Apr 26, 2024  
BC3 Academic Catalog: 2008-2009 
    
BC3 Academic Catalog: 2008-2009 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 
  
  • ACCT 110 - Basic Accounting


    3 credits (3 lecture)
    This course is designed to familiarize business students with the accounting discipline. The study of accounting provides a method of systematically recording and evaluating business activities. The emphasis will be on discovering the types of business activities that can be accounted for usefully, the methods used to collect accounting data, and the implications of the resulting information.This course cannot be used as an elective in any associate degree business program.
    Corequisite or Prerequisite: Math requirement for student’s declared program.
  
  • ACCT 201 - Accounting I


    4 credits (4 lecture)
    This course is a study of basic accounting, the use of ledgers, journals, trial balances and working papers, preparation of financial statements, and the accounting cycle.
    Corequisite or Prerequisite: Math requirement for student’s declared program.
  
  • ACCT 202 - Accounting II


    4 credits (4 lecture)
    This course is a continued study of the basic accounting principles that were initiated in Accounting I. Topics to be covered include debt financing, payroll procedures, partnership accounting, corporate accounting, and financial statement analysis.
  
  • ACCT 213 - income Taxation


    3 credits (3 lecture)
    This is a first course in personal income taxation. This course provides a general overview of our income tax laws and the detailed provisions that most persons will encounter in their personal or professional lives. The course emphasis is on current tax law provisions at all levels of government as opposed to the more theoretical approach.
  
  • ACCT 221 - Computerized Accounting I


    3 credits (2 lecture, 2 lab)
    This course is designed to enable the student to maintain accounting records and produce reports employing a computerized accounting program that is used commercially by small-to medium-sized businesses. While an understanding of manual accounting is required, the course assumes that the student has never used a computerized accounting system and does not possess an extensive knowledge of personal computers or the Windows operating system.
  
  • ACCT 222 - Computerized Accounting II


    3 credits (2 lecture, 2 lab)
    This course is a continued study of computerized accounting software programs used by small-to large-sized businesses. The student will be introduced to the processing and operational differences of two additional commercial-level accounting software applications. The student must possess an understanding of the accounting cycle and an operational knowledge of the computerized accounting software introduced in Computerized Accounting I.
  
  • ACCT 231 - Payroll Accounting


    3 credits (3 lecture)
    This course is designed to provide a comprehensive knowledge of a payroll system. This includes not only the calculation of the payroll and the payroll taxes but also the preparation of these records and reports that form the foundation of an efficient payroll system. Course work includes hands-on experience using computerized payroll software.
  
  • ACCT 234 - Cost Management Accounting


    3 credits (3 lecture)
    This course provides an introduction to accounting within the context of business and business decisions. Students will explore accounting information’s role in the decision-making process, and learn how to use accounting information in a variety of management decision situations.
  
  • AHEA 110 - Medical Law and Ethics


    3 credits (3 lecture)
    The course provides an introduction to the fundamentals of medical ethics and law. The student will gain a knowledge of law, medical ethics, and bioethics as they impact current health care practices. Special emphasis will be placed on documentation; types of consent; standard of care; physician-patient relationship; licensure and accreditation; and professional liability and malpractice.
  
  • AHEA 120 - Medical Laboratory Procedures


    4 credits (3 lecture, 2 lab)
    The student will be introduced to laboratory tests that are conducted in the medical environment. The laboratory component stresses specimen collection and processing, performance of selected tests, proper use of quality control methods, analysis of results, and methods of reporting results. The lecture component stresses the understanding of the biological, physical, and chemical principles underlying the testing methods and test results as they relate to health and disease states.
  
  • AHEA 125 - Basic Human Structure


    4 credits (4 lecture)
    This course is a study of basic human anatomy for the medical assistant, medical secretary, therapeutic recreation, or other allied health student. Although aspects of physiology are necessarily included, the major emphasis is on human structure. Organ systems studied include the skeleton, muscles, reproduction, digestion, circulation, respiration, nervous system, and excretory function.
  
