PAD 3034 SURVEY OF PUBLIC POLICY 3 credits

This course will provide the student broad exposure to public policy issues. Emphasis will be placed on determining public need and providing service delivery through program research and community input supported by budgeting and funding. Learning will be directed toward total service delivery models involving multidisciplinary approaches. 47 contact hours.

PAD 3311 PROGRAM PLANNING & EVALUATION 3 credits

This course examines training and education in a changing workplace and workforce from a systematic perspective. The student will learn how to improve individual, team, and organizational effectiveness by understanding how to design successful training interventions and learning experiences that can impart knowledge, skills, and attitudes to learners in the workplace. 47 contact hours.

PAD 3724 FORECASTING TRENDS IN GANGS ENFORCEMENT 3 credits

Prerequisite: Admission to the PSA-BAS program. This course is designed to provide the student with an understanding of the methodology of forecasting in decision-making for public safety administrators.  Specifically, the student will be exposed to forecasting models to anticipate trends in gang enforcement on a national and international scale.  Emphasis will be placed on gang intervention, gang membership, and the use of forecasting to gain awareness of the need for administrative planning.  47 contact hours.

PAD 3820 FOUNDATIONS OF PUBLIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION 3 credits

Prerequisite: Must be taken in the student's first semester in the Public Safety Administration BAS program. This course is presented as an overview of the primary aspects of public safety administration. Major administrative, managerial and leadership components of public safety organizations will be examined. Also addressed will be administrative concerns for special issues and challenges, such as coordinated public safety approaches, post-9/11 administrative worldviews, ethical foundations, critical thinking and analysis, and innovative solutions for pragmatic public safety problems. The course will also provide the student with a framework for individual progress. This will include an initial supervisor/leadership/management skills assessment; the beginning development of an individualized development plan toward educational and career goals, with a personal portfolio; and preliminary planning to link continuous learning with the Capstone course at the end of the program. 47 contact hours.

PAD 3821 CONTEMPORARY ISSUES IN PUBLIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION 3 credits

Prerequisites: PAD 3820 and admission to the Public Safety Administration BAS Program. This course focuses on current issues and trends in the field of public safety administration. The course is structured to introduce management and administrative topics in public safety, examine the implications to the field, and formulate recommendations. This course will begin developing skills in project design and presentation. This course will enhance critical thinking skills. 47 contact hours.

PAD 3874 COMMUNITY RELATIONS THEORY AND PRACTICE 3 credits

This course will expose the student to community relations theory and practice within a broad range of public safety organizations. Students will understand why positive community perception of public safety is critical to funding and operational effectiveness. Each student will gain the insight and skills necessary to be effective in the community relations function of public safety administration. 47 contact hours.

PAD 4014 POLITICAL & SOCIO-ECONOMIC IMPACT OF GANGS 3 credits

Prerequisite: Admission to the PSA-BAS program. This course introduces the student to the interrelationship of gangs, public policy, political decision-making, and the social and economic ramifications.  The course focuses on contemporary gang issues, public policy paradigms, national social and economic trends, and the impact of gang activity in the community.  47 contact hours.

PAD 4204 PUBLIC FINANCE 3 credits

This course will provide the student with a firm understanding of all elements of public finance, from budget development to finance management, and from procurement to accounting and auditing. In addition, the course will explore alternative sources of public safety funding available to local government entities. A key component of the course will be the student's preparation and presentation of a budget for a model city. 47 contact hours.

PAD 4232 GRANT ADMINISTRATION AND RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT 3 credits

This course will explore and analyze the proposal-writing role in the resource development process. The student will be introduced to several concepts including researching alternative resources and funding opportunities, proposal writing, implementing and managing grants, developing community partnerships and collaborations, and becoming knowledgeable in policies and procedures related to public entities. 47 contact hours.

PAD 4332 STRATEGIC AND OPERATIONAL PLANNING 3 credits

The course is an examination of strategic planning in public and nonprofit organizations. The student will learn how strategic planning can guide and strengthen the effectiveness of an organization's performance. The ten step Strategy Change Cycle is introduced as an effective planning approach to accomplish strategic and operational planning in organizations. 47 contact hours.

PAD 4603 ADMINISTRATIVE LAW 3 credits

This course will examine the workings of Administrative Agencies with an emphasis on their power to make and enforce rules along with their power to investigate and adjudicate alleged violations. Particular focus will be placed on the means by which government administrators interact with these agencies. In addition to understanding the role of administrative agencies, the course will focus on using research skills to examine the constantly-changing rules that are promulgated by administrative agencies. 47 contact hours.

PAD 4878 PUBLIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION CAPSTONE 3 credits

Prerequisites: Senior standing or permission of the Dean. This course will afford the student an opportunity to observe and use analytical knowledge and research skills to define and confront a problem encountered by today's public safety administrators. The student will complete a project dealing with a current public safety issue and make recommendations for implementation of a solution. This course will foster implementation strategies concluding in a process of promoting efficient and effective management in a public safety agency or the student's chosen field of study. This course will examine the outcome of each student's individualized leadership plan toward educational and career goals with a personal portfolio developed in the course Foundations of Public Safety Administration course to ensure attainment of program goals. 47 contact hours.

PCB 3043C ECOLOGY WITH LAB 4 credits

Prerequisites: BSC 2010/2010L and BSC 2011/2011L. This course is designed to teach ecology at four major levels: organismic, population, community and ecosystem. One of the aims is to interrelate the different levels of ecological study and to unify these via evolutionary and behavioral ecology. A second aim is to correlate the concepts of ecology with those learned in physiology to understand physiological ecology. This course will address both theoretical and empirical ecology as well as applied ecology with special emphasis on Florida’s ecosystems and human impacts on them. This course is a combined lecture and lab class. 92 contact hours.

PCB 3063C GENETICS WITH LAB 4 credits

Prerequisites: BSC 2010/2010L, BSC 2011/2011L and CHM 1045/1045L. Pre- or corequisite: CHM 1046/1046L. This course is designed to teach three major areas of genetics: the organization and transmission of genetic material, the molecular biology of gene expression and regulation, and the modification and evolution of genes and genomes. This course also provides an understanding of the history and process of genetics as an experimental science and to provide the student with a foundation for understanding the current advances and rapid changes in genetic engineering and genomics. This course is a combined lecture and lab class. This course addresses specific Sunshine State Standards, subject matter competencies and pedagogy pertinent to the discipline and required for certification. 92 contact hours.

PCB 4674 ADAPTATION IN PLANTS AND ANIMALS 3 credits

Prerequisites: BSC 2010/2010L and BSC 2011/2011L. This lecture course is designed to teach both the mechanisms of adaptation and the resulting traits that arise. The course will emphasize the environmental (both biotic and abiotic) pressures that drive adaptation and will investigate the morphological, physiological, behavioral and demographic adaptations resulting from specific environmental pressures. 47 contact hours.

PCB 4723C COMPARATIVE ANIMAL PHYSIOLOGY WITH LAB 4 credits

Prerequisites: BSC 2010/2010L, BSC 2011/2011L, CHM 1045/1045L, CHM 1046/1046L, and BCH 3023 or alternative biochemistry class. This course is designed to teach animal physiology from a comparative perspective that focuses on the interplay between environmental conditions and physiological adaptation and highlights the many similarities and differences seen among different types of organisms. It also stresses the significance of homeostasis and addresses the interdependency between structure and function. This course emphasizes an interdisciplinary approach in which concepts from physics and chemistry are merged with concepts from biology and is a combined lecture and lab class. 92 contact hours.

PEL 2342 TENNIS II 1 credits

Prerequisite: PEL 2341 or permission of program director. This course is a continuation of tennis skill practice. Emphasis is on strategy. Singles and doubles tourney play. 32 contact hours.

PEL 2621 BASKETBALL 1 credits

This course includes instruction in basketball skills, history and rules. Emphasis will be placed on offensive and defensive skills. Team strategy will be developed in the offensive and defensive area. 32 contact hours.

PEM 1102 BASIC CONDITIONING 1 credits

This course is an instruction in principles of weight training and aerobic exercise. The emphasis is on muscular strength development and cardiovascular endurance. The course can be taken twice for credit. 32 contact hours.

PEM 1171 AEROBIC DANCE 1 credits

This course is a fitness activity that combines principles of dance, calisthenics and aerobics. This program is based on the principle of continuous movement. This course may be repeated for a total of 6 credits. 32 contact hours.

PEM 1177 PILATES PLUS 1 credits

This course covers three modalities of wellness: Pilates, kickboxing and resistance work.  The main concentration will be on Pilates. The Pilates method emphasizes the core, building the abs, the lower back and buttocks to enhance muscle balance. Pilates improves coordination, joint mobility, balance, alignment and poor postural habits. The fitness principles of muscular strength, endurance, flexibility, cardiovascular endurance and body composition will be emphasized in each of these modalities. Additional assessment and management of nutritional habits will be emphasized. Each technique will be illustrated by the instructor at various levels of competency, i.e., beginners, intermediate and advanced. Music will be used to accompany the choreography of each modality as well as other fitness props. This course may be repeated for a total of 5 credits. 17 contact hours.

PEM 2131 WEIGHT TRAINING 2 credits

This course is an overview of the basic principles of weight training and conditioning. The primary emphasis is to increase skeletal muscular development . Cardiovascular endurance and general fitness improvement is also involved. 47 contact hours.

PEM 2145 JOGGING AND DISTANCE WALKING 1 credits

This course is the study and practice of walking, jogging, running and its effects on body systems. Emphasis is on cardiopulmonary training; secondary emphasis is on general fitness. 32 contact hours.

