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Course Descriptions
OFFICE ADMINISTRATION
| #OST 1061 |
3 hrs., 3 crs. |
| Introduction to Office Management |
$12.00 lab fee |
(Offered fall semester only)
Prerequisite: Satisfactory English scores on the Florida College Entry-Level Placement Test or completion of ENC 0021 with a minimum grade of "C" and satisfactory reading scores on the Florida College Entry-Level Placement Test or completion of REA 0002 or REA 1930 with a minimum grade of "C.
This course is designed to prepare the student to efficiently perform essential skills needed in the office environment and to develop an understanding of everyday office routines. Topics include prioritizing work and time management, handling mail and electronic communications, making travel and conference arrangements, developing basic grammar and proofreading skills, cultivating ethics and professionalism in the office, refining telephone skills, and other appropriate topics. |
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| OST 1101 |
3 hrs., 3 crs. |
| Keyboarding & Document Processing I |
$12.00 lab fee |
| A study of the QWERTY keyboard, the mechanics of the typewriter/microcomputer, reports, business letters, and forms. |
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| OST 1102 |
3 hrs., 3 crs. |
| Keyboarding & Document Processing II |
$12.00 lab fee |
(Offered spring semester only)
Prerequisite: OST 1101 or pretest by instructor.
A continuation of OST 1101. |
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| #OST 1257 |
2 hrs., 2 crs. |
| Medical Terminology Workshop |
$8.00 lab fee |
| Study of medical terminology, including prefixes, suffixes, pronunciation, definition, and usage. |
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| #OST 1355 |
3 hrs., 3 crs. |
| Records Management |
$8.00 lab fee |
Prerequisites: OST 1101 and CGS 1570 or consent of instructor.
(Offered fall semester only)
This course is designed to develop an understanding of the principles and practices in effective records management. The importance of using correct filing procedures and processes in the storing of records is emphasized. The ARMA filing rules will be emphasized throughout the course. The use of Microsoft Access database software and other alternatives to file storage and retrieval will be an integral part of the course. |
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| #OST 1461 |
3 hrs., 3 crs. |
| Computerized Medical Office Management |
$12.00 lab fee |
Prerequisites: OST 1101, OST 1257, CGS 1570.
Lectures and laboratory experiences on the most popular medical office management software program in use. Students are trained in maintaining patient files, storing treatment information, matching codes with treatment procedures, diagnoses and charges, and in medical insurance claims and procedures. |
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| #OST 1611 |
3 hrs., 3 crs. |
| Medical Machine Transcription |
$12.00 lab fee |
Prerequisites: OST 1711 or OST 1856, and OST 1257 or consent of instructor.
Transcribing of medical-related materials of various forms and formats. |
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| OST 1711 |
3 hrs., 3 crs. |
| Word Processing with WordPerfect |
$12.00 lab fee |
Prerequisites: OST 1101 and CGS 1570 or consent of instructor.
Develops skills necessary to utilize commercial word processing software WordPerfect to effectively handle word processing needs. Topics include text insertion and deletion, storage and retrieval, formatting, printing, and other topics appropriate to the software of equipment used. |
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| OST 1856 |
3 hrs., 3 crs. |
| Word Processing with Microsoft Word for Windows |
$12.00 lab fee |
(Offered fall semester only)
Prerequisites: OST 1101 and CGS 1570.
The student must know the QWERTY keyboard by touch before entering this course.This course develops skills necessary to utilize commercial word processing software for microcomputers, Microsoft Word 97 for Windows (or current windows version), to effectively handle the word processing needs for personal and small business use. |
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| #OST 2335 |
3 hrs., 3 crs. |
| Business Communications |
$12.00 lab fee |
Prerequisites: OST 1101, ENC 1101 with a minimum grade of "C or satisfactory score on the Gulf Coast Community College English placement test.
This course focuses on the general principles of effective communications and applies them to specific types of writing: the business letter and the memorandum. Students study the mechanics of writing and methods of writing effectively. Current grammar usage is addressed. |
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| #OST 2601 |
3 hrs., 3 crs. |
| Machine Transcription |
$12.00 lab fee |
(Offered fall semester only)
Prerequisites: OST 1101 or OST 1856 or CGS 1570, and satisfactory English scores on the Florida College Entry-Level Placement Test or completion of ENC 0021 with a minimum grade of "C" and satisfactory reading scores on the Florida College Entry-Level Placement Test or completion of REA 0002 or REA 1930 with a minimum grade of "C or consent of instructor.
