2011-12 College Catalog - South Florida State College

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externship follows satisfactory completion of other program
coursework. Prerequisite: Instructor’s approval. (OC)
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PCB 2033 INTRODUCTION TO ECOLOGY: ENVI-
RONMENT
3 cr. hrs.
An introduction to the study of the relationship between
organisms and the environment, which has been a focus for
human survival from the beginning. More than ever before,
the future of our environment is directly influenced by human
activities, yet we do not fully understand the consequences
of those activities. While delving in to the science of Ecology,
this course will also use specifi c local examples to introduce
you to the natural environment of the Lake Wales Ridge,
the Kissimmee River Valley, the Everglades, and the South
Florida ecosystems in our own back yard. (TR)
PGY 1801 INTRODUCTION TO DIGITAL PHOTOGRA-
PHY
3 cr. hrs.
This course is an introduction to digital photography and
the “electronic darkroom.” The class will cover basic digital
camera controls, lighting, composition, and hardware. The
course also covers digital-editing and desk top printing using
Adobe Photoshop. The course introduces legal and ethical
issues pertaining to photography and digital imaging. This
course is designed for you, if you are a Visual Arts student.
Course will provide an understanding of the conceptual,
visual, and historical background in fi ne art photography.
Lab Fee. (TR)
PGY 1930
SELECTED TOPICS IN PHOTOGRAPHY
Lab Fee. (TR)
1-3 cr. hrs.
PGY 1949 CO-OP EDUCATION TRAINING ASSIGN-
MENT IN PHOTOGRAPHY 1-3 cr. hrs.
A fi rst hands-on learning activity (paid or non-paid) directly
related to your academic major/career objective. (TR)
PGY 2401C PHOTOGRAPHY I
3 cr. hrs.
Introduces fundamental skills in black and white photography
from camera and fi lm exposure to the darkroom printing
process. You will produce a portfolio of prints with visual
effectiveness and perceptual concerns as its goal. Lab Fee.
(TR)
PGY 2404C PHOTOGRAPHY II
3 cr. hrs.
Course is designed to give you more technical skills in
the darkroom including processing with black and white
fi lm, paper, and training in developing the eye to perceive
interesting composition. Prerequisite: PGY 2401C. Lab
Fee. (TR)
PGY 2949 CO-OP EDUCATION TRAINING ASSIGN-
MENT IN PHOTOGRAPHY 1-3 cr. hrs.
A second hands-on learning activity (paid or non-paid) directly
related to your academic major/career objective. (TR)
PHI 1949 CO-OP EDUCATION TRAINING ASSIGN-
MENT IN PHILOSOPHY AND LOGIC
1-3 cr. hrs.
A fi rst hands-on learning activity (paid or non-paid) directly
related to your academic major/career objective. (TR)
PHI 2010 INTRODUCTION TO PHILOSOPHY
3 cr. hrs.
When you think hard about yourself, your values, your
knowledge and belief system, your life, and your place in
the world, you are doing philosophy. This course surveys
the history of philosophy and introduces you to important
contemporary issues and positions. You will become
able to ground your personal philosophies in traditions of
philosophical reasoning. Prerequisite: ENC 1101. (TR) (DV)
PHI 2010 HONORS INTRODUCTION TO PHILOSO-
PHY
3 cr. hrs.
When you think hard about yourself, your values, your
knowledge and belief system, your life, and your place in
the world, you are doing philosophy. This course surveys
the history of philosophy and introduces you to important
contemporary issues and positions. You will become
able to ground your personal philosophies in traditions of
philosophical reasoning. The Honors version of this course
emphasizes critical thinking and group discussions, requires
a student presentation, and expects that you will be prepared
and willing to engage the course material actively and
independently. Prerequisite: ENC 1101. (TR) (DV)
PHI 2949 CO-OP EDUCATION TRAINING ASSIGN-
MENT IN PHILOSOPHY AND LOGIC
1-3 cr. hrs.
A second hands-on learning activity (paid or non-paid) directly
related to your academic major/career objective. (TR)
PHY 1001C INTRODUCTION TO GENERAL PHYSICS
4 cr. hrs.
A basic introductory physics course designed for non-science
majors. This course provides a basic understanding of the
fundamental laws of nature, including; force, work, rate,
resistance, energy and power as found in mechanical,
fl uid, thermal and electrical systems. Using predominately
an inquiry-based approach, the course is taught in an
integrated lecture and laboratory style where emphasis is
placed on hands-on learning of basic physics principles
through laboratory experiments. Prerequisite: Satisfactory
completion of High School Algebra II. Corequisite: PHY
1001L. Lab Fee. (TR)
PHY 1949 CO-OP EDUCATION TRAINING ASSIGN-
MENT IN PHYSICS
1-3 cr. hrs.
A fi rst hands-on learning activity (paid or non-paid) directly
related to your academic major/career objective. (TR)
PHY 2048C GENERAL PHYSICS WITH CALCULUS I
5 cr. hrs.
The fi rst part of a two-term introductory calculus-based
physics course designed primarily for science and
engineering majors. Using an inquiry-based approach, the
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