  • AHEA 127 - Insurance & Reimbursement Methods


    3 credits (3 lecture)
    This course focuses on principles of medical insurance and claims reimbursement. Topics include appropriate reimbursement procedures, claims processing, and coordination of insurance benefits, legal processing issues, and identification of common processing errors. The course will integrate the use of electronic claims submission, the appeals process and documentation requirements.
  
  • AHEA 131 - Clinical Medical Assisting I


    4 credits (3 lecture, 3 lab)
    This course is designed to introduce the student to the fundamental aspects of the role of the professional medical assistant (MA) and the basic clinical skill competencies for the ambulatory care setting.
  
  • AHEA 132 - Clinical Medical Assisting II


    4 credits (3 lecture, 3 lab)
    This course is designed to enable the student to perform clinical skill competencies in the ambulatory care setting and comprehend the basics of pathophysiology required for the entry-level medical assistant (MA).
  
  • AHEA 140 - Medical Office Procedures


    4 credits (4 lecture)
    This course is designed to prepare the student for the administrative competencies required for entry-level front office employment in an ambulatory healthcare setting. Topics include clerical, operational, and bookkeeping functions; establishing and maintaining the medical record; performing routine medical office administrative procedures; and utilizing computer software to maintain office systems.
  
  • AHEA 145 - Medical Coding Specialist Externship


    4 credits (1 lecture, 11 work hours)
    Students enrolled in the Medical Coding Specialist Certificate program will apply coding/billing principles in a health care setting. Students will gain experience in ICD-9-CM and CPT coding systems, insurance billing and other related activities.
  
  • AHEA 218 - Coding I


    3 credits (3 lecture)
    This course is designed to provide the student with the fundamental knowledge of basic coding systems and their diverse applications in the healthcare environment. Emphasis will be on ICD-9-CM, CPT Coding.
    Corequisites or Prerequisites: AHEA 280 & AHEA 125.
  
  • AHEA 219 - Coding II


    3 credits (2 lecture, 2 lab)
    This course focuses on advanced principles of ICD-9-CM, CPT, and an introduction to HCPCS coding. The course will cover coding guidelines in areas of medical necessity, reimbursement, and claims submission.
  
  • AHEA 220 - Study of the Disease Process


    3 credits (3 lecture)
    This course is designed to introduce students to pathology and the study of disease. The course focuses on organ system pathophysiology with a review of normal anatomy and physiology and examination of the etiology, clinical features, and treatment of major diseases affecting each system.
  
  • AHEA 271 - Medical Assistant Externship


    4 credits (1 lecture for 16 weeks, 192 work hours)
    This course is designed to provide the student with practical work experience at affiliated hospitals, clinics, or private physician’s offices to apply the concepts and skills learned in the Medical Assistant (MA) program. The student will spend 40 hours per week for 4.8 weeks at the practicum site.The 1 hour per week seminar class will meet during the second semester of the Certificate program.
  
  • AHEA 280 - Medical Terminology


    3 credits (3 lecture)
    This course is an introduction to the formation and usage of general medical terminology as it relates to the major body systems. Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to describe and identify basic medical terms; build medical terms from word parts; use medical terms within an appropriate context; and accurately pronounce and spell words used in the medical language system.
  
  • ANTH 100 - Introduction to Anthropology


    3 credits (3 lecture)
    The course deals with the origin, diversification, and evolution of humans and their cultures from extinct primitive systems to modern industrial civilizations. Students will be exposed to the major sub-fields of anthropology: physical anthropology, archeology, linguistics and cultural anthropology. A primary focus will be the biological and cultural processes that made human beings unique among living organisms.
  
  • ARCH 101 - Introduction to Architecture


    3 credits (3 lecture)
    This course is designed to familiarize the students with the nature of architecture by studying the buildings constructed down through history. Special focus and examination is paid to significant structures; how they were built, how they stand structurally and how they grew out of the local culture, available materials and technology. The course starts with an overview of structural systems and then starts with ancient Egypt and proceeds through the major styles to the present modern masters. The material is presented in a lecture format with occasional slide lectures. A term paper is required.
  
