates these to operating condition changes. The use of troubleshooting aids and service manuals will also be emphasized in this course. Use of factory service manuals and special tools will be emphasized. --- # MTE 2160C — Diesel Fuel Injection Systems 3 credits · 3 hours A study of variation and design and principles of operation of fuel injection systems used on diesel engines. Students will use the assembled system on a wide range of diesel engines from eight horsepower to 1800 horsepower. This course will discuss diesel injector pumps and governor inspections (electronic and mechanical), disassembly, repair, and reinstallation. It will include an introduction to regulations, standards, and recommended practices by the appropriate government entities and industry organizations. --- # MTE 2234C — Marine Drive Train Systems 3 credits · 3 hours The topics covered in this course include outboard power trim and tilt units, outboard lower units, and transmissions from various manufacturers. The focus will be on the function of gears, clutch and clutch packs, bearings, shims, and their function in the gearcases and transmission systems. --- # MTE 2420C — Advanced Electrical Systems 3 credits · 3 hours This course is designed to prepare students to work with complex electronic systems. Students will learn proper installation procedures, troubleshooting procedures, and how to diagnose and repair advanced electrical systems. --- # MTE 2541C — Marine Auxiliary Equipment Servicing 3 credits · 3 hours This course is not ordinarily counted in the Associate in Arts degree. This course provides an introduction to pumps, potable water systems, desalination systems, marine sanitation devices, hydraulics, LP gas systems, air conditioning and refrigeration, and other topics of interest to mariners. Within each unit, theory of operation fundamentals, installation, and basic servicing are taught with a strong emphasis on techniques. --- # MTE 2652C — Advanced Welding Techniques 3 credits · 3 hours This course is not ordinarily counted in the Associate in Arts degree. This course provides practice in advanced welding techniques in TIG and MIG welding and includes repairing aluminum parts on marine engines. Provides practice of skills in vertical overhead welding using destructive and nondestructive testing. Emphasis is upon welding design, construction and special welding projects. --- # MTE 2654C — Pipe Welding with MIG and TIG 3 credits · 3 hours This class is the 3rd in the sequence of classes. Students will study and practice basic welding principles involving Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW), and Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW), as well as, Advanced Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) in the vertical & overhead positions. Safe industry work practices will be taught with emphasis on eye and body protection. Advanced fit up, “Jig”, and layout techniques will be covered. This course will serve as an introduction to the welding field and additional course work will be necessary for students to become proficient with the welding processes. --- # MTE 2810C — Motorboat Operations 2 credits · 2 hours required This course is designed for students who will be acting as a small vessel (< 26’ in length) operator, by providing fundamental training in boating knowledge and skills. Students will review vessel characteristics, safety regulations, and local knowledge concerning safe boating practices. Students will participate in trailering small vessels, launching and loading at boat ramps, maneuvering underway, and emergency procedures. Upon successful completion of this course, the student may earn a College of the Florida Keys Motorboat Operations Certificate. --- # MTE 2883 — One Hundred Ton Gross Master 3 credits · 3 hours C This course does not ordinarily count towards the Associate in Arts degree. The purpose of this course is to prepare individuals to earn their 100 Gross Ton Master license. The primary topics covered in this course include navigation problems, deck safety, general navigation, general deck procedures and rules of the road. Students will prepare for the US Coast Guard’s license examination that can be completed at an approved USCG exam center. --- # NUR 1020C — Fundamentals of Nursing 7 credits · 7 hours Prerequisites: BSC 1085, BSC 1085L, ENC 1101, MAC 1105, MAC 1147 --- # NUR 1211C — Clinical Nursing I 8 credits · 8 hours Clinical Nursing I is designed to introduce selected medical-surgical concepts and to provide the opportunity to expand and refine clinical skills acquired in Fundamentals of Nursing. Utilizing a systems framework, students will be introduced to the inflammatory process and pathological conditions of diabetes and the ears, eyes, nose and throat. Each system, respiratory, musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, immunological, hematopoietic, integumentary systems as well as the special needs of the medical surgical patients are examined in lecture and skills. Learning will occur in the cognitive, affe… --- # NUR 1520C — Nursing in Mental Health 5 credits · 5 hours This course is designed to provide the student with the opportunity to examine mental health concepts and related nursing interventions. Utilizing a nursing process framework, students are introduced to theoretical models of behavior, classifications and symptomatology of mental disorders, and the various treatment modalities