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Course Descriptions

 

Automotive Technology
  

  • AUTOT 270 Fundamentals of Automotive Applied Learning

    Credits: 8
    Students enrolled in the factory-specific programs will work at a new car-truck dealership as an apprentice technician. Skills learned in the prerequisite class will be applied, and expanded upon both on the job and in the classroom. Instructor permission required: Yes. Mandatory decimal grading.
    Prerequisite Required: Employment in a sponsoring Honda or Acura dealership required. Minimum 2.0 grade required to earn course credit.
    When Typically Offered: Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring
  

  • AUTOT 274 Applied Learning Transmissions/Transaxles

    Credits: 6
    Students will participate in a variety of online activities to support their understanding and application of vehicle repairs related to the manual and automatic transmissions/transaxles. Instructor permission required: Yes. Mandatory decimal grading.
    Prerequisite Required: Employment by a Honda/Acura dealership is required. Minimum 2.0 grade required to earn course credit.
    When Typically Offered: Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring
  

  • AUTOT 276 Electrical Systems Practicum

    Credits: 8
    Students enrolled in the factory-specific programs will work at a new car-truck dealership as an apprentice technician. Skills learned in the prerequisite class will be applied, and expanded upon both on the job and in the classroom. Mandatory decimal grading.
    Prerequisite Required: Successful completion of AUTOT 176H  (2.0 or higher).
    When Typically Offered: Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring
  

  • AUTOT 291 Cooperative Dealership Experience I

    Credits: 20
    Students enrolled in the factory-specific programs will work at a new car-truck dealership as an apprentice technician. This is a cooperative experience involving the student, dealership, manufacturer, and Shoreline Community College to reinforce and apply skills learned during previous quarters. Mandatory decimal grading.
    Prerequisite Required: Dealership sponsor required
    When Typically Offered: Fall
  

  • AUTOT 292 Cooperative Dealership Experience II

    Credits: 20
    Students enrolled in the factory-specific programs will work at a new car-truck dealership as an apprentice technician. This is a cooperative experience involving the student, dealership, manufacturer, and Shoreline Community College to reinforce and apply skills learned during previous quarters Instructor permission required: Yes. Mandatory decimal grading.
    Prerequisite Required: Dealership sponsor required.
    When Typically Offered: Summer, Spring
  

  • AUTOT 293 Cooperative Dealership Experience III

    Credits: 20
    Students enrolled in the factory-specific programs will work at a new car-truck dealership as an apprentice technician. This is a cooperative experience involving the student, dealership, manufacturer, and Shoreline Community College to reinforce and apply skills learned during previous quarters. Instructor permission required: Yes. Mandatory decimal grading.
    Prerequisite Required: Dealership sponsor required.
    When Typically Offered: Fall, Winter
  

  • AUTOT 294 Cooperative Dealership Experience III

    Credits: 20
    Students enrolled in the factory-specific programs will work at a new car-truck dealership as an apprentice technician. This is a cooperative experience involving the student, dealership, manufacturer, and Shoreline Community College to reinforce and apply skills learned during previous quarters. Instructor permission required: Yes. Mandatory decimal grading.
    When Typically Offered: Spring
  

  • AUTOT 295 Special Topics In Automotive Technology

    Credits: 4
    Classes focusing on specific issues and/or topics of interest in Automotive Technology. Instructor permission required: Yes. Mandatory decimal grading.
  

  • AUTOT 297 Individual Projects In Automotive Technology

    Credits: 1
    Individual project in a specific area of Automotive Technology. Instructor permission required: Yes, based on evaluation of student’s educational and work experience. By arrangement with instructor. Mandatory decimal grading.
  

  • AUTOT 298 Individual Projects In Automotive Technology

    Credits: 2
    Individual project in a specific area of Automotive Technology. Instructor permission required: Yes, based on evaluation of student’s educational and work experience. By arrangement with instructor. Mandatory decimal grading.

