Biology 105/115 (lab) -- Jason Oakes
4 credit hour course- The content of this college course covers broad concepts of the scientific method, biological chemistry, and the molecular and cellular basis of life. Includes the topics of cell structure, energetics and metabolism, molecular genetics, Mendelian inheritance, and cell reproduction, with selected applications at the tissue and organ levels of organization. Required for majors, minors, and collaterals in biology, health physics majors, and pre-nursing majors. Recommended for other science majors and middle level education majors who have an emphasis in science. The lab portion of this college course is a practical examination of life science topics through experimental procedures with instruction on laboratory equipment and techniques.
Biology 102 -- Jason Oakes
4 credit hour course- This is a college course that studies the classification of organisms and structural and functional considerations of all Kingdoms (particularly major phyla as well as viruses). Vertebrate animals and vascular plants are emphasized. Prerequisite: BIO 101/BIO 105
Chemistry 110 -- Offered onsite at FDTC
4 credit hour course- This is the first course in a sequence which includes the following topics: atomic and molecular structure, nomenclature and equations, properties, reactions and states of matter, stoichiometry, gas laws, solutions, and equilibria.
Chemistry 111 -- Offered onsite at FDTC
4 credit hour course- This course is a continuation of the study of atomic and molecular structure, nomenclature and equations, properties, reactions and states of matter, stoichiometry, gas laws, solutions, and equilibria. Other topics included are kinetics, thermodynamics, and electrochemistry. Prerequisite: CHM 110
College 103 -- Michelle Ward
3 credit hour course- This college course may include selected topics such as career planning, study skills, stress management, tutoring, group guidance, and other subjects to facilitate student success. This course is required for students enrolled in dual credit college courses.
Computer Applications 170 -- DHS teacher + FDTC online Instructor
3 credit hour course- This college course introduces microcomputer applications software, including word processing, data bases, spreadsheets, graphs, and their integration.
Economics 210 -- DHS teacher + FDTC online instructor
3 credit hour course- This college course includes the study of fundamental principles and policies of a modern economy to include markets and prices, national income accounting, cycles, employment theory and fiscal policy, banking and monetary controls, and the government's role in economic decisions and growth.
English 101 (English Composition I) -- DHS teacher + FDTC online instructor
3 credit hour course- This is a course in which students will study composition in conjunction with appropriate literary selections with frequent theme assignments to reinforce effective writing. A review of standard usage and the basic techniques of research are also presented.
English 102 (English Composition II) -- DHS teacher + FDTC online instructor
3 credit hour course- This is a course in which the following topics are presented: Development of writing skills through logical organization, effective style, literary analysis and research. An introduction to literary genre is also included. Prerequisite: ENG 101.
English 201 (American Literature I) -- DHS teacher + FDTC online instructor
3 credit hour course- This is a course in which the following topics are presented: the study of American Literature from the Civil War to the present with emphasis on major writers and periods. Prerequisite: ENG 102.
History 103 -- Michelle Ward
3 credit hour course- This college course is a general survey of European civilization from its ancient origins to the French Revolution with emphasis on major social, economic, intellectual, and political developments.
History 104 -- Michelle Ward
3 credit hour course- This college course is a general survey of European civilization from the French Revolution to the present with emphasis on major social, economic, intellectual, and political developments.
Introduction to Theater 101 -- DHS teacher + FDTC online instructor
3 credit hour course- This college course includes the appreciation and analysis of theatrical literature, history, and production.
Math 110 (College Algebra) -- Shankar Perumal
3 credit hour course- This college course includes the following topics: polynomial, rational, logarithmic, and exponential functions; inequalities; systems of equations and inequalities; matrices; determinants; and solutions of higher degree polynomials.
Math 111 (College Trigonometry -- DHS teacher + FDTC online instructor
3 credit hour course- This college course includes the following topics: trigonometric functions; trigonometric identities; solution of right and oblique triangles; solution of trigonometric equations; polar coordinates; complex numbers, including DeMoivre's Theorem; vectors; conic sections; and parametric equations.
Math 120/134 - (Probability and Statistics)-- DHS teacher + FDTC online instructor
3 credit hour course- This college course includes the following topics: introductory probability and statistics, including organization of data, sample space concepts, random variables, counting problems, binomial and normal distributions, central limit theorem, confidence intervals, and test hypothesis for large and small samples; types I and II errors; linear regression; and correlation.
Math 130 (Elementary Calculus)-- DHS teacher + FDTC online instructor
3 credit hour course- This college course includes the following topics: differentiation and integration of polynomials, rational, logarithmic, and exponential functions; and interpretation and application of these processes. Prerequisite: MAT 110.
Introduction to Philosophy 101 -- DHS teacher + FDTC online instructor
3 credit hour course- This college course includes a topical survey of the three main branches of philosophy - epistemology, metaphysics, and ethics - and the contemporary questions related to these fields.
Philosophy 110 (Ethics)-- DHS teacher + FDTC online instructor
3 credit hour course- This college course is a study of the moral principles of conduct emphasizing ethical problems and modes of ethical reasoning.
Political Science 201 -- DHS teacher + FDTC online instructor
3 credit hour course- This college course is a study of national governmental institutions with emphasis on the Constitution, the functions of executive, legislative and judicial branches, civil liberties and the role of the electorate.
Psychology 201 -- Jennifer Hooks
3 credit hour course- This college course will present a survey of facts and principles from a variety of fields ranging from the study of principles and conditions facilitating individual development to the perspective of psychology as an academic discipline. Areas of study include developing better study habits, ESP, Piaget’s child development stages, common emotional problems of adolescents, crime, mental illness, child abuse and death. Instructional activities include classroom discussion, videos and case study analysis. Course requirements will include reading assignments, projects, interviews, reports, and a discovery research project.
Sociology 101 -- DHS teacher + FDTC online instructor
3 credit hour course- This college course emphasizes the fundamental concepts and principles of sociology, including culture, socialization, interaction, social groups and stratification, effects of population growth, and technology in society and social institutions.
Spanish 101 -- Johanna Gomez
4 credit hour course- This college course is a study of the four basic language skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing, including an introduction to the Hispanic cultures.
Spanish 102 -- Johanna Gomez
4 credit hour course- This college course continues development of the basic language skills and the study of the Hispanic cultures. Prerequisite: SPA 101.
Spanish 201 -- DHS teacher + FDTC online instructor
4 credit hour course- This college course is a review of Spanish grammar with attention given to more complex grammatical structures and reading difficult prose. Prerequisite: SPA 102
Spanish 202 -- DHS teacher + FDTC online instructor
4 credit hour course- This course continues a review of Spanish grammar with attention given to more complex grammatical structures and reading more difficult prose. Prerequisite: SPA 201
Speech 205 (Public Speaking)-- DHS teacher+ FDTC online instructor
3 credit hour course- This college course is an introduction to principles of public speaking with application of speaking skills.
Teacher Cadet -- Vickie Longo
3 credit hour course- The Teacher Cadet Program is an introduction to the teaching profession and designed to encourage students to consider teaching as a career. The program also exposes students to educational issues so they may make sound decisions as voting members of society. Students experience education through class discussions, observations, a variety of independent projects, participation in public school classrooms, and interactions with successful administrators and teachers.
World Geography 102-- DHS teacher + FDTC online instructor
3 credit hour course- This college course includes a geographical analysis of the regions of the world, i.e. North and South America, Europe, Australia, Asia, and Africa. Diversity of each region is emphasized by examining its physical environment, natural resources, social, cultural, economic, and political systems.