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English (Writing) |
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ENGW 367 - Creative Writing Workshop-Special Topics
Emphasizes the writing of a specific genre (such as young adult literature, literary journalism, or science fiction) through workshops run by the student participants and supervised by the professor in a conventional creative writing format. Includes reading and discussion of contemporary writers. May be repeated for credit with different instructors or topics.
Prerequisite(s): ENGW 167 or instructor consent.
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ENGW 368 - Playwriting Workshop
Through the reading of plays and multiple workshops, students write a full-length script.
Prerequisite(s): ENGW 167 or instructor consent.
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ENGW 369 - Screenwriting Workshop
Credit(s): 4
Through the reading of screenplays, watching of films, and multiple workshops, students write a full-length screenplay.
Prerequisite(s): ENGW 167 or instructor consent.
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ENGW 374 - Editing Essentials
Focuses on editing writing at three levels: for correctness (grammar and punctuation); for precision (unity, order, coherence, emphasis, language); and for style (syntax, levels of detail, tone, diction, voice). Students will perform close analysis of surface features of their own and professional writing, and they will complete exercises designed to strengthen their ability to edit writing at the three levels mentioned above. This course is especially appropriate for students preparing to be teachers or engage in any profession that requires writing.
Prerequisite(s): ENGW 140.
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ENGW 377 - Studies in Professional Writing
Credit(s): 4
Studies select topics, genres, and practices in professional writing. Topics may include writing for digital media, writing for communities, business writing, and journalistic writing. Each class involves both theoretical study and skills development.
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ENGW 380 - Language Studies: Readers and Writers
Credit(s): 4
Investigates the dynamics of language from historical, sociological, and rhetorical perspectives. Students will learn the best tools for understanding language and for editing their own work and that of others.
Prerequisite(s): ENGW 140.
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ENGW 394 - Winter with the Writers
Conducted in conjunction with the visiting authors series, whose work will be the focus of study. Includes biographic research and critical studies in papers and panels in advance of writers’ visits. Provides opportunity to meet these writers and discuss their work in master classes. Offers opportunity to combine an academic experience with a deeper involvement in the literary community on the campus. Prerequisite: Instructor consent.
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ENGW 396 - Journal Production
Credit(s): 4
Examines the genre of the literary journal, including practical experience in reading, discussion, selection, and editing of material for the journal. Students review online submissions, readings on the journal theme, and participate in class discussion. Examines past issues of the journal and other national journals, discussing principles of design, content, and aesthetics. Requires final project based on the call for papers for the current issue. Prerequisite: 300-level ENGW Workshop or instructor consent.
Prerequisite(s): ENGW 167 or instructor consent.
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ENGW 397 - Internship in Writing
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ENGW 460 - The Writer’s Portfolio
Credit(s): 4
Examines issues for students serious about keeping writing in their lives. Assists students in defining themselves as writers, framing their work for the public, and balancing the desire for voice with the need for professionalism. May also introduce an editing process for correctness (grammar, punctuation), precision (unity, coherence, emphasis), and style (syntax, voice, tone).
Prerequisite(s): 300-level ENGW Workshop (ENGW 361, ENGW 362, ENGW 363, ENGW 367, ENGW 368, or ENGW 369) or instructor consent. May be repeated for credit with different instructors.
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ENGW 467 - Advanced Creative Writing Workshop
Credit(s): 4
Focuses on readings and writing in a chosen genre. Frequent deadlines and critiques in a workshop atmosphere emphasizing individual instruction. Revision and submission of works encouraged.
Prerequisite(s): 300-level ENGW Workshop (ENGW 361, ENGW 362, ENGW 363, ENGW 367, ENGW 368, or ENGW 369) or instructor consent. May be repeated for credit with different instructors.
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ENGW 482 - Writing for Publication
Credit(s): 4
Identifies the demands/restrictions of various publications (newspapers, magazines, literary journals, literary contests, etc.) Students conduct research on the genre, style, and audience of specific publications, write queries and proposals, and submit to at least two publications.
Prerequisite(s): A 300-level ENGW workshop (ENGW 361 , ENGW 362 , ENGW 363 , ENGW 367 , ENGW 368 , or ENGW 369 ) or instructor consent. Check course restrictions and update. May be repeated for credit with different instructors.
