# North Florida College — full catalog > Generated 2026-06-20T04:55:21.369Z from a crawl of nfc.edu. 356 records (17 programs · 339 courses · 0 resource pages). # Associate of Science Degree in Nursing (LPN-RN Bridge Track) **Degree** ## Courses - AMH2010 — AMERICAN HISTORY I: 3 Credits, 3 Hours - AMH2020 — AMERICAN HISTORY II: 3 Credits, 3 Hours - BSC2085C — HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY I: 4 Credits, 4 Hours - Lecture and laboratory - BSC2086C — HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY II: 4 Credits, 4 Hours - Lecture and laboratory - DEP2004 — HUMAN DEVELOPMENT: 3 Credits, 3 Hours - ENC1101 — FRESHMAN ENGLISH I: 3 Credits, 3 Hours - HUN2201 — FUNDAMENTALS OF HUMAN NUTRITION: 3 Credits, 3 Hours - MCB2010C — MICROBIOLOGY: 4 Credits, 4 Hours - Lecture and laboratory - NUR1004C — LPN TO RN BRIDGE I:12 Credits, 18 Hours (per week combined theory and clinical) - NUR1007C — LPN TO RN BRIDGE II: 12 Credits, 20 Hours (per week combined theory and clinical) - NUR2036C — LPN TO RN BRIDGE III: 8 Credits, 15 Hours (per week combined theory and clinical) - POS2041 — AMERICAN NATIONAL GOVERNMENT: 3 Credits, 3 Hours Source: https://www.nfc.edu/admissions/catalog-and-schedule/ --- # Accounting Technology Operations The purpose of this program is to prepare students with the workforce knowledge and skills associated with entry-level accounting positions or supplemental training for those currently or previously employed within the field. Upon successful completion of this program, students will be prepared in the principles, theories and concepts in the preparation and maintenance of financial records, including preparation of governmental tax forms, and in the analysis of financial information for decision making within organizations. ## Courses - ACG2021 — INTRODUCTION TO FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING: 3 Credits, 3 Hours - ACG2071 — INTRODUCTION TO MANAGERIAL ACCOUNTING: 3 Credits, 3 Hours - ACG2450 — MICROCOMPUTERS IN ACCOUNTING: 3 Credits, 3 Hours - CGS1100C — COMPUTER APPLICATIONS I: 3 Credits, 3 Hours - GEB1011 — INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS: 3 Credits, 3 Hours - OST2335 — BUSINESS COMMUNICATION: 3 Credits, 3 Hours Source: https://www.nfc.edu/admissions/catalog-and-schedule/ --- # Accounting Technology Specialist The purpose of this program is to prepare students with the workforce knowledge and skills associated with entry-level accounting positions or supplemental training for those currently or previously employed within the field. Upon successful completion of this program, students will be prepared in data entry of accounting information and the preparation, presentation, and analysis of business reports. ## Courses - ACG2021 — INTRODUCTION TO FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING: 3 Credits, 3 Hours - ACG2450 — MICROCOMPUTERS IN ACCOUNTING: 3 Credits, 3 Hours - GEB1011 — INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS: 3 Credits, 3 Hours - OST2335 — BUSINESS COMMUNICATION: 3 Credits, 3 Hours Source: https://www.nfc.edu/admissions/catalog-and-schedule/ --- # Accounting Technology Management The purpose of this program is to prepare students with the workforce knowledge and skills associated with entry-level accounting positions or supplemental training for those currently or previously employed within the field. Upon successful completion of this program, students will be prepared in the principles, theories and concepts in the preparation and maintenance of financial records, including preparation of governmental tax forms, and in the analysis of financial information for decision making within organizations. ## Courses - ACG2021 — INTRODUCTION TO FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING: 3 Credits, 3 Hours - ACG2071 — INTRODUCTION TO MANAGERIAL ACCOUNTING: 3 Credits, 3 Hours - ACG2450 — MICROCOMPUTERS IN ACCOUNTING: 3 Credits, 3 Hours - APA2501 — PAYROLL ACCOUNTING: 3 Credits, 3 Hours - CGS1100C — COMPUTER APPLICATIONS I: 3 Credits, 3 Hours - CGS2515 — SPREADSHEET APPLICATIONS FOR BUSINESS: 3 Credits, 3 Hours - GEB1011 — INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS: 3 Credits, 3 Hours - OST2335 — BUSINESS COMMUNICATION: 3 Credits, 3 Hours - TAX2000 — INDIVIDUAL INCOME TAX: 3 Credits, 3 Hours Source: https://www.nfc.edu/admissions/catalog-and-schedule/ --- # Human Resources Administrator The following program can be completed in one year or less. It is designed to equip career-seeking individuals with a skill set to gain immediate entry-level positions in human resources. Several courses are included in the related Associate in Science Business Administration Degree program and can be used as building blocks toward completing that degree. Although part of the College Credit Certificate in Business Operations, this certificate has specific required courses and no options. Admission requirements are the same as those for degree-seeking college credit programs. ## Courses - ACG2021 — INTRODUCTION TO FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING: 3 Credits, 3 Hours - BUL2241 — LEGAL ENVIRONMENT OF BUSINESS: 3 Credits, 3 Hours - CGS1100C — COMPUTER APPLICATIONS I: 3 Credits, 3 Hours - GEB1011 — INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS: 3 Credits, 3 Hours - MAN2021 — PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT: 3 Credits, 3 Hours - MNA2100 — HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT: 3 Credits, 3 Hours - OST2335 — BUSINESS COMMUNICATION: 3 Credits, 3 Hours Source: https://www.nfc.edu/admissions/catalog-and-schedule/ --- # Business Operations This is a short-term program that can be completed in one year or less. It is designed to equip students with a skill set for immediate employment or job advancement. All courses are included in the related Associate in Science Business Administration Degree program and can be used as building blocks toward completing that degree. The certificate is 18 credit hours comprised of a 15-credit hour program core plus additional 3 credit hours of specialized coursework. Admission requirements are the same as those for degree-seeking college credit programs. Students may specialize in one of the fol… ## Courses - ACG2021 — INTRODUCTION TO FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING: 3 Credits, 3 Hours - BUL2241 — LEGAL ENVIRONMENT OF BUSINESS: 3 Credits, 3 Hours - CGS1100C — COMPUTER APPLICATIONS I: 3 Credits, 3 Hours - FIN2231 — MONEY AND BANKING: 3 Credits, 3 Hours - GEB1011 — INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS: 3 Credits, 3 Hours - MAN2021 — PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT: 3 Credits, 3 Hours - OST2335 — BUSINESS COMMUNICATION: 3 Credits, 3 Hours - SBM2000 — SMALL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT: 3 Credits, 3 Hours Source: https://www.nfc.edu/admissions/catalog-and-schedule/ --- # Business Management This is a short-term program that can be completed in one year or less. It is designed to equip students with a skill set for immediate employment or job advancement. All courses are included in the related Associate in Science Business Administration Degree program and can be used as building blocks toward completing that degree. The certificate is 24 credit hours comprised of a 21 credit hour program core plus additional 3 credit hours of specialized coursework. Admission requirements are the same as those for degree-seeking college credit programs. Students may specialize in one of the fol… ## Courses - ACG2021 — INTRODUCTION TO FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING: 3 Credits, 3 Hours - ACG2071 — INTRODUCTION TO MANAGERIAL ACCOUNTING: 3 Credits, 3 Hours - BUL2241 — LEGAL ENVIRONMENT OF BUSINESS: 3 Credits, 3 Hours - CGS1100C — COMPUTER APPLICATIONS I: 3 Credits, 3 Hours - FIN2231 — MONEY AND BANKING: 3 Credits, 3 Hours - GEB1011 — INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS: 3 Credits, 3 Hours - MAN2021 — PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT: 3 Credits, 3 Hours - MNA2100 — HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT: 3 Credits, 3 Hours - OST2335 — BUSINESS COMMUNICATION: 3 Credits, 3 Hours - SBM2000 — SMALL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT: 3 Credits, 3 Hours Source: https://www.nfc.edu/admissions/catalog-and-schedule/ --- # Child Care Center Management Specialization The purpose of this fully online program is to prepare students as childcare administrators with the knowledge and skills to effectively manage a quality childcare program or to provide supplementary training for persons previously or currently employed in these occupations. ## Courses - EEC1310 — EFFECTIVE CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT, GUIDANCE AND DISCIPLINE: 3 Credits, 3 Hours - EEC2521 — CHILD CARE MANAGEMENT: 3 Credits, 3 Hours - EEC2734 — HEALTH, SAFETY, AND NUTRITION: 3 Credits, 3 Hours - EEX1010 — TEACHING EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN: 3 Credits, 3 Hours Source: https://www.nfc.edu/admissions/catalog-and-schedule/ --- # Criminal Justice Technology Specialist This certificate program is part of the Associate in Science: Criminal Justice Technology Degree. The program offers a sequence of courses that provides coherent and rigorous content aligned with challenging academic standards, relevant workforce knowledge and skills needed to prepare for further education and careers in the Law, Public Safety and Security. The program provides workforce skill proficiency and includes competency-based applied learning that contributes to academic knowledge, higher-order reasoning and problem-solving skills, work attitudes, general employability skills, workfo… ## Courses - CCJ1020 — INTRODUCTION TO CRIMINAL JUSTICE: 3 Credits, 3 Hours - CCJ2010 — NATURE OF CRIME: 3 Credits, 3 Hours - CCJ2022 — CONCEPTS AND ISSUES IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE: 3 Credits, 3 Hours - CGS1100C — COMPUTER APPLICATIONS I: 3 Credits, 3 Hours - CJE1600 — CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS: 3 Credits, 3 Hours - CJE2300 — POLICE ADMINISTRATION AND OPERATIONS: 3 Credits, 3 Hours - OST2335 — BUSINESS COMMUNICATION: 3 Credits, 3 Hours - SYG2322 — JUVENILE DELINQUENCY: 3 Credits, 3 Hours Source: https://www.nfc.edu/admissions/catalog-and-schedule/ --- # Emergency Medical Technician This twelve (12) hour college credit program is designed to provide first-phase training in the career structure of the emergency medical technician. In order to be employed with an ambulance service in the State of Florida, a student must be trained and certified through the EMS section of the Department of Health and Rehabilitative Services. Successful completion of this program will enable the student to apply to take the National Registry Examination for EMT. ## Courses - EMS1119 — EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN I: 6 Credits, 6 Hours - EMS1119L — EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN I LAB: 3 Credits - EMS1411 — EMERGENCY ROOM: 1 Credit - EMS1421 — RESCUE CLINICAL: 1 Credit Source: https://www.nfc.edu/admissions/catalog-and-schedule/ --- # Engineering Technology Support Specialist This certificate, which can be earned as part of the Associate in Science in Engineering Technology degree program, prepares students for jobs in high tech production, manufacturing, distribution and engineering research and development facilities. ## Courses - EET1084C — INTRODUCTION TO ELECTRONICS: 3 Credits, 3 Hours - ETD1320C — INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER AIDED DESIGN: 3 Credits, 3 Hours - ETI1110 — INTRODUCTION TO QUALITY: 3 Credits, 3 Hours - ETI1420C — MANUFACTURING PROCESSES AND MATERIALS: 3 Credits, 3 Hours - ETI1701 — INDUSTRIAL SAFETY: 3 Credits, 3 Hours - ETM1010C — MECHANICAL MEASUREMENT AND INSTRUMENTATION: 3 Credits, 3 Hours Source: https://www.nfc.edu/admissions/catalog-and-schedule/ --- # Human Services Generalist This College Credit Certificate program is designed to be the first educational step to a professional career in Human Services as Human Service Assistants (SOC 21-1093), or other positions that are a part of the social services delivery. It will provide credit course work for those employed in human service occupations as well as those who seek to enter the profession without experience. ## Courses - HUS1001 — INTRODUCTION TO HUMAN SERVICES: 3 Credits, 3 Hours - HUS1200 — PRINCIPLES OF GROUP DYNAMICS: 3 Credits, 3 Hours - HUS1302 — COUNSELING AND INTERVIEWING: 3 Credits, 3 Hours - PSY2012 — GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY: 3 Credits, 3 Hours - SYG2361 — DEATH AND DYING: 3 Credits, 3 Hours - SYG2430 — MARRIAGE AND THE FAMILY: 3 Credits, 3 Hours Source: https://www.nfc.edu/admissions/catalog-and-schedule/ --- # Lean Manufacturing The Lean Manufacturing college credit certificate, which can be earned as part of the Associate in Science in Engineering Technology degree program, is a unified, comprehensive set of philosophies, rules, guidelines, tools and techniques for improving and optimizing discrete processes. Once completed, the student will be able to apply all the tools learned to understand customers’ requirements and learn the philosophy of eliminating non-value-added operations, equipment and resources. ## Courses - ETI1110 — INTRODUCTION TO QUALITY: 3 Credits, 3 Hours - ETI1622 — CONCEPTS OF LEAN MANUFACTURING AND SIGMA SIX: 3 Credits, 3 Hours - ETI1644 — PRODUCTION AND INVENTORY CONTROL: 3 Credits, 3 Hours - ETM1010C — MECHANICAL MEASUREMENT AND INSTRUMENTATION: 3 Credits, 3 Hours Source: https://www.nfc.edu/admissions/catalog-and-schedule/ --- # Medical Information Coder/Biller Students will acquire the skills needed in order to prepare for further education and careers in medical coding and billing. This certificate program is part of the Health Information Technology AS degree program (1351070700). ## Courses - BSC1084 — SURVEY OF THE HUMAN BODY: 3 Credits, Hours - Lecture Only - HIM1000 — INTRODUCTION TO HEALTH INFORMATION MANAGEMENT: 3 Credits Source: https://www.nfc.edu/admissions/catalog-and-schedule/ --- # College Credit Certificate: Paramedic **Certificate** The Paramedic Program at NFC was developed to prepare students in the art and science of out-of-hospital medicine. The goal of the program is to provide the graduate with the knowledge, skills, and professional attributes associated with an entry-level paramedic position. Graduates are trained to prevent and reduce mortality and morbidity due to illness or injury. ## Courses - EMS2603C — PARAMEDIC I: 8 Credits - EMS2604C — PARAMEDIC II: 8 Credits - EMS2605C — PARAMEDIC III: 8 Credits - EMS2656 — PARAMEDIC CLINICAL I: 2 Credits - EMS2658 — PARAMEDIC CLINICAL III: 5 Credits - EMS2659 — PARAMEDIC III FIELD INTERNSHIP: 5 Credits - EMS2676 — PARAMEDIC CLINICAL II: 6 Credits Source: https://www.nfc.edu/admissions/catalog-and-schedule/ --- # College Credit Certificate: Pneumatics, Hydraulics and Motors for Manufacturing **Certificate** The purpose of this certificate, which can be earned as part of the Associate in Science in Engineering Technology degree program, is to prepare students for employment with an occupational title as a Mechanical Technician or Industrial Maintenance Technician in various specialized areas, or to provide supplemental training for persons previously or currently employed in these occupations. ## Courses - EET1084C — INTRODUCTION TO ELECTRONICS: 3 Credits, 3 Hours - ETI1420C — MANUFACTURING PROCESSES AND MATERIALS: 3 Credits, 3 Hours - ETM2315C — HYDRAULICS AND PNEUMATICS: 3 Credits, 3 Hours - ETS1511 — MOTORS AND CONTROLS: 3 Credits, 3 Hours Source: https://www.nfc.edu/admissions/catalog-and-schedule/ --- # FCCPC The FCCPC program is a DCF approved training program that consists of a minimum of 120 hours of early childhood instruction, 480 contact hours with children ages birth through eight (8) and at least two (2) methods of formal assessment including a Formal Observation by a qualified observer. ## Courses - CHD2220 — CHILD GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT: 3 Credits, 3 Hours - EEC1601 — OBSERVING AND RECORDING: 3 Credits, 3 Hours - EEC2734 — HEALTH, SAFETY, AND NUTRITION: 3 Credits, 3 Hours - EEX1010 — TEACHING EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN: 3 Credits, 3 Hours Source: https://www.nfc.edu/admissions/catalog-and-schedule/ --- # ACG2021 — INTRODUCTION TO FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING: 3 Credits, 3 Hours (Offered online Mini-Mester A, Fall and Spring terms, and as a hyflex full-semester option during Fall term) This course is a comprehensive course providing students with the basic understanding of underlying principles, theories and concepts guiding the recording and analysis of business transactions and the preparation and interpretation of the principle financial statements. This course guides students through the complete accounting cycle for service and merchandising businesses. Prerequisite: There is no prerequisite for this course; however, students should have strong math skills inclu… --- # ACG2071 — INTRODUCTION TO MANAGERIAL ACCOUNTING: 3 Credits, 3 Hours (Offered online Mini-Mester B, Fall and Spring terms, and as a hyflex full-semester option during Spring term) The main concentration of Introduction to Managerial Accounting is to provide students with a complete understanding of how managers use quantitative and qualitative accounting information for decision making. Students will become knowledgeable of accounting concepts, calculation methods for budgeting and income from operations and preparing performance evaluations in a manufacturing operation. Prerequisite: ACG 2021. It is strongly recommended that students complete CGS 1100C or hav… Prerequisites: ACG 2021, CGS 1100C --- # ACG2100 — INTERMEDIATE ACCOUNTING I: 3 Credits, 3 Hours (Offered Fall term as a hyflex option) This course provides students with an in-depth understanding of accounting procedures and specialized treatment of financial statement items, cash and temporary assets, receivables, inventories (general and estimating procedures), current liabilities, income-tax procedures in accounting and the acquisition, use and retirement of long-term plant assets. Prerequisite: Minimum grade of “C” in ACG 2071. Prerequisites: ACG 2071 --- # ACG2110 — INTERMEDIATE ACCOUNTING II: 3 Credits, 3 Hours (Offered Spring term as a hyflex option) This course is a continuation of concepts learned in Intermediate Accounting I, further exploring asset valuation and liabilities, also including analysis and interpretation of financial statements, expanding into concepts associated with stockholders’ equity and miscellaneous accounting topics including accounting changes, error corrections, prior period adjustments and globalization of accounting standards. Prerequisite: Minimum grade of “C” in ACG 2100. Prerequisites: ACG 2100 --- # ACG2450 — MICROCOMPUTERS IN ACCOUNTING: 3 Credits, 3 Hours (Offered online during Mini-Mester B, Fall and Spring terms) This course applies accounting principles using popular accounting software such as QuickBooks, Peachtree or Great Plains to prepare and interpret accounting information. This course focuses on small business applications. A windows-based computer is required for this course. Prerequisite: It is strongly recommended that students complete CGS 1100C or have equivalent skills. Note: Macs and Chromebooks are not compatible with the programs used in the course. ACG 3024. ACCOUNTING FOR NON-FINANCIAL MAJORS: 3 Credits, 3 Hours (Fall Mini… --- # ACR0000C — FUNDAMENTALS OF REFRIGERATION: 225 Hours This course is an introduction to the fundamentals of refrigeration, refrigerants, and the component parts used in most common equipment. This is a lab and lecture-based course. --- # ACR0060C — INDOOR AIR QUALITY AND SYSTEM DESIGN: 225 Hours An introduction to psychometrics; load calculations and duct design, the operation, installation, trouble analysis, and repair of home and commercial refrigeration. This is a lab and lecture-based course. Prerequisite: ACR 0000, 0102, 0600, 0609 Prerequisites: ACR 0000 --- # ACR0102C — BASIC ELECTRICITY SYSTEMS AND CONTROLS: 225 Hours This course covers the basic controls, electrical and power systems applicable to air conditioning and refrigeration. You will also learn the theory of operation of these systems. Lab work in this course will provide the student with the opportunity to apply the skills in basic controls electrical and power systems. --- # ACR0600C — HEATING SYSTEMS: 225 Hours This course introduces you to a variety of heating systems including gas, electric and oil systems. You will learn to diagnose and repair malfunctions in these typical heating systems. This is a lab and lecture-based course. Prerequisite: ACR 0000, 0102 ACR 060C9. REFRIGERATION: TROUBLE ANALYSIS: 225 Hours. This is the study of the operation, installation, trouble analysis, and repair air conditioning, heat pumps, and heating systems. This is a lab and lecture-based course. Prerequisites: ACR 0000, 0102 Prerequisites: ACR 0000 --- # ACR0930C — SELECTED TOPIC IN AIR CONDITIONING: 50 Hours This selected topics course is centered on current interest in air conditioning. Topics may vary from term to term and will provide you the opportunity to apply theories and skills learned to both simulated problem-solving situations and actual jobs representative of the trade. Through these experiences you will develop competence and expertise in the skills of the trade. Prerequisites: ACR 0000, 0102, 0600, 0609 Prerequisites: ACR 0000 --- # ACR0940C — INTERNSHIP IN REFRIGERATION: 225 Hours This course provides you with the opportunity to acquire practical experience while working under the supervision of an air conditioning mechanic. Prerequisite: ACR 0000, 0102 ACR 0949C. CO-OP IN REFRIGERATION: 225 Hours This course provides you with the opportunity to acquire practical experience while working under the supervision of an air conditioning mechanic. Prerequisite: ACR 0000, 0102 Prerequisites: ACR 0000 --- # AMH1070 — HISTORY OF FLORIDA: 3 Credits, 3 Hours (Fall) A survey of the development of Florida from the discovery, exploration and colonization to the present. The course includes a study of Florida’s Spanish heritage, its territorial days, the period of the Civil War and Reconstruction and an evaluation of modern Florida’s industrial and urban characteristics. Prerequisite: Successful completion of NFC developmental reading and writing course options or appropriate reading and writing placement scores on a postsecondary readiness test. Exemptions may exist; consult an academic advisor. --- # AMH2010 — AMERICAN HISTORY I: 3 Credits, 3 Hours (Fall, Spring, Summer) 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. Prerequisite: Successful completion of NFC developmental reading and writing course options or appropriate reading and writing placement scores on a postsecondary readiness test.