2011–2012 UNIVERSITY CATALOG - Florida Institute of Technology
2011–2012 UNIVERSITY CATALOG - Florida Institute of Technology
2011–2012 UNIVERSITY CATALOG - Florida Institute of Technology
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HUM 3401 CONSTITUTIONAL LAW 1 (3 credits). Surveys the evolution <strong>of</strong><br />
U.S. constitutional law. Emphasizes the development <strong>of</strong> the U.S. Supreme Court. Uses<br />
important legal cases to determine how power is distributed between the national and<br />
state governments. (HU/SS) Prerequisites: HUM 2051 or HUM 2052.<br />
HUM 3402 CONSTITUTIONAL LAW 2 (3 credits). Continues HUM 3401.<br />
Includes in-depth study <strong>of</strong> the distribution <strong>of</strong> power between individuals and government<br />
through review <strong>of</strong> important legal cases dealing primarily with civil liberties and<br />
civil rights. (HU/SS) Prerequisites: HUM 3401.<br />
HUM 3485 SPECIAL TOPICS IN SOCIAL SCIENCE (3 credits). Studies<br />
a particular social group or institution, social process or social change. Topics<br />
announced prior to registration. (SS) Prerequisites: HUM 2051, HUM 2052.<br />
HUM 3521 WORLD RELIGIONS (3 credits). Introduces religion and examines<br />
the philosophy <strong>of</strong> religion. Religion is seen as humanity’s attempt to grapple with the<br />
question <strong>of</strong> the meaning <strong>of</strong> life, the forms that religious perspectives have taken<br />
and the universal aspects <strong>of</strong> human existence. (HU) Prerequisites: HUM 2051,<br />
HUM 2052.<br />
HUM 3551 SURVEY OF ANCIENT AND MEDIEVAL PHILOSOPHY<br />
(3 credits). Surveys the history <strong>of</strong> philosophy from its beginnings with the pre-Socratic<br />
Greeks up through its influence on Christian scholasticism in the Middle Ages.<br />
Covers the sweep <strong>of</strong> intellectual history from Thales to Thomas. (HU) Prerequisites:<br />
HUM 2051, HUM 2052.<br />
HUM 3552 SURVEY OF MODERN AND CONTEMPORARY<br />
PHILOSOPHY (3 credits). Surveys philosophy beginning with the Renaissance<br />
rise <strong>of</strong> science. Follows rationalism and empiricism, the philosophies <strong>of</strong> Kant, Hegel<br />
and Marx, and concludes with two main movements <strong>of</strong> the 20th century: analytic<br />
philosophy and existentialism. (HU) Prerequisites: HUM 2051, HUM 2052.<br />
HUM 3585 SPECIAL TOPICS IN PHILOSOPHY (3 credits). Studies a<br />
particular period, movement, or individual philosopher or religious figure. Topics<br />
announced prior to registration. (HU) Prerequisites: HUM 2051, HUM 2052.<br />
HUM 4100 SENIOR CAPSTONE PROJECT (3 credits). A project consisting <strong>of</strong><br />
original research that will result in a substantial written work about a significant issue<br />
in the humanities. Serves as the culmination <strong>of</strong> a humanities major’s undergraduate<br />
program. (Requirement: Senior standing and department head approval.) (HU) (Q)<br />
Prerequisites: HUM 2051, HUM 2052.<br />
HUM 4150 INDEPENDENT STUDY (3 credits). Offers the humanities major<br />
an opportunity to study a particular period, movement, genre or individual under the<br />
supervision <strong>of</strong> a faculty member. (Requirement: Department head approval.) (HU)<br />
Prerequisites: HUM 2051, HUM 2052.<br />
HUM 4510 RECENT ISSUES IN LOGIC (3 credits). Introduces the many<br />
competing systems <strong>of</strong> logic recently developed and advocated. Also addresses the<br />
debate inspired by logical pluralism. (Requirement: Prerequisite course or instructor<br />
approval.) Prerequisites: ECE 1551 or HUM 2510.<br />
HUM 5020 THE ROOTS OF RHETORIC: CLASSICAL AND<br />
HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVES (3 credits). Includes a study <strong>of</strong> the origins and<br />