  • ARCH 102 - Architectural Drawing


    4 credits (3 lecture, 4 lab)
    This course is a continuation of Architectural Graphics. A complete set of drawings is designed and prepared for a residential-type building. Areas of study will include: site analysis, area planning, basic and technical architectural plans, presentation of architectural plans, and creative architectural drafting and design, rendering, and model building, working drawings, sections, details and dimensioning.
  
  • ARCH 104 - Architectural Graphics


    3 credits (2 lecture, 4 lab)
    This course is an introduction to drawing using architectural subject matter and common drawing materials and media. Student will study the basics of line and form, light and shadow, line weights, lettering, freehand and perspective drawing and color. Emphasis will be placed on the graphic interpretation of the architectural subject matter such as simple building forms, building context and natural landscape features. Design is emphasized in all projects.
  
  • ARCH 201 - Architectural Design I


    5 credits (4 lecture, 4 lab)
    This course is a study of theory, including basic observation in architecture, history and master architects. Emphasis is placed on the various design elements and use of media for fundamental creative expression of different compositions. Students will develop and organize space for human use, study structural stability, and prepare working drawings for a small commercial or institutional building.
  
  • ARCH 202 - Architectural Design II with AutoCAD


    5 credits (4 lecture, 4 lab)
    This course is a continuation of Architectural Design I emphasizing coordination of all parts of architectural solutions including aesthetics, specifications, materials, structures, mechanical equipment, structural systems, relationship to the site, execution of drawings, detailing materials, flashing and structural connections and a continuation of Computer-Aided Drafting I. CADD II introduces the student to the advanced features of the latest release of AutoCAD for Windows and Architectural Desktop. The course provides the student with skills to streamline drawing tasks.
  
  • ARCH 208 - Building Systems


    3 credits (3 lecture)
    This course emphasizes heat transfer, human comfort, climate and shelter, micro-climate design, passive solar, passive cooling and natural ventilation, HVAC design with Trane software, natural day-lighting design and electric lighting design.
  
  • ARCH 215 - Architectural Materials and Construction I


    4 credits (4 lecture)
    This course will emphasize building materials, their composition and strength, and how they are structurally used in buildings. Topics presented include zoning and building codes, contracts, soil exploration, site preparation, footings and foundations, retaining walls, site and building drainage, concrete, masonry, steel, wood, glass, plastics, insulation, roofing, doors and windows.
  
  • ARCH 216 - Architectural Materials and Construction II


    3 credits (3 lecture)
    This course will emphasize building and zoning codes, construction contracts and specifications, estimating, scheduling, and professional practice. Topics include analysis of building projects for code compliance, legal construction contracts, drafting specifications for buildings, cost estimates based on building projects, and construction scheduling of a building.
  
  • ARTS 101 - Introduction to Art


    3 credits (3 lecture)
    This course is a survey of contemporary and past arts intended to develop visual discrimination and appreciation of art forms.
  
  • ARTS 102 - Drawing


    3 credits (2 lecture, 2 lab)
    This course is designed for all students interested in bettering their drawing skills. Classes are geared to the needs of each student individually.
  
  • ARTS 110 - Sculpture


    3 credits (2 lecture, 2 lab)
    This course is a comprehensive introduction to the principles of design as they are related to sculpture. Application of these topics will be explored along with their influence on and relationship to fine art, architecture, and interior design. The format of the class will include lecture and extensive studio work.
  
  • ARTS 112 - Introduction to Theatre


    3 credits (3 lecture)
    This course is an introduction to theatre intended to increase understanding, appreciation, and critical perceptions of the theatrical event. Readings, activities, and lectures focus on the elements of theatrical practice, artists and innovators of theatre throughout history and the theatre’s development as an art form and social phenomenon.
  
  • ARTS 114 - Introduction to Painting


    3 credits (2 lecture, 2 lab)
    This course provides an introduction to the materials, processes, and discipline required to create paintings. It will explore the medium of acrylic and oil paints through the use of different techniques and approaches to materials. The classroom will be expanded by museum trips, film/videos, slide lectures and demonstrations.
  
  • ARTS 161 - Technical Theater Workshop


    1 credits (15 contact hours plus productions at Succop Theater)
    This workshop will introduce the student to the fundamentals of theatrical lighting, sound, and staging elements. The student will have an opportunity for hands on backstage experience during professional productions at the Succop Theater. The students will be required to assist with productions evenings and weekends in addition to class time.
  