… --- # AMH2020 — AMERICAN HISTORY II: 3 Credits, 3 Hours (Fall, Spring, Summer) 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.. Prerequisite: Successful completion of NFC developmental reading and writing course options or appropriate rea… --- # AMH2020H — AMERICAN HISTORY II HONORS: 3 Credits, 3 Hours (Fall, Spring, Summer) 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.. Prerequisite: Acceptance into Honors Program; consult an academic advisor for more information. --- # AMH2091 — AFRICAN-AMERICAN HISTORY AND CULTURE: 3 Credits, 3 Hours (Spring) A survey course covering African-American history from the early American colonial period to the present. This course examines the contributions of African-Americans to American life and the role of African- Americans in the economic, political, military, social and cultural history of the United States. Prerequisite: Successful completion of NFC developmental reading and writing course options or appropriate reading and writing placement scores on a postsecondary readiness test. Exemptions may exist; consult an academic advisor. --- # AMH2097 — RACE, NATIONALITY AND ETHNICITY IN U S. HISTORY: 3 Credits, 3 Hours. (On Demand) This course provides the reference needed to develop an appreciation for ways in which the dual concepts of race and ethnicity have influenced the scope of American History. Prerequisite: Successful completion of NFC developmental reading and writing course options or appropriate reading and writing placement scores on a postsecondary readiness test. Exemptions may exist; consult an academic advisor. --- # AML2010 — AMERICAN LITERATURE I: 3 Credits, 3 Hours (On Demand) This course is a study of the development of America’s national literature from colonial times to the end of the Civil War. Prerequisite: Minimum grade of “C” in ENC 1102 or CRW 2001. Prerequisites: ENC 1102, CRW 2001 --- # AML2020 — AMERICAN LITERATURE II: 3 Credits, 3 Hours (On Demand) This course is a study of the rise of modern American literature. Literary trends and selected major writers of the period are stressed. (This is not a sequel course and may be taken without having AML 2010.) Prerequisite: Minimum grade of “C” in ENC 1102 or CRW 2001. Prerequisites: ENC 1102, CRW 2001 --- # AOM2316 — AGRICULTURAL MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT: 3 Credits, 3 Hours (On Demand) Agricultural Machinery and Equipment addresses facilities and equipment essential to a successful agricultural enterprise. Topics include land preparation, facility layout, storage facilities, animal facilities, agricultural machinery, harvesting technology and safety around equipment. --- # APA2501 — PAYROLL ACCOUNTING: 3 Credits, 3 Hours (Offered online during Mini-Mester B Fall term) This course provides students with an understanding of the procedures associated with payroll accounting, including calculating payroll and payroll taxes and procedures for payroll records and reports. Students will also gain an understanding of various laws regulating payroll applications. Prerequisite: Minimum grade of “C” in ACG 2021. Prerequisites: ACG 2021 --- # ARH2000 — HUMANITIES ART: 3 Credits, 3 Hours (Fall, Spring) In this course, students will develop an appreciation of and the ability to think critically about culture and be provided with the tools to understand, analyze, and discuss works of visual art and material culture. Prerequisite: Minimum grade of “C” in ENC 1101. Prerequisites: ENC 1101 --- # ART1300C — BASIC DRAWING I: 3 Credits, 3 Hours (Fall, Spring) A course involving work in basic freehand drawing. --- # ART1301C — BASIC DRAWING II: 3 Credits, 3 Hours (Fall, Spring) A continuation of ART 1300C. Prerequisite: Minimum grade of “C” in ART 1300C. Prerequisites: ART 1300C --- # ART1759C — CERAMICS I: 3 Credits, 3 Hours (Fall, Spring) A course involving work in clay. It will provide experience in creating hand-built and wheel-thrown pottery in addition to slip and glaze techniques in pottery decoration. --- # ART1751C — CERAMICS II: 3 Credits, 3 Hours (Fall, Spring) A continuation of ART 1759C with greater emphasis upon practical application. Prerequisite: Minimum grade of “C” in ART 1759C. Prerequisites: ART 1759C --- # ART1930R — SPECIAL TOPICS IN ART: 3 Credits, 3 Hours (On Demand) Special topics in art is for students who wish to further explore the field of art. Focus is placed on topical problems, current issues or emerging trends. This course can be repeated. This course is not automatically transferable. Prerequisite: Instructor consent. --- # ART2201C — BASIC DESIGN I: 3 Credits, 3 Hours (Fall, Spring) A study of form and fundamental design principles in two and three-dimensional media. Studio work and discussion will aid students in understanding cultural bases of design in contemporary society, fine arts professional practice and teaching. --- # ART2202C — BASIC DESIGN II: 3 Credits, 3 Hours (Fall, Spring) A continuation of ART 2201C, with emphasis upon application. Prerequisite: Minimum grade of “C” in ART 2201C. Prerequisites: ART 2201C --- # ART2500C — PAINTING COMPOSITION I: 3 Credits, 3 Hours (Fall, Spring) A studio course in two dimensional art, which will include basic painting techniques and fundamentals. This basic course is a catalyst course for professional levels in art media achievement. --- # ART2501C — PAINTING COMPOSITION II: 3 Credits, 3 Hours (Fall, Spring) The student may select a painting medium for a study in depth. This course is a continuation of ART 2500C. Prerequisite: Minimum grade of “C” in ART 2500C. Prerequisites: ART 2500C --- # ASC1560 — INTRODUCTION TO UNMANNED VEHICLE SYSTEMS: 3 Credits, 3 Hours (On Demand) This course provides a general introduction to unmanned vehicle systems (drones) and is concentrated on preparing the student to pass the FAA Part 107 Remote Drone Pilot Certification Exam, which is required to operate a drone for commercial or business purposes in the United States. Additionally, the course includes video-based training in Drone Maneuvers Mastery, designed to teach the student the “best practices” for using drones for aerial photography applications. --- # AST1002 — INTRODUCTION TO ASTRONOMY: 3 Credits, 3 Hours (Spring) 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. Prerequisite: Successful completion of an NFC developmental reading course option or appropriate reading placement score on a postsecondary readiness test. Exemptions may exist; consult an academic advisor. --- # AST1002L — INTRODUCTION TO ASTRONOMY LAB: 1 Credit, Two Hours (Spring) This course, which consists of outdoor and indoor labs, provides a hands-on introduction to astronomy as an observational science. The students perform in teams practical tasks and exercises in astronomy and scientific observations of astronomical phenomena related to the AST 1002 curriculum. Corequisite: AST 1002 or instructor consent. *All science courses with laboratories require an additional lab fee. --- # BOT1000C — INTRODUCTION TO BOTANY: 4 Credits, 4 Hours - Lecture and laboratory including field trips. (Spring) An introduction to plant classification, structure, function and ecology, including medicinal and poisonous plants of North Florida. Prerequisite: Successful completion of an NFC developmental reading course option or appropriate reading placement score on a postsecondary readiness test. Exemptions may exist; consult an academic advisor. --- # BSC1005C — INTRODUCTION TO BIOLOGY: 4 Credits, 4 Hours - Lecture and laboratory (Fall, Spring) This course applies the scientific method to critically examine and explain the natural world including but not limited to cells, organisms, genetics, evolution, ecology, and behavior. This course cannot be substituted for BSC 1010c. Prerequisite: Successful completion of an NFC developmental reading course option or appropriate reading placement score on a postsecondary readiness test. Exemptions may exist; consult an academic advisor. *All science courses with laboratories require an additional lab fee. --- # BSC1010C — PRINCIPLES OF BIOLOGY I: 4 Credits, 4 Hours - Lecture and laboratory (Fall, Spring) In this course students will apply the scientific method to critically examine and explain the natural world. This course will cover molecular biology, cellular biology, genetics, metabolism, and replication. Prerequisite: Successful completion of an NFC developmental reading course option or appropriate reading placement score on a postsecondary readiness test. Exemptions may exist; consult an academic advisor. *All science courses with laboratories require an additional lab fee. --- # BSC1011C — PRINCIPLES OF BIOLOGY II: 4 Credits, 4 Hours - Lecture and laboratory (Spring) This course is a continuation of BSC 1010C. This course reinforces the main principles of biology through an emphasis on biodiversity. Prokaryotes, protists, fungi, plants and animals are studied within a framework of understanding evolution, structure and function, and ecology. Prerequisite: Minimum grade of “C” in BSC 1010C. *All science courses with laboratories require an additional lab fee. --- # BSC1084 — SURVEY OF THE HUMAN BODY: 3 Credits, Hours - Lecture Only (Fall, Spring) This class will introduce students to the structure and function of the human body. Emphasis will be placed on current medical issues and diseases affecting our society today. Prerequisite: Successful completion of an NFC developmental reading course option or appropriate reading placement score on a postsecondary readiness test. Exemptions may exist; consult an academic advisor. --- # BSC2085C — HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY I: 4 Credits, 4 Hours - Lecture and laboratory (Fall, Spring, Summer) 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. *All science courses with laboratories require an additional lab fee. --- # BSC2086C — HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY II: 4 Credits, 4 Hours - Lecture and laboratory (Fall, Spring, Summer) A continuation of BSC 2085C. The structure and function of the major organ systems of the human body will be described and demonstrated with lecture and labs. Topics include the nervous system, the cardiovascular system, the immune system, the respiratory system, the digestive system, and the urinary system. Prerequisite: Minimum grade of “C” in BSC 2085C. *All science courses with laboratories require an additional lab fee. --- # BUL2241 — LEGAL ENVIRONMENT OF BUSINESS: 3 Credits, 3 Hours (Offered online during Mini-Mester B Fall and Spring terms) This course is designed to instruct students on the legalities of conducting business, including the relationship of constitutional law to business, the ethical and social responsibility of a business, dispute resolution procedures, impact on business operations and laws pertaining to employees. BUL 3130 LEGAL AND SOCIAL ASPECT OF ORGANIZATIONS: 3 Credits, 3 Hours (Spring Mini B) This course serves as an introduction to the contemporary legal and ethical environment of business. Topics may include the legal system, ethics, constituti… --- # CCJ1020 — INTRODUCTION TO CRIMINAL JUSTICE: 3 Credits, 3 Hours (Spring A) This course is designed as an introduction to the criminal justice system, exploring the history, development and changing philosophies of our system. The roles of law enforcement, the courts and correctional agencies will be explained and analyzed in terms of their procedures and the issues that arise in the execution of these procedures. The interrelationship of the various parts of the system will also be emphasized. Prerequisite: Successful completion of an NFC developmental reading course option or appropriate reading placement score on a postsecondary readiness test. Exemptio… --- # CCJ2010 — NATURE OF CRIME: 3 Credits, 3 Hours (Spring B) This course adopts a series of vantage points to assess the nature, meaning and extent of crime in society. The areas covered include the measurement of crime, media and fictional representations of crime, social histories of crime and punishment, crime in the inner cities, crime in the home, corporate crimes and crimes of the state. --- # CCJ2022 — CONCEPTS AND ISSUES IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE: 3 Credits, 3 Hours (Fall A) This course is designed as a critical review of the criminal justice system and its processes, policies and practices. The system’s strengths and weaknesses will be examined and current trends and issues will be discussed. --- # CCJ2053 — CRIMINAL JUSTICE ETHICS: 3 Credits, 3 Hours (Summer A) This course provides a survey of morality, ethics and human behavior. It includes a review of various ethical systems, the recognition of moral issues and the development of moral and ethical imagination and behavior. Various ethical dilemmas will be presented. Focus will be placed on the ethical issues and problems generally encountered by criminal justice professionals. --- # CET1171C — IT ESSENTIALS: 3 Credits, 3 Hours (Spring) Students will develop a working knowledge of how computers operate, how to assemble computers, and how to troubleshoot hardware and software issues. Students will learn the fundamentals of computer hardware and software as well as advanced concepts in security, networking, and the responsibilities of an IT Professional. *All computer courses require an additional lab fee. --- # CET1600C — CISCO INTRODUCTION TO NETWORKS: 3 Credits, 3 Hours (Spring) This course is the first of 4 courses designed to prepare the student to take the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) exam and prepares the student for a job/career in network support. The CCNA routing and switching curriculum is authorized under the Cisco Networking Academy Program. *All computer courses require an additional lab fee. --- # CET1610C — CISCO ROUTING AND SWITCHING ESSENTIALS: 3 Credits, 3 Hours (Spring) This course is the second of 4 courses designed to prepare the student to take the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) exam and prepares the student for a job/career in network support. The CCNA routing and switching curriculum is authorized under the Cisco Networking Academy Program. Prerequisite: Minimum grade of “C” in CET 1600C. *All computer courses require an additional lab fee. --- # CET2615C — CISCO SCALING NETWORKS: 3 Credits, 3 Hours (Fall) This course is the third of 4 courses designed to prepare the student to take the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) exam and for a job/career in network support. The CCNA routing and switching curriculum is authorized under the Cisco Networking Academy Program. Prerequisite: Minimum grade of “C” in CET 1610C. *All computer courses require an additional lab fee. --- # CET2620C — CISCO CONNECTING NETWORKS: 3 Credits, 3 Hours (Fall) This course is the 4th of 4 courses designed to prepare the student to take the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) exam and for a job/career in network support. The CCNA routing and switching curriculum is authorized under the Cisco Networking Academy Program. Prerequisite: Minimum grade of “C” in CET 2615C. *All computer courses require an additional lab fee. --- # CGS1100C — COMPUTER APPLICATIONS I: 3 Credits, 3 Hours (Offered online during Mini-Mester A Fall and Spring terms, Fall and Spring full-term semesters and summer term) This course is designed to familiarize students with Windows based microcomputers, using some of the more popular commercially available software packages, including an introduction to the Windows operating system and/or user interface. Emphasis is on practical exercises using word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, and databases. Note: A windows-based computer is required for this course. Macs and Chromebooks are not compatible with the programs used in the course. --- # CGS2515 — SPREADSHEET APPLICATIONS FOR BUSINESS: 3 Credits, 3 Hours (Offered online during Mini- Mester A Spring term.) This course is designed to provide students hands-on experience and skills in designing, planning, creating and programming spreadsheets for business applications using spreadsheet functions and commands. Note: A windows-based computer is required for this course. Macs and Chromebooks are not compatible with the programs used in the course. --- # CHD2220 — CHILD GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT: 3 Credits, 3 Hours (Fall, Spring) (8-week course) This course provides an overview of physical, social-emotional, language and communication, and cognitive growth and development of children prenatal until age eight. Topics include theories of growth and development, environmental influences, family and culture. Includes a mandatory 20-hours of classroom observations in a birth through age 5 learning environment. This course is one 1 of 4 required for the Preschool Specialization [Birth through Five Florida Child Care Professional Credential (FCCPC)]. --- # CHM1020 — CHEMISTRY FOR LIBERAL STUDIES: 3 Credits, 3 Hours (Fall, Spring) This course provides students with an introduction to chemical principles and applications for the non-science major. Students will engage in problem solving and critical thinking while applying chemical concepts. Topics will include the scientific method of problem solving, classification of matter, atomic theory, the periodic table, gases, chemical reactions, energy, and chemical bonds. Prerequisite: Minimum grade of “C” in MAT 1033, or high school algebra, or high school chemistry, or appropriate mathematics placement test score; successful completion of an NFC developmental… --- # CHM1033C — SURVEY OF CHEMISTRY: 4 Credits, 4 Hours - Lecture and Lab (Fall, Spring, Summer) This course is designed to serve the needs for nursing and allied-health related majors and is a preparatory course for students who will need to take additional chemistry courses. Topics covered include scientific method; matter and energy; measurement units and conversions; structure of elements, atoms, compounds and the periodic table; mole concept; chemical reactions and equations; functional classes and reactions in organic chemistry; biological compounds structures, properties, biogenesis, metabolism and their roles in life. Prerequisite: Minimum grade of “C” in M… --- # CHM1045 — GENERAL CHEMISTRY I: 3 Credits, 3 Hours - Lecture (Fall, Spring) 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 structure, measurement, stoichiometry, bonding, periodicity, thermochemistry, nomenclature, solutions, and the properties of gases. Prerequisite: High school chemistry or minimum grade of “C” in CHM 1033; successful… --- # CHM1045L — GENERAL CHEMISTRY I LAB: 1 Credit, 1 three-hour Session Per Week (Fall, Spring) Laboratory exercises which stress spectroscopy, gravimetric analysis, titrations, standardizations, filtrations, chemical reactions and the application of the scientific method. Prerequisite or corequisite: CHM 1045. *All science courses with laboratories require an additional lab fee. --- # CHM1046 — GENERAL CHEMISTRY II: 3 Credits, 3 Hours - Lecture (Fall, Spring) Sequel course to CHM 1045 which includes the following topics: chemical bonding and molecular structure; gaseous, liquid, and solid states of matter and the kinetic-molecular theory; solutions of acids, bases, and salts; chemical equilibrium, thermodynamics, electrochemistry, and an introduction to qualitative analysis. Prerequisite: Minimum grade of “C” in CHM 1045. Corequisite: CHM 1046L. --- # CHM1046L — GENERAL CHEMISTRY II LAB: 1 Credit, 1 three-hour Session Per Week (Fall, Spring) Laboratory exercises which stress isomerism, chemical synthesis, freezing point depression, chemical kinetics, equilibrium, acid-base chemistry, electrochemistry and the application of the scientific method. Prerequisite: Minimum grade of “C” in CHM 1045L. Prerequisite or corequisite: CHM 1046. *All science courses with laboratories require an additional lab fee. --- # CHM2210 — ORGANIC CHEMISTRY I: 3 Credits, 3 Hours - Lecture (Fall) A study of the compounds of carbon, their properties, preparation, and reactions of alkanes, alkenes, alkynes. A course designed for students majoring in medicine, chemistry, chemical engineering, and allied fields. Prerequisite: Minimum grades of “C” in CHM 1045 and CHM 1046. Prerequisites: CHM 1045, CHM 1046 --- # CHM2210L — ORGANIC CHEMISTRY I LAB: 1 Credit, 1 three-hour Session Per Week (Fall) Experimental topics on separation, purification, chemical and instrumental methods of organic chemical analysis as are normally carried out in the synthesis of organic compounds and their derivatives. Functional group qualitative analyses are included. Prerequisite or corequisite: CHM 2210. *All science courses with laboratories require an additional lab fee. --- # CHM2211 — ORGANIC CHEMISTRY II: 3 Credits, 3 Hours - Lecture (Spring) A continuation of CHM 2210 which covers aromatic compounds, spectroscopy, organometallic compounds, alcohols, ethers, aldehydes, ketones, enols, esters, amines, carbohydrates, lipids, and proteins. Prerequisite: Minimum grade of “C” in CHM 2210. Prerequisites: CHM 2210 --- # CHM2211L — ORGANIC CHEMISTRY II LAB: 1 Credit, 1 three-hour Session per Week (Spring) Continuation of CHM 2210L with a focus on multi-step syntheses reactions encompassing oxidations, aromatic substitution and eliminations, aldehydes and ketones, acids, esters, amines, SN1 and SN2. Prerequisite: Minimum grades of “C” in CHM 2210 and CHM 2210L. Corequisite: CHM 2211. *All science courses with laboratories require an additional lab fee. --- # CIS2352C — ETHICAL HACKING I: 3 Credits, 3 Hours (On Demand) This is a hands-on course that teaches students how to hack into information systems using ethical standards. The student will learn system and network penetration testing, the tools and techniques used to exploit vulnerabilities such as social engineering, buffer overflows, and how to defend against attacks. The skills developed by students completing this course will prepare them for the EC-Council Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) Certification exam. See advisor before registering. *All computer courses require an additional lab fee. CIS 2381C: COMPUTER FORENSICS AND INVESTIGATION… --- # CJC2350 — CORRECTIONAL FACILITY ORGANIZATION/OPERATIONS: 3 Credits, 3 Hours (Fall B) Basic instruction in the operational functions utilized in local, county and state jail and correctional facilities. The state and federal rules that guide these procedures will be reviewed. The course will focus on the preliminary knowledge, skills and techniques of line correctional officers. CJD 0210C. LAW ENFORCEMENT SUPPLEMENTAL REVIEW - EQUIVALENCY OF TRAINING: 50 Clock Hours. (On Demand) This course is designed as a review for previously certified law enforcement officers from other states or Florida whose certification has lapsed. It includes demonstrations of proficiency in… --- # CJD0213C — CORRECTIONS SUPPLEMENTAL REVIEW - EQUIVALENCY OF TRAINING: 40 Clock Hours (On Demand) This course is designed as a review for previously certified corrections officers from other states or Florida whose certification has lapsed. It includes demonstrations of proficiency in firearms, defensive tactics and first aid as well as a comprehensive review of academic objectives of the corrections recruit certification program in preparations for the state certification examination. --- # CJE1301 — POLICE PATROL OPERATIONS: 3 Credits, 3 Hours (Spring B) This course is a comprehensive presentation of what police do and how they do it. Emphasis will be placed on critical thinking, problem