FCCJ College Catalog 2001-2002

		2001-2002 Catalog
		The Associate in Science and Associate in Applied Science Degree

Preparation for a Career Florida Community College at Jacksonville offers a comprehensive series of business, health, engineering and industrial related, fashion marketing, interior design, distributive, public service and other programs designed to fulfill the career education needs of the community’s citizens and employers. Advisory committees help Florida Community College at Jacksonville create programs and courses to prepare today’s youth and adults for the world of work. The advisory committees are made up of civic-minded representatives of business, industry, government, health agencies, public service and labor. Career and technical education programs are designed to prepare students who, at the completion of a program of study listed in this section of the catalog, are planning to enter a chosen career at the semi-professional level. The Associate in Science degree program may also articulate into the bachelor’s degree in a related field of study at a state public university, based on specific program articulation agreements. Associate in Applied Science degrees are available in some programs, and provide the same career preparation as Associate in Science degrees. Associate in Applied Science programs are not designed to transfer to a four-year institution, but may articulate under special agreements between the College and the university system. For individuals wishing to spend less than two years in career preparation, college credit certificate programs are also available in several areas. The program manager or program chairperson with the approval of the dean of instruction may prescribe deficiency courses, which are necessary for successful completion of the associate in science degree. If students are veterans, a copy of the recommendation must be submitted to the FCCJ Veterans Affairs Office for certification completion. The program manager or program chairperson with the approval of the dean of instruction may approve another elective or professional course not listed as an approved elective in the associate in science or associate in applied science degree curriculum, which will apply toward associate in science or associate in applied science degree completion. If students are veterans, it is necessary that such course substitution be submitted to the Veterans Affairs Office for certification completion. A record of the approval will be maintained in their file. Program Location Not all of the career and technical education A.S. or A.A.S. degree programs are available at each of the College’s four campuses. However, the General Education Requirements and many of the elective, professional and other required courses are available at all campuses as well as at selected off-campus centers and sites. Graduation Requirements In order to be awarded the associate in science or associate in applied science degree, students must have met the following requirements: earned a Florida Community College at Jacksonville cumulative grade point average of 2.0 (C) at FCCJ on all courses attempted, (Institution GPA), earned an all-college cumulative grade point average of 2.0 (C) on all courses attempted, including transferred credits, (All cumulative GPA), completed at least 25 percent of credit semester hours of the required program at FCCJ, and completed the General Education Requirements and required courses as set forth in the College catalog or as approved by the dean of instruction. (The health education programs of study may require a "C" grade or better in professional courses.) A minimum of 60 semester hours is required for this degree, of which at least 15 semester hours must be General Education Requirements. NOTE: Students are cautioned to pay particular attention to the following statements. Graduation dates will be the date at the end of the college term in which the students complete the academic requirements for the degree or certificate for which students are applicants. (The removal of an incomplete grade does not affect students’ graduation dates, since the grade change is effective as of the end of the term in which the incomplete grade was assigned rather than the term in which the incomplete work was made up.) Students who expect to complete the coursework under the terms of the catalog in effect during the term of their first registration must graduate within four years after the year of first registration in a college credit program. A total of five years is allowed. Accordingly, students who enter under this catalog must graduate by the end of the Summer Term 2004, or they will be expected to meet the requirements of subsequent years. Changes to requirements as may be mandated by law or by rule of the FCCJ District Board of Trustees may supersede this provision. The General Education Requirements may be taken on any FCCJ campus or center. Many courses in this catalog have prerequisite and/or corequisite courses which are listed in the course descriptions. Students are advised to be guided by these requirements. Students who place into college preparatory courses are required to complete designated college preparatory courses with a grade of "C" or better regardless of program of study. Students enrolling in associate in applied science programs must pass all sections of the placement test before award of an A.A.S. degree, regardless of the degree program’s general education requirements. Degree-seeking students whose native language is not English, who fall below a designated cutoff score on the English as a second language (ESL) entry placement test, will be required to take ESL courses with EAP prefix prior to registering for other college credit classes. The level of these courses will be determined by the entry placement scores. Individual exceptions will be determined by the ESL program manager. Degree-seeking students identified as non-native speakers must take an English as a second language (ESL) placement test prior to taking the College’s standard course placement test. Students who place into ESL, as determined by the test, must complete ESL courses before registering for other college credit classes. Non-degree seeking college credit students who plan to take English or reading courses must also meet these requirements. Exceptions