Daytona State College course offerings and descriptions are grouped alphabetically under the applicable discipline title, not under the department or division of the college through which they are offered.

Prerequisite courses require a grade of "C" or higher unless otherwise specified.

Within the specific disciplines, courses are listed alphabetically by the course prefix and number. Not all courses are offered in all semesters, or at all campuses. For current offerings, please check Course Availability Search or contact the registration offices at all Daytona State campuses.

The course prefixes to discipline areas guide will help you locate your courses by prefix, course, or discipline area.

All courses follow the Florida Statewide Course Numbering System.

Note: FA, SP, SU denotes the semester the course is usually taught.

PLEASE CLICK ON THE COURSE TITLE TO SEE COURSE REQUISITES AND LAB FEE REQUIREMENTS.

Course Prefix: A B C D E F [G] H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W

Department: A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T

GEB - General Business
GEO - Geography
GER - Foreign Language (German)
GLY - Geology
GRA - Graphic Arts

GEB - General Business

GEB1011 Introduction to Business, 3.0 sem hrs
Business in the modern political, social, and economic environment. Topics include entrepreneurship, accounting, finance, management, economics, and marketing. This course will help satisfy the graduation requirements of the Associate of Arts (A.A.) degree. FA, SP, SU

GEB2351 International Business Practice Firm, 3.0 sem hrs
An introduction to international trade theories and practices including exporting, importing, and countertrade. International monetary systems and cultural differences affecting trade are explored. FA, SP

GEB2430 Business Ethics, 3.0 sem hrs
The purpose of this course is to direct the student toward a professional level of ethical awareness and decision-making in business. A review of the historical origins of ethics and value systems and their influence on various cultures is included. Different ethical values are compared and reviewed in relation to current ethics issues and cases. This course contributes to satisfying the Gordon Rule (State Rule 6A-10.030) writing requirement. This course will help satisfy the graduation requirements of the Associate of Arts (A.A.) degree. FA, SP, SU

GEB2905 Directed Study in Business, 1.0-4.0 sem hrs
Directed Study in Business FA, SP, SU

GEB2949 Cooperative Education Experience in Business, 1.0-4.0 sem hrs
Cooperative Education Experience in Business FA, SP, SU

GEB3213 Business Writing, 3.0 sem hrs
This course emphasizes the basics of business writing while reviewing the various kinds of written business correspondence. Students are expected to integrate business decision making and analytical thinking skills into the content. Students must be able to determine solutions to problem-based exercises. PR: ENC 1101 or equivalent; junior level status or permission of the chair is required. (This course number was formerly GEB 3212). FA, SP, SU

GEB3905 Directed Study in Business Writing, 1.0-4.0 sem hrs
Directed Study in Business Writing. FA, SP, SU

GEB4891 Strategic Management and Decision Making, 4.0 sem hrs
This course emphasizes strategic planning and strategy implementation in an organization. Students learn how to perform internal and external audits, identify problems, formulate goals and objectives, develop action plans, and evaluate the effectiveness of the outcome of the plan. Case studies are used to promote decision-making abilities. PR: Senior level status or permission of the chair is required.

GEB4930 Selected Topics in Management, 3.0 sem hrs
Current topics, issues, and trends pertinent to supervisors and managers are discussed. PR: Senior level status or permission of the chair is required.

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GEO - Geography

GEO2000 World Geography, 3.0 sem hrs
A study of the Earth in spatial terms, place names of major countries and world regions, maps, globes and physical-human phenomena of environments and places. This course contributes to satisfying the Gordon Rule (State Rule 6A-10.030) writing requirement. This course will help satisfy the graduation requirements of the Associate of Arts (A.A.) degree. FA, SP, SU

GEO2420 Cultural Geography, 3.0 sem hrs
A descriptive study of the location and distribution of people in the world and their cultural characteristics, including: language, religion, and how people use resources and earn their livings. This course contributes to satisfying the Gordon Rule (State Rule 6A-10.030) writing requirement. This course will help satisfy the graduation requirements of the Associate of Arts (A.A.) degree. FA, SP, SU

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GER - Foreign Language (German)

GER1120 Elementary German I Concentrated, 3.0 sem hrs
Introductory course to the German language and culture for students who have limited or no knowledge of German. Instruction is based on the fundamentals of grammar principles and on the communicative approach with activities designed to develop reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills while promoting cultural awareness. Includes three-hour class instruction and two-hour language laboratory. Prerequisite: Appropriate placement scores or successful completion of college prep courses.) This course will help satisfy the graduation requirements of the Associate of Arts (A.A.) degree. FA

GER1120L Elementary German I Concentrated Lab, 1.0 sem hrs
Introductory course to the German language and culture for students who have limited or no knowledge of German. Instruction is based on the fundamentals of grammar principles and on the communicative approach with activities designed to develop reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills while promoting cultural awareness. Includes three-hour class instruction and two-hour language laboratory. Prerequisite: Appropriate placement scores or successful completion of college prep courses.) This course will help satisfy the graduation requirements of the Associate of Arts (A.A.) degree. FA

GER1121 Elementary German II Concentrated, 3.0 sem hrs
A continuation of GER 1120/1120L to develop basic German conversation, reading, and writing skills. Study all tenses and grammar fundamentals. Includes three-hour class instruction and two-hour language laboratory. This course will help satisfy the graduation requirements of the Associate of Arts (A.A.) degree. SP

GER1121L Elementary German II Concentrated Lab, 1.0 sem hrs
A continuation of GER 1120/1120L to develop basic German conversation, reading, and writing skills. Study all tenses and grammar fundamentals. Includes three-hour class instruction and two-hour language laboratory. This course will help satisfy the graduation requirements of the Associate of Arts (A.A.) degree. SP