solving and community involvement. The latest research on patrol techniques, cultural diversity and changes in police administration will be explored. The course is geared toward careers in law enforcement. --- # CJE1600 — CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS: 3 Credits, 3 Hours (Spring A) This course will examine and analyze the structure and components that law enforcement use to conduct a criminal investigation. The course will focus on the history, legal, forensic and investigative tools used in the criminal investigation process. In addition, the course will look at several specific criminal investigations that will provide the student with examples of how the criminal investigation process occurs. --- # CJE2300 — POLICE ADMINISTRATION AND OPERATIONS: 3 Credits, 3 Hours (Fall B) This course is designed as an introduction to police organization and management, viewing the local police as a political entity within the larger scope of the city the agency serves. Examined during the course will be various organizational structures and management theories, with an emphasis on proactive rather than reactive management. --- # CJK0002 — INTRODUCTION TO LAW ENFORCEMENT: 12 Clock Hours (On Demand) NOTE: Any student enrolled in the Law Enforcement Program after June 30, 2021 must enroll in this course. This course provides an overview of the law enforcement basic recruit training program and the requirements to become a sworn officer. It describes basic criminal justice ethics and command structure. The course also provides a basic introduction to the criminal justice system. --- # CJK0016 — COMMUNICATION: 24 Clock Hours (On Demand) NOTE: Any student enrolled in the Law Enforcement Program after June 30, 2021 must enroll in the course. This course focuses on aspects of professional communication officers should use on the job. It explains challenges to effective communication and concepts such as procedural justice, empathy, and professionalism. --- # CJK0018 — LEGAL: 64 Clock Hours (On Demand) NOTE: Any student enrolled in the Law Enforcement Program after June 30, 2021 must enroll in the course. The course provides foundational knowledge of the law and how officers apply the law to specific situations. The course describes the basics of enforcing laws without infringing on individual rights. --- # CJK0019 — INTERVIEWING AND REPORT WRITING: 56 Clock Hours (On Demand) NOTE: Any student enrolled in the Law Enforcement Program after June 30, 2021 must enroll in the course. This course provides an introduction to lawful and effective interviews as part of the investigative process as well as the fundamentals of notetaking and report writing. --- # CJK0020 — LAW ENFORCEMENT VEHICLE OPERATIONS: 48 Clock Hours (On Demand) 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. --- # CJK0021 — SERVING YOUR COMMUNITY: 34 Clock Hours (On Demand) NOTE: Any student enrolled in the Law Enforcement Program after June 30, 2021 must enroll in the course. This course provides an introduction to some of the diverse community’s officers serve and provides an overview of how to respond with professionalism while keeping everyone on the scene safe. --- # CJK0031 — CMS FIRST AID FOR CRIMINAL JUSTICE OFFICERS: 40 Clock Hours (On Demand) This course prepares the student to apply basic first aid knowledge and techniques to emergencies. --- # CJK0040 — CMS CRIMINAL JUSTICE FIREARMS: 80 Clock Hours (On Demand) This course includes firearms safety procedures; use of deadly force; basic handling procedures for the handgun (revolver and semiautomatic pistol); shotgun; and semiautomatic rifle/carbine, including their component parts and functions. It also covers the types of ammunition commonly used by law enforcement, ammunition components and the use of various types of ammunition for handguns, shotguns or rifles. The recruit will attain proficiency in marksmanship and in safely using, handling and maintaining designated firearms. --- # CJK0051 — CMS CRIMINAL JUSTICE DEFENSIVE TACTICS: 80 Clock Hours (On Demand) This course includes lecture and practical application of defensive tactics for criminal justice officers as prescribed by the Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission. The defensive tactics curriculum offers criminal justice basic recruits effective, tactically sound and legally defensible training in defensive tactics and control techniques. This course teaches recruits to select and properly execute techniques that are reasonable and necessary given the circumstances and factors of a situation. --- # CJK0063 — FUNDAMENTALS OF PATROL: 40 Clock Hours (On Demand) NOTE: Any student enrolled in the Law Enforcement Program after June 30, 2021 must enroll in the course. 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. --- # CJK0072 — CRIMES AGAINST PERSONS: 48 Clock Hours (On Demand) NOTE: Any student enrolled in the Law Enforcement Program after June 30, 2021 must enroll in the course. 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. --- # CJK0073 — CRIMES INVOLVING PROPERTY AND SOCIETY: 12 Clock Hours (On Demand) NOTE: Any student enrolled in the Law Enforcement Program after June 30, 2021 must enroll in the course. 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. --- # CJK0079 — CRIME SCENE FOLLOW-UP INVESTIGATIONS: 34 Clock Hours (On Demand) NOTE: Any student enrolled in the Law Enforcement Program after June 30, 2021 must enroll in the course. 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. --- # CJK0093 — CRITICAL INCIDENTS: 44 Clock Hours (On Demand) NOTE: Any student enrolled in the Law Enforcement Program after June 30, 2021 must enroll in the course. 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. --- # CJK0096 — CRIMINAL JUSTICE OFFICER PHYSICAL FITNESS TRAINING: 60 Clock Hours (On Demand) This is a required physical training course for Basic Recruit Law Enforcement. This course is a 60-hour course for the CMS Criminal Justice Program and consists of lectures on nutrition, stress management, physical fitness and individual physical assessments including but not limited to vertical jumps, one- minute sit-ups, 300-meter runs, standard push-ups (may be modified for female basic recruits), and 1.5 mile runs/walks. CJK 0111. Interviewing and Report Writing in Corrections: 16 Clock Hours (On Demand) This course introduces students to the importance of documentation and re… --- # CJK0340 — OFFICER WELLNESS AND PHYSICAL ABILITIES: 30 Clock Hours (On Demand) This is a 30 hour course designed to evaluate the students’ level of physical fitness and then develop a program of improvement through exercise and instruction in the areas of nutrition, stress management and basic training techniques. The student will demonstrate push-ups, sit-ups, a vertical jump, a 1.5 mile walk/ run, and a 300 meter run and will participate in aerobic and strength training to be better prepared for several physical tasks that are related to the job of a correctional officer. CJK 0355. Legal for Correctional Officers: 22 Clock Hours (On Demand) This course pro… --- # CJK0393 — CROSS-OVER CORRECTIONS TO LAW ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM UPDATES: 8 Clock Hours (On Demand) This course is designed for instructors to deliver expanded or updated instruction on curriculum topics contained in this cross-over program. The eight hours do not have to be taught in one block but may be distributed as needed throughout the program with the approval of the training center director. For example, additional time may be used to integrate updated techniques or instruction from the high liability textbook, apply relevant case law, or review topics from the curriculum textbook not specifically designated for classroom instruction in this cross-over program. Because t… --- # CJK0400 — TRAFFIC INCIDENTS: 12 Clock Hours (On Demand) NOTE: Any student enrolled in the Law Enforcement Program after June 30, 2021 must enroll in the course. 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. --- # CJK0401 — TRAFFIC STOPS: 24 Clock Hours (On Demand) NOTE: Any student enrolled in the Law Enforcement Program after June 30, 2021 must enroll in the course. This course is an introduction to the fundamentals of conducing traffic stops with professionalism while maintaining the safety of all involved. The course covers the basics of unknown and high-risk traffic stops. --- # CJK0402 — TRAFFIC CRASH INVESTIGATIONS: 30 Clock Hours (On Demand) NOTE: Any student enrolled in the Law Enforcement Program after June 30, 2021 must enroll in the course. 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. --- # CJK0403 — DUI TRAFFIC STOPS: 24 Clock Hours (On Demand) NOTE: Any student enrolled in the Law Enforcement Program after June 30, 2021 must enroll in the course. This course provides an overview of detecting impaired driving, administering field sobriety tests, making arrests, and recording the evidence of a DUI offense. --- # CJK0421 — CONDUCTED ELECTRICAL WEAPON/DART FIRED STUN GUN: 4 Clock Hours (On Demand) NOTE: Any student enrolled in the Law Enforcement Program after June 30, 2021 must enroll in the course. 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. --- # CJL1100 — CRIMINAL LAW: 3 Credits, 3 Hours (Summer A) This course will explore the history and development of substantive criminal law and the concept of criminal liability. The elements of criminal law in crimes against persons, property and society will be discussed. Government sanctions of individual conduct as formulated by legislatures will be examined as well as current case law handed down through court decisions. --- # CJL2062 — CONSTITUTIONAL LAW: 3 Credits, 3 Hours (Fall A) This course will analyze the provisions of the Constitution to include their development through court interpretations and their application to criminal justice and law enforcement. The course will focus primarily on those amendments that are most relevant to criminal justice, along with a general overview of the Constitution. --- # CJL2500 — AMERICA’S COURTS AND THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM: 3 Credits, 3 Hours (Summer A) The course is designed as an in-depth look at America’s court system, and the adjudication process. The history, structure and role of both state and federal court systems will be discussed as well as the roles and influences of all court participants. The dynamic process of applying the abstract rules of law to concrete case situations will be explored by analyzing decisions made at each step of the adjudication process, emphasizing the effect of these decisions on the criminal justice system in general and on the public’s view of justice. --- # CLP1140 — ABNORMAL PSYCHOLOGY: 3 Credits, 3 Hours (Spring, Summer) The purpose of this course is to enable students to conceptualize a variety of psychological disorders from a research practitioner framework. The course covers conditions such as depression, suicide, bipolar disorder, borderline personality disorder, schizophrenia and psychological therapies. THIS COURSE DOES NOT FULFILL GENERAL EDUCATION SOCIAL SCIENCE REQUIREMENTS. Prerequisite: Successful completion of NFC developmental reading and writing course option or appropriate placement score on a postsecondary readiness test. Exemptions may exist; consult an academic advisor. Min… --- # CRW2001 — INTRODUCTION TO CREATIVE FICTION AND POETRY: 3 Credits, 3 Hours (On Demand) This course introduces students to fiction and poetry through assigned readings, revised drafts and writing exercises. Students will learn to read as writers and apply a number of fiction and poetry techniques to their own creative work and publication. The class is meant to encourage constructive criticism, challenge commonly held assumptions about fiction and poetry and sharpen creative writing skills. Prerequisite: Minimum grade of “C” in ENC 1101. Prerequisites: ENC 1101 --- # CTS1120C — SECURITY+: 3 Credits, 3 Hours (On Demand) This course provides the student with an understanding of the computer, network, infrastructure, and information security issues faced by industries worldwide. Expertise necessary to combat and protect intellectual property from theft and destruction are also developed. The skills developed will prepare the student for the CompTIA Security+ (SY0-401) Certification exam. Prerequisite: A minimum grade of “C” in CET 1171C is recommended prior to enrolling in this course. *All computer courses require an additional lab fee. --- # CTS1387C — LINUX/UNIX FUNDAMENTALS: 3 Credits, 3 Hours (On Demand) This course provides a thorough coverage of the new version of the leading Linux certification from Linux Professional Institute. This course covers both objectives and materials tested in the two required LPIC- 1 exams: LPI 101 and LPI 102. This includes Linux command line tools, managing software, configuring hardware, managing files and file systems, working with the X Window System, administering the system, and basic networking. *All computer courses require an additional lab fee. --- # CTS2664C — CCNA SECURITY: 3 Credits, 3 Hours (On Demand) This is a hands-on course that equips students with the knowledge and skills needed for entry-level security specialist careers. Students will apply the skills required to develop a security infrastructure, recognize security threats and vulnerabilities, and prepare the network devices to mitigate security threats. The skills developed by students who complete this course will prepare them for the Cisco Systems CCNA-Security Certification exam. Prerequisite: Minimum grade of “C” in CET 1600C and CET 1610C. *All computer courses require an additional lab fee. --- # DEP2004 — HUMAN DEVELOPMENT: 3 Credits, 3 Hours (Fall, Spring, Summer) This course is a survey of the development of language, personality, intelligence and motor functions from the prenatal period to old age and death. Prerequisite: Successful completion of NFC developmental reading and writing course options or appropriate reading and writing placement scores on a postsecondary readiness test. Exemptions may exist; consult an academic advisor. --- # ECO2013 — MACROECONOMICS: 3 Credits, 3 Hours (Fall, Spring, Summer) In this course, students will learn the foundations of macroeconomics as the branch of economics concerned with how decision-making, in an environment of scarcity, maps onto the aggregate economy. Students will examine theories and evidence related the following core set of topics: national income determination, money, monetary and fiscal policy, macroeconomic conditions, international trade and the balance of payments, and economic growth and development. Prerequisite: Successful completion of an NFC developmental reading course option or appropriate reading placement… --- # ECO2023 — MICROECONOMICS: 3 Credits, 3 Hours (Fall, Spring, Summer) This course introduces the fundamentals of microeconomic theory and its application to real-world issues, equipping students with a solid understanding of key social and behavioral science principles. Through the analysis of market behavior, supply and demand, consumer and producer decisions, and resource allocation, students will explore how economic agents interact within various types of market structures. Emphasis will be placed on analyzing current and historical economic issues, including policy impacts on social and economic welfare. This course enhances students… Prerequisites: ECO 2013 --- # EDF2005 — INTRODUCTION TO THE TEACHING PROFESSION: 3 Credits, 3 Hours (Fall) This course provides an overview of Florida’s educator certification pathways and career options in education in accordance with Florida Statutes. Topics include: key educational philosophies; professional ethics; legal responsibilities, including mandatory reporting for child abuse and neglect; the Florida Educator Accomplished Practices (FEAP); key instructional practices associated with effective teaching of students with exceptionalities; Florida’s state academic standards; and historical, legal and financial foundations of the Florida education systems. Students will explore effec… --- # EDG1940 — FIELD EXPERIENCE: 3 Credits, 3 Hours (On Demand) This course provides field placement in educational settings that reflects student’s career goals and area of specialization. Students are guided by NFC instructors and professional mentors to create, reflect upon and refine a set of goals and principles that will guide them into their educational career. --- # EDP2002 — EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY: 3 Credits, 3 Hours (Fall, Spring, Summer) A survey of the psychology of education, learning, and motivation. The course analyzes the different variations in ability among students and discusses their achievement of personal and social adjustment. Prerequisite: Successful completion of NFC developmental reading and writing course options or appropriate reading and writing placement scores on a postsecondary readiness test. Exemptions may exist; consult an academic advisor. PSY 2012 IS RECOMMENDED, BUT NOT REQUIRED. --- # EEC1310 — EFFECTIVE CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT, GUIDANCE AND DISCIPLINE: 3 Credits, 3 Hours (Summer/even year) This course is designed to help early childhood education educators in establishing positive classroom environments and programs. The course emphasizes guidance and discipline techniques to create a positive learning environment, to set limits and to evoke appropriate behaviors. This course also examines the role of families in creating an effective early childhood program, including communication techniques. Includes 15-hours of classroom observations in a birth through age 5 learning environment. --- # EEC1407 — PHYSICAL, SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL HEALTH FOR YOUNG CHILDREN: 3 Credits, 3 Hours (On Demand) This methods course explores the physical, social and emotional health for children birth through age eight. Topics include fine and gross motor development, pro-social skills, self-concept, self-control, self-esteem, play, relationships, temperament, physical well-being, mental health and environmental influences. The course also includes assessment of development as well as designing appropriate accommodations to meet the needs of all children enrolled in the early childhood program. --- # EEC1601 — OBSERVING AND RECORDING: 3 Credits, 3 Hours (Fall, Spring) (8-week course) This course studies a variety of tools used for observing and recording children’s behavior in an objective, anti-bias manner. Students will learn best practices for conducting observations, techniques for sharing results, strategies for analyzing results to develop and implement educational plans, and suggestions for how to work with professionals to provide the best services for children birth through age eight. Course includes an examination of both formal and informal screening instruments. Includes a mandatory 60 hours of classroom observations in a birth t… Prerequisites: CHD 2220 --- # EEC2011 — EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATOR PROFESSIONALISM: 2 Credits, 2 Hours (On Demand) This course introduces early child professionals to the importance of professional development for themselves and the families they serve. The course emphasizes the child-family-teacher relationship to provide the best learning environment for children, to incorporate techniques for working with families and to identify community resources available for assistance. --- # EEC2218 — LANGUAGE AND LITERACY FOR YOUNG CHILDREN: 3 Credits, 3 Hours (Summer/odd year) This methods course includes techniques for promoting language and literacy development of children birth through age eight by incorporating the principles of child growth and development. Topics include phonemic awareness, fluency, vocabulary, comprehension, reading/writing process, language acquisition, environmental print, storytelling and children’s literature. The course also includes assessment of development, as well as designing appropriate accommodations to meet the needs of all children enrolled in the early childhood program. Includes 15 hours of classroom observa… Prerequisites: CHD 2220 --- # EEC2226 — MATH, SCIENCE, AND TECHNOLOGY FOR YOUNG CHILDREN: 3 Credits, 3 Hours (On Demand) This methods course provides students with the knowledge of developmentally appropriate science and math concepts for children birth through age eight and techniques for incorporating them throughout the curriculum. Topics include one-to-one correspondence, number concept, sorting, patterns, measuring, estimating, scientific process, observing, predicting, problem-solving and appropriate use of technology in the classroom. The course also includes assessment of development, as well as designing appropriate accommodations to meet the needs of all children enrolled in the early chil… Prerequisites: CHD 2220 --- # EEC2240 — SOCIAL STUDIES AND CREATIVE EXPRESSION FOR YOUNG CHILDREN:3 Credits, 3 Hours (On Demand) This methods course provides students with the knowledge of developmentally appropriate social studies and creative expression concepts for children birth through age eight and techniques for incorporating them throughout the curriculum. Topics include culture, time, people, places, individual and global identify, sense of community, dramatic play, music, art and creative movement. The course also includes assessment of development, as well as designing appropriate accommodations to meet the needs of all children enrolled in the early childhood program. Prerequisite: Minimum grade… Prerequisites: CHD 2220 --- # EEC2521 — CHILD CARE MANAGEMENT: 3 Credits, 3 Hours (Fall, Spring) The course provides an overview of the core competencies required of current and potential child care program directors managing early childhood programs. Topics include budgeting, legal issues, personnel, working with families and community partners, food service, health issues and program safety management. This course fulfills the Overview of Child Care Management (OCCM) course requirement for the Florida Department of Children and Families Child Care Director Credential. --- # EEC2734 — HEALTH, SAFETY, AND NUTRITION: 3 Credits, 3 Hours (Fall, Spring, Summer) (8-week course) This course provides an overview of health, safety and nutrition issues related to early childhood programs. Students will learn how to implement policies and procedures to ensure safe and healthy learning environments are available for children. Topics include proper emergency preparedness procedures, recognition and prevention of childhood diseases, child abuse and neglect, and USDA recommendations for food service and management. This course is 1 of 4 required for the Preschool Specialization [Birth through Five Florida Child Care Professional Credent… --- # EET1084C — INTRODUCTION TO ELECTRONICS: 3 Credits, 3 Hours (Fall) This course provides an introduction to the basic fundamentals, terminology, and applications used in the electronics industry. Topic coverage will include circuit theory principles, electronic components, transistor usage, amplifiers, power supplies, digital logic techniques, and electronic instruments. --- # EEV0210 — Certified Production Technology: 300 Clock Hours (Fall, Spring) The purpose of the Certified Production Technician (CPT) ® 4.0 certification program is to recognize through certification, individuals who demonstrate mastery of the foundational, core competencies of advanced manufacturing production at the entry-level to front-line supervisor through successful completion of the certification assessments. The goal of the CPT 4.0 certification program is to raise the level of performance of production technicians to help employers ensure their workforce increases the company’s productivity and competitiveness. The CPT 4.0 program consists of… --- # EEX1010 — TEACHING EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN: 3 Credits, 3 Hours (Fall, Spring, Summer) (8-week course) This course is designed to provide an orientation to exceptional child education. Emphasis will be placed on appropriate needs, placement and resources for exceptional children with a focus on designing programs that enable all children to become active participants in the learning process. This course is 1 of 4 required for the Preschool Specialization [Birth through Five Florida Child Care Professional Credential (FCCPC)]. Meets FLDOE renewal requirement for one (1) semester hour in teaching SWD. --- # EEX2030 — INTRODUCTION TO EXCEPTIONAL LEARNERS: 3 Credits, 3 Hours (On Demand) This course is designed to provide an overview of the characteristics and needs of exceptional learners in the K-12 classroom. Focus is on the development of knowledge and skills necessary for inclusive general and special educators to meet the educational needs of students with varying exceptionalities. Specialized instructional methods and strategies for students with exceptionalities are emphasized. This course meets the Florida Educator Certification Renewal Requirement. --- # EME2040 — INTRODUCTION TO TECHNOLOGY FOR EDUCATORS: 3 Credits, 3 Hours (On Demand) Application of instructional design principles for the use of technology to enhance the quality of teaching and learning in the classroom. The course includes hands-on experience with educational media; emerging technologies; and hardware, software and peripherals for the personal computer as well as data-driven decision-making processes. Identification of appropriate software for classroom applications, classroom procedures for integrating technologies with emphasis on legal and ethical use and effective instructional strategies for teachers and students in regard to research, an… Prerequisites: CGS 1100C --- # EMS0050 — EMERGENCY MEDICAL RESPONDER: 100 Hours This course provides students with the knowledge needed to be entry-level emergency medical responders (EMRS). Students will acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to provide immediate lifesaving interventions while awaiting additional ems resources to arrive. EMRS also aid higher-level personnel at the scene of emergencies and during transport. Emergency Medical Responders are a vital part of the comprehensive ems response. Under medical oversight, EMRS perform basic interventions with minimal equipment. Preequisites: HSC 0003. --- # EMS1119 — EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN I: 6 Credits, 6 Hours (Fall, Spring) This course is designed to provide preparation for employment as an emergency medical technician or to provide supplemental training for persons previously or currently employed in the health occupations field. Corequisites: EMS 1119L, EMS 1411, EMS 1421. --- # EMS1119L — EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN I LAB: 3 Credits (Fall, Spring) This course provides supervised instruction and practical application of those skills practiced by the EMT in the job environment. Corequisites: EMS 1119, EMS 1411, EMS 1421. --- # EMS1411 — EMERGENCY ROOM: 1 Credit (Fall, Spring) This clinical course provides the student the opportunity to perform basic patient care and participate as a team member in a contract agency emergency room. Corequisites: EMS 1119, EMS 1119L, EMS 1421. --- # EMS1421 — RESCUE CLINICAL: 1 Credit (Fall, Spring) This clinical course provides the student the opportunity to perform basic patient care and participate as a team member on a contract agency emergency ambulance. Corequisites: EMS 1119, EMS 1119L, EMS 1411. --- # EMS2603C — PARAMEDIC I: 8 Credits (On Demand) The didactic portion of this course includes the roles and responsibilities of the paramedic; medical, legal and ethical issues are explored. General principles of pathophysiology, pharmacology and airway management are presented. Advanced patient assessment, clinical decisions, communications and documentation are introduced. Discussion of the respiratory system and assessment/treatment of respiratory distress is included. The laboratory portion of this course includes history taking and physical examination; airway, oxygenation and ventilation; BLS trauma skills; IV therapy; IV… --- # EMS2604C — PARAMEDIC II: 8 Credits (On Demand) This course will continue to build on the knowledge and skills learned in the program’s previous course(s). Students will be expected to apply the prerequisite skills from previous program semesters to the current semester. In this course students will focus on various medical emergencies encountered by EMS professionals. The medical topics will include pulmonology cardiology neurology immunology endocrine gastrointestinal genitourinary \\ renal infectious diseases \\ sepsis psychiatric toxicology hematology EENT and non-traumatic musculoskeletal problems. The lab portion of the c… --- # EMS2605C — PARAMEDIC III: 8 Credits (On Demand) The didactic portion of this course covers the topics of trauma, obstetrics, pediatrics and EMS operations and introduces the student to Prehospital Trauma Life Support concepts. The laboratory components include trauma physical assessments, trauma endotracheal intubation, pleural decompression, normal delivery with newborn care and abnormal delivery with newborn care. Prerequisite: EMS 2604C. Corequisite: EMS 2676. --- # EMS2656 — PARAMEDIC CLINICAL I: 2 Credits (On Demand) This practicum provides the opportunity within the hospital setting for each student to develop clinical competency and introduces the student to more advanced skills under direct supervision in the emergency department. Prerequisite: EMS 2603C. Corequisite: EMS 2604C. --- # EMS2676 — PARAMEDIC CLINICAL II: 6 Credits (On Demand) This practicum provides in-hospital and out-of-hospital settings for each student to develop competency in clinical skills necessary to serve as a member of an advanced life support team. Directed clinical experiences includes EMS emergency departments ICU and behavioral centers. Prerequisite: EMS 2656. Corequisite: EMS 2605C. --- # EMS2658 — PARAMEDIC CLINICAL III: 5 Credits (On Demand) This practicum provides the opportunity within the hospital setting for each student to develop competency in clinical skills necessary to serve as a member of an advanced life support team. Prerequisite: EMS 2676. Corequisite: EMS 2659. --- # EMS2659 — PARAMEDIC III FIELD INTERNSHIP: 5 Credits (On Demand) This capstone field internship provides the student with intensive out-of- hospital clinical experience which fosters the development of leadership skills by encouraging the transition from observer to team leader in the professional paramedic role. Students independently perform a focused history and physical exam and implement appropriate field treatment plans. Prerequisite: EMS 2676. Corequisite: EMS 2658. --- # ENC0027 — DEVELOPMENTAL READING & WRITING: Developmental Education, Zero Credit, 4 Hours (Fall, Spring, Summer) This developmental course provides integrated reading and writing instruction. The skills taught in this course include reading comprehension, vocabulary, and standard American English grammar and usage. Students will demonstrate mastery of these skills through reading activities and written responses to those readings developed into well-organized paragraphs and essays in various rhetorical modes. This course is designed for students whose assessment scores indicate a need for reading and/or writing remediation. THIS COURSE DOES NOT MEET GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS. --- # ENC0054 — WRITING SEMINAR: Developmental Education, Zero Credit, 1 Hour (Fall, Spring) This developmental writing seminar is offered as a co-requisite model providing just-in-time supplemental instruction for students concurrently enrolled in ENC 1101. Students receive instructional support related to the expected learning outcomes and assignments in ENC 1101. Topics include, but are not limited to, MLA format, developing thesis statements, essay format, and basic grammar skills. Students who enroll in this developmental writing seminar must be concurrently enrolled in ENC 1101. THIS COURSE DOES NOT MEET GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS. --- # ENC0056 — DEVELOPMENTAL WRITING MODULE: Developmental Education, Zero Credit, 2 Hours (Fall, Spring, Summer) This developmental writing course’s content is delivered in an online, modularized format. Students complete adaptive learning assignments that allow them to accelerate through sections and skip textbook readings they already show mastery in. Topics include basic grammar, sentence skills, mechanics and spelling, language usage and style. Additionally, instruction will be provided in paragraph development and essay development to meet individual student needs. THIS COURSE DOES NOT MEET GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS. --- # ENC1101 — FRESHMAN ENGLISH I: 3 Credits, 3 Hours (Fall, Spring, Summer) This course introduces students to rhetorical concepts and audience-centered approaches to writing including composing processes, language conventions and style, and critical analysis and engagement with written texts and other forms of communication. Prerequisite: Successful completion of NFC developmental reading and writing course options or appropriate reading and writing placement scores on a postsecondary readiness test. Exemptions may exist; consult an academic advisor. --- # ENC1101H — FRESHMAN ENGLISH I HONORS: 3 Credits, 3 Hours (Fall, Spring, Summer) This course introduces students to rhetorical concepts and audience-centered approaches to writing including composing processes, language conventions and style, and critical analysis and engagement with written texts and other forms of communication. Prerequisite: Acceptance into Honors Program; consult an academic advisor for more information. --- # ENC1102 — FRESHMAN ENGLISH II: 3 Credits, 3 Hours (Fall, Spring, Summer) A college credit composition course in which the student composes expository writing in various modes and is exposed to various literary genres and their characteristics. Freshman English II requires the study of short fiction, poetry and drama, a continuation of the writing of expository prose, and the development of effective research technique culminating in the writing of a formal research paper. Prerequisite: Minimum grade of “C” in ENC 1101. Prerequisites: ENC 1101 --- # ENL2012 — BRITISH LITERATURE I: 3 Credits 3 Hours. (On Demand) This course is designed to acquaint the student with the great masterpieces of English literature from Beowulf to the Age of Johnson. Prerequisite: Minimum grade of “C” in ENC 1102 or CRW 2001. Prerequisites: ENC 1102, CRW 2001 --- # ENL2022 — BRITISH LITERATURE II: 3 Credits 3 Hours. (On Demand) This course is a study of selected masterpieces of English literature from the Romantic Era to the Modern Era. This is not a sequel course and may be taken without having taken ENL 2011. Prerequisite: Minimum grade of “C” in ENC 1102 or CRW 2001. Prerequisites: ENC 1102, CRW 2001 --- # ENT1000 — INTRODUCTION TO ENTREPRENEURSHIP: 3 Credits, 3 Hours (Summer) This course exposes students to the knowledge and skills necessary to become a successful entrepreneur. Students will gain an understanding of the stages of the entrepreneurial process through a practical, hands-on learning environment. This includes gaining knowledge on the challenges of entrepreneurship, such as idea and product development, building business models, determining marketing prospects through research, discovering funding opportunities, legal concerns and other management issues. Students will also develop the skills necessary to turn the idea/opportunity into a viabl… --- # ETD1320C — INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER AIDED DESIGN: 3 Credits, 3 Hours (On Demand) This course uses the major features of computer aided design software to make graphic displays, including basic geometric figures, orthographic view of 3-dimensional objects, and production of mechanical drawings of various 3-dimensional applications. --- # ETI0301 — INDUSTRIAL MACHINERY MAINTENANCE ASSISTANT I: 150 Hours This course has heavy emphasis on industrial safety. Math concepts used in industrial manufacturing will be taught and students will be introduced to blueprint reading, wiring schematics, safe use of hand tools and proper selection of tools. Lifting and rigging techniques and use will also be covered. --- # ETI0302 — INDUSTRIAL MACHINERY MAINTENANCE ASSISTANT II: 150 Hours This course while still heavily emphasizing safety, begins to introduce students to forces of machines. Students will learn mechanical drive systems and principals of mechanical advantage, electrical theory, schematics, and multi meter test equipment use. Students will learn to use various precision measurement tools, sketching, and begin working with 3-d design and printing as well as some elementary machining. Prerequisite: ETI 0301. Prerequisites: ETI 0301 --- # ETI0303 — INDUSTRIAL MACHINERY MAINTENANCE ASSISTANT III: 150 Hours Students will begin to use and understand trouble shooting techniques and root cause failure analysis to determine a problem and possible solutions. Use of pareto charts and statistical process control will be taught. Upon completion of this course students will earn occupational completion point a, industrial machinery maintenance assistant. Prerequisites: ETI 0301 and ETI 0302. Prerequisites: ETI 0301, ETI 0302 --- # ETI0304 — INDUSTRIAL MACHINERY MAINTENANCE ASSISTANT COMBINED: 450 Hours This course combines the theory and lab exercises of courses I-III for the student who is able to enroll full time and complete the three courses in one semester. --- # ETI0310 — MACHINERY MAINTENANCE MECHANIC I: 150 Hours Students will be introduced to concepts in quality control. Many interpersonal skill concepts relevant to the workplace will be introduced in this class. Workplace behavior, team building, working in teams, conflict resolution, and active listening skills will be covered. Welding and its varied processes and particular safety concerns when welding will also be taught. Students will complete machining projects using blueprints and necessary tools and equipment. Prerequisites: ETI 0301, ETI 0302, and ETI 0303. Prerequisites: ETI 0301, ETI 0302, ETI 0303 --- # ETI0311 — MACHINERY MAINTENANCE MECHANIC II: 150 Hours This course will continue studies on quality control principals. Students will complete multiple projects on piping using copper and pvc pipe. Students will learn proper soldering techniques and correct steps for joining pvc. Measuring for correct pipe fitment will be covered. Students will be responsible for machining, using prints and schematics, reading a work order, creating a job task list, tool selection, disassembly and re-assembly of components. Upon completion of this course, students will earn occupational completion point b, machinery maintenance mechanic. Prerequisites: ETI 0301,… --- # ETI0456 — MACHINERY MAINTENANCE MECHANIC: 300 Hours This course combines the theory and lab exercises of courses I-III for the student who is able to enroll full time and complete the three courses in one semester. Prerequisites: ETI 0304 Prerequisites: ETI 0304 --- # ETI0457 — MACHINERY MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN: 150 Hours The Machinery Maintenance Technician course prepares students for entry into the Industrial Machinery Maintenance and Repair industry. Content emphasizes beginning skills and concepts as a recommended requisite. Students study elementary predictive-preventive-maintenance planning, maintain and troubleshoot hydraulic and robotic systems, and understanding employability skills. --- # ETI0470 — INDUSTRIAL MAINTENANCE SPECIALIST I: 150 Hours The Industrial Maintenance Specialist I course is designed to build on the skills and knowledge students learned in the Machinery Maintenance Technician course for entry into the Industrial Machinery Maintenance and Repair industry. Students explore career opportunities and requirements of a professional industrial machinery mechanic. Students study machinery startup, vibration analysis, machinery balancing, predictive- preventative maintenance, computer maintenance management systems, failure analysis, rotating equipment, and machine improvement. --- # ETI0471 — INDUSTRIAL MAINTENANCE SPECIALIST II: 150 Hours This course prepares students to organize production workflow. Discusses machinery set up and installation. Students learn how maintenance work orders are generated, completed, and closed out. There will be several fabrication projects done in this class. Students will become familiar with hand tools and power equipment like mills, lathes, drill presses and saws needed to complete fabrication processes. Students will learn about RCFA and its role in troubleshooting problems. --- # ETI0472 — INDUSTRIAL MAINTENANCE SPECIALIST III: 150 Hours This course will introduce students to fluid power, forces of machines, hydraulic and pneumatic troubleshooting, and basic electrical circuits and using a multimeter to diagnose electrical problems. Students will learn about types of lubricants, grease composition, uses for synthetic lubricants, and types of failures that can result from under and over lubrication. Students will explore maintenance concepts like MTBF (mean time between failures) and elements of effective maintenance management programs. --- # ETI0473 — INDUSTRIAL MAINTENANCE SPECIALIST IV: 450 Hours This course combines the theory and lab exercises of courses I-III for the student who is able to enroll full time and complete the three courses in one semester. --- # ETI1110 — INTRODUCTION TO QUALITY: 3 Credits, 3 Hours (On Demand) This 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 . --- # ETI1420C — MANUFACTURING PROCESSES AND MATERIALS: 3 Credits, 3 Hours (On Demand) This course is intended to provide students with an introduction to the basic characteristics, fundamentals, and manufacturing properties of materials including metals, polymers, ceramics, and composites along with related equipment and processes utilized for their manufacture. --- # ETI1622 — CONCEPTS OF LEAN MANUFACTURING AND SIGMA SIX: 3 Credits, 3 Hours (Spring) This course provides the student with an introduction to the fundamentals of lean manufacturing, based on the concepts of the Toyota Production System model of business function operating systems. A comprehensive overview of the lean and six sigma methodologies including the Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, and Control (DMAIC) process improvement paradigm will be presented. Students will have the opportunity to earn the Six Sigma White Belt certification. --- # ETI1644 — PRODUCTION AND INVENTORY CONTROL: 3 Credits, 3 Hours (Fall) This course provides students an understanding of how to use manufacturing planning and control systems to coordinate material, labor, capacity, and other resources to optimize manufacturing operations. Students also learn the key features of automated systems that can be used to manage the supply chain process. The course will also cover production planning and inventory control including scheduling, MRP, and capacity planning. --- # ETI1701 — INDUSTRIAL SAFETY: 3 Credits, 3 Hours (On Demand) This course focuses on the theories and principles of occupational safety and health in a practical and useful real world job-related setting. Major topics include Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) compliance, safety standards, code enforcement, ergonomics and mechanical hazards, industrial hygiene, radiation, noise, emergencies, and environmental safety. --- # ETI1931 — SPECIAL TOPICS IN MANUFACTURING: 3 Credits, 3 Hours (On Demand) This course is designed to allow flexibility for presenting a variety of topics related to high-performance manufacturing principles and applications. Some of the topics include, but are not limited to, international trade issues, labor and government relationships in manufacturing, lean and six sigma implementation and the process improvement initiative, green and eco-technology in manufacturing, alternative energy and conservation techniques, and supply chain management systems. --- # ETI1949 — MANUFACTURING INTERNSHIP: 3 Credits, 3 Hours (On Demand) This course is intended to teach the student to apply theoretical principles to a real-life situation under the academic supervision of the program director. Students employed in industry will be required to select a program from outside their area of expertise. Other students can arrange to work in any area manufacturing or related industry facility for a minimum of 60 clock hours during the semester. A formal report is required at the end of the term. --- # ETM1010C — MECHANICAL MEASUREMENT AND INSTRUMENTATION: 3 Credits, 3 Hours (On Demand) This course provides the basic foundation for both mechanical and electronic measurement techniques used in a manufacturing environment. This course will integrate the concepts, principles, and techniques of mechanical measurement with the use of various types of measuring equipment, including micrometers, Vernier calipers, gauges, and other types of measuring equipment. This course will also introduce the student to the basic measuring techniques employing electronic test equipment including the operation and usage of digital multi-meters, function generators, and oscilloscopes. --- # ETM2315C — HYDRAULICS AND PNEUMATICS: 3 Credits, 3 Hours (Spring) This course is an introduction to the basic hydraulic and pneumatic systems and devices found in advanced manufacturing facilities and in portable hydraulic and pneumatic tools. Underlying scientific principles and their practical applications will be covered. The laboratory will reinforce the principles learned through hands- on experiments. --- # ETP1501 — INTRODUCTION TO ALTERNATIVE AND RENEWABLE ENERGY: 3 Credits, 3 Hours (On Demand) This course presents a general introduction to renewable energy technologies with a specific focus on technology operation and function. The course also touches on non-renewable sources of energy, climate effects, and US energy consumption analysis compared to worldwide energy consumption. An overview of basic energy science will be covered in order to provide a fundamental understanding of physical laws underlying technology feasibility. Technologies reviewed in this course include the following: Photovoltaics, Solar Thermal, Wind Energy, Biomass, Hydro-Energy, Fuel Cells, Energy… --- # ETS1511 — MOTORS AND CONTROLS: 3 Credits, 3 