Course Descriptions

College Preparatory Credits (0000 designations) may not be used toward graduation credits. This course is offered to students with an appropriate score on the standardized placement test for ESL. The course develops the student's ability to comprehend spoken English at a normal rate of speech and to express themselves accurately in a variety of situations. Emphasis is on listening for content intonation and rhythm patterns, imitating native speakers of English, and choosing appropriate expressions to handle everyday social encounters. 62 contact hours.

College Preparatory Credits (0000 designations) may not be used toward graduation credits. This course is offered to students with an appropriate score on the standardized placement test for ESL. This course is for non-native speakers of English and is the first of the five ESL courses in written English. It is designed to develop skills in vocabulary, reading, grammar, and writing. In this course, students develop writing skills in the context of guided discourse on personal topics with an emphasis on logical thought and mechanics, and they learn to control basic grammatical structures and statement/question patterns. They also develop the ability to comprehend written text appropriate to this level with emphasis on developing reading skills and vocabulary. A variety of American and cross-cultural topics are discussed. 137 contact hours.

College Preparatory Credits (0000 designations) may not be used toward graduation credits. Prerequisite: EAP 0200 or an appropriate score on the standardized placement test for ESL. In this course students will further develop the ability to comprehend spoken English and to express themselves more accurately and fluently on a variety of social and academic topics. Emphasis is on active listening for discrete points and main ideas, note taking, summarizing, and giving prepared and extemporaneous speeches. 62 contact hours.

College Preparatory Credits (0000 designations) may not be used toward graduation credits. Prerequisite: EAP 0295 or appropriate score on the standardized placement test for ESL. This college preparatory course for non-native speakers of English is the second of the four ESL courses in written English. It is designed to develop skills in vocabulary, reading, grammar, and writing. A variety of American and cross-cultural topics are discussed. 137 contact hours.

College Preparatory Credits (0000 designations) may not be used toward graduation credits. Prerequisite: EAP 0300 or an appropriate score on the standardized placement test for ESL. In this course students will further develop the ability to comprehend spoken English and to express themselves more accurately and fluently on a variety of social and academic topics. Emphasis is on active listening for discrete points and main ideas, note taking, summarizing, and giving prepared and extemporaneous speeches. 62 contact hours.

College Preparatory Credits (0000 designations) may not be used toward graduation credits. Prerequisite: EAP 0395 or an appropriate score on the standardized placement test for ESL. The third of five ESL courses, this college preparatory course is designed to enhance basic skills in reading, writing, structure, and vocabulary building. Students develop the ability to write more sophisticated structured academic paragraphs in various rhetorical modes and execute other academic writing tasks. They continue to develop academic reading abilities, including texts on contemporary and literary topics with an emphasis on extensive reading and the enhancement of critical reading skills. They also develop the ability to use intermediate-level grammatical structures appropriate to classroom discussion, oral presentation and writing of more sophisticated academic paragraphs with an emphasis on increased accuracy. Group interaction, critical thinking skills, and appreciation of cultural differences in learning approaches are incorporated in instructional techniques. 137 contact hours.

Prerequisite: EAP 0400 or an appropriate score on the standardized placement test for ESL. Students enhance their aural comprehension skills in both academic and social settings by listening to taped lectures and news broadcasts, radio and television shows, and guest speakers. They develop communication, organization and pronunciation skills necessary for effective academic presentation and discussion with an introduction to lecture note taking. Emphasis is also placed on accent reduction as students focus on sound discrimination and oral production of English. Oral communication skills are further developed as students practice interviewing, summarizing, and giving presentations and take part in group problem-solving activities. 62 contact hours. (A total of 12 credits from EAP 1695 and EAP 1500 can be used for graduation credit.)

Prerequisite: EAP 0400 or an appropriate score on the standardized placement test for ESL or by permission of the program director. This course is designed to improve students' pronunciation of American English, including stress, rhythm, and intonation. Students analyze the phonetic structure of vowel and consonant sounds and practice correctly pronouncing sounds and patterns in context. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisite: EAP 0495 or an appropriate score on the standardized placement test for ESL. The fourth of five ESL courses, the college preparatory course is designed to enhance advanced skills in reading, writing, structure, and vocabulary building. Students develop the ability to write basic, structured academic essays with an emphasis on accuracy and cohesiveness and execute other academic writing tasks. They develop the ability to comprehend lengthier texts on diverse academic topics by applying appropriate reading strategies, and they develop the ability to use complex grammatical structures appropriate to effective academic presentations, discussions and essays. Group interaction, critical think skills, and appreciation of cultural differences in learning approaches are incorporated in instructional techniques. 137 contact hours. (NOTE: Credit for EAP 1595 cannot be used toward graduation.)

Prerequisite: EAP 1595 or an appropriate score on the standardized placement test for ESL. As the last course in English as a Second Language, this component is designed to increase and refine skills in reading speed, comprehension and retention; in writing organization, fluency, clarity and style; and in understanding and applying advanced grammatical concepts to enhance both comprehension and expression in English. Group interaction, critical thinking skills and appreciation of cultural differences in learning approaches are incorporated in instructional techniques. 137 contact hours. (A total of 12 credits from EAP 1695 and EAP 1500 can be used for graduation credit.)

Corequisite: ENC 1101. This course is a learning support laboratory for ESL students who have successfully completed EAP 1695 Advanced English as a Second Language with a letter grade of C or who have permission of the Program Director. The laboratory will assist students in identifying and correcting specific weaknesses in English language skills and composing skills. With individualized tutorial instruction, students will revise essays written for the co-requisite course. Additional learning activities will be assigned as needed for review and reinforcement and must be completed satisfactorily. 32 contact hours. (This course does not count toward graduation credit.)

This course is designed to provide students with a general knowledge of the structure and function of economic systems with major emphasis on the American economy and its current economic problems. 47 contact hours.

"G" Prerequisites: (ENC 0020 and REA 0002) or EAP 1695 or appropriate score on the placement test. This is a course in economic principles involving the overall operation of the market economy. Particular attention will be given to the effects of aggregate demand and aggregate supply on the levels of output, employment, and prices. This course will also examine how the tools of fiscal and monetary policy may be used in dealing with macroeconomics problems such as unemployment, inflation and economic fluctuation. This course partially satisfies the Gordon Rule writing requirements outlined in the General Education Requirements. Credit is not given for both ECO 2013 and Honors Macroeconomics. 47 contact hours.

"G" Prerequisites: Meets Honors College entrance criteria or approval of program director. In this course macroeconomic principles are used to analyze the operation of the market economy. The course will examine the effects of fiscal and monetary policies on aggregate demand and aggregate supply and consequently on the levels of output, employment, and prices. Emphasis will be placed on discussion of contemporary macroeconomic problems and issues. This course partially satisfies the Gordon Rule writing requirements outlined in the General Education Requirements. Credit is not given for both ECO 2013 and Honors Macroeconomics. 47 contact hours.

"G" Prerequisite: (ECO 2013 or ECO 2013H) or (special permission of the program director). This course is a study involving the theory of the business firm in the market economy. Major emphasis will be placed on the theory of price and output determination under different market situations, as well as consumer demand and behavior in market economies. This course partially satisfies the Gordon Rule writing requirements outlined in the General Education Requirements. Credit is not given for both ECO 2023 and ECO 2023H. 47 contact hours.

"G" Prerequisite: Meets Honors College entrance criteria or approval of program director. Microeconomic principles are used to analyze the operation of the market economy. The course will examine the theory of price and output determination under different market structures. Emphasis will be placed on discussion of contemporary microeconomic problems and issues. This course partially satisfies the Gordon Rule writing requirements outlined in the General Education Requirements. Credit is not given for both ECO 2023 and ECO 2023H. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisites: ECO 2013, ECO 2023, and Admission to the Business Administration BS Programs. This course applies economic theory and methodology to managerial decision making in various organizational settings. This course will emphasize demand analysis, production, and cost analysis under different market conditions, and decision making under uncertainty. 47 contact hours.

This course is an introduction to the design and implementation of curricula and strategies for instructional planning (goals, objectives, assessment), resources, learning theory applications, instructional media, and managing student progress in learning. Preservice teachers learn reflective practices. This course is writing intensive. 32 contact hours.

Prerequisite: Admission into the College of Education or permission from the Dean. This course is designed to provide the student with a thorough understanding of the principles and strategies of “Love and Logic”. Love and Logic is a philosophy that is founded on the premise that logical consequences of behavior are the best lessons for teaching responsible behavior. Love and Logic encourages adults to take care of themselves by setting limits in loving ways and offers powerful strategies that encourage children to own and solve their own problems. 17 contact hours.

Prerequisite: Admission to the College of Education BS program. This course is designed to help the student gain knowledge and competencies necessary to become an effective teacher and leader in the areas of elementary school integrated health and recreation. It develops the theoretical bases for health and recreation learning and teaching; illustrates and applies models for integrating elementary teaching; provides practical experience in curriculum, instruction and assessment. This course addresses specific Sunshine State Standards, subject matter competencies, and pedagogy pertinent to the disciplines and requirements for certification. 17 contact hours.

Prerequisite: EDF 3214. This course is designed to help the student gain knowledge and competencies necessary to become an effective teacher and leader in the areas of elementary school integrated music, art and movement. It develops the theoretical bases for music, art and movement learning and teaching; illustrates and applies models for integrating elementary teaching; provides practical experience in curriculum, instruction and assessment. This course addresses specific Sunshine State Standards, subject matter competencies, and pedagogy pertinent to the disciplines and requirements for certification. 17 contact hours.

EDE 4226 INTEGRATED LANGUAGE ARTS, CHILDREN'S LITERATURE & SOCIAL SCIENCES 2-4 credits

Prerequisites for all College of Education BS programs: EDF 3214, RED 3309, EDE 4304, EDE 4943. Additional Prerequisites: EDG 3620 for Elementary Education majors and EEX 3241 for Exceptional Education majors. Corequisite: EDE 4942. This course is designed to help preservice teachers teach the social sciences through the language arts, children’s literature, and the creative arts. By using an integrated curricular approach, preservice teachers acquire competencies in subject area content as well as pedagogical strategies for these disciplines. In addition, the course prepares preservice teachers to teach using a thematic approach so that K-6 learners understand connections across curricular areas. This course is enriched through the creative arts, including art, music, drama, and dance and addresses the sunshine state standards in these specific areas. 62 contact hours.