  • ARTS 162 - Production Design Workshop


    1 credits (1 lecture hour per week)
    This workshop will allow the student to participate in the planning and design of a play, musical, or operetta to be performed in the subsequent semester. Students may need to participate in some class activities during evenings or weekends.
  
  • ARTS 163 - Production Performance Workshop


    1 credits (15 contact hours)
    This workshop will allow the student to participate in the production and performance of a play or operetta. The students will be required to spend evenings and weekends in technical rehearsal and performance.
  
  • BIOL 101 - Biology I


    4 credits (3 lecture, 2 lab)
    This course examines life on Earth using the principles of biochemistry, cytology and genetics. Emphasis is placed on the processes that determine life.Not to be taken for credit by biology majors.
  
  • BIOL 102 - Biology II


    4 credits (3 lecture, 2 lab)
    This is a course for non-majors that examines the unity and diversity of life on Earth using the principles of evolution and ecology. Emphasis is placed on the adaptations to the physical and living environments that characterize the major groups of living organism.Not to be taken for credit by biology majors.
  
  • BIOL 103 - Environmental Biology


    4 credits (3 lecture, 3 lab)
    This non-majors course is an introductory-level study of organisms and their environment, utilizing practical examples of local plant and animal species. Ecological principles and their application to contemporary environmental problems will be given consideration in both lecture and field work. The laboratory includes both field and laboratory experience.
  
  • BIOL 115 - Basic Human Structure


    4 credits (4 lecture)
    This course is a study of basic human anatomy for the medical secretary, therapeutic recreation, medical assistant, or other allied health student. Although aspects of physiology are necessarily included, the major emphasis is on human structure. Organ systems studied include the skeleton, muscles, reproduction, digestion, circulation, respiration, nervous system, and excretory function.
  
  • BIOL 120 - Principles of Biology I


    4 credits (3 lecture, 3 lab)
    This is the first course in a two-course sequence intended for biology majors or those students intent upon pursuing a degree in medicine or a medically-related field. The course encompasses the principles of biochemistry, cell metabolism, cell structure, cellular reproduction, Mendelian genetics, and gene function.
    Corerequisite(s): Concurrent registration in CHEM 101 and MATH 101 or equivalent.

  
  • BIOL 121 - Principles of Biology II


    4 credits (3 lecture, 3 lab)
    This is the second course of a two course sequence intended for biology majors. It covers the principles of evolution and ecology as they apply to the unity and diversity of life on earth. Content areas will include mechanisms of evolution, an overview of biological diversity, plant and animal form and function and ecology.
  
  • BIOL 131 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I


    4 credits (3 lecture, 3 lab)
    This is the first course in a two-course sequence that investigates cells, tissues, organs, and organ systems of the human body. The focus of this course is on the organization of the body and the integumentary, musculoskeletal, endocrine, and reproductive systems. Metabolism and acid-base balance are also discussed.Dissection is required.
  
  • BIOL 132 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II


    4 credits (3 lecture, 3 lab)
    This is the second course in a two-course sequence that investigates cells, tissues, organs, and organ systems of the mammalian body. The focus of this course is on the nervous, cardiovascular, immune, respiratory, digestive, and urinary systems.Dissection is required.
  
  • BIOL 201 - General Microbiology


    4 credits (3 lecture, 3 lab)
    This course is a one-semester study of microorganisms including bacteria, fungi, and protozoa. Concepts include taxonomy, morphology, growth and reproduction, and metabolic biochemistry of the bacteria. The structure of viruses, their modes of replication, control, and diseases they cause will be studied, as well as emerging and reemerging infectious diseases and topics in immunology. Laboratory exercises include culturing, isolating, identifying, and classifying of microorganisms with emphasis on development of good aseptic technique.
  
  • BIOL 203 - Zoology


    4 credits (3 lecture, 3 lab)
    This course deals with the taxonomy, anatomy, physiology, ecology, and economic importance of representative phyla of the animal kingdom. A phylogenetic sequence is followed to show interrelationships among the phyla.
  