Hours (Fall) This course develops practical hands-on knowledge in the theory, operation, installation, and maintenance of DC and AC electric motors, Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs), and their various types of manual, magnetic, and electronic controls commonly found in industrial applications today. The course also includes a familiarization with NEC and NEMA codes and standards as they relate to motors, controls, and enclosures. Limited coverage of troubleshooting of motor and control problems is also included. The laboratory will reinforce the principles learned through hands-on experiments. --- # ETS1520 — INSTRUMENTATION FUNDAMENTALS: 3 Credits, 3 Hours (On Demand) Provides students with a basic knowledge of instrumentation and how sensors are used in the manufacturing field. Topics include principles of temperature, pressure, flow and level, and the relationship of devices used to measure these for control. --- # ETS1535 — AUTOMATED PROCESS CONTROL: 3 Credits, 3 Hours (On Demand) This course provides a broad perspective of control system principles commonly used in modern industrial processes and introduces modern control theory and the use of sensors, actuators, and controllers. The student will be introduced to state of the art control systems used in industry and the elements that comprise a closed-loop network. --- # ETS1540 — INDUSTRIAL APPLICATION OF PLCS AND ROBOTICS: 3 Credits, 3 Hours (On Demand) Industrial uses of PLCs are explored and covered during several presentations, labs, and research. Multi- function PLCs and their applications are studied in class and in real-world industrial sites. Supply chain/ logistics and materials flow; high-tech manufacturing and processing uses for robotic lines, conveyors, switches; and PLCs in various settings are explored, including ladder logic, video feed, and IR control for product movement and identification. Industry representatives provide hands-on experiences within the local workforce where allowable, and computer simulations a… --- # ETS1542 — INTRODUCTION TO PLCS: 3 Credits, 3 Hours (Spring) This course covers fundamental ladder logic, programmable logic controller (PLC) theory and application, and design and troubleshooting of PLC-based systems using classroom presentations, lab construction and redesign, simulation trainers and multi-modal software learning labs. Basic instruction sets are presented and reinforced by computer-based training simulations. Hands-on replication of PLC functions is created in the lab with LogixPro Allen Bradley emulation software and virtual PLC components. --- # ETS2527 — ELECTROMECHANICAL COMPONENTS AND MECHANISM: 3 Credits, 3 Hours (On Demand) This course covers gears and gearboxes, belts and pulleys, chains and sprockets, alignments and measures found in the industrial environment. --- # EVR1001 — INTRODUCTION TO ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE: 3 Credits, 3 Hours - Lecture and testing (Fall, Spring). This course is a survey of basic chemical, biological, and physical principles of environmental science and their applications to environmental issues. This course is appropriate for students in a wide range of disciplines or programs. Prerequisite: Successful completion of an NFC developmental reading course option or appropriate reading placement score on a postsecondary readiness test. Exemptions may exist; consult an academic advisor. --- # EVR1001L — INTRODUCTION TO ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE LAB: 1 Credit, 1 Hours - Lab only (Fall, Spring). This course will provide a hands-on application to topics relating to Environmental Science. Topics covered may include scientific measurements, ecosystems, organism ecology, species population and biodiversity, as well as environmental contamination and climate change. Prerequisite: Successful completion of an NFC developmental reading course option or appropriate reading placement score on a postsecondary readiness test. Exemptions may exist; consult an academic advisor. Prerequisite or Corequisite: EVR 1001 *All science courses with laboratories require an additional lab fe… --- # FFP0010 — FIREFIGHTER I: 206 Clock Hours (On Demand) This course prepares students for certification as a Firefighter I. Upon completion of the course, the students’ scores and skills check-off packet will be forwarded to the State Fire Marshal’s office. Qualified students will receive a certificate of compliance from the State Fire Marshal’s Bureau of Fire Standards and Training as a Firefighter I. --- # FIN1100 — PERSONAL FINANCE: 3 Credits, 3 Hours (Offered online during Mini-Mester B Fall and Spring terms and summer term) Upon completion of this course students will have a complete understanding of different facets of personal finance. Students will learn how to develop a personal financial plan; manage assets; gain an understanding of how credit works; plan for insurance needs, including life, health and property; manage investments and plan for retirement. --- # FIN2000 — PRINCIPLES OF FINANCE: 3 Credits, 3 Hours (Offered online during spring term) This course is designed to familiarize students with the principles of financial management that guide decision making, introduce financial markets in which funds are traded as well as the institutions that participate in the flow of funds. Prerequisite: Minimum grade of “C” in ACG 2021. It is strongly recommended that students complete CGS 1100C or have equivalent skills. Prerequisites: ACG 2021, CGS 1100C --- # FIN2231 — MONEY AND BANKING: 3 Credits, 3 Hours (Offered online during spring term) This course provides students with a foundational understanding of how financial institutions operate and financial services are provided. This course will also provide students an understanding of how money functions in the U.S. and world economies. --- # FRE1120 — ELEMENTARY FRENCH I: 4 Credits, 4 Hours (Fall) For the beginning student in French: a foundation in the language and civilization, stressing an oral-aural approach. The course is open to students with no language background and to those with less than one year of high school French whose language placement test indicates a need for further foundation work. --- # FRE1121 — ELEMENTARY FRENCH II: 4 Credits, 4 Hours (Spring) A continuation of FRE 1120. Prerequisite: FRE 1120 or equivalent with minimum grade of “C, ” or instructor consent based on language placement scores. --- # FRE2200 — INTERMEDIATE FRENCH I: 3 Credits, 3 Hours (Fall) Designed to develop a facility for reading and oral discussion. A thorough review of French grammar and an introduction to French culture and literature are included. Prerequisite: Minimum grade of “C” in FRE 1121 or equivalent, or instructor consent based on language placement test scores for those with two or more years of high school French. --- # FRE2201 — INTERMEDIATE FRENCH II: 3 Credits, 3 Hours (Spring) A continuation of FRE 2200, with an emphasis on the introduction to literature. The course is designed to deepen the student’s knowledge of French and improve his/her fluency and writing. By the end of the semester the student should also have an awareness of the most important literary movements in France and have a familiarity with a few select works studied in class. Prerequisite: Minimum grade of “C” in FRE 2200 or instructor consent. Prerequisites: FRE 2200 --- # GEB1011 — INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS: 3 Credits, 3 Hours (Offered online during Mini-mester A fall and spring terms, and summer term) This course is designed to give students a broad understanding of business and the effects of global and domestic economic factors and market factors on business. Students will also gain knowledge on business formation, accounting and human resources in business, business communications and marketing. --- # GEB2430 — BUSINESS ETHICS: 3 Credits, 3 Hours (Fall Mini A) This course familiarizes students with the concept of business ethics, providing a comprehensive understanding of theoretical and practical ethical concepts within a business environment. This includes exploring the role of stakeholders and social responsibility as they relate to business ethics. Students will examine individual and organizational factors associated with ethical decision-making within the business environment, discussing emerging issues in business ethics and recognizing ethical dilemmas and risks associated with ethical business practices. Students will also ga… --- # GEB2930 — BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION CAPSTONE: 3 Credits, 3 Hours This course serves as the culminating experience for the Associate of Science in Business Administration degree. Students will apply program knowledge and skills by developing a comprehensive, research-based business plan for a small-scale venture of their choice. The plan will include sufficient financial, marketing, and operational detail to support a potential request for funding from an investor or financial institution. The course emphasizes collaboration, peer feedback, critical thinking, and strategic decision-making throughout the planning process. Prerequisite: Student must be in las… --- # GRA2117C — COMPUTER ASSISTED GRAPHIC DESIGN: 3 Credits 3 Hours. (Fall, odd years) Utilizing the industry standard software for the production of digital graphics, this course will involve the creation of original artwork, drawings and illustrations. Specifically, computer software will be used to select, create and transform objects to create both raster- and vector-based graphics and to add a variety of text and special effects. The graphics created can be used both on the web and in print documents. --- # GRA2131C — ELECTRONIC IMAGING: 3 Credits, 3 Hours (Summer, even years) Utilizing industry standards in Electronic Imaging Software, this course will include instruction in creating a variety of image types including enhancement of original images and compilations of existing images and other graphic elements to create digital media/multimedia projects suitable for printing, presentations or web use. Basic design principles will be applied from concept to finished product. Students should have basic computer knowledge prior to beginning class. --- # GRA2144C — FUNDAMENTALS OF WEB DESIGN: 3 Credits, 3 Hours (Spring) Utilizing industry standards in web development software, this course will include instruction in creating web content including assessing the needs of the end user, designing a non-linear navigational structure and page layouts, incorporating other forms of media, setting styles and behaviors, and publishing to a web server. Examples of good design will be used from concept to finished product. Students should have basic computer knowledge prior to beginning this class. --- # HCP0020C — PATIENT CARE ASSISTANT: 75 Clock Hours (Fall, Spring) This course is designed to provide students with job-related skills and knowledge of the structure and function, interrelatedness and needs of the human body systems. Patient care activities of daily living, health and hygiene are provided for all age groupings with particular emphasis on care of the patient in the hospital setting. Prerequisite: Minimum grades of “C” in HSC 0003, HCP 0121C, HCP 0332C. Prerequisites: HSC 0003, HCP 0121C, HCP 0332C --- # HCP0121C — ARTICULATED NURSING ASSISTANT: 75 Clock Hours (Fall, Spring) This course provides the student with knowledge and skills necessary to safely care for patients in a long term care facility. Satisfactory completion of this course and associated clinical experiences qualifies the student to apply to take the State Certification Examination for Nursing Assistant. Prerequisite: Minimum grade of “C” in HSC 0003. Prerequisites: HSC 0003 --- # HCP0332C — ADVANCED HOME HEALTH AIDE: 50 Clock Hours (Fall, Spring) This course gives the student knowledge necessary for caring for the client in the home setting. The student in this course has already completed the Articulated Nursing Assistant Course. This course also reviews normal growth and development from infancy through death. Prerequisites: Minimum grades of “C” in HSC 0003, HCP 0121C. Prerequisites: HSC 0003, HCP 0121C --- # HEV0160 — CHILD CARE CENTER DIRECTOR: 45 Clock Hours (Fall, Spring, Summer) (8-week course) This course provides an overview of the core competencies required of current and potential child care program directors managing early childhood programs. Topics include budgeting, legal issues, personnel, working with families and community partners, food service, health issues and program safety management. This course fulfills the Overview of Child Care Management (OCCM) course requirement for the Florida Department of Children and Families Child Care Director Credential. --- # HEV0870 — CHILD CARE WORKER 1: 150 Clock Hours (On Demand) (ECPC Program – Course 1) This course covers the competencies for the Department of Children and Families and general competencies for initial employment. Students will acquire competency in state rules and regulations that govern child care; child abuse and neglect; establishing and maintaining a safe, healthy learning environment; food service and nutrition; principles of child development, both typical and atypical; developmentally appropriate practices for programs serving children birth to age twelve; communication skills relating to child care; observation and recording meth… --- # HEV0871 — CHILD CARE WORKER 2: 150 Clock Hours (On Demand) (ECPC Program – Course 2) This course allows a student to become well versed in the child care industry and provides an overview of early childhood career options and responsibilities. This course provides instruction in professionalism, knowledge of community needs and resources, interpersonal relationships skills, roles of the child care center staff, observation and recording methods, leadership and organizational skills, intercommunication with families and positive communication techniques. This course includes supervised direct field experience, which enables the student to… Prerequisites: HEV 0870 --- # HEV0872 — TEACHER AIDE (PRESCHOOL):150 Clock Hours (On Demand) (ECPC Program – Course 3) This course will support the acquisition of knowledge and skills necessary to implement a supportive, developmentally appropriate, safe family focus group care environment for children birth to age 3. Included will be instruction in health, safety and nutrition of infants and toddlers; theories of child development; basic curriculum development; sensory integration and physical development activities of infants and toddlers; developmentally appropriate physical activities for preschool children. This course includes supervised direct field experience whic… Prerequisites: HEV 0871 --- # HEV0873 — PRESCHOOL TEACHER: 150 Clock Hours (On Demand) (ECPC Program – Course 4) This course will enable the student to acquire the professional development and leadership skills necessary to effectively motivate children and to interact professionally with children, parents and staff; demonstrate activities that are anti-bias, nonviolent and from a multicultural perspective; demonstrate the ability to provide for inclusion of special needs children; demonstrate mentoring skills for team building and collaboration; demonstrate currency in trends and issues in early childhood education. This course includes supervised direct field expe… Prerequisites: HEV 0872 --- # HIM0009 — INTRODUCTION TO HEALTH INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY: 90 Clock Hours This course is an overview of the health care delivery system and covers the following range of topics: the importance of privacy and health record laws, knowledge of appropriate health service organizations, relevant computer and communication skills, relevant medical terminology and fundamentals of disease process in relationship to the human body. --- # HIM0091 — MEDICAL CODER/BILLER I: 350 Clock Hours Students will be introduced to anatomy and physiology of the human body which includes the structure and functions of different body systems and medical terminology which will allow students to recognize, pronounce and identify word parts and abbreviations. --- # HIM0092 — MEDICAL CODER/BILLER II: 350 Clock Hours Students will be introduced to ICD-10 and CPT coding systems and coding complexities which include coding concepts, reporting, perspective payment systems and various classification systems. --- # HIM0093 — MEDICAL CODER/BILLER III: 320 Clock Hours Students will be introduced to the significance of their jobs, the ethical and legal principles relating to Health Information Services, the revenue cycle and how to complete, submit, review, and resubmit claims for payment. --- # HIM1000 — INTRODUCTION TO HEALTH INFORMATION MANAGEMENT: 3 Credits This course provides an introduction to the history of medical records and to the functions of the medical record department and its relationship to other departments within the health facility; the components of a medical or health record as proper documentation, organization of the medical record profession and identification of its members. HIM 1253. CPT CODING: 3 Credits Instruction and practice in basic coding conventions, principles of classifying physician services using current procedural terminology as well as healthcare financing administration’s common procedure coding system. (HCP… --- # HMV0101 — INTRODUCTION TO FOOD PREP 300 Clock Hours. (Fall) Course description: after taking this course students will be able to explain and identify the essentials of the hospitality industry; demonstrate and incorporate kitchen sanitation and workplace safety procedures; use, identify and care for commercial tools and equipment; exhibit the ability to read, follow and prepare recipes; demonstrate essential baking preparation skills; identify, explain and illustrate basic knife cuts and skills; explain and demonstrate dry, moist and combination cooking methods; demonstrate stock and soup preparation skills; demonstrate egg, d… --- # HMV0102 — COOKING METHODS AND TECHNIQUES 300 Clock Hours. (Fall) Course description: after taking this course students will be able to explain and identify the essentials of the hospitality industry; demonstrate and incorporate kitchen sanitation and workplace safety procedures; use, identify and care for commercial tools and equipment; exhibit the ability to read, follow and prepare recipes; demonstrate essential baking preparation skills; identify, explain and illustrate basic knife cuts and skills; explain and demonstrate dry, moist and combination cooking methods; demonstrate stock and soup preparation skills; demonstrate egg, d… Prerequisites: HMV 0101 --- # HSC0003 — BASIC HEALTHCARE WORKER: 90 Clock Hours (Fall) This course is basic knowledge necessary for any health occupations career. The course covers the first eleven competencies required by the Florida Department of Education as postsecondary performance standards. An overview of the health care team, legal and ethical aspects of the health care professional, communication and relationships with the health care team, safety, infection control measures, wellness and disease concepts, CPR certification, employability skills and basic math concepts. Prerequisite: Admission into the program. --- # HSC0016C — ALLIED HEALTH ASSISTANT: 150 Clock Hours (Fall, Spring) Students enrolled in this course have completed the patient care assistant competencies and/or are adding additional skills in order to become a multi-skilled worker. Advanced skills and terminology are related to specific body systems and disorders. Students will perform additional skills representative of 1 of 3 areas of allied health care in the laboratory and clinical setting. Prerequisite: Minimum grades of “C” in HSC 0003, HCP 0121C, HCP 0332C, HCP 0020C. Prerequisites: HSC 0003, HCP 0121C, HCP 0332C, HCP 0020C --- # HSC1100 — PERSONAL HEALTH: 3 Credits, 3 Hours (Fall, Spring) A study of personality theories, mental health, stress management, drug use and abuse, human sexuality, cardiovascular health, nutrition, physical fitness, sexually transmitted and other infectious diseases, aging, death and dying. HSC 1531. INTRODUCTION TO MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY: 3 Credits This course requires the student to recognize and apply basic medical terminology. The units of instruction move the student from identification of basic word parts to recognition and application of medical terms to various body systems. Structural, directional, disease and disorder, surgical a… --- # HUM1020 — INTRODUCTION TO HUMANITIES: 3 Credits, 3 Hours (Fall, Spring) 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. Prerequisite: Minimum grade of “C” in ENC 1101. HUM 2210. GENERAL HUMANITIES I; HUMANITIES FROM PREHISTORIC TO RENAISSANCE: 3 Credits, 3 Hours. (Fall, Spring) This course provides an overview of important art, music, literature an… Prerequisites: ENC 1101 --- # HUM2230 — GENERAL HUMANITIES II: 3 Credits, 3 Hours (On Demand) This course delves into the profound intellectual and artistic expressions of the western world, building upon the foundations laid in general humanities I. We will examine key texts, visual arts, music, and philosophical thought from the renaissance to the 21st century. By engaging with the western canon, students will develop a deeper understanding of western culture, its values, and its impact on global society. Prerequisite: Minimum grade of “C” in ENC 1101. Prerequisites: ENC 1101 --- # HUM2310 — MYTHOLOGY: 3 Credits, 3 Hours (On Demand) This course delves into the rich tapestry of myths and legends from various cultures, with a particular emphasis on the western canon. We will explore the origins, development, and enduring impact of these stories on art, literature, philosophy, and psychology. By examining the universal themes of love, loss, power, and mortality, we will gain a deeper understanding of the human condition and the role of myth in shaping our worldviews. Gordon Rule course which requires 6000 words of writing. Minimum grade of C is required if used to satisfy Gordon Rule requirement. Prerequisite: M… Prerequisites: ENC 1101 --- # HUM2931R — SPECIAL TOPICS IN HUMANITIES: 3 Credits, 3 Hours (On Demand) This course provides intensive reading in a particular concept, topic, or genre of popular interdisciplinary arts and humanities appeal. Examples of prospective course topics might include the history of Hispanic music, historical links between literature and ballet, or the historical links between art and politics. This course may be repeated for credit with a change of topic. Prerequisite: Minimum grade of “C” in ENC 1101. Prerequisites: ENC 1101 --- # HUN2201 — FUNDAMENTALS OF HUMAN NUTRITION: 3 Credits, 3 Hours (On Demand) This course examines the human body’s needs for nutrients, vitamins, minerals and water to function as well as to prevent and treat diseases/health problems. Consumer issues, dietary guidelines, and energy needs and expenditure are addressed. Prerequisite: Required successful completion of NFC developmental reading and writing course options or appropriate reading and writing placement scores on a postsecondary readiness test. Exemptions may