Prerequisite: College of Education math assessment. Corequisite: EDE 4943. This course is designed to help the student gain knowledge and competencies necessary to become an effective teacher and leader in the areas of elementary school mathematics and science. It develops the theoretical bases for mathematics and science learning and teaching; illustrates and applies models for integrating elementary mathematics and science teaching; provides practical experience in curriculum, instruction and assessment. This course addresses specific Sunshine State Standards, subject matter competencies, and pedagogy pertinent to the disciplines and required for certification. 62 contact hours.

EDE 4304 / Topic #2 INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES IN ELEMENTARY MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCE: IMPACT 3 credits

Prerequisite: Admission to the Elementary Education or Exceptional Student Education IMPACT Programs. This course is designed to help the student gain the knowledge and skills necessary to become an effective teacher and leader in the area of elementary school mathematics and science. The activities in this course are designed to: develop the theoretical basis for mathematics and science learning and teaching; illustrate and apply models for integrating elementary mathematics and science teaching, and provide practical experience in planning and carrying out instruction. 47 contact hours.

EDE 4314 MATHEMATICAL CONCEPTS AND PROCEDURES IN THE K-6 CLASSROOM 1 credits

Prerequisite: Admission to the Elementary Education or the Exceptional Education BS program. This course introduces conceptually and developmentally appropriate mathematics content based on the five content areas identified by the state (Sunshine State Standards) and national standards (National Council of Teachers of Mathematics). These are Numeration & Number Sense, Geometry, Measurement, Algebraic Thinking, and Data Analysis & Probability. Within these content areas, students will learn techniques consistent with the national process standards including problem solving, computation, effective representation, communication, reasoning, and making connections as well as error pattern analysis and research-based procedural strategies. This course addresses specific Sunshine State Standards, subject matter competencies, and pedagogy pertinent to the discipline and required for teacher certification. 17 contact hours.

Prerequisites: EDF 3214, EDF 4430. This course is designed to extend the knowledge base acquired in Measurement, Evaluation and Assessment in Education K-12 to focus on the evaluation of measurement in grades K-6. Teachers learn the principles needed to interpret and understand all types of standardized and non-standardized assessment tools. 32 contact hours.

Prerequisites: Successful completion of all Elementary Education BS program requirements and passing of all sections of the General Knowledge and Professional Education Exam. This course requires a teacher candidate to demonstrate competency on the twelve Florida Educator Accomplished Practices (FEAPs) at the pre-professional level during one semester of full day internship in a public or private school as approved by the Dean. The internship also includes a series of mandatory professional leadership seminars. Contact hours: a minimum of 35 hours per week for 15 weeks.

EDE 4940 / Topic #2: CANADIAN INTERNSHIP ELEMENTARY EDUCATION: IMPACT 3-6 credits

Prerequisites: Successful completion of all Elementary Education IMPACT Program requirements and passing of all sections of the General Knowledge and Professional Education Exam. This course requires a teacher candidate to demonstrate competency on the twelve Florida Educator Accomplished Practies (FEAPs) at the pre-professional level during a semester long internship in a public or private school approved by the Dean. The internship also includes a series of mandatory professional leadership seminars. This course is 6 credits for the Canadian students already in the program, but for new students they will be required to take 3 credits each semester for a total of 6 credits. Contact hours: a minimum of 35 hours per week for 10 weeks.

EDE 4942 INTEGRATED LANGUAGE ARTS, CHILDREN'S LITERATURE & SOCIAL SCIENCE PRACTICUM 1-2 credits

Prerequisites: EDF 3214, RED 3309. Corequisite: EDE 4226. This course is designed to give practical experience to students through school-based experiences in public and approved private school classrooms. Students work directly with elementary classroom teachers and have an opportunity to teach both large and small group activities, particularly children’s literature, language arts and social science. This course is designed to develop competencies relative to program planning instruction, daily schedule, record keeping, evaluation, classroom management, reporting to parents, professional organizations, and teacher ethics. Students spend a minimum of forty (40) to sixty (60) school-based hours in the elementary classroom. 17-32 contact hours.

Prerequisite: EDF 3214 and the College of Education math assessment. Corequisite: EDE 4304. This course is designed to give practical experience to students through school-based experiences in public and approved private school classrooms. Students work directly with elementary classroom teachers and have an opportunity to teach both large and small group activities, particularly Math and Science. This course is designed to develop competencies relative to program planning, instruction, daily scheduling, record keeping, evaluation, classroom management, reporting to parents, professional organizations, and teacher ethics. Students spend a minimum of forty (40) to sixty (60) school-based hours (SBH) in the elementary classroom. 17- 32 contact hours.

This course is an introduction to the development and organization of the American educational system and profession. It examines historical, sociological, ethical and philosophical foundations of education. 47 contact hours, plus 15 hours of field experience under the supervision of a K-12 teacher certified in-field. This requires completion of a criminal offense review form as a condition for participation in the field experience component of the course. A student who has a criminal background precluding him or her from volunteering in a classroom may not be able to complete the field experience and may not receive credit for this course.

This course is designed to introduce prospective teachers to the issues involved in a multicultural approach for American educational systems. It reviews the significance of multicultural worldviews and examines changing demographic patterns which affect school populations, diverse perspectives which impact teaching and learning in educational systems, and effective instructional strategies for working with diverse student populations. 47 contact hours plus an additional 15 hours participation in a variety of multicultural experiences are required.

This course is designed to cover principles of learning and student development and their applications to learning/teaching situations. Self-concept, motivation, views of intelligence and assessment are examined with opportunities to analyze teaching/learning episodes and to develop a repertoire of teaching approaches. Emphasis is placed on the interaction between the role of the teacher and the needs and learning styles of students at various developmental ages and stages. A minimum of 5 school-based hours of observation/teaching specifically related to principles of learning and development are required. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisite: Admission to the College of Education Educational Studies Program. This course is designed to study the relationship between education and public policy at the federal, state, and local levels of government. Emphasis is placed on the social, political, and economic factors that affect the development of educational public policy. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisite: Admission into the College of Education with approval from the faculty advisor or permission from the Dean. This course is designed to provide students with a global perspective of important educational issues and themes across cultures. This perspective is gained through travel to an international location that includes structured experiences in the culture. Students will be expected to compare the educational system in the United States with other nations, with a specific focus on the culture being visited. A final project that reflects on the learning experiences from the study abroad endeavor is required. A minimum of 35 field-based hours of observation/teaching specifically are required. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisite: Admission to the College of Education BS Program or Impact Program. This course is designed to study advanced principles of measurement, evaluation and assessment. Knowledge of and competencies for analyzing learner needs, instructional adaptation, differences in learner cognitive, social, linguistic, cultural, emotional and physical needs. 32 contact hours.

Prerequisites: PAD 3034 and admission to the Educational Studies BS Program. This course is designed to provide an introduction to the process of reviewing, evaluating, conducting and disseminating education research. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisite: Admission to the Education Studies BS program. This course provides a sociological approach to education, from several theoretical perspectives and their application to current educational issues, to the structure and processes that make education systems work. This course focuses on the role of school in society and how school relates to other systems within the macro system. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisite: Admission to the Elementary Education BS program or permission of the Dean. This course is designed to help the teacher candidates learn to communicate and work cooperatively with students, families and colleagues to improve education experiences at the school and is based on indicators found in Florida Educator Accomplished Practice #11. 17 contact hours.

Prerequisite: Admission to the College of Education BS program or permission of the Dean. This course is a compendium of four concepts to enhance specific professional skills that are necessary for success as an educator: educational law, principles of professional conduct of the education profession in Florida as outlined in The Code of Ethics, character education and teacher resiliency. 32 contact hours.

Prerequisite: Admission to the Educational Studies BS Program. The Right to Education is a fundamental human right according to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (Article 26) of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). Yet, education is denied to many across the world, particularly women. This course will examine and compare educational systems in their national contexts around the world in the United States of America, United Kingdom, France, the Russian Federation, Mexico, Japan, People's Republic of China, India,and Nigeria. emphasis will be placed on a blend of historical, philosophical, political,cultural,and sociological perspectives on a variety of foundational topics in international education, including the vital interests of developing and developed states; the implications for ethnonationalism, political, economic, environmental and educational relationships. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisites: Admission to the College of Education Educational Studies Program and senior standing. This course is to be taken during the student’s last semester in the College of Education. This multidisciplinary course is the culminating experience with a focus on critical analysis designed to broaden students’ perspectives within the social sciences, including Education. This course helps students seeking careers in non-school settings develop a more thorough understanding of the issues confronting institutions from a national or global perspective. Students will integrate knowledge and skills developed during the Educational Studies program to create an independent study such as a research project, case study, grant application, improvement plan, service learning project, etc. to explore a specific issue or problem. 62 contact hours.

This course is a series of modmester courses, each one on a topic of a specific interest to early childhood professionals. Among the topics offered are: Guidance and Discipline of the Young Child, The Creative Teacher, Play as Learning, Computers and Young Children, Understanding Violence in the Lives of Young Children and others as developed. Counts as Early Childhood Education credit with the Pinellas County License Board. 16 contact hours per topic per credit. A maximum of 3 credit hours per session. May be repeated for credit with a different topic.

This course is a special session centering around a specific topic designed to enhance specific professional skills: character education and counseling skills for teachers with the intent of establishing an environment of respect and rapport. PAIDEIA is the ancient Greek word for education . It is the process of acquiring knowledge. It is also the result of that process, learning and culture. A common cultural tradition is created and renewed by generations of persons who have learned. SPC's College of Education recognizes that life in community depends on centuries of shared wisdom. 17 contact hours.

The purpose of this course is to examine the complexities of teaching in schools that qualify for free or reduced-priced meals, have high rates of teacher turnover and produce low gains in student achievement. The course will address these issues by examining historical materials and contemporary understanding of the impact of these variables on attitude, motivation, and learning. This course will engage students in both learning and teaching in that preservice teachers will acquire knowledge about teaching strategies tailored for this type of school environment and have opportunities to practice them as part of their field experience in these neighborhood schools. Field experiences required. 32 contact hours.

