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2014-2015 Catalog & Student Handbook 
    
2014-2015 Catalog & Student Handbook [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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Classification of Courses

The following classification of courses is furnished for clarification to assist students in choosing appropriate courses:

  1. Courses numbered lower than 1000 are designated as learning support courses. These may not be used to satisfy degree or certificate requirements. Enrollment in these courses is limited to students who are placed in them according to the college’s placement procedure.
  2. Courses numbered 1000 – 1999 are freshman level and those numbered 2000 – 2999 are sophomore level. However, students having necessary prerequisites may take any course.

Course Descriptions

Two types of courses are offered: institutional credit non-transfer courses not applicable to a degree or certificate and regular college credit courses.

Regular College Credit Courses

The following abbreviations indicate the term in which the course is offered:

F — Fall

S — Spring

Su — Summer

UD — Upon Demand

♦ — Courses which fulfill minimum degree requirements. For more information, see General Education Course Requirements for Associate of Arts, Associate of Fine Arts, Associate of Science and Associate of Applied Science, under » Academic Information .

 — Not part of the Tennessee Transfer Path.

 

Accounting

  
  • ACCT 1000 - College Accounting I

    3 credit(s)


     Analyzing transactions, using various journals and ledgers, preparing financial statements and summarizing results at the close of the fiscal period and accounting for cash. Three hours per week. F
  
  • ACCT 1001 - Applications/Simulations I

    2 credit(s)


     Develop a better understanding of accounting concepts and procedures utilizing microcomputers and various accounting software packages. Two hours per week. (Corequisite(s): ACCT 1000 or permission of instructor.) F
  
  • ACCT 1005 - College Accounting II

    3 credit(s)


     Short-term investments, accounts receivable, notes receivable, inventories, cost of goods sold, equipment, natural resources, intangible assets, current and longterm liabilities and payroll. Three hours per week. (Prerequisite(s): ACCT 1000 or permission of instructor.) F, S
  
  • ACCT 1006 - Applications/Simulations II

    2 credit(s)


     Develop a better understanding of accounting concepts and procedures utilizing microcomputers and various accounting software packages. Two hours per week. (Corequisite(s): ACCT 1005 or permission of instructor.) S
  
  • ACCT 1010 - Principles of Accounting I

    3 credit(s)


    Introduction to financial accounting principles with emphasis on using financial information in business decisions. Three hours per week. F
  
  • ACCT 1020 - Principles of Accounting II

    3 credit(s)


    Introduction to managerial and cost-accounting concepts utilized in planning and controlling operations. Three hours per week. (Prerequisite(s): ACCT 1005 or ACCT 1010 or permission of instructor.) F, S
  
  • ACCT 2310 - Income Taxes

    3 credit(s)


     Survey of federal income tax laws emphasizing preparation of returns for individuals, sole proprietorships and partnerships. Overview of corporate tax law, administrative and judicial tribunals, jurisdiction and tax controversies. Three hours per week. F
  
  • ACCT 2311 - Payroll Taxes

    2 credit(s)


     Introduction to payroll tax accounting including IRS filing requirements, due dates and compliance related issues. Two hours per week. S
  
  • ACCT 2312 - Small Business Taxes

    1 credit(s)


     Introduction to individual income tax concepts and small business taxes. Topics covered include gross income; deductions; forms 1040EZ, 1040A and 1040; sales and use taxes; business licenses; property taxes; and incorporation issues. One hour per week. S
  
  • ACCT 2320 - Business Finance

    3 credit(s)


     This course examines financial principles, which may include financial statement analysis, risk, and return relationships, time value of money, valuation of assets, capital budgeting, and working capital management.  May also be registered as BUSN 2320. Three hours per week. (Prerequisite(s): ACCT 1005 or ACCT 1010 or permission of instructor.) S
  
  • ACCT 2510 - Microcomputers and Accounting

    3 credit(s)


     General ledger, accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, inventory emphasizing the use of Peachtree, Quickbooks and/or other microcomputer programs used in accounting. Three hours per week. (Prerequisite(s): ACCT 1005 or ACCT 1020 or permission of instructor.) S
  
  • ACCT 2511 - Introduction to Peachtree Accounting

    1 credit(s)


     Introduction to the Peachtree accounting package. Explores the functionality of Peachtree including the use of general ledger, accounts receivable, accounts payable, inventory, payroll, job costing and other important computerized accounting features. One hour per week. (Prerequisite(s): ACCT 1005 or ACCT 1020 or permission of instructor.) UD
  