PEN 2136 SKIN AND SCUBA DIVING 2 credits

This is a physical education course designed to teach the techniques of safe skin and SCUBA diving.  Successful completion of this course qualifies students for nationally recognized certification.  Physical examination, liability release and special equipment fee are required. 64 contact hours.

PEN 2137 ADVANCED SCUBA DIVING 2 credits

Prerequisite: PEN 2136 or previous certification in a nationally recognized scuba certification program. This course is designed to enable students to practice advanced scuba techniques suitable for various open water diving experiences. 64 contact hours in eight weeks.

PET 2622 SPORTS MEDICINE/ATHLETIC TRAINING 3 credits

This course covers the prevention, detection, correction and rehabilitation of sports and athletic injuries will be covered. Practical rehabilitation will be under the supervision of a certified athletic trainer. 47 contact hours.

PGY 2000 HISTORY OF PHOTOGRAPHY 3 credits

A course in which the student will research and explore early photographic processes, various trends, and their applications. The student will examine the technological evolution on photography and the impact of this progressive visual medium on the growth, culture, and communication in the world today. The emphasis will be on the inventors, entrepreneurs, artists, and the network they formed which provided the foundation on which the visual syntax in all art changed and expanded expression throughout the 20th Century. 47 contact hours.

PGY 2107C LARGE FORMAT PHOTOGRAHY 3 credits

Prerequisite: PGY 2201C. This course is designed to enable students to evolve individually and as a group toward the understanding and creative utilization of visual technology. The program takes an interdisciplinary approach to experimental application of new technologies associated with photography and its impact on the culture, visual expression, and communications in the world today. Students will examine visual perspective by the ability to control the photographic image through the use of large format camera equipment. Students will examine the inherent optical distortion associated with human perception and camera lenses. Students will explore the various methods of correcting for optical distortions. Students will study the advantages of large format photography compared to conventional smaller cameras. The students will learn the diversity of controls and techniques which accompany larger formats. The emphasis will be a “hands-on” approach working with other students in an equipped photographic studio and laboratory designed to provide an environment for creative activity which reflects the inherent flexibility of medium and large format photography and how this application has expanded the visual syntax in all forms of expression. 92 contact hours.

PGY 2110C COLOR PHOTOGRAPHY 3 credits

Prerequisite: PGY 2410C or portfolio review by instructor. Color photography includes the study of various color films, lighting, correction filters, processing and presentation of various types of color film and paper. 92 contact hours.

PGY 2201C PHOTOGRAPHY STUDIO LIGHTING 3 credits

Prerequisites: PGY 2401C and PGY 2110C. This is a course in which students will research and explore various lighting techniques used in photography to enhance the composition of the subject matter.  Students will examine technical aspects involved in working with lighting equipment and the impact this visual application is having on the growth, culture, and communication in the world today.  The emphasis will be a "hands on" approach working with other students, models and potential clients in single and group portraiture situations.  Students will become better acquainted with lighting used in product, advertising, and specialty photography which has expanded the visual syntax in all visual forms of expression and communication throughout humanity. 92 contact hours.

PGY 2215C PROFESSIONAL STUDIO PORTRAITURE 4 credits

Prerequisites: PGY 2401C and PGY 2801C. This is a course for students to explore on both an individual and group basis the utilization of photographic lighting equipment and techniques for portrait photography. The emphasis will be a “hands on” approach working with other students, models and potential clients in portrait situations. Students will develop basic lighting skills and practice in the production of studio portraits. Students will examine various methods of photographing individuals and groups of people in a studio environment and how photographic styles have expanded the visual syntax in all visual forms of expression and communication in cultures throughout the world. 92 contact hours.

PGY 2401C PHOTOGRAPHY I 3 credits

This course presents the fundamentals of black and white photography, as well as digital imaging. The course includes the study of camera operation, exposure control, film processing, printing the positive, print finishing, and presentation. Students will examine digital imaging through the use of digital cameras and the conversion of conventional photography to electronic images. Through weekly assignments, emphasis is placed on photography's use as a medium of personal expression. 92 contact hours.

PGY 2410C INTERMEDIATE PHOTOGRAPHY 3 credits

Prerequisite: PGY 2401C. In Intermediate Photography the student deals with advanced problems in refinement of the silver print and the development of visual acuity, perception, conceptual and critical thinking, and aesthetic sensibilities, as well as with advanced technical problems. Advanced problems include controlling various manipulative techniques obtainable through the camera and in the darkroom such as multiple exposures, multiple negatives, negative blends, orthochromatic process, infrared film, etc. Additional emphasis is placed on photography's application to other fields including journalism, business, and industry. Six class and laboratory hours weekly.

PGY 2446C ALTERNATIVE PROCESSES/PHOTOGRAPHY 3 credits

Prerequisite: PGY 2401C. This course is designed to enable students to evolve individually and as a group toward the utilization of historical photographic processes fused into new technologies. The program takes an interdisciplinary approach to experimental applications of old photographic technologies and examines the integration of computer technology into these processes and its impact on the culture, visual expression, and communications in the world today. Students will examine early non-silver photographic processes, such as Kalotypes, Cyanotypes, and Gum Bicromates and incorporate these processes with computer materials and techniques. Students will explore how the integration of these diverse applications can allow for greater and new creative discoveries in their approach to both photographic and computer related technologies. The emphasis will be a “hands-on” approach working with other students in an equipped photographic and electronic laboratory designed to provide an environment for creative activity which reflects the inherent flexibility of conventional and computer technologies and how this medium has expanded the visual syntax in all forms of expression. 92 contact hours.

PGY 2470C THEMES FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS 3 credits

Prerequisites: PGY 2401C and PGY 2410C. This course is designed for students who already have acquired basic technical knowledge of photography.  This individualized course provides students the opportunity to explore and develop their own thematic approach to communicating through photography.  (May be repeated once for credit.) 92 contact hours.

PGY 2473C PORTFOLIO DEVELOPMENT 3 credits

Prerequisite: PGY 2410C. This course is designed for students to evolve on an individual and group basis toward the creative utilization of technology for enhancement of presentation of student portfolio work.  The program takes an interdisciplinary approach to the documentation of student portfolios through the application of conventional and new photographic technologies and its impact on the culture, visual expression and communications in the world today.  Students will examine various technologies of documenting their edited images and assembling their work utilizing a diversified means of professional presentational methods.  Students will explore presentational technologies best suited for their specific target market for employment.  The emphasis will be a “hands on” approach working with other students in an equipped photographic and electronic laboratory designed to provide an environment for creative activity which reflects the inherent flexibility of conventional and new technologies and how this medium has expanded the visual syntax in all form of expression.  92 contact hours.

PGY 2801C DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY 3 credits

Prerequisite: PGY 2401C. This course is designed for students to evolve on an individual and group basis toward the creative utilization of technology. The program takes an interdisciplinary approach to experimental application of new technologies associated with photography and its impact on the culture, visual expression and communications in the world today. Students will examine digital imaging through the use of digital cameras and how conventional photographs can be converted to electronic images by various scanning methods. Students will explore how the electronic image can be printed using traditional processes and the advantages of both electronic and conventional methods. The emphasis will be a hands-on approach working with other students in an equipped photographic and electronic laboratory designed to provide an environment for creative activity which reflects the inherent flexibility of digital and conventional technologies and how this medium has expanded the visual syntax in all forms of expression. 92 contact hours.

PGY 2940C PROFESSIONAL PRACTICES/INTERNSHIP 3 credits

Prerequisite: PGY 2410C. This course is designed to enable students to evolve individually and as a group toward the utilization of photographic technology. The program takes an interdisciplinary approach to experimental application of new technologies associated with photography and its impact on the culture, visual expression and communications in the world today. Students will utilize photographic skills and techniques acquired in the classroom and apply these applications in a pre-determined business or company. Students will explore their photographic discipline in an on-site training program/internship for knowledge and experience. The emphasis will be a “hands-on” approach working with other students in an equipped photographic and electronic laboratory and on-location incorporating academic discussions and practices with job related experience. The program is designed to provide an environment for creative activity which reflects the inherent flexibility of the traditional and new technologies and how this medium has expanded the visual syntax in all forms of expression. 92 contact hours.

PHH 1603 20TH CENTURY TRENDS IN PHILOSOPHY 3 credits

This course surveys contemporary trends in philosophy, including such schools of thought as Pragmatism, Critical Realism, New Realism, Analytic Philosophy, Logical Positivism, Existentialism, Phenomenology, and Philosophical Hermeneutics. Dominant emphasis is on the special features of 20th Century thought, such as the move from anti metaphysical perspectives at the beginning of the century to a new way of addressing these traditional issues at the end. This course has a substantial writing requirement. 47 contact hours.

PHI 1010 INTRODUCTION TO PHILOSOPHY 3 credits

"G" Prerequisite: ENC 0020 or EAP 1695 or satisfactory score on the SPC placement test. This introductory survey of the perennial issues in human existence provides a rich evaluation of life's meaning. A critical examination is conducted of the fundamental assumptions, terminology, and schools of thought addressing the issues in metaphysics, epistemology and axiology (ethics, aesthetics, and theology.) Discussion as well as lecture will focus on both classical and contemporary philosophers, such as Plato, Aristotle, Aquinas, Descartes, Locke, Hume, Kant, Hegel, Marx, Kierkegaard, Nietzsche, Wittgenstein, Sartre, and de Beauvoir. This course partially satisfies the writing requirements outlined in the General Education Requirements. Credit is not given for both PHI 1010 and PHI 1010H. 47 contact hours.