Prerequisites: EDF 3214 and Admission to the College of Education BS Program or Impact Program. This course covers basic skills and knowledge for creating a learning environment that encourages positive social interaction and effective communication among members of the learning community. The course emphasizes attitudes, language patterns, values, and behaviors for eliciting and maintaining student learning as well as on-task behaviors. The course also includes methods and strategies for consulting with other school professionals and parents. 32 contact hours.

Prerequisite: Admission to the Elementary Education BS program or permission of the Dean. This course is an introduction to major concepts, assumptions, debates, processes of inquiry, and ways of knowing within the school curriculum. Preservice teachers create coherent, meaningful learning experiences using the major philosophical foundations of education to develop learners' competence in subject matter knowledge. Preservice teachers evaluate the suitability of the content against learner intellectual, social, emotional, physical characteristics. This course is writing intensive. 47 contact hours.

This course is a special session centering around a specific topic designed to enhance specific professional skills. PAIDEIA is the ancient Greek word for education. It is the process of acquiring knowledge. It is also the result of that process, that is, learning and culture. A common cultural tradition is created and renewed by generations of persons who have learned. SPC’s College of Education recognizes that life in community depends on centuries of shared wisdom. Professional seminars include readings, discussion, and presentations in “mental toughness” with the aim of helping future teachers manage themselves, their circumstances and students in effective ways. 17 contact hours.

Prerequisite: DEP 3305 or EDF 3214. Corequisite: EDG 4943. This course is designed for middle grades pre-service teachers to develop reflective practice in the areas of communication, planning, instruction, and assessment. In this course, pre-service teachers will learn how to help middle grade learners (grades 5-9) acquire essential meta-cognitive strategies and responsible behaviors to prepare them for high school. 47 contact hours.

EDG 4943 COGNITIVE STRATEGIES INSTRUCTION IN THE CLASSROOM PRACTICUM 1 credits

Prerequisite: DEP 3305 or EDF 3214. Corequisite: EDG 4343. This course is designed to give practical experience to students through school-based experiences in public and approved private school classrooms. Students work directly with middle and high school teachers in grades 5-9 and have an opportunity to teach both large and small group activities, particularly in the content areas of math and/or science. This course is designed to develop competencies relative to program planning, instruction, daily scheduling, record keeping, evaluation, communication, classroom management, reporting to parents, professional organizations, and teacher ethics. Students spend a minimum of sixty (60) school-based hours (SBH) in a middle or high school classroom. 17 contact hours.

Prerequisite: PSY 1012 or PSY 1020H. This course focuses on the psychological bases of educational theory and practice, and includes studies of the developmental characteristics of children, principles of learning as applied to the classroom and the nature and significance of individual differences. This course has a substantial writing requirement. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisite: EEC 1603. This course is a study of the theory and practice of observation and assessment of young children. Emphasis is on the use of various types of informal measurements along with the appropriate use of standardized assessments. Issues of professionalism including confidentiality, absence of bias, and ethical behaviors are addressed. 47 contact hours.

Pre- or corequisite: EEC 1603. This course is designed to give students practice in lesson planning, scheduling, and evaluating the activities of young children in early childhood care and education settings. 47 contact hours.

This course is designed for parents and professionals who care for and work with young children. It examines the range of appropriate and acceptable behaviors, consistent limits, communication patterns and styles, and simple rules that clearly define behavioral approaches employed to guide young children in a variety of settings. 47 contact hours.

This course teaches observation and screening principles and skills to providers in the early childhood care and education field. Course content will assist the student in appropriately determining developmental levels, the need for formal developmental assessments or the need to make referrals for early intervention programs and specialized services. 17 contact hours.

This course is the study of the physical, cognitive, and social-emotional developmental processes of children from conception to age eight. Emphasis is twofold: on understanding the sequential dynamics of growth, development, behavior and understanding the uniqueness of each child. 47 contact hours.

This course is designed to meet Florida educational requirements for the Foundational Level Child Care and Education Director Credential. The course content emphasizes the development of skills and a knowledge base for problem solving, planning, implementing and evaluating a quality child care and education program for child care administrators. 47 contact hours.

EEC 2271 INTRODUCTION TO WORKING WITH YOUNG CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS 3 credits

This course introduces the student to the study of young children, birth through five years of age, with special needs, within the context of their family unit. The content includes the study of possible causes of developmental delays, disabilities or established conditions; a historical overview of federal laws; understanding biases and attitudes toward children with disabilities and the recognition of the importance of early identification during critical periods of development. 47 contact hours.

EEC 2272 PRACTICES FOR WORKING WITH YOUNG CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS IN INCLUSIVE SETTINGS 3 credits

This course introduces the concept of inclusion of young children with special needs in early care and education settings. The course will present a model for effective inclusion; raise awareness of adult personal attitudes toward inclusive care and present theories of play development. Course content also includes the organization of the environment, provision of emergent literacy opportunities, management of challenging behaviors and the development of partnerships among parents, professionals and community agencies. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisite: EEC 1603. This course focuses on developing appropriate cognitive teaching and learning strategies for children from infancy to age eight. The student will examine methodological principles from the following curricula areas: mathematics, language arts, science, social studies, and health. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisite: EEC 1603. This course focuses on developing appropriate creative teaching/learning strategies for children from infancy to age eight. The student will examine creative teaching/learning strategies from the following curricula areas: art, music/movement, language arts and socio-dramatic play. 47 contact hours.

The focus of this course is to give the student a basic knowledge of the developmental stages, behavior management, age appropriate activities and communications with families as related to childcare. 17 contact hours.

The focus of this course in Florida child care laws, Children Department of Children and Families standards and local licensing requirements which build the framework for providing a safe and healthy environment for children in child care. 17 contact hours.

This course is designed to meet the State of Florida's requirements for one of four required college courses child care directors/administrators must take to earn an Advanced Level Child Care and Education Director Credential. Course design emphasizes the development of administrators' skills and knowledge related to organizational leadership and management. Course content includes staff development, evaluation, and retention; personnel policies and relationships; leadership, ethics, professionalism; and organizational structure and dynamics. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisites: This course must be taken during the student's last term in the program after completion of EEC 1603, EEC 2300, EEC 2312, LAE 2000, EEC 1308, EEC 1600, EEC 2271 and Program Director approval. This course is a practicum experience in an early childhood care and education setting. Emphasis is upon student interaction with young children under the supervision of the classroom teacher or center director. Class meets two hours per week in the classroom and a minimum of 60 hours in the child care setting is required. 90 contact hours.

Prerequisite: EEC 1603. A course designed for teachers in the early childhood profession which aids in achieving the required competencies for the National Child Development Associate Certificate. Approximately 2 hours per week on campus classwork and 70 hours "on-the-job" work required.

Prerequisite: Admission to the Educational Studies BS program. This course is the study of child growth and development from conception to age eight. The focus is on cognitive, social, physical, and emotional development of the young child. Course content will include theories of child development, the means through which young children learn, and the role of adults in children's development. 47 contact hours.

EEC 3009 FOUNDATIONS OF EARLY CHILDHOOD CARE AND EDUCATION: BIRTH TO AGE 8 3 credits

Prerequisite: EEC 3005. In this course students will explore the historical, social, political, economic and philosophical foundations of early education, early intervention models and approaches, the role of early childhood education in children's lives, relevant learning theories and their application to early education and public policy, governance and advocacy issues. The course provides a context for a dialogic process that encourages reflective inquiry and collaborative thinking. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisite: EEC 3005. This course is a study of the components of developmentally appropriate curriculum. Students will evaluate learning environments, analyze classroom schedules and write age appropriate lesson plans for young children, birth to age eight. This course requires 15 field experience hours in an early childhood setting. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisite: EEC 3005. This course introduces the student to the study of young children, birth through eight years of age, with special needs. The content includes an overview of historical and legal perspectives; the family-based model of service delivery; the importance of early identification and strategies for teaching young children with special needs including the preparation of the learning environment and curriculum design. This course requires 5 field experience hours in an early childhood setting. 47 contact hours.

EEC 3413 WORKING WITH DIVERSE FAMILIES IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION: BIRTH TO AGE 8 3 credits

Prerequisite: EEC 3005. This course is designed to provide students with a general knowledge of how to serve families they will meet, not only in their early childhood setting, but in the community at large. It will explore issues of human rights, multiculturalism, and also variations in family lifestyles. This course will provide both an historical and current context for cultural understanding in an atmosphere of open dialogue and reflective inquiry. This course requires 5 field experience hours in an early childhood setting. 47 contact hours.

EEC 3731 HEALTH, SAFETY AND NUTRITION FOR THE YOUNG CHILD: BIRTH TO AGE 8 3 credits

Prerequisite: EEC 3005. This course will prepare students to manage the diverse issues related to health, safety and nutrition, specifically as applied to children from birth to age eight. The course examines existing early childhood health, safety, disease control and nutritional policies; explores development of health and nutrition standards for children ages birth to eight based on current public policy; investigates healthy and safe school environment practices for children ages birth to eight; researches materials and methods for teaching health, safety and nutrition in primary elementary education. 47 contact hours.

EEC 4207 ASSESSMENT AND EVALUATION OF YOUNG CHILDREN: BIRTH TO AGE 8 3 credits

Corequisite: EEC 3005. This course is designed to increase the student's effective use of assessment and evaluation procedures in early childhood and primary education settings. The student will review appropriate observation and documentation procedures. Students will also compare, analyze and interpret assessments and results to plan curriculum that is responsive to and supports the development and learning of young children, birth to age 8. This course requires 15 field experience hours in an early childhood setting. 47 contact hours.

EEC 4210 INTEGRATED CURRICULUM I FOR PRE-KINDERGARTEN/PRIMARY EDUCATION 3 credits

Prerequisite: EEC 3005. This course is designed to increase understanding of creative experiences for children three to eight years of age (prekindergarten to grade three). Emphasis is placed on creating and adapting meaningful, challenging and engaging developmentally supportive learning experiences in art, music, movement and physical skills, and drama. This course requires 15 field experience hours in an early childhood setting. The course promotes methods to incorporate creativity into all aspects of the curriculum. 47 contact hours.

