Course List

FES 3003   POLITICAL AND LEGAL FOUNDATIONS FOR FIRE PROTECTION

Prerequisite: Admission to the Public Safety Administration BAS program. This course will provide the student with an overview of society’s need for planning for disastrous situations. This course examines the legal aspects of the fire service and the political and social impacts of legal issues. This course includes a review of the American legal system and in-depth coverage of legal and political issues involving employment and personnel matters, administrative and operational matters, planning and code enforcement, and legislative and political processes with regard to the fire service. 47 contact hours.

FES 3015   ADVANCED FIRE ADMINISTRATION

FES 3533   COMMUNITY FIRE AND RISK REDUCTION

FES 3780   ANALYTICAL APPROACHES TO PUBLIC FIRE PROTECTION

FES 3823   PLANNING METHODOLOGY FOR HAZARD MITIGATION

FES 3833   EMERGING ISSUES IN ENVIRONMENTAL DISASTER MANAGEMENT

FES 4014   EVOLUTION OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT

FES 4585   FIRE PREVENTION ORGANIZATION AND MANAGEMENT

Prerequisite: Admission to the Public Safety Administration BAS program. This course will provide the student with an overview of society’s need for planning for disastrous situations. This course reviews fire prevention background and concepts; non-governmental fire prevention functions; government fire prevention efforts; preparation of fire prevention personnel; fire prevention through building and fire safety codes; effective fire prevention inspection; human reaction to fire emergencies; public fire education; research in fire prevention; international fire prevention practices; evaluation of fire safety efforts; cause determination; and arson suppression. 47 contact hours.

FFP 1000   FUNDAMENTALS OF FIRE PROTECTION

FFP 1109   FIRE DEPARTMENT OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH

A study of the guidelines for establishing an occupational safety and health program for a fire department, plus safety procedures for members involved in rescue, fire suppression, and related activities. Emphasis is placed on performance objectives instead of a single correct way to achieve compliance. The guidelines discussed in the course are flexible so students can customize an occupational safety and health program that will meet their specific needs. 47 contact hours.

FFP 1111   FIRE CHEMISTRY

Prerequisite: Permission of Dean. This course is a study of basic physical and chemical properties of materials applicable to the chemistry of fire. Emphasis is on emergency situations and the most favorable methods of handling incidents involving hazardous material. 47 contact hours.

FFP 1302   APPARATUS PUMP OPERATOR DRIVER/ENGINEER

FFP 1505   FIRE PREVENTION

FFP 1531   DEVELOPING FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY STRATEGIES

FFP 1540   PRIVATE FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS I

FFP 1823   TECHNICAL APPLICATIONS IN EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT

FFP 1824   BASIC INCIDENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

FFP 1825   INTERMEDIATE INCIDENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

FFP 1830   INTRODUCTION TO HAZARDS

FFP 1832   EMERGENCY RESPONSE TO TERRORISM: BASIC CONCEPTS

FFP 2120   BUILDING CONSTRUCTION FOR THE FIRE SERVICE

Prerequisite: Permission of Dean. This course examines the various types and methods of building construction and their influence on fire travel and life safety. Fire resistance of building materials and problems inherent in new construction as well as existing buildings are examined closely. 47 contact hours.

FFP 2510   FIRE CODES AND STANDARDS

FFP 2521   BLUEPRINT READING AND PLANS REVIEW

FFP 2541   PRIVATE FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS II

FFP 2604   ARSON INVESTIGATION

FFP 2610   FIRE CAUSE AND ORIGIN DETERMINATION

FFP 2630   LATENT INVESTIGATIONS

FFP 2706   FIRE SERVICE PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER

FFP 2720   COMPANY OFFICER

Prerequisite: Permission of Dean. This course is a study of the basic concepts of fire company leadership, including the human skills, leadership tools, problem-solving, and goal achievement of a company officer. Emphasis will be placed on the role of the officer in the setting of the fire company. 47 contact hours.

FFP 2740   FIRE SERVICE COURSE DELIVERY

FFP 2741   FIRE SERVICE COURSE DESIGN

FFP 2770   ETHICAL AND LEGAL ISSUES FOR THE FIRE SERVICE

FFP 2780   FIRE ADMINISTRATION

Prerequisite: Permission of Dean. This course covers the principles of organization and administration in fire protection service; the structure and function of the department, battalion and company as components of municipal organization; duties and responsibilities of the fire officer; a study of fire personnel management, training, budgeting, records, reports and other relations. 47 contact hours.

