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Course Descriptions
BANKING/FINANCIAL SERVICES
| #BAN 1004 |
3 hrs., 3 crs. |
| Principles of Bank Operations |
| Fundamentals of bank functions. The descriptive orientation is international. |
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| #BAN 1114 |
2 hrs., 2 crs. |
| Deposit Operations |
| Overview of the U.S. payments system, banking law and regulation, and current industry practices. Examines bank deposit-taking activities, considers how banks manage deposited funds, and explores the interbank EFT systems. |
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| #BAN 1156 |
2 hrs., 2 crs. |
| Letters of Credit |
| This course provides a hands-on approach to learning about the development, use, and operation of letters of credit and related international trade documents. It includes a detailed examination of most documents used in international trade activities today. |
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| #BAN 1210 |
3 hrs., 3 crs. |
| Analyzing Financial Statements |
| A study of characteristics of financial statements and financial statement analysis. |
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| #BAN 1240 |
3 hrs., 3 crs. |
| Consumer Lending |
| Topics to be covered include consumer credit, credit risks, application, analyzing financial data, collection, compliance, and marketing consumer loans. |
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| #BAN 1251 |
3 hrs., 3 crs. |
| Real Estate Finance |
| This course provides instruction to construction lending and other areas of commercial real estate finance with particular emphasis on managing credit risk. Real estate law, appraisal and investment analyses are also covered. Covers principles of finance related to Condominiums; Multifamily Rental Property; Retail Property; Office, Warehouse, and Lodging Property. |
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| #BAN 1500 |
3 hrs., 3 crs. |
| Economics for Bankers |
| An introduction to the fundamental principles of economics, basic economic theory, and examples of the application of economics to banking. Emphasis is placed on topics of importance to bankers. |
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| #BAN 1531 |
3 hrs., 3 crs. |
| Introduction to Supervision |
| Provides skills for new or potential supervisors to become better managers by emphasizing broad perspectives and by combining fresh insights with the interpersonal relations required of today’s successful managers. |
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| #BAN 2231 |
3 hrs., 3 crs. |
| Commercial Lending |
Prerequisite: BAN 1004.
Provides knowledge and skills to be an effective commercial lender, including the technical side of lending and the human relations skills all successful leaders need. |
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| #BAN 2253 |
2 hrs., 2 crs. |
| Introduction to Mortgage Lending |
| This course covers construction and permanent financing for residential property, real estate law, documentation, mortgage load servicing, the secondary mortgage market, the role of government in mortgage leading, and residential real estate as an investment. |
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| #BAN 2254 |
2 hrs., 2 crs. |
| Mortgage Loan Documentation |
| This course is designed for use in residential mortgage loan processing training, and is tailored specifically to the basic training needs of loan processing offices that are subsidiaries of commercial banks. Compliance with regulatory requirements is emphasized throughout. |
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| #BAN 2400 |
3 hrs., 3 crs. |
| Trust Business |
| An overview of the trust department, including how it fits into the bank’s overall operations, the services it provides, and generally how those services are delivered. |
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| #BAN 2403 |
3 hrs., 3 crs. |
| Trust Investments |
| Theory and practice of trust department investment services. |
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| #BAN 2405 |
3 hrs., 3 crs. |
| Trust Operations |
Prerequisite: BAN 2161.
Covers basic trust terminology and concepts and ideas of trust functions within the securities industry. |
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| #BAN 2413 |
3 hrs., 3 crs. |
| Securities Processing |
| Provides understanding of the securities industry and its application to the banking environment. |
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| #BAN 2501 |
3 hrs., 3 crs. |
| Money and Banking |
| Practical aspects of money and banking with emphasis on the basic monetary theory needed to apply knowledge to a particular job. Emphasis is placed on economic stabilization, types of spending, the role of gold, limitation of central bank control, government fiscal policy, balance of payments, and foreign exchange, showing their repercussions on the banking industry in affecting yield curves and the structuring of portfolios. |
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| #BAN 2511 |
3 hrs., 3 crs. |
| Marketing for Bankers |
| The basics of public relations, both internal and external. An overview of the essentials of bank public relations and marketing. |
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| #BAN 2532 |
3 hrs., 3 crs. |
| Supervisory Training |
| Teaches managerial skills and concepts to current supervisors by integrating sound managerial concepts with practical experience. A modular format allows for flexibility so either basic or advanced skills can be enhanced. |
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| #BAN 2744 |
3 hrs., 3 crs. |
| Bank Management |
| Introduction to modern management theory, practices, and applications. |
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| #BAN 2800 |
2 hrs., 2 crs. |
| Law and Banking Principles |
| This course is a banker’s guide to law and legal issues, with special emphasis on the Uniform Commercial Code. |
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| #BAN 2801 |
3 hrs., 3 crs. |
| Law and Banking Applications |
| An introduction to laws pertaining to secured transactions, letters of credit, and the bank collection process. |
BIOLOGY
| BSC 1005 |
3 hrs., 3 crs. |
| General Biological Science |
Prerequisite: Satisfactory reading scores on the Florida College-Level Entry Placement Test or completion of REA 0002 or REA 1930 with a minimum grade of “C.” Satisfactory completion of ENC 0002 or appropriate placement score is recommended. Cannot be used to satisfy degree requirements by students who already have credit in BSC 2010 or BSC 2011.