  • BIOL 205 - Botany


    4 credits (3 lecture, 3 lab)
    This course deals with the morphology, anatomy, ecology, basic physiological principles and evolution of major plant groups. Representatives of the algae, fungi, bryophytes and vascular plants are studied in detail. Some consideration is given to propagation of ornamental plants, edible wild plants, and hazardous plants.
  
  • BIOL 207 - Ecology


    4 credits (3 lecture, 3 lab)
    A course for biology majors and other interested students who satisfy the prerequisites. Topics include physiological, chemical, population, community, and behavioral ecology. Current models of evolutionary/ ecological principles are examined as they pertain to the biological world. Laboratory experience is a combination of lab work and field experiences.
  
  • BIOL 209 - Genetics


    4 credits (3 lecture, 3 lab)
    This course is designed for biology majors or those entering the medical field. Classical (Mendelian) and modern (molecular) explanations of patterns of inheritance are discussed. Topics include nucleic acid structure; replication; transcription; translation; organization and regulation of the prokaryotic, eukaryotic, and viral genomes; evolutionary genetics; and applications of genetic technology in research and medicine.
  
  • BIOL 219 - Current Topics in Biology


    1 credits (1 lecture)
    Intended for biology majors, but also open to non-majors who meet the prerequisites, this course provides students with opportunities to investigate three or four of the most active research areas in biology through journal readings and guest presentations. Fields from which topics are drawn could include (but are not limited to) nanotechnology, biotechnology, epidemiology, ethnobotany, immunology, evolution, and behavioral genetics.
  
  • BUSN 102 - Business Law


    3 credits (3 lecture)
    This course provides an introduction to law and the judicial system as it functions in a democratic society. Topics of law covered include: function of courts, litigation, contracts, torts, product and service liability, consumer and worker protection, liability of businesses and other selected topics.
  
  • BUSN 113 - Salesmanship


    3 credits (3 lecture)
    This course is an introduction to sales management philosophy and techniques. Emphasis will be placed upon the verbal and nonverbal interaction between sales agent and the client. Topics to be covered will include agent-client communication, typical communication barriers, and the various means used to overcome those barriers.
  
  • BUSN 119 - Microcomputer Keyboarding


    1 credits (2 lab)
    This course is designed to develop basic keyboarding skills in operating the keyboard, the ten-key numeric pad, and the function keys by touch. This course is designed for the non-typist.
  
  • BUSN 121 - Business Mathematics


    3 credits (3 lecture)
    This course is designed to develop students’ informational and computational knowledge and skills. The course will focus on the fundamental mathematical techniques relating to business used in accounting, banking, finance and merchandising.
  
  • BUSN 123 - Principles of Management


    3 credits (3 lecture)
    This course is a study of the various functions of management including planning, organizing, leading and controlling. Actual business problems and solutions are discussed to make the subject practical and to show how theory is adapted to action.
  
  • BUSN 124 - Employment Law


    3 credits (3 lecture)
    This course is designed to acquaint the student with the fundamentals of employment law and discriminatory practices inherent to all areas of employment. The legal procedures for recruiting, hiring, promoting, evaluating, using progressive discipline, and dismissing employees will be emphasized. Antidiscrimination laws, company policies and their relationship to the protected classes will be researched and discussed.
  
  • BUSN 125 - Human Resource Management


    3 credits (3 lecture)
    This course is designed to provide a basic understanding of the various aspects of personnel management. Emphasis will be placed on topics such as: motivation, supervision, communication, promotion, performance appraisals, interviews, selection process and job satisfaction.
  
  • BUSN 127 - Customer Service


    3 credits (3 lecture)
    This broad-based course covers issues facing customer service providers and managers. Emphasis is placed on the importance of striving for excellence in customer service. Topics covered include problem solving, coping with challenging customers, and customer service strategies for both traditional and virtual businesses.
  
  • BUSN 128 - Staffing Organizations


    3 credits (3 lecture)
    This course examines the process of acquiring, deploying and retaining a workforce of sufficient quantity and quality to create positive impacts on the organization’s effectiveness. Emphasis will placed on designing and managing successful processes, while dealing with environmental challenges such as laws, regulations, current labor market, and organizational control. Strategic, technological, legal and practical issues confronting organizations and their staffing systems will be explored.
  
