Courses and Descriptions

Astronomy
Biology
Chemistry
Geology
Oceanography
Environmental  Horticulture
Meteorology

Physics

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Astronomy
 

• AST 1002 - Astronomy

Introductory survey of astronomical universe. Includes study of the earth as astronomical body, solar systems, stars, galaxies and cosmological theories of universe in general. Much emphasis on unprecedented growth of knowledge in astronomy during past decade. AST1002H, Honors Astronomy is the same as AST 1002 with honors content. Honors program permission required.

 

• BOT 2010C - Botany

Prerequisite: BSC 1010C. Study of structural organization, classification, physiology, reproduction, heredity and evolution of plants. Includes survey of plant kingdom and comparison of various plant groups. Six hours lecture/lab instruction. (Lab fee)

• BSC 1005C - Biological Science

An introduction to essential principles of biological science. Topics include but are not limited to, the nature of science and the scientific method, chemistry for biology, cell structure, metabolism, reproduction and genetics, organisms and ecology. This is a general education course for non-biology majors. It is also recommended for students who need prpareatnion before enrolling in a biology course for science majors. May be used as a pre-requisite for BSC 2093C or MCB 2010C when minimum grades of C has been earned in BSC 1005C. Includes a general biology laboratory that will satisfy the General Education requirement for a laboratory science at many universities.

• BSC 1010C - Fundamentals of Biology I

Introduction to fundamental biological principles emphasizing common attributes of all living organisms. Unifying concepts include chemical structure of living matter, structure and function of the cell, specialized cells, major metabolic functions, control systems, reproduction, genetics, evolution and ecology. Prerequisite for advanced biology courses. (Lab fee) BSC1010H, FUNDAMENTALS OF BIOLOGY - HONORS is the same as BSC 1010C with honors content. Honors program permission required. (Lab fee)

• BSC 1011C - Fundamentals of Biology II

Prerequisite: BSC1010C. A continuation of BSC1010C. Includes an analysis of biological systems at the organismal and supraorganismal levels: Unity and diversity of life, organismal structure and function. Will examine such topics as: Darwinism, origin of life, diversity and origin of Eukaryotes, evolution and diversity of the five kingdoms; animal and plant morphology, reproduction, development of animal behavior, population biology and ecology. (Lab fee)BSC1011H, FUNDAMENTALS OF BIOLOGY II - HONORS is the same as BSC 1011C with honors content. Honors program permission required. (Lab fee)

• BSC 1026 - Biology of Human Sexuality

General, non-lab course designed to introduce students to various biological aspects of human sexuality, including sexual genetics and sex determination, sexual anatomy, physiology and development, processes of fertilization, pregnancy, birth control, sexually transmitted diseases, menstruation, menopause and aging. Other appropriate areas may be discussed when time permits.

• BSC 1050 - Environmental Science

General education non-lab course provides understanding of man's interdependence with and responsibility for environment. Investigates such aspects of environment as pollution, urbanization, population trends and changes in lifestyles. Treats present and projected solutions to problems.

• BSC 2093C - Human Anatomy and Physiology I

Prerequisite: One year each of high school science laboratory courses in either biology and chemistry or in anatomy and physiology and chemistry or BSC 1005C or BSC 1010C. Structure and function of integumentary, skeletal, muscular, circulatory, and nervous systems, and organs of special sense. Lab exercises emphasize anatomic and physiological principles associated with classroom work. (Lab fee)

• BSC 2094C - Human Anatomy and Physiology II

Prerequisite: Completion of BSC2093C with C or better. Continuation of BSC2093C, including endocrine, reproductive, respiratory, digestive and excretory systems with considerable emphasis on biochemistry of metabolic processes and body fluids. (Lab fee)

• MCB 2010C - Microbiology

Prerequisite: BSC 1010C. Survey of microbial forms with emphasis on bacteria: morphology, physiology and genetic mechanisms. Pathogenic processes and microbes discussed in detail. (Lab fee)

• OCB 2010C Marine Biology

Prerequisite: BSC 1010C or departmental approval. Survey course with lecture and lab. Topics include ocean as environment (currents, tides, water chemistry, etc.); survey of marine animals and plants; and marine ecosystems. Field trips required. (Lab fee)

• ZOO 2511 - Behavior of Wild Horses

General education non-lab course designed to introduce students to the study of animal behavior by examining the maintenance behaviors such as feeding, resting, and autogrooming and comparing them to activities shown by other equids like zebras. Students also will study the ecology and management of the horses and the structure and function of social behavior like allogrooming, courtship and mating, dispersal of the young, parturition and nursing, as well as the behavioral development of foals. Students will learn to analyze date and develop explanations to explain the date using information from original journal articles.