Biology
  

  • BIOL 090 Biology Special Lab

    Credits: 1-3
    This class is an opportunity for tutorial instruction for students in biological subject matter areas where assistance may be needed. No appointments are necessary. Come in when you need help. An instructor/tutor is available. Mandatory P/NC grading.
    Prerequisite Required: Registration in a biology class.
    When Typically Offered: Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring
  

  • BIOL 091 Biology Success Strategies

    Credits: 1
    Students learn organizational and time management skills, skills for independent learning, problem-solving approaches, test-taking strategies, vocabulary and techniques that promote confidence and success in biology. Mandatory P/NC grading.
    Concurrently: Concurrent enrollment in any 200-level BIOL course required.
    When Typically Offered: Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring
  

  • BIOL 107 Biology and Society

    Credits: 5
    This non-majors lab course examines the basic biological principles that underlie many of the issues facing our society. Among the topics addressed will be human impact on the environment and biodiversity, genetically modified organisms, gene therapy, stem cells, evolution and natural selection. Student option grading.
  

  • BIOL 110 Biotechnology: Science, Applications/Implications

    Credits: 3
    This overview class will cover current topics in Biotechnology. It will include basic elements of the science, current and expected capabilities and products, the structure of the industry, impact on society and the health care field and social questions. Student option grading.
    Prerequisite Recommended: High School Biology, Chemistry, and English
    Prerequisite Required: Placement at or above ENGL 099 
    When Typically Offered: Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring
  

  • BIOL 124 Northwest Flora

    Credits: 5
    Plant classification, field study, and laboratory identification of common Pacific Northwest plant families and investigating the ecology, cultural uses & conservation of plants at the local & global level. Laboratory. Student option grading.
    When Typically Offered: Spring
  

  • BIOL 126 Sustainable Gardening/Horticulture

    Credits: 5
    This lab science course teaches environmentally responsible gardening practices and landscaping. Content includes plant identification, plant anatomy, soils, fertilizers/composting, integrated pest management, and water conservation. Student option grading.
    When Typically Offered: Summer, Spring
  

  • BIOL 140 The Science of Cannabis

    Credits: 3
    Course will investigate the active compounds of cannabis and their various effects on human physiology in contrast with alcohol, nicotine, and morphine. Included are genetics and medical uses of cannabis. Historical perspectives on prohibition/legalization, and modern laws related to testing will be included. Student option grading.
    Prerequisite Required: Successful completion of ENGL& 101 .
    When Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring
  

  • BIOL 144 Marine Biology

    Credits: 5
    A study of local marine organisms and the environments in which they live. Laboratory and field work are designed to implement this study. Local field trips are included. BIOL 144 is designed for non-science majors. Student option grading.
    Prerequisite Required: ENGL 099  and MATH 080  with 2.0 or better.
    Concurrently: BIOL 144 and BIOL 244  are taught concurrently.
    When Typically Offered: Summer, Spring
  

  • BIOL 150 Epidemics & Culture

    Credits: 5
    Students will explore epidemic disease from multiple perspectives, including scientific, political, economic, religious, and artistic. The Bubonic Plague of the Middle Ages will serve as a paradigm for studying individual and cultural responses to other historical and modern epidemics. Student option grading.
    Prerequisite Required: Completion of ENGL 099  or placement into ENGL& 101 .
    When Typically Offered: Summer, Fall, Winter
  

  • BIOL 244 Marine Biology for Science Majors

    Credits: 5
    A study of local marine organisms and the environments in which they live. Local field trips are included. Laboratory and field work are designed to implement this study. Student option grading.
    Prerequisite Required: BIOL& 211 .
    Concurrently: BIOL 144   and BIOL 244 are taught concurrently.
    When Typically Offered: Summer
  

  • BIOL 249 Tissue Culture and Staining

    Credits: 4
    Introduction to theory and concepts of animal cell & tissue culturing. Teaches the fundamentals in tissue culture techniques, subculturing & maintenance of cell lines. Skills also include: cell viability testing. cell counting, feeding of cell lines & quality control. Student option grading.
    Prerequisite Required: BIOL& 211  with 2.0 or better.
  