GER2220 Intermediate German Reading and Conversation I, 3.0 sem hrs
Intermediate level course designed to enhance the student's knowledge of the German language and culture through grammar analysis of newspaper articles, short cultural and literary readings, and discussions of such material to develop communicative competency. Includes three-hour class instruction and two-hour language laboratory. This course will help satisfy the graduation requirements of the Associate of Arts (A.A.) degree. FA

GER2220L Intermediate German Reading and Conversation I Lab, 1.0 sem hrs
Intermediate level course designed to enhance the student's knowledge of the German language and culture through grammar analysis of newspaper articles, short cultural and literary readings, and discussions of such material to develop communicative competency. Includes three-hour class instruction and two-hour language laboratory. This course will help satisfy the graduation requirements of the Associate of Arts (A.A.) degree. FA

GER2221 Intermediate German Reading and Conversation II, 3.0 sem hrs
A continuation of GER 2220/2220L to complete the second year sequence of the intermediate course in German language and culture. Instruction is designed to strengthen communicative and written skills with emphasis on oral and written expression while studying aspects of German history and literature. Includes three-hour class instruction and two-hour language laboratory. This course will help satisfy the graduation requirements of the Associate of Arts (A.A.) degree. SP

GER2221L Intermediate German Reading and Conversation II Lab, 1.0 sem hrs
A continuation of GER 2220/2220L to complete the second year sequence of the intermediate course in German language and culture. Instruction is designed to strengthen communicative and written skills with emphasis on oral and written expression while studying aspects of German history and literature. Includes three-hour class instruction and two-hour language laboratory. This course will help satisfy the graduation requirements of the Associate of Arts (A.A.) degree.SP

GER2905 Directed Study in German, 1.0-4.0 sem hrs
Directed Study in German (Prerequisite: Appropriate placement scores or successful completion of college prep courses.) FA, SP

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GLY - Geology

GLY2010 Physical Geology, 3.0 sem hrs
Detailed study of the materials comprising the earth's crust and interior and the forces acting to change its surface; the origin of continents and ocean basins in light of recent geologic research. This course will help satisfy the graduation requirements of the Associate of Arts (A.A.) degree. FA,SP

GLY2010L Physical Geology Lab, 1.0 sem hrs
Mandatory Laboratory portion of GLY 2010. Detailed study of the materials comprising the earth's crust and interior and the forces acting to change its surface; the origin of continents and ocean basins in light of recent geologic research. This course will help satisfy the graduation requirements of the Associate of Arts (A.A.) degree. FA,SP

GLY2100 Historical Geology, 3.0 sem hrs
This course covers the general principles of historical geology with emphasis on evolution of Earth and life through time. Topics include an overview of the rock cycle and plate tectonic theory, with emphasis on stratigraphic principles, the fossil record, evolutionary theory, and paleogeographic map interpretation. This course will help satisfy the graduation requirements of the Associate of Arts (A.A.) degree. SP

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GRA - Graphic Arts

GRA1158 Digital Graphics Fundamentals, 3.0 sem hrs
This course covers vector illustration graphics software for graphic design and digital media applications. FA, SP

GRA1171 Advertising Design, 3.0 sem hrs
A study of the principles & psychology of advertising design, campaigns & layout in areas of print, outdoor, point-of-purchase, direct response & television. Emphasis is on original concept. Effective techniques and presentation through text, typography, illustration and photography are investigated. SP

GRA1204 Digital Publishing Fundamentals, 3.0 sem hrs
This course covers page layout and electronic publishing software for graphic design and digital media applications. FA, SP

GRA1206 Typography, 3.0 sem hrs
This course covers typographic design, typographic illustration, type terminology, type specifying and digital typesetting. Emphasizes choice and use of appropriate type in a variety of design contexts. FA, SP

GRA1543 Graphic Design Studio I, 3.0 sem hrs
An overview of the design industry and the methods of graphic design and visual communications. Covers the application of graphic design production tools and the design process with an emphasis on conceptualization and visualization. (Prerequisite: Permission of assistant chair.) FA, SP

GRA2109 History and Aesthetics of Design, 3.0 sem hrs
The course traces the development of graphic design and cites the major contributions to the development of contemporary graphic design practice and aesthetics. FA

GRA2114 Graphic Design Studio II, 3.0 sem hrs
An advanced study of specific conceptual, aesthetic, and production problems in graphic design. Application of design process to advanced layout problems. Management, project research and presentation issue are introduced. FA, SP

GRA2184 Portfolio Development, 3.0 sem hrs
A portfolio development class covering essential preparation for career entry into the graphic design, digital media and digital television industry. Areas covered include personal presentation skills, employment materials and creative work samples. This class should be completed in the student's final semester of study. FA, SP

GRA2201 Digital Pre-Publishing, 3.0 sem hrs
Advanced study of digital workflow, print production methods and materials, digital makeready, and electronic publishing. Covers color management, image and file preparation, and pre-flighting for print and electronic media. FA

GRA2511 Corporate Design, 3.0 sem hrs
A study of corporate image and identity design, development and implementation. Emphasizes choice and use of symbols, and appropriate application in stationery packages, corporate manuals, and collateral items. FA

GRA2545 Publication Design, 3.0 sem hrs
An advanced study of specific conceptual, aesthetic and production problems in graphic design for publication. SP

GRA2746 Illustration, 3.0 sem hrs
Course provides the student with training in the techniques of professional advertising and editorial illustration and covers a variety of traditional styles and mediums. FA

GRA2905 Directed Study in Graphic Design, 1.0-4.0 sem hrs
Arranged with individual instructor to explore special areas of interest. FA, SP, SU

GRA2949 Cooperative Education Experience in Graphic Design, 1.0-4.0 sem hrs
Cooperative Education Experience in Graphic Design FA, SP, SU

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