PHI 1010H HONORS INTRODUCTION TO PHILOSOPHY 3 credits

"G" Prerequisite: Appropriate score on the SPC placement test or acceptance into the Honors College or approval of the program director. This course will cover the history of philosophy, its philosophers, key ideas, as well as the perennial issues in human existence that provide a rich evaluation of life's meaning. A critical examination will be conducted into the fundamental assumptions, terminology, and schools of thought in philosophy, addressing a variety of issues in metaphysics, epistemology and axiology (ethics and aesthetics). Discussion as well as lecture will focus on both classical and contemporary readings, such as the Pre-Socratics, Plato, Aristotle, Augustine, Aquinas, Descartes, Leibniz, Spinoza, Locke, Berkeley, Hume, Kant, Wollstonecraft, Hegel, Marx, Nietzsche, Kierkegaard, Wittgenstein, Russell, Heidegger, Sartre, de Beauvoir. Special emphasis will be given to theoretical traditions of Western thought such as idealism, materialism, rationalism, and existentialism, as well as Post-Modern and non-Western theoretical positions. This course partially satisfies the writing requirements outlined in the General Education Requirements. Credit is not given for both PHI 1010H and PHI 1010. 47 contact hours.

PHI 1100 INTRODUCTION TO LOGIC 3 credits

Prerequisite: MAT 0024 or satisfactory score on the placement test. This course introduces the student to the basic features of inductive and deductive logic along with critical reasoning and informal argument. Extensive practice is provided in applying the principles which determine whether an argument is valid or invalid. In addition, there is an assessment of the structure of ordinary language and informal reasoning. 47 contact hours.

PHI 1600 STUDIES IN APPLIED ETHICS 3 credits

"G" Prerequisites: (ENC 0020 and REA 0002) or EAP 1695 or appropriate score on the SPC placement test. This course is a practical overview of key issues, questions and concepts in applied ethics. Special emphases are placed on the historical development of ethical thinking, a variety of ethical approaches and on multicultural aspects of ethics. Students will also examine a variety of personal, social, and professional ethical issues and problems and learn methods of resolving them through the use of critical thinking skills, sound ethical reasoning and legal and professional codes. Students are provided an active learning experience, increased student interaction and opportunities for independent research into ethical issues of personal interest. This course has a substantial writing requirement. This course partially satisfies the writing requirements outlined in the General Education Requirements . Credit is not given for both PHI 1600 and any of the following courses: PHI 1602H, PHI 1603, PHI 1631, PHI 2621, PHI 2622, PHI 2635 or PHI 2649. 47 contact hours.

PHI 1602H HONORS STUDIES IN APPLIED ETHICS 3 credits

"G" Prerequisite: (Appropriate score on SPC placement test) or (acceptance into the Honors College) or approval of the program director. This course is designed to provide the academically gifted student an analytical approach to understanding and resolving ethical issues confronting an individual in today's society. Emphasis is placed on understanding the historical development of ethical thinking, critical analysis of of a wide variety of ethical theories representative of major themes of ethical philosophy, ethical issues, and evaluation of multicultural and historical aspects of ethics. Students will also use logical reasoning, critical thinking skills, and resources such as legal and professional codes to evaluate differing points of view on a wide variety of ethical issues, and to synthesize personal opinions. The seminar format encourages individual and collaborative effort, independent research, and verbalization of concepts. This course partially satisfies the writing requirements outlined in the General Education Requirements. Credit is not given for both PHI 1602H and any of the following courses: PHI 1600, PHI 1603, PHI 1631, PHI 2621, PHI 2622, PHI 2635, or PHI 2649. 47 contact hours.

PHI 1631 STUDIES IN PROFESSIONAL ETHICS 3 credits

"G" Prerequisites: (ENC 0020 and REA 0002) or EAP 1695 or appropriate score on the SPC placement test. This course is a practical approach to recognizing, understanding and resolving ethical problems confronting individuals in a global business environment. Students will review the historical development of ethics, and learn to apply logic, critical thinking, and decision making skills to a variety of ethical dilemmas arising in business, economic and governmental settings. Students will learn methods of resolving such dilemmas through the use of statutory, corporate and professional codes, as well as through ethical reasoning. Emphasis will be placed on logical analysis, critical thinking, and responsible ethical decision making. This course has a substantial writing requirement. This course meets the college's general education requirement for applied ethics. Credit will not be given for both PHI 1631 and any of the following courses: PHI 1600, PHI 1602H, PHI 1603, PHI 2621, PHI 2622 or PHI 2649. 47 contact hours.

PHI 2103 CRITICAL THINKING AND ETHICAL DECISION MAKING 3 credits

Prerequisite: PHI 1600, PHI 1602H, PHI 1603, PHI 1631, PHI 2635, or PHI 2649. This course introduces students to critical thinking tools and techniques, and provides students with the practical skills needed to analyze and assess situations in order to resolve complex problems and make responsible and ethical decisions.  47 contact hours.

PHI 2621 APPLIED ETHICS II 1 credits

"G" Prerequisite: PHI 1603. This course is designed to meet the needs of the student who has initially completed Applied Ethics (2 credits) but needs Studies in Applied Ethics (3 credits). This course is a practical approach to recognizing, understanding and solving ethical problems confronting individuals in today’s society. Students will learn concepts in applied ethics and selected ethical theories, which represents additional main themes in moral philosophy. Emphasis will be placed on the development of skills necessary for critical thinking and responsible decision making. Credit will not be given for both PHI 2621 and any of the following courses: PHI 1600, PHI 1602H, PHI 1631, PHI 2622, PHI 2635, or PHI 2649. 17 contact hours.

PHI 2622 PROFESSIONAL APPLIED ETHICS 1 credits

"G" Prerequisite: PHI 1603. This course is designed to meet the needs of the student who has initially completed Applied Ethics (2 credits) but needs Studies in Professional Ethics (3 credits). This course is a practical approach to recognizing, understanding and solving ethical problems confronting individuals in today's society, with particular emphasis on business. Students will learn concepts in applied ethics and selected ethical theories which represent additional main themes in moral philosophy. Emphasis will be placed on the development of skills necessary for critical thinking and responsible decision making in business. Credit will not be given for both PHI 2622 and any of the following courses: PHI 1600, PHI 1602H, PHI 1631, PHI 2621, PHI 2635, or PHI 2649. 17 contact hours.

PHI 2623 ETHICS FOR EDUCATORS 3 credits

Prerequisite: BA or BS Degree or permission of Program Director. This course is designed to meet the needs of current K-12 educators who teach or will be teaching in the State of Florida, but need an approved Ethics course to be certified or recertified to teach. This course is a practical approach to recognizing, understanding and solving ethical problems confronting educators in today’s society. Students will learn concepts in applied ethics and selected ethical theories, which represent main themes in moral philosophy. Students will learn current Principles of Professional Conduct, Board of Education rules and relevant Florida Statutes, and will learn the use of said codes, rules and laws in resolving ethical issues. Emphasis will be placed on the development of skills necessary for critical thinking and responsible decision making in the educational arena. 45 contact hours.

PHI 2624 ETHICS IN POPULAR CULTURE AND ENTERTAINMENT 3 credits

Prerequisite: PHI 1600, PHI 1602H, PHI 1631, PHI 2635, or PHI 2649 or permission of program director. This course is a study of the fundamental concepts of classical and modern approaches to moral reasoning as identified in various forms of popular culture and entertainment. A review of fundamental ethical definitions and concepts, elements of critical thinking and logic, and classical and contemporary approaches to moral reasoning will precede the examination and analysis of selected forms of popular culture and entertainment. The analysis phase will consist of an examination of the selected materials with a view to identifying the presence of issues and dilemmas of moral significance. Fictional and historical characters will then be assessed as to their critical thinking processes and their approaches to the resolution of moral dilemmas. 47 contact hours.

PHI 2630 DISCOVERING YOUR PERSONAL ETHICS 2 credits

Prerequisite: PHI 1600, PHI 1602H, PHI 1631, PHI 2635 or PHI 2649 or permission of program director. This course explores possible answers to the ancient, yet still relevant, question, "What is a good life?" Major ethical principles from philosophers throughout history are evaluated, and then exemplified in the lives, achievements, and words of important historical figures representing a variety of disciplines, cultures, nations, and religions. Conducted in a seminar format, the course emphasizes the roles of reason, critical thought, self-analysis and personal application in the development of a morally mature life. 32 contact hours.

PHI 2635 HEALTH CARE ETHICS APPLIED 3 credits

"G" Prerequisites: (REA 0002 and ENC 0020) or (EAP 1695) or (appropriate score on the SPC placement test). This course is a practical overview of key issues, questions and concepts existing in the various health professions. Special emphases are placed on the historical development of ethical thinking, a variety of ethical approaches and on the multicultural aspects of health care ethics. The principles of ethical reasoning are applied to a wide range of issues related to the maintenance of life and human and non-human animal health. The moral and legal ramifications of human decisions regarding human and non-human animal life, bio-diversity and sustainability are examined. Students are provided an active learning experience, increased student interaction and opportunities for independent research into health care issues of professional interest, including the code of ethics for the students' particular health care profession. This course has substantial writing requirement. Credit is not given for both PHI 2635 and any of the following courses: PHI 1600, PHI 1602H, PHI 1603, PHI 1631, PHI 2621, PHI 2622, or PHI 2649. 47 contact hours.