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Environmental Studies (includes Geology and Geography courses) |
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ENV 115 - Oceanography
A study of oceanography with special emphasis on seawater composition and circulation, marine geology, marine biology, and economic resources. Includes a history of ocean studies, present development, and the future potentials of the oceans.
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ENV 120 - Fundamentals of Environmental Studies
A survey of biological principles which include the structure and function of cells; plant and animal physiology and anatomy; development; genetics; diversity of forms; ecology; and evolution.
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ENV 130 - The Geosphere with Lab
Introduces the study of geology, earth science, and ecological systems.
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ENV 189 - The Environmental Crisis in its Cultural Context
Weighs humanity’s responsibility to nature, technocratic drift of society, and conflicts between material and environmental values. Traces development of a mechanistic worldview and reemergence of an organic or holistic perspective.
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ENV 191 - Humanscapes
Humanscapes is a study of the environmental and psychological factors that we rely on to make sense of our cities and neighborhoods. This course also examines the failure of modern communities to provide a common life that connects humans to each other and the landscape. The steps needed to rectify this dilemma and create communities that are easy to understand, yet continually stimulating, is the final component of this course.
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ENV 201 - Introduction to Historic Preservation
This course provides an introduction to issues of historic preservation. Topics include the history and language of the movement, governmental agencies and their activities, adaptive reuse, and architectural history. Research involving historical written sources, maps, photos, and oral history will be used in class assignments.
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ENV 206 - Caribbean Environmental History
Studies clash among American, European, and African cultures in East Indies. Views contemporary and historical geography of Florida, Mexico, and the Caribbean in light of Spanish conquest, native assimilation, and African colonization.
Prerequisite(s): ENV 189 or LAC 200 (offered in College of Liberal Arts only).
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ENV 212 - Florida Water Resources
Florida water resources are most important ecologically as well as economically. What are the characteristics of Florida’s varied water resources? How fragile are they? Can we safely develop adjacent to these resources? These questions will be considered for Florida’s lakes, rivers, ground water, swamps, marshes, and estuaries. The physical, chemical and biological properties of Florida’s water resources along with how Florida’s weather and climate affect those resources will be explored. Also water resource laws and policies will be covered. With field trips.
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ENV 215 - Topics in Environmental Studies
Introduces subdisciplines. Varies from year to year.
May be repeated for credit.
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ENV 216 - Ecology with Lab
Explores relationships of organisms and environments, including population, community, and ecosystem ecology. Focuses on aquatic and terrestrial systems of Central Florida. Lab required.
Prerequisite(s): Junior/senior status. ENV 120 and ENV 130 .
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ENV 220 - Field Botany with Lab
Examines taxonomy, evolution, ecology, and the environmental significance of local flora through directed observation, identification, and experimental analysis. Students describe and identify plant specimens obtained in the field and interpret evolutionary and ecological relationships among plant groups. Mandatory field labs in Florida’s natural environment and climate.
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ENV 222 - Sustainable Agriculture
The course explores the rise of local and regional food systems in North America and examines changes taking place in Central Florida.
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ENV 250 - Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
A project-based course that examines the use of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) in the mapping of land, and how to use GIS to make well-informed decisions regarding land use.
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ENV 270 - Environmental Literature
Features poets, novelists, and essayists who have spoken out strongly for preservation of the environment: Whitman, Thoreau, Emerson, Burroughs, Muir, Austin, Carson, and Abbey.
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ENV 284 - Marine Biology
Introduces ecology, systematics, biogeography, and behavior of marine organisms from floating (planktonic) organisms through swimming and bottom-dwelling forms, with emphasis on organisms of Florida coasts and Caribbean. Includes lab and fieldwork.
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ENV 289 - Nature in the City
Takes up the problems of environmental degradation and alienation–separation of humans from nature–in American cities. Traces efforts of design professionals beginning with Frederick Law Olmsted to harmonize urban and natural worlds.
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ENV 300 - Land Use Controls
Law defines both property rights and the limitations placed on property use. This course analyzes how our growth can best be managed to promote the public welfare, reduce social costs and protect property rights. Florida’s Growth Management Act and its application in Central Florida will provide a major focus for the class. Emerging techniques including new urbanism, sustainable communities, transit-oriented development, and fiscal impact analysis will also be introduced.