exist; consult an academic advisor. Suggested prerequisite: Minimum grade of “C” in one of the following courses: BSC 1005C, BSC 1010C, BSC 2… --- # HUS1001 — INTRODUCTION TO HUMAN SERVICES: 3 Credits, 3 Hours This course provides an interdisciplinary approach to understanding community human services agencies and systems. It introduces the student to the skills necessary for entry-level and professional work in education, social work, mental health, human services administration, and supported employment. This course also reviews the historical development of social services and explores the societal values that served as the catalyst for the implementation of social services policies. --- # HUS1200 — PRINCIPLES OF GROUP DYNAMICS: 3 Credits, 3 Hours A course designed to help students increase their ability to work effectively with others. Group processes are explored including cohesion, conflict, individual roles, communications, and problem-solving. Prerequisite: PSY 2012 Prerequisites: PSY 2012 --- # HUS1302 — COUNSELING AND INTERVIEWING: 3 Credits, 3 Hours This course teaches skills, knowledge, and attitudes for counseling, interviewing, and problem-solving as used in therapy or in everyday situations. The course develops counseling skills for the client-counselor relationship. The students will learn and practice problem-solving techniques, which help the client identify problems and work systematically for solutions. Interviewing is taught as a component of the counseling process. Techniques used in assessing the client and the problems are taught as part of the total process. Prerequisite: PSY 2012 Prerequisites: PSY 2012 --- # LIS1001 — INTRODUCTION TO INFORMATION SKILLS: 1 Credit, 1 Hour (Fall, Spring) This course introduces students to the organization, collections and services of an academic library and enables them to become more competent in finding, evaluating and using electronic and traditional print resources. The internet, electronic indexes and databases, and electronic books are included. --- # LIS2004 — STRATEGIES FOR ONLINE RESEARCH: 1 Credit, 1 Hour (Fall, Spring) This course focuses on critical thinking skills for online research. Students will learn how to access, evaluate and use information efficiently and effectively. --- # LIT1000 — INTRODUCTION TO LITERATURE: 3 Credits, 3 Hours (Fall, Spring, Summer) In this course, students will be assigned readings representative of a broad range of literary genres and cultures. These readings will cover a variety of literary movements and historical eras. The readings will include selections from the western canon. Written analysis of literary works may be required. Students will be provided with opportunities to practice critical interpretation. Prerequisite: Minimum grade of “C” in ENC 1101. Prerequisites: ENC 1101 --- # LIT1330 — ESSENTIALS OF CHILDREN’S LITERATURE: 3 Credits, 3 Hours (On Demand) This course provides an overview of children’s literature for adults who work with children as well as ways literature can be used to further literacy and appreciation for literary heritage. This course cannot be used to satisfy either the Gordon Rule or NFC’s literature/humanities requirement for transferable degrees. Prerequisite: Minimum grade of “C” in ENC 1101. Prerequisites: ENC 1101 --- # LIT2020 — SHORT STORY: 3 Credits, 3 Hours (Spring) This course is a study of selected short stories written by authors from various countries from the 19th century through the present and includes works from the Western Canon. A study of short fiction will include tone, narration, form, and theme. Prerequisite: Minimum grade of “C” in ENC 1102 or CRW 2001. Prerequisites: ENC 1102, CRW 2001 --- # LIT2110 — WORLD LITERATURE I: 3 Credits, 3 Hours (On Demand) This course surveys the major works of the Western literary heritage. The reading selections range in time from Genesis and Homer to Renaissance literature. Prerequisite: Minimum grade of “C” in ENC 1102 or CRW 2001. Prerequisites: ENC 1102, CRW 2001 --- # LIT2120 — WORLD LITERATURE II: 3 Credits, 3 Hours (On Demand) A comprehensive survey that deals with the major works of the western literary heritage. The reading selections range from the works of the enlightenment period to those of the modern era. This is not a sequel course and may be taken without having taken LIT 2110. Prerequisite: Minimum grade of “C” in ENC 1102 or CRW 2001. Prerequisites: ENC 1102, CRW 2001 --- # LIT2931R — SPECIAL TOPICS IN LITERATURE: 3 Credits, 3 Hours (On Demand) This course provides intensive reading in a particular concept, topic or genre of popular literary appeal. Examples include women in literature, fantasy, science fiction, horror, literature and film, and the historical novel. This course may be repeated for credit with a change of topic. Prerequisite: Minimum grade of “C” in ENC 1102 or CRW 2001. In this course, students will develop problem solving skills, critical thinking, computational proficiency, and contextual fluency through the study of equations, functions, and their graphs. Emphasis will be placed on quadratic, exponent… --- # MAC1114 — TRIGONOMETRY: 3 Credits, 3 Hours (Spring) MAC 1114 is designed for all students who need the calculus sequence or require a trigonometry course. Its major topics include the following: trigonometric functions, their properties and graphs; inverse trigonometric functions, their properties and graphs; trigonometric identities; conditional trigonometric equations; solutions of triangles; polar coordinates; and applications. The T1-83 or TI-84 graphing calculator is required. Prerequisite: Minimum grade of “C” in MAC 1105 or an appropriate mathematics placement score on a postsecondary readiness test. Prerequisites: MAC 1105 --- # MAC2140 — PRECALCULUS: 3 Credits, 3 Hours (Fall, Summer) MAC 2140 is designed for all students whose major requires the calculus sequence. The major topics included are the following: polynomial, rational, and other algebraic functions, their properties and graphs; exponential and logarithmic functions; piecewise defined functions; conic sections; sequences and series; mathematical induction; Binomial Theorem applications, theory of equations and inequalities; partial fraction decomposition, and review of algebra skills used in calculus. The T1-83 or TI-84 graphing calculator is required. Prerequisite: Minimum grade of “C” in MAC 110… --- # MAC2233 — APPLIED CALCULUS I: 3 Credits, 3 Hours (Spring) This is an introductory calculus course with emphasis on applications with business and social sciences. Topics include limits, continuity, differentiation of algebraic, logarithmic, and exponential functions, and basic methods of integration. The T1-83 or TI-84 graphing calculator is required. Prerequisite: Minimum grade of “C” in MAC 1105 or an appropriate mathematics placement score on a postsecondary readiness test. Prerequisites: MAC 1105 --- # MAC2311 — CALCULUS WITH ANALYTIC GEOMETRY I: 5 Credits, 5 Hours (Fall) 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. Prerequisite: Minimum grades of “C” in MAC 2140 and MAC 1114 or instructor consent or an appropriate mathem… --- # MAC2312 — CALCULUS WITH ANALYTIC GEOMETRY II: 5 Credits, 5 Hours (Spring) This course is a continuation of MAC 2311 and includes differentiation and integration of transcendental functions, formal integration, and applications of the definite integral, polar and parametric graphing, applications of integration, and infinite series. Prerequisite: Minimum grade of “C” in MAC 2311. Prerequisites: MAC 2311 --- # MAC2313 — CALCULUS WITH ANALYTIC GEOMETRY III: 4 Credits, 4 Hours (Summer) This course is a continuation of MAC 2312 and includes two- and 3-dimensional vectors, partial derivatives, and multiple integrals with applications. Prerequisite: Minimum grade of “C” in MAC 2312. Prerequisites: MAC 2312 --- # MAN2021 — PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT: 3 Credits, 3 Hours (Offered online during Mini-mester B fall and spring terms, and summer term) This course is designed to give students an in-depth understanding of management principles and techniques, including organizational planning, leadership, organizing and controlling. Students will gain knowledge of how to apply theories and concepts learned to real-life situation through the various assignments. MAN 3240. ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR: 3 Credits, 3 Hours (Fall Mini A) This course is a study of strategic planning and strategy implementation in an organization. Students will perform internal and external aud… --- # MAP2302 — ORDINARY DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS: 3 Credits, 3 Hours (Summer) Topics for this course include methods of solution of ordinary differential equations, linear and non- linear systems of differential equations, and boundary value problems. Methods include operators, undetermined coefficients, variation of parameters, Laplace transforms, and series solutions. Prerequisite: Minimum grade of “C” in MAC 2312. Prerequisites: MAC 2312 --- # MAR2011 — PRINCIPLES OF MARKETING: 3 Credits, 3 Hours (Offered online during the spring semester) This course is designed to acquaint the student with the changing marketing environment and will provide an introduction to basic marketing concepts including the management approach to functions and institutions including analysis of demand, product planning, market segmentation, distribution, retailing, wholesaling, advertising, sales promotion, pricing and market research. Coursework will explore the role marketing plays in society and in business. As an introductory course, students will be exposed to the “language of marketing” which includes t… --- # MAT0022 — DEVELOPMENTAL MATH COMBINED: Developmental Education, Zero Credit, 4 Hours (Fall, Spring, Summer) This is a compressed course designed to prepare students for MAT 1033C. All the topics taught in pre- algebra and introductory algebra are combined in an orderly, integrated sequence. Topics to be studied include arithmetic with whole numbers, integers and rational numbers, plane geometric figures and applications, linear equations and inequalities in one variable, factoring, simplifying quadratic expressions and solving equations, laws of exponents, and basic linear graphing. THIS COURSE DOES NOT MEET GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS. --- # MAT0054 — MATH SEMINAR (FOR MAT 1033): Developmental Education, Zero Credit, 1 Hour (Fall, Spring) This developmental math seminar is offered as a co-requisite model providing just-in-time supplemental instruction for students concurrently enrolled in MAT 1033. Students receive instructional support related to the expected learning outcomes and assignments in MAT 1033. Students who enroll in this developmental math seminar must be concurrently enrolled in MAT 1033. THIS COURSE DOES NOT MEET GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS. --- # MAT0056 — DEVELOPMENTAL MATH MODULE: Developmental Education, Zero Credit, 2 Hours (Fall, Spring, Summer) This modularized course provides specialized instruction necessary to prepare the student for MAT 1033 Intermediate Algebra. Students will be given diagnostics to identify skills to prepare an individualized learning plan so that each student works on skills he/she has not yet mastered to prepare them for MAT 1033. Topics to be studied include arithmetic with whole numbers, integers and rational numbers, plane geometric figures and applications, linear equations and inequalities in one variable, factoring, simplifying quadratic expressions and solving equations, laws of… --- # MAT1033 — INTERMEDIATE ALGEBRA: 3 Credits, 3 Hours (Fall, Spring, Summer) Knowledge of the skills taught in Intermediate Algebra is required in all college level mathematics courses. Its major topics include the following: factoring; algebraic fractions; radicals and rational exponents; complex numbers; quadratic equations; rational equations; linear equations and inequalities in two variables and their graphs; systems of linear equations and inequalities; introduction to functions and applications of the given topics. A scientific calculator is required. Prerequisite: Successful completion of an NFC developmental mathematics course option or… --- # MCB2010C — MICROBIOLOGY: 4 Credits, 4 Hours - Lecture and laboratory (Fall, Spring, Summer) An introductory study of morphology, physiology, genetics, and disease-causing properties of bacteria, viruses, protists, and fungi. How the human body defends against microbial infection will be emphasized. Prerequisite: Minimum grade of “C” in BSC 1010C or BSC 2085C. *All science courses with laboratories require an additional lab fee. --- # MEA0002 — INTRODUCTION TO MEDICAL ASSISTING: 250 Clock Hours Through the course “Introduction to Medical Assisting, ” students will: demonstrate communication skills used by medical assistants, demonstrate knowledge of legal and ethical responsibilities for medical assistants, and demonstrate an understanding of anatomy and physiology concepts in both illness and wellness states. --- # MEA0501C — MEDICAL OFFICE PROCEDURES: 75 Clock Hours This course prepares students to perform basic clerical/medical office duties such as: performing effective communication skills essential to the medical office, maintaining filing systems, operating office equipment, and performing clerical office procedures. The course will discuss principles of using electronic medical records (EMR), preparing and maintaining medical records both manually and within the EMR, screening and processing mail, scheduling routine appointments and patient admissions and/ or procedures both manually and within the EMR, adhering to current government regulations, r… --- # MEA0506 — ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE PROCEDURES: 90 Clock Hours Through this course students will be able to perform administrative office duties. They will execute data management using Electronic Medical Record (EMR) including but not limited to: patient registration, appointment scheduling, charting, billing and insurance processing, procedure and diagnostic coding, ordering and monitoring patient testing, medication and prescription orders, keyboarding and correspondence, and performing an office inventory. The course will teach students to explain meaningful use and how it applies to the medical assistant regarding the documentation of physician orde… --- # MEA0521 — PHLEBOTOMIST, MA: 75 Clock Hours This course will help students to demonstrate accepted professional communication and interpersonal skills, discuss phlebotomy in relation to the health care setting, identify the anatomic structure and function of body systems in relation to services performed by a phlebotomist, recognize and identify collection reagents supplies, equipment and interfering chemical substances, demonstrate skills and knowledge necessary to perform phlebotomy, practice infection control following standard precautions, practice accepted procedures of transporting, accessioning and processing specimens, practice… --- # MEA0530C — PHARMACOLOGY FOR MEDICAL ASSISTING: 90 Clock Hours In this course, students will demonstrate knowledge of pharmaceutical principles and administer medication by: identifying commonly administered drugs and various methods and routes of drug administration, as well as the dangers and complications associated with drug administration. Students will learn to use correct pharmaceutical abbreviations and terminology, instruct patients regarding self-administration of medications and reporting medical errors, calculate dosage and administer pharmaceuticals to correct anatomical sites, demonstrate knowledge of legal and ethical standards related to… --- # MEA0543 — EKG AIDE, MA: 75 Clock Hours Through this course, students will be able to: describe the cardiovascular system, identify legal and ethical responsibilities of an EKG aide, perform patient care techniques in the health care facility, demonstrate knowledge of and apply and use medical instrumentation modalities. MEA 0573L LABORATORY PROCEDURES: 125 Clock Hours. Through this course, students will be able to: perform CLIA-waived diagnostic clinical laboratory procedures, demonstrate awareness of clinical micropsy techniques and procedures that may be performed in CLIA- exempt laboratories under physician supervision and demo… --- # MEA0580C — ADVANCED ALLIED HEALTH ASSISTANT: 100 Clock Hours (Fall, Spring) Students enrolled in this course have completed the Patient Care Assistant and Allied Health Assistant competencies and /or are adding these skills to be a more multi-skilled worker. Students will perform skills representative of 1 to 3 areas of Allied Health Care in the laboratory and clinical settings. Prerequisites: Minimum grades of “C” in HSC 0003, HCP 0121C, HCP 0332C, HCP 0020C. HSC 0016C. Prerequisites: HSC 0003, HCP 0121C, HCP 0332C, HCP 0020C, HSC 0016C --- # MEA0581 — CLINICAL ASSISTING: 230 Clock Hours Through this course, students will be able to: demonstrate basic office examination procedures, demonstrate knowledge of the fundamentals of microbial control and use aseptic technique, demonstrate minor treatments, demonstrate knowledge of basic diagnostic medical assisting procedures, demonstrate basic X-Ray procedures. --- # MEA0942 — PRACTICUM EXPERIENCE: 200 Clock Hours This practicum experience is a supervised, unpaid experience of 200 contact hours in an ambulatory health care setting performing administrative and clinical procedures and must be completed prior to graduation. This experience provides an opportunity for students to utilize both administrative and clinical skills learned in the medical assistant classroom and clinical environment in a local clinic, physician’s office, or other health care facility. This course is set to assess the student in their ability to utilize all critical thinking application learned during the program and to apply th… --- # MGF1130 — MATHEMATICAL THINKING: 3 Credits, 3 Hours In 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 their problem-solving ability through practical application and divergent thinking. This course is appropriate for students in a wide range of disciplines/programs. Prerequisites: Successful completion of an NFC developmental mathematics course option or appropriate mathematics placement scores on a postsecondary readiness test --- # MGF1131 — MATHEMATICS IN CONTEXT: 3 Credits, 3 Hours Course is appropriate for liberal arts students who plan to concentrate in a field that requires no specialized mathematics beyond general education level. Through this course, students will experience the practicality of mathematics in society, engaging in applications of mathematics in a variety of contexts relevant to everyday life. Major topics include graph and network theory, financial mathematics, voting and apportionment theory, fair division, counting methods, probability and introductory descriptive statistics. MGF 1131 can be taken before, after, or at the same time as MGF 1130, an… --- # MNA2100 — HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT: 3 Credits, 3 Hours (Offered online during mini-mester A fall term and summer term) This course is designed to acquaint the student with the knowledge and skills necessary for successful management of human resources and includes the development and maintenance of human resource functions as they relate to organizational strategic planning, recruitment, training and retention of human resources, while adhering to rules and regulations. This course also enables students to advance their knowledge of behavioral science as it relates to interpersonal interaction applied in a work setting. As an introductory course,… --- # MTB1370 — MATH FOR MEDS: 2 Credits, 2 Hours (On Demand) This course covers the basic concepts of arithmetic, use and conversion of metric, and household measurements for the purpose of giving medications. Prerequisite: Successful completion of at least one college level math. --- # MUH2011 — HUMANITIES MUSIC: 3 Credits, 3 Hours (Fall, Spring) This course is study of the basic elements, forms and media of music and its role in enriching human existence from primitive through contemporary times. No knowledge of music or music reading is required. Prerequisite: Minimum grade of “C” in ENC 1101. Prerequisites: ENC 1101 --- # MUS1360 — INTRODUCTION TO MUSIC TECHNOLOGY: 3 Credits, 3 Hours (Fall, Spring) Introduction to Music Technology introduces the fundamentals of music technology, its historical evolution, and its modern day applications. Digital Audio Workstations (DAWS) and Music Notation Software are used to explore elements of sound and time in the context of the creation and manipulation of music. In addition to conducting research in the field of music technology, students will experience hands-on, project-oriented instruction in skills and techniques used in the field, such as Musical Instrument Digital Interface (MIDI) sequencing, audio recording and editing, multi-… --- # MVK1001 — PIANO FOR NON-MUSIC MAJORS: 1 credit, 1 hour (On Demand) This entry level course is designed to provide a strong foundation in music fundamentals and instrumental technique for students desiring to learn to play the piano. Students will learn to play both familiar and original tunes and songs on the piano using standard music notation. Techniques used in music improvisation and composition are also explored. --- # MVS1016 — GUITAR FOR NON-MUSIC MAJORS: 1 credit, 1 hour (On Demand) This course is designed to provide a strong foundation in music fundamentals and instrumental technique for students desiring to learn to play the guitar. The course is structured to have students playing a variety of music styles in a short time. Melodic lines (lead playing), chord accompaniments, and improvisational techniques are taught using the various forms of notation and symbolism common to the guitar (e.g., standard notation, tablature, fretboard diagrams, and chord diagrams). While developing the skills necessary to play a musical instrument, students learn strategies fo… --- # NUR1004C — LPN TO RN BRIDGE I:12 Credits, 18 Hours (per week combined theory and clinical) (Fall) This course continues to build upon nursing knowledge acquired as a Licensed Practical Nurse as it relates to concepts and principles of holistic nursing care. Theory content includes transitioning from the LPN role to the ASRN role, introduction to the health care system, ethical-legal aspects of nursing practice, health and illness, communications, functional health patterns of clients, stress-adaptation, caring, professional behaviors and planning nursing care for mental health clients. There is an emphasis on physical examination and assessment skills and their roles in the nursing… --- # NUR1007C — LPN TO RN BRIDGE II: 12 Credits, 20 Hours (per week combined theory and clinical) (Spring) Focusing on concepts and principles of holistic nursing care, this course builds upon knowledge acquired as a LPN and in the LPN to RN Bridge I course. Theory content includes planning care for adult clients experiencing threats to functional health patterns. Basic concepts and principles are built upon focusing on interpersonal relationships of adult and elderly