PHI 2649 APPLIED ETHICS IN PUBLIC SAFETY PROFESSIONS 3 credits

"G" Prerequisites: (ENC 0020 and REA 0002) or EAP 1695 or appropriate score on the SPC placement test. This course is a practical approach to recognizing, understanding and solving ethical problems confronting individuals in public safety professions. Emphasis is placed on understanding the historical development of ethical thinking, as well as critical analysis of a wide variety of ethical theories. Students will also examine a variety of ethical dilemmas and issues relevant to public safety professionals and will practice resolving such through ethical reasoning, as well as by reference to legal and professional codes of conduct. Relevant professional issues will be analyzed from both legal and moral perspectives. Emphasis will be placed on the development of skills necessary for the critical thinking, problem-solving, and responsible decision-making necessary for those in positions of public trust. This course partially satisfies the writing requirements outlined in the General Education Requirements. Credit is not given for both PHI 2649 and any of the following courses: PHI 1600, PHI 1602H, PHI 1603, PHI 1631, PHI 2621, PHI 2622 or PHI 2635. 47 contact hours.

PHI 2694 THE ETHICS OF DEATH AND DYING 3 credits

Prerequisite: PHI 1600, PHI 1602H, PHI 1631, PHI 2635, or PHI 2649 or permission of program director. This course is a practical overview of key concepts and issues involving the ethics of death and dying and end of life decisions. Special emphases are placed on the historical development of ethical and critical thinking about claims, arguments, choices, and multicultural aspects of death and dying, and the application of ethical approaches to a wide range of end of life issues. Moral and legal ramifications of end of life decisions are examined. In this seminar-format course, students are provided an active learning experience, increased student interaction and opportunities for independent research into death and dying issues as these relate on a personal and, if applicable, a professional level. Credit will not be given for PHI 2550 in place of any of the following courses: PHI 1600, PHI 1602H, PHI 1603, PHI 1631, PHI 2621, PHI 2622, PHI 2635 or PHI 2649. 47 contact hours.

PHI 2921L ETHICS BOWL LABORATORY 1 credits

Prerequisite: PHI 1600, PHI 1602H, PHI 1631, PHI 2635, or PHI 2649 or permission of program director. This course offers training and experience in analyzing ethical case studies and prepares students to compete in intercollegiate ethics bowl competitions. It provides students the opportunity to improve critical thinking, public speaking and debating skills in order to succeed at intercollegiate ethics competitions. This course may be taken 4 times for credit. 45 contact hours.

PHT 1121 FUNCTIONAL ANATOMY AND KINESIOLOGY 3 credits

Prerequisites: BSC 2085/2085L with grades of "C" or higher. Corequisite: PHT 1121L. This course will be devoted to the study of the structure and function of the musculoskeletal system with emphasis on the mechanical (functional) aspects of human motion and the application of kinesiology as related to therapeutic exercise. 47 contact hours.

PHT 1121L FUNCTIONAL ANATOMY AND KINESIOLOGY LABORATORY 2 credits

Prerequisites: BSC 2085/2085L with grades of "C" or higher. Corequisite: PHT 1121. Within a laboratory environment, this course will be devoted to the study of the structure and function of the musculoskeletal system with emphasis on the mechanical (functional) aspects of human motion and the application of kinesiology as related to therapeutic exercise. Observational, manual dexterity, and communication skills will be developed relevant to analyzing, demonstrating, monitoring and/or modifying therapeutic exercise/routines. 62 contact hours.

PHT 1200 INTRODUCTION TO BASIC PATIENT CARE 3 credits

Prerequisites: Admission to the Physical Therapist Assistant AS program and completion of ENC 1101, HSC 1531 and the Computer Literacy Competency Requirement. Corequisite: PHT 1200L. This course is an introduction to the field of physical therapy including role orientation, professional organizational structure, modality principles used for basic patient care and disease processes. Role orientation, ethics, legal aspects, limitation and relationships will be explored relative to the physician, registered physical therapist and the patient. 47 contact hours.

PHT 1200L BASIC PATIENT CARE LABORATORY 3 credits

Prerequisites: Admission to the Physical Therapist Assistant AS program and completion of ENC 1101, HSC 1531 and the Computer Literacy Competency Requirement. Corequisite: PHT 1200. This is a laboratory course in which there is practice in activities and modalities basic to the care of patients in health agencies. The development of manual dexterity with patient safety and comforts is the focus. The college laboratory will be utilized for practice demonstration. 92 contact hours.

PHT 1217 PHYSICAL THERAPY PRINCIPLES AND PROCEDURES 3 credits

Prerequisites: PHT 1200/1200L, PHT 1121/1121L with grades of “C” or better, PHI 2635 or approved Ethics course, and BSC 2086/2086L. Corequisite: PHT 1217L. This is a course to introduce the principles of physical therapy (PT) treatment procedures and modalities used in patient care. Specialized vocabulary and selected medical-surgical conditions are presented. 47 contact hours.

PHT 1217L PHYSICAL THERAPY PRINCIPLES AND PROCEDURES LABORATORY 3 credits

Prerequisites: PHT 1200/1200L, PHT 1121/1121L with grades of “C” or higher, and PHI 2635 or approved Ethics course. Corequisite: PHT 1217. Basic skills are to be developed and principles applied involving functional anatomy and kinesiology, basic therapeutic exercise, and application of modalities relative to caring for the patient. Demonstrations, student practice in college laboratory and in affiliated health agencies constitute course activities. 92 contact hours.

PHT 1801L PHYSICAL THERAPY CLINICAL PRACTICE I 3 credits

Prerequisites: PHT 1217/1217L and PHT 2252/2252L with grades of “C” or higher, PSY 1012, HSC 1149C, and HUM 2270 or Honors or REL 2300. This course allows the student to correlate didactic background with basic patient care in the clinical setting. Each student is assigned to a clinical agency and performs specific physical therapy modalities and procedures on a variety of patients under the close supervision of a physical therapist. 40 contact hours per week for four (4) weeks and 20 contact hours in the fifth week.

PHT 2162 NEUROLOGICAL DISABILITIES AND TREATMENT 3 credits

Prerequisite: PHT 1801L with a grade of "C" or higher. This course is devoted to the advanced study of the nervous system and selected neurological disabilities encountered in physical therapy practice. Emphasis is on the etiology, pathology and clinical picture of diseases studied. Use of physical therapy modalities and procedures most effective for each neurological condition is discussed. 47 contact hours.

PHT 2220 THERAPEUTIC EXERCISE IN PHYSICAL THERAPY 2 credits

Prerequisite: PHT 1801L with a grade of "C" or higher. Corequisite: PHT 2220L. This course provides an overview of the neurophysiological and cardiovascular basis for application of therapeutic exercise. The rationale for and functional basis of therapeutic exercise is correlated with selected patient pathologies. 32 contact hours.

PHT 2220L THERAPEUTIC EXERCISE IN PHYSICAL THERAPY LABORATORY 2 credits

Prerequisite: PHT 1801L with a grade of "C" or higher. Corequisite: PHT 2220. Within the laboratory environment, this course will be devoted to the study and performance of power-assisted exercise modes and cardiovascular-based and neurophysiologically-based therapeutic exercise programs. Practice in the laboratory will involve demonstration, observation, analysis and performance monitoring. 64 contact hours.

PHT 2252 ORTHOPEDIC DISABILITIES AND TREATMENT 3 credits

Prerequisites: PHT 1121/1121L and PHT 1200/1200L with grades of "C" or higher. Pre- or corequisites: PHT 1217/1217L with grades of "C" or higher. Corequisite: PHT 2252L. This course provides the opportunity to develop basic skills in data collection and more advanced skills in therapeutic exercise techniques for common orthopedic conditions. a basic knowledge of selected orthopedic disabilities encountered in physical therapy practice. Emphasis is on the etiology, pathology and clinical picture of diseases studied. Use of physical therapy modalities and procedures used in each disability is discussed. 47 contact hours.

PHT 2252L ORTHOPEDIC DISABILITIES AND TREATMENT LABORATORY 2 credits

Corequisite: PHT 2252. Pre- or corequisites: PHT 1217/1217L with grades of "C" or higher. This course provides the opportunity to develop basic skills in data collection and more advanced skills in therapeutic exercise techniques for common orthopedic conditions. Exercise programs for specific orthopedic pathologies are presented and practiced. 32 contact hours.

PHT 2810L PHYSICAL THERAPY CLINICAL PRACTICE II 4 credits

Prerequisites: PHT 2220/2220L, and PHT 2162 with grades of “C” or better, SPC 1017, College level Mathematics, and DEP 2004. This clinical and laboratory course is correlated with class material. It provides the student with selected experiences in the college laboratory and health care agency. Emphasis is placed on more complex therapeutic procedures in clinical practice. Problem-solving techniques are employed in clinical decision-making. 40 clinical hours per week for four (4) weeks and 20 hours in the college laboratory. 180 contact hours.

PHT 2820L PHYSICAL THERAPY CLINICAL PRACTICE III 4 credits

Prerequisites: PHT 2810L and PHT 2931 with grades of "C" or higher. This clinical and laboratory course is correlated with class material. It provides the student with selected experiences in the college laboratory and the healthcare agency. Emphasis is placed on complex/advanced therapeutic procedures in clinical practice. Advanced problem-solving techniques are employed in clinical decision-making. 180 contact hours.

PHT 2931 TRENDS IN PHYSICAL THERAPY 2 credits

Prerequisites: PHT 2220/2220L, PHT 2252, and PHT 2810L with grades of "C" or higher. This course is a seminar-type class will explore the newer trends involving the role of the professional team, the professional organization, legal and ethical implications and legislation (including state regulations as well as Medicare and Medicaid regulations). Historical patterns in the development of the profession of physical therapy and projections of future directions in light of influence from the past will be explored. 32 contact hours.

