May 14, 2024

2023-24 Catalog

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Business Management
	BUS& 101 - Introduction to Business 5 CR Examines the role of business in a modern economy: growth, structure, organization, and relationship to the environment. Students investigate the objectives, functions, and management of business firms. Other topics include problems of organization, decision-making, and controls. Note: Fulfills social science course requirement at BC. Course Outcomes Define pertinent business vocabulary Identify contemporary business concepts, principles and practices. Exhibit knowledge of the functions of business such as management, organization, human relations, marketing, financing and ethics. Analyze local and global business enterprises and environments in which they exist. Demonstrate an ability to work with a team to develop a business plan. Exhibit proficiency in analyzing information found in business publications. Find out when this course is offered
	BUS 102 - Personal Money Management 1 CR Part of a series of courses that present core components of personal finance applicable to individuals and financial service workers. Includes cash flow management, personal budgeting, and record keeping. Students develop a personal budget and compile personal income statements. . Course Outcomes Develop a spending plan Develop a system for keeping and using financial records Find and evaluate financial information from a variety of sources Summarize major consumer protection laws Describe the use of different payment methods Apply consumer skills to purchase decisions Control personal information Find out when this course is offered
	BUS 103 - Personal Savings 1 CR Part of a series of courses that present core components of personal finance applicable to individuals and financial service workers. Savings, the banking industry and its products and services, savings returns, and evaluating alternative savings vehicles are covered. Students set financial goals, determine the risks and returns of various savings vehicles, and create a personal net worth statement. Course Outcomes Discuss how savings goals contribute to financial well-being Evaluate savings alternatives, including their risks, fees and penalties Create savings plans Explain how the time value of money can aid in achieving goals Create a net worth statement and describe its importance in the financial planning process Explain why some government and employer programs (e.g., IRAs, 401Ks) are tax-advantageous Find out when this course is offered
	BUS 104 - Personal Credit 1 CR Part of a series of courses that present core components of personal finance applicable to individuals and financial service workers. Focus is on the evaluation of the credit industry and its consumer products and services. Students evaluate alternate credit and loan features and explore strategies for debt management. Course Outcomes Identify the costs, benefits and pitfalls of various types of credit Explain credit reports and credit scores, and identify how and why to improve them Summarize major consumer credit laws and borrower’s and lender’s rights Describe ways to avoid or correct debt problems Apply consumer skills to purchase decisions Find out when this course is offered
	BUS 105 - Personal Taxes 1 CR Part of a series of courses that present core components of personal finance applicable to individuals and financial service workers. Focus is on individual tax filing, tax planning and maximizing after-tax returns. Course Outcomes Prepare a tax return Engage in tax planning Calculate benefits of pre-tax spending accounts Calculate the difference between after-tax and pre-tax returns on retirement accounts Evaluate eligibility for Earned Income Tax Credit and tax credits for 401K (low income) and their effect on savings Evaluate strategies for maximizing after-tax returns Find out when this course is offered
	BUS 106 - Personal Risk Management 1 CR Part of a series of courses that present core components of personal finance applicable to individuals and financial service workers. Focus is on the insurance industry and its products. Students evaluate personal insurance needs. Course Outcomes Analyze personal risk and determine methods of mitigating this risk Evaluate various forms of life insurance and their benefits and costs Prepare personal information for appropriate insurance quotes – Evaluate three quotes for property insurance Evaluate the differences in risk between three or more health insurance packages Analyze risk management case studies Articulate the resources available under Medicare and Medicaid Find out when this course is offered
	BUS 107 - Personal Real Estate 1 CR Part of a series of courses that present core components of personal finance applicable to individuals and financial service workers. Covers the single-family house and mortgage market. Students review the home buying and mortgage application process. Course Outcomes Evaluate case study between buying and renting including investment and tax benefits Articulate rights in the home buying process Review home buying programs Articulate steps in the home buying process and risks in each step Financial evaluation of various mortages (fixed rates, APR, variable rates, interest only, terms, points, etc. ) Calculate the effect of brokers’ fees, title insurance, inspections and lawyers fees on a home purchase Evaluate the effect of interest rates on mortgages Evaluate home equity loans and the risks of refinancing Find out when this course is offered
	BUS 108 - Personal Investment 1 CR Part of a series of courses that present core components of personal finance applicable to individuals and financial service workers. Focus is on financial goals, historical risk and returns of major asset classes, asset allocation, maximizing after-tax returns and monitoring investments. Course Outcomes Create investment goals and plans utilizing the time value of money Evaluate investment alternatives, such as stocks, bonds, mutual funds and index funds Discuss critical investment concepts such as asset classes, asset allocation, return and risk Evaluate tax-advantaged investment plans Discuss investment advisors and ways to avoid fraud Find out when this course is offered
	BUS 109 - Employee Benefits for Personal Finance 1 CR Part of a series of courses that present core components of personal finance applicable to individuals and financial service workers. Outlines basic benefits offered by firms. Students become familiar with what these benefits achieve and how to use them for long-term financial planning. Course Outcomes Review a social security summary statement and evaluate how benefits are computed Determine how unemployment benefits are given Describe major employee benefits (medical, disability, life, etc.) and what they cover Analyze a case study of health insurance and determine relevant costs Evaluate the differences in risk between three or more medical insurance packages Taking the employer’s perspective design an employee benefits package using relevant components – calculate the cost to the employer and the benefit to the employee Evaluate the financial benefits of spending accounts Calculate the after-tax benefit to the employee of 401K, profiting sharing or pension benefits Find out when this course is offered
	BUS 120 - Organizational Behavior 5 CR Explores the dynamics of human resources in a business organization. Students develop a positive attitude toward the human element in business. Specific topics include motivation, leadership, group dynamics, organization theory, participatory management, and communication. Course Outcomes Examine oneself—behavioral characteristics, beliefs, stereotypes, biases, background—for self-awareness and identify their impact on others in the workplace. Analyze effective inter-cultural communication and relationship building in organizations. Evaluate basic forms of motivation. Analyze leadership and power, power tactics, bases of power, causes and consequences of political behavior, impression management, negotiating power and politics. Contrast known stages for how groups develop. Classify functional and dysfunctional roles in groups. Identify functions of leadership and management. Distinguish characteristics of effective leaders. Summarize organizational culture and why it has relevance. Describe how cultural diversity contributes to the competitive advantage of an organization. GenEd Outcomes: Creative and Critical Thinking Critical Thinking/Problem Solving GenEd Outcomes: Connections Cultural Diversity Group Processes Find out when this course is offered
	BUS 141 - Introduction to Insurance 2 CR Covers the basic background of modern property/casualty insurance systems. Explores the interrelationship of insurance work, how insurance products and services are distributed to the consumer, and how insurance company departments function. Includes civil, tort and contract law and the importance of the risk management process. Course Outcomes Define or explain the words and phrases used in the insurance business. Describe the general nature of property and liability insurance. Explain how insurance benefits society. Describe the types of work done by a customer service representative in preparing a submission and preparing a personal lines quote. Describe an insurance application and how it is handled by a producer and a customer service representative. Describe the types of policy provisions found in an insurance policy and briefly explain the purpose of each type. Describe insurance cycle. Give examples of changing consumer needs. Find out when this course is offered
	BUS 145 - Business Mathematics 5 CR Presents practical mathematics for business and consumer financing. Topics include computing simple and compound interest, present values, annuities, and amortization. Course Outcomes Calculate percentages and their applications Understand the key concepts behind an amortization table Compute compound interest and present value Compute & understand the discount process Read, analyze and interpret financial reports Calculate mark ups, mark downs & discounts Apply business statistics such as mean medium & mode Plot frequency distributions & graphs Understand the concepts of depreciation GenEd Outcomes: Creative and Critical Thinking Critical Thinking/Problem Solving Quantitative/Symbolic Reasoning Find out when this course is offered
	BUS 199 - Individual Studies in Business Management 1-10 CR Covers directed readings, special projects, and independent study by an individual student. May be repeated for a maximum of 15 credits. Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor. Course Outcomes Independent study course. Outcomes determined between student and instructor. Find out when this course is offered
	BUS 203 - Business Law II 5 CR Second course in business law. Extends the study of business law into real property, the Uniform Commercial Code, debtor-creditor relationships, business organizations, cyber law, ethics, and employment. Students extend their learning in the legal reasoning process, legal analysis and writing, and how to communicate clearly. Prerequisite(s): BA 200 or BUS 201 or permission of instructor. Course Outcomes Describe in a legal and business context the nature of real property, the forms of its ownership, methods that real property is transferred, and the legal effect of a mortgage. Explain the responsibilities of businesses under the Uniform Commercial Code for Sales. Communicate the rights and responsibilities of business and users of negotiable instruments Explain the nature, rights, and responsibilities created by debtor – creditor law, define the forms of bankruptcy and explain it processes and uses. Describe the legal structure and forms of business organization. Describe their formation. Describe the rights of shareholders and the responsibilities of management. Depict what Cyberlaw is and enumerate the major issues this emerging and developing area of the law presents for businesses. Provide a detailed explanation of the liability of accountants in their professional capacity and the impact of Sarbanes-Oxley on auditors and accountants. Explain in a comprehensive way the employment relationship, labor relations laws, business responsibilities under unemployment compensation, family leave, health and safety, compensation, privacy, and immigration laws. Demonstrate critical thinking, legal analysis, and writing skills. Describe and better understand the legal environment in which businesses operate. GenEd Outcomes: Creative and Critical Thinking Critical Thinking/Problem Solving GenEd Outcomes: Connections Ethics Find out when this course is offered
	BUS 210 - Investments 5 CR Provides tools for personal financial planning and investment selection. Topics include the economy, capital markets, industries, stocks, bonds, international, mutual funds, and other asset classes. Students are required to evaluate and monitor investments, use analytical tools (such as risk return and fundamental analysis), and behavior finance concepts to determine investment selection and fit to personal financial goals and risk profiles. Course Outcomes Personal Financial Plan Outline and quantify major financial goals Calculate an annual return on investment Create a savings plan Articulate personal risk profile Stocks Differentiate between the major American stock exchanges in terms of volume, types of companies, number of companies, market capitalization, and listing requirements Describe how a stock is traded Describe the relationship between the stock market and the economy Describe major stock indices, how they are compiled and what they measure Stocks Describe the rights of a shareholder Differentiate between authorized, issued and outstanding shares Define and describe actions which might lead to dilution Know long term stock returns and risks Define an IPO Bonds Differentiate between a stock and a bond Differentiate between long term and short term interest rates Describe what factors affect interest rates Calculate nominal yield, current yield, yield to maturity Calculate the effect on a bond when interest rates rise or fall Bonds Describe Bond credit ratings List and define bonds risks (credit, maturity, lower coupons, purchasing power, liquidity, legislative and call) Fundamental Analysis Define and compile basic components of income statement Define and compile basic components of balance sheet Calculate and compare companies on key financial ratios (Sales and income growth, Return on sales, Return on equity, debt/equity) Calculate and compare companies on Market Value, PE, Price to Book, Price to Sales, Price to Cash Flow Industry Analysis Research and describe key factors for competition in an industry Growth rate Competitive environment Regulatory or legislative factors PE, Debt Equity, Return on Equity Forecast World Equity Markets Identify key factors in assessing countries for investment Describe risk and return in major world markets Describe the effect of currency fluctuations on foreign investment Mutual Funds Analyze and assess a fund on each of the following criteria Objective Size Age Tenure of portfolio manager Fees Portfolio composition Risk measurement Asset Allocation Define how asset allocation affects the return and risk of a stock portfolio Calculate the return and risk of different classes of assets and different stock sectors Evaluate the appropriateness of various asset allocations for own personal financial planning Stock Portfolio Identify stocks for investment Maintain invest, watch and drop portfolios Calculate return on investment for a portfolio Create a strategy for investment which fits personal profile Audit performance and implement improvements as needed Find out when this course is offered