FFP 2800   EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PUBLIC EDUCATION PROGRAMS

FFP 2801   FUNDAMENTALS OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT

FFP 2810   FIRE FIGHTING TACTICS AND STRATEGY I

FFP 2811   FIRE FIGHTING TACTICS AND STRATEGY II

This course is a study of the principles utilized on the fire ground for maximum manpower and equipment utilization and fire ground administration at all levels from a small fire through major conflagrations. Emphasis will be on developing critical thinking in relation to crises. 47 contact hours.

FFP 2820   EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS

FFP 2821   INTEGRATED EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PLANNING SYSTEMS II (IEMS II)

FFP 2822   INTEGRATED EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PLANNING SYSTEMS I (IEMS I)

FFP 2831   HAZARD MITIGATION

FFP 2840   DISASTER RECOVERY OPERATIONS

FFP 2841   CONTINGENCY PLANNING FOR BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY

FFP 2880   PUBLIC POLICY IN EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT

FFP 2881   EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT LEADERSHIP AND ADMINISTRATION

FIL 2030   FILM HISTORY

Prerequisite: ENC 0025 or EAP 1695 or appropriate score on the SPC placement test. This is a survey course designed to help students gain an in-depth knowledge of the history of motion pictures and to understand the development of film and its influences over time. Students will view films ranging from silent masterpieces through current classics. The course will introduce technological developments as well as cultural and thematic developments in mass culture over time. This course has a substantial writing requirement. 47 contact hours.

FIL 2100   MOTION PICTURE WRITING I

FIL 2130   MOTION PICTURE WRITING II

FIN 1100   PERSONAL FINANCE

FIN 2000   PRINCIPLES OF FINANCE

FIN 3403   FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

FIN 3461   FINANCIAL ANALYSIS

Prerequisites: FIN 3403, ACG 2071, STA 2023, and admission to the Banking BAS program or Business Administration BS program. This course examines the methods and processes necessary to assess the financial characteristics of a business entity from a lender or credit granting perspective. The course addresses the measurement, assessment, and evaluation of the short-term and long-term cash and capital requirements of a business entity. 47 contact hours.

FIN 4140   FINANCIAL PLANNING

Prerequisite: FIN 3403 and admission to Banking BAS or Business Administration BS. This course examines the nature and principles of individual wealth creation and preservation. The course introduces principles for consumer financial decision making and personal money management. It will also cover the characteristics and appropriate application of modern tax, risk management and insurance, money management, investment, retirement, and estate planning tools and methods. 47 contact hours.

FIN 4244   MONEY, BANKING AND FINANCIAL MARKETS

Prerequisites: FIN 3403 and (Admission to the Banking BAS program or International Business BAS program or Business Administration BS program). This course examines the global characteristics of money, monetary policy, and such Central Banking systems as the Federal Reserve and European Central Bank systems. Students will develop a qualitative and quantitative understanding of the nature of money, interest rate dynamics, intermediation, and financial market characteristics. Students will further examine the characteristics and structures of financial institutions such as banks, insurance companies and credit unions. 47 contact hours.

FIN 4323   BANK OPERATIONS AND MANAGEMENT

Prerequisite: FIN 3403 and Admission to the Banking BAS or Business Administration BS program. This course will provide a managerial examination of the major operating functions of the banking industry. Emphasis will be on the student developing a solid foundation from a managerial perspective of money and interest, deposits, negotiable instruments, bank loans, mortgages, commercial lending, specialized services, security, and ethics. 47 contact hours.

FIN 4324   COMMERCIAL BANK MANAGEMENT

Prerequisite: FIN 3403 and (Admission to the Banking BAS program or Business Administration BS program).  This course examines the nature and role of banks and affiliated non-deposit financial intermediaries in a modern economy. The course will also cover the characteristics of a banking institution, banking structure and organization. The principles of bank accounting and financial performance systems, profitability, growth, competitive strategies and risk management will be major topics in the course. 47 contact hours.

FIN 4345   CREDIT ANALYSIS AND LOAN STRUCTURES

Prerequisites: FIN 4324 and admission to the Business Administration BS or Banking BAS program. It is recommended that students take FIN 3461 prior to this course. This course examines the nature and role of the lending process, a crucial and fundamental skill of banking professionals. The course addresses the credit analysis evaluation of retail and commercial loan applicants; the development, specification, and perfection of an appropriate loan arrangement; and the subsequent monitoring, collection, and “unwinding” activities. 47 contact hours.

FIN 4414   CORPORATE FINANCE

Prerequisite(s): FIN 3403 and admission to BS in Business Administration. This is an advanced course in financial analysis and decision-making from a corporate management perspective. Topics include capital budgeting, leverage and capital structure, payout policy, working capital, derivative and mergers and other special topics in finance. 47 contact hours.

FIN 4470   ENTREPRENEURIAL FINANCE

This course # was formerly FIN 4702; new # effective 8/22/2011. Prerequisite: FIN 3403 and Admission to BAS in Management and Organizational Leadership or Business Administration BS program. This course enhances the financing skills required for the successful entrepreneur. This course provides the essential tools and knowledge needed to build a solid financial foundation for a profitable business. It will provide students with the finance and business strategies for an entrepreneurial venture. 47 contact hours.

FIN 4504   INVESTMENTS

Prerequisites: FIN 3403 and admission to Banking BAS or Business Administration BS. This course examines the nature of the modern capital markets, investments, and portfolio management. It is intended to blend theory with appropriate application to create strategies to achieve successful value creation. The characteristics and valuation of equity, fixed income, and derivative securities will be addressed. 47 contact hours.

FIN 4634   INTERNATIONAL FINANCE

Prerequisite: FIN 3403 and admission to the Banking BAS, International Business BAS, Business Administration BS program, or permission of the Dean. This course examines the nature of the modern international financial system, factors influencing foreign exchange rates, and international capital and monetary markets. Students will develop qualitative and quantitative understanding of fixed and floating exchange rate monetary systems, the interaction of multinational interest rates. The student will examine inflation rates and Transactions and Economic Exposure, and risk management. Students will be expected to assess and determine specific strategies to reduce foreign exchange risk in commercial and financial institutions. 47 contact hours.

FIN 4930   SPECIAL TOPICS IN FINANCE

Prerequisite: Admission to the Banking BAS or Business Administration BS Program or permission of the Dean. This course is an examination of unique finance topics and problems that deserve additional depth and attention as the art and science of finance and banking evolves. The student will be introduced to the foundational principles, methodologies, application, and contemporary issues surrounding the course topic. 47 contact hours.

FRE 1120   ELEMENTARY FRENCH I

FRE 1121   ELEMENTARY FRENCH II

FRE 2200   INTERMEDIATE FRENCH I

FRE 2201   INTERMEDIATE FRENCH II

FSE 1000   INTRODUCTION TO FUNERAL SERVICES

Prerequisite: (ENC 0025 and REA 0017) or EAP 1695 or appropriate score on the SPC Placement Test. This course provides an orientation to the profession of funeral services. Topics include the historical role of funeral service from pre-Christian to modern times, functional role of the funeral service practitioner, sociology of funeral service, current and future trends, and funeral service organizations. Emphasis will be on the development of funeral service practices in the United States. 47 contact hours.

FSE 1010   FUNERAL ETHICS

FSE 1105   THANATOCHEMISTRY

Prerequisite: Admission to Funeral Services AS program. This course is a survey of the basic principles of disinfection and preservation as they relate to embalming. Especially emphasized are the chemical principles involved in sanitation, disinfection, and embalming practice. The development and use of personal, professional, and community sanitation practices is addressed as well as use and precautions related to potentially harmful chemicals that are currently used in the field of funeral service. 32 contact hours.

FSE 1150   CREMATION HISTORY, PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICES

Prerequisite: Admission to the Funeral Arts CT Program or AS Degree in Funeral Services. This course will introduce the student to cremation as it relates to funeral service. This is a survey-level course that assumes no prior knowledge of cremation. Topics covered will include the legal environment surrounding cremation, utilization of cremation Best Practices, crematory equipment, and the history of cremation. 32 contact hours.

FSE 1204   FUNERAL SERVICE COMPUTER APPLICATIONS

Prerequisite: (Admission into the Funeral Services AS program or Funeral Arts Certificate program) and CGS 1070 or CGS 1070T or CGS 1100 or EME 2040. This course introduces students, through a hands-on approach, to the basic computer applications, which are part of the day to day operations of the funeral home. 32 contact hours.

FSE 2060   FUNERAL DIRECTING

Prerequisites: Admission into the Funeral Services AS program or Funeral Arts Certificate program. This course will examine the responsibilities of the funeral director from the first call until the last service rendered to the family. The course will cover various religions, fraternal, military, secular, and traditional funeral customs. The funeral director's role as a counselor is emphasized. 47 contact hours.

FSE 2061   THANATOLOGY

Prerequisite: ENC 0025 and REA 0017 or EAP 1695 or appropriate score on the placement test. This course emphasizes the psychological and sociological dynamics of death, dying, and bereavement and the funeral director's role in counseling families through the process. Students will study the symbolic and ritualistic aspects of memorialization and their impacts upon the emotional experience of the bereaved. A clear understanding of the grief process and its variations among individuals as influenced by psychological factors is addressed. The course also addresses the funeral director as a facilitating agent for effective mourning through personal interaction and the design and implementation of the funeral. 47 contact hours.