  • ACCT 2512 - Accounting Projects in Peachtree

    2 credit(s)


     Projects completed using the Peachtree accounting package. Students will complete a variety of projects using Peachtree skills learned in ACCT 2511. Two hours per week. (Prerequisite(s): ACCT 2511 or permission of instructor.) UD
  
  • ACCT 2531 - Introduction to QuickBooks

    1 credit(s)


     Introduction to setting up and using Quickbooks Pro software. One hour per week. UD
  
  • ACCT 2532 - Accounting Projects in QuickBooks

    2 credit(s)


     Projects completed using the Quickbooks accounting package. Students will complete a variety of projects using Quickbooks skills learned in ACCT 2531. Two hours per week. (Prerequisite(s): ACCT 2531 or permission of instructor.) UD
  
  • ACCT 2801 – 2899 - Special Topics in Accounting

    1 – 6 credit(s)


     Detailed study of a specific topic in accounting. UD
  
  • ACCT 2900 - Individualized Topics in Accounting

    1 – 9 credit(s)


     Independent and individualized studies in accounting. Students may take more than one independent or individualized study in a given discipline up to a maximum of nine credit hours. UD

Advanced Emergency Medical Technician

  
  • EMSA 1111 - Advanced EMT Clinical

    1 credit(s)


    The Advanced EMT Clinical is one of two courses designed to allow the student to meet all the psychomotor and affective objectives for the clinical requirements of an Advanced Emergency Medical Technician program and build upon the concepts and knowledge gained during prior and/or concurrent courses.  The outcomes presented in EMSA 1111 and EMSA 1112 may be taught in a coterminous format or in a two-semester format.    Contact/lab/clinical hours: 48-96. (Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Program.) (Corequisite(s): EMSA 1501 and EMSA 1201.) F,S
  
  • EMSA 1112 - Advanced EMT Field Internship

    1 credit(s)


    The Advanced EMT Field Internship is one of two courses designed to allow the student to meet all psychomotor and affective objectives for the clinical requirements of an Advanced Emergency Medical Technician program and built upon the concepts and knowledge gained during prior and/or concurrent courses.  The outcomes presented in EMSA 1111 and EMSA 1112 may be taught in a coterminous format or in a two-semester format.  Contact/lab/clinical hours: 48-96. (Prerequisite/Corequisite(s) ESMA 1111, EMSA 1502 and EMSA 1202.) F,S
  
  • EMSA 1201 - Advanced EMT Medical Skills Lab

    2 credit(s)


    The Advanced EMT Medical Skills LAB is one of two laboratory based courses intended to focus the student on developing skills related to theory presented in didactic classes taken as corequisites for this course.  This laboratory experience will utilize scenarios to emphasize airway maintenance, medication administration, and successfully assessing patients with a variety of medical concerns.  The outcomes presented in EMSA 1201 and EMSA 1202 may be taught in a coterminous format or in a two-semester format. Contact/lab/clinical hours: 60 (Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Program.) (Corequisite(s): ESMA 1501 and EMSA 1111.) F,S
  
  • EMSA 1202 - Advanced EMT Trauma and Medical Skills Lab

    2 credit(s)


    The Advanced EMT Trauma and Medical Skills Lab is one of two laboratory based courses intended to focus the student on developing skills related to theory presented in didactic classes taken as corequisites for this course.  This laboratory experience will utilize scenarios to emphasize airway maintenance, medication administration and successfully assessing patients with a various of medical concerns.  The outocmes presented in EMSA 1201 and EMSA 1202 may be taught in a coterminous format or in a two-semester format. Contact/lab/clinical hours: 60. (Prerequisite/Corequisite(s) ESMA 1201, EMSA 1502 and EMSA 1112.) F,S
  
  • EMSA 1501 - Advanced EMT Medical Emergencies

    5 credit(s)