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ENV 302 - Traditional Town Planning
Explores the historical basis, principles and practice of Traditional Town Planning as an alternative to conventional, auto-oriented development and suburban sprawl. Examines the importance of neighborhood structure, transportation alternatives and community identity as essential components of sustainable development. Includes field trip to model communities.
Prerequisite(s): Two ENV or GMS courses.
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ENV 303 - Citizen Participation and Community Dynamics
This course examines the components that make a community work. Case studies and local projects are studied to find out how communities function and what makes them unique. Since citizen participation operates at the most fundamental level of American democracy, students are also introduced to the communication tools and techniques for resolving conflict and building consensus.
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ENV 310 - Ecological Restoration
Analysis of the origins and evolution of ecological restoration. Field trips and field projects supplement the classroom experience, which will analyze restoration projects in a variety of settings.
Prerequisite(s): ENV 130 or ENV 289 .
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ENV 320 - Aquatic Biology with Lab
Develops an awareness of the complex nature of the aquatic environment and the diversity of life in this medium. It starts with an exploration of the physical and chemical factors operating in the aquatic environment; then the most important groups of plants and animals are studied. Finally the individual groups are put together as populations and communities and the applied side of biology is examined through a short study of water-pollution biology. With laboratory and field trip.
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ENV 325 - Natural Habitats of Central Florida
Investigates complex interactions between climate, landforms, soils, plants, and animals. Teaches ecosystem mapping techniques.
Prerequisite(s): ENV 120 or ENV 130
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ENV 327 - Principles and Methods in Environmental Analysis
Introduces students to techniques of environmental field analysis and regulatory requirements. Covers regulatory criteria (i.e. wetland delineation), standards and guidelines for environmental assessments, and site analysis and sampling techniques. Students will also critique project case studies in groups to emphasize the problem-solving techniques employed at environmental firms and agencies.
Prerequisite(s): ENV 220 .
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ENV 348 - Sustainable Development
Explores both theoretical and actual development strategies that are ecologically and socially acceptable.
Prerequisite(s): One ENV or GMS course.
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ENV 362 - Environmental Politics
This course will examine the diverse influences and interests that shape environmental policy, with special emphasis on the role of the media. The presidential election will provide a unique opportunity to see how these influences and interests actually play out in the present political climate.
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ENV 380 - American Environmental History
Follows the changing patterns of land and resource use. Examines the displacement of Native Americans, expansion of the frontier, the progressive conservation movement, and development of contemporary environmentalism.
Prerequisite(s): ENV 189 . Previously offered as ENV 280.
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ENV 386 - Environmental Law
Introduces the interpretation and application of federal, state, and local environmental regulations in the U.S. Focuses on national and local land-use planning and federal judicial response to environmental problems past and present. Covers air and water pollution, dredge-and-fill laws, historic preservation, toxic-waste, and growth management regulations. Recommended: ENV 120 and ENV 189 .
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ENV 389 - Environmental Planning
Provides an understanding of competing demands for urban growth and development and needs to conserve and protect limited natural resources. Concludes with environmental issues in Central Florida.
Prerequisite(s): Junior/senior status. ENV 220 , and ENV 189 or ENV 289 .
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ENV 390 - Culture and Landscape
Analyzes American landscapes and human cultures that created them, particularly intensive development that has radically altered natural systems.
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Healthcare Management |
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HSL 135 - U.S. Health Law
This major course provides an overview of the legal aspects of the U.S. health system. It is a basic survey course that covers a wide range of important issues in health law, including physician-patient relations, access to health care, informed consent to medical treatment and basic medical malpractice suits against physicians.
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HSL 200 - U.S. Health Systems
This course provides students with an understanding of the current American health care system including its history and evolution. The structure of the health care system, financing of health care, provider components, and the legal and regulatory framework within which our system operates will be addressed. The American system will be compared to health care systems globally and national issues such as public health, consumerism, access to and quality of care, health care reform, pay for performance, and managed care organizations will be discussed.
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HSL 295 - Special Topics in Health Services Management
Credit(s): 4
This course was developed as an elective course in the major and minor health services management and leadership curriculum. Topics will focus on trends that impact health services managers and leaders.
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HSL 300 - Health Informatics and Quality Control
This course will provide basics concepts of the theory, development, management, adoption and use of information systems in clinical, administative and financial health settings and stress the impact of technology on outcomes and quality of health services.