  • BUSN 134 - Advertising


    3 credits (3 lecture)
    The course introduces the methods and techniques used by advertising personnel and agencies in persuading the public to buy. Topics include market research, selection of media, and evaluation and testing of advertising effectiveness. Theory and practice in writing and designing advertising copy is included.
  
  • BUSN 139 - Business Ethics


    3 credits (3 lecture)
    This course examines the role of ethics in business, and the justification for, and the consequences of, managing individual and corporate behavior from an ethical perspective. Readings in business, philosophy, and political science are included to broaden and enrich course content.
  
  • BUSN 163 - Human Resource Management Practicum


    1 credits (30 work hours per semester)
    This course is designed to provide students in the Human Resource Management (HRM) program an opportunity to apply occupational competencies through projects or work experience in an actual business organization supervised by the instructor and/or work-site supervisor. The student will spend 30 practicum hours at a site involving human resource management.Students may be required by their practicum site employer to sign a confidentiality agreement and/or pass a criminal background check.
  
  • BUSN 187 - Web Marketing


    3 credits (3 lecture)
    This course introduces the student to the process of electronic buying and selling of goods and information. The student will learn what web marketing is, how it is being conducted and managed, its major opportunities, limitations, issues and risks. The course acquaints the student with a general understanding of the technology behind web marketing. Students will learn how to navigate the Internet, locate and analyze marketers’ websites, and conduct marketing research online. The creation of a web presence for the purpose of e-commerce is included in the course. While this course is required of certain business majors, web marketing (E-Commerce) is an interdisciplinary topic and should be of interest to current or future managers and professional people who work in the business world.
  
  • BUSN 200 - Labor Relations


    3 credits (3 lecture)
    This course is designed to acquaint the student with labor relations and collective bargaining theories, as well as, the core issues of contract negotiating. Real world issues will be discussed and students will resolve issues both verbally through classroom discussion and practice labor negotiations through interactive simulations.
  
  • BUSN 203 - Introduction to Business


    3 credits (3 lecture)
    This course is an introductory study of various aspects of business and society in our economic system dealing with organizations, methods of operation, forms of ownership, functions, and problems of management.
  
  • BUSN 210 - Employee Training and Development


    3 credits (3 lecture)
    This course is designed to acquaint the student with managerial skills in the area of employee training and development. Emphasis will be placed upon interpersonal and organizational communication skills, interviewing skills, feedback, motivation, change, problem solving, and goal attainment. Students will have an opportunity to actively practice desired behaviors in the above areas.
  
  • BUSN 212 - Organization Compensation


    3 credits (3 lecture)
    This course covers all facets of organizational compensation including benefits. A strategic human resources approach is taken on how to deal with labor contracts and negotiations. Emphasis is placed on providing acceptable and affordable employee compensation. Topics covered include compensation analysis, internal and external environmental influences, pay bases, designing compensation systems, benefit options and cost, executive compensation and non-monetary compensation including flexible work schedule options.
  
  • BUSN 214 - Marketing


    3 credits (3 lecture)
    This introductory course in marketing explains the basic concepts in marketing management, including product, distributions, promotion, and price decisions. Special attention is devoted to the marketing of services, special problems of non-business organizations, and the future of marketing.
  
  • BUSN 219 - Business Statistics


    3 credits (3 lecture)
    This course is an introduction to business statistics, including business applications of statistical theory, measurements, probability and graphing. The how and where business statistics are applied is presented.
  
  • BUSN 221 - Business Leadership


    3 credits (3 lecture)
    This course is designed to acquaint the student with the fundamentals of business leadership development through behavior theory and business practice learning. The balancing of people-and task- related skills necessary for influencing others to get their job done efficiently and effectively will be explored.
  
  • BUSN 225 - Organizational Communication


    3 credits (3 lecture)
    This course is designed to provide the students with the conceptual base and practical applications to become effective communicators. Emphasis will be placed on interpersonal, group, and organizational communications. Special attention will be devoted to increase student awareness of current communication performance and of potential communication improvement.
  