associated with mental health care. Emphasis is placed on the student's ability to apply the nursing process with selected clients. Through individual and group supervision, the student is encouraged to develop awareness of his/her own behavior and its impact on others. --- # NUR 2213C — Clinical Nursing II 8 credits · 8 hours minimum grade of C Clinical Nursing II is designed to provide the student with additional theory and practice in more complex and specialized medical/surgical areas of nursing. Students are expected to apply facts and scientific principles from previous courses. Utilizing a systems framework, students are introduced to gerontology and holistic care of the older adult. Pathological conditions of the cardiopulmonary, vascular, respiratory, genitourinary, neurological, hepatic, and biliary systems are covered. Content related to oncology. fluids and electrolytes, hemodynamics, bums, and mechanic… --- # NUR 2462C — Maternal-Child Health 7 credits · 7 hours Concepts from nursing fundamentals are adapted to the nursing care of the family. Through classroom and clinical experiences, students gain knowledge of the processes, problems, and deviations from health which influence or alter the normal course of parenthood and childcare. studies of women's health, the reproductive cycle, growth and development of the child, well and ill childcare, and the impact of illness and hospitalization on the family are provided in the classroom. Ethical decision making, clinical problem solving, diversity, and holism continue to be keys concepts in this course. T… --- # NUR 2818C — Clinical Nursing III 4 credits · 4 hours Prerequisites: CHM 1033, NUR 1520C, MCB 2010, MCB 2010L --- # NUR 3128 — Pathophysiology & Pharmacology 3 credits · 3 hours This course is designed to improve the learner’s ability to understand cellular physiology and alterations in structure and function resulting from the action of stressors on the human body at the cellular level. Physiological, pathophysiological, psychobiological, and pharmacological concepts are examined that provide a foundation for understanding the pathophysiology of disease and the rationale for treatment including pharmacologic therapy that serve as a basis for critical thinking and decision making in the planning and managing of care for individuals across the life span are examined. --- # NUR 3171 — Creating Healing Environments 3 credits · 3 hours Focuses on the creation of healing environments from multiple perspectives. Students assess and design physical, metaphysical, cultural, technological and sociopolitical environments that promote health and healing. Sustainability, architecture, cultural diversity, energy fields, information systems, promoting health equity through policy and developing self as a healing environment are included. --- # NUR 3289 — Gerontology- Nursing 3 credits · 3 hours This course examines the aging process and its impact on individuals, families, and the community. End of life issues, such as care options and settings, and the impact of the elderly on society are explored. The focus is on the application of current gerontological theory to the care of diverse populations of aging clients. --- # NUR 3295 — Critical Care Nursing 3 credits · 3 hours Theories and concepts related to complex physiological health alterations in the critically ill patient are presented as a three credit-hour Nursing Elective in the RN-BSN Program. Care of the critically ill patient requires a specialized skill set including cognitive and psychomotor components. Hemodynamic monitoring, trauma, shock & multi-organ failure, myocardial infarction, stroke, and emergency medical services such as rapid response, transport, and support services will be covered. --- # NUR 4047 — Cultural Health Issues 3 credits · 3 hours Theoretical models explanatory of culture and behavioral manifestations of cultural diversity. Focuses on multicultural nursing and methodologies for nursing care throughout the life span. Includes theories and models focused on culture, social determinants of health, health disparities, selected culturally specific groups commonly found in the United States, and common research methodologies used in cultural research. Evidence-based practice is incorporated in group discussions and team papers. Students critically reflect on their own culturally diverse communication styles. --- # NUR 4165 — Nursing Theory and Research 3 credits · 3 hours required This course is designed to provide the RN to BSN student with an introduction to the research process and evidence-based practice. The purpose of the course is to stimulate interest in nursing research; to enable students to understand and judge the usefulness of scientific findings; and to develop an understanding of how clinical proficiency is combined with experimental proof to produce nursing practices based upon evidence. --- # NUR 4178 — Complimentary Therapies in Healthcare 3 credits · 3 hours This course introduces the student to various multi-ethnic alternative medicine theories and interventions. The goal is to provide them with knowledge and experience of mind/body self-healing skills that can be integrated into their healthcare education. The course examines the philosophies of complementary and alternative medicine through the application of critical thinking using basic understanding of the functions of the human body. --- # NUR 4636 — Community Nursing 