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2015-2016 General Catalog 
    
2015-2016 General Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 

Sociology

  
  • SYO 6405 Medical Sociology


    This Course Provides An Overview Of The Major Topics Covered In Medical Sociology. It Includes But Is Not Limited To The Relationship Between Social Factors And Health And Disease, The Relationship Between Health Professionals And Patients/clients, The Social Structure Of Hospitals And Health Care Facilities, Bioethical Issues In Health Care, And Global And Domestic Health Disparities

  
  • SYP 3000 Social Psychology (3)


    Sociological Perspective Of The Interrelationships Between The Person And Groups, And The Interaction Between Social Structural Variables And Personality Development.

  
  • SYP 3030 Small Groups (3)


    Explorations Of Theories And Empirical Studies Related To Small Group Dynamics. Topics Include The Structure And Functions Of Groups, Decision-making, Leadership, And Communication.

  
  • SYP 3350 Social Movements (3)


    This Course Focuses On Episodes Of Collective Behavior And Social Movements With Special Attention To Large-scale Social Movements In The United States.

  
  • SYP 3454 Sociology Of Globalization


    This Course Will Explore Diverse Themes And Aspects Of Emergent Global Society. Globalization Studies Are Now At The Cutting Edge Of The Study Of Contemporary Society And At The Cusp Of Social Science Research Agendas. An Overview Of Distinct Discourses, Approaches, And Areas In The Social Scientific Study Of Globalization. Topics Include An Overview Of The Sociology Of Globalization And Theories Of The Global System, Political Globalization , Transnational State, Global Culture And Ideology, Transnational Social Movements/global Civil Society , Transnational Migrations And The New Global Market, Globalization And Race/ethnicity

  
  • SYP 3454 The Global Justice Movement


    Global Justice Activists Believe That The Current Form Of Globalization Harms Most Of The World’s People And Is Devastating To The Environment. This Course Critically Examines The History, Organization, Strategies, Ideology, Opponents, Culture And Future Propects Of The Global Justice Movement.

  
  • SYP 3510 Deviant Behavior (3)


    Social, Structural, And Cultural Sources And Forms Of Social Problems (e.g., Family, Education, Government, Etc.) And Behavioral Deviation (e.g., Crime, Drug Abuse, Mental Disorders, Etc.).

  
  • SYP 3530 Juvenile Delinquency


  
  • SYP 3540 Sociology Of Law


    This Course Will Introduce Students To Landmark Court Cases That Have Had A Major Impact On Our Society. We Will Focus On How The Law And These Cases Have Served As Instruments Of Social Change For Our Major Social Institutions: Family, Education, Religion, Health, Economics And Politics. We Will Examine American Law From A Sociological Perspective. Areas To Be Covered Include Reproductive Rights And The Family: Bioethics And End Of Life; Affirmative Action , Education And The Fourthteen Amendment; First Amendment Rights, Religion, And Students Rights And Fourth Amendment Privacy And Search And Seizure

  
  • SYP 3730 Aging & Life Course


  
  • SYP 4400 Social Change (3)


    Theories, Processes, And Implications Of Recent Trends In Social Evolution.

  
  • SYP 4550 Alcohol & Drug Probs


  
  • SYP 4570 Deviance Of Soc Cn


  
  • SYP 4610 Sociology Of Culture


    Analysis Of Culture As Both A Socializing Agent And Systemthat Is Constructed, Legitimized, Maintained, And Regulated By Society. Cultural Transmission, Diffusion, And Differences Are Explored, As Are Impacts On Individuals And Social Institutions

  
  • SYP 4730 Aging In America (3)


    Social Implications Of An Aging Population; Adjustments To Aging Processes And To Roles And Statuses Of Later Maturity.


Soil and Water Sciences

  
  • SWS 3022 Nat & Prop Soil


  
  • SWS 3022L Nature And Properties Of Soils Lab (1)


    Prerequisite: Sos 3022c Or Concurrent Registration. Evaluation Of The Physical, Chemical And Mineralogical Properties Of Soil And Soil Separates.