	BUS 221 - Human Resource Management 5 CR Introduces the functional areas of human resource management and laws. Students discuss job analysis, recruitment, testing, interviewing, se<$! >lection, placement, training, wage and salary administration, performance, evaluation and labor management. Course Outcomes Demonstrate understanding of the changing roles and practices of human resource management by distinguishing the evolving eras of scientific management, human relations, the traditional human resource/personnel approaches and the organizational systems approach. Analyze the changing demographic make-up of the modern organizational workforce and demonstrate understanding how these changes affect the management of human resources in today’s organizations. Define the critical problems and issues facing the management of personnel in today’s global business environment. Demonstrate comprehension of how national cultural differences affect management of personnel and definitive personnel actions. Identify, define, and analyze the forces that make up the human resource management external environment and apply understanding of this environment to the affect it has on managing of human resources and the organizational approaches to productivity and employee QWL. Apply the legal environment components of HRM and demonstrate comprehension of the affect it has on personnel actions related to recruitment, hiring, selection, safety/health, training and development, discipline and terminations. Demonstrate comprehension of the affect changes in society and organizations have had in reshaping the role of human resource management. Analyze and apply the impact of organizational analysis and identification of core critical job duties on organizational outsourcing, downsizing, and the increased use of the contingent workforce and the relationship to the changing role of human resource management. Demonstrate comprehension of how personnel law and regulations, labor unions, market conditions, societal values and attitudes, technological advance influence and shape human resource management roles and practices and the affects on the management of employees. Define current technological applications of computers in human resource management and administration. Demonstrate comprehension of job design, job reengineering and job enrichment programs and the effect on employee motivation approaches linked to organizational effectives and success. Demonstrate understanding of the affects of team/group approaches contrasted with the traditional specialization of tasks and job duties and employee performance with the management of employees. Define and analyze the development eras of employee motivation management and leadership theories and approaches and demonstrate understanding of the affect on the changing manager’s role and management of organizational change linked to increased organizational effectiveness, performance, productivity, and application of continuous learning environments and organizational systems management. Demonstrate comprehension in the application of effective research approaches, incorporating defined HR reference resources, to research personnel/HR related issues. GenEd Outcomes: Creative and Critical Thinking Critical Thinking/Problem Solving Find out when this course is offered
	BUS 222 - Advanced Leadership & Management 5 CR Prepares working professionals for effective leadership in a culturally diverse and constantly changing business environment. Prerequisite(s): BUS 101 (prev G BUS 101) or BUS 120 or BUS 221 . Course Outcomes Examine current management challenges Evaluate theories and practices of leadership and their impacts on employee performance and organizational effectiveness. Explore different organizational structures and their impacts on organizational culture and effectiveness. Investigate challenges and strategies to foster a diverse workforce organization. Develop the skills and mentality needed to foster workforce diversity. Identify the challenges and strategies for organizational change efforts. Evaluate key components of a strategic plan. Develop a S.M.A.R.T. action plan to implement a strategic plan. Demonstrate the skills required to perform tasks required to manage employee performance including, communicating performance expectations, coaching and monitoring, rewarding, and evaluating. Explore techniques to improve organizational processes. Assess your strengths and skills as a leader. Develop a professional development plan. Investigate the issues and practices of personal ethics and social responsibilities in a business environment. Find out when this course is offered
	BUS 223 - Applied Principles of Management 5 CR This course examines foundational concepts of management theory and practices and how to manage people and activities to achieve organizational and ethical goals in an ever-changing diverse environment. Students will explore various aspects of planning, organizing, controlling and leading in the workplace. Current organizational issues and trends will be integrated into the course. Course Outcomes Explain the role of the manager in today’s rapidly changing economic, technological, multicultural and diverse environment. Apply management principles to management practices. Utilize interpersonal skills to lead and/or participate in a workgroup. Demonstrate the ability to value diversity in the workplace and the contributions of a diverse group of individuals to the success of an organization. Conduct research and analysis on contemporary topics in management. Find out when this course is offered
	BUS 230 - Project Management 5 CR Examines the theory and practice of project management from a managerial perspective. Students define projects, determine resources requirements, write requests for proposals, outline contract requirements, define and sequence tasks, and create project schedules. Recommended: Concurrent enrollment in BATECH 280 . Course Outcomes The student will be able to produce written analysis of client organization, key users, and organizational goals. Produce project definition documents that identify both the breath and depth of specific projects. Demonstrate proficiency in both writing and analysis of request-for-proposals. Analyze & evaluate key requirements for contracts. The student will be able to evaluate and assign project administration duties. Use the Critical Path Model to define and sequence project tasks. Determine appropriate project-time calculations and establish benchmarks to track accuracy of the calculations. Demonstrate when PERT & GANT charts should be used. GenEd Outcomes: Creative and Critical Thinking Critical Thinking/Problem Solving Find out when this course is offered
	BUS 241 - Multicultural Business Consulting 5 CR The same as BA 241 . Course combines classroom based theory with practicum experience. Students apply skills in marketing, financial analysis, business process analysis, consulting, and multicultural business management in working with a real business or nonprofit. Includes practical experience in consulting and managing in a multicultural environment, and opportunities to link classroom learning to a wide array of business disciplines to see how changes in one area affect the growth of the company as a whole. Either BA 241 or BUS 241 may be taken for credit, not both. Recommended: 30 prior college business or marketing credits. Course Outcomes Apply teaming, project management and consulting skills to successfully work in a diverse team that includes an outside mentor and community business or nonprofit. Apply marketing concepts, including multicultural segmentation, branding, sales, customer relationship management, and elements of the marketing mix, to create a business-appropriate marketing plan. Conduct market, internal, and competitive research such as a customer survey, employee survey, in-depth interview, focus group, or ethnographic analysis. Conduct a business process analysis. Formulate financial projections based on the analysis. Present findings and recommendations to the business in oral and written formats. GenEd Outcomes: Connections Cultural Diversity Group Processes Find out when this course is offered
	BUS 250 - Entrepreneurship 5 CR Deals with organizing and operating a small business. Topics include development of a business plan, failure factors in small business, source of capital, record keeping, financial statements, taxation, marketing, legal and regulatory issues and management principles. Recommended: Completion of 15 business credits or equivalent business experience Course Outcomes Develop and implement a business plan Analyze and evaluate various sources of funding Design a marketing plan that specifically evaluates customer needs Articulate why business fail Assess the contributions of small business to our economy. Judge the advantages of operating a small business Explain how the Small Business Administration helps small businesses Appraise different franchising options Demonstrate mastery of Risk Management tools Find out when this course is offered
	BUS 280 - Advanced Studies in International Business 5 CR Focuses on student research projects comparing U.S. business practices with their International counterparts. Class requires participation in the one-week international research trip. Prerequisite(s): INTST 150 and permission of instructor. INTST 150 may be taken concurrently. Course Outcomes Conduct international business research contrasting the difference between International and U.S. based businesses. Recognize the importance of diversity in the global business environment. Understand the difference demographics makes on global business practices. Describe the impact of international trade on US markets Explain the impact legal and cultural factors of international trade Describe strategies for analyzing foreign markets for possible expansion of U.S. markets Analyze local and global business enterprises and environments in which they exist Exhibit proficiency in analyzing information found in business publications GenEd Outcomes: Creative and Critical Thinking Research/Information Literacy Find out when this course is offered
	BUS 294 - Special Topics in Management 1-10 CR Allows study of advanced or specialized topics in the field of management. Course Outcomes Special topic course. Outcomes dependent upon topic selected each quarter. Find out when this course is offered
	BUS 299 - Individual Studies in Business Management 1-10 CR Covers directed readings, special projects, and independent study by an individual student. May be repeated for a maximum of 15 credits. Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor. Course Outcomes Independent study course. Outcomes dependent upon topic selected between student and teacher. Find out when this course is offered
Business Management and Technology
	ACCT 320 - Fundamentals of Accounting and Finance 5 CR Provide students in non-accounting programs with a basic understanding of financial accounting, managerial accounting, and finance. The course will emphasize how financial data is used throughout the organization and how that data is transformed into useful information to support business decisions. Prerequisite(s): Business Management and Technology, BAS admission, and BUS 101 and ENGL 101 , both with a C or better, or permission of the instructor. Course Outcomes • Explain and demonstrate the role and use of accounting information and business ethics in the decision-making process. • Explain the steps taken to complete the accounting cycle. • Explain, analyze, and interpret the basic financial statements, income statement, balance sheet, statement of cash flows, including the concepts of time value of money, the accounting equation, and ratio analysis. • Explain the difference between cash basis and accrual basis accounting. • Prepare a cash flow forecast. • Explain the budgeting process and the various types of budgets. • Explain and evaluate the factors that affect an entity’s overall cost of capital. • Analyze organizational performance using budget variance analysis, Internal rate of return,(IRR), and Net Present Value (NPV). Find out when this course is offered
	BUS 300 - Leading and Decision Making 5 CR This course explores the important roles of a leader and the impact an individual can make in influencing decisions for the purpose of guiding an organization or business unit toward success. Leading a team is a complex endeavor and involves vision, passion, the ability to make decisions under pressure and uncertainty, and the ability to motivate others toward one’s vision. This course analyzes the symbiotic relationship between leadership and decision-making, combining classical wisdom, recent research, and theory and practice. The course will primarily focus on leadership and decision-making in the business world with a focus on the technology sector, the nonprofit world, and one’s personal life. We will use a mix of reading, discussion, case studies, and exercises to achieve a better understanding of leadership and decision-making. Prerequisite(s): Admission into the Business Management and Technology, BAS , and BUS& 101  with a C or better, or permission of the instructor. Course Outcomes Evaluate motivational theory; common motives of leaders and followers Identify resources that affect an individual’s power and influence; use and misuse of power Explore the impact of competition and conflict in leadership tasks and roles Assess how our individual values serve as the underpinning of an individual’s decision-making style as well as how organizational values further influence leadership choices Analyze problem statements and framing as well as a rational model for decision-making to better understand traps and cognitive barriers that lead to sub-optimal decisions Evaluate options regarding dealing with conflicts in a business unit as well as influencing and motivating those who are resistant to change Define organizational culture and explain how managers both create and are influenced by organizational culture. Find out when this course is offered
	BUS 310 - Principles of Operations Management 5 CR Students will learn how organizations acquire, maintain, or optimize their competitive advantage through operations. The course will include operations and technology processes by which the inputs of labor, capital, knowledge, entrepreneurship, business processes, information, and technology are used to create the most competitive products and services. This course prepares students to focus on managerial actions and analysis to attain organizational goals and objectives through improved operations. Prerequisite(s): Admission into the Business Management and Technology, BAS and BUS& 101 or BUS 300 , and BATECH 268 , all with the C or better, or permission of the instructor. Course Outcomes Articulate and communicate in an effective way what operations management is and how it contributes to an organization’s success. Compare, contrast, and evaluate the elements of what competitiveness is based upon, how productivity is impacted by operations, and strategies to implement to improve competitiveness. Understand the role of operations management in the overall business strategy of the organization Appraise and defend alternatives and decisions dealing with the management of inventory, supply chain, production, human resources, labor and job design, quality management, location, Just in Time (JIT) and lean operations, scheduling, project management, and MRP (Material Requirements Planning) and ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning). Evaluate strategies to achieve competitive advantage. Construct analytical tools for operations managers including decision-making tools such as master scheduling, transportation modeling, waiting line models, Pareto optimization, linear programming, and learning curves. Apply Excel functions as tools in the analysis and evaluation of solutions for operations management decisions. Synthesize learning in operations management via simulations or case analysis. Find out when this course is offered
	BUS 342 - Management Practices and Processes 2 CR This course is designed to provide students a basic understanding of the managerial function and processes. Students can apply managerial skills within their areas of responsibility and better understand how their work activities fit into the larger organizational structure and management. Recommended: BUS 101 Course Outcomes Describe what management is, why management is important, what managers do, and how managers use organizational resources efficiently and effectively to achieve organizational goals. Distinguish and explain the four principle managerial tasks, (planning, organizing, leading, and controlling) and explain how managers’ ability to handle each one affects organizational performance. Analyze their impacts on organizations. Differentiate among the levels of management and understand the tasks and responsibilities of managers at different levels in the organizational hierarchy. Distinguish and explain the three kinds of managerial skills, and why managers are divided into different levels for efficiency and effectiveness. Evaluate the impact each level of management has on the organization and its performance. Define organizational culture and explain how managers both create and are influenced by organizational culture. Locate, acquire, evaluate, and analyze new information on management topics, and present it to the class. Explain why conflict arises, how it can be healthy for an organization, identify the types and sources of conflict in organizations, and describe conflict management strategies that managers can use to resolve conflict effectively. Apply this understanding to hypothetical management situations. Discuss and analyze the increasing diversity of the workforce and the organizational environment and explain the role that managers play in the effective management of diversity. Evaluate the role of diversity in business. Find out when this course is offered