EEC 4211 INTEGRATED CURRICULUM II FOR PRE-KINDERGARTEN/PRIMARY EDUCATION 3 credits

Prerequisite: EEC 3005. This course will focus on exploring sequential math development, identifying how concepts are developed and acquired, and promoting young children's concept development through problem solving, and assessing the child's developmental level. It will also focus on teaching science strategies using concept development, process of inquiry, planning for fundamental concepts in science including activities for young children at the appropriate stages of cognitive development, while utilizing appropriate technology to support teaching and learning. This course requires 15 field experience hours in an early childhood setting. 47 contact hours.

EEC 4212 MATH, SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY FOR PRESCHOOL EDUCATION: BIRTH TO AGE 4 3 credits

Prerequisite: EEC 3005. This course presents the process of introducing science, technology, and math for young children to age 4. It includes planning and implementation of appropriate activities and development of methods and techniques of delivery, fostering an exploration of methods and materials for teaching young children math and science concepts and process skills through discovery and play. This course requires 15 field experience hours in an early childhood setting. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisite: EEC 3005. This course is designed to increase understanding of the development of creativity and the importance of creative experiences from birth through four years of age. Emphasis is placed on creating and adapting meaningful, challenging, engaging and developmentally supportive learning experiences in art, music, movement, and dramatics. This course requires 15 field experience hours in an early childhood setting. The course incorporates methods to promote creativity into all aspects of the curriculum. 47 contact hours.

EEC 4408 FAMILY, TEACHER, COMMUNITY RELATIONS IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION: BIRTH TO AGE 8 3 credits

Prerequisite: EEC 3005. This course is designed to prepare the student to acquire an understanding of diversity within families and the development of positive relationships between teachers and families. Implications from this knowledge will guide the development of systems and programs that promote sustained collaboration between families and schools for children, birth to age 8. This course requires 5 field experience hours in an early childhood setting. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisite: EEC 3005. This course is designed to increase understanding of the emergence of human language and the fundamentals of early literacy development in children from birth to four years of age. Communication ranging from prenatal interactions through the preschool years will be explored along with the understanding that communication is a whole process in which speaking, listening, using written symbols and reading symbols are closely connected. Language, communication, literacy theory and current research are used to encourage the development of informed practices that are developmentally appropriate for the age of the child. This course requires 15 field experience hours in an early childhood setting. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisite: MAT 1033, or appropriate score on the SPC Placement test, or permission of the program director. This course will cover the direct current (DC) characteristics of electric and magnetic circuits, using Ohm’s and Kirchhoff’s laws, with the use of related theorems, including Thevenin, Norton, superposition, nodal and mesh equations, for solving DC circuits. The laboratory exercises cover the measurement and analysis of direct current (DC) circuits, including the verification of the related network theorems. 62 contact hours.

Prerequisite: EET 1015C or permission of the program director. This course will cover the alternating current (AC) characteristics of electric circuits, using single or multiple sinusoidal voltage and current sources. The course content includes resistance, inductance, and capacitance components used in combination circuit configurations for analyzing current and voltage behavior. Topics include two port networks, three phase power systems, series and parallel resonance, complex harmonic waveforms, high frequency modeling, and power transformers. The laboratory exercises cover the measurement and analysis of alternating current (AC) circuits. 62 contact hours.

Prerequisite: REA 0001. This course provides an introduction to the basic fundamentals, terminology, and applications used in the electronics industry. The topic coverage will include circuit theory principles, electronic components, transistor usage, amplifiers, power supplies, digital logic techniques, and electronic instruments. This course will also include some basic laboratory exercises to strengthen the topic coverage as it pertains to basic measurement involving both analog and digital circuits. 47 contact hours.

This course introduces the student to the basic equipment. The topics covered will include the principle of operation and usage of digital multimeters, function generators, pulse generators, frequency counters, oscilloscopes, and logic analyzers. 32 contact hours.

Prerequisite: EET 1015C or permission of the program director. This course is a study of the characteristics in which active semiconductor devices are operated in their linear ranges. The areas of coverage include semiconductor diodes, bipolar junction transistors, field effect transistors, load lines and biasing, small signal analysis, hybrid parameters, amplifiers, complementary symmetry, Darlington Pair, decibels, Bode plots, and feedback. The laboratory exercises cover the measurement and analysis of solid state circuits and devices. 62 contact hours.

This course covers the fundamentals and applications of linear integrated circuits and operational amplifiers. The course coverage includes inverting and non-inverting amplifiers, comparators, signal generators, differential and instrumentation amplifiers, operational amplifier specifications, active filters, modulator-demodulator integrated circuits, timers, analog to digital converters (ADC), and digital to analog converters (DAC). The laboratory exercises cover the measurement and analysis of linear circuits and devices. 62 contact hours.

This course examines the specific systems in wireless including the principles of transmitters and receivers, analog and digital cellular telephone systems, personal communication systems, satellites for wireless communication, paging systems, wireless data communication techniques, and emerging wireless technologies. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisite: Faculty Advisor/Co-op Coordinator or Program Director approval. This course is designed to provide students with major-related, supervised, evaluated practical training work experiences which may be paid or voluntary. Students are graded on the basis of documented learning acquired through hands-on experiences in an actual work setting. Variable credits are available, one to three per course. The student must fulfill the requirement of 60 on-the-job hours for each credit earned in addition to written assignments. Co-op courses may be repeated but total credits shall not exceed twelve.

This course provides a survey of the challenges inherent to educating children and adults with special needs. It is also intended to help prospective teachers understand and be sensitive to the circumstances faced by exceptional learners and their families. Etiology, characteristics, identification, and adaptive teaching methods will be presented for individuals with: learning disabilities, brain injuries, communication disorders, behavioral/emotional disorders, hearing loss, mental impairment, visual impairments, and multiple/severe disabilities. The special needs of gifted and talented students will also be covered. Three credit hours weekly plus 15 hours of participation/observation in special education settings are required.

This course is designed to review topics including etiology, terminology, classification, prevalence, history, behaviors and characteristics, and the educational approaches of exceptional students. This course is required for state certification in all areas of elementary education and exceptional education. It includes a minimum of 10 clock hours of observation/teaching in special education setting(s). 47 contact hours.

EEX 3012 / Topic #2: TEACHING IN THE INCLUSIVE CLASSROOM: IMPACT

This course is designed to prepare teacher candidates for an inclusive classroom which serves a variety of students, including those with disabilities. Candidates will review topics including terminology, assessment, classification, prevalence, history, behaviors, characteristics, and educational approaches of exceptional students. 32 contact hours.

EEX 3101 SURVEY OF NORMAL/ABNORMAL LANGUAGE AND SPEECH DEVELOPMENT 1 credits

Prerequisites: EEX 3012 and Admission to the Exceptional Student Education (ESED-BS) Program or Impact Program (ACERT-NO.) This course is a survey of normal language and speech development, an overview of major communication disorders and supportive strategies for classroom teachers. 17 contact hours.

EEX 3241 ORGANIZATION, CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION FOR EXCEPTIONAL STUDENTS 2 credits

This course is an assessment of organization, curriculum materials, effective strategies, and technologies available to teach exceptional students. 32 contact hours.

Prerequisites: EEX 3012 and Admission to the Exceptional Student Program (ESED-BS) or Impact Program (ACERT-NO.) This course will give prospective teachers an understanding of how exceptional students move successfully from the school environment to the community environment which best meets their needs. 17 contact hours.

Prerequisite: Students must be in the AUTISM-NO program. Corequisite: EEX 4941. This course is an introduction to the nature of autism which surveys the history of Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and gives an overview of the characteristics of children on the autism spectrum. Students will study the assessment and diagnosis of autism and examine research-based best practices for children on the autism spectrum. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisites: EDF 4430, EEX 3012. This course is a study of theory and practice of informal and formal assessment of behavior and/or learning problems. Practice with evaluation instruments and strategies is a key component of he course. Use of assessment information in designing academic K-12 curriculum plans is taught. 47 contact hours.

EEX 4261 CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES FOR STUDENTS WITH BEHAVIORAL DISORDERS AND SPECIFIC LEARNING DISABILITIES 1- 4 credits

Prerequisites: EEX 3012, EEX 3241, EEX 4221, and EEX 4604. This course addresses curriculum, materials, effective strategies and technologies available to teach students with behavioral disorders and specific learning disabilities. Learning theory and strategies are analyzed and applied. This course emphasizes basic knowledge and skills for establishing and maintaining order in the classroom, problem-solving, developing social skills. It includes a minimum of ten (10) school-based hours of observation/teaching in an exceptional educational setting(s). 62 contact hours.

EEX 4291 EFFECTIVE LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS FOR AUTISM THROUGH DESIGN, ASSESSMENT, BEHAVIOR MANAGEMENT AND PBS 3 credits

Prerequisite: Students must be in the AUTISM-NO program. Corequisite: EEX 4942. This course offers instruction regarding behavior management of and classroom management supports for children with autism. Class members will examine various behavior analysis techniques, positive behavior and classroom supports for children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). Class members will evaluate behavior assessments and construct instructional planning for children with autism. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisite: EEX 3012. This course is designed to prepare teachers for the educational management of exceptional students with emphasis on behavior management and consultation skills. Students will gain a basic knowledge of how to create and maintain an on-task, safe and healthy environment for learning in the exceptional education classroom as well as the inclusive classroom. 47 contact hours.

EEX 4761 COMMUNICATION, ASSESSMENT, STRATEGIES, AND ASSISTIVE AND INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY FOR STUDENTS WITH AUTISM 3 credits

Prerequisite: Students must be in the AUTISM-NO program. Corequisite: EEX 4943. The course will examine the potential usefulness of Alternative and Augmentative Communication (AAC) supports to increase, maintain or improve functional communication skills of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in community and school settings. Students will develop the awareness and the necessary skills to conduct informed observations of communication abilities and to identify AAC supports that match the individual¿s learning style. Students will learn strategies to collaborate with teachers, family members and related professionals to increase communication amongst stakeholders. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisites: Successful completion of all Exceptional Student Education BS program requirements and passing of all sections of the General Knowledge and Professional Education Exam. This course requires a teacher candidate to demonstrate competency on the twelve Florida Educator Accomplished Practices (FEAPs) at the pre-professional level during one semester of full day internship in a public or private school approved by the Dean. The internship also includes a series of mandatory professional leadership seminars. Contact hours: a minimum of 35 hours per week for 15 weeks.

