| BUS101 |
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An introductory course covering the basic aspects of business, marketing, management, production, accounting, and finance. Exploration of the various forms of business ownership. Examination of the role of business in the economy, and society. Discussion of cultural, ethical and current events, and trends affecting business. Exposure to the multiple career fields in the areas of business.
Prerequisite: None
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Introduction to Business
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3 |
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| MATH111 |
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Study of functions including graphs, operations and inverses. Includes polynomial, rational, exponential, logarithmic functions and their applications, and systems of equations.
Prerequisite: Prerequisite: MATH 100 with grade "C" or better or equivalent.
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College Algebra
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4 |
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| PSY201 |
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Introduction to the principles and applications of psychology. Topics include scientific methodology, learning, memory and cognitive processes.
Prerequisite: None
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Psychology
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3 |
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| WRI121 |
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Introduces critical reasoning and analysis. Explores connections between thesis, structure, tone and purpose; includes writing process, rhetorical strategies applications Focuses on academic reading, writing and research skills.
Prerequisite: Prerequisite: writing ability as demonstrated by SAT/ACT score and/or writing sample.
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English Composition
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3 |
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Lab Science elective
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4 |
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| Total |
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17 |
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| BUS215 |
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Introduction to the history of management. Emphasis on the management functions of planning, organizing, directing and controlling; existing and emerging management theories, social responsibilities and business ethics. (Cannot be taken for graduation credit by students who have taken BUS 304 or BUS 317.)
Prerequisite: None
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Principles of Management
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3 |
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| ECO201 |
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Topics include scarcity, consumer choice, supply and demand, elasticity, cost and pricing theory, theory of market structures (competition, monopoly, monopolistic competition, oligopoly).
Prerequisite: Pre- or corequisite: MATH 111.
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Principles of Economics, Microeconomics
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3 |
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| MIS102 |
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Spreadsheet lab using Microsoft Excel software. Includes creating worksheets, charts, formulas, functions, what-if analysis, sorting, multiple worksheets, workbooks, templates, pivot tables and importing of data.
Prerequisite: None
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Spreadsheet Software Laboratory
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1 |
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| SPE111 |
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Public speaking with emphasis on content, organization, and speaker adjustments to various situations; dynamics of the speaker/listener interaction; and appropriate language usage. Includes informative, demonstrative, and persuasive speeches.
Prerequisite: None
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Fundamentals of Speech
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3 |
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| WRI122 |
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Designed to develop skills in ethical argument, research, and critical thinking. Multi-page papers, including argumentative research paper, required. Focuses on writing process with attention to audience, effective style, and overall rhetorical effect.
Prerequisite: Prerequisite: WRI 121 with grade "C" or better.
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English Composition
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3 |
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Math/Science/Social Science elective
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3 |
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| Total |
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16 |
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| ECO202 |
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An introduction to the economic problem. Topics include gross domestic product, unemployment, monetary policy, fiscal policy, macro equilibrium, inflation, and supply and demand.
Prerequisite: Pre- or corequisite: MATH 111.
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Principles of Economics, Macroeconomics
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3 |
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| MIS206 |
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Introduction to key components in information systems. Identification of major hardware components and primary categories of software applications. Data resource mangement concepts; elements of how information systems work to support problem solving and business opportunities. Ethics of information systems usage.
Prerequisite: None
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Introduction to Management Information Systems
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3 |
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| SPE321 |
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Provides instruction and experience in decision making through group processes designed to develop competent team leaders and participants. Participation in and evaluation of a variety of group communication exercises.
Prerequisite: Prerequisite: SPE 111.
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Small Group and Team Communication
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3 |
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| WRI227 |
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Focuses on techniques of gathering, organizing, and presenting technical information and graphics. Requires technical reports derived from realistic situations in the student's major.
Prerequisite: Prerequisite: WRI 122. Pre- or corequisite: SPE 111.
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Technical Report Writing
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3 |
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Humanities elective
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3 |
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| Total |
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15 |
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