  
  • SWS 3211C Soil And Water Conservation (3)


    Land Measurement; Contours And Contour Running; Planning, Designing, And Layout Farm Ponds; And Designing And Operation Of Farm Irrigation Systems.

  
  • SWS 4021 Tropical Soils


    This Is A Comprehensive Course Which Will Introduce Students To Weathering, Formation And Degradation Processes Of Soils In Tropical Environments. Classification Of Tropical Soils, The Influence Of Climate On Formation, Physical And Chemical Properties Of Tropical Soils, Nutrient Management, Production Practices And Production Potential Of Major Tropical Soils Will Be Discussed In Detail

  
  • SWS 4131C Soil Fertility And Fertilizers (3)


    Prerequisite: Sos 3022,CHM 1046 . Principles Underlying Maintenance And Improvement Of Soil Productivity. Sources, Manufacture, Properties Of Fertilizer Materials, And Principles Of Fertilizer Application.

  
  • SWS 4427C Soil And Plant Analysis (3)


    Prerequisite: Sos 3022, CHM 1046 . Principles Applied In The Analysis Of Soil And Plant Samples, Sampling Procedures, Relationship Of Nutrient Deficiencies And Symptoms Exhibited In Plants, Utilization Of The Results Of Analysis In The Management Of Soil For Plant Productivity.

  
  • SWS 4905 Dir Indiv Study


  
  • SWS 5217 Soil And The Environment (3)


    Prerequisite: Undergraduate Physical Sciences, Mathematics, And Basic Soil Sciences. Interpretation Of Soil Chemical, Physical, Morphological And Biological Properties; Information Extraction From Published Soiled Survey Data; Laboratory Analyses And Testing Of Spoils; Soil Classification And Engineering Applications; Agricultural Land Classifications; Soils And Water Conservation; And Sustainable Agroecosystems.

  
  • SWS 5305 Soil Microbiology (3)


    Prerequisite: General Chemistry, General Soils. The Course Contains The Following Topics: Soil Microbial Population, Decomposition Of Organic Matter, Degradation Of Pesticides And Other Chemicals In Soil, Nitrogen Fixation, Nitrogen Cycle, Microbial Population And Soil Fertility, And Biochemical Processes In Soil. By Permission Only.

  
  • SWS 5405C Soil Technology (3)


  
  • SWS 5621 Prin Appl Watershed Hydrology


    This Course Covers Principles Of Hydrology With Emphasis On Watershed Hydrology. Emphasis Is Given To Processes Governing Surface And Unsaturated Subsurface Water. Both Theory And Applications Are Addressed. The Course Will Include An Outdoor Field Component Focusing On Environmental Monitoring And Collection Of Hydrologic Data. The Course Will Involve Several Off Campus Field Trips.


Soil Studies

  
  • SOS 4732C Soil Survey (3)


    Prerequisite: SWS 3022 . Classification Of Soils, Use Of Soil Survey Equipment, And Preparation Of Soil Survey Map. Several Extended Field Trips Required.

  
  • SOS 6604 Soil Physics


    Soil Is Naturally Occurring Porous Medium That Supports Growth Plants Roots By Retaining Air, Heat, Water, And Nutrients ; And Provides Mechanical Support For The Plan. This Course Treats The Interaction Of Physical, Chemical, And Microbiological Processes And Properties Of Soils Which Influence The Optimum Growth Of Plants As Well As The Potential For Groundwater And Surface Water Contamination From Agrochemicals 9 Fertilizers And Pesticides) And Applied Waste. Primary Emphasis Will Be Given To Basic Concepts Of Transport And Retention For Water And Solutes, And Secondary Emphasis


Spanish

  
  • SPN 1100 Elementary Spanish I (3,1)


    Introduction To The Study Of The Spanish Language And Culture; Basic Grammar, Listening, Speaking, Reading, And Writing. Lecture/laboratory.

  
  • SPN 1100L Elem Span I Lab


  
  • SPN 1100LHNRS Elementary Spanish I - Lab


  
  • SPN 1101 Elementary Spanish II (3,1)


    Prerequisite: Spn 1100 Or EquIValent. Continuation Of The Study Of The Spanish Language And Culture; Intermediate Grammar And Further Development Of Basic Skills. Lecture/laboratory.