    The Advanced EMT Medical Emergencies is one of two lecture courses which includes basic and limited advanced skills focused on the acute management and transportation of critical and emergent patients.  This course includes the following topics: Emergency Medical Responder and Emergency Medical Technician-National Education Standards competencies, roles and resposibilities of the AEMT, workforce safety, wellness, public health, communications, documentaiton, medical/legal/ethical consdierations, anatomy and physiology, life span devleopment, pathophysiology, patient assessment, critical thinking, airway management, respiratory emergencies, cardiovascular emergencies, acute diabetic emergencies, abdominal and gastrointestinal emergencies, urologic emergencies, anaphylactic reactions, and behavioral emegencies.  The outcomes presented in EMSA 1501 and EMSA 1502 may be taught in a coterminous format or in a two-semester format. Contact/lab/clinical hours: 75. (Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Program. (Corequisite(s): EMSA 1201 and EMSA 1111.) F,S
  
  • EMSA 1502 - Advanced EMT Trauma and Medical Emergencies

    5 credit(s)


    The Advanced EMT Trauma and Medical Emergencies is one of two lecture courses which includes basic and limited advanced skills focused on the acute management and transportation of critical and emergent patients.  This course includes the following topics: obstetrics and gynecology, neonatal care, pediatric emergencies, geriatric emergencies, environmental emergencies, patients with special challenges, EMS operations, trauma and shock.  Trauma and shock will include the following toics:  bleeding, soft tissue injuries, head and spine injuries, face and neck injuries, chest injuries, abdominal and genitourinary injuries, and orthopedic injuries.  The outcomes presented in EMSA 1501 and EMSA 1502 may be taught in a coterminous format or in a two-semester format.  Contact/lab/clinical hours: 75 (Prerequisite/Corequisite(s) EMSA 1501, EMSA 1202, EMSA 1112.) F,S

Agriculture

  
  • AGRI 1020 - Introduction to Animal Science

    3 credit(s)


    Animal breeds, principles of inheritance, nutrition, sanitation, disease, animal products and their relation to public health; emphasis on breeds suited for Tennessee and for market classifications. Three hours per week. UD
  
  • AGRI 1030 - Introduction to Plant Science

    3 credit(s)


    Plant structure, physiology and heredity in relation to the fundamental processes of growth, development, propagation and adaptation. Three hours per week. UD
  
  • AGRI 1050 - Soil Science

    4 credit(s)


    A study of the properties of soil and its origin, classification, and physical and chemical composition.  Lab exercises deal with soil minerals, soil structure, soil moisture and the effects of liming and fertilizing and their influence on plant growth. S
  
  • AGRI 1410 - Introduction to Agriculture

    3 credit(s)


     Historical development, national and international issues and trends. Three hours per week. UD
  
  • AGRI 2110 - Veterinary Assistant Practicum

    4 credit(s)


     Practical work experience in veterinary clinics and/or related facilities. Approximately 100 clinical hours required. S
  
  • AGRI 2801 – 2899 - Special Topics in Agriculture

    1 – 6 credit(s)


     Detailed study of a specific topic in agriculture. UD
  
  • AGRI 2900 - Individualized Studies in Agriculture

    1 – 9 credit(s)


     Independent and individualized studies in agriculture. Students may take more than one independent or individualized study in a given discipline up to a maximum of nine credit hours. UD

Architecture and Architectural Drafting

  
  • ARC 1010 - Architectural Drawing I

    3 credit(s)


     Traditional and contemporary architectural styles; freehand sketching techniques; instrument and hard line graphic techniques; lettering styles; structural calculations; codes for wood, concrete and steel structures and modular design; orthographic projection, and pictorial illustration. Two hours lecture and two hours lab per week. F
  
  • ARC 1020 - Architectural Drawing II

    3 credit(s)


     Construction and use of study models, basic site planning, structural materials, sections and details, elevations, conventions and schedules, and formal board presentation. Two hours lecture and two hours lab per week. (Prerequisite(s): ARC 1010 and ERG 2010.) S
  
  • ARC 1030 - Residential 3D

    3 credit(s)


     Modeling in CAD 3D of modern residential construction. Uses of modeling to provide traditional orthographic views as well as oblique views, scaled views, normal rendering of peripherals and obtaining specialized views such as full-section details. Two hours lecture and two hours lab per week. (Corequisite(s): ARC 1010.) UD
  
  • ARC 1050 - History of Architecture

    3 credit(s)


     Achievements from primitive times through ancient classical Greece and the classical Roman era. Three hours per week. UD
  
  • ARC 1060 - History of Architecture

    3 credit(s)


     Achievements from Romanesque and Gothic times through modern architecture. Three hours per week. UD
  
  • ARC 2010 - Commercial Planning

    3 credit(s)


