2006-07 College Catalog - South Florida State College

5HWXUQWR6HFWLRQ0HQXJJOU 1000 JOURNALISM I 3 cr. hrs.A study of the profession of journalism and of the theoryand practice of writing news including practical experiencein gathering and writing both news and feature stories.Offered on Demand. (TR)JOU 1002 JOURNALISM II 3 cr. hrs.Fundamentals of copy editing for mass media includingselection, processing, and display of news. Prerequisite:JOU 1000 or Instructor’s approval. (TR)JOU 2949CO-OP EDUCATION TRAINING ASSIGNMENTIN JOURNALISM (TR)1-4 cr. hrs.LLDE 2402 LANDSCAPE DESIGN 3 cr. hrs.This course studies the basic principles of landscape design,including project planning, soil and site preparation,drawing, irrigation and drainage systems, and plant installation.In addition, course will include a discussion of specialproblems and trends in the landscaping industry. Prerequisite:HOS 1010. Offered Spring term. (OA)LIS1001 INTRODUCTION TO THE USE OF INFORMA-TION RESOURCES3 cr. hrs.An introduction to the use of information resources. Emphasisis placed on the practical use of these resources tomeet information needs. Among the essentials coveredare the organization and arrangement of library resources,basic reference tools, methods of research, and a briefstudy of the bibliographic citation. (TR)LIS1949 CO-OP EDUCATION TRAINING ASSIGNMENTIN LIBRARY SCIENCE1-3 cr. hrs.A first hands-on learning activity (paid or non-paid) directlyrelated to the students academic major/career objective.(TR)LIS2004 INTRODUCTION TO INTERNET RESEARCH1 cr. hr.This is a one-credit hour distance learning course. Thiscourse is delivered via the World Wide Web and Internet e-mail. The course focuses on methods of accessing informationresources available through the Internet. Studentswill learn how to design effective search strategies, retrieve,evaluate, and cite Internet resources. (TR)LIS2900 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY DIRECTED INDE-PENDENT STUDY1 cr. hr.A directed independent study including methodologies forobtaining accurate information, critical assessment of resourcesmaterials, study of ambiguities of language, elementsof logic and precise expression, and intense reviewof and appreciation for various academic areas. The coursemay be repeated three times for credit. (TR)LIS 2949 CO-OP EDUCATION TRAINING ASSIGNMENTIN LIBRARY SCIENCE1-3 cr. hrs.A second hands-on learning activity (paid or non-paid) directlyrelated to the students academic major/career objective.(TR)LIT 2090 INTRODUCTION TO CONTEMPORARY LIT-ERATURE3 cr. hrs.A survey of international short fiction, poetry, and dramawritten since 1945 relating the literature to social, cultural,and political concerns. Prerequisite: ENC 1101. (TR)LIT 2110 WORLD LITERATURE I 3 cr. hrs.A survey of major periods and forms in literature from theGreek and Roman classics through the Renaissance. Distinctivecharacteristics of each style or genre as well as thecultural background of each period are emphasized. Prerequisite:ENC 1101. (TR) (DV)LIT 2120 WORLD LITERATURE II 3 cr. hrs.A survey of major periods and types of literature fromRenaissance to the present day. Cultural backgrounds,trends, and genre and style characteristics are emphasized.Prerequisite: ENC 1102. (TR) (DV)LIT 2120 HONORS WORLD LITERATURE II: GLOBALVOICES3 cr. hrs.A study of twentieth century non-Western Literature thatpresents global cultures through consideration of a richdiversity of texts and analysis of their literary, cultural, andhuman significance. Prerequisite: ENC 1101. Gordon Rule(3,000) Offered usually Spring term. (TR) (DV)LIT 2330 CHILDREN’S LITERATURE 3 cr. hrs.Extensive reading and analysis of children’s literature fromMother Goose to Dr. Seuss encompassing genres readfrom preschool through high school including the classicsand contemporary examples. Prerequisite: ENC 1101. (TR)LIT 2930 SPECIAL TOPICS IN LITERATURE 3 cr. hrs.A directed independent study course which allows for afocused study in literature so that the student may conductan in-depth study of a special topic selected by the instructor.(TR)LIT 2951 TRAVEL SEMINAR IN LITERATURE1-6 cr. hrs.A combination of reading, discussion, written report preparation,and overseas travel. Content varies depending onareas to be visited. Prerequisite: Instructor’s approval. (TR)MMAC 1105 COLLEGE ALGEBRA 3 cr. hrs.Basic principles of algebra including algebraic expressions;equations and inequalities; rational, exponential, and logarithmicfunctions; techniques of graphing; matrices and determinants;and sequences. Note: Check the General EducationRequirements in this catalog for additional require-188