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Course Descriptions
READING
| College Preparatory Reading |
| The following are developmental courses not intended to satisfy any part of the college-level reading requirements and do not count as part of the required hours for graduation. A minimum grade of "C is required to progress to the next course. |
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| REA 0001 |
4 hrs., 3 crs. |
| Reading Skills I |
| The first level of an intensive improvement program designed to upgrade each student's level of reading comprehension. Required of students who score below the prescribed state levels on the Gulf Coast Community College placement test. Must be passed with a minimum grade of "C. (A developmental course that does not satisfy General Education requirements or count toward required hours for graduation.) |
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| REA 0002 |
4 hrs., 3 crs. |
| Reading Skills II |
Prerequisite: Satisfactory score on the Gulf Coast Community College placement test or completion of REA 0001 with a minimum grade of "C.
The second level of an intensive improvement course designed to upgrade each student's level of critical reading and thinking skills. Must be passed with a minimum grade of "C. (A developmental course that does not satisfy General Education requirements or count toward required hours for graduation.) |
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| College-Level Reading |
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| REA 1930 |
3 hrs., 3 crs. |
| Special Topics in Reading |
Prerequisite: Satisfactory English score on the Florida College Entry-Level Placement Test or completion of REA 0001 with a minimum grade of “C.” This course may be used as an alternative to REA 0002 as a prerequisite for ENC 1101.
In order to meet the reading prerequisite for ENC 1101 or any other college level course requiring a reading prerequisite, students who are substituting REA 1930 for REA 0002 must take and pass the REA 0002 exit exam and pass the course with a “C” or place into college reading by means of the CPT. This course may be used as a college-level elective. A course that focuses on developing and refining reading skills primarily through reading and responding to full-length, thematically related works. |
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| REA 2205 |
3 hrs., 3 crs. |
| College-Level Reading Techniques |
Prerequisite: Eligibility for ENC 1101.
Techniques of increasing reading speed, expanding vocabulary, and heightening comprehension level. Designed for students who wish to improve their college-level reading skills. Qualifies as an elective course in the A.A. degree program and as an English requirement in some A.S. degree programs. |
REAL ESTATE
| #REE 1040 |
4 hrs., 4 crs. |
| Real Estate Principles, Practices, and Law |
| (Required by the Real Estate Commission for eligibility to take the salesman's exam.) A study of the accepted principles and practices in real estate. field. The nature of the business, real estate ownership, contracts, titles, deeds, costs and mortgages instruments discussed for an overall view of present practices. A presentation of real property ownership and the principal commercial and financial transactions involved. Includes real estate law. |
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| #REE 2041 |
5 hrs., 5 crs. |
| Real Estate Broker |
Prerequisite: Approval by the Real Estate Commission.
(Required by the Real Estate Commission for eligibility to take the broker's exam.) A study of brokerage, advertising, selling, property insurance, real estate instruments, liens, leases, property management, plan reading, city planning and zoning. |
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| #REE 2081 |
1 hr., 1 cr. |
| License Renewal |
Prerequisite: Hold real estate salesman's or broker's license.
New and updated information to real estate personnel. Meets license renewal requirements. |
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| #REE 2085 |
3 hrs., 3 crs. |
| Post-Licensure Course for Salesmen |
Prerequisite: Real Estate Salesman registered after January 1, 1989.
Real estate finance, appraising, property management, and the economics of real estate. (Meets license renewal requirements.) |
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| #REE 2180 |
5 hrs., 5 crs. |
| FREAB Licensed Residential Appraisal Course I |
| A thorough coverage of the residential appraisal process. Includes uniform standards of professional appraisal practices, an introduction to property, bundling of property rights, interest in property of others, transfer of property interests, deeds, real estate contracts, mortgage contracts, lending, and underwriting, introduction to market analysis, appraisal mathematics, preliminary analysis, site and improvement analysis, comparable-sales analysis, cost-depreciation analysis, appraisals of attached and manufactured housing, and appraisal reports. (Successful completion is necessary to obtain certification as a Registered/Licensed Appraiser in Florida.) |
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| #REE 2302 |
2 hrs., 2 crs. |
| FREC Post-Licensing Broker's Course II |
Prerequisite: Hold current Florida Real Estate Broker's license.
Provides new and updated information on investment and finance. (Brokers licensed after January 1, 1989, must successfully complete the course to renew broker's license.) |
RELIGION
| REL 2000 |
3 hrs., 3 crs. |
| Introduction to Religion |
Prerequisite: ENC 1101 with a minimum grade of "C. (Meets Area II Humanities Requirement.)
Introduction to the academic study of religion. The student will investigate a wide range of religious phenomena from the major world religious traditions. 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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| REL 2121 |
3 hrs., 3 crs. |
| Introduction to Religion in America |
Prerequisite: ENC 1101 with a minimum grade of "C. (Meets Area II Humanities Requirement.)
This course is an historical inquiry into the ideological origins and social context of American religious life. Emphasis is placed upon the rich diversity of American religious life through an examination of American originals (e.g., native Americans, Mormons, Christian Scientists, Seventh-Day Adventists), imported religions (e.g., Protestantism, Catholicism, Islam, Judaism, Buddhism), and pop culture religion. 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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| REL 2300 |
3 hrs., 3 crs. |
| Religions of the World |
Prerequisite: ENC 1101 with a minimum grade of "C. (Meets Area II Humanities Requirement.)
A study of primitive and the living religions of Hinduism, Jainism, Sikhism, Buddhism, Confucianism, Taoism, Judaism, Shinto, Zoroastrianism, Islam, and Christianity. 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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| # Applies only to A.S. degree, A.A.S. degree, and certificate programs. |
| + Minimum grade of "C" required. |
| = PSAV course. |
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