PHY 1048L PHYSICS LABORATORY I 1 credits

Corequisite: PHY 1053 or PHY 2048. This course is to provide laboratory experience with concepts and principles of mechanics, heat and sound. This course has a substantial writing requirement. Credit is not given for both PHY 1048L and PHY 1048LH. 45 contact hours.

PHY 1048LH HONORS PHYSICS LABORATORY I 1 credits

Prerequisite: Appropriate score on the SPC placement test or acceptance into the Honors College or approval of science program director. Corequisite: PHY 2048H. This course is to provide laboratory experiences with the concepts and principles of mechanics, heat and sound. This lab will employ short interactive explorations and presentations that are followed by intense discussions leading to more explorations and discussions. The explorations will include hands on experiments with laboratory equipment as well as interactive computer animations. This instructional method will put more of the responsibility of the learning process on the students who will be working in collaborative learning communities. It will also create a learning environment that is conducive to deeper conceptual understanding. This course has a substantial writing requirement. Credit is not given for both PHY 1048LH and PHY 1048L. 45 contact hours.

PHY 1049L PHYSICS LABORATORY II 1 credits

Prerequisite: PHY 1048L. Corequisite: PHY 1054 or PHY 2049. A continuation of Physics Laboratory I, this course provides laboratory experiences in concepts and principles of electricity, magnetism, and light. This course has a substantial writing requirement. 45 contact hours.

PHY 1053 GENERAL PHYSICS I 3 credits

Prerequisite: (ENC 0020 and REA 0002) or EAP 1695 and either MAC 1114 or MAC 1147. Corequisite: PHY 1048L. Subject matter includes mechanics, heat, and sound. This is a course for students not majoring in the physical sciences. (Credit is not given for both PHY 1053 and PHY 2048.) 47 contact hours.

PHY 1054 GENERAL PHYSICS II 3 credits

Prerequisite: PHY 1053. Corequisite: PHY 1049L. Subject matter includes electricity, magnetism, light, and some modern physics. This is a course for students not majoring in the physical sciences. (Credit is not given for both PHY 1054 and PHY 2049.) 47 contact hours.

PHY 2048 PHYSICS I 3 credits

Prerequisite: (ENC 0020 and REA 0002 and MAC 2311) or (EAP 1695 and MAC 2311). Co-requisite: PHY 1048L. This course includes theory of Newtonian mechanics: vectors; force; motion; energy; and rotation of rigid bodies. It also includes theory of heat; sound and wave motion; and use of Calculus in problem solving. This course is designed for physics majors and for engineering students. Credit is not given for both PHY 2048 and PHY 2048H. 47 contact hours.

PHY 2048H HONORS PHYSICS I 3 credits

Prerequisite: (MAC 2311 or MAC 2311H) or (acceptance into the Honors College) or approval of the Science Program Director. Corequisite: PHY 1048LH. This course includes theory of mechanics: vectors; force; motion; energy; rotation of rigid bodies; elastic properties; vibratory motion, properties of fluids; molecular theory of matter. It also includes theory of heat; heat transfer; thermodynamics; sound and wave motion phenomena; use of Calculus in problem solving. This course will employ interactive learning and research projects beyond the typical Physics course. The research projects will include a term paper in Special Relativity, Quantum Mechanics, or Renewable Energy. The interactive learning will include the use of computer animations with physics content demonstrating their understanding without as much guidance by using interactive techniques, critical thinking, and conceptual understanding to solve problems. In this course students will learn the underlying concepts that give them a much deeper understanding of the material. This course is designed for physics majors and for engineering students. Credit is not given for both PHY 2048H and PHY 2048. 47 contact hours.

PHY 2049 PHYSICS II 3 credits

Prerequisite: PHY 2048 and (MAC 2312 or MAC 2234). Corequisite: PHY 1049L. This course is the study of theory of electricity and magnetism, nature of light, electromagnetic radiation, optics, and selected topics in modern physics. Calculus will be used in problem solving. This course is intended for physics majors and engineering students. 47 contact hours.

PHY 2101 INTRODUCTION TO MODERN PHYSICS 3 credits

Prerequisites: PHY 2049 and (MAC 2313 or MAC 2234.) This course will study the theories and techniques of modern physics. Topics and concepts covered will include solution of problems involving special theory of relativity, nuclear structure, atomic and x-ray spectra and molecular structure, Bohr model of atom and Schrodinger wave equation. 47 contact hours.

PLA 1003 INTRODUCTION TO PARALEGALISM 3 credits

Prerequisite: (ENC 0020 and REA 0002) or EAP 1695 or a satisfactory score on the SPC Writing and Reading placement tests. This course is designed to provide a general perspective of the legal system and a specific knowledge of the present and potential role of the legal paraprofessional within that system. Students will be exposed to the operations and structure of the court system, administrative agencies, private law firms and public sector law offices. Students will examine legal ethics in evaluating what tasks, skills and roles are now and may in the future be fulfilled by the legal paraprofessional in each legal area. Students will be introduced to paralegal skills such as interviewing, investigating, legal writing and research. Opportunities will be available for students to begin voluntary service with law-related agencies or to add to their occupational skills. 47 contact hours.

PLA 1104 LEGAL RESEARCH & WRITING 3 credits

Pre- or corequisites: PLA 1003 and (ENC 1101 or ENC 1121H or IDS 1101H). This course will provide the student with a working knowledge of the major techniques of legal research and writing. It will introduce the student to a broad practical approach to the use of legal publications and the law library. The student will complete assigned problems in legal research and will draft legal memoranda and briefs for both trial and appellate work. 47 contact hours.

PLA 1361 TECHNIQUES OF INTERVIEW AND INVESTIGATION 3 credits

Pre- or corequisite: PLA 1003. This course is designed to enhance communication skills and acquaint the student with the techniques of skillful investigation. Students will receive training in methods of interviewing. Fact analysis, sources of evidence and special investigative problems will be explored. Emphasis is placed in human relations skills in working with people. 47 contact hours.

PLA 1730 COMPUTERIZED LEGAL RESEARCH 1 credits

Prerequisite: PLA 1104. This course is designed to familiarize the student with computerized legal research databases and enhance previously learned research skills. 16 contact hours.

PLA 1763 LAW OFFICE MANAGEMENT 3 credits

Prerequisite: ENC 1101 or ENC 1121H or IDS 1101H. This course analyzes the fundamental objectives of the management of a law office, the essential technology used in a law office, management concepts, and essential communication skills. Additional study will be focused upon the organization of private, corporate and government legal departments. Major attention will be upon administrative systems and procedures; time keeping and accounting practices; compensation and profit distribution. 47 contact hours.

PLA 2114 ADVANCED LEGAL RESEARCH 3 credits

Prerequisite: PLA 1104. This course is designed to perfect the research skills acquired in PLA 1104. Emphasis is placed on developing facility in state and federal research and the drafting of memoranda and briefs. 47 contact hours.

PLA 2203 CIVIL LITIGATION I 3 credits

Prerequisite: PLA 1003. This course is designed to prepare the legal assistant to assist the trial attorney in preparing for civil litigation in the Florida and Federal courts. The course covers substantive civil law, the Florida and Federal Rules of Civil Procedures and related matters including drafting of pleadings, preparing interrogatories and answers. 47 contact hours.

PLA 2223 CIVIL LITIGATION II 3 credits

Prerequisites: PLA 2203 and any approved Speech course. This course is designed to prepare the legal assistant to assist the civil trial attorney in civil litigation, mediation and arbitration in the Florida state and federal actions. This course covers the Florida and Federal Rules of Civil and Appellate Procedure and related matters including the drafting of settlement proposals, preparation of a trial brief, abstracting of depositions, trial procedure, and appellate jurisdiction. The course also addresses jurisdiction of general masters and administrative law systems. 47 contact hours.

PLA 2303 CRIMINAL LITIGATION I 3 credits

Prerequisite: PLA 1003. This course is designed to prepare the legal assistant to assist the trial attorney in preparing for criminal litigation in the Florida and federal courts. Special emphasis is placed on substantive criminal law, federal constitutional law and application of the state and federal Rules of Criminal Procedures. 47 contact hours.

PLA 2323 CRIMINAL LITIGATION II 3 credits

Prerequisite: PLA 2303. This course is designed to prepare the student to assist the trial attorney in preparing for criminal litigation in the Florida and federal courts. Special emphasis is placed on preparation of a trial brief including voir dire, abstracts of depositions, motion practice and proposed jury instructions. Criminal appeals will be covered as well. 47 contact hours.

PLA 2433 BUSINESS ORGANIZATIONS 3 credits

Prerequisite: BUL 2241. This course will acquaint the student with typical legal functions connected with the formation and operation of a variety of business entities. It will primarily consider paralegal functions in the field of corporation law, including organization and creation of a corporation, continuing corporate operation problems, typical corporate variations. These will be compared with the formation, operation and regulation of other types of business organization including sole proprietorships, partnerships, limited liability companies and others. 47 contact hours.

PLA 2601 WILLS, TRUSTS, AND ESTATES 3 credits

Prerequisite: PLA 1003. This course deals with the basic legal concepts of the more common forms of wills, and the basic procedures and fundamental principles of law applicable to the formal and summary administration of intestate and testate estates with a basic analysis of estate fiduciary accounting. The organization and jurisdiction of the probate division of the circuit courts. The nature and function of testamentary and inter vivos trusts. 47 contact hours.