3 credits · 3 hours An introduction to community health nursing with an emphasis on employing the nursing process utilizing the community as client. Focuses on community health nursing issues, health management, health promotion and prevention within the community. --- # NUR 4636L — Community Nursing Practicum 2 credits · 2 hours The course provides clinical experiences in community-based sites in both urban and rural settings. The focus is on nursing care designed to prevent and/or reduce risk of disease and injury, promote health and wellness across diverse populations. --- # NUR 4805 — Trends and Issues in Nursing 3 credits · 3 hours Study of selected health care policy issues relevant to the financing, organization, and delivery of nursing services to populations in the community. --- # NUR 4827 — Leadership and Management in Nursing 2 credits · 2 hours Professional development and role transition of Baccalaureate graduates entering professional nursing practice focusing on principles of leadership and management applied to health care settings. --- # NUR 4827L — Leadership and Management in Nursing 2 credits · 2 hours This course provides lab and clinical practice related to role development, leadership and management skills, legal and ethical issues, and professional values and behaviors of the registered nurse. --- # NUR 4870 — Nursing Informatics 2 credits · 2 hours This course prepares the student to utilize informatics and health care technologies in the management of individuals, groups and organizations for the improvement of patient outcomes. --- # OCB 1000 — Introduction to Marine Biology 3 credits · 3 hours Ecology, morphology and taxonomy of marine fauna with emphasis upon those organisms which inhabit the shallow water ecosystems and natural reef environments. --- # OCB 2102C — Marine Data Collection 4 credits · 4 hours This interdisciplinary field-oriented laboratory course involves marine data collection and the establishment of a marine data base for selected reef, sea grass, and mangrove island communities. Students will survey marine communities with emphasis on population dynamics, succession and the establishment of density, dominance, frequency and importance values for sessile invertebrates and marine plants. Three hours lecture, three hours laboratory. --- # OCB 2107C — Field Application of Marine Science: Monitoring Caribbean Reef Fish 3 credits · 3 hours Instructor permission required This course will equip students with the basic skill required to monitor Caribbean reef fish. The course will teach students how to identify the most common Caribbean reef and how to survey a reef using the REEF method. The course will provide participants with Level III REEF Certification. REEF Fish Identification: Level III is achieved by passing the Common Fishes Quiz with 80%, conducting 25 surveys and engaging in reflective discussions with the instructor after survey 2, 10, and 25. Assessment tools will include exams, data transcription sheets, reflections… --- # OCB 2132C — Field Application of Marine Science: Restoration of Coral Reefs 3 credits · 3 hours Instructor permission required The students will learn why coral nursery propagation and restoration is needed and why staghorn (Acropora) coral is a good candidate for restoration. Students must master coral restoration methodologies including construction and deployment of propagation modules, transplanting of coral cuttings and transplanting of mature coral restoration units to damaged or barren reef areas. They must participate in all phases of the establishment of at least 100 new coral cuttings at the nursery and 18 corals at a restoration site. --- # OCB 2133C — Field Application of Marine Science: Restoration of Seagrass 3 credits · 3 hours Instructor permission required This hands-on field-oriented course will address the identification, assessment, restoration, and monitoring of seagrasses of the Florida Keys. Students will learn about the physiology and ecology of seagrass beds, how to assess seagrass health, methods of restoration, and the importance of monitoring. They will actively participate in assessments, restoration, and monitoring work with a variety of agencies to learn the processes undertaken in South Florida to protect and restore this ecosystem. --- # OCB 2262C — Field Application of Marine Science: Assessment of Coral Reef Habitats 3 credits · 3 hours Instructor permission required This course will survey current methods for assessing and monitoring coral reef health. In the classroom the students will be introduced to the theory and scientific literature supporting the rationale and protocols for coral reef monitoring and assessment. An extensive lab component will provide opportunities for students to practice the techniques discussed during the lecture in a field setting. Topics explored will include but are not limited to: mapping and site selection, benthic community assessment using transects and quadrats; monitoring of macroinverteb… --- # OCB 2263C — Coral Reef Biology and Management 4 credits · 4 hours required This course introduces students to the basic biology of corals and coral reefs, including a discussion of ecological principles such as: competition, diversity, symbiosis, disturbance, adaptation, reproduction, and recruitment. Also examined are the major taxa living in coral reef ecosystems of the Caribbean and Florida, including seagrasses and mangroves. Latter