clients. Students develop critical thinking skills through case studies and simulation scenarios planned to provide problem-solving skills in analyzing, planning and prioritizing care for clients with chronic or acute health… Prerequisites: NUR 1004C, HUN 2201 --- # NUR1020C — FOUNDATIONS OF NURSING: 9 credits, 13 hours Foundation of Nursing introduces students to the role of the associate degree nurse in providing holistic, direct nursing care to young, middle-aged, and elderly adults. Students are introduced to the healthcare system with emphasis in theoretical instruction in legal and ethical aspects of nursing, health and illness concepts, stress adaptation, and functional health patterns. Students will learn to demonstrate safe performance of fundamental nursing skills, including hygiene, infection control, physical assessment, and comfort care. Critical thinking skills are developed along with skills i… --- # NUR2036C — LPN TO RN BRIDGE III: 8 Credits, 15 Hours (per week combined theory and clinical) (12 Weeks - Summer) This course continues to build upon nursing knowledge acquired as a Licensed Practical Nurse and in the beginning LPN to RN Bridge I and II courses as it relates to concepts and principles of holistic nursing care. Theory content includes planning nursing care for pediatric clients and childbearing families, including high risk circumstances. Students will have the opportunity to integrate principles of biophysical and psychosocial sciences into the nursing process. Students will also demonstrate leadership and application of nursing knowledge in a variety of settings, inc… Prerequisites: NUR 1007C, DEP 2004 --- # NUR2211C — MEDICAL SURGICAL NURSING I: 8 credits, 15 hours Medical Surgical Nursing I builds on the foundations of nursing presented in NUR 1020C by challenging students to apply the nursing process to adult clients experiencing threats to functional health patterns. Theoretical instruction focuses on medical-surgical nursing care of various body system disorders. Concepts of patient-centered care, prevention of disease, nursing treatments, and pharmacologic interventions are included for each system. Professionalism, functioning as a team, therapeutic communication, cultural considerations, and critical thinking are threaded throughout the curriculu… --- # NUR2440C — MATERNAL CHILD NURSING AND LEADERSHIP: 12 credits, 21 hours Maternal Child Nursing and Leadership builds on previous coursework by challenging students to apply the nursing process to provide direct patient centered, holistic care to the pediatric population and childbearing family. Theoretical instruction focuses on the care of families during reproduction and of children from birth through adolescence, including high-risk pregnancy, complications, and dysfunction of pediatric health. Leadership and management nursing skills are presented and students will demonstrate application of these skills (communication, delegation, conflict management, and pr… Prerequisites: NUR 2244C, DEP 2004 --- # NUR2244C — MEDICAL SURGICAL NURSING II: 12 credits, 21 hours Medical Surgical Nursing II continues to build on coursework from Foundations and Medical Surgical Nursing I by challenging students to apply the nursing process to provide patient centered care for the critically ill and mentally ill adult populations. Theoretical instruction focuses on complex medical-surgical nursing care of various body system disorders. Also included in the curriculum are mental health concepts in the adult populations. Concepts of patient-centered care, prevention of disease, nursing treatments, and pharmacologic interventions are included for each system. Professionali… --- # NUR2710L — MEDICAL SURGICAL NURSING I CLINICAL: 1 credit, 3 hours Medical Surgical Nursing I Clinical builds on the foundations of nursing presented in NUR 2211C by challenging students to apply the nursing process to adult clients experiencing threats to functional health patterns. Professionalism, functioning as a team, therapeutic communication, cultural considerations, and critical thinking are threaded throughout the curriculum. Students are expected to demonstrate safe performance of all skills from previous courses as well as those presented in this course. Clinical experiences may include community, acute care, long-term care, and rehabilitation set… --- # NUR3047 — CULTURAL CARE: 3 Credits, 3 Hours Through this course, students have the opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of culture as it affects perception and management of health. The course explores basic health concepts that guide the student in the development of health promotion and disease preventive measures for diverse population groups. The course emphasizes the influence of culture on health care practices and the delivery of care for individuals, groups, and communities. The course focuses on concepts related to health beliefs and the influence of relevant issues such as health literacy, health disparities and cultura… --- # NUR4827 — LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT: 5 Credits, 5 Hours This course is taken in the final semester of the BSN program and focuses on the critical reasoning and communication skills necessary for providing quality care across diverse healthcare settings. This course provides a foundational understanding of how nurse leaders apply the principles of management leadership and administrative processes in both private and public organizations. Topics will include organizational change quality improvement effective communication advocacy and collaboration. Students apply the principles and skills introduced in previous coursework to complete an evidence-… --- # NUR3069 — ADVANCED ASSESSMENT: 3 Credits, 3 Hours This course is designed to enhance the student’s knowledge and skills in obtaining and recording a systematic, comprehensive health history and physical examination of individuals across the life span. The course emphasizes integration of nursing biologic, psychologic, and sociocultural knowledge as it applies to findings in the health assessment. Focus is on development and use of general and specialized assessment and interviewing skills to guide clinical decision making in patient care. Prerequisite: Minimum grade of “C” in BSC 2086C. Students must have an Associate in Science-Registered N… --- # NUR3082 — HISTORY, ISSUES AND TRENDS: 2 Credits, 2 Hours This course examines the philosophy of the nursing program and the philosophical and theoretical foundations of nursing. The course focuses on the role of the professional nurse and the impact of the nursing profession to society. The course examines historical and contemporary issues and trends related to nursing and provide an overview of the influence of the nursing profession on health policy, economic and regulation. Prerequisite: Students must have an Associate in Science-Registered Nurse degree which included theoretical instruction and clinical application in medical, surgical, obstet… --- # NUR3125 — PATHOPHYSIOLOGY: 3 Credits, 3 Hours This course builds on foundation knowledge for understanding pathophysiology related to alterations in body systems, physiologic functions and manifestation of disease states. This course explores biological principles and cellular alterations to increase the student’s understanding of the internal dynamics involved in disease processes. The course focuses on the application of critical thinking and decision- making skills to analyze diverse client presentations of common diseases and nursing care implications. Prerequisite: Minimum grade of “C” in BSC 2086C. Students must have an Associate i… --- # NUR3805 — PROFESSIONAL ROLES: 3 Credits, 3 Hours This course focuses on the transition of the RN student from an associate degree program to the role of the baccalaureate-nursing graduate. The course emphasizes the role and scope of professional nursing, as the course builds upon initial nursing education to prepare the student for a broader scope of practice. The course examines professional standards, attributes, ethical principles, and qualities that professional nurses need to become leaders in the complex global healthcare environment. Prerequisite: Students must have an Associate in Science-Registered Nurse degree which included theor… --- # NUR4145 — PHARMACOLOGY: 3 Credits, 3 Hours This course will focus on major concerns in health care related to safe medication administration practices, medication reconciliation, and concepts of pharmacology in nursing practice. The course examines pharmacotherapeutics, pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, therapeutic indications and nursing implications related to evaluation and management of symptoms across the lifespan. Prerequisite: Students must have an Associate in Science-Registered Nurse degree which included theoretical instruction and clinical application in medical, surgical, obstetrical, pediatric, geriatric, and psychiatri… --- # NUR4169 — EVIDENCE BASED RESEARCH: 3 Credits, 3 Hours This course introduces the student to the utilization of research in clinical nursing practice. This course focuses on exploration and assimilation of current scientific evidence, use of clinical judgment, and evaluation of available resources to support practice decision-making. The fundamental concepts of critical analysis and outcomes research, emphasizing the elements of evidence based nursing practice are covered. Prerequisite: Students must have an Associate in Science-Registered Nurse degree which included theoretical instruction and clinical application in medical, surgical, obstetric… --- # NUR4636 — COMMUNITY NURSING: 3 Credits, 3 Hours This course focuses on the role of nurse in the community and emphasizes concepts and theories related to community health nursing. The course emphasizes cultural, social, and epidemiological factors related to health, diseases and illness, health promotion and disease prevention across the lifespan of diverse populations. Prerequisite: Students must have an Associate in Science-Registered Nurse degree which included theoretical instruction and clinical application in medical, surgical, obstetrical, pediatric, geriatric, and psychiatric nursing; personal, family, and community health concepts… --- # NUR4675 — RURAL NURSING: 3 Credits, 3 Hours This course introduces the student to the role of the nurse in rural health. The rural environment and appropriate health care services and programs to meet the healthcare need of the rural population are emphasized. Topics covered include health risk, health promotion, economics, access to care and health practices of culturally diverse populations. Prerequisite: Students must have an Associate in Science-Registered Nurse degree which included theoretical instruction and clinical application in medical, surgical, obstetrical, pediatric, geriatric, and psychiatric nursing; personal, family, a… --- # NUR4826 — ETHICS: 3 Credits, 3 Hours Through this course, students will enhance their knowledge of the ethical and legal aspects of nursing. Exploring ethical issues, ethical decision-making, professional issues, cultural consideration and legal accountability in diverse populations. The focus is on identification and analysis of legal and ethical concepts and principles underlying the critical thinking process in nursing and health care. Prerequisite: Students must have an Associate in Science-Registered Nurse degree which included theoretical instruction and clinical application in medical, surgical, obstetrical, pediatric, ge… --- # NUR4870 — INFORMATICS: 3 Credits, 3 Hours This course is designed to explore the use of informatics in nursing practice and its role in enhancing patient care to provide quality patient outcomes. The current and future impact of technology in healthcare are emphasized. The course provides an overview of various applications of information systems within the context of the healthcare system. Prerequisite: Students must have an Associate in Science-Registered Nurse degree which included theoretical instruction and clinical application in medical, surgical, obstetrical, pediatric, geriatric, and psychiatric nursing; personal, family, an… --- # NUR9999 — NURSING EXPERIENCE: 10 Clock Hours LPN Experience Credits. (On Demand) Students with the equivalent of one year of full time work experience in a licensed healthcare facility/ employer are eligible for 10 experience credits. Students must present completion certificate, diploma or official transcript and current nursing license. Credits will be awarded at the completion of the program in which students are enrolled. --- # OCE1001 — INTRODUCTION TO OCEANOGRAPHY 3 Credits, 3 Hours - Lecture and testing. (Fall, Spring). Using the scientific method, critical thinking skills, and 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. Prerequisite: Successful completion of an NFC developmental reading course option or appropriate reading placement score on a postsecondary readines… --- # ORH1000 — INTRODUCTION TO HORTICULTURE: 3 Credits, 3 Hours (On Demand) An introduction to the disciplines involved in the broad field of horticulture, plant and animal taxonomy, morphology, anatomy and their fundamental processes as they relate to plant growth, pests, production, maintenance and planting. Plant propagation, pest and disease control, and design are also included. --- # ORH1113 — PEST AND DISEASE CONTROL: 3 Credits, 3 Hours (On Demand) Covers the identification, nature and eradication of ornamental plant pests and includes the development of a pest management program involving the proper selection and application of pesticides and herbicides. Provides technical treatment of the identification, nature and eradication of ornamental plant diseases and disorders; covers disease control management involving the proper selection and application of disease control practices. This course leads to state certification. --- # ORH1260 — GREENHOUSE OPERATIONS: 3 Credits, 3 Hours (On Demand) This course is designed to orient students to the art of growing plants in the greenhouse. Greenhouse construction, heating and cooling, propagation of greenhouse plants, watering, shading, indoor disease and pest control, growing media preparation, hanging baskets, totems, use of growth regulators and dish gardens will be covered. --- # ORH1301 — INTRODUCTION TO IRRIGATION: 3 Credits, 3 Hours (On Demand) An introduction to the history of irrigation and the analysis of the Florida water management governance system. Students will learn how to plan, install and maintain a landscape irrigation system. --- # ORH1510 — ORNAMENTAL PLANT IDENTIFICATION: 3 Credits, 3 Hours (On Demand)A practical course designed to assist those who are not trained botanists but want to know about the landscape plants they see every day. The identification of the more common grasses, flowers, shrubs and trees, along with their cultural requirements and landscape uses, is covered. Recommended for ornamental horticulture majors, nurserymen, nursery salespersons, landscapers and homeowners. This class is offered online and in the classroom. --- # OST2335 — BUSINESS COMMUNICATION: 3 Credits, 3 Hours (Offered online during mini-mester B Fall and spring terms) This course is designed to develop students’ ability to effectively communicate in the business arena. Upon completion of this course, students will become effective business communicators, developing skills in interpersonal and group communication, electronic communication, message preparation, preparing and presenting reports and presentations, and resume preparation and developing proper interview skills. --- # OTA0030C — ASSISTANT DIGITAL PRODUCTION DESIGNER: 150 Clock Hours (Spring) This course presents the concepts and topics essential for producing business documents using desktop publishing. Students will identify elements of design and perform layout, design and measurement activities using desktop publishing applications. Prerequisite: Minimum grades of “C” in OTA 0040C, OTA 0041C. Prerequisites: OTA 0040C, OTA 0041C --- # OTA0040C — INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY ASSISTANT: 150 Clock Hours (Fall) This course provides an overview of current business and information systems and trends and introduces students to the basic skills and foundations required for today’s business environments. Emphasis is placed on fundamental computer concepts and developing proficiency with touch keyboarding. Corequisite: OTA 0041C. --- # OTA0041C — FRONT DESK SPECIALIST: 300 Clock Hours (Fall) In this course, students learn about and perform office functions and responsibilities, including records management, financial functions, transcription, use of information management tools and communications systems. Students will use technology and productivity software to increase office productivity and enhance performance. Special emphasis is given to customer service strategies, business vocabulary, communication skills, quality service and production, standards of personal ethic, and interpersonal skills. Corequisite: OTA 0040C. --- # OTA0043C — ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT: 450 Clock Hours (Spring) This course further develops the skills students need for success in administrative office environments. Students will continue to practice skills learned during prior courses of the program and will demonstrate leadership behavior and supervision techniques, train and assist others, deliver impromptu and planned speeches and serve as liaison in public relations situations. Emphasis is placed on work-based learning experiences, developing a career portfolio, obtaining industry certification, and demonstrating job-seeking skills required for the pursuit of a career as a secretary or a… Prerequisites: OTA 0040C, OTA 0041C, OTA 0030C --- # OTA0631C — MEDICAL OFFICE TECHNOLOGIST: 300 Clock Hours (Spring) This course is designed to prepare individuals to work in a medical office. Students will use technology to perform such duties as health insurance verification, billing and collections. Knowledge of legal and ethical procedures is included. Leadership skills of maintaining effective working relationships with others are taught. OSHA regulations are also important concepts in this course. Prerequisite: Minimum grades of “C” in OTA 0040C, OTA0041C. Corequisite: OTA 0651C. --- # OTA0651C — MEDICAL ADMINISTRATIVE SPECIALIST: 300 Clock Hours (Spring) This is 1 of 4 courses in the medical administrative assistant program. Students prepare to work in a medical office, using technology. Work-based experiences are provided, along with employability skills and entrepreneurial skills. Students learn business management skills and business ethics. They learn about legal responsibilities and about health, safety, and environmental management systems in the business office. Also included are personal money-management concepts and procedures. Corequisite: OTA 0631C. --- # PEM2131 — WEIGHT TRAINING: 1 Credit, 2 Hours (On Demand) This course supports muscular development through a planned program of resistive exercises. Attention will be given to proper lifting and safety techniques. --- # PEM2132R — ADVANCED WEIGHT TRAINING: 1 Credit, 2 Hours (On Demand) This course is a continuation of PEM 2131 with more in-depth training to further improve physical appearance, fitness level and health. Added emphasis is on goal setting for individuals. Prerequisite: Minimum grade of “C” in PEM 2131 or instructor consent. Prerequisites: PEM 2131 --- # PGY2401 — INTRODUCTION TO PHOTOGRAPHY: 3 Credits 3 Hours. (On Demand) This course is an introduction to photographic equipment, materials, processes and philosophy and includes experiments in location and studio photography with special emphasis given to projects involving the development of camera vision and conceptual ideas. Students will explore photo composition, lighting, focusing and the use of various lenses. --- # PHI2010 — INTRODUCTION TO PHILOSOPHY: 3 Credits, 3 Hours (Fall, Summer, Spring) In this course, students will be introduced to the nature of philosophy, philosophical thinking, major intellectual movements in the history of philosophy, including topics from the western philosophical tradition, and various problems in philosophy. Students will strengthen their intellectual skills, become more effective learners, and develop broad foundational knowledge. Prerequisite: Minimum grade of “C” in ENC 1101. Prerequisites: ENC 1101 --- # PHY1020C — FUNDAMENTALS OF PHYSICS: 3 Credits, 3 Hours - Lecture and Laboratory (On Demand) This course offers a comprehensive survey of physics, covering a wide range of topics including motion, newton’s laws, energy, sound, heat, electricity, magnetism, and optics. Emphasizing a conceptual understanding of physics, the course integrates critical thinking skills and real-world applications. Prerequisites: Appropriate mathematics and reading placement scores on a postsecondary readiness test; OR successful completion of appropriate NFC developmental reading and developmental math course options. Exemptions may exist; consult an academic advisor. *All science courses with… --- # PHY1053 — GENERAL PHYSICS I: 3 Credits, 3 Hours - Lecture (Fall) 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. Prerequisite: Minimum grade of “C” in MAC 1114 or equivalent with instructor consent. Corequisite: PHY 1053L. --- # PHY1053L — GENERAL PHYSICS I LAB: 1 Credit, 1 two-hour session per week (Fall) Topics covered include scientific method, motion, velocity, acceleration, forces, work and energy, linear momentum, rotational motion, angular momentum, harmonic motion, waves, fluid mechanics, heat and thermodynamics. Prerequisite or corequisite: Minimum grade of “C” in PHY 1053. *All science courses with laboratories require an additional lab fee. --- # PHY1054 — GENERAL PHYSICS II: 3 Credits, 3 Hours - Lecture (Spring) Topics covered include electricity, magnetism, ac and dc circuits, radiation, optics, special relativity and basic quantum mechanics. Prerequisite: Minimum grade of “C” in PHY 1053. Prerequisites: PHY 1053 --- # PHY1054L — GENERAL PHYSICS II LAB: 1 Credit, 1 two-hour session per week (Spring) This course is a continuation of lab exercises on gas laws, fluid statics and dynamics, electricity and magnetism, AC and DC circuits, optics, and nuclear physics. Prerequisite or corequisite: Minimum grade of “C” in PHY 1054. *All science courses with laboratories require an additional lab fee. --- # PHY2048 — PHYSICS I WITH CALCULUS: 4 Credits, 4 Hours - Lecture (Fall) Topics covered include scientific method, motion, velocity, acceleration, forces, work and energy, linear momentum, rotational motion, angular momentum, harmonic motion, waves, fluid mechanics, heat and thermodynamics. Prerequisite or corequisite: Minimum grade of “C” in MAC 2311 or equivalent Calculus I. Corequisite: PHY 2048L. --- # PHY2048L — PHYSICS I WITH CALCULUS LAB: 1 Credit, 1 two-hour session per week (Fall) Topics covered include scientific method, motion, velocity, acceleration, forces, work and energy, linear momentum, rotational motion, angular momentum, harmonic motion, waves, fluid mechanics, heat and thermodynamics. Corequisite: PHY 2048. *All