principles <strong>of</strong> rhetoric from ancient Greece through the 14th century. Special emphasis<br />
is placed on major texts, historical figures, central issues and analytical aspects <strong>of</strong> the<br />
discipline.<br />
HUM 5510 RECENT ISSUES IN LOGIC (3 credits). Introduces non-classical<br />
systems including modal, intuitionistic, many-valued, fuzzy, paraconsistent and nonmonotonic<br />
logics. Also addresses applications for these logics and the logical pluralism<br />
debate. Prerequisites: HUM 2510.<br />
INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDY<br />
IDS 1010 COMMUNITY SERVICE (1 credit). Fosters the development <strong>of</strong><br />
self-reflective, culturally aware and responsible community participants through a<br />
community service volunteer experience. Requires reflective writing and discussions,<br />
and assigned readings.<br />
INTERDISCIPLINARY SCIENCE<br />
ISC 1500 INTRODUCTION TO SUSTAINABILITY (3 credits). Uses lectures,<br />
reading and discussions to explore the biological, environmental, economic,<br />
technological, humanistic and social science aspects <strong>of</strong> sustainable resource use and<br />
development.<br />
ISC 2501 SCIENTIFIC DIVING TECHNIQUES AND CERTIFICATION<br />
(3 credits). Provides training in underwater research techniques and certification<br />
by American Academy <strong>of</strong> Underwater Sciences upon completion. Includes health<br />
and safety certifications required by AAUS, lectures and 12 science training dives.<br />
(Requirements: Prerequisite course or Basic Open Water Dive certification and<br />
AAUS-approved medical examination.) Prerequisites: PED 1154.<br />
ISC 4000 APPLIED SUSTAINABILITY (3 credits). Requires the design, production<br />
and presentation <strong>of</strong> an individual or group project on improving the sustainable<br />
operation <strong>of</strong> some aspect <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Florida</strong> Tech main campus, <strong>Florida</strong> Tech satellite<br />
location or another approved location. (Requirement: Permission <strong>of</strong> the instructor.)<br />
Prerequisites: ISC 1500.<br />
252 <strong>Florida</strong> Tech<br />
ISC 5016 PRESENTING SCIENCE (3 credits). Introduces the principles and<br />
practices <strong>of</strong> presenting research findings. Focuses on effective methods <strong>of</strong> communicating<br />
scientific and technological discoveries in readily understandable and useful<br />
ways. Emphasizes techniques for communicating complex scientific principles and<br />
research outcomes to the general public.<br />
ISC 5200 PROFESSIONAL INTERDISCIPLINARY SCIENCE MASTER’S<br />
SEMINAR (1 credit). Exposes students to a broad range <strong>of</strong> topics from STEM,<br />
business, government and nonpr<strong>of</strong>it sectors. Discusses the challenges <strong>of</strong> these topics<br />
during weekly informational seminars. Includes possible report presentations <strong>of</strong><br />
student internship and research projects from groups/teams. (Requirement: Program<br />
chair approval.)<br />
LANGUAGES AND LINGUISTICS<br />
LNG 1101 ELEMENTARY FRENCH 1 (3 credits). Introduces the four basic language<br />
skills (listening, speaking, reading and writing) in French and French culture.<br />
Native speakers may not take this course. (HU/SS)<br />
LNG 1102 ELEMENTARY FRENCH 2 (3 credits). Introduces the four basic language<br />
skills (listening, speaking, reading and writing) in French and French culture.<br />
Native speakers may not take this course. (HU/SS) Prerequisites: LNG 1101.<br />
LNG 1201 ELEMENTARY GERMAN 1 (3 credits). Introduces the four basic<br />
language skills (listening, speaking, reading and writing) in German and German<br />