  • BUSN 232 - Marketing Management Practicum


    4 credits (1 lecture, 11 work hours)
    A student in this course will develop occupational competencies through projects or work experience in an actual business organization supervised by the instructor and/or supervisor. Work placement will be within organizations that provide marketing experiences.
  
  • BUSN 237 - Consumer Behavior


    3 credits (3 lecture)
    This course provides the student with an introduction to the study of the underlying behavioral processes as they affect consumer buying. Topics to be covered include understanding how consumers encounter, choose and consume products.
  
  • BUSN 241 - Marketing Research


    3 credits (3 lecture)
    This course covers the fundamentals of marketing research including the overall marketing research process and the different types of important procedures at each stage of the process, including data collection, sampling and statistical analysis.
  
  • BUSN 244 - Financial Management


    3 credits (3 lecture)
    This course is designed to acquaint the student with the fundamentals of basic business financial management.
  
  • BUSN 277 - Marketing Management Capstone Course


    3 credits (3 lecture)
    This course will be used to assess the student’s comprehensive knowledge of basic and advance theories/concepts in Marketing Management. The student will synthesize knowledge and skills acquired in the Marketing discipline.This course is open to students in the Marketing Management program who have completed 45 credit hours in the program.
  
  • BUSN 281 - Case Studies in Human Resource Management


    3 credits (3 lecture)
    This course is designed to acquaint the student with managerial skills in the area of human resources (HR). Emphasis will be placed upon developing analytical, decision-making, conceptual, and communication skills as they relate to human resource management (HRM). Employment issues confronting organizations and their HR departments will be explored.
    Corerequisite(s): BUSN 124

  
  • CHEM 101 - Chemistry I


    4 credits (3 lecture, 3 lab)
    This course introduces the concept of the atom and its structure, bonding theories, and chemical periodicity. Attention is given to chemical nomenclature and stoichiometric calculations. The behavior of solids, liquids, and gases is presented with an emphasis on problem-solving.This course is intended for students majoring in science, engineering, and related fields.
    Corerequisite(s): .

  
  • CHEM 102 - Chemistry II


    4 credits (3 lecture, 3 lab)
    This course stresses the application of chemical principles and solution chemistry. The course includes the study of equilibria, kinetics, thermodynamics, and electrochemistry. This course is intended for students majoring in science, engineering, and related fields.
  
  • CHEM 112 - Descriptive Chemistry


    4 credits (3 lecture, 2 lab)
    This course is designed to introduce students to the basic concepts, procedures, and applications of chemistry to the world in which they live.This course is for non-science majors, pre-nursing students, and those preparing for the sciences.
  
  • CHEM 125 - Forensic Science


    4 credits (3 lecture, 2 lab)
    This course for non-science majors introduces the student to the basic scientific theory and techniques used in criminal investigation. Topics include crime scene processing; forensic medicine; toxicology and chemistry; and analysis of bodily fluids/DNA, trace/contact evidence, and firearms-related evidence.
  
  • CHEM 221 - Organic Chemistry I


    4 credits (3 lecture, 4 lab)
    This course is intended for science majors, engineers, and those in related fields. This course covers the major organic functional groups, the major reaction mechanisms, and stereochemistry. Laboratory experiences are used to support and clarify those areas as well as teach general organic techniques.
  
  • CHEM 222 - Organic Chemistry II


    4 credits (3 lecture, 4 lab)
    This course is a continuation of Organic Chemistry I and is intended for science majors, engineers, and those in related fields. The course emphasizes organic reaction mechanism, functional groups, conjugated systems, instrumental analysis, and an introduction to carbohydrate chemistry. Laboratory experiences are used to support and clarify theory discussed in class, as well as unknown analysis via chemical and instrumental methods.
  
  • CHEM 230 - Quantitative Chemistry


    4 credits (3 lecture, 3 lab)
    This course is an introductory study of quantitative chemical methods with attention to the sequential development of problem-solving skills and data collection and analysis. Emphasis will be on stoichiometry, gravimetric analysis, acid-base equilibria, and complex formation reactions. The course will develop the student’s knowledge of the discipline of chemical meteorology.Field trips may be required.
  