	BUS 355 - Business of IT: Legal Regulatory Business Env 5 CR This course focuses on managerial and legal principles and knowledge that are critical to IT organizations and the management of organizations focused on information technology in the modern business world. Students will develop skills and techniques in the areas of the relevant legal concepts and doctrines; regulatory and administrative agency requirements; and organizational development and management practice applicable in the IT environment. Case studies will be used. Prerequisite(s): BUS 101 and admission to the BAS Information Systems and Technology program, BAS Software Development, BAS Cybersecurity program, or BAS Business Management and Technology, or instructor’s permission. Course Outcomes Evaluate the legal and ethical standards IT professionals and managers must maintain. Explain the legal and regulatory powers and structures of administrative agencies and devise strategies to optimize business interactions with them. Illustrate appropriate approaches for meeting the requirements for legal compliance within regulatory agencies including analyzing and describing HIPAA, NIST, LEED, SOX, and other finance and accounting legal standards as they apply to the IT environment. Analyze and evaluate the legal and ethical dimensions of contracts and legal devices and doctrines applicable to the IT environment including intellectual property rights, employment contracts, nondisclosure agreements, vendor contracts, agency, employment, and independent contractor law. Interpret the relationship between ethical values and legal requirements. Appraise contemporary practices, challenges, and opportunities at the intersection of IT and corporate governance. Appraise contemporary management practices and organizational behavior theory particularly applicable to the IT environment and IT organizations including change management. Explain and demonstrate good business judgment in making IT decisions based on economic analysis, including TCO (Total Cost of Ownership), ROI, (Return on Investment), and lease versus buy considerations. Discriminate, evaluate, and apply management theories and principles in the IT environment such that IT systems and organizations remain in compliance including the requirement of a formal, controlled change management system. Find out when this course is offered
	BUS 370 - Intermediate Project Management 5 CR Examines project management theory and practice, with emphasis on scientific, technical, and medical applications. Uses PMI’s PMBOK framework to explain the creation and management of projects in contemporary organizations. Cases and examples illustrate the application of this framework to real-world Waterfall, Iterative, and Agile projects. Prerequisite(s): Acceptance to BAS program or instructor permission. Course Outcomes Understand and demonstrate what defines a project, and describe the role and responsibilities of a project manager. Explain the role, importance, and application of project management in today’s scientific, technical, and medical organizations. Analyze and appraise the fundamental trade-offs between cost, schedule, scope, and quality embodied in any project. Show and explain how project requirements are converted to an appropriate Work Breakdown Structure (WBS), and define the appropriate task dependencies and sequences for the WBS. Explain the significance of the critical path in a project, show how the critical path is determined, and use CPM and PERT analysis to appropriately “crash” and re-plan projects. Describe the process groups and knowledge areas defined by PMI’s Project Management Book of Knowledge (PMBOK), and explain why each is important for effective project management. List and explain the steps needed to initiate, plan, execute, monitor, control, and close a project in a typical organization. Describe and explain the documents, systems, and procedures needed to support real-world projects, and create the documents, systems, and procedures needed to support a real or hypothetical project. List and categorize the key players associated with a project and describe their roles. Describe the project management methodologies in common use (including Waterfall, Iterative and incremental, and Agile approaches), and explain why each methodology was developed. List the tools that are typically used by project managers to monitor and control projects, and show how these tools are applied in real and hypothetical situations. Describe and evaluate representative software systems currently used to support project management. Use project management software to plan and re-plan a small project, and to generate an array of management reports. Evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of the traditional Waterfall project methodology, Iterative and Incremental Development methods, and Agile project management (including SCRUM), and recommend the appropriate approach to use in a given situation. Explain the relationship between project management, portfolio management, and program management. GenEd Outcomes: Creative and Critical Thinking Critical Thinking/Problem Solving Find out when this course is offered
	BUS 400 - International Business and Technology 5 CR This course examines the role of technology in international business and trade. In this class, we look at how different countries view technology, and the various ways protectionism is used to encourage international trade while simultaneously supporting each country’s domestic industry. We will discuss/examine supply chains, technology transfers, governmental and regional opportunities, and restrictions. Prerequisite(s): Admission into the Business Management and Technology, BAS , and BUS& 101  with a C or better, or permission of the instructor. Course Outcomes Understand how to minimize supply chain management challenges Recognize potential advantages and disadvantages of technology transfers Analyze legal issues surrounding IB technology Determine ways to mitigate international risk management Recognize protectionism and ways to still overcome these challenges Awareness of how to protect against outside entities – technology theft Evaluate large international technology companies compete – computer vs durable goods Evaluate future competitive strategies for developing business management technology Recognize the benefits of green technology transfers Understand social considerations of international technology transfers Find out when this course is offered
	BUS 450 - Business Management Analysis and Design 5 CR This course provides students with the fundamental concepts and tools such as forecasting, risk analysis, and decision analysis needed to understand the emerging role of business analytics in organizations. Business analysis requires strategy, and an understanding of operational processes and procedures to lead organizations through complex changes. This course will focus on identifying effective methods of analyzing various data models including customer behavior data, staffing cycle data, budget performance, variance data, etc. For example, students will use data analytics to derive insights into the key components of the staffing cycle of an organization, from hiring, to internal mobility, and attrition. Readings and lectures will illustrate strategic management theories and frameworks while case discussions, exercises, and a comprehensive written case analysis provide opportunities for application. Prerequisite(s): Admission into the Business Management and Technology BAS. Course Outcomes Develop the critical thinking skills needed to perform external and internal analyses of organizations and their competitive environment. Identify key value drivers in a business unit or organization in order to build a scorecard to track key performance indicators Utilize business analysis skills such as documentation, planning, and business solution design to gain knowledge of business lifecycle management, planning and monitoring of projects and budgets Define, explain, and apply the key terms, concepts, and theories in business analysis as well as explore how changes in capital markets affect business performance Understand considerations in collecting data and selecting appropriate analysis tools in order to develop reports in a fair, objective, and unbiased manner Find out when this course is offered
	BUS 490 - Contemporary Topics in Business Management & Technology Capstone 5 CR This is a case-based course centered on current and relevant business management and technology topics. This course utilizes case studies applying concepts involving business management and technology in a practical way. Case studies will be selected each term reflecting current topics in business management and technology including such potential topics as cybersecurity challenges, ethics in technology, AI and its effects on human capital, management challenges in the technology space, recruitment and human resource practices in the technology sector, innovation, and start-up challenges. Critical thinking and analysis are stressed to help students make decisions, set goals and act on information from current business management and technology scenarios. Work product from the course can be included in a student’s portfolio demonstrating to employers and potential employers thoughtful and higher-order thinking, application, and communication of concepts studied in business management and technology. Course Outcomes Analyze current literature on business management and technology topics raised in five (5) contemporary case studies. Demonstrate critical thinking, situational analysis, and strategic problem-solving paired with the application of theoretical concepts in each of the case studies, producing a final product that outlines the problems and recommended solutions. Work collaboratively in teams to discuss the business management and technology topics presented by the problems, and identify potential solutions through analysis and synthesis. Find out when this course is offered
	IT 330 - Cloud Technologies for Business 5 CR This course addresses the principles and concepts of cloud technologies. The course is ideal for gaining a broad understanding of cloud services/solutions, sales management, cloud infrastructure across a variety of providers. Prerequisite(s): Admission into BAS Business Management & Technology. Course Outcomes Describe cloud architecture and the available services across a variety of vendors. Deploy, manage, and migrate cloud services. Aggregate data sets on hosted platforms. Devise a business application model for implementing cloud initiatives. Formulate a deployment, utilization and support plan. Find out when this course is offered
Business Sustainable Practice
	BSUST 101 - Introduction to Sustainable Business Practices 5 CR Exploration of sustainable business practices that manage resources, emphasize policies to minimally affect local and global environment, and create positive social environments. Topics cover energy systems and efficiencies, transportation, water usage, waste management and recycling, supply chain and product lifecycle management, and environmental corporate responsibilities and regulations. Course Outcomes Present the different definitions used for “sustainability” and “sustainable business practices” and compare them in terms of intended audience and purpose. Present and discuss the complexity and breadth of sustainable business practices, and their implications for business organizations as part of a larger ecosystem that includes environmental, societal and economic systems. Compare the effectiveness and assess the cost/benefit of various sustainable business strategies in selected industries – such as healthcare, manufacturing, retail, high tech – and in small and large organizations. Present and compare strategies for resource and waste management, including energy systems and efficiencies, transportation reduction, water usage, and waste management and recycling. Present and compare strategies for sustainable supply chain management and product lifecycle management. Discuss corporate responsibilities and regulations as they relate to the environment. Present trends and issues in corporate sustainability and environment practices. Present the scope and application of the sustainability-related US and global certifications, including LEED. Develop strategies that enhance leadership and change management with an organization in order to promote the use of sustainable practices. Communicate complex ideas in simple terms to stakeholders and lay people with a wide range of knowledge and experience. Make a solid business and financial case for implementing sustainable business practices. Apply ethical frameworks to decision making in business practices GenEd Outcomes: Creative and Critical Thinking Critical Thinking/Problem Solving Find out when this course is offered
	BSUST 110 - Communication for Sustainable Business Practices 4 CR Introduces strategies to best position and communicate your organization’s commitment to the environment and social responsibility. Topics cover communication of sustainability strategies, integration of sustainable practices, marketing sustainability services and products, sustainability image positioning and advertising, training of employees, vendors and distributors, and developing accountability at all levels of operation. Course Outcomes Present and discuss concepts, issues and trends in the communication and PR of green/environmental/sustainability strategies Identify history and trends in green/environmental/sustainability terminology and image positioning Discuss strategies to best position and communicate an organization’s commitment to the environment in the context of different industries Apply strategies to market sustainability services and products using specific case studies Discuss issues in aligning green/environmental/sustainability image with actual sustainable practices in business operation Discuss the importance and specific strategies in developing and implementing sustainability training of employees, vendors and distributors; and accountability at all levels of operation Discuss the issues of social responsibility and fair labor practices as they relate to the concept of sustainability Make the business case for the implementation of sustainable business practices based on analysis of facts and information supported by accurate record keeping Discuss the concept of “green washing” and debate the issues relating to accurate reporting and publicizing of “green” practices Discuss how politics, and government and public policies impact the presentation of a “green image” Explore the importance of internal communication in implementing sustainable business strategies Communicate complex ideas in simple terms to stakeholders and lay people with a wide range of knowledge and experience Make a solid business and financial case for implementing sustainable business practices Apply ethical frameworks to decision making in business practices Find out when this course is offered
	BSUST 120 - Survey of Energy Systems Management 5 CR Explore and compare traditional and renewable energy systems, from efficiency, environment, socio-political and economic perspectives at the regional, US and global levels. Evaluate strategies for energy management in buildings, transportation and business operations. Topics include laws and regulations that govern energy sourcing, utilization and efficiency and their evolution over time. Course Outcomes Present the history and evolution of traditional and renewable energy systems Analyze U.S. and global energy markets and policy in traditional and alternative energy systems Discuss the emphasis societies and corporations place on the development, safeguarding and exploitation of energy resources Define and compare different renewable energy sources, including solar, geo-thermal, wind, biofuels, wave and tidal energy Discuss some of the technology and logistics constraints, including material sourcing, energy storage and distribution Present benefits of traditional versus renewable energy sources, long-term vs. short-term feasibility and strategic decision-making in energy generation and utilization Discuss economic, environment and socio-politics issues as they relate to energy generation and consumption Analyze and evaluate energy efficiency strategies in different sectors and for different applications, including buildings, transportation and business processes Explain how industries, markets and governments interact in term of renewable energy research and implementation Through scenario development, explore the future of energy generation and energy conservation and discuss how these trends could impact existing business practices Find out when this course is offered
	BSUST 130 - Survey of Resource and Waste Management 5 CR Introduction to the environmental and economic impact of various resource and waste systems management strategies. Focus is on assessing every stage of business activities from the sourcing of materials and resources, through the use and maintenance of products, to the disposal of resulting waste and emissions. Course Outcomes Analyze specific businesses and industries from the perspective of resource and waste management Discuss issues involved in accurately assessing the impact of business decisions on resource and waste management efficiency Analyze the environmental and economic impact of specific resource and waste management strategies Present the current and evolving thinking regarding resource and waste management, and how this impacts business processes Discuss the economic and socio-political dimensions of resource and waste management Identify and assess all the stages of business activities for specific products and processes from a resource and waste management perspective Explain how resource and waste management efficiency can be significantly improved through business strategies that impact early product/process design and general business practices Give examples of partnerships and collaborations that encourage businesses, consumers, and governments to work together to make changes across the whole supply chain Research and present laws, regulations and standards that impact how businesses in different industries define and implement resource and waste management Find out when this course is offered