EEX 4941 NATURE AND DIAGNOSTIC ASSESSMENT OF AUTISM FIELD EXPERIENCE 1 credits

Prerequisite: Students must be in the AUTISM-NO program. Corequisite: EEX 4094. This course is a companion course to the Nature of Autism course. Students will spend time in a classroom with children who have Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) in order to apply the knowledge gained in the paired theory course. Assignments and peer discussion relating to the observed application of material covered in the companion course will be submitted. 30 clock hours spent with child or children diagnosed with ASD in a school setting. 15 contact hours.

EEX 4942 EFFECTIVE LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS FOR AUTISM THROUGH DESIGN, ASSESSMENT, BEHAVIOR MANAGEMENT AND PBS FIELD EXPERIENCE 1 credits

Prerequisite: Students must be in the AUTISM-NO program. Corequisite: EEX 4291. This course is a companion course to the Effective Learning Environments for Students with Autism course. Students will spend time in a classroom with children who have Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) in order to apply the knowledge gained in the paired theory course. Assignments and peer discussion relating to the observed application of material covered in the companion course will be submitted. 30 clock hours spent with child or children diagnosed with ASD in a school setting. 15 contact hours.

EEX 4943 COMMUNICATION ASSESSMENT, STRATEGIES, AND ASSISTIVE AND INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY FOR STUDENTS WITH AUTISM FIELD EXPERIENCE 1 credits

Prerequisite: Students must be in the AUTISM-NO program. Corequisite: EEX 4761. This course is a companion course to the Communication with Students with Autism, Families and Other Professionals course. Students will spend time in a classroom with children who have Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) in order to apply the knowledge gained in the paired theory course. Assignments and peer discussion relating to the observed application of material covered in the companion course will be submitted. 30 clock hours are required with a child or children diagnosed with ASD in a school setting. 15 contact hours.

This is a survey course designed to introduce preservice teachers to the use of microcomputer technology, telecommunications, educational software, software evaluation, instructional applications and ethical, legal and social issues dealing with the use of technology in education. 47 contact hours.

This survey course is based on the National Standard Curriculum for Emergency Medical Responders at scenes of accident and/or illness is designed to prepare the student for emergency care of a victim, providing the skills and knowledge of care prior to the arrival of the Emergency Medical Technician/Paramedic. Recognition of symptoms and signs of impending danger to the patient's life and the accepted treatment modes for the conditions will be taught as well as techniques for extrication (light duty) of the accident victim. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisites: Appropriate score on the CPT and possession of “Professional Rescuer” level CPR card and admission to the EMT-ATD program. Corequisites: EMS 1119L and EMS 1411. This course is an introduction to the knowledge, skills, and attitudes required in emergency medical care situations, and is taught in accordance with the latest National Standard Curriculum/EMS Education Standards for the Emergency Medical Technician. Included is information concerning basic structure and function of body systems and recent state of the art procedures required of the emergency medical technician. 75 contact hours.

Prerequisites: Appropriate score on the Placement Test and “Professional Rescuer” CPR card. Corequisites: EMS 1119 and EMS 1411. Laboratory practice in emergency procedures for life-threatening disease, accident, or illness is closely supervised to foster confidence in the student's abilities to apply theory in a laboratory setting. Techniques for patient assessment, evaluation and treatment are practiced in an assessment-based format in a laboratory setting. 64 contact hours.

EMS 1411 FUNDAMENTALS OF EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE CLINICAL EXPERIENCE 2 credits

Prerequisites: Appropriate SPC Placement Test scores and "Professional Rescuer or Health Care Provider" level CPR card. Corequisites: EMS 1119/ 1119L. The student will be assigned to contract agencies for patient care experience with hospital agencies for emergency department experience under the direct supervision of hospital personnel. The course is designed as a clinical component where the individual gains an appreciation of emergency and non-emergency patient care in relationship to the knowledge and practical skills learned in the classroom. 64 contact hours.

Prerequisites: EMS 1119/1119L and EMS 1411 all with grades of "C" or better. The student will be assigned to contract agencies for patient care experience with fire-rescue and ambulance units under the direct supervision of State of Florida certified EMTs and Paramedics. The course is designed as a competency-based field component where the individual gains emergency and non-emergency insight into the mechanics of assisting the ill or injured patient in the out-of-hospital environment. 96 contact hours.

Prerequisites: Successful completion of BSC 2085/2085L, EMS 1119/1119L, EMS 1411, and EMS 1421 all with a grade of "C" or better or EMS program director approval. Corequisites: EMS 2601/2601L, (BSC 2086/2086L or BSC 1084C) and EMS 2664. This course will provide the student with general pharmacology concepts and principles in the management of client care. The knowledge and skills required for safe, effective administration of therapeutic drugs and indications and contraindications associated with drug therapy are an integral part of this course. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisite: paramedic, registered nurse, respiratory therapist or other advanced professional medical license or graduate standing. The student will learn the effects of altitudinal change on the human body in health, illness and injury; and the use of normal and emergency equipment during air transport in the care of a patient. The student will become acquainted with types of air transport used for ambulance purposes and the laws governing them. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisites: Current CPR card for health care provider/professional rescuer, required by the first day of class and certification/licensure as a Paramedic, R.N., M.D., D.O., Dentist, Advanced Nurse Practitioner or Physician's Assistant. This course is also open to SPC EMS and Respiratory Care students. This course is designed to provide instruction and skills testing of specific therapies for various adult cardiac emergencies. It includes strenuous skills such as lifting and carrying techniques in simulated patient care situations. 17 contact hours.

Prerequisites: Computer/Information Literacy Competency Requirement met and current Florida EMT certification. Prerequisites: BSC 1084C or (BSC 2085/2085L and BSC 2086/2086L), EMS 1522C and HSC 1531 with grades of "C" or better OR Corequisites: BSC 1084C or (BSC 2085/2085L and BSC 2086/2086L), EMS 1522C and HSC 1531. This course is an in-depth introduction to the U.S. Department of Transportation, EMT Paramedic:National Standard Curriculum/EMS Education Standards which includes aspects of the prehospital environment which focuses on the well-being of the paramedic, parmedic roles and responsibilities, Emergency Medical Services (EMS) systems, illness and injury prevention, medical and legal considerations, ethics, history-taking, therapeutic comunication, lifespan development, and basic patient assessment. 96 contact hours.

Prerequisites: BSC 1084C or (BSC 2085/2085L and BSC 2086/2086L), EMS 1522C, HSC 1531, EMS 2600C all with grades of "C" or better, admission to Paramedic CT and current Florida EMT-Basic certification. Corequisites: EMS 2601L and EMS 2664. This course is an in-depth study of the U.S. Department of Transportation, EMT Paramedic: National Standard Curriculum/EMS Education Standards which include aspects of the prehospital environment which focuses on general patient assessmetn,and assessment-based management; airway and ventilation assessment; venous access and medication administration; clinical decision-making; shock and fluid resuscitation; pathophysiology and general pharmacology; aspects of advanced trainign on perehospital trauma and burn management; the respiratory system which includes disease pathophysiology and respiratory arrest management; mangement of geriatric and psychiatric patients; patients experiencing anaphylaxis; and patient with disorders of the neurological system related to trauma and the pulmonary system. 92 contact hours.

Prerequisite: Current certification as a Florida EMT. Corequisite: EMS 2601. This laboratory course is an in-depth study of the U.S. Department of Transportation, EMT-Paramedic: National Standard Curriculum/EMS Education Standards, which covers "hands-on" skills, related to Paramedic Theory I. 96 contact hours.

Prerequisites: EMS 2601/2601L with grades of "C" or better and current certification as a Florida EMT. Corequisites: EMS 2602L and EMS 2665. This course is an in-depth study of the U.S. Department of Transportation, EMT-Paramedic: National Standard Curriculum/EMS Education Standards, which includes aspects of prehospital medical emergencies related to the cardiovascular systems, disease pathophysiology, cardiac arrest management, the nervous system, toxicology, endocrine emergencies, infectious disease, obstetrical, gynecological, neonatal assessment and management, pediatrics, and patients requiring special considerations. 120 contact hours.

Prerequisites: EMS 2601/2601L with grades of "C" or better. Corequisites: EMS 2602 and EMS 2665. This laboratory course is an in-depth study of the U.S. Department of Transportation, EMT-Paramedic: National Standard Curriculum/EMS Education Standards which covers "hands-on" skills related to Paramedic Theory II. 128 contact hours.

Prerequisites: Current certification as a Florida EMT, completion of all paramedic program courses, including support courses, and EMS program director approval. This capstone course is an in-depth study of the U.S. Department of Transportation, EMT Paramedic: National Standard Curriculum/EMS Education Standards which include aspects of the prehospital environment which focuses on the field clinical application of skills and the application of critical thinking skills to paramedic practice. Course emphasis gives the student, under direct paramedic supervision, the opportunity to integrate knowledge and skill to direct application of patient care. 240 contact hours.

Corequisites: EMS 2601/2601L, EMS 1522C/HSC 1149C and current Florida certification as an Emergency Medical Technician-Basic. This course involves the hospital and field clinical application of skills related to paramedic theory and application presented in Paramedic Theory I and Paramedic Laboratory I. 120 contact hours.

Prerequisites: Current Florida certification as an EMT and EMS 2664 with grade of "C" or better. Corequisites: EMS 2602/2602L. This course is an in-depth study of the U.S. Department of Transportation, EMT Paramedic: National Standard Curriculum/EMS Education Standards which includes aspects of the prehospital environment which focuses on the hospital and field clinical application of skills related to parmedic theory ad application presented in Paramedic Theory II and Paramedic Laboratory II. 96 contact hours.