science courses with laboratories require an additional lab fee. --- # PHY2049 — PHYSICS II WITH CALCULUS: 4 Credits, 4 Hour - Lecture (Spring) For students majoring in engineering, physics and other sciences which include: properties of matter, electricity, and magnetism, AC and DC circuits, light and optics and special relativity and quantum mechanics. Prerequisite: Minimum grades of “C” in PHY 2048 and MAC 2311. Corequisite: MAC 2312, PHY 2049L. --- # PHY2049L — PHYSICS II WITH CALCULUS LAB: 1 Credit, 1 two-hour session per week 2 Hours. (Spring) Topics covered include probability distributions, electric fields, magnetic fields, DC and AC circuits, optics, electromagnetic radiation, nuclear and condensed matter physics. Prerequisite or corequisite: Minimum grade of “C” in PHY 2049. *All science courses with laboratories require an additional lab fee. PMT 0070C. WELDER ASSISTANT I: 150 Clock Hours (Fall, Spring) This course prepares students for entry into the welding industry. Students explore career opportunities and requirements of a professional welder. Content emphasizes beginning skills key to the success of wor… --- # PMT0072C — WELDER SMAW I: 150 hours The Welder SMAW I course prepares students for entry into the welding industry as a basic Shielded Metal Arc Welder. Students explore career opportunities and requirements of a professional welder. Content emphasizes beginning skills key to the success of working in the welding industry. Students study basic shielded metal arc welding (SMAW), Carbon Arc Gouging (GAC) principles, and visual examination skills. Prerequisites: Minimum grade of “C” in PMT 0071C. Prerequisites: PMT 0071C --- # PMT0073C — WELDER SMAW II: 150 hours The Welder SMAW II course is designed to build on the skills and knowledge students learned in Welder SMAW I for entry into the welding industry as a basic Shielded Metal Arc Welder. Students explore career opportunities and requirements of a professional welder. Content emphasizes beginning skills key to the success of working in the welding industry. Students study employability and welding careers, and intermediate shielded metal arc welding (SMAW). Prerequisites: Minimum grade of “C” in PMT 0072C. Prerequisites: PMT 0072C --- # PMT0074C — WELDER: 450 hours The Welder course builds on the skills and knowledge students learned in the Welder Assistant and Welder SMAW courses. Students explore career opportunities and requirements of a professional welder. Content emphasizes skills key to the success of working in the welding industry. Students study basic and intermediate Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW), basic and intermediate Flux-Core Arc Welding (FCAW), basic and intermediate Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW), and a basic understanding of pipe welding. Prerequisites: Minimum grade of “C” in PMT 0073C. Prerequisites: PMT 0073C --- # PMT0075 — ADVANCED WELDER 1: 600 hours Students will apply intermediate shielded metal arc welding (SMAW) pipe welding (Class-B Pipe Welder) skills during this course and apply and understand fabrication techniques using pipe fitting techniques. Students will also apply advanced gas-tungsten arc welding (GTAW) pipe skills. Students will Identify and explain open- root V-groove pipe welding techniques on heavy wall pipe with GTAW/SMAW equipment; Identify and explain Pre and Post weld heat treatment on the different types of alloy metals; make open-root V-groove welds on heavy wall carbon steel pipe root and hot pass using different… --- # PMT0076 — ADVANCED WELDER 2: 150 hours The Advanced Welder 2 course is designed to give students the opportunity to research and identify careers and workforce needs that employ emerging welding technologies. Students will identify and apply the skills required to work within careers that use emerging welding technologies. Prerequisites: Minimum grade of “C” in PMT 0073C. Prerequisites: PMT 0073C --- # POS2041 — AMERICAN NATIONAL GOVERNMENT: 3 Credits, 3 Hours (Fall, Spring, Summer) In this course, students will investigate how the national government is structured and how the American Constitutional Republic operates. It covers the philosophical and historical foundations of American government, including but not limited to the Declaration of Independence, the United States Constitution and all its amendments, and the Federalist Papers. The course examines the branches of government and the government’s laws, policies, and programs. It also examines the ways in which citizens participate in their government and ways their government responds to ci… --- # POS2112 — STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS: 3 Credits, 3 Hours (Summer) this course provides a comparative study of American state governments and political processes, with an emphasis on Florida. The curriculum emphasizes the structures and functions of state governments, as well as the importance of federal-state relations and state-local relations. Prerequisite: Successful completion of POS 2041. Prerequisites: POS 2041 --- # PRN0094C — PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN: 60 Clock Hours (Fall, Spring) This course is designed for the Patient Care Assistant who has completed coursework in 1 to 3 selected Allied Health areas. This course emphasizes the Patient Care Technician as a team member. Prerequisite: Minimum grades of “C” in HSC 0003, HCP 0121C, HCP 0332C, HCP 0020C, HSC 0016C, MEA 0580C. Prerequisites: HSC 0003, HCP 0121C, HCP 0332C, HCP 0020C, HSC 0016C, MEA 0580C --- # PRN0098C — PRACTICAL NURSING FOUNDATIONS 1: 300 Clock Hours (Fall) This course is basic knowledge necessary for entering a health occupations career. The first of five practical nursing courses, PRN 0098C units and modules provide the student with critical information related to the role, function and skills/procedures of the practical nurse, normal body structure and function, and principles of nutrition. An overview of the healthcare team, legal and ethical aspects of the healthcare professional, communication and relationships with the healthcare team, safety, infection control measures, basic first aid, employability skills, and basic math concept… --- # PRN0099C — PRACTICAL NURSING FOUNDATIONS 2: 300 Clock Hours (Fall) The second of five practical nursing courses, PRN 0099C units and modules introduce the student human growth and development across the lifespan including bio-psycho-social support. The student will learn concepts and principles of medication administration and performance of nursing care procedures. Utilizing the nursing process as a framework, students will learn to utilize critical thinking skills to provide patient care within a holistic framework. Concepts of education for healthy lifestyle and community health are explored. Supervised laboratory and clinical experiences give the… --- # PRN0290C — MEDICAL SURGICAL NURSING 1: 300 Clock Hours (Spring) The third of five practical nursing courses, PRN 0290C units and modules introduce the student to the care of patients with common medical-surgical conditions of six body systems including the administration of related medications. Utilizing the nursing process as a framework, students will learn to utilize critical thinking skills to provide patient care within a holistic framework. Supervised laboratory and clinical experiences give the student numerous opportunities to continue to develop proficiency in the performance of skills/procedures and in the application of theoretical con… --- # PRN0291C — MEDICAL SURGICAL NURSING 2: 300 Clock Hours (Spring) The 4th of five practical nursing courses, PRN 0291C units and modules continue with instruction of the care of patients with common medical-surgical conditions of the remaining five body systems including the administration of related medications. Utilizing the nursing process as a framework, students will learn to utilize critical thinking skills to provide patient care within a holistic framework as related to the body systems. Supervised laboratory and clinical experiences give the student numerous opportunities to continue to develop proficiency in the performance of skills/proc… Prerequisites: PRN 0098C --- # PRN0690C — COMPREHENSIVE NURSING AND TRANSITIONAL SKILLS: 150 Clock Hours (Summer) The fifth of five practical nursing courses, PRN 0291C units and modules introduce the student to concepts and principles related to the care of the maternal, newborn, and pediatric patient and their family. Utilizing the nursing process as a framework, students will employ critical thinking skills to provide patient care within a holistic framework to a variety of patients. Additional modules/units will provide the graduating student with concepts and principles related to employment, professional roles, relationships, and responsibilities. Supervised laboratory and clinical experie… Prerequisites: PRN 0099C --- # PSC1341C — PHYSICAL SCIENCE I: 3 Credits, 3 Hours - Lecture and Laboratory (Fall, Spring) This course is designed for students of the arts, social sciences, education, and business as a survey course to help nonscientists gain an understanding of science and technology and their roles in modern society. Extensive use of experimentation is an integral part of the course. Prerequisite: Appropriate mathematics placement score on a postsecondary readiness test; successful completion of an NFC developmental reading course option or appropriate reading placement score on a postsecondary readiness test. Exemptions may exist; consult an academic advisor. *All science course… --- # PSY2012 — GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY: 3 Credits, 3 Hours (Fall, Spring, Summer) In this course, students will gain an introduction to the scientific study of human behavior and mental processes. Topics may be drawn from historical and current perspectives in psychology. Prerequisite: Successful completion of NFC developmental reading and writing course option or appropriate placement score on a postsecondary readiness test. Exemptions may exist; consult an academic advisor. Minimum grade of “C” in ENC 1101 is recommended, but not required. --- # PSY2932 — RESEARCH METHODS: 3 Credits, 3 Hours (Fall, Spring, Summer) This course is designed to provide students with the practical tools for conducting social science research, applying theoretical perspectives, evaluating research findings and developing research projects addressing specific and testable questions. THIS COURSE DOES NOT FULFILL GENERAL EDUCATION SOCIAL SCIENCE REQUIREMENTS. Prerequisite: Successful completion of NFC developmental reading and writing course option or appropriate placement score on a postsecondary readiness test. Exemptions may exist; consult an academic advisor. Minimum grade of “C” in ENC 1101 is recomm… --- # REA0056 — DEVELOPMENTAL READING MODULE: Developmental Education, Zero Credit, 2 Hours (Fall, Spring, Summer) This developmental reading course’s content is delivered in an online, modularized format. Students are administered a diagnostic test to identify skills to prepare an individualized learning plan so that the students work only on skills not yet mastered. Students complete adaptive learning assignments that allow them to accelerate through sections and skip textbook readings they already show mastery in. Topics include identifying main ideas and supporting details, recognizing transitions and thought patterns, differentiating between facts and opinions, identifying a pa… --- # REL2300 — INTRODUCTION TO WORLD RELIGION: 3 Credits, 3 Hours (On Demand) This course provides students the opportunity to think critically through studying the world’s religions especially as it pertains to religious history, literature, and philosophy as recorded in religious texts. The course will delve into the western canon, analyzing its religious and philosophical foundations, as well as its influence on global thought and practice. Prerequisite: Minimum grade of “C” in ENC 1102. Prerequisites: ENC 1102 --- # SBM2000 — SMALL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT: 3 Credits, 3 Hours (Offered online during the mini-mester A fall term) In this course students will learn how to successfully establish and maintain a small business, including organization, planning and management. Students will also gain knowledge of the different types of businesses. SLS 1103. STRATEGIES FOR ACADEMIC SUCCESS: 3 Credits, 3 Hours (Fall, Spring, Summer) This 3-hour college credit survey course is designed to help students develop skills that are essential for academic and personal success. Students are introduced to topics including study skills, note-taking and test-taking strategies, personal… --- # SLS1301 — CAREER AND MAJOR PLANNING: 1 Credit, 1 Hour (Fall, Spring) This course is designed to help students choose and/or reinforce their career and major options through use of career and major online assessments discussion and case studies covering NACE soft skills and job ready skills and portfolio/resume development. --- # SOP2002 — SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY: 3 Credits, 3 Hours (Fall, Spring) A study of the social factors influencing individual behavior. Consideration of socialization, social influence and conformity, social interaction, decision-making, attitudes, and opinions. Prerequisite: Successful completion of NFC developmental reading and writing course options or appropriate reading and writing placement scores on a postsecondary readiness test. Exemptions may exist; consult an academic advisor. PSY 2012 is recommended, but not required. --- # SWS2000 — INTRODUCTION TO SOIL SCIENCE: 3 Credits, 3 Hours (On Demand) This course will address topics in soil and water science, including soil physical characteristics, soil fertility and the influence of nutrients on growth in plants. --- # SPC1608 — FUNDAMENTALS OF SPEECH: 3 Credits, 3 Hours (Fall, Spring) This course is designed to give students the skills necessary to be competent public speakers. Students will learn to construct, research, deliver and evaluate various types of oral presentations. --- # SPN1000 — CONVERSATIONAL SPANISH: 3 Credits, 3 Hours (On Demand) This course concentrates on the development of oral and conversational skills in the language. There is an additional emphasis on workplace terminology and on communicative habits and cultural patterns that influence everyday conversation. It is designed to help the student gain practical knowledge of Spanish in a working environment. *A grade of “C” or higher is required to satisfy foreign language competency. THE COURSE DOES NOT FULFILL THE GENERAL EDUCATION FOREIGN LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS OF --- # SPN1120 — ELEMENTARY SPANISH I: 4 Credits, 4 Hours (Fall) This course is for the beginning student in Spanish and is a foundation in the language and civilization, stressing an oral-aural approach. This course is open to students with no language backgrounds and to those with less than one year of high school Spanish whose language placement test indicates a need for further foundation work. *A grade of “C” or higher is required to satisfy foreign language competency. --- # SPN1121 — ELEMENTARY SPANISH II: 4 Credits, 4 Hours (Spring) This course is a continuation of SPN 1120. Prerequisite: Minimum grade of “C” in SPN 1120 or consent of the instructor based on language placement scores. Prerequisites: SPN 1120 --- # SPN2200 — INTERMEDIATE SPANISH I: 3 Credits, 3 Hours (Fall) This course is designed to develop a facility for reading and composition and includes a thorough review of Spanish grammar and an introduction to Spanish culture and literature. Prerequisite: Minimum grade of “C” in SPN 1121 or consent of instructor based on language placement test scores for those with two or more years of high school Spanish. --- # SPN2201 — INTERMEDIATE SPANISH II: 3 credits, 3 hours (On Demand) Designed for the intermediate student of Spanish, this 4th semester of college Spanish is designed for the student who has successfully completed 3 college semesters, 3 high school level years of Spanish or the equivalent and who therefore already has a solid foundation in the basics of the Spanish language, its vocabulary and its grammar. At this level the class is conducted almost exclusively in Spanish and includes more reading/discussion of material, including the reading of literary excerpts from a graded reader. In this course, students will utilize descriptive and inferenti… --- # SYG1000 — INTRODUCTORY SOCIOLOGY: 3 Credits, 3 Hours (Fall, Spring, Summer) In this course, students will gain an understanding of the basic sociological concepts and vocabulary, including the methodological tools, sociological perspectives, and scientific procedures used by social scientists to collect data and conduct research. Topics generally include society and culture, institutions, socialization, influences, crime, change, groups, sex, race and ethnicity, family, class, and population. A study of the organization of human society and the forces, principles and processes influencing individual and group activities. Attention is given to c… --- # SYG2010 — SOCIAL PROBLEMS: 3 Credits, 3 Hours (On Demand) This course is a study of major social problems and deviance in contemporary American society that emphasizes defining causes, consequences and means of coping with these conditions. Topic areas include marriage, family relations, education, economics, government, American minority groups, crime and delinquency, population problems and problems of ecology and urban living. Prerequisite: Successful completion of an NFC developmental reading course option or appropriate reading placement score on a postsecondary readiness test. Exemptions may exist; consult an academic advisor. --- # SYG2322 — JUVENILE DELINQUENCY: 3 Credits, 3 Hours (On Demand) This course examines the problem of defining and measuring delinquency, the broad social and cultural aspects of the developmental process of delinquent behavior, causal theories, the role of police, and the development of the juvenile court, including current jurisdiction and function. Special consideration is given to traditional and contemporary training schools, treatment and aftercare. THIS COURSE DOES NOT FULFILL GENERAL EDUCATION SOCIAL SCIENCE REQUIREMENTS. --- # SYG2323 — INTRODUCTION TO CRIMINOLOGY: 3 Credits, 3 Hours (On Demand) This course is an overview of the criminology field, including theories and factors in causation of criminal behavior, criminal justice in operation, penal and correctional procedures and aspects of prevention. THIS COURSE DOES NOT FULFILL GENERAL EDUCATION SOCIAL SCIENCE REQUIREMENTS. --- # SYG2361 — DEATH AND DYING: 3 Credits, 3 Hours Examines issues and problems associated with death and dying resulting from changes in society surrounding grief, funeral practices, widowhood, suicide, life beyond death, and moral and ethical issues. --- # SYG2430 — MARRIAGE AND THE FAMILY: 3 Credits, 3 Hours (On Demand) This is a functional course designed to assist in developing perspective concerning the planning of courtship, marriage and family life. Social, cultural and personal factors related to success and failure in mate selection and marriages are considered. SYG 1000 is suggested but not required. THIS COURSE DOES NOT FULFILL GENERAL EDUCATION SOCIAL SCIENCE REQUIREMENTS. --- # TAX2000 — INDIVIDUAL INCOME TAX: 3 Credits, 3 Hours (Offered online during Spring semester) This course offers students practice in the application of the Internal Revenue Code to determine individual income tax, including an overview of the basic concepts associated with individual returns, exclusions/ inclusions in calculating gross income, deductions, special tax computations, recognition of gains/losses and payment of tax liability. Prerequisite: Minimum grade of “C” in ACG 2021. Prerequisites: ACG 2021 --- # TRA0080 — TRACTOR TRAILER TRUCK DRIVER: 320 Clock Hours (On Demand) The Tractor Trailer Truck Driver course, prepares students for entry into the Trucking and Logistics Industry. Students explore career opportunities and requirements of a professional Tractor Trailer driver. Students study: vehicle safety, accident prevention, operating regulations, cargo handling, documentation procedures, pre- trip preparation, vehicle inspection, maintenance, service, control procedures, backing, coupling, uncoupling, maneuvering, road and hazardous driving skills, math, communication, employability, entrepreneurship, and licensing requirements. --- # TRA0084 — TRUCK DRIVER HEAVY FLORIDA CLASS “B”: 150 Clock Hours (Fall, Spring, Summer) The Truck Driver Heavy Florida Class “B” course prepares students for entry into the trucking and logistics industry. Students explore career opportunities and requirements of a professional class “B” truck driver. Students study vehicle safety, accident prevention, operating regulations, cargo handling, documentation procedures, pre-trip preparation, vehicle inspection, maintenance, service, control procedures, backing, maneuvering, road and hazardous driving skills, and licensing requirements. --- # WOH1012 — WORLD HISTORY TO 1600: 3 Credits, 3 Hours (Fall, Spring, Summer) This course explores the major civilizations and historical developments of the world from prehistory to the 17th century. Students will examine the political, social, economic, cultural, and intellectual forces from this timeframe that have shaped human history. Prerequisite: Successful completion of NFC developmental reading and writing course options or appropriate reading and writing placement scores on a postsecondary readiness test. Exemptions may exist; consult an academic advisor. --- # WOH1022 — WORLD HISTORY SINCE 1600: 3 Credits, 3 Hours (Fall, Spring, Summer) This course provides a comprehensive survey of world history from the 17th century to the present. We will examine major political, social, economic, and cultural developments since 1600 that have shaped the modern world. Prerequisite: Successful completion of NFC developmental reading and writing course options or appropriate reading and writing placement scores on a postsecondary readiness test. Exemptions may exist; consult an academic advisor. --- # WOH2040 — WORLD HISTORY IN THE TWENTIETH CENTURY: 3 Credits, 3 Hours (Fall, Spring) This course begins with European Imperialism and World War I and examines the important political, military, economic, intellectual, social and cultural developments in the world during the last century. Prerequisite: Successful completion of NFC developmental reading and writing course options or appropriate reading and writing placement scores on a postsecondary readiness test. Exemptions may exist; consult an academic advisor. --- # ZOO2010C — GENERAL ZOOLOGY: 4 Credits, 4 Hours - Lecture and laboratory (Fall) Field trips are included. This course is a survey of the animal kingdom emphasizing the structure, function, classification, behavior and ecology of major animal phyla. Prerequisite: Successful completion of an NFC developmental reading course option or appropriate reading placement score on a postsecondary readiness test. Exemptions may exist; consult an academic advisor. *All science courses with laboratories require an additional lab fee.