to these requirements can be made by the ESL program manager or designee. General Education Requirements A minimum of 15 semester hours of general education is required for all associate in science degree programs of study. Up to 15 semester hours of general education may be required for all associate in applied science degree programs of study. The following subject areas shall be included in each program in the manner specified: I. Communication — Three semester hours ENC 1101, English Composition I II. Social and Behavioral Sciences — Three semester hours Area A DEP 2004, Human Growth and Development DEP 2401, Adult Psychology PSY 1012, General Psychology SOP 1002, Human Relations SOP 1502, Dynamics of Behavior SYG 2000, Introductory Sociology SYG 2010, Social Problems Area B AMH 2010, United States History to 1865 ISS 1120, Origins of American Society (Economic, Political and International Institutions) POS 2041, American Federal Government III. Mathematics — Three semester hours* MAT 1033, Intermediate Algebra MGF 1106, Mathematics for Liberal Arts I MAC 1105, College Algebra MAC 1140, Precalculus Algebra MAC 1114, College Trigonometry MAC 2233, Calculus for Business and Social Sciences MAC 2311, Calculus With Analytic Geometry I IV. Humanities — Three semester hours* HUM 2021, Humanities Forum HUM 2211, Humanities: The Foundations HUM 2236, Humanities: Mainstreams of Cultures, 15th to 20th Century HUM 2251, Humanities: 20th Century Cultural Perspectives HUM 2410, Humanities of Asia HUM 2450, Humanities in the Americas HUM 2472, Intercultural Explorations V. General Education Elective — Three semester hours Area A Computer Sciences: CGS 1060, Introductory Computer Concepts CGS 1570, Microcomputer Application Area B Communication: ENC 1102, English Composition II ENC 2210, Technical Report Writing OST 2335, Applied Business Communications SPC 2600, Fundamentals of Speech Communication Area C Biological Sciences: BSC 1005, Life in Its Biological Environment BSC 2085C, Human Anatomy and Physiology I BOT 1010C, Botany BSC 2010C, Principles of Biology I BSC 2050, Biology of Environmental Systems Area D Physical Sciences: AST 1002, Introduction to Astronomy CHM 1020, Chemistry for Liberal Arts CHM 1025C, Introduction to General Chemistry CHM 1032C, Principles of General Chemistry CHM 2045C, General Chemistry and Qualitative Analysis I GLY 1001, Earth and Space Science GLY 1010, Physical Geology ISC 1001, Fundamentals of Natural Science MET 1010, Meteorology PHY 2048C, Physics I With Calculus PHY 2053C, General Physics I PSC 1341, Physical Science VI. Specialization and Related Contextual Course/Competencies (minimum of 45 semester credits) consisting of specialization courses/competencies which may include technical knowledge (theory), technical skills (lab) and/or advanced and professional courses. A minimum of 60 semester hours is required for the associate in science and associate in applied science degree. Most programs require more. Lists of additional courses required are set forth in individual degree programs. The total credit hours listed for each individual program are minimum hours required for program completion. General Electives for Associate in Science and Associate in Applied Science Degree Program The following is a list of general electives, which are applicable to a number of programs. ACG 2021, Financial Accounting ADV 2000, Advertising APA 1001, Applied Accounting BAN 2501, Money and Banking BUL 2131, Business Law I — The Legal Environment of Business BUL 2242, Business Law II CCJ 2250, Constitutional Law CGS 1003, Introduction to Using Microcomputers CGS 1060, Introductory Computer Concepts CGS 1100, Microcomputer Applications for Business and Economics CGS 1564, Introduction to Windows CGS 1570, Microcomputer Application CGS 1580, Introduction to Desktop Publishing CGS 2512, Spreadsheet Concepts and Practices CGS 2525, Introduction to Multimedia CGS 2542, Database Concepts for Microcomputers CGS 2555, Introduction to the Internet CGS 2571, Advanced Microcomputer Applications CIS 2321, Information Systems ECO 2013, Principles of Economics I ECO 2023, Principles of Economics II ENC 1102, English Composition II ENC 2210, Technical Report Writing FIN 2000, Principles of Finance FIN 2100, Personal Finance GEB 1011, Introduction to Business MAC 2233, Calculus for Business and Social Sciences MAN 2021, Principles of Management MAN 2300, Human Resources Management MAN 2522, Quality Management MAN 2590, Materials Management MAR 1011, Principles of Marketing MKA 1021, Salesmanship OST 1051, Personal Preparation for Business Careers OST 1100, Keyboarding/Introduction to Word Processing OST 1108, Keyboard Skill/Speed Building OST 1324, Business Mathematics Using Calculators OST 1355, Introduction to Records Management OST 1384, Introduction to Customer Service OST 1581, Professional Development in the Work Environment OST 2335, Applied Business Communications OST 2771, Word Processing for Windows I OST 2773, Word Processing for Windows II OST 2812, Desktop Publishing Using Word Processing QMB 2100, Business Statistics RMI 1521, Principles of Insurance SLS 1371, Portfolio Development for Prior Learning STA 2023, Elementary Statistics TRA 1010, Principles of Transportation Selective Access Programs Dental hygiene, emergency medical services (EMS) technology, emergency medical technology (EMT), histotechnology, medical laboratory technology, nursing, paramedic, physical therapist assistant and respiratory therapy programs are selective access programs and have special selection and admission criteria and procedures which may be obtained from the program office as listed in this catalog. University Transfer Students who intend to transfer to a state university upper division upon receipt of the associate in applied science degree must satisfy certain additional requirements before being accepted for transfer. These requirements do not affect the award of the associate in applied science (A.A.S.) degree by Florida Community College at Jacksonville but do affect the ability of the senior institution to accept students with the A.A.S. degree. Students with A.S. or A.A.S. degrees who plan to transfer to a state university should contact a counselor to determine any additional requirements necessary for transferring. Degree and Certificate Programs \| Catalog Contents