culture. Native speakers may not take this course. (HU/SS)<br />
LNG 1202 ELEMENTARY GERMAN 2 (3 credits). Introduces the four basic language<br />
skills (listening, speaking, reading and writing) in German and German culture.<br />
Native speakers may not take this course. (HU/SS) Prerequisites: LNG 1201.<br />
LNG 1301 ELEMENTARY SPANISH 1 (3 credits). Introduces the four basic<br />
language skills (listening, speaking, reading and writing) in Spanish and Spanish<br />
culture. Native speakers may not take this course. (HU/SS)<br />
LNG 1302 ELEMENTARY SPANISH 2 (3 credits). Introduces the four basic<br />
language skills (listening, speaking, reading and writing) in Spanish and to Spanish<br />
culture. Native speakers may not take this course. (Requirement: Passing score on the<br />
placement exam or prerequisite course.) (HU/SS) Prerequisites: LNG 1301.<br />
LNG 1601 ELEMENTARY ITALIAN 1 (3 credits). Introduces the four basic<br />
language skills (listening, speaking, reading and writing) in Italian and Italian culture.<br />
Native speakers may not take this course. (HU/SS)<br />
LNG 1602 ELEMENTARY ITALIAN 2 (3 credits). Introduces the four basic language<br />
skills (listening, speaking, reading, and writing) in Italian and Italian culture.<br />
Native speakers may not take this course. (HU/SS) Prerequisites: LNG 1601.<br />
LNG 1701 ELEMENTARY CHINESE LANGUAGE AND CULTURE 1<br />
(3 credits). Introduces Chinese language (Mandarin/Putonghua) and culture.<br />
Includes basic pronunciation (syllable and tones) and the writing system (radicals and<br />
strokes). Develops listening, speaking, reading and writing skills for the beginner.<br />
Covers approximately 300 Chinese characters. Also introduces the social and cultural<br />
background <strong>of</strong> the language. (HU/SS)<br />
LNG 1702 ELEMENTARY CHINESE LANGUAGE AND CULTURE 2<br />
(3 credits). Continues LNG 1701. Provides deeper understanding <strong>of</strong> Chinese<br />
language and culture. Includes constructing terms and phrases from basic characters,<br />
expanding vocabulary, understanding grammar and increasing conversational ability,<br />
developing reading skills, and writing not only correct but also beautiful characters in<br />
the language. (HU/SS) Prerequisites: LNG 1701.<br />
LNG 2101 INTERMEDIATE FRENCH 1 (3 credits). Reviews French grammar,<br />
emphasizing conversation and reading assignments from literature and culture at the<br />
intermediate level. Native speakers may not take this course. (Requirement: Two years<br />
<strong>of</strong> high school French or prerequisite course.) (HU/SS) Prerequisites: LNG 1102.<br />
LNG 2102 INTERMEDIATE FRENCH 2 (3 credits). Reviews French grammar,<br />
emphasizing conversation and reading assignments from literature and culture at the<br />
intermediate level. Native speakers may not take this course. (HU/SS) Prerequisites:<br />
LNG 2101.<br />
LNG 2201 INTERMEDIATE GERMAN 1 (3 credits). Reviews German<br />
grammar, emphasizing conversation and reading assignments from literature and<br />
culture. Native speakers may not take this course. (Requirement: Two years <strong>of</strong> high<br />
school German or prerequisite course.) (HU/SS) Prerequisites: LNG 1202.<br />
LNG 2202 INTERMEDIATE GERMAN 2 (3 credits). Reviews German<br />
grammar, emphasizing conversation and reading assignments from literature and<br />
culture. Native speakers may not take this course. (HU/SS) Prerequisites: LNG 2201.<br />
LNG 2301 INTERMEDIATE SPANISH 1 (3 credits). Reviews Spanish grammar,<br />
emphasizing conversation and reading assignments from literature and culture at<br />
the intermediate level. Native speakers may not take this course. (Requirement:<br />
Two years <strong>of</strong> high school Spanish, passing score on placement exam or prerequisite<br />
course.) (HU/SS) Prerequisites: LNG 1302.