Prerequisite: Current certification as a Florida paramedic required, and graduation from an Emergency Medical Services (EMS) program accredited by the Committee on Accreditation of Emergency Medical Services Programs(CoAEMSP)/Committee on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP). Current CardioPulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification required. Program director approval required. Those students not possessing current Basic Trauma Life Support (BTLS) – Advanced Provider or equivalent Pre-hospital Trauma Life Support must complete this course s through St. Petersburg College 's EMS Open Campus before registering for this capstone course to be eligible for course completion and graduation. This course has group discussion and skills instruction on the changing role of the professional paramedic and this course will update the certified paramedic on the latest National Standard Curriculum for the EMT-Paramedic. Includes a 16 hour pediatrics course. Special in-depth study and assignments will be required to demonstrate competence in the latest National Standard Curriculum requirements. May be taken twice for a total of 12 credits. 92 contact hours.

Prerequisite: Admission to the Public Safety BAS program. This course is for students interested in the field of EMS administration. The focus of the course will allow the student to gain a global overview of EMS system administration and financing of EMS operations, risk management, quality improvement programs, personnel development and management. This course will foster skills to enhance the student’s ability to function in an administrative setting in the EMS profession. 47 contact hours.

EMS 4315 ANALYTICAL APPROACHES TO EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES (EMS) SYSTEMS 3 credits

Prerequisite: Admission to the Public Safety BAS Program. This course is for students interested in the field of Emergency Medical Services (EMS) administration. The focus of the course will be a global overview of EMS System design and operation. The course will also incorporate research as it pertains to EMS in system management, clinical, and human performance. 47 contact hours.

EMS 4316 EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES (EMS) INJURY PREVENTION AND PUBLIC HEALTH 3 credits

Prerequisite: Admission to the Public Safety Administration BAS Program. This course is for students interested in the field of EMS injury prevention and public health. The focus of the course will be a global overview of EMS injury prevention for EMS personnel and the community. Additionally the course will enhance the student’s understanding of the role of public health and EMS. 47 contact hours.

College Preparatory Credits (0000 designations) may not be used toward graduation credits. (For Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students Only) This course is designed to prepare deaf and hard of hearing students to better express ideas in writing and discussion. The course will use an interrelated approach to English language learning with emphasis on logical thinking and organized thoughts. The course provides experience in composing clear sentences, improving grammar skills, and writing for a specific purpose. This course provides basic instruction in paragraph composition. Individual conferences are provided. 5 class and laboratory hours weekly. 77 contact hours.

College Preparatory Credits (0000 designations) may not be used toward graduation credits. This is a college preparatory course designed to develop skills in grammar, usage, mechanics, sentence structure, and vocabulary by means of practice in sentence construction and paragraph development. It is intended to prepare students for successful completion of other college-preparatory and college-level courses in writing. (Note: ENC 0010 may not be taken concurrently with ENC 1101 or ENC 1121H.) Five class and laboratory hours weekly. 77 contact hours.

College Preparatory Credits (0000 designations) may not be used toward graduation credits. (For Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students Only) Prerequisite: ENC 0009 for the deaf and hard of hearing or appropriate score on the SPC Placement Test. This course is designed to improve writing skills of deaf and hard of hearing students. Emphasis is placed on the student's ability to write clear paragraphs with adequate development, effective organization, and a sense of audience. It provides experience in strengthening skills in composing sentences and improving grammar and provides beginning instruction in speaking before a group. Individual conferences are provided. 5 class and laboratory hours weekly. 77 contact hours.

College Preparatory Credits (0000 designations) may not be used toward graduation credits. Prerequisite: ENC 0010 or appropriate score on the SPC Placement Test. This is a college preparatory course designed to improve basic writing skills in grammar, usage, spelling, capitalization, punctuation, sentence structure, and vocabulary by means of practice in paragraphs and short essays. It is intended to prepare students for successful completion of college-level writing courses in English. 77 contact hours.

"G" Prerequisite: (ENC 0020) and (prerequisite or corequisite REA 0002) or EAP 1695 or appropriate scores on the Writing and Reading placement tests. This course is designed to develop composition skills. It emphasizes the development of the multi-paragraph essay and includes practice in information retrieval from electronic and other sources, as well as in the selection, restriction, organization, and development of topics. It also offers the student opportunities to improve proficiency with sentence structure, diction, and mechanics. Selected writing samples are examined as models of form and as sources of ideas for the student's own writing. Conferences provide individual instruction. Sections of computer-assisted and individualized instruction are offered. This course partially satisfies the writing requirements outlined in the General Education Requirements. Credit is only given for one of the following: ENC 1101, ENC 1121H or IDS 1101H. 47 contact hours.

"G" Prerequisite: (ENC 1101 or ENC 1121H) and (REA 0002 or EAP 1695) or appropriate scores on the English and Reading placement test. This course builds upon the skills developed in Composition I. It provides further instruction in the planning, organization, and writing of essays. It stresses methods of library research including information retrieval from electronic sources, and emphasizes writing of the research paper and the paper of literary interpretation. The reading includes selections from at least two forms of literature. This course partially satisfies the writing requirements outlined in the General Education Requirements. Credit is not given for both ENC 1102 and ENC 1122H. 47 contact hours.

"G" Prerequisite: Appropriate score on the SPC placement test or acceptance into the Honors College or approval of program director. This is a course designed to develop the expository writing skills of academically talented students so they can write effectively. It emphasizes prewriting techniques, organizational techniques, and essay writing techniques. Conferences are provided for individualized instruction. This course partially satisfies the writing requirements as outlined in the General Education Requirements. Credit is only given for one of the following: ENC 1121H, ENC 1101 or IDS 1101H. 47 contact hours.

"G" Prerequisite: (ENC 1121H or IDS 1101H) or (ENC 1121H or IDS 1101H and acceptance into the Honors College ) or approval of the program director. This course builds upon the skills developed in Honors Composition. It provides the academically talented student further opportunity to learn to write effectively. It emphasizes writing papers of literary interpretation, using the library, finding and evaluating primary and secondary source material, and employing that material in formally documented research papers. Conferences for individualized instruction are provided. This course partially satisfies the writing requirements as outlined in the General Education Requirements. Credit is only given for one of the following: ENC 1122H or ENC 1102. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisite: ENC 1101 or ENC 1121H. This course is offered for students desiring experience in various types of technical writing, such as process reports, investigative reports, feasibility studies, instructions, memoranda, and letters. Concentration is on practice in analyzing and developing reports, in collecting and organizing data, and in preparing the formal and informal report. This course has value in the fields of business administration, military, engineering, health, hospitality, law enforcement, architecture, building construction, and science. Assignments are related to the individual interest of the student. This course has a substantial writing requirement. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisite: ENC 0020 or EAP 1695 or a satisfactory score on the SPC Placement Test. This course is a general survey of motion pictures emphasizing the synthesis of the dramatic, narrative, artistic, and technical components of the medium. This course has a substantial writing requirement. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisite: ENC 0020 or EAP 1695 or appropriate score on the SPC placement test. This is a survey course designed to introduce students to the cinematic arts of countries from around the world. Emphasis will be given to the works of the acknowledged masters of foreign cinema including, but not limited to, those from Europe, Asia, and Latin America. This course will focus on the spiritual, intellectual and moral issues that unite humankind worldwide in the 21st century as well as the techniques in editing and mise en scene that affect film’s impact upon an audience. This course has a substantial writing requirement. 47 contact hours.

"G" Prerequisites: ((ENC 1101 or ENC 1121H or IDS 1101H) and (REA 0002 or EAP 1695 or appropriate score on the placement test.)) This course is a humanistic study of British literature from Anglo-Saxon times through the 18th Century. Representative selections from each period are studied for interpretation, background, artistic qualities, and ethical meaning, with emphasis on human values and application to life. This course also stresses methods of library research and emphasizes composition of the research paper and the paper of literary interpretation. This course partially satisfies the writing requirements outlined in the General Education Requirements. Credit is not given for both ENL 2012 and ENL 2012H. 47 contact hours.

"G" Prerequisite: (IDS 1101H or ENC 1121H) or (IDS 1101H or ENC 1121H and acceptance into the Honors College ) or approval of the program director. This course is a humanistic and interdisciplinary study of British literature from the 8th through the 18th Century. Representative authors and selections from each period are studied for interpretation, background, artistic qualities, and ethical meaning, with emphasis on human values. This course also stresses methods of research and emphasizes writing research-based papers, including literary interpretation and critical analysis using primary and secondary sources. Independent research and interdisciplinary connections are encouraged for students to make connections to other related areas of humanities, philosophy and literature in the Honors Program. This course partially satisfies the writing requirements outlined in the General Education Requirements. Credit is not given for both ENL 2012H and ENL 2012. 47 contact hours.

"G" Prerequisite: (ENC 1101 or ENC 1121H or IDS 1101H) and (REA 0002 or EAP 1695) or appropriate score on the SPC placement test. This course is a study of British literature of the 19th and 20th centuries from the same approach as that of British Literature I. This course also stresses methods of library research and emphasizes composition of the research paper and the paper of literary interpretation. This course partially satisfies the writing requirements outlined in the General Education Requirements. British Literature I is not necessarily a prerequisite to this course. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisites: (ENC 0020 and REA 0002 and MAT 0024) or (EAP 1695 and MAT 0024). Earth Science is designed to acquaint the student with the integrating principles and theories of the Earth Sciences and with the practice of the scientific method. The student is afforded the opportunity to be exposed to useful knowledge in selected areas of Earth Science. 47 contact hours.

Pre- or corequisite: ESC 1000. This course is a laboratory experience to accompany Earth Science for students who are non-science majors. The laboratory exercises will emphasize the study of applications to the principles of earth science. (This course may not be taken for credit subsequent to receiving a grade of “C” or better in any lab course with a GLY prefix.) 45 contact hours.

The student will learn to use the major features of AutoCAD to make graphic displays including basic geometric figures, orthographic views of three-dimensional objects and pictorial drawings of three-dimensional objects. The major topics include the AutoCAD drawing, utility, file handling, text, editing, dimensioning and plotting features. 77 contact hours.

Prerequisite: ETD 1320C or equivalent. This course is a continuation of Introduction to CAD. The student will learn the advanced topics in AutoCAD using intermediate techniques of AutoCAD software to develop three dimensional drawings, construction drawings and architectural drawings. The major topics include plotting by various methods, use of the rotation option to draw auxiliary views, extended work with hatching, extended work with blocks and wblocks, dimensioning, use of attributes, library files, polylines, solids, system variables, and customizing AutoCAD. 77 contact hours.