     Design and development of light commercial construction, mechanical and electrical systems, and detail drawings. Two hours lecture and two hours lab per week. S
  
  • ARC 2801 – 2899 - Special Topics in Architecture

    1 – 6 credit(s)


     Detailed study of a particular topic in architecture. UD
  
  • ARC 2900 - Individualized Studies in Architecture

    1 – 9 credit(s)


     Independent and individualized studies in architecture. Students may take more than one independent or individualized study in a given discipline up to a maximum of nine credit hours. UD

Art

  
  • ART 1030 - Art Appreciation

    3 credit(s)


     ♦ Analysis of style, technique and structure in art to stimulate thought and deepen the meaning and relationship of art to everyday life. Three hours per week. (Prerequisite(s): All required learning support reading and writing courses.) UD
  
  • ARTH 2010 - Survey of Art History I

    3 credit(s)


    ♦ Major periods of art history from prehistoric times to the 15th century. Three hours per week. F
  
  • ARTH 2020 - Survey of Art History II

    3 credit(s)


    ♦ Major art from the 15th century to the present. Three hours per week. S
  
  • ARTH 2500 - Art Theory and Criticism

    1 credit(s)


     Art Theory and Criticism provides the terminology and theoretical basis necessary for the investigation and understanding of specific works of art. This class considers the theoretical issues and related historical framework that come together in the critical interpretation of art. Contemporary approaches to art criticism are a major focus. One hour per week. (Prerequisite(s): ART 1030 or permission of instructor.) UD
  
  • ARTP 1010 - Drawing I

    3 credit(s)


    Materials and techniques of drawing including composition. Additional fee: $35. Three hours per week. F
  
  • ARTP 1020 - Drawing II

    3 credit(s)


    Drawing as a means of artistic expression with experimentation in various media. Additional fee: $35. Three hours per week. (Prerequisite(s): ARTP 1010 or permission of instructor.) S
  
  • ARTP 1110 - Two-Dimensional Design

    3 credit(s)


    Elements, principles and techniques of design of two-dimensional art forms. Additional fee: $35. Three hours per week. F
  
  • ARTP 1120 - Three-Dimensional Design

    3 credit(s)


    Elements, principles and techniques as they apply to three-dimensional form. Additional fee: $35. Three hours per week. S
  
  • ARTP 2110 - Sculpture I

    3 credit(s)


     An introductory course into the three-dimensional world of visual arts. Students will be introduced to mold making, casting, carving and fabricating through the use of various materials, including clay, plaster, plastic, metal and found objects. Additional fee: $35. Three hours per week. UD
  
  • ARTP 2120 - Sculpture II

    3 credit(s)


     A continuation of Sculpture I that will focus on conceptual ideas of art making while continuing to develop technical skills. Students will be encouraged to take on longer, more advanced projects that actively engage the Cleveland State community. Additional fee: $35. Three hours per week. (Prerequisite(s): ARTP 2110 or permission of instructor.) UD
  
  • ARTP 2410 - Clay I

    3 credit(s)


     Studio experience with techniques, tools and materials used in design and creating aesthetic ceramic forms emphasizing hand-building techniques, decorating and firing. Additional fee: $35. Three hours per week. UD
  
  • ARTP 2420 - Clay II

    3 credit(s)


     Studio experience in designing, creating and decorating hand-constructed and wheel-thrown clay forms; glaze calculation; and kiln firing. Additional fee: $35. Three hours per week. (Prerequisite(s): ARTP 2410 or permission of instructor.) UD
  
  • ARTP 2510 - Portfolio Preparation

    1 credit(s)


     This course is designed specifically to help art majors prepare a comprehensive portfolio of their work that will be suitable for submission to a professional degree art program. Additional fee: $35. Students will meet with the instructor approximately six times during the semester. Should be taken during each student’s last semester of the sophomore year. S
  
  • ARTP 2710 - Individual Problems in Art I

    3 credit(s)


     Directed study in special areas of interest. Additional fee: $35. Three hours per week. (Prerequisite(s): permission of instructor.) F, S
  
  • ARTP 2720 - Individual Problems in Art II

    3 credit(s)


     Directed study in special areas of interest. Additional fee: $35. Three hours per week. (Prerequisite(s): ARTP 2710 or permission of instructor.) F, S
  
  • ARTP 2801 – 2899 - Special Topics in Art

    1 – 6 credit(s)


