2006-07 College Catalog - South Florida State College

5HWXUQWR6HFWLRQ0HQXthe Middle East is then considered. The course concludeswith an examination of the global issues associated withcontemporary Islam, especially those of Islamic Fundamentalism,OPEC and the Arab-Israeli dilemma. Prerequisite:ENC 1101 or Instructor’s approval. Gordon Rule (3,000).(TR)IDS2930 SERVICE-LEARNING IN THE ARTS & SCI-ENCES1-2 cr. hrs.Service-learning is a form of learning in which studentsengage in activities that address community needs withstructured opportunities to promote student learning anddevelopment. Prerequisite: All service applications, placementprocedures, and course assignment agreementsmust be submitted to the Director of Service-Learning sixweeks prior to the start of the semester. (TR)IDS2949CO-OP EDUCATION TRAINING ASSIGNMENTIN ECOLOGY (TR)1-4 cr. hrs.IDH 2001-2006 HONORS SEMINAR I - VI 1-3 cr. hrs.Subject matter changes. An interdisciplinary exploration ofissues of our times and values that influence all times.Emphasis on research project and invigorating discussionfor any student eager to explore issues in depth. Prerequisite:ENC 1101. Gordon Rule (3,000). Offered Fall andsometimes Spring term. (TR)IDH2930-39 SPECIAL TOPICS IN INTERDISCIPLINARYHONORS (TR)1-4 cr. hrs.IDS1109 CLAST PREPARATION 1 cr. hr.Designed to assist the student in preparing for the CLAST.The course emphasizes short-term review of the CLASTcompetencies in reading, writing, and computation. Moreover,the course stresses test-taking skills by reviewing thekinds of questions which appear on the CLAST, methodsof scoring the CLAST, and various strategies for answeringthe questions. (TR)IDS1949 CO-OP EDUCATION TRAINING ASSIGNMENTIN ECOLOGY1-3 cr. hrs.A first hands-on learning activity (paid or non-paid) directlyrelated to the students academic major/career objective.(TR)IDS2196 THE ISLAMIC WORLD 3 cr. hrs.This course introduces students to the Islamic World. Itbegins with a survey of the pre-Islamic Middle East thenaddresses the advent of the Prophet Muhammad and therevelation of Islam. A brief overview of Islamic history andcivilization is followed by the 19 th and 20 th century reversalsIslam suffered at the hands of European imperialism andcommercial exploitation. The spread of Islam far beyondINP 1390 HUMAN RELATIONS3 cr. hrs.This course is designed to help students enhance theirinterpersonal skills in both their personal lives and in theworkplace. Emphasis is placed on self-assessment andskill development in areas such as interpersonal communications,teamwork, group problem solving, conflict resolution,ethical behavior, and leadership. (TR)IPM 2671 PRINCIPLES OF PEST MANAGEMENT3 cr. hrs.This course is an introduction to various pest managementtopics including categories of insects and diseases,an identification of common plant pests and correctivemeasures, integrated pest management strategies, andproper handling, storage and safety precautions for pesticideuse. Offered Spring term. (TR)ISS 1949 CO-OP EDUCATION TRAINING ASSIGNMENTIN SOCIAL SCIENCES1-3 cr. hrs.A first hands-on learning activity (paid or non-paid) directlyrelated to the students academic major/career objective.(TR)ISS 2905 DIRECTED FIELD STUDY IN SOCIAL SCIENCE1-6 cr. hrs.Overseas study course. Pre-tour instruction, student preparedtopics, journals, and post-tour papers are required.(TR) (DV)ISS 2949 CO-OP EDUCATION TRAINING ASSIGNMENTIN SOCIAL SCIENCES (TR) 1-4 cr. hrs.ISS 2950 STUDY TOUR OF MAYAN MEXICO1-6 cr. hrs.Instruction involving on-campus lectures and a tour of MayanMexico; emphasis is on developing within students an understandingof present day Mestizo culture and its sociopoliticalimplications for future trade and tourism exchanges.(TR) (DV)187