This course provides training in machine transcription skills. Speed, accuracy, neatness, and mailable copy are emphasized on the various documents that are transcribed. Language arts skills and decision-making are developed in this course. |
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| #OST 2811 |
3 hrs., 3 crs. |
| Desktop Publishing with Microsoft Publisher |
$12.00 lab fee |
(Offered spring semester only)
Prerequisites: CGS 1570, OST 1711 or OST 1856, or consent of instructor.
A hands-on approach to desktop publishing for the office using Microsoft Publisher. The student will learn the skills required to create professional quality newsletters, flyers, brochures, business cards, and more using pre-designed templates as well as original layouts to customize content and create publications. |
PHILOSOPHY
| PHH 2060 |
3 hrs., 3 crs. |
| Introduction to Classical Philosophy |
Prerequisite: ENC 1101 with a minimum grade of "C. (Meets Area II Humanities requirement.)
This course is an introduction to the aims and methods of philosophy through a survey of Western thought from the ancient through the medieval world. The course deals with major philosophical problems as treated in the works of such philosophers as Plato, Aristotle, Augustine, and Aquinas This course is a Gordon Rule Writing course where students will produce extensive college level writing and requires completion with a minimum grade of “C.” |
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| PHI 2002 |
3 hrs., 3 crs. |
| Introduction to Modern and Contemporary Philosophy |
Prerequisite: ENC 1101 with a minimum grade of "C. (Meets Area II Humanities requirement.)
This course is an introduction to aims and methods of philosophy through a survey of Western thought from the modern to the contemporary world. The course deals with major philosophical problems treated in the works of such philosophers as Descartes, Locke, Hume, Kant, Hegel, Nietzsche, Dewey, Sartre, and Russell. This course is a Gordon Rule Writing course where students will produce extensive college level writing and requires completion with a minimum grade of “C.” |
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| PHI 2600 |
3 hrs., 3 crs. |
| Ethics |
Prerequisite: ENC 1101 with a minimum grade of "C. (Meets Area II Humanities requirement.)
This course is a critical evaluation of the major theories of moral values. Throughout the course, emphasis is on the application of theory to contemporary ethical problems. This course is a Gordon Rule Writing course where students will produce extensive college level writing and requires completion with a minimum grade of “C.” |
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| PHI 2635 |
3 hrs., 3 crs. |
| Biomedical Ethics |
Prerequisite: ENC 1101 with a minimum grade of "C. (Meets Area II Humanities requirement.)
A study of the controversial ethical issues that arise within the practice of medicine and within biomedical research. Case studies and thought experiments will be used to explore the moral and professional responsibilities of those working in the medical profession. Topics include patient relationship, abortion, infertility, genetics, cloning, euthanasia, organ transplant and health care reform. This course is a Gordon Rule Writing course where students will produce extensive college level writing and requires completion with a minimum grade of “C.” |
PHOTOGRAPHY
| PGY 2401C |
6 hrs., 3 crs. |
| Photography I |
$36.00 lab fee |
| Basic photographic composition and photographic skills; operation of the camera, techniques of developing and printing, and history and criticism of photography approaches as they relate to personal expression. |
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| PGY 2410C |
6 hrs., 3 crs. |
| Photography II |
$36.00 lab fee |
| Emphasis on the development of a personal approach to photographic interpretation through refinement of technical skills and experimentation. Double printing, texture printing, solarization, and toning are some of the techniques used. Color photography and the zone system are covered. |
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| PGY 2801C |
6 hrs., 3 crs. |
| Digital Photography I |
$52.00 lab fee |
| Basic photographic composition and photographic skills; operation of the digital camera; techniques of computer manipulation; printing; and history and criticism of photography approaches as they relate to personal expression. (First priority will be given to students whose program requires photography.) |
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| PGY 2802C |
6 hrs., 3 crs. |
| Digital Photography II |
$52.00 lab fee |
Prerequisite: PGY 2801C.
Intermediate photographic composition and photographic skills; intermediate and advanced techniques of computer manipulation; printing; and history and criticism of photography approaches as they relate to personal expression (First priority will be given to students whose program requires photography.) |
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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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