Prerequisite(s): HSL 200 .
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HSL 315 - Health Services Management, Organizational Behavior, and Leadership
This course provides a discussion of the principles of health services management and leadership and how organizational behavior plays a role in succesful health leadership.
Prerequisite(s): HSL 200 or permission of instructor.
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HSL 325 - Human Resources in Health Services Management
This course deals with assessing the need for and the supply of professional and other personnel. Functions include recruitment, selection, training, compensation, and evaluation of such personnel and examining ways to evaluate productivity and monitor accountability for results.
Prerequisite(s): HSL 200 or permission of instructor.
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HSL 335 - Health Services Marketing
This course deals with the processes of deciding what healthcare services to offer, which groups of consumers to serve, where the services should be provided, how services should be promoted to potential consumers & providers, and how prices for services should be determined. This course will also focus on social marketing which persuades consumers with high risk health behavior to change this behavior. There will be a community health project related to social marketing that the students will implement based on the needs of the community health organization.
Prerequisite(s): HSL 200 .
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HSL 355 - Health Services Budgeting
This course deals with the planning, development, establishment, analysis, and assessment of financial management processes for an organization’s capital, budget, accounting, and related reporting systems.
Prerequisite(s): HSL 200 or permission of instructor.
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HSL 397 - Health Services Management Practicum
The practicum is designed to provide students a carefully monitored experience in an approved healthcare organization. Students may (1) select an internship from a list of opportunities generated by Career Services; (2) seek approval of a site of their own choosing (following Rollins’ guidelines), or (3) propose an independent study or project for approval by a member of the HSL faculty.
Prerequisite(s): Senior standing
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HSL 400 - Health Strategic Management and Leadership
This course is the capstone course for the health services management and leadership undergraduate major. Based on the learning outcomes of major courses, this capstone course will provide the tools for strategic planning management in the health services industry.
Prerequisite(s): Senior standing
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History |
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HIS 120 - Decades of Decision
Introduces the study of history through an examination of the political, economic, social, intellectual, and cultural events of a specific ten-year period (chosen by the instructor). Appropriate for nonmajors. BASED ON INSTRUCTOR: Chambliss (U.S.), Strom (U.S.), Norris (Teaches both U.S. and Latin America courses. Consult with professor for regional designations, Ewing (Europe), Yao (Asia).
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HIS 130 - History of a City
Introduces historical study through the examination of the political, economic, social, intellectual, and cultural history of a particular city (chosen by the instructor). Appropriate for non-majors. BASED ON INSTRUCTOR: Chambliss (U.S.), Strom (U.S.), Norris (Teaches both U.S. and Latin America courses. Consult with professor for regional designations, Ewing (Europe), Yao (Asia).
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HIS 140 - African-American History I
Colonial Era to Reconstruction: Surveys the political, social, and economic issues shaping African- American experiences from the colonial period to Reconstruction.
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HIS 141 - African-American History II
Reconstruction to Present Day: Surveys the political, social, and economic issues shaping African- American experiences from the Reconstruction Era to present day.
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HIS 362 - Foreign Policy in the Western Hemisphere
Presents patterns, themes, and developments in foreign policy, with emphasis on 20th century. BASED ON INSTRUCTOR: Chambliss (U.S.), Strom (U.S.), Norris (teaches both U.S. and Latin America courses. Consult with professor for regional designation.)
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HIS 363 - Hitler and Nazi Germany
Through lectures, readings, and video presentations, this course explores the life, career, and “meaning” of Hitler. Special emphasis is given to aspects of Nazi racial policies, Hitler’s foreign policy goals, and his role in World War II.
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HIS 365 - Topics in History
Probes narrow topic in American or modern European history.
May be repeated for credit. BASED ON INSTRUCTOR: Chambliss (U.S.), Strom (U.S.), Norris (Teaches both U.S. and Latin America courses. Consult with professor for regional designations), Ewing (Europe), Yao (Asia).
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HIS 368 - Anatomy of a Revolution
A comparative study of revolutionary activity in England during the seventeenth century and America and France in the eighteenth century. The impact of intellectual, social, and political forces in each instance will be analyzed and contrasted with the other revolutionary movements.
Suitable for nonmajors.