A basic general education course designed to give the student an understanding of the major biological concepts of organisms, their life, anatomy, reproduction, and development. |
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| BSC 1005L |
2 hrs., 1 cr. |
| General Biological Science Lab |
$35.00 lab fee |
Prerequisite: Satisfactory reading scores on the Florida College-Level Entry Placement Test or completion of REA 0002 or REA 1930 with a minimum grade of “C.”
Recommended for students with the requirement of a science laboratory in their pre-program. Laboratory activities include the use of the microscope, cell and tissue study, chemical aspects of cells and digestion, the study of human organ systems with the dissection of the fetal pig, and genetics. |
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| BSC 2010 |
3 hrs., 3 crs. |
| Biology for Science Majors I |
Prerequisites: CHM 1040 or equivalent and satisfactory reading scores on the Florida College-Level Entry Placement Test or completion of REA 0002 or REA 1930 with a minimum grade of “C.” Corequisite: BSC 2010L. College-level placement in English and reading recommended prior to taking this course.
First of two courses designed to provide depth in the biological sciences for students majoring in the life sciences. Course covers scientific methods, the chemical and cellular basis of life, bioenergetics, cellular reproduction, and molecular and organismal genetics. |
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| BSC 2010L |
3 hrs., 1 cr. |
| Biology for Science Majors I Laboratory |
$35.00 lab fee |
Prerequisite: Satisfactory reading scores on the Florida College-Level Entry Placement Test or completion of REA 0002 or REA 1930 with a minimum grade of “C.” Corequisite: BSC 2010.
A laboratory course to be taken concurrently with BSC 2010. Laboratory experiences will relate to the chemical and physical aspects of life, cellular processes, photosynthesis and cellular respiration, mitosis and meiosis, and genetics. |
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| BSC 2011 |
3 hrs., 3 crs. |
| Biology for Science Majors II |
Prerequisites: BSC 2010. Satisfactory reading scores on the Florida College-Level Entry Placement Test or completion of REA 0002 or REA 1930 with a minimum grade of “C.” Corequisite: BSC 2011L.
The second sequence course for students majoring in the life sciences. Concentration is on diversity of life. Topics covered include plant and animal tissues, principles of ecology, population genetics, and evolution. |
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| BSC 2011L |
3 hrs., 1 cr. |
| Biology for Science Majors II Laboratory |
$35.00 lab fee |
Prerequisite: Satisfactory reading scores on the Florida College-Level Entry Placement Test or completion of REA 0002 or REA 1930 with a minimum grade of “C.” Corequisite: BSC 2011.
A laboratory course to be taken concurrently with BSC 2011. Laboratory experiences will include structure and function of plants and animals, ecological principles, and evolution. Activities include field trips, experiments in physiology, and dissections. |
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| BSC 2085 |
3 hrs., 3 crs. |
| Human Anatomy and Physiology I |
Prerequisite: Satisfactory reading scores on the Florida College-Level Entry Placement Test or completion of REA 0002 or REA 1930 with a minimum grade of “C.”
Corequisite: BSC 2085L or consent of Natural Sciences division chair. A study of chemistry, cells, tissue, the integument, the skeletal system, the muscular system, the cardiovascular system, and the respiratory system. Structure and function taught concurrently. This course is not intended for biology majors. Satisfactory completion of BSC 1005 or high school biology during the last 5 years is strongly recommended. |
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| BSC 2085L |
2 hrs., 1 cr. |
| Human Anatomy and Physiology I Laboratory |
$35.00 lab fee |
Prerequisite: Satisfactory reading scores on the Florida College-Level Entry Placement Test or completion of REA 0002 or REA 1930 with a minimum grade of “C.” Corequisite: BSC 2085.