PLA 2603 GUARDIANSHIP AND ELDER LAW 3 credits

Prerequisite: PLA 2601. This course deals with the basic legal concepts and procedures of guardianship law and with the principles and procedures of elder care planning and advance directives. 47 contact hours.

PLA 2610 REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS 3 credits

Prerequisite: REE 1040. This course is designed to prepare the paralegal to assist the attorney in the more common types of real estate transactions and conveyances, such as deeds, contracts, and leases. Emphasis is placed on drafting problems involving these various instruments and proper methods of recording, searching, and closing. 47 contact hours.

PLA 2731 COMPUTER-BASED LITIGATION SKILLS 1 credits

Prerequisite: PLA 2223. This course is designed to prepare the paralegal to assist the attorney in civil litigation matters. The student will prepare paperwork with the aid of commercially available litigation software. 16 contact hours.

PLA 2800 FAMILY LAW I 3 credits

Prerequisite: PLA 1003. This course will introduce the student to pleading and practice in the field of family law including dissolution, annulment, separate maintenance, and modification actions. Emphasis is placed on drafting pleadings and agreements and methods of discovery as well as trial preparation. 47 contact hours.

PLA 2801 FAMILY LAW II 3 credits

Prerequisite: PLA 2800. This course is a continuation of PLA 2800 and will deal with miscellaneous family related areas including adoption, paternity, powers of attorney, juvenile matters, gift and guardianship laws. Emphasis is placed on drafting pleadings and dealing with forms. The student will complete a related research project. 47 contact hours.

PLA 2940 LEGAL ASSISTING SEMINAR AND WORK EXPERIENCE 3 credits

Prerequisite: Recommendation of division director. This is a one-hour seminar discussing job problems and a minimum of 12 hours per week on-the-job experience as a legal assistant trainee with a law firm or in a law-related office is required. 16 contact hours.

PLA 3240 ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION 3 credits

Prerequisite: Admission to the Paralegal BAS program. This course is designed to provide an overview of mediation procedure and governing law in Florida. Additionally, it will provide students with the fundamental tools for conflict resolution through negotiation and mediation and will enable them to both understand and apply successful conflict resolution in their forthcoming roles within the legal community. 47 contact hours.

PLA 3304 CRIMINAL LAW AND PROCEDURE 3 credits

This course is developed both topically and historically to approach the substantive criminal law and criminal procedure for the upper division student.  The course covers the history and basis of U.S. criminal law, delves into an analytical study of the various types of crimes and defenses, and provides an in-depth treatment and real-world view of U.S. criminal procedure.  47 contact hours.

PLA 3410 INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LAW 3 credits

Prerequisites: PLA 2114 and admission to the Paralegal Studies BAS program. This course will provide the student with a working knowledge of the types, nature, registration requirements, and enforcement of patents, trademarks, copyright, trade secrets and trade dress. The student will also be exposed to procedural requirements in protecting and enforcing intellectual property. A component of this course also discusses current and future intellectual property issues on the internet and in the entertainment industry. 47 contact hours.

PLA 3467 BANKRUPTCY 3 credits

Prerequisites: PLA 2114 and admission to the Paralegal Studies BAS program. This course gives the student an introduction into the purpose and structure of the bankruptcy laws. This course is designed to teach the student the basic steps a case takes under Chapter 7, 11, and 13 of the Bankruptcy Code. This course will define and demonstrate basic bankruptcy terminology including a discussion of the various roles of debtors, creditors, trustees, and judges in a typical bankruptcy case. 47 contact hours.

PLA 3474 LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT LAW 3 credits

Prerequisite: BUL 2241 or BUL 2131 or BUL 3310. This course introduces the student to the basic laws governing labor and employment in the United States with a focus on compliance. Topics covered include the employer/employee relationship, statutory law regarding the workplace, the historical and regulatory scheme of workers compensation, unemployment compensation, the basic statutory law, administrative law, and enforcement scheme governing labor and employment; collective bargaining laws; and civil service and civil rights in the public sector. 47 contact hours.

PLA 3563 INSURANCE LAW 3 credits

Prerequisite: Admission to the Paralegal BAS program. This course examines the nature of insurance, insurable interests, the definitions of risk, persons insured, the procedures for filing claims, defenses of the insurer, doctrines of waiver and estoppel, measures of recovery, the insurer's duty to defend, bad faith causes of action, reinsurance, bonds, and regulation of insurance. 47 contact hours.

PLA 3700 SEMINAR IN PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY 3 credits

Prerequisites: PLA 2114 and admission to the Paralegal Studies BAS program. This course covers ethical responsibilities of legal professionals, a study in the canons of legal ethics, and areas of liability for professional malpractice. This course requires the student to participate in a community service-learning project approved by the college, instructor, and student. 47 contact hours.

PLA 3723 LOGIC AND THE LAW 3 credits

Prerequisites: PLA 2114 and admission to the Paralegal Studies BAS program or permission of the Dean. The course will introduce students to various forms of reasoning and informal fallacies. Subsequently, the course will conduct an in-depth study of deductive syllogistic logic and will conclude by introducing the quantification techniques of propositional and predicate logic (first-order symbolic logic). The course includes logic games and application of logical analytical principles to legal writing. 47 contact hours.

PLA 3732 COMPUTERS AND THE LAW OFFICE 3 credits

Prerequisites: PLA 2114 and admission to the Paralegal Studies BAS program. This course introduces the student to the law office work environment and contains instruction and practice on computer programs common to law offices. Applications will include word processing, spreadsheets, databases, document preparation and billing software. 47 contact hours.

PLA 3873 SECURITIES LAW 3 credits

Prerequisites: PLA 2114 and admission to the Paralegal Studies BAS program or permission of the Dean. The course surveys federal and state regulation of securities from initial registration and issuance to public trading. The course focuses on the nature and extent of investor protection and the duties and liabilities of corporate officers and directors, the issuer, and others. Various aspects of securities regulation in the area of business entity finance are discussed including such regulatory schemes as the Securities Act of 1933, the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and the Florida Blue Sky laws. 47 contact hours.

PLA 3880 UNITED STATES CONSTITUTIONAL LAW 3 credits

Prerequisite: PLA 2114 or permission of the program director. The course is developed both topically and historically to approach the judicial review process, the doctrine of implied powers, the three branches of power, substantive due process along with equal protection, civil rights, free speech and religion. 47 contact hours.

PLA 4116 LEGAL WRITING SEMINAR 3 credits

Prerequisite: PLA 2114 or permission of the program director. This course provides a comprehensive review of the entire legal researching and writing process. The further development of legal researching and writing skills is fostered with special emphasis on analyzing and preparing documents for either the state or federal court system. 47 contact hours.

PLA 4275 TORT AND PERSONAL INJURY LAW 3 credits

Prerequisites: PLA 1003 and PLA 2203. This course is intended to provide an overview of basic concepts and laws within tort and personal injury law.  Topics covered include intentional torts, the four elements of negligence, strict liability torts, various types of defamation, malpractice, insurance, and business torts. The applicable defenses to the aforementioned torts will be covered as well.  In addition, it will provide the student fundamental tools in this area of the law concerning how law firms function, assessing cases for settlement value, investigating claims, billing hours, and evaluating insurance policies. 47 contact hours.

PLA 4404 COMMERCIAL TRANSACTIONS 3 credits

Prerequisite: BUL 2241 and admission to the LEGAL-BAS program. In this practical skills course, students review and prepare transactional documents associated with the most common business transactions and closings. This course requires the student to be proficient with computer applications as the class will be conducted in a computer lab. 47 contact hours.

PLA 4522 HEALTH CARE LAW 3 credits

Prerequisite: BUL 2241 or BUL 2131 or BUL 3310 or permission of Dean. This course is intended to provide an overview of regulations and laws applying to the health care system. Topics covered include the contractual relationship established between patient and provider as well as patient and health insurance company; state and federal regulations regarding licensing, health care facilities, and health care insurance; and state and federal laws governing health care, privacy and bioethics. In addition, the course will give an in-depth look at the governing case law in each of these areas as well as addressing issues surrounding liability in the health care profession and medical malpractice. 47 contact hours.

PLA 4554 ENVIRONMENTAL LAW 3 credits

Prerequisites: PLA 1003 and PLA 2203. This course is intended to provide an overview of concepts and laws within environmental law.  Topics covered include the history and foundations of environmental law and the main laws and regulations surrounding the protection of our environment. An in-depth examination of the applicable laws and regulations will be pursued to achieve the requisite knowledge of environmental issues. 47 contact hours.

PLA 4613 REAL PROPERTY LAW 3 credits

Prerequisite: PLA 1003 and enrollment in the BAS Paralegal Studies degree program or permission of the Dean. This course is designed to provide students with a basic overview of real property law with transactional considerations. Topics covered include: the basic elements of real property law, the different methods used to record and describe property, the methods used to transfer title, the rights associated with real estate ownership, the elements of real estate contracts, the basic elements of landlord/tenant law, deeds, mortgages, restrictions on land use, title insurance and title examinations, the closing process, and tax implications. Emphasis will be placed on the practical application of the skills necessary to perform drafting and review of related documents. 47 contact hours.

PLA 4806 FAMILY LAW 3 credits

Prerequisite: PLA 1003. This course is a study of cases, Florida Statutes, and legal principles relevant to the formation, regulation and dissolution of the family unit, and to legal obligations which arise within the family relationship. The course considers: nuptial agreements, marriage, annulment, divorce, division of property, maintenance, custody, visitation, child support, tax law, adoption, paternity, and ethical issues. Emphasis is placed on developing practical skills such as the creation of pleadings, agreements, discovery, and trial preparation. 47 contact hours.