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Chemistry

• CHM 1020 - Chemistry in Everyday Life

Meets general education requirement for non-science major. Study of some basic concepts in inorganic chemistry, organic chemistry and biochemistry. Students apply principles as they analyze, discuss and make decisions on chemically related problems that affect everyday life. (Not prerequisite for any other science course.)

• CHM 1025C - Introduction to General Chemistry

Prerequisite: One year of high school algebra or MAT 0025C. Prepares students without high school chemistry or with inadequate background for CHM 1045C. Modern chemical theories used to develop understanding of fundamentals of inorganic chemistry and its applications. Emphasis on quantitative relationships, using dimensional analysis to solve problems. Laboratory experiences integral part of course. May not be taken for credit subsequent to earning C or better in CHM 1045C. (Lab fee)

• CHM 1045C - General Chemistry with Qualitative Analysis I

Prerequisite: CHM 1025C or one year of high school chemistry with C or better and MAC 1102 or MAT 1033 or two years of high school algebra. Study of basic principles of chemistry, emphasizing formation of unifying model from collection of observations and measurements. Laboratory illustrates principles discussed in classroom. (Lab fee)CHM1045H GENERAL CHEMISTRY WITH QUALITATIVE ANALYSIS I - HONORS is the same as CHM 1045C with honors content. Honors program permission required. (Lab fee)

• CHM 1046C - General Chemistry with Qualitative Analysis II

Prerequisite: CHM 1045C with C or better. Continuation of CHM 1045C dealing mainly with equilibrium theory, thermodynamics, chemical kinetics and electrochemistry. Laboratory illustrates principles of ionic equilibria within framework of qualitative analysis. (Lab fee)CHM1046H GENERAL CHEMISTRY WITH QUALITATIVE ANALYSIS II - HONORS is the same as CHM 1046C with honors content. Honors program permission required. (Lab fee)

• CHM 2210C - Organic Chemistry I

Prerequisite: CHM 1046C or comparable college-level general chemistry course. Deals with aliphatic and aromatic compounds, their properties, reactions and synthesis, emphasizing dependence of properties and reaction mechanisms upon structure. Laboratory illustrates techniques of separation, identification and purification. (Lab fee)

• CHM 2211C - Organic Chemistry II

Prerequisite: Satisfactory completion of CHM 2210C. Continuation of CHM 2210C with laboratory devoted to multistep synthesis. (Lab fee)

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Geology

• ESC 1000 - Earth Sciences

 

 

 

 

Study of earth sciences with emphasis on geology. Additional topics selected from astronomy, oceanography and meteorology. Emphasis on Florida.

• GLY 2010C - Historical Geology

Deals with historical aspect of Earth from Archeozoic to present, relating and describing patterns, changes and trends of geological features and flora and fauna of fossil forms. (Lab fee)

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Oceanography

• OCE 1001 - Oceanography

Acquaints student with elementary physical, biological, chemical and geological characteristics of world ocean system. Emphasis on Florida's unique relationship with ocean environment.

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Environmental Horticulture

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• HOS 1010 - Introduction to Horticultural Science

Study of scientific basis of horticulture for beginning students. Part I introduces biology of horticulture; Part II deals with techniques of horticulture; Part III surveys industry, emphasizing distinguishing characteristics and special problem. Includes aesthetic aspects of horticulture. Lab periods cover such practices as pruning, propagation, plant classification. (Lab fee)

• IPM 1301C - Pesticides

Involves classification, mode of action, toxicity, mixing, registration and safe application techniques of pesticides used in pest control industry.

