DESCRIPTIONS Botany BOT 2010C Introductory Botany. F, SS. Credits: 3. Structures and functions of cells, tissues, and organs of flowering plants. Students with credit in APB 2150/BSC 2005 or equivalent or BSC 2010 may not register for credit in this course, but should take BOT 2011. (B) BOT 2011C Plant Diversity. S, SS. Credits: 4; Prereq: Introductory college biology/botany course or equivalent. Survey of major plant groups with regard to structure, life histories and uses accompanied by a laboratory showing the diversity of plants in the world. (B) BOT 2710 Practical Plant Taxonomy. F. Credits: 3. An introductory course in plant taxonomy, including consideration of principles of systematic botany, nomenclature and classification, but emphasizing identification. A student completing this course should be able to identify the common ferns, fern allies, gymnosperms, and flowering plants of field and garden. (B) BOT 2800C Plants in Human Affairs. F, S. Credits: 3. The role of plants in the development of civilization, and the influence of plants on world history, politics, economics, and culture. A survey of useful and harm- ful plants and plant products. (B) BOT 3143C Local Flora. F, S, SS. Credits: 3; Prereq: BSC 2010C or equivalent. Laboratory observation of the gross features of vascu- lar plants and practice in the use of keys to identify plants. Elementary ecology of principal types of plant communities in northern Florida. Field trips. (B) BOT 3303C Introductory Vascular Plant Morphology. SS. Credits: 4; Prereq: BOT 2011C or equivalent. Comparative study of vascular plants with the distinc- tive morphological and anatomical features of each group being noted. Consideration is given to the ori- gin of land plants, fossil and primitive vascular plants, and the evolution of plant organs. (B) BOT 3503 Introductory Plant Physiology. S. Credits: 4; Prereq: BOT 2010C or BSC 2010-2011C or BSC 2005/APB 2150 and BSC 2006/APB 2151. CHM 2046C. Coreq: BOT 3503L (or laboratory may be taken in subsequent term). The chemical organization, cellular organization, metabolism, nutrition, and growth of the higher plants. BOT 3503L Introductory Plant Physiology Laboratory. S. Credits: 2; Coreq: BOT 3503. Laboratory experiments to accompany BOT 3503. BOT 4053 Practical Experience in Teaching Botany. F, S, SS. Credits: 2; Prereq: normally senior status with recom- mendations from two faculty members, including the course instructor. May be repeated with change of content or course up to a maximum of 4 credits. Participation in teaching lower division botany courses with practical experience in instructional pro- cedures, testing and grading, course and laboratory preparation, and laboratory assistance. BOT 4905 Individual Studies in Botany. F, S, SS. Credits: 2 to 4; Prereq: at least eight hours of botany. May be repeated with change of content up to a maximum of 4 credits (i.e., a total of 8 credits). Qualified students and an instructor choose a particu- lar problem for study. Introductory Biology . BSC 3113 History of Modem Botany. S. Credits: 2; Prereq: BOT 2010C or BSC 2006 or BSC 2010; BOT 2710. Early history of botany as a science, from ancient Greek times through the 18th century; emphasis on botany as an intellectual and cultural pursuit. (H) Process Biology PCB 3043C Introduction to Ecology. F. Credits: 4; Prereq: introductory college biology. Basic principles of ecology as they apply to environ- mental problems, including major terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems of Florida. (B) INSTRUCTIONAL STAFF 1996-97 Hinze, J.W., Director; Brown, B.H., Jr.; Chini, A.; Coble, R.J., Adviser; Cox, R.E.; Dukes, W.E.; Edwards, W.R.; Eppes, B.G.; Flood, I.; Issa, R.R.; Johnson, R.B.; Kibert, C.J.; Oppenheim, P.; Shanker A.; Smith, M.T.; Stroh, R.C.; Tenah, K.A.; Uhlik, F.T. III, Adviser; Wetherington, L.E., Adviser. BCN 1210 Construction Materials. F, S, SS. Credits: 3. Sources, properties and uses of construction materials. BCN 1252 Construction Drawing I. F, S, SS. Credits: 3. Provides basic working knowledge of architectural graphics, practice in instrumental drawing, and expe- rience in free-hand sketching. BCN 2400 Construction