portions of the course introduce current policies and best practice for coral reef conservation and management, with emphasis on the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary. The in-field laboratory portion will illustrate con… --- # OCB 2721C — Survey of Mariculture 4 credits · 4 hours This course is a survey of mariculture covering the wide range of the marine sea farm industry including the raising of marine animals for use as food, recreation, pets, medical research, and indicator species for man-made toxins released into the marine environment by industrial process and wastewater runoff. The course includes the history of mariculture, water chemistry, environmental requirements, pathology, and economic implications of the mariculture industry today and in the future. --- # OCB 2722C — Mariculture Systems & Design 3 credits · 3 hours An introduction to a range of marine aquaculture systems used to culture a diversity of organisms including marine macrophytes and phytoplankton, marine invertebrates including zooplankton, and vertebrates (mostly fish) for the food production and marine ornamental industry. The course introduces the concept of integrated multi-trophic mariculture (IMTM) systems and their application for reducing marine aquaculture impacts on marine ecosystems. --- # OCB 2723C — Nutrition of Mariculture Species 3 credits · 3 hours A practical introduction to basic principles of nutrition and feeding of common mariculture species. Topics include digestion and metabolism, biochemical aspects of nutritionally-important macromolecules, vitamins and minerals, feed formulations and management, nutritional deficiencies and bioenergetics of ecological polyculture. The course will focus primarily on marine heterotrophic organisms but will briefly cover nutrient requirements of marine autotrophs. --- # OCB 2724C — Tropical Ornamental Mariculture 3 credits · 3 hours This course will introduce the main concepts associated with tropical ornamental mariculture, including: (1) the principles of water quality specific to marine ornamentals from a variety of taxa including corals, various other inverts, and finfish, (2) a review of tropical marine ornamentals systems, including state- of-the-art designs, (3) a review of specific diet and nutritional formulations for a variety of tropical marine ornamentals species, (4) a detailed overview of a variety of husbandry techniques for most of the known marine species currently being cultured, including specific temp… --- # OCB 2725 — Diseases and Parasites in Marine Aquaculture 3 credits · 3 hours A survey of the parasites and diseases that impact marine organisms with an emphasis on those diseases that commonly affect marine aquaculture operations. Students will learn basic factors that influence disease transmission and the ecology of parasitic organisms as it pertains to the host. Students will be introduced to diagnostic techniques to identify the source of disease or infection, as well as common treatment methods. --- # OCB 2725L — Diseases and Parasites in Marine Aquaculture Laboratory 1 credits · 1 hours A survey of the parasites and diseases that impact marine organisms with an emphasis on those diseases that commonly affect marine aquaculture operations. Students will learn basic factors that influence disease transmission and the ecology of parasitic organisms as it pertains to the host. Student will be introduced to diagnostic techniques to identify the source of disease or infection, as well as common treatment methods. --- # OCB 2900 — Marine Resource Policy: Dry Tortugas National Park as a Case Study 4 credits · 4 hours This interdisciplinary field-oriented hybrid course addresses resource policies through a focus on Dry Tortugas National Park. Through multiple visits to the park, guest lectures from park service and other agency staff and stakeholders, background reading, journal topics and discussion, students will learn about the issues, stakeholders, policies, successes and failures involved in the management of cultural and natural resources. --- # OCB 3072 — Marine Conservation 3 credits · 3 hours This course will introduce students to the conservation, management, and preservation of marine resources. The importance of biological, ecological, and cultural marine resources will be discussed as well as the ethics and policies involved in their management. --- # OCB 3700 — Marine Resource Economics 3 credits · 3 hours This course introduces tools of economic analysis to comprehend marine resource economics. The course surveys a selection of current topics in the field of marine resource economics, emphasizing the interrelatedness of the marine environment and human stakeholders. The roles of science and technology in shaping the use of marine resources are discussed throughout the course. --- # OCB 4074 — Marine Policy and Management 4 credits · 4 hours This course introduces students to marine resource policy and governance as well as how science influences governmental policy decisions. Students learn how natural and social scientists and researchers work together within the policy-making process to address challenges to managing marine resources. --- # OCB 4103 — Forensic Marine Science 3 credits · 3 hours This course is intended to introduce students to the conceptual and theoretical principles of forensic investigation. Through the application of the scientific method, students will employ deductive reasoning based on evidence collected using basic and advanced marine resource assessment methodology (e.g. water quality analysis, marine habitat assessment, disease diagnostics, DNA analysis, etc.). Students will gain experience in identification, documentation, collection, and preservation of physical evidence, including chain of custody procedures. Students will learn the methods and processes… --- # OCB 4103L — Forensic Marine Science Lab 1 credits · 1 hours Forensic marine science lab introduces students to the tools, technology, and laboratory techniques associated with forensic science as it is applied to marine ecosystem disturbances. During the lab, students will apply knowledge gained in the accompanying Forensic Marine Science lecture with regard to identification, documentation, collection, and preservation of physical evidence, including chain of custody procedures. Students will apply the methods and processes associated with forensic science in the event of marine ecological disturbances and/or to support the enforcement of marine law. --- # OCB 4624 — Estuarine and Coastal Ecology 3 credits · 3 hours This interdisciplinary course addresses the ecology of estuaries and that part of the inshore waters with which estuaries directly interact. The lectures address the general ecological principles that govern the productivity and diversity of estuaries, including their hydrodynamics, sedimentology, chemistry, and plant and animal community structure. Key species of estuarine systems are introduced and the cycles of carbon end nutrients are explained. --- # OCB 4935 — Seminar: Issues in Marine Resource Management 1 credits · 1 hours This seminar course is designed to review current topics in marine resource management. --- # OCB 4945 — Capstone Experience: Marine Resource Management 4 credits · 4 hours This course is the culminating course for Marine Resource Management students and is designed to integrate all previous Marine Resource Management courses. Students will engage in the practical application in a clinical setting of knowledge acquired in the classroom with a governmental agency, non governmental organization, or a private firm directly concerned with management of marine natural resources. --- # OCB 4946 — Capstone Experience: Research in Marine Resource Management 4 credits · 4 hours This capstone course synthesizes student experiences from mentored senior research projects as a culminating experience to the degree program. --- # OCE 1001 — Introduction to Oceanography 3 credits · 3 hours Using the scientific method, critical thinking skills, data analysis, this course will examine the fundamental processes of the ocean system, composed of an atmosphere, hydrosphere, lithosphere, and biosphere, through time. The course will also explore interactions between these spheres, including critical analysis of scientific theories and emphasize oceanic connections with humanity. --- # OCE 2920 — Scientific Writing 1 credits · 1 hours This hands-on course is designed to aid students in the development of fluid, clear, and accurate writing. Students will analyze scientific literature, critique the work of their peers, and improve their journal-style writing products. Class sessions will include discussions on the structure and sections of scientific and technical reports, identification of 'good' and 'bad' writing, and peer-review of writing students are actively engaged in from other classes or projects. --- # OCE 2930 — Seminar Renewable Energy Ocean 1 credits · 1 hours This seminar course introduces students to the concept of renewable energy and focuses on renewable energy from the ocean. Topics include in-stream hydrokinetic power from open-ocean, tidal, and river currents, (wave energy, oceanic thermal energy conversion, and other sources of renewable ocean energy. --- # PCB 2030 — Environmental Biology 3 credits · 3 hours This course emphasizes man's relationship to the environment and all other living organisms. Included are population dynamics, ecosystems, evolution, and pollution. These principles are used to provide an understanding of environmental management and resource conservation. --- # PEN 1136C — Basic Scuba Diving 2 credits · 2 hours This course is not ordinarily counted in the Associate in Arts degree. This is an extensive course for training persons in open water recreational diving. Students will be expected to supply their own mask, fins, snorkel, waterproof timing device and appropriate cutting device. At the completion of this course, students may earn internationally recognized certification as an open water diver. --- # PEN 1141 — Scuba Equipment Maintenance and Repair 2 credits · 2 hours This course is not ordinarily counted in the Associate in Arts degree. This course consists of lecture and practical application to prepare divers in the processes and techniques required to maintain, troubleshoot and repair modern scuba equipment including regulators, buoyancy compensators and scuba tanks. Students may earn industry certification as an American Underwater Products (AUP) regulator repair technician at the completion of the course. --- # PEN 1142C — Advanced Diving Equipment Maintenance and Repair 4 credits · 4 hours This course is not ordinarily counted in the Associate in Arts degree. This course provides the repair technician with additional training in scuba equipment theory, advanced scuba equipment maintenance and