	BSUST 150 - Introduction to Carbon Footprint 5 CR Introduction to basic tools and techniques used to assess the impact of selected business practices on the environment and society. Topics include introduction to life cycle analysis, carbon footprint computing and analysis; auditing; emission and greenhouse gas reporting; emission trading regulations and energy management solutions. Course Outcomes Apply and compare different approaches to economic analysis as it relates to carbon footprint computing; resource economics and management; and energy management solutions. Present and discuss concepts, issues and trends in the economics of sustainability Apply basic economic analysis tools as they relate to carbon footprint computing; resource economics and management; and energy management solutions. Discuss the basic concept, options and trends in carbon trading regulations and practices. Implement best practices for life cycle costing analysis. Discuss emission trading regulations, trends and practices. GenEd Outcomes: Creative and Critical Thinking Critical Thinking/Problem Solving Find out when this course is offered
	BSUST 160 - Sustainable Business Analysis 5 CR Introduction to process and techniques involved in performing analysis of businesses with emphasis on how to best integrate sustainability into business and financial strategies. Topics include business process analysis, triple bottom line accounting, information technology processes, green supply chain, trends and practices, and legal issues and regulatory compliance. Recommended: BSUST 150 . Course Outcomes Assess the sustainability of existing business practices and develop recommendations for improvement, as well as their short and long-term impacts. Apply principles of triple bottom line accounting to evaluate sustainable business efforts. Apply basic processes and information technology tools involved in performing analysis of various businesses with an emphasis on sustainability. Apply basic business analysis tools as they relate to green supply chain management Explain the issues of sustainability in the context of procurement policies and global supply chain management. Present and compare best practices in integrating sustainability into business and financial strategies. Outline the main steps in planning, implementation and evaluation of sustainability programs based on case studies. Outline the main steps in sustainability and environmental management reporting. Discuss history and trends in legal issues and regulatory compliance in sustainability. Communicate complex ideas in simple terms to stakeholders and lay people with a wide range of knowledge and experience. Make a solid business and financial case for implementing sustainable business practices. Apply ethical frameworks to decision making in business practices. GenEd Outcomes: Creative and Critical Thinking Critical Thinking/Problem Solving Find out when this course is offered
	BSUST 201 - Whole Systems Thinking and Change Management 5 CR Presents strategic approach to change management based on whole systems thinking. Using case studies, the focus is on developing and assessing strategies at all levels of the business systems that break down barriers and build upon relationships between units and stakeholders with an emphasis on economic, social and environmental impacts. Recommended: BSUST 101 or general knowledge of business and sustainable business practices. Course Outcomes Present the history, terminology, methods, concepts and tools of whole systems thinking Explain and apply the concepts of examining organizations and situations from a systems perspective Research, compare and contrast reductionist and whole systems thinking approaches Diagram complex systems and demonstrate how these schema can support the resolution of complex problems Explain how the component parts of a system can best be understood in the context of relationships with each other and with other systems Assess the business drivers for change, and the political and economic landscape Explain and plan for the different stages and roles in system change implementation Develop metrics to measure whole system change indicators and progress towards goals, develop baselines and analyze impact of various factors over time Compare and contrast various strategies to empowering employees and stakeholders to embrace changes in their current environment Research and debate the impact of leadership’s styles and group dynamics on the organization social environment and how they impact the effectiveness and the speed of change Develop a communication and training strategy that takes into account internal and external relationships to support the implementation of a major business change initiative Research internal and external roles, resources and factors that can help effectively implement change Draft a sustainable business plan that build upon respective strengths of and relationships between units and stakeholders with an emphasis on economic, social and environmental impacts Assess the effectiveness of change implementations in a range of business and social environments in real settings Find out when this course is offered
	BSUST 260 - Product Lifecycle and Supply Chain Management 5 CR Study of principles, functions and objectives of green and sustainable product lifecycle and supply chain management in various industries. Topics include: product design, standards and labeling; purchasing, contracts and supplier programs; outsourcing; manufacturing processes; material sourcing; waste management; resource and energy management; inventory management; transportation and distribution; and overall operations. Recommended: BSUST 160 and one from BSUST 120 , BSUST 130 or BSUST 150 . Course Outcomes Define “green” lifecycle for products and services, and give examples for specific industries Present concepts, functions, processes, and objectives of “green” logistics and supply chain management activities Assess the factors that contribute to the environmental impact of moving raw materials, inventory and finished goods Analyze specific supply chain management processes from the perspective of sustainability in diverse industries Identify and assess all the stages of lifecycle for specific products and processes from a sustainability perspective Present the current and evolving thinking regarding product lifecycle and supply chain management, and how this impacts business processes Debate various strategies to integrating green supply chain practices across the supply chain network Develop benchmarks and strategies to monitor performance of sustainability programs Present strategies that promote sustainability with suppliers and contractors Present manufacturing and service operation strategies that promote sustainable development in local, regional and global environments Find out when this course is offered
Business Technology Systems
	BTS 199 - Individual Studies Business Technology Systems 1-10 CR Covers directed readings, special projects, and independent study by an individual student. May be repeated for a maximum of 15 credits. Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor. Course Outcomes Independent study course. Outcomes dependent upon topic selected between student and faculty. Find out when this course is offered
	BTS 294 - Special Topics in Business Technology Systems 1-5 CR Allows study of advanced or specialized business software applications, supplementing the regular courses. Course Outcomes Special topics course. Outcomes will vary. Find out when this course is offered
Career Education Options (CEO)
	CEO 44 - Special Topics in CEO 15 CR Develops skills for success in career and education programs through special topics. Course Outcomes Special topics course. Outcomes will vary. Find out when this course is offered
	CEO 53 - Math 3 1-10 CR Emphasizes development of strategies to effectively solve mathematical problems for high school completion, and college and career readiness. Students meet class objectives through the analysis of numbers, place values, shapes and measurement to solve addition, subtraction, multiplication and division problems with whole numbers, decimals, fractions and percents. Students build their math vocabulary as well as note taking and technology skills. Prerequisite(s): CEO/ABE Orientation and Advising. Course Outcomes Read, write, compare and round whole numbers and decimals. Use whole numbers, decimals, fractions and percents to solve addition, subtraction, multiplication and division problems. Use monetary values, distances, and intervals of time to solve problems. Use geometric factors and a variety of measurements to solve problems. Organize, represent and interpret data to answer questions. Use technology to support and report on mathematical concepts. Find out when this course is offered
	CEO 54 - Math 4 1-10 CR Emphasizes development of strategies to effectively solve mathematical problems for high school completion, and college and career readiness. Students meet class objectives through the use of fractions, percents, ratios, and proportions to solve problems relating to measurements, geometry and basic algebra. Students build their math vocabulary as well as note taking and technology skills. Prerequisite(s): CEO/ABE Orientation and Advising. Course Outcomes Solve addition, subtraction, multiplication and division problems with whole numbers, decimals, fractions and percents. Recognize and use signed numbers. Use ratios, proportions, conversions, and a variety of measurements to solve problems. Use order of operation and algebraic reasoning to solve problems. Use geometric factors including lines, angles and multi-dimensional shapes to solve problems. Recognize and utilize sets of data to solve problems. Organize, represent and interpret data to answer questions. Use technology to support and report on mathematical concepts. Find out when this course is offered
	CEO 55 - Math 5 1-10 CR Emphasizes development of strategies to effectively solve mathematical problems for high school completion, and college and career readiness. Students meet class objectives through the use of algebra and geometry to solve problems. Students build their math vocabulary as well as note taking and technology skills. Prerequisite(s): CEO/ABE Orientation and Advising. Course Outcomes Use mathematical properties such as: order of operation, signed numbers, scientific notation, rational and irrational values, proportionate values, and inequalities to solve problems Explain the process of solving an algebraic equations Recognize, solve and graph linear and quadratic equations and systems of equations Explain and use geometric formulas to solve problems Organize, represent and interpret data to answer questions Use technology to support and report on mathematical concepts. Find out when this course is offered
	CEO 56 - Math 6 1-10 CR Emphasizes development of strategies to effectively solve mathematical problems for high school completion, and college and career readiness. Students meet class objectives through the use of intermediate algebra to solve problems. Students build their math vocabulary as well as note taking and technology skills. Prerequisite(s): CEO/ABE Orientation and Advising. Course Outcomes Use mathematical concepts to solve basic, non-calculator based, math problems. Apply knowledge of algebraic concepts and formulas to solve multi-step problems including Slope Formula and equation of lines. Apply knowledge of graphing to solve linear equations. Solve Basic Data and Statistics Problems. Use the Quadratic Formula. Recognize a Function. Add, Subtract, Multiply and Divide Complex Polynomials. Organize, represent and interpret data to answer questions. Use technology to support and report on mathematical concepts. Find out when this course is offered
	CEO 57 - Special Topics in CEO 1-5 CR Develops skills for success in career and education programs through special topics. Course Outcomes Special topics course. Outcomes will vary. Find out when this course is offered
	CEO 63 - English 3 1-10 CR Emphasizes development of strategies to effectively communicate in English for high school completion, and college and career readiness. Students read and report on books, short stories, graphs, maps, and informational text that relate to social studies, science and literature. Students meet composition objectives by writing complete sentences in short answers, notes, and paragraphs. Students build their vocabulary for reading and writing as well as improve spelling and technology skills. Prerequisite(s): CEO/ABE Orientation and Advising. Course Outcomes Locate, refer to and quote key details and examples from a text. Determine the meaning of general academic and domain-specific words and phrases. Determine and summarize the main idea or theme of a story, drama or poem. Explain events, procedures, ideas or concepts in a historical, scientific or technical text. Use information from multiple sources to compare and contrast events, ideas, and concepts. Use the writing process to convey opinions, explanation, stories & research.  Use technology to research and report on topics of historical and scientific significance. Find out when this course is offered
	CEO 64 - English 4 1-10 CR Emphasizes development of strategies to effectively communicate in English for high school completion, and college and career readiness. Students read and report on fiction and non-fiction texts that relate to social studies, science and literature. Students meet composition objectives by writing well-organized and well-developed paragraphs and essays. Students develop their technology skills to complete a variety of tasks. Prerequisite(s): CEO/ABE Orientation and Advising. Course Outcomes Cite strong and thorough evidence and inferences from a text. Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text. Determine and summarize the theme, development and conclusion of a text. Analyze a complex set of ideas or sequence of events to explain how individuals, ideas, or events interact and develop over the course of a text. Analyze and evaluate an author’s claim and the effectiveness of the structure of a text. Use the writing process to convey ideas, concepts, explanations & research. Use information from multiple sources on the same topic to write arguments and reports that support ideas with clear evidence. Use technology to produce, publish, and update writing products. Find out when this course is offered
	CEO 65 - English 5 1-10 CR Emphasizes development of strategies to effectively communicate in English for high school completion and college and career readiness. Students read and report on college-level fiction and non-fiction texts that relate to social studies, science and literature. Students meet composition objectives by writing critical responses, including note taking and annotation. Students develop their technology skills to complete a variety of tasks. Prerequisite(s): CEO/ABE Orientation and Advising. Course Outcomes Cite strong and thorough evidence and inferences from a text. Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text. Determine and summarize the theme, development and conclusion of a text. Analyze a complex set of ideas or sequence of events to explain how individuals, ideas, or events interact and develop over the course of a text. Analyze and evaluate an author’s claim and the effectiveness of the structure of a text. Use the writing process to convey ideas, concepts, explanations & research.  Use information from multiple sources on the same topic to write arguments and reports that support ideas with clear evidence. Use technology to produce, publish, and update writing products. Find out when this course is offered
	CEO 71 - GED TEST PREPARATION I 1-10 CR Emphasizes the skills and strategies necessary for students placing at beginning high school reading and math levels to successfully complete the four GED tests: Social Studies, Science, Reasoning through Language Arts, and Mathematical Reasoning. Students are expected to register for and take the official tests when ready. Prerequisite(s): CEO/ABE Orientation and Advising. Course Outcomes Determine readiness to take the four sections of the GED® Write evidence-based responses. Develop math skills for successful completion of the GED® Math Reasoning test. Develop reading skills for successful completion of Reasoning through Language Arts, Science, and Social Studies GED tests. Develop computer skills required for the GED. Find out when this course is offered
	CEO 72 - GED TEST PREPARATION II 1-10 CR Emphasizes the skills and strategies necessary for students placing at advanced high school levels of reading and math to successfully complete the four GED tests: Social Studies, Science, Reasoning through Language Arts, and Mathematical Reasoning. Students are expected to register for and take the official tests when ready. Prerequisite(s): CEO/ABE Orientation and Advising. Course Outcomes Determine readiness to take the four sections of the GED® Write evidence-based responses. Develop math skills for successful completion of the GED® Math Reasoning test. Develop reading skills for successful completion of Reasoning through Language Arts, Science, and Social Studies GED tests. Develop computer skills required for the GED. Find out when this course is offered
	CEO 80 - Developing A Portfolio 1-10 CR Students create a portfolio to demonstrate competencies in one or more subject matter area for high school completion based on state guidelines. This course allows adults to work at their own pace and is designed to prepare them for a successful transition to college-level courses and to develop the behaviors and values relevant to success in higher education and the workforce. Prerequisite(s): CEO/ABE Orientation and Advising. Course Outcomes Create an educational plan for obtaining a high school diploma. Draft, edit, and produce a written document to demonstrate competency in at least one subject area required for high school completion based on state guidelines. Evaluate personal, educational, employment backgrounds, and interests to create short and long term academic and/or career goals. Utilize technology in navigating the online course delivery system to access necessary class components and resources. Find out when this course is offered
	CEO 82 - Social Studies 1-10 CR This course examines the social, political, and economic development of the United States from the American Revolution through the beginning of the 20th century. It traces the westward expansion of the nation, rise of industry and cities, conflicts with other nations, and social and political reform movements. Readings and written assignments focus on the experiences of diverse groups, including women, African-Americans, immigrants, workers, and others. Students will also develop their civic identity through discussions of current events, building connections between past and present. Prerequisite(s): CEO/ABE Orientation and Advising. Course Outcomes Cite key evidence and inferences from a text. Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text. Determine and summarize the organization structure and supporting details of a text. Analyze how texts make connections between ideas or compare and contrast facts. Use the writing process to convey ideas, concepts, explanations & research ideas with clear evidence. Use technology to produce and publish writing and link to cite sources. Find out when this course is offered
	CEO 83 - Science 1-10 CR The emphasis of this course is to develop an understanding of basic scientific thinking and how to conduct an effective experiment in a lab setting. This course integrates technology, reading, writing, listening, speaking, math and critical thinking skills around assignments and activities. Students will utilize videos, pictures, lab exercises, models, and other visual strategies to develop skills in scientific thinking. Lab included. Prerequisite(s): CEO/ABE Orientation and Advising. Course Outcomes Identify the purpose of science and demonstrate scientific thinking. Apply the steps of the scientific method to everyday situations as well as laboratory investigations. Identify and describe the characteristics of cells and organelles. Demonstrate basic lab skills through the collection, synthesis, and analysis of data (including the creation of graphs from data and correct interpretation of graphed data). Critique information presented online and in the media to determine if the information is “scientific and credible. Find out when this course is offered
	CEO 100 - Introduction to College Level Learning 5 CR General introduction to the cognitive and affective skills needed to succeed in life, education and career: understanding the difference between high school and college expectations to achieve academic success, and development of self-esteem, commitment, responsibility, persistence, respect and positive attitude. Prerequisite(s): Participant in CEO Program, concurrent enrollment with CEO 101 and CEO 105 . Course Outcomes Use college success skills. Analyze skills, interests and personal characteristics to determine a career direction and complete a life and career plan of action that includes short and long term goals with specific action steps. Access information on career fields, occupations and organizations and create a focused and effective resume. Explain transfer and professional/technical degree and certificate programs, select a program of study and explain the college enrollment process. Identify their primary learning style and explain the techniques that enhance their primary learning style. Effectively produce, assess and communicate ideas. Find out when this course is offered
	CEO 101 - Introduction to College/Career Success 5 CR An introduction to the attitudes, skills and personal characteristics that contribute to personal, academic, career and life success; the characteristics of positive attitude and self-esteem as an essential factor to personal health and positive relationships; recognizing and eliminating self-defeating behavior. Prerequisite(s): Concurrent enrollment with CEO 101 and CEO 105 , active CEO Program participant. Course Outcomes Identify and recognize self-defeating beliefs and behaviors and design a plan to address such beliefs and behaviors. Achieve a balance between emotional control and emotional expression. Increase awareness of elements involved in establishing and maintaining relationships. Establish a goal to develop a life plan of accomplishment. Find out when this course is offered
	CEO 102 - Survey of Life, Education, and Career Success 5 CR Development of skills that promote success in education, career and life. Prerequisite(s): CEO 100 , CEO 101 , and CEO 105 and active status in CEO Program. Course Outcomes Identify and explain terms and vocabulary in college courses and the workplace. Effectively participate in small groups. Explain the characteristics of citizenship, civics principles and community responsibility. Select their college major, create and educational plan and establish a connection with program chair for plan approval. Understand cultural diversity in life, education, the workplace and how it pertains to the Constitution and citizenship. Identify characteristics of the scientific and social research methods, the Socratic Method, argument and debate, critical and creative thinking and their importance in education and professional discipline. Find out when this course is offered
	CEO 103 - Career Planning 3 CR Advanced application and implementation of previously-learned skills: leadership, comprehensive career plan, and an intensive scholarship search. Prerequisite(s): C- or better in CEO 100 , CEO 101 , CEO 102 , CEO 105 and permission of instructor. Course Outcomes Design a personal career plan. Explain how leadership pertains to education, career and personal situations. Revise and improve an educational plan, including meeting with the professional/technical program chair. Accurately complete a detailed scholarship search and FAFSA application. Identify characteristics of reliable websites and appropriate use and citations of internet information. Make an effective class presentation via Power Point of one’s career plan. Find out when this course is offered
	CEO 104 - Preparing for the Job Market 2 CR This course will introduce skills and strategies to compete in the job market, general and discipline-specific leadership skills, the career portfolio as a tool in job application, resources for future education, professional development, and lifelong learning. Prerequisite(s): C- or better in CEO 100 , CEO 101 , CEO 102 , CEO 103 , CEO 105 , and permission of instructor. Course Outcomes Complete an effective career portfolio. Develop an effective personal career portfolio. Participate in Student Programs leadership program and/or college/community extracurricular activities. Complete a scholarship application. Develop a plan to create a balance in life, education and career. Find out when this course is offered
	CEO 105 - Resources and Technology for College and Career 5 CR Overview and introduction to BC and community websites, resources and support. Students will assess their keyboarding skills. They will cover the basics of power point, outlook, website navigation, online classes and Excel and their application to college and career success. This class will satisfy the recommended prerequisite for BATECH 161 or BATECH 110 . Course Outcomes Identify and use effectively all on campus and online resources for student success. Demonstrate speed and accuracy in keyboarding. Create effective Office Suite documents. Skilled in multiple storage methods. Proficient in Outlook. Navigate and utilize Distance Education course delivery systems with emphasis on CANVAS. Find out when this course is offered
	CEO 194 - Special Topics in Career Education Options (CEO) 1-5 CR In-depth study of educational or career topic. Will be announced in quarterly schedule. Course Outcomes Special topics course. Outcomes will vary. Find out when this course is offered
	CEO 294 - Special Topics in Career Education Options (CEO) 1-5 CR In-depth study of educational or career topic. Will be announced in quarterly schedule. Course Outcomes Special topics course. Outcomes will vary. Find out when this course is offered
Chemistry
	CHEM 100 - Chemical Explorations 5 CR Same as CHEM 110 . Presents basic concepts of chemistry using a relatively non-mathematical approach. Topics include measurement, atomic and molecular structure, the periodic table, chemical vs. physical changes, acids and bases, and the social and environmental role of chemistry. Only one of the two (CHEM 100 or CHEM 110 ) may be taken for credit. Course Outcomes Define chemistry and describe the key elements of the scientific method. Describe the general structure of the atom and extract information about an atom of an element using the periodic table, including element symbol, atomic number, atomic mass, and number of protons and electrons. Identify the role of chemical reactions in daily life using examples such as acid rain, photosynthesis, cooking, industrial synthesis, and pharmaceuticals. Describe the differences between molecular, ionic, and metallic substances, including acids, bases, organic molecules, and polymers. Describe the characteristics of a solid, liquid, and gas in terms of visible properties and the kinetic-molecular theory of matter, and compare pure substances to mixtures. Synthesize course information and apply it to practical, everyday issues such as acid rain, air and water pollution, limited resources on Planet Earth, pharmaceuticals, nutrition and materials. Identify and use reliable reference material in libraries and on the internet to research and report on a topic related to chemistry. GenEd Outcomes: Creative and Critical Thinking Research/Information Literacy GenEd Outcomes: Connections Natural Systems (Science and the Natural World) Find out when this course is offered
	CHEM& 110 - Chemical Concepts w/ Lab 6 CR Same as CHEM 100 . Presents the topics of chemistry in a relatively non-mathematical way and focuses on the social and environmental roles of chemistry. Course covers atomic and molecular structure, measurement, the periodic table, and acids and bases. The laboratory expands upon the course materials. Only one of the two (CHEM 100  or CHEM& 110) may be taken for credit. Course Outcomes Define chemistry and describe the key elements of the scientific method. Describe the general structure of the atom and extract information about an atom of an element using the periodic table, including element symbol, atomic number, atomic mass, and number of protons and electrons. Identify the role of chemical reactions in daily life using examples such as acid rain, photosynthesis, cooking, industrial synthesis, and pharmaceuticals. Describe the differences between molecular, ionic, and metallic substances, including acids, bases, organic molecules, and polymers. Describe the characteristics of a solid, liquid, and gas in terms of visible properties and the kinetic-molecular theory of matter, and compare pure substances to mixtures. Synthesize course information and apply it to practical, everyday issues such as acid rain, air and water pollution, limited resources on Planet Earth, pharmaceuticals, nutrition and materials. Identify and use reliable reference material in libraries and on the internet to research and report on a topic related to chemistry. Perform experiments and record observations to develop a conceptual understanding of physical and chemical phenomena. GenEd Outcomes: Creative and Critical Thinking Research/Information Literacy Scientific Inquiry (Nature of Science) Find out when this course is offered
	CHEM& 121 - Introduction to Chemistry 6 CR Introduces simplified atomic and molecular theory. Students investigate the chemistry of solutions, gases, liquids, and solids and examine quantitative relationships in chemical processes. Prerequisite(s): MATH 78 or MATH 98 , with a C or better, or placement into MATH 99 or higher. Course Outcomes Define chemistry as a scientific study of matter and its impact on society and everyday life. Apply precision, accuracy, and safe lab practices in taking measurements in support of scientific observation. Develop problem-solving skills related to unit conversions and stoichiometric quantification of chemical reactions. Identify the relationship between the position of an element on the periodic table and its atomic structure and physical/chemical properties. Describe the structure and properties of matter based on ionic/covalent bonding and intermolecular forces. Explain the concept of dynamic equilibrium in order to describe reversible physical and chemical processes reactions. GenEd Outcomes: Creative and Critical Thinking Critical Thinking/Problem Solving Scientific Inquiry (Nature of Science) Find out when this course is offered
	CHEM& 131 - Introduction to Organic/Biochemistry 6 CR Presents organic chemistry and biochemistry, with emphasis on functional groups, reaction synthesis, and biochemical applications. Prerequisite(s): CHEM 121 or permission of instructor. Course Outcomes Define organic chemistry in terms of the role of carbon in organic and biological chemistry. Identify and classify major organic functional groups and recognize their presence in biological molecules. Predict the physical properties and reactivities of organic compounds based on their structure. Name and draw the structure of organic compounds, including isomers. Define and recognize the different types of isomerism, including geometric, stereo, and constitutional. Explain the importance of molecular shape in terms of function and properties. Recognize structural differences between various types of biomolecules, such as lipids, carbohydrates, nucleic acids, and proteins, and identify their basic building blocks. Explain how recrystallization, extraction, and chromatography are used for separation and purification of organic mixtures. GenEd Outcomes: Creative and Critical Thinking Critical Thinking/Problem Solving Scientific Inquiry (Nature of Science) Find out when this course is offered
	CHEM& 140 - General Chemistry Preparation w/Lab 6 CR Preparatory chemistry for science and engineering majors intending to take the general chemistry series (CHEM 161 /CHEM 162 /CHEM 163 ). Topics include: atomic structure, stoichiometry, solutions, bonding, acids-bases, and oxidation-reduction. A quantitative approach and problem solving is emphasized. Prerequisite(s): MATH 99 (with C or better) or placement into MATH 141 or higher. Course Outcomes Define chemistry as a scientific study of matter and its transformations and the scientific method as a way to acquire knowledge. Apply precision, accuracy, and safe lab practices in taking measurements in support of scientific observation. Develop problem-solving skills related to unit conversions, stoichiometric quantification of chemical reactions, and solution chemistry. Extract information about an element from the periodic table: for example; the symbol, atomic number, atomic weight, and the number of protons and electrons. Identify the relationship between the position of an element on the periodic table and its atomic structure and physical/chemical properties. Explain the concept of the mole and molar mass and how they relate balanced chemical reaction equations. Write the formulas and names for ionic and covalent compounds using the Periodic Table. Describe the structure and properties of matter based on ionic/covalent bonding and intermolecular forces. GenEd Outcomes: Creative and Critical Thinking Quantitative/Symbolic Reasoning Scientific Inquiry (Nature of Science) Find out when this course is offered
	CHEM& 161 - General Chemistry I 6 CR First in a three-course chemistry sequence for science and engineering students. The 161/CHEM 162 /CHEM 163 series covers atomic structure, stoichiometry, solutions, gas laws, periodic law, bonding, molecular orbital theory, colligative properties, radioactivity, thermochemistry, equilibrium, acids, bases, oxidation-reduction, electrochemistry, kinetics, and simple organic chemistry. Prerequisite(s): Completion or concurrent enrollment in MATH 141 or higher, or placement into MATH 142 or higher. Also, CHEM 140 with a C or better (or equivalent), or by chemistry placement exam. Course Outcomes Develop problem-solving skills that are supported by algebraic and numeracy skills. Use measurable quantities of matter to determine physical and chemical properties. Describe the atom and understand the properties of the subatomic particles within the context of the Periodic Table. Explain the relationship between the position of an element in the periodic table and its physical/chemical properties, including periodic trends. Describe the differences in the structure and properties of substances based on different types and models of bonding. Classify and balance chemical reactions and predict products for different types of reactions and use stoichiometric calculations to predict quantities. Apply the properties of ionic and molecular substances in aqueous solution to describe systems and predict behavior. Develop laboratory practices for conducting experiments and reporting experimental results within the context of the scientific method (including the proper application of significant figures, precision, and accuracy). GenEd Outcomes: Creative and Critical Thinking Scientific Inquiry (Nature of Science) Quantitative/Symbolic Reasoning Find out when this course is offered
	CHEM& 162 - General Chemistry II 6 CR Second in a three-course chemistry sequence for science and engineering students. Prerequisite(s): CHEM 161 with a C or better. Course Outcomes Describe how a system and its surroundings exchange energy in the form of heat and/or work at both the molecular and macroscopic levels. Predict whether chemical reactions and physical processes are either endothermic or exothermic based on calculations of the change in enthalpy. Use the kinetic-molecular theory to explain the behavior of gases from a molecular perspective and apply the ideal gas law. Describe intermolecular forces and chemical bonds and how they influence physical properties and phase transitions. Predict whether a solute and solvent will mix to form a solution based on enthalpy and entropy of solvation, and calculate the resulting changes in the colligative properties. Apply the basic principles of collision theory to explain the energetics of a chemical reaction and determine how the reaction rate is affected by reactant concentration, temperature, molecular sterics, and the addition of a catalyst. Predict reactant order and formulate an experimental rate law using the initial rate method or the integrated rate law method and judge the reasonableness of a proposed reaction mechanism. Develop laboratory practices for conducting experiments and reporting experimental results within the context of the scientific method (including the proper application of significant figures, precision, and accuracy). GenEd Outcomes: Creative and Critical Thinking Scientific Inquiry (Nature of Science) Quantitative/Symbolic Reasoning Find out when this course is offered
	CHEM& 163 - General Chemistry III 6 CR Third in a three-course chemistry sequence for science and engineering students. Prerequisite(s): CHEM 162 with a C or better. Course Outcomes Explain how equilibrium concepts apply to chemical systems, including acids and bases, slightly soluble ionic compounds, and complex ions. Solve word problems for chemical systems at equilibrium to determine equilibrium constants, pH, and concentrations. Predict and quantify the chemical behavior of acids and bases in aqueous solutions. Discuss and quantify the effects of the thermodynamic properties of enthalpy, entropy, and free energy on chemical equilibria. Analyze the relationship between cell potential, free energy, and the equilibrium constant for electrochemical redox reactions in aqueous and electrochemical systems. Combine valence bond theory and crystal field theory to examine magnetism, color, and biochemical and industrial applications in coordination compounds. Develop laboratory practices for conducting experiments and reporting experimental results within the context of the scientific method (including the proper application of significant figures, precision, and accuracy). Future plans: Use laboratory generated data and supporting activities to reach sound conclusions about chemical phenomena, models, concepts, and theories. GenEd Outcomes: Creative and Critical Thinking Scientific Inquiry (Nature of Science) Quantitative/Symbolic Reasoning Find out when this course is offered
	CHEM 199 - Individual Studies in Chemistry 1-5 CR Allows for special projects, student research and independent study in Chemistry by an individual student. May be repeated for a maximum of 15 credits. Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor. Course Outcomes Individual study course. Outcomes dependent upon topic selected between student and teacher. Find out when this course is offered
	CHEM& 261 - Organic Chemistry I 6 CR The first of a three-course series in organic chemistry. CHEM 261/CHEM 262 /CHEM 263 series covers structure, nomenclature, reactions, and synthesis of organic compounds. Prerequisite(s): CHEM 163 with a C or better. Course Outcomes Determine the structure of organic molecules and ions and classify and name them using various systems of notation. Predict trends in physical properties for simple organic molecules based on their structure (e.g., relative boiling point, melting point, solubility). Provide reagents, predict products, and provide electron-pushing mechanisms for the reactions of alkanes, alkenes, and alkyl halides. Predict the relative energies of conformational isomers and identify the types of strain involved in alkanes/cycloalkanes. Determine the structural relationship of chiral/achiral molecules and predict whether samples will be optically active based on whether they contain chiral or achiral compounds, or racemic mixtures. Describe how infrared spectroscopy works, interpret IR spectra, and effectively use an IR in a laboratory setting. Effectively use laboratory techniques to synthesize, isolate, and purify samples, and assess the purity and yield of final products. GenEd Outcomes: Creative and Critical Thinking Scientific Inquiry (Nature of Science) Critical Thinking/Problem Solving Find out when this course is offered
	CHEM& 262 - Organic Chemistry II 6 CR Second in a three-course organic chemistry sequence. Prerequisite(s): CHEM 261 . Course Outcomes Interpret patterns of reactivity for reactions of alkenes, alkynes, alkyl halides, alcohols, ethers, epoxides, radicals, and aromatic compounds, and provide electron–pushing mechanisms and multistep products where applicable. Apply IUPAC nomenclature rules and predict trends in physical properties for simple organic molecules based on their functional groups. Provide reagents or predict products for reactions of carbon nucleophiles, such as Grignard and Gilman reagents. Predict the relative energies of radicals and product distributions which arise from radical reactions, including an understanding of side reactions which occur. Apply resonance and/or molecular orbital theory in determining the stability of conjugated systems and predicting the product of conjugate addition reactions (1, 2- and 1,4-conjugate additions, cycloadditions, etc.) Design syntheses of organic molecules of moderate complexity using multiple synthetic steps to produce the highest yield using the fewest steps and/or protecting groups. Deduce molecular structures based on various spectroscopic techniques such as NMR, MS, IR, and/or UV-Vis. Effectively use laboratory techniques to synthesize, isolate, and purify samples, and assess the purity and yield of final products. GenEd Outcomes: Creative and Critical Thinking Scientific Inquiry (Nature of Science) Critical Thinking/Problem Solving Find out when this course is offered
	CHEM& 263 - Organic Chemistry III 6 CR Third in a three-course sequence. Continues the lecture and lab component of CHEM 261 and CHEM 262 . Topics include functional groups and biologically important compounds. Prerequisite(s): CHEM 262 . Course Outcomes Interpret patterns of reactivity for reactions of carbonyl containing compounds and derivatives and amines, and provide electron–pushing mechanisms and multistep products where applicable. Predict the relative reactivities of the carboxylic acid derivatives. Apply IUPAC nomenclature rules and predict trends in physical properties for simple organic molecules based on their functional groups. Provide reagents or predict products for reactions at the alpha carbon. Classify and identify basic biomolecules such as carbohydrates, amino acids, lipids, and nucleic acids. Apply basic organic reactions in a biological context, as in the reactions of carbohydrates, amino acids, lipids, and nucleic acids. Deduce molecular structures based on various spectroscopic techniques such as NMR, MS, IR, and/or UV-Vis. Effectively use laboratory techniques to synthesize, isolate, and purify samples, and assess the purity and yield of final products. GenEd Outcomes: Creative and Critical Thinking Scientific Inquiry (Nature of Science) Critical Thinking/Problem Solving Find out when this course is offered
	CHEM 272 - Undergraduate Research in Chemistry 6 CR This course is designed for students to get a head start into the field of fundamental and applied chemistry research by providing knowledge and experience using the scientific method to tackle real life problems. Topics include developing a question and hypothesis, designing an experiment, collecting data, drawing conclusions from findings and presenting research. Prerequisite(s): CHEM 161 with a C or better, or instructor permission. Course Outcomes Conduct a literature search that demonstrates comprehension of the material. Identify a question and devise a hypothesis by reading scientific journal articles and other technical literature. Maintain a scientific notebook and demonstrate good lab practices. Use field sampling equipment and/or analytical laboratory techniques for designing and carrying out research using standard methods when appropriate. Analyze and interpret data using statistical techniques and error analysis. Conduct a scientific study and present research in writing or orally. GenEd Outcomes: Creative and Critical Thinking Critical Thinking/Problem Solving Quantitative/Symbolic Reasoning Research/Information Literacy Scientific Inquiry (Nature of Science) GenEd Outcomes: Connections Self-Assessment/Life Goals Find out when this course is offered
	CHEM 275 - Introduction to Instrumental Analysis 6 CR Designed for students interested in a career in molecular biosciences. Topics include measurements and calculations in analytical chemistry, interaction of radiation with matter, spectroscopy, mass spectrometry, and separation techniques. Recommended: ENGL 235 Prerequisite(s): CHEM 163 , and BIOL 160 or BIOL 211 with a D or better. Course Outcomes Record, analyze, report, and present scientific data. Choose appropriate instrumentation or techniques based on sensitivity and precision required. Calculate concentrations in solution, stoichiometric amounts, equilibrium constants, and other problem solving related to analytical chemistry. Explain how molecular absorption of radiation is related to electronic, vibrational, and rotational transitions and how the process of emission of radiation occurs via fluorescence and phosphorescence. Describe the major principles of spectroscopy, mass spectrometry, and separation techniques. Identify and describe the major components of various types of analytical instrumentation, including spectroscopy instruments, mass spectrometers, and separation instruments. Interpret spectroscopy data, mass spectra, and chromatography data for qualitative and quantitative analysis. Find out when this course is offered
	CHEM 299 - Individual Studies in Chemistry 1-5 CR Allows for advanced special projects, student research and independent study in Chemistry by an individual student. May be repeated for a maximum of 15 credits. Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor. Course Outcomes Individual study course. Outcomes dependent upon topic selected between student and teacher. Find out when this course is offered
	CHEM 405 - Biochemistry I 5 CR The first in a two-quarter sequence for students in the Bachelor in Applied Science in Molecular Biosciences, science majors and students interested in careers in pharmacy, dentistry, medicine, veterinary medicine and medical technology. Topics include protein structure and function; carbohydrates and their metabolism, electron transport processes and some of the major metabolic pathways. Prerequisite(s): BIOL 211 and CHEM 261 or equivalent. Course Outcomes After completing this class, students should be able to: • Analyze the structure and physico-chemical properties of amino acids. • Describe in detail all four levels of protein structure. • Discuss the relationship between structure and function (or malfunction) in proteins providing a wide variety of examples. • Illustrate the principles involved in enzymatic catalysis, inhibition and kinetics from both an energetic and a structural standpoint, and apply those principles to a variety of problems. • Delineate the structure, chemical properties and function of relevant carbohydrates. • Describe metabolism in terms of nutrition, high-energy compounds, and thermodynamics concepts. • Delineate glycolysis, glycogen metabolism, the citric acid cycle and the electron transport chain in full stepwise detail including the reactions, the corresponding enzymes and their regulation. • Discuss organ specialization and regulation at the hormonal level of the different metabolic pathways. • Compare and contrast the sequence of reactions that take place during photosynthesis (for plants and cyanobacteria) with the electron transport chain. Find out when this course is offered
	CHEM 406 - Biochemistry II 5 CR The second in a two-quarter sequence for students in the Bachelor in Applied Science in Molecular Biosciences, science majors and students interested in careers in pharmacy, dentistry, medicine, veterinary medicine and medical technology. Topics include lipid structure, metabolism, transport and biosynthesis, nucleic acid structure and function, DNA replication, transcription and translation. Prerequisite(s): CHEM 405 with a C or better, or permission of the instructor. Molecular Biosciences BAS students must have completed CHEM 405 with a C+ or better. Course Outcomes • Analyze the chemical and physical properties of the different categories of biochemically relevant lipids and of the structures they can form (bilayers, micelles, etc.). • Illustrate the composition, structure and properties of biological membranes. • Delineate different forms of signal transduction, emphasizing the role of G-trimeric proteins. • Compare and contrast the processes of fatty acid oxidation, fatty acid biosynthesis, cholesterol biosynthesis and lipid transport (in healthy and ill organisms). • Describe the metabolic pathways involved in amino acid metabolism and protein degradation, including the role of ubiquitin and the proteasome. • Illustrate the different catabolic pathways of purines and pyrimidines as well as of the corresponding ribonucleotides and deoxyribonucleotides. • Compare and contrast DNA and RNA from the point of view of structure and function. • Analyze the processes of DNA replication, damage and repair including the relevant enzymes, chemical reactions and possible medical consequences. • Discuss transcription, translation and the control of gene expression in prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells. Find out when this course is offered
Chinese
	CHIN& 121 - Chinese I 5 CR Introduces basic functional language ability by acquiring vocabulary and skills in grammar, pronunciation, and the Pinyin (Romanized) writing system. Students practice sounds and tones, vocabulary, grammatical constructions and practice pronunciation and Chinese characters writing. Includes listening, speaking, reading and writing skills using traditional and simplified characters. Course includes elements of Chinese culture, art, and music. Course Outcomes Identify thirty action words. Write Chinese character equivalents of those action words. Summarize the main points of a short passage on an everyday topic. Read and comprehend a passage written in Chinese characters about someone’s background. Use a Chinese word processor to write a passage that has fewer than four errors. Compose a calligraphic work in manuscript form, applying traditional aesthetic principles. GenEd Outcomes: Communication Listening and Speaking Find out when this course is offered
	CHIN& 122 - Chinese II 5 CR Introduces functional language ability in spoken and written Chinese. Continues elements of Chinese culture. Students practice sounds and tones, vocabulary, and grammatical constructions, practice pronunciation and Chinese characters writing and use Chinese in authentic situations. Recommended: CHIN 121 or permission of instructor. Course Outcomes Identify thirty descriptive words. Write Chinese character equivalents of those descriptive words. Summarize with few errors a short passage on an everyday topic. Present a two minute speech about their town in Chinese with few errors. Comprehend a passage written in Chinese characters about someone’s hometown. Use a Chinese word processor to write a passage about a hometown that has fewer than four errors. Compose a calligraphic work in semi-cursive form applying traditional aesthetic principles. GenEd Outcomes: Communication Listening and Speaking Find out when this course is offered
	CHIN& 123 - Chinese III 5 CR Further expands functional language ability in spoken and written Chinese. Students practice sounds and tones, vocabulary, and grammatical constructions and both traditional and both traditional and simplified characters and practice using Chinese in authentic situations. Continues understanding of Chinese culture. Prerequisite(s): CHIN 122 or permission of instructor. Course Outcomes Identify time descriptive words. Write Chinese character equivalents of those time words. Summarize with few errors a short passage on an everyday topic. Present a two minute speech in Chinese and convey ten facts about their culture with few errors. Read and comprehend a passage written in Chinese characters about someone’s culture. Use a Chinese word processor and write a passage about someone’s culture that has fewer than four errors. Compose a calligraphic work in cursive form applying traditional aesthetic principles. GenEd Outcomes: Communication Listening and Speaking Find out when this course is offered
	CHIN 194 - Special Topics in Chinese 1-5 CR Allows specialized or in-depth study of a subject supplementing the Chinese curriculum. Topics are announced in the quarterly schedule. May be repeated for a maximum of 15 credits. Course Outcomes Special topics course. Outcomes dependent upon selected topic each quarter. Find out when this course is offered
	CHIN 199 - Individual Studies in Chinese 1-5 CR Covers directed readings, special projects and independent study by an individual student. Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor. Course Outcomes Individual studies course. Outcomes will vary. Find out when this course is offered
	CHIN& 221 - Chinese IV 5 CR Reviews and expands basic, first-year Chinese skills. Increases understanding of Chinese grammar, expand vocabulary, and improves productive and receptive language skills within a cultural context. Includes both traditional and simplified characters. Increases understanding of Chinese culture. Prerequisite(s): CHIN 123 or permission of instructor. Course Outcomes Engage in conversations about college life. Acquired enough vocabulary and expressions to talk about the first day of school, moving into the dormitory, eating out at restaurants, shopping, selecting courses in college, and renting a place to live. Demonstrate understanding of existential sentences, reduplication of verbs, resultative complements, directional complements, and various other grammatical patterns. Demonstrate understanding of Chinese word order issues beyond those introduced in the first year. Participate in group discussions and other types of oral projects. Recognize 300 new characters that make up at least 500 compounded new words. Read short stories that have simple sentence structures. Write short essays with characters, phonetic symbols or both on various topics. GenEd Outcomes: Communication Listening and Speaking Find out when this course is offered
	CHIN& 222 - Chinese V 5 CR Reviews and expands basic, first-year Chinese skills. Increases understanding of Chinese culture, grammar, expands vocabulary, improves productivity and receptive language skills within a cultural context. Covers both traditional and simplified characters and practices using Chinese in authentic situations. Recommended: CHIN 221 or permission of instructor. Course Outcomes Engage in conversations about a moderately broad range of topics. Acquired enough vocabulary and expressions to talk about boyfriends, methods of traveling, vacation destinations, sports, the origin of Chinese holidays, the influence of movies and television, writing letters, and mailing letters and parcels at the post office. Demonstrate understanding of rhetorical questions, potential complements, more resultative complements and directional complements, ways of making comparisons, special structures found only in the written language, and various other grammatical patterns. Demonstrate understanding of Chinese word order issues beyond those introduced in the previous quarter. Participate in group discussions and other types of oral projects. Recognize 300 new characters that make up at least 500 compounded new words. Read simple short stories with the help of a dictionary. Write essays with characters, phonetic symbols or both on various topics. GenEd Outcomes: Communication Listening and Speaking Find out when this course is offered
	CHIN& 223 - Chinese VI 5 CR Reviews and expands basic, first-year Chinese skills. Increases understanding of Chinese culture and society, grammar, expand vocabulary, and improves productive and receptive language skills within a cultural context. Prerequisite(s): CHIN 222 or permission of instructor. Course Outcomes By the end of this course, students will be able to engage in conversations about various issues in society. They will have acquired enough vocabulary and expressions to talk about family life, equality of the sexes, health and insurance, education, guns and crime, ethical treatment of animals, and environmental protection. They will be able to demonstrate understanding of multiple attributives, reduplication of measure words, resultative complements, directional complements, and various other grammatical patterns. They will also be able to demonstrate understanding of sentence structures and Chinese word order issues beyond those introduced in the previous quarter. They will also be able to do group discussions and other types of oral projects. They will be able to recognize 300 new characters that make up at least 500 compounded new words. With the help of a dictionary, they will be able to read simple short stories and some parts of Chinese newspapers. They will be able to write essays with characters, phonetic symbols or both on various topics. GenEd Outcomes: Communication Listening and Speaking Find out when this course is offered
	CHIN 294 - Special Topics in Chinese 1-5 CR Allows specialized or in-depth study of a subject supplementing the Chinese curriculum. Topics are announced in the quarterly schedule. May be repeated for a maximum of 15 credits. Course Outcomes Special topics course. Outcomes dependent upon selected topic each quarter. Find out when this course is offered
Communication Studies Students pursuing an Associate in Arts and Science transfer degree may elect to complete an Academic Concentration in Communication Studies or Film Studies. To qualify for concentration in Communication Studies, student must: Take 15 credits from CMST 102 , CMST 202 and CMST 220 (previously COMM 150, SPCH 202 and SPCH 220). Take ~ 5 credits from any of the following 200-level Communication Studies courses: CMST 210 , CMST 230 , CMST 250 , CMST 280 , CMST 285 . Five of these credits will be counted as Humanities distribution or you may choose to have CMST 230 (formerly SPCH 225) count as Social Science distribution. Students must apply to the program chair in Communication Studies for approval and a recommendation. Please visit www.bellevuecollege.edu/communication/degrees-concentrations/ for more information.
	CMST& 101 - Introduction to Communication 5 CR Explores effective communication in one-to-one, small group, and one-to-many settings. Students analyze their communication skills and practice techniques to become more effective. Format includes public speaking. Course Outcomes Describe the elements of the process of communication. Explain communication competence and identify your own personal strengths and areas of needed improvement in one-to-one, small group and one-to-many settings. Assess language, nonverbal, and listening skills in a variety of settings. Describe the elements of a supportive group communication climate. Describe effective decision-making and problem solving approaches in a group setting. Present a well-researched, organized, audience-appropriate speech. GenEd Outcomes: Communication Listening and Speaking GenEd Outcomes: Connections Group Processes Find out when this course is offered
	CMST& 102 - Introduction to Mass Media 5 CR Examines the operation and impact of American media. Students analyze media influence on society and the relationships among media, audience, and government. Current events and issues are discussed. Course Outcomes Analyze the impact of media messages on American culture, values, and political process. Describe the historical and economic forces that shaped and continue to shape mass media. Explain the significance of the First Amendment and explain its relevance to current affairs. Compare and contrast American commercial media system with non-commercial media in the United States and other countries. Analyze how content is shaped by the nature of particular media. Apply media effectively to communicate with a particular audience. GenEd Outcomes: Creative and Critical Thinking Critical Thinking/Problem Solving GenEd Outcomes: Connections Historical and Intellectual Perspectives Find out when this course is offered
	CMST 114 - Introduction to Producing Motion Pictures 5 CR This course focuses on the elements and process of all aspects of film production from preproduction to the end of post-production. The course will also cover production skills and the impact of such on the viewer. Students will leave the course with a producing plan portfolio. Course Outcomes Critically analyze both analog and digital media presentations to describe what went on during production. Explain all positions and define responsibilities of each role on a major film production. Describe the techniques utilized in all aspects of production to complete a film project. Describe how post-production helps determine the pace and flow of a film. Define a variety of terms used on a motion picture set (including, but not limited to, gaffing, barn doors and placement). Assess financing a low and big-budget production. Effectively communicate and navigate in union and non-union productions. Create producing plan portfolio (implement a script breakdown, a budget with both above and below line items, and a cast & crew). GenEd Outcomes: Creative and Critical Thinking Critical Thinking/Problem Solving Find out when this course is offered
	CMST 115 - Visual Storytelling 5 CR Provides an introduction to key digital storytelling principles and message design for the interactive, rich media environments of the 21st Century. Covers these principles through an examination of media history, architecture, comics, theatre, cinema, visual language, information design, storytelling, and videogames. Prerequisite(s): ENGL 101 recommended. Course Outcomes Identify, analyze and differentiate each of the following graphic styles in which visual stories can be told: Victorian, Arts and Crafts, Art Nouveau, Art Deco, Surrealism, Bauhaus, Constructivism, Surrealism, Dadaism, Pop Art. Demonstrate the concept of “less is more” by designing a storyboard of a visual concept. Demonstrate any understanding of myth, metaphor and archetype Demonstrate an understanding of common dramatic principles through storyboard Correctly identify the following narrative devices in a movie: central dramatic question, foreshadowing, status, exposition, raising stakes, continuity devices, round vs. flat characters, conflict. Demonstrate an understanding of a multiform story either in print or on the web. Develop a visual storyboard concept for one of the following: comic, interactive game, film. GenEd Outcomes: Communication Visual Find out when this course is offered
	CMST 116 - Virtual Reality: Design and Communication 5 CR Course covers history of Virtual Reality (VR), the relationship between VR and other mixed reality technologies, design theory and considerations, communication, perception, problem-solving, collaboration, and social and ethical implications of immersive technologies from a humanities perspective. Students will have access to VR/AR technologies and be given hands-on opportunities. Course Outcomes Define a variety of key terms associated with virtual reality technologies (such as AR, VR, XR, mixed reality) Describe the origin of virtual reality technology and identify its unique features as compared with earlier communications media Analyze, differentiate, and evaluate the differences between current virtual reality devices as well as their respective environments, uses, perils, and promise Identify various practical applications for virtual reality technologies in human interaction/communication Explain the importance of understanding the relationship between human cognition, perception, interaction, and virtual reality technology Analyze social and ethical implications of virtual reality technology Describe future of virtual reality technologies and considerations needed for creating, maintaining, and interacting with such technologies GenEd Outcomes: Connections Technology and Society Find out when this course is offered
	CMST 119 - History of Animation 5 CR This course provides an overview of the history of animation by chronology, storytelling form, as well as the technological and cultural impact of animated content. Course discussion also highlights influences of race, gender, and the correlation with genres such as comic strips, virtual reality, and games. Students will gain an understanding of terminologies significant during each stage of animation development, as well as how animation remains a relevant and meaningful media form in our current and future societies. Course Outcomes Describe and analyze the economic, social, and technological contexts that have shaped the development of animation around the world. Define a variety of key animation terms in the context of their technological, social, and cultural impact on animation and the general society. Discuss possible future trends in animation as an entertaining, expressive, and meaningful art form. Analyze specific animation pieces in terms of both their technical and cultural contributions. GenEd Outcomes: Creative and Critical Thinking Aesthetic Awareness GenEd Outcomes: Connections Historical and Intellectual Perspectives Find out when this course is offered
	CMST 120 - Film History 5 CR This course examines the film as one of the most influential media within a changing cultural, political, and industrial context since its historical origin in 1880. Course discussion focuses on the aesthetic, type, and technological developments of filmmaking, and how those developments provide possibilities for artistic expression, propaganda, entertainment, as well as representations of culture and identities. Special attention is given to influential movements both within the US and around the world to show how the film can be a national, international, and global medium across different historical periods, as well as how current digital and virtual reality technology may further enhance film as an art form and a vehicle for stories. Recommended: ENGL 101 and completion of any CMST Theory course. Course Outcomes Critically examine the aesthetic, type, and movement of filmmaking within the corresponding cultural, political, and industrial context Articulate and analyze ways through which key figures (such as film-making pioneers, directors, and film critics) impacted the development of film Articulate and critique the impact of technologies in filmmaking and how those impacts provide possibilities for artistic expression, propaganda, and entertainment Critique film pieces in relation to major filmmaking movements (such as Italian neorealism and the French New Wave), key filmmaking concepts, communication studies theories (such as the functional analysis and the Narrative Paradigm), and film theories (such as the auteur theory and André Bazin’s concept of realism). Find out when this course is offered
	CMST 121 - Exploring the Documentary Film 5 CR Examines the theory, practice, history and ethics of documentary film making. Course Outcomes Demonstrate an understanding of documentary film principles. Demonstrate and understanding of the documentary film production process in all its phases–pre-production, production and post-production. Demonstrate knowledge of the origins and landmarks of documentary film. Identify the difference between cinema verite and narrative and advocacy documentaries. Apply critical analysis skills in order to evaluate the effectiveness of documentary films. Critically analyze the aesthetics and effectiveness of a given documentary. Demonstrate an understanding of the technical requirements needed to produce a professional documentary. Find out when this course is offered

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BUS& 101 - Introduction to Business

BUS 102 - Personal Money Management

BUS 103 - Personal Savings

BUS 104 - Personal Credit

BUS 105 - Personal Taxes

BUS 106 - Personal Risk Management

BUS 107 - Personal Real Estate

BUS 108 - Personal Investment

BUS 109 - Employee Benefits for Personal Finance

BUS 120 - Organizational Behavior

BUS 141 - Introduction to Insurance

BUS 145 - Business Mathematics

BUS 199 - Individual Studies in Business Management

BUS 203 - Business Law II

BUS 210 - Investments

BUS 221 - Human Resource Management

BUS 222 - Advanced Leadership & Management

BUS 223 - Applied Principles of Management

BUS 230 - Project Management

BUS 241 - Multicultural Business Consulting

BUS 250 - Entrepreneurship

BUS 280 - Advanced Studies in International Business

BUS 294 - Special Topics in Management

BUS 299 - Individual Studies in Business Management

ACCT 320 - Fundamentals of Accounting and Finance

BUS 300 - Leading and Decision Making

BUS 310 - Principles of Operations Management

BUS 342 - Management Practices and Processes

BUS 355 - Business of IT: Legal Regulatory Business Env

BUS 370 - Intermediate Project Management

BUS 400 - International Business and Technology

BUS 450 - Business Management Analysis and Design

BUS 490 - Contemporary Topics in Business Management & Technology Capstone

IT 330 - Cloud Technologies for Business

BSUST 101 - Introduction to Sustainable Business Practices

BSUST 110 - Communication for Sustainable Business Practices

BSUST 120 - Survey of Energy Systems Management

BSUST 130 - Survey of Resource and Waste Management

BSUST 150 - Introduction to Carbon Footprint

BSUST 160 - Sustainable Business Analysis

BSUST 201 - Whole Systems Thinking and Change Management

BSUST 260 - Product Lifecycle and Supply Chain Management

BTS 199 - Individual Studies Business Technology Systems

BTS 294 - Special Topics in Business Technology Systems

CEO 44 - Special Topics in CEO

CEO 53 - Math 3

CEO 54 - Math 4

CEO 55 - Math 5

CEO 56 - Math 6

CEO 57 - Special Topics in CEO

CEO 63 - English 3

CEO 64 - English 4

CEO 65 - English 5

CEO 71 - GED TEST PREPARATION I

CEO 72 - GED TEST PREPARATION II

CEO 80 - Developing A Portfolio

CEO 82 - Social Studies

CEO 83 - Science

CEO 100 - Introduction to College Level Learning

CEO 101 - Introduction to College/Career Success

CEO 102 - Survey of Life, Education, and Career Success

CEO 103 - Career Planning

CEO 104 - Preparing for the Job Market

CEO 105 - Resources and Technology for College and Career

CEO 194 - Special Topics in Career Education Options (CEO)

CEO 294 - Special Topics in Career Education Options (CEO)

CHEM 100 - Chemical Explorations

CHEM& 110 - Chemical Concepts w/ Lab

CHEM& 121 - Introduction to Chemistry

CHEM& 131 - Introduction to Organic/Biochemistry

CHEM& 140 - General Chemistry Preparation w/Lab

CHEM& 161 - General Chemistry I

CHEM& 162 - General Chemistry II

CHEM& 163 - General Chemistry III

CHEM 199 - Individual Studies in Chemistry

CHEM& 261 - Organic Chemistry I

CHEM& 262 - Organic Chemistry II

CHEM& 263 - Organic Chemistry III

CHEM 272 - Undergraduate Research in Chemistry