• ORH 1510C - Ornamental Plant Materials I

Prerequisite: HOS 1010 or departmental approval. Detailed study of temperate zone plants used in Florida landscaping. Includes identification, growth characteristics, propagation, culture and uses of plants. (Lab fee)

• ORH 1511C - Ornamental Plant Materials II

Prerequisite: HOS 1010 or departmental approval. Identification, growth characteristics, propagation, culture and use of tropical and sub-tropical plants in Florida plantscapes. (Lab fee)

• ORH 1873C - Interiorscaping

Prerequisite: ORH 1511 or departmental approval. Comprehensive study of design elements and principles as applied to interior situations and conditions. Emphasis on preparation, evaluation and implementation of functionally designed areas. Maintenance procedures and practices discussed in detail. (Lab fee)

• ORH 2220C - Turf Grass Culture

Prerequisites: HOS 1010 and SOS 2102 or departmental approval. Detailed study of turf grass varieties and their establishment, maintenance and renovation. Emphasis on physiology, soil-water relationships, nutrition, pests and their control and sod production. (Lab fee)

• ORH 2251C - Nursery Operation-Management

Prerequisite: HOS 1010 or departmental approval. Study of management and cultural practices. Includes laboratory work in time-motion studies, production scheduling, marketing surveying, nursery design, nursery visitations, nursery personnel, cost analysis, cultural approaches, growing structures and equipment use. (Lab fee)

• ORH 2262C - Flori-Crop Production and Use

Prerequisite: HOS 1010 or departmental approval. Basic concepts of commercial greenhouse construction, maintenance and environmental control techniques. Major emphasis on production, management and marketing of major floral crops. (Lab fee)

• ORH 2840C - Landscape Construction

Prerequisite: HOS 1010 or departmental approval. Comprehensive study of methods and practices in landscape construction industry today. Topics include mechanics of landscaping construction, materials selection and preparation, personnel hiring, training and retraining, work schedules, planning, labor analysis, pricing, bidding, and estimating.

• PLP 2001C - Plant Pathology

Prerequisite: HOS 1010 or departmental approval. Deals with more common and important diseases of horticultural plants. Discusses symptoms, life history of casual organisms and treatments of diseases. Analysis of biological, physical and chemical approaches. (Lab fee)

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Meteorology

• MET 1010 - Meteorology

Introduction to study of atmospheric phenomena. Includes study of atmospheric structure, heat budget, winds, air pollution, and local and regional weather forecasting.

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Physics

• PHY 1007C - Physics

Prerequisite: MAC 1102 or MAC 1105 or two years of high school algebra.  One-semester course for health-related majors.  Survey of topics in physics related to health field.  Applications of physics to principles of mechanics, heat, light, sound, electricity and magnetism, and radioactivity as they apply to health field.  May not be taken for credit subsequent to receiving grade of C or better in any higher physics course. (Lab fee)

• PHY 1053C - Introductory Physics I

Prerequisite: High school trigonometry with a minimum grade of C or MAC 1114 or MAC 1147.  Fundamental principles of mechanics, heat, and sound.  For students whose requirements for baccalaureate degree include basic course in physics. (Lab fee)

• PHY 1054C - Introductory Physic II

Prerequisite: PHY 1053C.  Fundamental principles of electricity, magnetism, optics, and elements of modern physics.  For students whose requirements for baccalaureate degree include basic course in physics (Lab fee)

• PHY 2048C - General Physics with Calculus I

Prerequisite: MAC 2311.  Fundamental principles of mechanics, heat, and sound.  For physics, mathematics, chemistry, and pre-engineering majors (Lab fee)

• PHY 2049C - General Physics with Calculus II

Prerequisite: PHY 2048C.  Fundamental principles of electricity, magnetism, and optics.  For physics, mathematics, chemistry, and pre-engineering majors. (Lab fee)

• PHY 2101 - Modern Physics

Prerequisite: PHY 2049C.  Special relativity, optical and X-ray spectra, interaction and duality of particles and radiation, basic concepts of quantum mechanics, atomic and molecular structures, introductory solid state and elementary nuclear and particle physics.