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HIS 375 - Aspects of War
Topics to Vary: Examines the political, social, economic, and personal impact of warfare. What has caused and resulted from this most brutal of human struggles? Conflict under consideration will vary according to the instructor as will the particular emphasis of the material covered. BASED ON INSTRUCTOR: Chambliss (U.S.), Strom (U.S.), Norris (Teaches both U.S. and Latin America. Consult with professor for regional designations), Ewing (Europe), Yao (Asia).
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HIS 383 - The Decline of Europe
Explains the cultural and intellectual impact of Europe’s loss of equilibrium and hegemony after 1914. Touches upon the effect of WWI, rise of totalitarianism, sensation of anomie, disintegration of colonial empires, WWII, and Holocaust.
Suitable for nonmajors.
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Humanities |
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HUM 300 - Public Art, Private Lives
Considers the intersection of the public and private lives and works of the Bloomsbury Group, a collection of artists, writers, and social scientists who, in the early twentieth century, changed intellectual thought in Britain.
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HUM 303 - Humanities: Ancient
Western Civilization has its inception in the ancient world. We will study the art, architecture, philosophy and literature of classical Greece, seeing how they differed and developed from previous cultures, how they were transformed in Roman civilization, and what impact they have made on the modern world.
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HUM 304 - Humanities: Medieval and Renaissance
The close of ancient Roman civilization corresponds to the rise of Christian culture in Western Europe. This time, which we call the beginning of the Middle Ages, saw the Christian Church, with its changing theological positions, become the sole arbiter of style, techniques, and subject in the arts and literature. This aesthetic dynasty began to diminish in the late Middle Ages until classicism and humanism re-emerged in the Western civilization during the Italian Renaissance. In this course students will investigate the development of Medieval theology and Renaissance humanism to determine how this changing relationship between mankind and its god influenced Western creativity.
Prerequisite(s): ENGW 140 or equivalent.
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HUM 305 - Humanities: Classicism and Romanticism
Between 1650 and 1850 two conflicting modes of thought influenced the humanities. Prior to 1790 the classical tradition predominated, while after 1790 the romantic came to prominence, yet neither succeeded in overwhelming the other. This course explores the impact of these two traditions on the history of the period 1650-1850, especially on art, music, literature, and philosophy. First, we will explore the underlying philosophy of these two traditions and their various means of expression. We will then observe the impact of classicism on the enlightenment and the factors which created a shift to romanticism in post-revolutionary Europe.
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HUM 306 - Humanities: Modern Period
This course will focus on the art, literature, music and philosophy of the twentieth century. We will cover early modernism, postwar existentialism, the avant-garde as well as new voices in poetic protest.
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HUM 317 - Middle Eastern Humanities
This interdisciplinary course covers topics such as Middle Eastern religions, philosophy, literature, architecture, visual arts, and music. The course’s primary objective is to understand the contemporary Middle East by analyzing the cultural and historical influences.
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HUM 395 - Topics in Humanities
Introduces subdisciplines. Varies from year to year.
Previously offered as HUM 315 May be repeated for credit
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Information Technology |
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IFT 101 - Information Fluency: Library & Web Research
Credit(s): 1 semester hour of credit
This course is an introduction to library and web research resources. Through discussions, exercises and class projects, students will develop fluency with information and research processes.
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IFT 106 - Using the World Wide Web for Research
Credit(s): 1 semester hour. CR/NC
Designed to help students learn how to find information for academic research. Also explores Web resources for professional and personal use. Objectives are to sharpen research abilities, critical thinking, and term paper writing skills by researching, selecting, and evaluating web sites. Exercises require use of the library and WWW resources. Assumes knowledge of basic Windows functions including use of scroll bars, mouse, and menus.
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IFT 107 - Using PowerPoint and Computer Graphics
Credit(s): 1 semester hour. CR/NC
Students will learn to use Microsoft PowerPoint and graphics techniques for creating effective classroom presentation. Final project: classroom presentation. Assumes knowledge of basic Windows functions including use of scroll bars, mouse and menus.
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IFT 109 - Using Access for Data Collection and Analysis
Credit(s): 1 semester hour. CR/NC
Microsoft Access will be used to show how information is stored and retrieved for use in data collection and analysis. Assumes knowledge of basic Windows functions including use of scroll bars, mouse and menus.