  • CHEM 231 - Analytical Chemistry


    4 credits (3 lecture, 3 lab)
    This course is a continued study of quantitative chemical methods with attention to the sequential development of problem-solving skills, data collection and analysis. Emphasis will be on electrochemical cells, oxidation-reduction reactions, potentiometry, spectrophotometry, and chromatography. The course will develop concepts which are fundamental to measurement systems.Field trips may be required.
  
  • CIVL 101 - Surveying I


    3 credits (2 lecture, 2 lab)
    This course in a study of surveying: the making of records and recording measurements in the field; making the necessary calculations to determine location, area, and volumes; and plotting measurements and drawing maps.
  
  • CIVL 202 - Surveying II


    3 credits (2 lecture, 2 lab)
    This course is a continuation of the study of surveying practices as applied to engineering. This course will include the use of fundamental theories to solve practical problems in advanced surveying. Use and care of instruments will be emphasized. Note-keeping and field practices will be an integral part of this course.
  
  • CIVL 217 - Civil Drafting I (Manual)


    2 credits (1 lecture, 2 lab)
    This course is the study and use of conventional symbols and drafting techniques for preparing construction documents and structural details for various types of topographic, chorographic, general and special purpose maps. Topics include the study of logical contouring (photographic interpretation), methods of plotting, making and using of small scale and large scale maps, earth’s coordinate system, map projections, enlargement and reduction of maps, scribing techniques, shading techniques, typography, reproduction and processing.
  
  • CIVL 218 - Civil Drafting II with CADD


    3 credits (2 lecture, 4 lab)
    This is an advanced level course in civil drafting. Students learn a civil drafting Computer-Aided Drafting (CAD) software package and develop projects utilizing the software. An introduction to broader applications of the CAD software package and advanced topics in Civil Drafting are covered.
  
  • COMM 101 - Introduction to Mass Communication


    3 credits (3 lecture)
    This course is an introduction to the development and operation of the mass media industries. From a historical perspective, it examines their ever-changing relationship to the social, cultural, and political realms of society.
  
  • COMM 102 - Design Organization I


    3 credits (3 lecture)
    This basic course covers a number of graphic design-related concepts such as design concepts, an understanding of contemporary type design, the principles of typography, paste-ups and mechanicals, four-color separation, and basic studio procedures and materials.
  
  • COMM 103 - Electronically Generated Imaging


    3 credits 3

    In this course, students learn to use, merge, overlay, colorize, and manipulate electronically generated images of their own digital creation with imported images using scanners. Students will learn to do their work on current electronic software.

  
  • COMM 105 - Creative Thinking


    3 credits (3 lecture)
    This course will enable students to develop their creative and critical thinking ability. Through creative activities students will learn to think analytically, identify relationships, spot faulty reasonings, develop creative solutions to problems, improve their memories and set goals.
  
  • COMM 110 - Electronic Art and Design I


    3 credits (3 lecture)
    Electronic art and design is extensively used in the world of visual communications. This art form allows a variety of special effects to be achieved, as well as the freeness to easily change a layout while maintaining a copy of the original version. This course is designed to help the student integrate the basic principles of graphic design with an electronic art medium, while becoming familiar with the latest in design software.
  
  • COMM 111 - Electronic Art and Design II


    3 credits (3 lecture)
    This class is a continuation of Electronic Art and Design I. Students will expand their skills at a higher and more professional level of proficiency than was possible in Electronic Art and Design I. This class will include the professional development and design of web pages.
  
  • COMM 112 - Electronic Layout and Design I


    3 credits (3 lecture)
    This is a basic electronic and design course. Students will be applying principles of graphic design learned in Design Organization I as they learn a professional grade layout program.
  
  • COMM 114 - Introduction To Black & White Photography


    3 credits (2 lecture, 2 lab)
    This course is an introduction to basic photography techniques, providing the novice photographer with the skills necessary to take, develop, and print black and white photographs. Although the main focus will be on skill development, a portion of the course will introduce the student to the concept of photography as an art form.Access to a 35 mm camera with manual over ride is required.
  
  • COMM 115 - Photojournalism


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