     Detailed study of a particular topic in art. UD
  
  • ARTP 2900 - Individualized Studies in Art

    1 – 9 credit(s)


     Independent and individualized studies in art. Students may take more than one independent or individualized study in a given discipline up to a maximum of nine credit hours. UD

Astronomy

  
  • ASTR 1010 - General Astronomy I

    4 credit(s)


     ♦ Contemporary study of the solar system including planets, satellites, asteroids, comets, constellations, celestial time and laws of planetary motion, telescopic observations and a term project required. Three hours lecture and two hours laboratory per week. F
  
  • ASTR 1020 - General Astronomy II

    4 credit(s)


     ♦ Historical and contemporary study of cosmological models; evolution, classification and characteristics of normal and active galaxies; physical properties of the interstellar medium, sun and stars; Hertzsprung-Russell methods and stellar evolution; and search for extraterrestrial life. Telescopic observations and a term project required.  Three hours lecture and two hours laboratory per week. S
  
  • ASTR 2801 – 2899 - Special Topics in Astronomy

    1 – 6 credit(s)


     Detailed study of a specific topic in astronomy. UD
  
  • ASTR 2900 - Individualized Studies in Astronomy

    1 – 9 credit(s)


     Independent and individualized studies in astronomy. Students may take more than one independent or individualized study in a given discipline up to a maximum of nine credit hours. UD

Biology

  
  • BIOL 1010 - Survey of Biology I

    4 credit(s)


    ♦ Scientific method, basic chemistry, cellular organization, cellular energetics, multicellular organization into tissues, organs and systems with emphasis on the human. Three hours lecture and two hours laboratory per week. (Prerequisite(s): All required learning support reading and writing courses.) F
  
  • BIOL 1020 - Survey of Biology II

    4 credit(s)


    ♦ Cell reproduction, embryology, genetics, evolution, classification survey and ecology. Three hours lecture and two hours laboratory per week. (Prerequisite(s): BIOL 1010.) S
  
  • BIOL 1050 - Southern Appalachian Flora and Fauna

    3 credit(s)


     Field and laboratory identification and ecology of plants and animals of the Southern Appalachian environs. Does not satisfy the natural sciences requirement for degree programs. Three hours per week. UD
  
  • BIOL 1110 - General Biology I

    4 credit(s)


    ♦ Scientific method, unifying principles of biology including evolutionary theory, basic genetic principles, biodiversity and classifications, plant anatomy and physiology, development and function, behavior and ecology. For students in medical, dental, associate pre-health science or natural science programs. Three hours lecture and three hours laboratory per week. (Prerequisite(s): All required learning support reading and writing courses.) F
  
  • BIOL 1120 - General Biology II

    4 credit(s)


    ♦ Scientific method, chemistry, cells, cell-cell interactions, cellular respiration and fermentation, photosynthesis, cell cycle and mitosis, transmission and molecular genetics, genomics and principles of development. For students in medical, dental, associate pre-health science or natural science programs. One year of high school or higher level chemistry is strongly recommended. Three hours lecture and three hours laboratory per week. (Prerequisite(s): BIOL 1110.) S
  
  • BIOL 1130 - General Biology III

    4 credit(s)


     Animal structure and function, including animal development, animal form and function, and animal systems.  Three hours lecture and three hours laboratory per week. (Prerequisite(s): BIOL 1120.) F, S
  
  • BIOL 1510 - Environmental Science I

    4 credit(s)


     ♦ Scientific method, chemistry, biology, ecology, communities, ecosystems and biomes. Three hours lecture and two hours laboratory per week. F
  
  • BIOL 1520 - Environmental Science II

    4 credit(s)


     ♦ Human populations, environmental systems and policy, resources and pollution. Emphasis on man’s impact on the environment.  Three hours lecture and two hours laboratory per week. (Prerequisite(s): BIOL 1510.) S
  
  • BIOL 2010 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I

    4 credit(s)


    ♦ Structure and function of the body emphasizing basic organization, the integumentary, skeletal, muscular and nervous systems; cellular structure and energetics. Two hours lecture and four hours laboratory per week. (Prerequisite(s): All required learning support reading and writing courses and a course in either high school or college-level chemistry taken within the last five years.) F, S, Su
  
  • BIOL 2020 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II

    4 credit(s)