Laboratory experiences related to lecture material, including microscope usage, membrane physiology, cell structure, and survey of tissues. Using appropriate dissection and histology slides the skeletal, muscular, cardiovascular, and respiratory systems will be studied. |
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| BSC 2086 |
3 hrs., 3 crs. |
| Human Anatomy and Physiology II |
| Prerequisites: Completion of BSC 2085 and BSC 2085L with a “C” or better. A study of the lymphatic system, fluid balance, the nervous system and special senses, the digestive system, the urinary system, the endocrine system, and the reproductive system. Structure and function taught concurrently. This course is not intended for biology majors. |
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| BSC 2086L |
2 hrs., 1 cr. |
| Human Anatomy and Physiology II Laboratory |
$35.00 lab fee |
Prerequisites: Satisfactory completion of BSC 2085L or one semester of a college-level biology laboratory course and satisfactory reading scores on the Florida College-Level Entry Placement Test or completion of REA 0002 or REA 1930 with a minimum grade of “C.”
Corequisite: BSC 2086.
A laboratory course to be taken concurrently with BSC 2086. Laboratory experiences will relate to the lecture material and will include histology studies and appropriate dissections to study the lymphatic, nervous, digestive, urinary, endocrine, and reproductive systems. |
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| BSC 2311 |
3 hrs., 3 crs. |
| Introduction to Marine Biology |
Prerequisite: Satisfactory reading scores on the Florida College-Level Entry Placement Test or completion of REA 0002 or REA 1930 with a minimum grade of “C.” Satisfactory completion of high school biology and chemistry during the last five years is strongly recommended.
An introduction to the features of the world ocean and the major groups of living marine organisms that inhabit it. Physical, chemical, and biological interrelationships are emphasized. This course is not intended for biology majors, nor will it serve as a requirement for marine biology majors. |
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| BSC 2931 |
1 hr., 1 cr. |
| Special Topics |
| This course centers around topics of current interest or of special interest to students or instructors. Topics or focus may vary from semester to semester. (This course does not satisfy the biological sciences requirement for the A.A. degree. Transfer of credit is the prerogative of the receiving institution.) |
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| BSC 2932 |
2 hrs., 2 crs. |
| Special Topics |
| This course centers around topics of current interest or of special interest to students or instructors. Topics or focus may vary from semester to semester. (This course does not satisfy the biological sciences requirement for the A.A. degree. Transfer of credit is the prerogative of the receiving institution.) |
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| BSC 2933 |
3hrs, 3crs. |
| Special Topics |
| This course centers around topics of current interest or of special interest to students or instructors. Topics or focus may vary from semester to semester. (This course does not satisfy the biological sciences requirement for the A.A. degree. Transfer of credit is the prerogative of the receiving institution.) |
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| MCB 2004 |
3 hrs., 3 crs. |
| Microbiology |
| Prerequisites: Satisfactory reading scores on the Florida College-Level Entry Placement Test or completion of REA 0002 or REA 1930 with a minimum grade of “C,” and 3 hrs. biology or 3 hrs. chemistry.
Corequisite: MCB 2004L. College-level placement in English and reading recommended prior to taking this course. The study of bacteria, molds, yeast, and other microorganisms. Emphasis is on distribution, spread, culturing, identification, classification, and the role of these microorganisms in human diseases. This course is not intended for biology majors. |
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| MCB 2004L |
3 hrs., 1 cr. |
| Microbiology Laboratory |
$35.00 lab fee |
| Prerequisite: Satisfactory reading scores on the Florida College-Level Entry Placement Test or completion of REA 0002 or REA 1930 with a minimum grade of “C.”
Corequisite: MCB 2004. Microbiology lab covers the study of bacterial techniques. Students learn how to culture and stain bacteria as well as perform metabolic tests to aid in bacterial identification. The effects of antibiotics and disinfectants on microbial growth are also tested. |
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| # Applies only to A.S. degree, A.A.S. degree, and certificate programs. |
| + Minimum grade of "C" required. |
| = PSAV course. |
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