FSE 2080   FUNERAL LAW

Prerequisite: Admission to the Funeral Arts CT Program or the Funeral Services AS program. This course will include legal methods of disposition, legal responsibilities of the funeral practitioner, common and statutory laws, Florida laws regulating funeral practices and establishments, crematory and cemetery laws, and probate laws for estates. 47 contact hours.

FSE 2100   EMBALMING I

Prerequisite: Admissions to the Funeral Services AS program and [BSC 1083 or BSC1084C or (BSC 2085 and BSC 2085L and (BSC 2086 and BSC 2086L)]. Co-requisite: FSE 2101L. This course introduces the student to embalming through a study of the history, fundamentals, legal aspects, methods, terminology, sanitation, and preservation of human remains. 47 contact hours.

FSE 2101L   EMBALMING CLINICAL I

Prerequisite: Admissions to the Funeral Services AS program. Corequisite: FSE 2100. This course provides the student with learning activities, which will include selected experiences in the funeral home preparation room. Forty (40) hours of participation in the clinical setting are required to complete this course.

FSE 2120   RESTORATIVE ART

Prerequisite: Admissions to the Funeral Services AS program and FSE 2100 and FSE 2101L. Corequisite: FSE 2120L. This course is designed to provide the student with the theories applied in restorative art procedures. The student will study the anatomical structure of the cranial and facial areas of the human skull, facial proportions and markings, methods and techniques used to restore facial features destroyed by traumatic or pathological conditions, and color and cosmetology theory. 47 contact hours.

FSE 2120L   RESTORATIVE ART LAB

Prerequisite: Admissions to the Funeral Services AS program. Corequisite: FSE 2120. This course is a laboratory study of the anatomy of the human face with emphasis on developing the skills and procedures used in restorative art. 32 contact hours.

FSE 2140   EMBALMING II

Prerequisites: Admissions to the Funeral Services AS program and FSE 2100 and FSE 2101L. Corequisite: FSE 2141L. This course is a continuation of Embalming I (FSE 2100). Theories and principles of embalming, embalming chemicals, cavity treatments, and disaster management will be studied with an emphasis on application to specific cases. 47 contact hours.

FSE 2141L   EMBALMING CLINICAL II

Prerequisites: Admissions to the Funeral Services AS program and FSE 2100 and FSE 2101L. Corequisite: FSE 2140. This course provides the student with learning activities which will include selected experiences in the funeral home preparation room. Application of embalming principles to specific cases is emphasized. Forty (40) hours of participation in the clinical setting are required to complete this course.

FSE 2160   FUNERAL PATHOLOGY

Prerequisites: Admissions to the Funeral Services AS program and HSC 1524 and FSE 2100. This course is designed to introduce the student to the study of the cause and effect of disease on the human body. Topics of study will include: coroner and medical examiner, terminology, and general and special pathology. Emphasis will be on tissue changes which affect the embalming process. 47 contact hours.

FSE 2201   FUNERAL HOME MANAGEMENT OPERATIONS

Prerequisite: FSE 2202 and (admissions to the Funeral Services AS program or the Funeral Arts CT program). This course is designed to give the student an understanding of the principles of the operations of a funeral home. Topics of study will include merchandising, casket and vault construction, pre-need and at-need funeral arrangements, funeral services forms, death benefits, and vital statistics. Lecture and laboratory experience in funeral arrangements. 47 contact hours.

FSE 2202   FUNERAL HOME MANAGEMENT

Prerequisites: BUL 2241 and ACG 2001 and (admission to the Funeral Services AS program or the Funeral Arts CT Program).  Co-or prerequisite: FSE 1000. This course is the study of the role and function of the funeral director as an effective manager. Emphasis is placed on small business management functions of planning, organizing, motivation, direction, and controlling in the funeral home setting. 47 contact hours.

FSE 2930   FUNERAL SERVICES PROFESSIONAL REVIEW

Pre or corequisites: admissions to the Funeral Services AS program and FSE 2060 and FSE 2201 and FSE 2140 and FSE 2120 and FSE 2080 and FSE 2160. This seminar type course will review all necessary procedures and requirements for state and national licensure as a Funeral Director and Embalmer. 17 contact hours.

FSE 2946   PROFESSIONAL PRACTICUM

Prerequisite: Program Director’s approval. This course provides experience in the funeral home, under direct supervision of a licensed funeral director/embalmer, applying knowledge of theories and practices of funeral service. The student will perform duties and services as assigned by the preceptor and instructor to include surveillance of, and participation in, execution of total services rendered to the family. Service reports are required to be completed by the student. The student must register and take the National Board Examination given by the International Conference of Funeral Examining Boards. The course requires a minimum of 200 hours of supervised funeral home experience.

FSS 2235C   INTRODUCTORY FOOD PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT