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are emphasized in the laboratory. PREREQUISITE: Successful
completion of BIOL 1110 or BIOL 2010 with a grade of “C” or better.
Three lecture, three laboratory hours per week.

BIOL 110D Scientific Methods and Values (2-3) A course designed
to teach critical thinking skills through the application of scientific
methods and values. Students will research some of the more
controversial topics of the late twentieth century and write short
papers on each. Class time will largely be spent discussing these
topics. Two or three lecture hours per week. (Same as PSCI 110D).

BIOL 276T* Selected Topics in Biology (1-6) A course which deals
with topics carefully selected to meet the needs of special groups.
The course may be repeated for credit.

Business
BUS 110* Introduction to Business (3) This course will help
students form a basic understanding of terms, concepts, and issues
in the area of business. Areas of study include accounting, marketing,
finance, investments, management, entrepreneurship, and career
potential.

BUS 111* Keyboarding with Word Processing (3) This course is
for the development of techniques in touch typing and the
introduction of skills involved in presentation of the keyboard and
the various parts of the computer. A moderate emphasis will be
placed on speed. Letter and report format will be explored. Ten-key
pad by touch will be introduced.

BUS 115* Service Operations (3) Provides customer service
essentials for the workplace including telephone skills, task
development in serving customers, food and beverage service
practices, evaluation of service and orientation of new employees.
This course may not be used to meet the requirements of the A.A.S.,
A.S., or A.A. degree.

BUS 155* Business Mathematics (3) An intensive study of
mathematics as applied to business topics, including review of basic
operations, accounting mathematics, mathematics of retailing,
mathematics of finance, and other related topics. PREREQUISITES:
Two years of High School algebra and an acceptable placement
score, or DSPM 0850.

BUS 200T* Information Resources in Business (1-3) A course
designed to direct students into general and specific sources of
multimedia information in business. May be repeated for a total not
to exceed three credit hours. (Same as MIR 200T.)

BUS 222* Business Communications II (3) A study of the essentials
of English in the composition, creation and preparation of various
types of business communications. Creative, logical, and critical
thinking are applied to ethical situations faced in the business world.
Critical thinking, logic, application of communication styles, and
planning are then incorporated in preparation of business letters of
various kinds, memorandums, proposals, and oral reports.

BUS 251* Business Law (3) An introduction to the legal
environment of business, including the nature and source of law,
courts, courtroom procedure, with an emphasis on the law of
contracts, agency and employment, personal property and bailments
and sales.
BUS 255* International Business (3) This course introduces the
student to the world of international business. This includes the
study of the globalization of markets and production; country
differences by culture, economic system, and geography; crossborder
trade and investments; the global money system; and
competition in the global marketplace. PREREQUISITE: BUS 110.

BUS 276T* Selected Problems in Business (1-4) Specialized
topical issues and/or problems in business are selected and studied
in depth. Fifteen contact hours with faculty required per credit hour.
May be repeated for credit with a maximum of four hours to apply
toward graduation. PREREQUISITE: Permission of program
coordinator.

BUS 280* Cooperative Work Experience (3) This elective course
is offered through the Business Division. An interested student
must file a notice of intent one semester prior to enrollment. The
course involves a coordinated work experience monitored by the
faculty member. PREREQUISITE: Completion of at least 70% of
program requirements and faculty recommendation. Minimum 3
seminar meeting hours per semester and 90 hours minimum work
experience required per semester.

Career Exploration and Development
CED 100* Career Exploration and Development (3) This course
offers the opportunity for students to explore career opportunities
in fields including business, health care, hospitality, education or
government. Coursework will include the use of self-assessment
techniques, field interviews with working professionals and the
concepts of career preparation and planning.

Chemistry
The chemistry offerings at the College include essentially all of
the chemistry courses that would be required in the first two years
of a four-year curriculum in biology, chemistry, engineering, prenursing
and pre-medical professional curricula. For students having
little or no background in chemistry, CHEM 110* (Internet course
without laboratory) and CHEM 1030 (university-parallel one semester
with laboratory) are offered. Credit toward graduation cannot be
received for both CHEM 1030 and CHEM 1110.

 

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