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1200 W. International Speedway Blvd. Daytona Beach, Florida 32114 (386) 506-3000 |
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.
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.
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.
SBM - Management (Small Business)
SCE - Science Education
SLS - Student Life Skills
SOP - Psychology
SPC - Speech Communication
SPN - Foreign Language (Spanish)
SSE - Social Studies Education
STA - Statistics
STS - Surgical Technology Studies
SYG - Sociology
SBM - Management (Small Business)
SBM2000 Small Business Management,
3.0 sem hrs
A step-by-step presentation of how to manage and operate a small business. The areas covered include developing a business plan, securing financing, site location, and marketing. FA, SP
SCE - Science Education
SCE3310 Teaching Science in the Elementary School,
3.0 sem hrs
The course is designed to provide the preservice teacher with the knowledge and skills to be an effective elementary science teacher. Field service in the public schools is required.
SCE4360 Science Instructional Analysis,
4.0 sem hrs
This course is designed to provide the preservice science teacher with the necessary knowledge and skills to become a reflective and effective science teacher in the 6-12 setting. This course requires field service in the public schools.
SLS - Student Life Skills
SLS1122 Student Success,
3.0 sem hrs
Designed to increase student success through the development of academic and life skills. Topics include study techniques, test anxiety, memory techniques and personal development. FA, SP, SU
SLS1225 Human Potential,
3.0 sem hrs
Exploration of students values, talents, and abilities which direct ones life in relationship to educational planning, career decisions, personal goals and other human relation skills. FA, SP, SU
SLS1261 Dynamics of Student Leadership Development,
3.0 sem hrs
The course is designed to introduce students to the dynamics of organizational behavior, with emphasis on the relationship between self and group in the leadership process. The course functions as an interactive "leadership laboratory," in which students explore leadership in relation to individuality, group dynamics, career development and community engagement. Topics include personal and group goal-setting, self-affirmation, conflict resolution, team-building; theories and styles of leadership. FA, SP, SU
SLS2304 Career Exploration,
1.0 sem hrs
Structured for self-paced individualized career exploration. Includes systematic review of Career Center library materials and use of computer-based career development programs. FA, SP, SU
SLS2363 Adults in Transition,
3.0 sem hrs
Designed to assist adults in finding more personal satisfaction and financial reward in the job market. It focuses on the relationship between self-understanding and potential careers. FA, SP
SLS3355 Orientation to BS in Education Programs,
0.0 sem hrs
The purpose of this course is to introduce students to the Education Department processes and overall expectations for disposition for teaching. Students will learn the use of the College's online portfolio system (Livetext), how coursework relates to their meeting the Florida Department of Education requirements for teacher certification, and how to ensure they remain a satisfactory candidate for graduation. This course requires the students to purchase access to the Livetext software program. (Prerequisite: Admission to BS in Education Program.)
SOP - Psychology
SOP2002 Introduction to Social Psychology,
3.0 sem hrs
The function of individuals in social groups, with emphasis upon communications, persuasion, attitudes and other practical applications. FA, SP
SOP2772 Psychology of Human Sexuality,
3.0 sem hrs
A study of the psychological, biological, psychosocial and cultural aspects of human sexuality. (Prerequisite: Appropriate placement scores or successful completion of college prep courses.) FA, SP
SOP2905 Directed Study in Social Psychology,
3.0 sem hrs
Directed Study in Social Psychology (Prerequisite: Appropriate placement scores or successful completion of college prep courses.) FA, SP, SU
SPC - Speech Communication
SPC2511 Argumentation and Debate,
3.0 sem hrs
The principles of argumentation, including analysis, evidence, inference and refutation, and their application to issues of current public interest through the practice of team debates. FA
SPC2608 Oral Communications/Research/Presentation Skills,
3.0 sem hrs
Basic principles of speech communication, including practice with various types and methods of oral expression. This course contributes to satisfying the Gordon Rule (State Rule 6A-10.030) writing requirement. FA, SP, SU
SPN - Foreign Language (Spanish)
SPN1120 Elementary Spanish I Concentrated,
3.0 sem hrs
Introductory course to the Spanish language and culture for students who have limited or no knowledge of Spanish. 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.) FA, SP,SU
SPN1120L Elementary Spanish I Concentrated Lab,
1.0 sem hrs
Introductory course to the Spanish language and culture for students who have limited or no knowledge of Spanish. 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.) Lab fee: $5. FA, SP,SU
SPN1121 Elementary Spanish II Concentrated,
3.0 sem hrs
A continuation of SPN 1120/1120L. Instruction is based on the fundamentals of grammar principles and on the communicative approach with activities designed to further develop reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills while promoting cultural awareness. Includes three-hour class instruction and two-hour language laboratory. (Prerequisite: Successful completion SPN 1120/1120L or appropriate placement scores.) FA, SP, SU
SPN1121L Elementary Spanish II Concentrated Lab,
1.0 sem hrs
A continuation of SPN 1120/1120L. Instruction is based on the fundamentals of grammar principles and on the communicative approach with activities designed to further develop reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills while promoting cultural awareness. Includes three-hour class instruction and two-hour language laboratory. (Prerequisite: Successful completion SPN 1120/1120L or appropriate placement scores.) Lab fee: $5. FA, SP, SU
SPN2220 Intermediate Spanish Reading and Conversation I,
3.0 sem hrs
A continuation of SPN 1121/1121L. Instruction for the Intermediate level is based on the fundamentals of grammar principles and on the communicative approach with activities designed to enhance and further develop reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills while continuing to promote cultural awareness. Includes three-hour class instruction and two-hour language laboratory. (Prerequisite: Successful completion SPN 1121/1121L or appropriate placement scores.) FA, SP
SPN2220L Intermediate Spanish Reading and Conversation I Lab,
1.0 sem hrs
A continuation of SPN 1121/1121L. Instruction for the Intermediate level is based on the fundamentals of grammar principles and on the communicative approach with activities designed to enhance and further develop reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills while continuing to promote cultural awareness. Includes three-hour class instruction and two-hour language laboratory. (Prerequisite: Successful completion SPN 1121/1121L or appropriate placement scores.) Lab fee: $5. FA, SP
SPN2221 Intermediate Spanish Reading and Conversation II,
3.0 sem hrs
A continuation of SPN 2220/2220L. Instruction for the Intermediate level is based on the fundamentals of grammar principles and on the communicative approach with activities designed to strengthen reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills while continuing to promote cultural awareness. Includes three-hour class instruction and two-hour language laboratory. (Prerequisite: Successful completion SPN 2220/2220L or appropriate placement scores.) FA, SP
SPN2221L Intermediate Spanish Reading and Conversation II Lab,
1.0 sem hrs
A continuation of SPN 2220/2220L. Instruction for the Intermediate level is based on the fundamentals of grammar principles and on the communicative approach with activities designed to strengthen reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills while continuing to promote cultural awareness. Includes three-hour class instruction and two-hour language laboratory. (Prerequisite: Successful completion SPN 2220/2220L or appropriate placement scores.) Lab fee: $5. FA, SP
SPN2905 Directed Study in Spanish,
1.0-4.0 sem hrs
(Prerequisite: Appropriate placement scores or successful completion of college prep courses.)