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IFT 110 - Using Excel Spreadsheets Effectively
Credit(s): 1 semester hour. CR/NC
Students will learn how to use Microsoft Excel to solve problems that might be expected in liberal arts courses. Basic math skills required. Final project. Student cannot receive credit for both IFT 110 and Spreadsheets for Accounting. Assumes knowledge of basic Windows functions including use of scroll bars, mouse and menus.
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IFT 112 - Creating Web Home Pages
Credit(s): 1 semester hour. CR/NC
Students will learn the basic skills necessary to create Web pages, including the incorporation of computer graphics into pages. Students will create their own home pages as a final project. Assumes knowledge of basic Windows, Netscape & Rollins Novell systems.
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IFT 113 - Creating Home Web Pages II
Students will use high-level Web tools such as FrontPage, Dreamweaver and others to create advanced Web applications.
Prerequisite(s): IFT 112 or consent.
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IFT 116 - Special Topics/Information Technology
Students will work independently with an instructor to develop specialized skills such as database, Perl, CGI, other Web programming tools, or other topics as agreed to by student and instructor.
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IFT 117 - Interactive Learning Technology
Explores the use of new interactive learning technologies (i.e. clickers, smartboards) in the academic setting. Focuses on pedagogically sound incorporation of these technologies into instruction. Students who complete this course will be equipped to prepare a variety of engaging presentations in all academic and professional fields. They will also be able to engage audiences in interactive learning experiences in a wide range of academic and processional areas.
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IFT 120 - Design with Photoshop
Credit(s): 1 semester hour. CR/NC
Students will learn to use the features of Adobe PhotoShop image-editing software to create and manipulate graphics for print and the Web. Format will be class meetings and online assignments. Students will be expected to work independently. Final project.
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IFT 130 - Information Technology Lab 1
Credit(s): 1 semester hour. CR/NC
Course will provide instruction to student employees on the operation of the campus network, email, Web systems as well as general computer knowledge. It will also help students to cope with working in stressful situations, responding to requests for assistance by phone and in person and research problems.
Prerequisite(s): IT assistants only.
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IFT 300 - Digital Video I
Explores video capturing, editing and exporting through hands-on integrated use of digital cameras, VHS, CDs and DVDs. Video editing software will be used to create transitions and effects.
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IFT 301 - Digital Video II
Presents advanced video editing techniques using industry standard software, as well as non-linear and non-literal use of images and video.
Prerequisite(s): IFT 300 .
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Interdisciplinary Studies |
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INT 200 - Introduction to Liberal Studies
A liberal arts education offers the best preparation for graduates to pursue meaningful lives and productive careers. Through interdisciplinary study and community engagement, this course will help new students to understand the critical thinking skills central to an applied liberal arts education. Students are expected to complete this course during the first six courses at Rollins.
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International Affairs |
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INAF 301 - International Relations: 21st Century Challenges
This course covers contemporary international relations, including the reaction to terrorism in 2001; economic globalization and international trade; human rights and immigration issues; and concerns about climate change.
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INAF 305 - Global Macro Analysis
This course will apply the tools of strategic investment and risk management to the examination of emerging opportunities and threats in the international political economy. Major issues in international affairs and macroeconomics—sovereign debt crises, terrorism, vulnerabilities in world trade, resource wars—will be examined using a multi-disciplinary approach.
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INAF 311 - Politics of Israel & Palestine
Students will focus on critical issues of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, surrounding the failed Oslo peace talks. But they also learn about the conflict’s origins in earlier events surrounding the Holocaust. It is essential to comprehend these origins to understand what is happening today.
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INAF 322 - Islam, Culture and Politics
An introduction to Islam and Islamic history. Analyses the diverse phenomena of Islamist politics in the Middle East and North Africa. Countries explored include Egypt, Iran, Turkey, Jordan, and Algeria. Will also consider Afghanistan, Iraq, Palestine, Lebanon, Saudi Arabia, Tunisia, and Yemen.
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INAF 328 - Wars of Oil-Rich Arab Kings
Credit(s): 4
Political economic analysis of Saudi Arabia, UAE, and Qatar’s aims since the 2011 revolutions in Syria, Yemen, Egypt, Libya, and Bahrain. In 2018, Saudi Arabi a murdered famous Washington Post journalist Jamal Khashoggi who revealed dark stories about Middle East wars involving US policies under presidents Obama and Trump.