    ♦ Structure and function of the body emphasizing the endocrine, cardiovascular, respiratory, lymphatic, immune, digestive, urinary and reproductive systems and genetics.  Two hours lecture and four hours laboratory per week. (Prerequisite(s): BIOL 2010.) F, S, Su
  
  • BIOL 2110 - Forestry, Wildlife, Fisheries

    3 credit(s)


     History of forestry, wildlife and fisheries practices with introduction to dendrology, silviculture, biometry as well as identification of wildlife and fish species; introduction to wildlife and fisheries management principles and techniques with emphasis on Tennessee. Three hours per week. (Prerequisite(s): All required learning support reading and writing courses.) UD
  
  • BIOL 2230 - Microbiology

    4 credit(s)


    Characteristics of prominent bacteria, viruses, protozoa and multicellular parasites; history of microbiology, chemistry, cells, microbial metabolism and genetics; recombinant DNA techniques; microbial growth and control of microbial growth; infection, host defense and diagnostic testing. Laboratory experiments emphasize morphology, identification, aseptic procedures and applied microbiology. Two hours lecture and four hours laboratory per week. (Prerequisite(s): Chemistry and one year biology sequence or permission of instructor.) F, S, Su
  
  • BIOL 2310 - Conservation

    3 credit(s)


      Use and abuse of wildland resources.  Historical perspectives and current management of forests, wildlife, and fish of North America including aspects of outdoor recreation and pollution problems. Three hours lecture per week. UD
  
  • BIOL 2801 – 2899 - Special Topics in Biology

    1 – 6 credit(s)


     Detailed study of a particular topic in biology. UD
  
  • BIOL 2900 - Individualized Studies in Biology

    1 – 9 credit(s)


     Independent and individualized studies in biology. Students may take more than one independent or individualized study in a given discipline up to a maximum of nine credit hours. UD

Business

  
  • BUS 1100 - Workplace Communications Skills

    3 credit(s)


     Development of contemporary business communications skills. Emphasis is placed on effective memo and business letter writing principles, listening skills and preparation and delivery of oral presentations. Three hours per week. F, S
  
  • BUS 1290 - International Business

    3 credit(s)


     An overview of the global business environment, international competition, trade characteristics, policies and strategies. Learning to manage cultural diversity, negotiating tactics and communicating in the global marketplace. Three hours per week. UD
  
  • BUS 1400 - Principles of Customer Service

    3 credit(s)


     Applies a basic business knowledge and skills to develop customer-focused strategies necessary to maintain competitive edge in business world. Emphasize fundamentals, skill-building and practical ideas to keep satisfied customers. Three hours per week. UD
  
  • BUS 1410 - Customer Service Fundamentals

    3 credit(s)


     Defines quality customer service and explains how that is achieved through effective communication skills. Students will gain understanding of techniques necessary for creating and maintaining customer-focused companies. Three hours per week. UD
  
  • BUS 1500 - E-Commerce

    3 credit(s)


     The theory and practice of doing business over the Internet and World Wide Web. Three hours per week. UD
  
  • BUS 2710 - Business Statistical Methods

    3 credit(s)


     Emphasis on the application of statistics to real world business problems. Includes tabular, graphical and numerical methods in descriptive statistics; probability; discrete and continuous probability distributions; sampling; interval estimation; and hypothesis testing. Three hours per week. (Prerequisite(s): INFS 1010 or INFS 1121 and two years of high school algebra or all required learning support math courses.) UD
  
  • BUS 2801 – 2899 - Special Topics in Business

    1 – 6 credit(s)


     Detailed study of a particular topic in business. UD
  
  • BUS 2900 - Individualized Studies in Business

    1 – 9 credit(s)


     Independent and individualized studies in business. Students may take more than one independent or individualized study in a given discipline up to a maximum of nine credit hours. UD
  
  • BUSN 1300 - Personal Finance

    3 credit(s)


     This course helps students to define and reach personal financial goals.  Topics may include planning, budgeting, taxes, credit, housing, insurance, investing and retirement planning. Three hours per week. F
  
  • BUSN 1302 - Keyboarding with Word Processing

    3 credit(s)


     This course develops the techniques of touch typing and introduces word processing. Three hours per week. F,S
  
  • BUSN 1305 - Introduction to Business

    3 credit(s)


     This course provides an introduction to the business environment.  Topics may include business ownership and organization, management, marketing, business ethics, accounting, economics, finance, and business careers. Three hours per week. F, S
  