Prerequisite: ETD 1320C or permission of the program director. AutoCAD III is a continuation of the Introduction to CAD, and AutoCAD II. This course covers the construction, viewing, and plotting of three-dimensional drawings of objects, including construction and architectural drawings. The major topics involve the construction of three-dimensional drawings by the use of various AutoCAD three-dimensional drawing facilities including (1) prismatic-object construction, (2) preconfigured primitive objects, (3) three-dimensional coordinates, and (4) three-dimensional surface entities. 77 contact hours.

Prerequisite: ETD 1320C or permission of program director. This is an introduction course using Revit architectural software to produce three dimensional (3-D) designs and details of buildings. Topics consist of the techniques and methods to create architectural buildings to include: site plans, floor plans, roof design, 3-D photo-realistic rendering, and creating two dimensional (2-D) architectural drawings from the construction’s documents set of structural drawings. 77 contact hours.

This course is an introduction to the new designing techniques and capabilities of solid modeling using the SolidWorks software. Topics include the integration of advance parametric solid modeling drawing tools into SolidWorks. 77 contact hours.

Prerequisite: ETD 2364C or permission of instructor. This course presents the advanced use of new designing techniques and capabilities of solid modeling using the SolidWorks software, including the integration of the advanced parametric modeling and drawing tools for SolidWorks. The course topics to be covered include advanced 3D sketching, advanced work planes, advanced assembly construction, bottom up and top down, part configuration, SolidWorks Tool Box applications, concept of mold design, and creation of sheet metal parts and assemblies. 77 contact hours.

Prerequisite: ETD 2364C or permission of program director. This course presents the complex application of advanced designing techniques and capabilities of solid modeling using the SolidWorks software, including the integration of the advanced parametric modeling and drawing tools for SolidWorks. The course topics covered include advanced sketching, advanced assembly construction, mechanism design, CosmosWorks, PhotoWorks, the creation of molded parts, and rendered parts. 77 contact hours.

Prerequisite: ETD 1350C or permission of program director. This course is a continuation of AutoCAD III, using Architectural Desktop software to produce 3-D designs and details of buildings. Topics include the techniques to create architectural buildings to include site plans and floor plans, shading and rendering, and creating 3-D solid architectural drawings and structural drawings. The use of the internet is also covered, with the software, to create 3-D drawings. 77 contact hours.

This course will provide an understanding of the basics of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulation and compliance for medical devices including how the various activities within a medical device company are affected by the FDA regulations. Additional coverage will include the applicable laws and regulatins enforced by the FDA; international standards and regulations; the regulations controlling medical device design and development; the medical device approval process; laboratory and clinical studies; the introduction to the Quality System Regulations (QSRs); and the FDA inspection process. 47 contact hours.

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. 47 contact hours.

This course provides coverage of the characteristics, fundamentals, and manufacturing properties of materials, including metal alloys, polymers, ceramics, and composites. The metal-casting processes and the shaping and forming processes are also covered along with the machines needed for manufacturing. 47 contact hours.

This course provides an introduction to the basic principles, and theories of lean manufacturing. Lean manufacturing involves identifying and eliminating non-value-adding activities in design, production, and supply chain management. The course introduces the concepts of Juran, Demming, Taylor, Ford, Shingo, and Ohno. The coverage also includes topics related to cost reduction, work-free manufacturing, continuous flow, Kaizen, the 5S’s, value stream mapping, modular manufacturing, and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE). 47 contact hours.

This course begins with an exploration of teams and how they work. Manufacturing teams create the opportunity to mix complementary technical work skills to improve the production process. The coverage includes the principles and tools used by self-directed teams in identifying and solving problems in the workforce. 47 contact hours.

This course provides an introduction to telecommunications and network cabling concepts and includes hands-on projects involving the standards and codes necessary for cable installation for copper and fiber optics. The course also covers cable types and topologies, designing and installing telecommunications rooms, and the use of test instruments including network analyzers. 32 contact hours.

This course focuses on the theories and principles of occupational safety and health in a practical and useful real world job related setting. The major topics include the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) compliance, safety standards, code enforcement, ergonomic hazards, mechanical hazards, falling, lifting, electrical hazards, fire hazards, industrial hygiene, radiation, noise, emergencies, and environmental safety. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisite: REA 0001. This course provides the students with an in-depth understanding of the principles and techniques of identifying, evaluating, and controlling risks associated with the development and production of medical devices. This course will cover risk management planning, risk analysis process, and risk management reporting. Topics will include the relationship between regulatory requirements and risk management, tools for hazard identification, methods for the mitigation of risks, and approaches for analyzing risk verses benefit. 47 contact hours.

This course will cover the change control activities and procedures that apply to the design of systems, the components within those systems, labeling and packaging, device manufacturing processes, production equipment, and manufacturing materials. Additional topics will include all associated documentation such as the quality system procedures, standard operating procedures, the quality acceptance procedures and data forms, and product-specific documentation. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisite: REA 0001. This course will provide an understanding of the processes and procedures using the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulation and compliance for the designing and manufacturing of medical devices. Topics include the design process, design tools and management, product and process development, documentation, verification and validation, post market surveillance, and corrective and preventative actions. 47 contact hours.

This course presents the principles and techniques for assessing the adequacy of a quality system for a medical device manufacturer. Coverage includes evaluating the quality system as it conforms to FDA regulatory requirements, standards, review of standard audit terms, audit types, audit concepts, and methods for planning, conducting, and reporting audits. 47 contact hours.

This course provides an introduction to the basic principles and theories of Six Sigma as used in the continual improvement process. The course examines the tools most common to six sigma projects and how and when to use them. Course coverage focuses on measurement methods, data collection, data integrity, and graphical methods of presenting findings. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisite: ETI 2624. This course provides the concepts and methods for implementing Six Sigma project management utilizing Six Sigma methodologies. The course will cover the aspects of developing projects, managing risk, understanding customers’ needs and requirements, estimating costs, developing schedules, integrating cost and schedule controls, and evaluating projects. This course will also utilize a variety of project management tools and performance measures including the model of define, measure, analyze, improve, and control (DMAIC). 47 contact hours.

This course provides an overview of the Lean Manufacturing concepts with a working knowledge of the tools required to implement and maintain a Lean Manufacturing facility. Course coverage includes mistake proofing, the 5S’s for operators, quick changeover, Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), cellular manufacturing, and the kanban system. 47 contact hours.

This course addresses the roles and responsibilities required for a Six Sigma Black Belt candidate. This course also covers the advanced six sigma tools beyond those tools using the model of define, measure, analyze, improve, and control (DMAIC). The student will be required to exhibit a mastery of the concepts and tools through projects, exercises and case studies as they apply to both manufacturing and service industries. 47 contact hours.

The student will develop a suitable Six Sigma project by utilizing the Six Sigma methodologies. A specific problem or set of problems will be identified and solved using the Six Sigma methods of improvement to deploy on the project. This course will emphasize the different phases of the project to include design, verification, and implementation. The completion of this project requires a written report and a formal presentation of the Six Sigma process. 47 contact hours.

This course defines the economic evaluation of engineering alternatives and analysis of cost allocation in technical operations. Topics include the time value of money and the economic impact of risk, inflation, depreciation, and capital budgeting with applications related to those areas. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisite: MAN 3504 or permission of the Dean. This course helps students to understand how quality products, processes, and services require integration across complex systems of customers, suppliers, technology, and people. This course covers the fundamental methods used to define quality, as well as how to connect this definition to measures that can be analyzed to drive quality improvements and control performance. This course helps students understand, integrate, and apply quality management (Six Sigma) concepts and techniques to better plan, organize, lead, and control quality improvement projects that can help organizations to better focus on achieving their strategic goals and objectives. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisite: MAN 3504 or permission of the instructor. This course presents the advanced machining processes, equipment, and systems used in competitive manufacturing environments. Characteristics of surface technology, micro-electronic device fabrication, quality assurance, human factors engineering, product liability, automation, and techniques of modern integrated manufacturing systems are presented. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisite: MAN 3504 and admission to the Technology Management or International Business BAS program. This course presents the basic concepts, principles, techniques of supply chain management. Emphasis will be on the student developing a solid enterprise wide view while centering them in the real themes, demands, and opportunities of an evolving and dynamic business workplace. This course will incorporate basic supply chain management, inventory management, and logistic management as they relate to the core aspects of the management practice. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisite: Admission to the Technology Management or International Business BAS program. The student should have a working knowledge of basic project management concepts and Project Management software tools. This course provides students with an understanding of the concepts of project management (PM) and its application in the information technology environment. Students will gain an understanding of the fundamentals of the project management framework and understand how to apply the nine project management areas — integration, scope, time, cost, quality, human resources, communications, risk and procurement management. The project management processes of initiating; planning, executing, controlling and closing used in information technology projects will be covered. Techniques suitable for management of large and small projects in business environments will be discussed. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisite: MAN 3504 or PLA 1763 or permission of the Dean. This course presents the basic principles, techniques, and benefits of lean manufacturing for a world-class manufacturing environment. Lean manufacturing involves identifying and eliminating non-value-adding activities in design, production, supply chain management, and customer relations as applicable to manufacturing and service organizations. 47 contact hours.

This course provides the basic foundation for both mechanical and electronic measurement techniques used in manufacturing environments. The course will integrate the concepts, principles, and techniques of mechanical measurement with the use of various types of instruments including micrometers, verniers, calipers, gages, and other types of measuring equipment. The course will also introduce the student to the basic measurement techniques employing electronic test equipment including the operation and usage of digital multimeters, function generators, and oscilloscopes. 47 contact hours.

"G" Prerequisite: (ENC 0020 and REA 0002) or EAP 1695 or satisfactory score on the SPC placement test. This course covers the origins and development of western civilization beginning with the ancient world and classical civilizations, the Middle Ages, the transition to modern states and politics of power, the Protestant and Catholic Reformations, and the Commercial Revolution of the 16th Century. Emphases are on the relevance of the political, social, economic and cultural trends of each period upon our present world society. This course partially satisfies the Gordon Rule writing requirements outlined in the General Education Requirements. 47 contact hours.