  
  • SPN 1101L Elementary Spanish Lab-II


  
  • SPN 1101LHNRS Elem Span II Lab


  
  • SPN 1120 Elementary Spanish I (3,1)


  
  • SPN 1121 Elementary Spanish II (3,1)


    Prerequisite: Spn 1100 Or EquIValent. Continuation Of The Study Of The Spanish Language And Culture; Intermediate Grammar And Further Development Of Basic Skills. Lecture/laboratory.

  
  • SPN 1124 Com Elemtry Spanish


  
  • SPN 1130 Comprehensive El Spn


  
  • SPN 2200L Intermed Span I Lab


  
  • SPN 2220 Intermediate Spanish I (3,1)


    Prerequisite: SPN 1101  Or Equivalent. Continuation Of The Study Of The Spanish Language And Culture; Intermediate Grammar And Further Development Of Basic Skills. Lecture/laboratory.

  
  • SPN 2221 Intermediate Spanish II (3,1)


    Prerequisite: Spn 2200 Or Equivalent Continuation Of The Study Of The Spanish Language And Culture; Intermediate Grammar And Further Development Of Basic Skills Lecture/laboratory.

  
  • SPN 2221L Intermediate Spanish II


  
  • SPN 2240 Adv Spanish Conversa


  
  • SPN 3033 Span Pharm &health Prof I


    An Intensive Spanish Oral-aural Approach To Spanish For Students With No Previous Training In The Language. The Student Will Be Able To Apply Functional Language Comm. Skills By Using Specialized Terminology In His/her Field Related Tothe Phamacy Program. Students, Whether Professionals Already Working In The Field Or Career/goal-oriented Students In A Occupational Training Program, Are Presented Key Vocabulary In A Comprehensive Input Format, Focusing On Easily Mastered Core Expressions, Photographs, And Brief Dialogues Supported By Brief Grammar Explanations, Reinforce Needed Terms. In Class Students Will Practice Communicative Survival Using Key Vocbulary Essential To Each Context To Enable Them To Utilize Their Spanish In The Real World At Work.

  
  • SPN 3034 Span Pharm & Health Prof II


    An Intensive Spanish Oral-aural Approach To Spanish For Spanish Students With Previous Training In Spanish For Phamacists And Health Professionals I The Student Will Be Able To Apply Functional Language Communication Skills By Using Specialized Terminology In His/her Are Related Area With The Pharmacy Program. Students, Whether Professionals Already Working In The Field Or Career/goal-oriented Students In An Occupational Training Program, Are Presented Key Vocabulary In A Comprehensive Input Format, Focusing On Easily Mastered Core Expressions. Photographs, And Brief Dialogues Supported By Brief Grammar Explanations, Reinforce Needed Terms. In Class, Students Will Practice Communication Survival Using Key Vocabulary Essential To Each Context To Enable Them To Utilize Their Spanish In The Real World At Work.

  
  • SPN 3242 Advanced Spanish Conversation (3)


    Prerequisite: Spn 2201, Equivalent, Or Permission Of Instruction. Intensive Practice In The Spoken And Written Language On Topics Selected From Literature, Art, Psychology, Music, Business, And The Sciences.

  
  • SPN 3300 Spanish Gram Composn


  
  • SPN 3305 Spanish Heritge Spkr


  
  • SPN 3333 Com In Lang & Cul II


  
  • SPN 3400 Spanish Reading & Conversation


  
  • SPN 3420 Advanced Spanish Grammar And Syntax (3)


    Prerequisite: Spn 2201 Or Equivalent. Advanced Practice In The Grammatical Structure Of The Language, Including And Intensive Review Of Syntax And Usage.

  
  • SPN 3500 Spanish Civilization And Culture I (3)


    Prerequisite: Spn 2201, EquIValent, Or Permission Of Instructor. A Study Of The History, Geography, Art, Attitudes, And Customs Of The Spanish People From The Middle Ages To The Golden Century.

  
  • SPN 3510 Cultures Of Iberia


  
  • SPN 3520 Cultures Of Iberia


  
  • SPN 3520 Spanish American Civilization (3)


    Study Of The History, Geography, Art, Attitudes And Customs Of Spanish Americans From Pre-columbian Civilization Through The 20th Century.

  
  • SPN 4440 Bus Writing Span


  
  • SPN 4780 Phonetics


    Linguistic Structure Of The Spanish Language

  
  • SPN 4840 History Of The Spanish Language (3)


    Prerequisite: SPN 3420 . Study Of The Formation Of Internal And External Forces Contributing To The Development Of The Language.

  
  • SPN 4905 Directed Individual Study (1-4)


    Prerequisite: Permission Of Instructor. Individually Supervised Reading And/or Research On A Topic Or Project Agreed Upon By Student And Supervisor. This Course Is Intended For Advanced Students. Credit Hours And Research Topic Are To Arranged Prior To Registration.

  
  • SPN 4930 Special Studies In Spanish (1-4)


    Specialized Studies In Spanish Language And/or Literature. This Includes: Panorama Of Literature Civilization & Culture Composition & Oral Expression.


Spanish Literature in Transl

  
  • SPT 3800 Introduction To Translation (3)


    Prerequisite: Permission Of The Instructor. An Intensive Application Of Translation Theory.

  
  • SPT 3802 Intro Trans & Interp


  
  • SPT 3803 Pract In Legal Trans


  
  • SPT 3805 Pract Ed & Lit Trans


  
  • SPT 3807 Pract Busi Translati


  
  • SPT 3809 Pract Med & Sci Tran


  
  • SPT 4900 Dis Translation


  
  • SPT 4960 Trans Prof Exit Exam



Spanish Literature Writing

  
  • SPW 3030 Approach Hispan Lit


  
  • SPW 3100 Survey Of Spanish Literature I (3)


    Prerequisite: Spn 2201, Equivalent, Or Permission Of Instructor. Spanish Literature Studied Within The Frame Work Of The Arts And Humanities From The Beginning Of Romance Poetry Through The Golden Age.

  
  • SPW 3101 Survey Of Spanish Literature II (3)


    Prerequisite: Spn 2201, Equivalent, Or Permission Of Instructor. A Continuation Of SPW 3100  From Beginning Of The Bourbon Reign Through Contemporary Movements.

  
  • SPW 3130 Survey Of Spanish/american Literature I (3)


    Prerequisite: Spn 2201, Equivalent, Of Permission Of Instructor. A Study Of The Literature Of Spanish America From The Pre-columbian Era To Modernism.

  
  • SPW 3131 Survey Of Spanish/american Literature II (3)


    Prerequisite: Spn 2201, EquIValent, Or Permission Of Instructor. Spanish American Literature From Modernism Through Contemporary Movements.

  
  • SPW 4271 Masterpieces Of Hispanic Fiction (3)


    Prerequisite: Spn 3240. Study Of Novels And Short Stories By Borges, Carpentier, Cortazar, Gallegos, Garcia Marquez, Quiroga, Vargas-llosa, And Icaza.

  
  • SPW 4310 Masterpieces Of Hispanic Drama (3)


    Prerequisite: Spn 3240. Works Of Outstanding Hispanic Authors From The Golden Age To The Present.

  
  • SPW 4342 Masterpieces Of Hispanic Poetry (3)


    Prerequisite: SPN 3420 . Study Of Outstanding Hispanic Authors From The Golden Age To The Present.

  
  • SPW 4362 Literature Of The Conquest (3)


    Prerequisite: Spn 3240. Exploration Of The Idea Of The New World From Conquest To Independence, As Revealed In The Prose And Poetry Written From The Sixteenth Through The Eighteenth Century.

  
  • SPW 4604 Cervantes (3)


    Prerequisite: SPN 3420 . A Study Of The Classic Work, Don Quijote De La Mancha.

  
  • SPW 4771 Black Themes In Afro-hispanic Literature (3)


    Prerequisite: SPN 3420 . Study Of The Major Works By Nicolas Guillen, Alejo Carpentier, Manuel Zapata Oliveilla, Nicomedes Santa Cruz, Quince Duncan, Adalberto Ortiz, And Nelson Estupinan-bass.