  • BUSN 1310 - Business Communications

    3 credit(s)


     This course is a study of the principles, practices, and mechanics of various types of effective written and oral business communications. Three hours per week. S
  
  • BUSN 1320 - Business Calculations

    3 credit(s)


     This course is a study of the application of mathematics to solve problems related to routine business operations.  Topics may include insurance, taxes, consumer credit, retail applications, investments, financial statement analysis, inventory, depreciation, and introductory statistics. Three hours per week. F, S
  
  • BUSN 1330 - Entrepreneurship

    3 credit(s)


     This course explores the strategies necessary to start and operate a business.  Topics may include development of a business plan and strategies in marketing, management, finance, accounting, customer services, and operations. Three hours per week. S
  
  • BUSN 1340 - Small Business Management

    3 credit(s)


     This course is a study of the techniques of organizing and operating a small business, which may include development of the business plan, finance options, management of human resources, the firm’s assets and risk, global opportunities, and exit strategies. Three hours per week. UD
  
  • BUSN 2320 - Business Finance

    3 credit(s)


     This course examines financial principles, which may include financial statement analysis, risk and return relationships, time value of money, valuation of assets, capital budgeting, and working capital management.  May also be registered as ACCT 2320. Three hours per week. (Prerequisite(s): ACCT 1005 or ACCT 1010 or permission of instructor.) S
  
  • BUSN 2340 - Human Resource Management

    3 credit(s)


     This course is a study of principles of human resource management, which may include equal employment law and the recruitment, selection, and development of the human resources. Three hours per week. UD
  
  • BUSN 2350 - Organizational Behavior

    3 credit(s)


     This course examines the importance of understanding human relations in the workplace and developing the skills necessary to foster more effective communication and motivation. Three hours per week. UD
  
  • BUSN 2370 - Legal Environment of Business

    3 credit(s)


     This is a study of the principles of the American legal system as they relate to the conduct of business in our society. Three hours per week. S
  
  • BUSN 2380 - Principles of Marketing

    3 credit(s)


     This course is a study of basic marketing principles and practices, including the selection of target markets and the development of the marketing mix (product, price, promotion, and place of distribution). Three hours per week. F,S
  
  • BUSN 2385 - Project Design and Management

    3 credit(s)


    This course provides an overview of the tools and techniques needed to plan, execute and evaluate projects successfully.  Three hours per week. S
  
  • BUSN 2395 - Business Applications

    3 credit(s)


     Development of personalized job search and workplace success strategies.  Emphasis is placed on career research and preparation, developing an effective resume portfolio and e-portfolio, proactive interviewing, job application and search strategies, networking, work ethics, and soft skills. Three hours per week. UD

Chemistry

  
  • CHEM 1010 - Introduction to Chemistry I

    4 credit(s)


    ♦ For students with no previous chemistry course.  Scientific measurements and significant figures; atomic and molecular structure, bonding, equation writing and stoichiometry, compound classification; gas, liquid and solid states; solutions; acids/bases; and introduction to organic chemistry. May not be used in conjunction with CHEM 1110 to satisfy General Education requirements for Natural Science. Three hours lecture and two hours laboratory per week. (Prerequisite(s): All required learning support courses must be completed.) F,S
  
  • CHEM 1110 - General Chemistry I

    4 credit(s)


    ♦ Theoretical and descriptive chemistry for science, engineering, medicine and allied health majors. Atomic theory, chemical bonding, stoichiometry, molecular structure, gas laws and solution chemistry. May not be used in conjunction with CHEM 1010 to satisfy General Education requirements for Natural Science. Three hours lecture and three hours laboratory per week. (Prerequisite(s): All required learning support courses and high school chemistry or CHEM 1010.) F, S
  
  • CHEM 1120 - General Chemistry II

    4 credit(s)


    ♦ Reaction kinetics, chemical equilibria, thermodynamics, electro chemistry, descriptive chemistry of metals and non-metals and introduction to organic chemistry. Three hours lecture and three hours laboratory per week. (Prerequisite(s): CHEM 1110.) S
  
  • CHEM 2010 - Organic Chemistry I

    4 credit(s)


    Properties, synthesis and reactions of aliphatic and aromatic compounds according to functional groups including mechanisms of reactions and the relationship between structure and properties.  Three hours lecture and three hours laboratory per week. (Prerequisite(s): CHEM 1120.) F
 

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