PLA 4827 SPORTS AND ENTERTAINMENT LAW 3 credits

Prerequisite: BUL 2241 or BUL 2131 or BUL 3310. This course introduces the student to basic concepts and regulations within the sports and entertainment industry with a focus on contract, constitutional, and intellectual property law. Topics covered in the area of sports law include the history of sports agents, torts and crimes in sports, Title IX and women’s issues, contract law regarding athletes, financial and compensation considerations, American with Disabilities Act in sports, athlete/celebrity status, and intellectual property issues. Topics covered in the area of entertainment law include the legal structure of film, television, music, live stage, and publishing industries, contract law regarding entertainers, credits and compensation, constitutional considerations, and intellectual property law issues. 47 contact hours.

PLA 4830 COMPARATIVE LEGAL SYSTEMS 3 credits

Prerequisites: PLA 2114 and admission to the Paralegal Studies BAS program or permission of the Dean. This course provides an examination of various legal traditions and systems of the world. International law and transboundary issues will be discussed. Substantive and procedural laws will be examined. Availability of resources will be emphasized. 47 contact hours.

PLA 4843 IMMIGRATION LAW 3 credits

Prerequisite: PLA 2114 or permission of the Dean. This course is intended to provide an overview of U.S. immigration laws.  Special emphasis is placed on the practical aspects of immigration law, an examination of the substantive and procedural aspects of this type of practice, and an analysis of the changes in our immigration laws and policies post September 11, 2001.  In addition, it will provide the student fundamental tools in this area of the law concerning interviewing a client as well as forms and documents requirements.  47 contact hours

PLA 4941 PARALEGAL STUDIES CAPSTONE 3 credits

Prerequisite: Permission of Dean and senior standing. This is the capstone course for the Paralegal Studies program. It will provide the opportunity for the student to demonstrate that he/she has learned both the theoretical material and practical skills from the program and can apply them in the real world. It must be taken during the student’s last semester at the college. This course focuses on giving the student the opportunity to develop and present a plan to solve a problem dealing with paralegal issues today. The student will choose a topic for a project consistent with the goals of this course and submit it to the course instructor for approval. 45 contact hours.

PLA 4944 PARALEGAL CERTIFICATE CAPSTONE 3 credits

Prerequisite: Admission to the Paralegal Studies BAS program or Paralegal Studies Certificate Program and permission of the Dean. This is the capstone course for the Paralegal Studies Certificate Program. It will provide the opportunity for the student to demonstrate that he/she has learned both the theoretical material and practical skills from the certificate courses and can sufficiently apply them to the Certified Legal Assisting examination. It must be taken during the student’s last session of the certificate program. A substantive review of the CLA examination topics will be covered along with practice examinations. This course focuses on giving the student the opportunity to develop and present a plan to solve a problem dealing with paralegal issues today.  The student will choose a topic for a project consistent with the goals of this course and submit it to the course instructor for approval. 45 contact hours.

PLA 4949 PARALEGAL STUDIES CO-OP WORK EXPERIENCE 1-3 credits

Prerequisite: Faculty Advisor/Co-op Coordinator or Dean 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.

POS 2041 AMERICAN NATIONAL GOVERNMENT 3 credits

"G" Prerequisite: (ENC 0020 and REA 0002) or EAP 1695 or appropriate score on the SPC placement test. This survey course provides a comprehensive examination of the American political system. Through this course students will become familiar with theory, organization, principles, and function of the American national government, and various elements within the political system that work to shape policy outcomes. This course partially satisfies the writing requirements outlined in the General Education Requirements. Credit is only given for one of the following: POS 2041 or POS 2050H or IDS 2103H. 47 contact hours.

POS 2050H HONORS AMERICAN GOVERNMENT 3 credits

"G" Prerequisite: Appropriate score on the SPC placement test or acceptance into the Honors College or approval of program director. This survey course provides a comprehensive and analytic examination of the American political system to students eligible for Honors classes. Through various teaching and learning methodologies, the student will become familiar with the theories, organization, principles and functions of the American national government. The course will cultivate independent, active learning, student participation and encourage the use of logical reasoning, in-depth analysis and critical thinking skills to examine the various elements within our political system which shape policy outcomes. This course partially satisfies the writing requirement outlined in the General Education Requirements. Credit is only given for one of the following: POS 2050H or POS 2041 or IDS 2103H. 47 contact hours.

POS 2112 STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT 3 credits

"G" Prerequisite: (ENC 0020 and REA 0002) or EAP 1695 or satisfactory score on the SPC placement test. This course is an examination of the institutions and processes of Federalism, political parties, state governments, state protected civil liberties, counties, municipalities, special districts, and regional compacts. Examples and illustrations of processes and procedures will be drawn mainly upon the Florida government. This course partially satisfies the Gordon Rule writing requirements outlined in the General Education Requirements. 47 contact hours.

PPE 2001 PERSONALITY DEVELOPMENT 3 credits

Prerequisite: PSY 1012. This course deals with the theories and principles through which individual differences in typical modes of acting, feeling, and thinking are acquired. Extensive attention is given to an understanding of the various factors influencing effective as well as ineffective patterns of adjustment, with consideration of the degree to which the individual can, through his/her knowledge and efforts, have an influence on his/her own personality patterns. Social diversity as it relates to the development of personality patterns is incorporated. This course has a substantial writing requirement. 47 contact hours.

PRO 3000 INTRODUCTION TO ORTHOTICS, PROSTHETICS AND REHABILITATION 2 credits

Prerequisites: REA 0002, ENC 0020 and MAT 0024, or appropriate score on the placement test. This course focuses on the development of knowledge necessary to understand the rehabilitation process as it relates to the delivery of orthotic/prosthetic care. The prosthetic and orthotics professions are presented in terms of the integration of the biological, medical, and engineering sciences. Students will develop a solid foundation of the principles and practice of orthotics and prosthetics and the materials and technology associated with the manufacture of custom devices. 32 contact hours.

PRO 3100 BIOMECHANICS 2 credits

Prerequisites: Admission to the Orthotics and Prosthetics BAS program. This course examines how forces act upon and within the human body and the effects produced by these forces as they relate to human movement. The student will gain functional knowledge of basic engineering principles as they apply to the human body. The student will learn the mechanics of human movement as it relates to orthotic/prosthetic applications. The student will be introduced to biomechanical measurement instruments (i.e. force plates, pressure transducers, video analysis) used to quantify the kinetic effects associated with physical activity. 32 contact hours.

PRO 3110 CLINICAL PATHOLOGY 3 credits

Prerequisite: Admission to the Orthotics and Prosthetics BAS program. This course focuses on the pathophysiology, clinical signs and symptoms associated with numerous diseases and traumatic injuries as they relate to the practice of orthotics and prosthetics. Clinical Pathology provides a comprehensive foundation to build the students knowledge of specific clinical disorders. Each problem is presented in terms of the diagnoses, tests, treatment regimes, rehabilitation, prognosis and its morbidity. Students will learn the proper method to review case materials (history, physical exam, laboratory data, etc), to develop differential diagnoses for a specific patient presentation. Relevant case studies are presented to develop an understanding of the role of the prosthetist and orthotist in the rehabilitation process. Students will also participate in small groups for a review of the literature, to provide an in depth study of recent research on the major diseases encountered in a clinical orthotic/prosthetic practice.  47 contact hours.

PRO 3120 GAIT ANALYSIS AND PATHOMECHANICS 2 credits

Prerequisite: Admission to the Orthotics and Prosthetics BAS program or approval of the Dean. This course focuses on normal human locomotion and pathological gait. The students will learn the mechanics of human locomotion and the muscle activity associated with all phases of gait identify numerous events that occur during the gait cycle, and identify gait deviations in prosthetics/orthotics patients due to clinical pathologies or compensations. 32 contact hours.

PRO 3200C HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY FOR ORTHOTICS AND PROSTHETICS 4 credits

Prerequisite: Admission to the Orthotics and Prosthetics BAS program. This course focuses on examination of the human body as it is relevant to orthotics and prosthetics. Specific systems focused on will be cardiovascular, skeletal, neurological, and muscular. Particular emphasis will be placed on the extremities and the spine. 92 contact hours.

PRO 3301C TRANSTIBIAL PROSTHETICS 5 credits

Prerequisite: Admission to the Orthotics and Prosthetics BAS program. This course focuses on anatomy, numerous amputation levels (symes – transtibial), pathology, biomechanics, phases of gait, pathological gait and gait training techniques.  Students will learn biomechanics of socket fit and prosthetic alignment.  They will be presented prescription criteria for socket design, measuring techniques and casting techniques. Relevant case studies will be discussed to facilitate clinical problem solving skills. This course utilizes comprehensive integration of the student’s knowledge of pathology, anatomy, and biomechanics to promote clinical problem solving for transtibial prosthetics. Application of technology including CAD/CAM imaging will be incorporated throughout the course projects. 137 contact hours.

PRO 3310C LOWER EXTREMITY ORTHOTICS I 4 credits

Prerequisite: Admission to the Orthotics and Prosthetics BAS program. This course is designed so that the student will understand that the foot and ankle pathology and treatment for problems including, diabetes, neuropathy, ischemia, and infection. Each of these factors acting alone or in concert predispose the foot to ulceration when subjected to mechanical, thermal or chemical trauma.  Correlation of clinical findings allow the student to understand the importance of the correct choice of materials, orthoses and prostheses for proper treatment regimens The goal of the course is to focus on the assessment, differential diagnosis and treatment strategies.  Emphasis will be placed on the practical management of the patient. 122 contact hours.