Mechanics I Statics. SS. Credits: 2; Prereq: PHY 2004, PHY 2004L. An introductory course in the evaluation of structural behavior as it relates to building. Primarily for Building Construction majors. The combination of BCN 2400 and 2401 is equivalent to BCN 2405. BCN 2401 Construction Mechanics II Strength of Materials. SS. Credits: 2; Prereq: BCN 2400. Structural behavior of load resisting members in buildings. Properties of structural materials. Primarily for Building Construction majors. The combination of BCN 2400 and 2401 is equivalent to BCN 2405. BCN 2405 Construction Mechanics. F, S. Credits: 4; Prereq: PHY 2004, PHY 2004L. An introductory course in the evaluation of structural behavior as it relates to buildings, the properties of structural materials, and the structural behavior of load resisting members. Primarily for Building Construction majors. BCN 3012 History of Construction. F, S. Credits: 3. Traces western building technology from pre-historic man to the present. Development of the art and sci- ence of building. (H, I) BCN 3223 Construction Techniques I Soils and Foundations. F, S. Credits: 3; Prereq: BCN 1210. Study of the construction process to include soils, demolition, foundations, concrete mix design, earth- moving, equipment. Includes field visits, soils and concrete laboratories, and CADD project. BCN 3224 Construction Techniques II - Superstructures. F, S. Credits: 3: Prereq: BCN 3223. Continuation of BCN 3223. Study of the vertical con- struction process to include wooden platform frame construction, cast-in-place and pre-cast concrete con- struction, and steel erection. Included are interior and exterior finishes, vertical transportation systems, roof- ing, and other building components. BCN 3255 Construction Drawing II. F, S. Credits: 3; Prereq: BCN 1252. Plan reading, freehand sketching, and models. BCN 3281 Construction Methods Laboratory. F, S. Credits: 2. Construction aspects of surveying with field and classroom exercises in the use of transit, level, chain and related equipment. BCN 3431 Structures I-Steel/Timber Design. F, S. Credits: 4; Prereq: BCN 2405, MAC 2233, PHY 2004, PHY 2004L. To familiarize the student with the material proper- ties, design procedures, and code requirements for steel and timber. BCN 3461 Structures II-Concrete/Formwork Design. F,S. Credits: 4; Prereq: BCN 3431 To familiarize the student with the material proper- ties, design procedures, and code requirements for formwork and concrete. BCN 3500 Mechanical Systems I Plumbing and Piping. F, S. Credits: 2; Prereq: PHY 2004, PHY 2004L. Principles and practices of building piping systems, hydraulics and pumps, and consideration of code requirements and cost estimation. BCN 3521 Electrical Systems. F, S. Credits: 2; Prereq: PHY 2004, PHY 2004L. Principles and practices of electrical systems for build- ings including code provisions and cost estimations. BCN 3611 Construction Estimating I. F, S. Credits: 3; Prereq: BCN 3223,3255, ACG 2021. Classification of work and quantity survey techniques and basic estimating applied to simple construction projects. BCN 3700 Construction Contracts. F, S. Credits: 3; Prereq: BUL 4310. Study of the functioning of the construction industry, construction contracting practices, and construction contracts. BCN 4237 Roofing Systems. F. Credits: 3. Study and analysis of building various roof systems, including design, materials, installation, inspection and maintenance. Includes dampproofing and water- proofing techniques. BCN 4284 Construction Layout. S. Credits: 3; Prereq: BCN 3224, 3255, 3281. Senior standing. To familiarize students with principles of building layout. Covers methods and techniques in controlling lines and grades in multistory buildings, including computer applications. BCN 4464 Temporary Structures. S. Credits: 3; Prereq: BCN 3223, 3461. Senior standing. Soils, shallow and deep foundations, slope stability, braced excavations, seawalls, anchored bulkheads, sheet piles, soil improvement, geosynthetics, retaining walls, radon control, shoring/reshoring, and dewater- ing for the construction of sub-structures and tempo- rary facilities. tt Grading is on S-U basis only.