  
  • SPW 4780 Lin Str Span


  
  • SPW 4840 Hist Spa Lan


  
  • SPW 4930 Spanish Honors



Speech

  
  • SPC 1016 Fundamental Speech


  
  • SPC 1050 Foundations of Speech (3)


    Designed To Meet The Speech And Language Needs Of Students In The Areas Of Articulation, Vocal Control, Standard American Usage, And Fluency. Speech Laboratory Activities Are Required.

    Course Attribute: General Education
    Course Attribute Value: Elective
  
  • SPC 3210 Contmpary Hum Comm


  
  • SPC 3593 Forensics II


  
  • SPC 4051 Phonetics: Pronunciations Of American English (3)


    Instruction In The Application Of The International Phonetic Alphabets To Standard American English Words And Sentences, And To The Major Dialects Of American English. Speech Laboratory Activities Are Required.


Speech Communication

  
  • SPC 1017 Foundation Of Speech (3)


    Introduction to communicative processes as applied to various speech situations: speech models, intrapersonal and interpersonal communication, such as thinking, Laboratory activities are required.

    Course Attribute: General Education
    Course Attribute Value: Elective
  
  • SPC 2600 Public Speaking (an Honors Section Is Available) (3)


    Theory and practice in public speaking, emphasizing speeches of/for information, persuasion, and special occasions; listening to and developing, organizing, and delivering speeches. Speech laboratory activities are required.

    Course Attribute: General Education
    Course Attribute Value: Elective
  
  • SPC 2608 Public Speaking (an Honors Section Is Available) (3)


    Theory and practice in public speaking, emphasizing speeches of/for information, persuasion, and special occasions; listening to and developing, organizing, and delivering speeches. Speech laboratory activities are required.

    Course Attribute: General Education
    Course Attribute Value: Elective

Sports Management

  
  • SPM 3174 Org & Admin Intramur


  
  • SPM 3704 Interschool Athletics (3)


    A Review Of The Factors That Influence Interschool Athletics. A Systematic Study Of Florida High Athletic Association (fhaa), Including An Investigation Of The Literature And Analysis Of Interschool Athletics In Other States. Obs

  
  • SPM 5005 Problems In Interschool Athletics (3)


    Problems In Sport Administration On Interscholastic And Intercollegiate Levels. Emphasis On Athletic Promotion, Accounting, Public Relations, Recruitment, And Transportation.

  
  • SPM 5006 Principles Of Sports And Leisure Management (3)


    Concerns The Body Of Knowledge That Constitutes Theoretical Foundations Of Sport And Leisure And Application Of Principles To Field Of Study.

  
  • SPM 5009 Intro To Sport Management


    Provide Students With A Fundamental Understanding Of Sport Management In Terms Of Its Scope, Practices, Issues, And Current And Future Trends. This Course Will Also Provide Students With An Introductory Look Into Managing Sport Events Along With Various Jobs In The Sports Industry.

  
  • SPM 5108 Sport And Leisure Facilities Management (3)


    Designed To Address Negotiation Skills, Building And Maintenance Cost, Policy, Priority Use, Scheduling And Other Issues Relevant To The Profession.

  
  • SPM 5126 Personnel Management In Sport And Leisure Programs (3)


    Concerns Hiring And Training Practices Of Individuals Involved In The Operation Of Sports Programs.

  
  • SPM 5156 Seminar In Athletic Administration (3)


    Concerns Leading, Administering, And Managing Programs In Sports Which Include Athletics, Intramural Competition And Other Activity-based Programs.

  
  • SPM 5206 Ethics In Sport Management


    The Development Of Theory, Analytical Knowledge, And Skills Desirable Of Upper And Middle Level Managers In The Administration And Management Of Various Facets Of The Sport Industry. The Focus Of This Class Will Be On Social Issues, Social Justice, And Ethics In Sport Management

  
  • SPM 5308 Mark & Fund In Sport Org


    This Course Will Provide Students With A Basic Understanding Of Sport Marketing Principles And Theories To Include Corporate Sponsorship, Public Relations, Behaviors Of Sport Consumers, Market Segmentation And Pricing, And How To Build A Sport Marketing Plan

 

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