repairs. Students will learn about air station design, maintenance requirements and routine repairs including air sampling and high pressure gauge calibration. Students will learn about the requirements for oxygen cleaning for service and oxygen use. Students may earn industry certification as a cylinder inspector at the completion of the completion of the course. --- # PEN 2134 — Specialty Instructor Training 1 credits · 1 hours This course is designed to prepare and qualify open water SCUBA instructors for certification as specialty instructors by national certification agencies. This course provides teaching tips and hands-on experience to instructors who want to continue their education and teach divers specific specialty diving courses. Instructors will benefit from taking specialty instructor training courses, especially those who are preparing for the master SCUBA diver trainer rating, which requires at least five specialty instructor certifications. PADI assistant instructors, instructor candidates in training… --- # PEN 2137C — Advanced Diving Theory and Practice 3 credits · 3 hours This course is not ordinarily counted in the A.A. degree. The course provides a basic diver with additional training in physics, physiology, dive tables use, salvage calculations, dive planning, enhancement of skills to attain advanced certification. Nationally recognized certification as open water scuba diver is a requirement for enrollment in this course and will be verified by the instructor at the first class. --- # PEQ 1137C — Divemaster 4 credits · 4 hours This course provides the required training and experience to serve in supervisory capacity in open water diving activities and to act as an underwater guide or instructional assistant. Successful students will be qualified to apply for divemaster membership with the Professional Association of Dive Instructors (PADI). Nationally recognized certification as a rescue diver, as well as current certification in First Aid/CPR and at least 40 logged dives are requirements for enrollment in this course and will be verified by the instructor at the first class. Students will be required to obtain a d… --- # PEQ 2133C — IDC Staff Instructor 4 credits · 4 hours This course applies to the AAS degree in Diving Business and Technology, and to the Fundamentals of Professional Diving Certificate, but is not ordinarily counted in the Associate in Arts degree. The IDC Staff Instructor course prepares candidates to teach the PADI Assistant Instructor course and to staff PADI Instructor Development programs. The training furthers teaching abilities and develops candidate's evaluation and counseling skills through independent study, classroom sessions and guided evaluation training. --- # PGY 1245C — Underwater Photography 3 credits · 3 hours This course is not ordinarily counted in the Associate in Arts degree. The course familiarizes divers with the skills, knowledge, planning, organization, procedures, techniques, problems, hazards, and enjoyment of underwater photography. This course is intended to serve as a safe and supervised introduction to techniques used in the underwater environment. Nationally recognized certification as an advanced scuba diver is a requirement for enrollment in this course and will be verified by the instructor at the first class. Completion of this course enables the diver to be certified as a PADI u… --- # PGY 1612C — Photojournalism 3 credits · 3 hours A basic course in the journalistic approach to photography. Topics covered include photo essay, picture story, illustration, layout, captioning, ethics, as well as: spot news, weather, sports, feature, and public relations photography. Emphasis is placed on deadlines and critique of course assignments. Access to a digital camera is required. --- # PGY 1800C — Digital Camerawork 3 credits · 3 hours A basic introduction to the principles underlying both digital and traditional photography. This course is formulated to develop aesthetic, technical and conceptual skills with the digital camera. Access to a digital camera is required. --- # PGY 2247C — Advanced Underwater Photography 4 credits · 4 hours This course is not ordinarily counted in the Associate in Arts degree. The course familiarizes divers with techniques in the use of macro, wide angle lens, strobe fill, night and use of available light for creative purposes. Nationally recognized certification as an advanced scuba diver is a requirement for enrollment in this course and will be verified by the instructor at the first class. --- # PHI 2010 — Introduction to Philosophy 3 credits · 3 hours Prerequisites: ENC 1101 --- # PHY 1053C — General Physics I 4 credits · 4 hours This course is the first in a two-part series intended for non-physics majors, offering an algebra and trigonometry approach to topics such as kinematics, dynamics, energy, momentum, rotational motion, fluid dynamics, oscillatory motion, and waves. The course fosters analytical and critical thinking skills to promote a scientific understanding of the real world. --- # PHY 1054C — General Physics II 4 credits · 4 hours This course is the second of a two -semester sequence for students not majoring in physics or engineering or for students in these majors who have not had high school physics. --- # PMT 1135C — Gas Metal Arc Welding 3 credits · 3 hours This course will enable the student to safely use the Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) and