"G" Prerequisite: (ENC 0020 and REA 0002) or EAP 1695 or satisfactory score on the SPC placement test. This course covers the evolution and continuation of western civilization since the 16th Century. A study of governments from absolutism to democracy, European power politics; duels for world empire; scientific, cultural, political, social and industrial revolutions; nationalism, imperialism, and global conflicts. Emphasis placed on relevance of past history upon our present world society. This course partially satisfies the Gordon Rule writing requirements outlined in the General Education Requirements. 47 contact hours.

Offered as a part of the Semester Experience Abroad program in Seville, Spain with permission of Program Director. This course examines Spain's historical development from prehistoric times to the present. Particular emphasis is placed on tracing the effects upon modern Spain of the major events in the nation's history, as well as the impact of historical phenomena such as the Renaissance, the Enlightenment the Napoleonic Wars, and industrialization. The last part of the course examines the Spanish Civil War, Francoism, and the country's subsequent re-emergence in the International community. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisites: (ENC 0020, MAT 0024, REA 0002) or (MAT 0024 and EAP 1695). This course is designed to present the history, major components, status, ecology, conservation, and management of natural resources. Emphasis is placed upon the ecology, conservation, and management of natural resources including studies and examination of techniques and management programs implemented in the region. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisite: (ENC 0020, REA 0002 and MAT 0024) or (EAP 1695 and MAT 0024) or approval of the Dean or Academic Chair. This course is intended to provide an overview of environmental regulations and compliance issues related to current environmental law. Topics covered include the history and foundation of environmental regulations, current and possible future regulations and the manner in which compliance is achieved at local, state and federal levels. An in-depth examination of the applicable regulations and administrative compliance with administrative structure will be pursued to achieve the requisite knowledge of environmental issues. 47 contact hours.

This course will cover sustainability definitions, assessment and actions from a multidisciplinary perspective to help learners create a personal definition that will inform their actions. The course will examine the environmental, economic, and social dimensions of sustainability. Sustainability principles, policies, and programs will be explored on the local, national and global level. This class will teach students how to understand the complex confluence of social systems, environmental economics and ecological literacy. (Experimental Topic Course - This course will be offered for three semesters only: Term I, 2008-2009 through Term III, 2008-2009.)

Prerequisites: (ENC 0020 and REA 0002 and MAT 0024) or (EAP 1695 and MAT 0024). This course applies the basic principles of ecology to relevant problems and topics related to the environmental interaction of humans with the earth. The course is designed to highlight current environmental concerns in modern society and to explore potential solutions exemplified by the presentation of specific case histories. This course will also cover sustainability definitions, assessment and actions from a multidisciplinary perspective to help learners create a personal definition that will inform their actions. The course will examine the environmental, economic, and social dimensions of sustainability. Sustainability principles, policies, and programs will be explored on the local, national and global level. This class will teach students how to understand the complex confluence of social systems, environmental economics and ecological literacy. 47 contact hours.

EVT 3123 INSTRUCTIONAL METHODS IN MIDDLE SCHOOL TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION 3 credits

Corequisite: EVT 3946. This course prepares pre-service educators to design, develop, implement and evaluate effective curricula materials, methods and assessments in middle school technology education. The course focuses on the selection of standards-based teaching methods and assessment strategies for specific instructional settings. Curricula will be developed using the Sunshine State Standards, Standards for Technological Literacy and Florida Curriculum Frameworks for middle school Technology Education courses. 47 contact hours. Field experiences will be incorporated into EVT 3946.

This course is an introduction to the field of technology education. State and national curriculum trends are analyzed. The International Technology Education Associations Standards for Technological Literacy: Content for the Study of Technology will be used extensively by students. 47 contact hours. This course also has 15 hours of school based instruction in approved public school locations.

Prerequisite: Admission to the Technology of Education (6-12) BS program. This course covers planning, organizing, motivating and managing of the learning environment in technology education classrooms and laboratories. Topics include program standards and evaluation, record keeping, budgeting, professional development, lab safety, teacher liability, advisory committees, connections to industry and community, and student organizations. 32 contact hours.

Prerequisite: Admission to the Technology Education BS program. This laboratory-based course is an introduction to industry processes used to form usable products from wood, metal, and composite materials. Students will study and execute a variety of industrial processes including forming, separating, fabricating, conditioning and finishing. Emphasis will also be placed on the design process and the selection of appropriate materials for specific product and structural applications. Students will become proficient processing various industrial materials and writing curriculum. This course serves as a foundation for all other laboratory courses requiring the processing of materials. Safe and efficient use of tools and machines is stressed and incorporated in all facets of the course. 92 contact hours.

This laboratory-based course focuses on the control of equipment and processes with advanced technology. Students will learn about computer-aided manufacturing ( CAM ), computer numerical control (CNC), robotics, programmable controllers and th e emerging automated transportation systems by which people, raw materials and finished products are moved. Students will engage in a variety of problem solving activities to design, produce, test, and analyze systems in each area. Safe use of manufacturing tools will be stressed in all facets of the course. 92 contact hours.

EVT 3946 INSTRUCTIONAL METHODS FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION PRACTICUM 1-2 credits

Corequisite: EVT 3123. This course is designed to give practical experiences to students through field experience in public middle school classrooms. Students will report to public middle schools as observers and instructional participants in Technology Education. These field experiences will be incorporated into classroom discussions, investigations and reports, and various strategies for probing understanding within Instructional Methods in Middle School Technology Education. This course addresses specific Sunshine State Standards, subject matter competencies and pedagogy pertinent to the discipline and required for certification. 17- 32 contact hours. This course has forty (40) to sixty (60) hours of school-based instruction in approved public middle schools.

Prerequisite: Student must be in the ITE-NO program. Access to the Internet and familiarity with email procedures are required. This course is an overview of current policies and principles in vocational education including their historical, sociological, and philosophical bases. It is one of the four courses required to complete the professional preparation requirements for newly employed industrial, technical, health occupations and public service instructors teaching in non-degree vocational programs. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisite: Admission to the Technology Education BS program. This course provides a broad overview of the knowledge and processes of design. Students will study the technological problem solving process. Students will study the elements, principles and processes of design. Topics will include English and metric measurement, mechanical design and virtual design. Students will learn freehand technical sketching, basic elements of two-dimensional design and computer-aided drafting. Required student work will include a wide range of design problem solving and technical illustrations. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisite: Student must be in ITE-NO program. This course is designed to assist new Industrial of Career and Technical (ITE) teachers on temporary certification, to develop or expand their skills in constructing a comprehensive curriculum for technical classrooms and laboratories. It will focus on translating the ITE instructor's occupational knowledge and experience with the academic goals and objectives of their program into a coherent series of efficient and effective learning experiences for students. Selected course topics include evaluation of curriculum resources, development of self-instructional learning materials, service learning projects, teacher with-it-ness and program culminating projects. Access to the Internet and familiarity with email procedures are necessary. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisite: Admission to the Technology Education BS program. This laboratory-based course focuses on the fundamental concepts of information technology, communication design, graphics communications, digital imaging, web page, audio and video production, and desktop publishing. The emphasis is on a broad range of digital information and communications technologies and how to present them in technology education classrooms. Practical hands-on assignments will be used to reinforce learning. 92 contact hours.

Prerequisite: Admission to the Technology Education (6-12) BS program. Corequisite: EVT 4947. This course prepares pre-service educators to design, develop, implement and evaluate effective curriculum materials, methods and assessments in high school Technology Education. The course focuses on the selection of standards-based teaching methods and assessment strategies for specific instructional settings. Curricula will be developed using the Sunshine State Standards, Standards for Technological Literacy and Florida Curriculum Frameworks for secondary technology education courses. 47 contact hours. Field experiences will be incorporated into EVT 4947.

EVT 4365 BASIC TEACHING METHODS: INDUSTRIAL AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION 3 credits

Prerequisite: Student must be in the ITE-NO program. This course is designed to assist in-service Industrial and Technical Teachers, on temporary teacher certification, to develop or expand their skill in planning and delivering effective instruction in the technical classroom and laboratory. The course focuses on the selection of teaching methods for specific instructional settings. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisite: Admission to the Technology Education BS program. This laboratory-based course is a survey of energy forms and power systems, impacts of energy choices and electrical and selected electronics principles. Students will explore emerging electrical and electronics technologies such as solar power, nano solar technology, and fuel cells in terms of their implications for global societies, industries, and future careers. Students will learn practical concepts of DC circuits, resistance, power and magnetism, AC circuits, capacitance, inductance, reactance, impedance, phase, and circuit analysis. Laboratory exercises will allow students to build and test circuits, use electronic instruments, and design and construct energy-generating and power-transforming devices. This course serves as a foundation for all other laboratory courses. Safe use of electricity and electrical equipment will be stressed in all facets of the course. 92 contact hours.

Prerequisite: Student must be in the ITE-NO program. Access to the Internet and familiarity with email procedures is required. This course is one four courses required to complete the professional preparation requirements for employed Industrial-Technical Education (ITE) instructors. This course provides an overview of the rationale, legal and social foundations, and characteristics of education for students with special needs. It focuses on modifying the vocational education curriculum, laboratory, shop, student outcomes, learning activities, tests, media, etc. to accommodate the unique learning needs of minority, handicapped, disadvantaged, non-traditional, and other special needs students. 47 contact hours.

Prerequisites: Successful completion of all Technology Education BS program requirements and passing of all sections of the General Knowledge and Professional Education Exam. This course requires a teacher candidate to demonstrate competency on the twelve Florida Educator Accomplished Practices (FEAPs) at thepre-professional level during one semester of full day internship in a public or private school approved by the Dean. The internship also includes a series of mandatory professional leadership seminars. Contact hours: a minimum of 35 hours per week for 15 weeks.

EVT 4947 INSTRUCTIONAL METHODS FOR SECONDARY TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION PRACTICUM 1-2 credits

Corequisite: EVT 4333. This course is designed to give practical experiences to students through field experience in public high school classrooms. Students will report to public high schools as observers and instructional participants in technology education. Field experiences will be incorporated into Instructional Methods in Secondary Technology Education. 17-32 contact hours. This course has forty to sixty (60) hours of school-based instruction in approved public schools.

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