SPN2949 Cooperative Education Experience in Spanish,
1.0-4.0 sem hrs
Cooperative Education Experience in Spanish FA, SP, SU
SSE - Social Studies Education
SSE3312 Teaching Social Studies,
3.0 sem hrs
This course provides both practical and theoretical knowledge about teaching social studies to all children in the elementary school. The course requires field experience in a public school.
STA - Statistics
STA2023 Elementary Statistics,
3.0 sem hrs
Topics include: A survey of descriptive statistics and graphs, probability, random variables, confidence intervals, hypothesis testing, sampling, types of distributions, correlation and regression, and statistical applications. (Prerequisite: Placement through Daytona State College Placement test or passed MAC1105 or MGF 2106 with grades "C" or better, or permission of chairperson). Lab Fee: $15. FA, SP, SU
STA4024 Statistics II,
3.0 sem hrs
Topics include: Estimation and hypothesis testing of means, proportions, and variances, an introduction to analysis of variance, simple and multiple linear regression, an analysis of count data: chi-square and contingency tables, and nonparametric methods. (Prerequisite: Passed STA2023 with grade "C" or better or permission of chairperson.) FA, SP, SU
STS - Surgical Technology Studies
STS0003 Introduction to Surgical Technology,
2.03 voc hrs
An introduction to the medical, legal, ethical and psychological aspects of health care during surgical intervention. Aseptic techniques employed to guard against disease and infection, with methods to combat them. FA
STS0120 Surgical Specialities I,
2.03 voc hrs
Introduction to various surgical specialties and procedures along with specified human anatomy of the area where the surgical procedure is performed. FA
STS0121 Surgical Specialities II,
2.77 voc hrs
Introduction to additional surgical specialties and specific human anatomy of the area in which the surgical procedure is performed. SP
STS0122 Surgical Specialities III,
1.0 voc hrs
Introduction to the final group of complex surgical specialties and procedures along with specific anatomy of the area where the surgical procedure is performed. SU
STS0155 Surgical Techniques and Procedures,
3.2 voc hrs
A supervised, well-structured laboratory learning experience in the specialized field of operating room services and patient care. FA
STS0155L Surgical Techniques and Procedures Lab,
3.2 voc hrs
A supervised, well-structured laboratory learning experience in the specialized field of operating room services and patient care. FA
STS0255L Surgical Procedures Clinical I,
6.4 voc hrs
Introduction as a surgical technologist by practicing learned skills and acquiring additional skills in clinical affiliate facilitys operating rooms in various surgical specialties and procedures. FA
STS0256L Surgical Procedures Clinical II,
12.5 voc hrs
Intermediate participation as a surgical technologist by practicing learned skills and acquiring additional skills in clinical affiliate facilitys operating rooms in various surgical specialties and procedures. SP
STS0257L Surgical Procedures Clinical III,
5.2 voc hrs
Advanced participation as a surgical technologist by practicing learned skills and acquiring additional skills in clinical affiliate facilitys operating rooms in various surgical specialties and procedures. SU
STS0949 Cooperative Education Training Assignment in Surgical Technology,
1.0-4.0 voc hrs
Cooperative Education Training Assignment in Surgical Technology FA, SP, SU
SYG - Sociology
SYG2000 Introduction to Sociology,
3.0 sem hrs
A systematic and scientific study of social behavior, including social organization, culture, deviance, cultural behavior and social institutions. This course contributes to satisfying the Gordon Rule (State Rule 6A-10.030) writing requirement. FA, SP, SU
SYG2010 Social Problems and Deviance,
3.0 sem hrs
A study of major social problems and deviance in American society emphasizing causes, consequences and means of coping with these conditions. FA, SP
SYG2430 The American Family,
3.0 sem hrs
Investigation of the issues, changes and trends surrounding the contemporary American family. Findings from the field of family sociology will be compared to life experiences of students. FA, SP
SYG2905 Directed Study in Sociology,
3.0 sem hrs
Directed Study in Sociology FA, SP, SU