Flux-Core Arc Welding (FCAW) processes. Students will receive hands-on practice welding the five basic joints in multiple positions, emphasizing flat and horizontal. Students will demonstrate the ability to identify and use the correct electrode wire types, diameters, shielding gases, and transfer modes. --- # PMT 1156C — Gas Tungsten Arc Welding 3 credits · 3 hours This course will enable the student to safely use the Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) process. Students will receive hands-on practice welding the five basic joints in multiple positions, emphasizing flat and horizontal. Students will learn proper techniques for single and multi-pass welds using a variety of tungsten types, diameters, cup sizes, and shielding gases. --- # POS 1001 — Introduction to Political Science 3 credits · 3 hours Prerequisites: ENC 1101 --- # REA 0017 — Developmental Reading II 3 credits · 3 hours score of 061; or REA 0007 with a minimum grade of C; or REA 0002C with a minimum grade of C. This course is designed to advance reading and study skills needed for college work. This course focuses on vocabulary acquisition, critical reading skills and study skills necessary for college: Topics include identifying main idea and supporting details, determining author’s purpose and tone, distinguishing between fact and opinion, identifying patterns of organization in a paragraph or passage, recognizing the relationships between sentences identifying, using context clues to determine the meaning… --- # RED 3342 — Foundations of Research Based Practices in Reading Education & Application of Instruction 3 credits · 3 hours This course provides an understanding of the principles of scientifically based reading research as the foundation of comprehensive instruction that synchronizes and scaffolds each of the major components of the reading process to assist students in mastering this process. The course will address effective research-based instruction methodology to prevent reading difficulties and promote the acceleration of reading progress for struggling students, including students with disabilities, and students from diverse populations. Guided early field experience (15 hours) provides pre-professional ed… --- # RED 4450 — Differentiated Reading 3 credits · 3 hours This course exposes students to issues related to differentiated reading instruction. It discusses knowledge and skills concerning differentiated instructional theory, classroom applications, and evaluation techniques used in differentiated instruction. This course is aligned with competency 4 foundations and applications of differentiated instruction of the Florida reading endorsement. --- # RED 4519 — Diagnostic and Instructional Interventions in Reading 3 credits · 3 hours This course introduces formal and informal methods and materials used to identify the reading strengths and weaknesses of students. Topics include assessments of all aspects of reading, including comprehension, word recognition, phonics, and cognitive strategies. The main emphasis is a diagnosis of reading problems, administration of assessments, evaluation of results, and planning instructional interventions to remediate reading difficulties. This course is aligned with competency 3 of the Florida reading endorsement: foundations of assessment. --- # RED 4854 — Reading Practicum 2 credits · 2 hours This course is a supervised practicum course designed for the application of reading instruction. Teacher candidates review current reading research literature and select, plan, and use appropriate reading assessments, materials, and strategies to identify needs and provide remedial reading instruction in a K- 12 classroom. This course aligns with the application of reading endorsement competency 5. This course requires a minimum of 40 hours of field experience. Therefore, students must complete a background check that meets the school district’s requirements which may have additional expense… --- # REL 2300 — Comparative Religions 3 credits · 3 hours Prerequisites: ENC 1101 --- # SLS 1200 — Increasing Personal Effectiveness 2 credits · 2 hours This course reviews key strategies for personal growth, analyzes personal strengths and weaknesses, identifies personal goals and motivates the participant towards those goals. --- # SLS 1261 — Student Leadership 2 credits · 2 hours This course helps students to develop leadership skills. Students will gain a basic understanding of leadership with special emphasis upon styles and approaches toward leadership, motivational factors, communications skills, decision-making processes, characteristics of groups and group techniques, and the methodology and significance of goal-setting. --- # SLS 1304 — Career Exploration 2 credits · 2 hours This course is an introductory course designed to assist students with self- directed and individualized career exploration. Students will explore various career options available using assessment materials and career development programs. Students will learn about and practice utilizing soft skills (e.g. interpersonal communication, teamwork, time management, leadership, and problem-solving), as well as more technical skills required of the industry they plan to enter. Students will learn about and practice utilizing self-determination skills to develop a plan for their future using a person… --- # SLS 1570 — Learning with Technology I 2 credits · 2 hours This