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INAF 330 - Theory and Cases in Foreign Policy
Credit(s): 4
This course offers students an understanding of foreign policy theory, actors, and cases. After first considering theoretical and historical perspectives on foreign policy, we will apply those theories to real life examples, like the Cuban Missile Crisis, climate change, and diplomacy and protection in Syria.
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INAF 335 - Global Human Trafficking
Human trafficking, also known as slavery and forced servitude, is a growing concern both internationally and domestically - with Orlando ranked third in the nation for reports . This course will help students gain a better understanding of contemporary human trafficking in global affairs by considering cases, reports, and firsthand accounts.
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INAF 350 - Public International Law
Credit(s): 4
This course offers an overview of international law and legal frameworks. It will explain the role of non-state actors in internatinal law, map out patters of interactin between law and politics, and discuss compliance issues. Topics include internatinal treaties and legislation, nongovernmental organizations, human rights, environmental protection and world trade.
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INAF 352 - International Human Rights
Credit(s): 4
The concept that people have rights because they are human, and not because they are the citizens of a given state is relatively new. This course considers how nations and international organizations protect people from arbitrary interference with life, liberty and equal treatment of the law and how interpretations vary across countries and cultures. Specific human rights challenges will receive special attention.
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INAF 395 - Topics in International Affairs
Credit(s): 4
Topics vary
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INAF 459 - Seminar: Politics of Middle East Violence
This seminar covers the causes and consequences of political violence and conflict in the Middle East, including state warfare and terroism. Students learn baic research design and methodology while working on a self-chosen semester project.
Prerequisite(s): Second-year standing and above.
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INAF 495 - Topics in International Affairs
Introduces subdisciplines. Varies from year to year.
May be repeated for credit
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Leadership |
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LDR 101 - Peer Mentor Training
Credit(s): 2
This course will provide students with a hands-on leadership development experience through extensive training and experiential-based activities. Students will gain knowledge on student support services, wellness resources, and college policies and procedures that will enable them to best support our students.
Prerequisite(s): Instructor consent
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LDR 201 - Peer Mentorship
Credit(s): 1
Peer mentors will apply the training received in LDR 101 to provide support to new incoming and academically at-risk students through academic success planning, community engagement, and resource and policy guidance to help them become better acclimated to the campus community. Peer mentors will create a safe and inclusive environment and propose opportunities for campus involvement. Offered CR/NC only.
Prerequisite(s): LDR 101
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LDR 260 - Foundations of Leadership
Foundations of Leadership and Citizenship introduces students to the study of leadership, social change, and service learning from both theoretical and practical perspectives. The course explores leadership in relation to individuality, group dynamics, social justice, and community engagement. Through readings, case studies, reflective journals, and group work, students examine leadership as an inclusive, relational process through which individuals, organizations, and systems can create social change. This course culminates in a portfolio demonstrating the students’ personal assessment and experiential understanding of leadership and citizenship.
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LDR 261 - Leadership and Citizenship in Action
This course builds upon a theoretical understanding of leadership, social justice, social change, and service by fostering collaboration among students in the class and with their communities through diversity and community education, community service, skills training, and facilitation opportunities. Students continue to synthesize their concepts of leadership through portfolios, reflection journals, and papers that describe their personal leadership models and gain the additional knowledge, skills, and resources to function as responsible leaders and engaged members of the Rollins College and Central Florida communities. This course culminates in a portfolio demonstrating the students’ personal assessment and experiential understanding of leadership and citizenship.
Prerequisite(s): LDR 260 .
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LDR 390 - Personalized Leadership Capstone
This capstone experience synthesizes students’ understanding of leadership and citizenship and incorporates a service-learning experience focusing on students’ personal concept of leadership and its application through a sustainable community project. With the guidance of a faculty advisor and a community mentor, each student designs and implements a community-based project demonstrating the application of responsible leadership and engaged citizenship. Students finalize their portfolio from previous leadership courses. Additionally, students present their projects to an applicable audience.
Prerequisite(s): LDR 260 and LDR 261
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MAT 103 - Quantitative Reasoning
Covers collection of data and analysis of everyday quantitative information using spreadsheets or statistical packages. Touches upon population vs. sample, parameter versus statistic, variable type, graphs, measures of center and variation, regression analysis, and hypothesis testing.
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