PRO 3311C LOWER EXTREMITY ORTHOTICS II 5 credits

Prerequisites: PRO 3310C with a "C" or better and admission to the Orthotics and Prosthetics BAS program. This course focuses on integrating knowledge of biomechanics, anatomy, pathology, material properties, and orthotic principles to solve clinical problems afflicting the lower extremity. This course is clinically based instruction in selection, measurement, and manufacture of lower limb orthotics.  Students will examine, cast, and provide model patients with several devices including various plastic ankle foot orthoses, metal ankle foot orthoses, and knee-ankle-foot orthoses. The differences between taking an impression by the traditional plaster casting and CAD-CAM methods will be examined and discussed. This class will be a combined lecture lab course.  137 contact hours.

PRO 3500C CLINICAL METHODS 3 credits

Prerequisite: Admission to the Orthotics and Prosthetics BAS Program or permission of the Dean. This course focuses on utilizing medical evidence and patients’ exam to support clinical practical decisions. This course is clinically based on instruction in selection of prescription criteria. The course will help students gather appropriate clinical data required for good clinical practical decisions. The laboratory portion will focus on patient assessment skills. 77 contact hours.

PRO 3505 CLINICAL PROBLEM SOLVING 2-3 credits

Prerequisite: Admission to the Orthotics and Prosthetics BAS program or permission of the Dean. This course will focus on the development and presentation of comprehensive orthotic/prosthetic treatment plans through the analysis and synthesis of information gleaned through the clinical evaluation and assessment process. Formulation of the treatment plan is one of the six practice domains of the orthotist prosthetist.  32 contact hours.

PRO 3801L ORTHOTICS AND PROSTHETICS CLINICAL ROTATION PRACTICUMS I-V 2-3 credits

Prerequisite: Admission to the Orthotics and Prosthetics BAS program. This course allows students to observe, assist, and practice clinical patient care and device fabrication in an environment to prepare for an orthotic or prosthetic residency. Each student will be placed at a clinical agency to practice orthotic & prosthetic skills under close supervision of an ABC prosthetist/orthotist. The student will need to compile a log book documenting their patient interactions and case analysis of their clinical experiences. The students are required to present case studies once a month to an audience of peers. The area of concentration in the clinical rotations will be on clinical assessments, technical skills, practice management; foot orthotics, ankle foot orthotics, and transtibial prosthetics including amputation surgery, post operative prostheses, static and dynamic alignment, fabrication and adjustments; spinal orthotics including, but not limited to scoliosis orthoses, TLSO, LSO, cervical orthoses, and patient evaluation; upper limb and research; lower extremity orthoses and transfemoral prosthetics including, but not limited to amputation surgery, post operative prostheses, and static and dynamic alignment. Students are encouraged to take advantage of hands on clinical exposure in each area of study to develop their clinical skills and confidence during their rotations at the approved affiliate sites. 135 contact hours.

PRO 4130 MATERIAL SCIENCE 2 credits

Prerequisite: Admission into the Orthotics and Prosthetics BAS program. This course focuses on the mechanical properties of various materials used in orthotics and prosthetics. Some of the materials discussed will include metals, thermoset plastics, thermoplastics, open and closed celled foams. 32 contact hours.

PRO 4190 RESEARCH METHODS 3 credits

Prerequisite: Admission to the Orthotics and Prosthetics BAS Program. This course provides the student with an understanding of the research process. The student will develop techniques used in scientific research to critically evaluate scientific papers with regard to the measurements and methods used. The student will learn to formulate a simple research project and employ quantitative testing methods to reach conclusions. 32 contact hours.

PRO 4331C TRANSFEMORAL PROSTHETICS 4-5 credits

Prerequisites: PRO 3301C with a grade of "C" or better and admission to the Orthotics and Prosthetics BAS program. This course focuses on anatomy, biomechanics and prosthetic principles of transfemoral, hip disarticulation and hemipelvectomy amputations. Students will learn biomechanics of the socket fit and prosthetic alignment. This course requires comprehensive integration of the students¿ knowledge of anatomy, biomechanics and prosthetic principles. Students will learn to take an impression, rectify the model, fabricate a check and a definitive prosthesis, and perform diagnostic and final fittings. 122 contact hours.

PRO 4350C SPINAL ORTHOTICS 5 credits

Prerequisite: Admission to the Orthotics and Prosthetics BAS program. This course focuses on how to integrate knowledge of biomechanics, anatomy, pathology, material properties, and orthotic principles to solve clinical problems afflicting the spine.  This course offers clinically based instruction in selection, measurement, and manufacture of spinal orthotics. Students will examine, cast, and provide model patients with several devices including various lumbo-sacral orthoses and thoraco-lumbo-sacral orthoses. In addition, students will have the opportunity to fit several prefabricated spinal orthoses. The differences between taking an impression by the traditional plaster casting and Computer-Aided Design and Computer- Aided Manufacturing (CAD/CAM) methods will be examined and discussed. This class will be a combined lecture lab course. 137 contact hours.

PRO 4361C UPPER EXTREMITY PROSTHETICS 4 credits

Prerequisite: Admission to the Orthotics and Prosthetics BAS program. This course focuses on anatomy, biomechanics and prosthetic principles and materials to solve clinical problems affecting patients with upper extremity amputations. The student will learn to measure, cast, fabricate, design, and manufacture prostheses for partial hand, wrist disarticulation, transradial, elbow disarticulation, transhumeral, shoulder disarticulation, and thoraco-scapular amputation levels. The student will learn biomechanics of the socket fit and prosthetic alignment, and upper limb prosthetic control strategies. This course requires comprehensive integration of the students' knowledge of anatomy, biomechanics and prosthetic principles.  92 contact hours.

PRO 4371C UPPER EXTREMITY ORTHOTICS 4 credits

Prerequisite: Admission to the Orthotics and Prosthetics BAS program or permission of the Dean. This course focuses on how to integrate knowledge of anatomy, kinesiology, biomechanics, pathology, material properties, upper limb orthotic components and principle, and to address clinical problems of the upper limb. Multiple orthotic systems will be reviewed. In addition to working with each other, students evaluate and work with professional patients to measure, recommend, fabricate, fit and modify upper limb orthoses. Orthoses fabricated in this course include various metal hand orthoses; thermoplastic hand orthoses; static metal wrist hand orthosis; metal wrist hand orthoses with dynamic assists; polymer upper limb orthoses; metal wrist driven flexor hinge orthoses (then converted to a cable driven). Application of technology (e.g., external power, CAD\CAM) will be incorporated, as appropriate, throughout the course, as will prefabricated alternatives to custom orthoses. 92 contact hours.

PRO 4410 CAD/CAM FOR ORTHOTICS AND PROSTHETICS 2 credits

Prerequisite: Admission to the Orthotics and Prosthetics BAS program. This course focuses on the utilization of computer automated design and manufacturing (CAD/CAM) in orthotics and prosthetics. Students will develop the knowledge and skills needed to measure and manufacture orthoses and prostheses through the tools of CAD/CAM including computers, digitizers, scanners, lathes, and milling machines. 32 contact hours.

PRO 4600 PRACTICE MANAGEMENT ORTHOTICS AND PROSTHETICS 2 credits

Prerequisite: Admission to the Orthotics and Prosthetics BAS program. This course will teach students the business development skills needed to run a practice to ensure proper patient management. The student will learn to utilize the different billing systems available for electronic billing. The student will learn ethics, professionalism and proper documentation skills to maintain an orthotic and prosthetic medical practice. 32 contact hours.

PRO 4850 SENIOR CAPSTONE 2-4 credits

Prerequisite: Admission to the Orthotics and Prosthetics BAS program or permission of the Dean. This capstone course will integrate all the information from the orthotics and prosthetics program. The student will be demonstrating competency in the six practice domains of the orthotist prosthetist. Upon completion of this course the student will be prepared to enter a residency in orthotics or prosthetics. 32 contact hours.

PSC 1001C PHYSICAL SCIENCE WITH LAB 3 credits

Prerequisites: (ENC 0020 and REA 0002 and MAT 0024) or EAP 1695, and MAT 0024. This course is to acquaint the student with the history and development of physical science with the integration principles and theories in the physical sciences, and with the practice of a scientific method. (This course may not be taken for credit after receiving a grade of "C" or better in any course with a prefix of CHM or PHY.) 77 contact hours.

PSY 1012 GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY 3 credits

"G" Prerequisites: (ENC 0020 and REA 0002) or EAP 1695, or appropriate score on the SPC placement test. This course is an introduction to the field of psychology. It includes the history, scientific methodology, major theoretical schools of thought, various approaches to interpersonal functioning, and human development. The effects of ethnicity, age, race, and gender are integrated into the study of the discipline (course). This course partially satisfies the Gordon Rule writing requirements outlined in the General Education Requirements. 47 contact hours.

PSY 1020H HONORS GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY 3 credits

"G" Prerequisite: Meets Honors College entrance criteria or approval of the program director. This course is an advance-level introduction to psychology. This course will emphasize the evaluation and synthesis of psychological concepts by examining the history, scientific methodology, major theoretical schools of thought, various approaches to interpersonal functioning, and human development. The effects of ethnicity, age, race, and gender are integrated into the study of this course. This course will have a substantial writing assignment. This course partially satisfies the writing requirements as outlined in the General Education Requirements. 47 contact hours.