course is an introductory course on today's technology basics to include netiquette, computers, software programs, internet literacy, and appropriate use of social media. This class is designed to help students become more skilled in their use of technology in college, professional settings, and in life. Students will also learn skills and techniques in productivity tools and applications. --- # SLS 2604 — Effective Living 2 credits · 2 hours This course is designed to help prepare for living on your own. The information in this class covers a wide range of topics to make living on you own easier. It will include living arrangements, selecting apartments, relationships, money management, as well as selection and purchase of food, clothing, transportation, healthy choices and hygiene. --- # SLS 2930 — Career Seminar 3 credits · 3 hours This course is an in-depth supervised field experience. Students will spend 5-15 hours per week in a job or work-related experience that is of interest to them. In the classroom portion of this course, students will discuss their experiences to learn how to enhance their skills for employment. --- # SLS 2950 — Professional Portfolio 2 credits · 2 hours This course is designed to assist students in career readiness through the development of a professional career portfolio and credentialing examination. This portfolio will help students document and showcase specific skills and competency areas to potential employers. Students will practice professionalism and communication skills by presenting their professional portfolios and participating in career preparatory activities, such as career fairs, mock interviews, and learning from local businesses. Upon completion of this course, students may qualify to sit for a credentialing exam, such as… --- # SOP 2772 — Psychology of Human Sexuality 3 credits · 3 hours This course examines the biological, theoretical, social, psychological, and cultural aspects of human sexuality. Students will learn about sexual anatomy, sexual response cycle, sex and gender development, sexual attraction and relationships, reproductive health issues and social issues in sexuality. --- # SPC 1608 — Introduction to Speech Communication 3 credits · 3 hours This course is designed to assist the student in understanding and implementing oral communication skills. Learning is centered in student participation in a variety of speaking-listening situations designed to increase the understanding of the interpersonal nature of all speech communication. --- # SPN 1120C — Beginning Spanish I 4 credits · 4 hours Spoken and written forms of the Spanish language. The major purpose of the course is to teach students to understand and to speak Spanish as a medium of communication through a good pronunciation and solid vocabulary. --- # SPN 1121C — Beginning Spanish II 4 credits · 4 hours This course focuses on strengthening the student's ability to speak and understand Spanish through cultural readings and practical, interesting class discussions. The course provides information about Spanish customs and the Hispanic World. --- # STA 2023 — Introduction to Probability and Statistics I 3 credits · 3 hours 021; or SAT Redesign Math with score of 025.5; or ACCUPLACER Elem Algebra with score of 098; or PERT Math with score of 123 This course covers descriptive and inferential statistics. The descriptive portion analyzes data through graphs, measures of central tendency and spread. Other statistical practices utilize basic probability, binomial and normal distributions, estimation of population parameters, hypothesis testing, and linear regression and correlation. Analytical reading and problem solving are required for success in this course. --- # SYG 1000 — Introduction to Sociology 3 credits · 3 hours Prerequisites: ENC 1101 --- # TSL4241 — Second Language Acquisition and Culture 3 credits · 3 hours This course teaches an introduction to the analysis and classroom application of linguistic theories in the field of second language acquisition for limited English proficient (LEP) students. This course also provides an overview of topics related to cross-cultural communication by introducing students to the cultures of different groups found in Florida. Students develop awareness and understanding of the complexities surrounding language, culture, and learning in order to meet the needs of linguistically and culturally diverse learners. --- # WOH 1012 — World History I 3 credits · 3 hours Survey of the evolution of comparative civilizations from ancient times to the modern era. Students examine the development of civilizations throughout the world as well as the political, social, and economic views as they evolved in the various areas. --- # WOH 1022 — World History II 3 credits · 3 hours This course examines world history in the modern era. Students will study: European expansionism, the growth of western absolutism, the enlightenment and world revolutions, the industrial revolution, colonialism, imperialism, modern nationalism, the world wars, and decline of colonialism. Students will study India, the Far and Middle East, Africa and the rise of Latin America. --- # ZOO 4894C — Fisheries Management 3 credits · 3 hours This course is designed to overview topics in fisheries management, including domestic and international fisheries. Topics include marine commercial and recreational species and stocks with a view towards an ecosystem approach.