  • BIOL 265 Solution and Media Preparation

    Credits: 2
    Preparation of media and solutions commonly used in biotechnology laboratories. Use of basic lab tools such as pipettors, pH meters, scales, centrifuges, autoclaves and spectrophotometers, and lab notebook maintenance. Student option grading.
    Prerequisite Required: High school Biology and Chemistry or instructor approval.
    When Typically Offered: Fall
  

  • BIOL 266 Media and Solution Preparation II

    Credits: 2
    Preparation of media and solutions commonly used in biotechnology laboratories. Use of basic lab tools such as pipettors, pH meters, scales, centrifuges, autoclaves and spectrophotometers. Use of MDS, GLP procedures and lab safety. Student option grading.
    Prerequisite Required: High school Biology and Chemistry or instructor approval.
    When Typically Offered: Winter
  

  • BIOL 270 Molecular Biology

    Credits: 3
    Provides a basic understanding of the molecular mechanisms that underlie cellular processes, such as gene regulation, the secretory pathway, cell signaling, and the cell cycle. Student option grading.
    Prerequisite Recommended: CHEM& 131 .
    Prerequisite Required: BIOL& 211  with 2.0 or better.
    When Typically Offered: Fall
  

  • BIOL 274 Molecular Biology Lab

    Credits: 3
    Techniques include gene cloning, PCR, DNA and protein electrophoresis, and protein purification. Laboratory course emphasizing hands-on experience with molecular biological techniques utilized in modern research laboratories. Student option grading.
    Prerequisite Recommended: CHEM& 131 
    Prerequisite Required: BIOL& 211  with 2.0 or better and concurrent enrollment in BIOL 270 .
    When Typically Offered: Fall
  

  • BIOL 275 Recombinant DNA Techniques

    Credits: 6
    Basic course in the theory and concepts of recombinant DNA techniques. Course will focus on the methods of gene cloning with viral and plasmid vectors, growth and maintenance of E. coli, extraction and purification of DNA, polymerase chain reaction, and protein expression. The lab will focus on ‘hands on’ techniques. Student option grading.
    Prerequisite Required: BIOL 270  with 1.8 or better or permission.
    When Typically Offered: Winter
  

  • BIOL 276 Immunology Lecture

    Credits: 3
    This course focuses on the concepts necessary to understand the cellular, molecular and genetic basis of the immune system. Emphasis will be placed on antigen and antibody structure and function, antibody production, cellular based immunity, and the major histocompatibility complex. Student option grading.
    Prerequisite Required: BIOL 270  or instructor permission.
    When Typically Offered: Spring
  

  • BIOL 277 Immunology

    Credits: 6
    This course focuses on the concepts and laboratory procedures necessary to understand the cellular, molecular and genetic basis of the immune system. Emphasis will be placed on antigen and antibody structure and function, antibody production, cellular based immunity, and the major histocompatibility complex. Student option grading.
    Prerequisite Required: BIOL 270  or permission.
    When Typically Offered: Spring
  

  • BIOL 279 Biotechnology Techniques

    Credits: 3
    Students learn basic Biotechnology lab manufacturing and production techniques used to isolate and purify recombinant and/or therapeutic proteins in academic and industrial research laboratories. Student option grading.
    Prerequisite Required: BIOL 270 , BIOL 274  with 2.0 or better or permission.
    When Typically Offered: Summer
  

  • BIOL 280 Seminar In Biotechnology

    Credits: 1
    This course will focus on the skills needed to find internships and jobs in biotechnology. It will include speakers from the biotechnology industry, HR experts, and special topics such as cover letter and resume writing as well as interviewing skills. Mandatory P/NC grading.
    Prerequisite Required: BIOL& 211  plus completion of at least ten additional credits toward the AAAS degree or Certificate of Proficiency in the Biotechnology Laboratory Assistant Program or permission.
    When Typically Offered: Winter
  

  • BIOL 285 Basics of Bioinformatics

    Credits: 2
    This course will present the basic principles of genomic and proteomic analysis using public databases. Emphasis will be placed on hands-on training using BLAST searches to analyze protein and DNA sequences, using Entrez to study genomic structures and Cn3D to study protein structure. Student option grading.
    Prerequisite Required: BIOL 270  or equivalent experience.
    When Typically Offered: Fall
  

  • BIOL 286 Molecular Lab Techniques

    Credits: 2
    In Medical Diagnostics Practical experience using molecular techniques, such as PCR and ELISA, for medical diagnostic assays. Emphasis will be placed on understanding theory, experimental design, interpretation of results, and the limitations of these assays. Student option grading.
    Prerequisite Required: BIOL& 211 , BIOL& 260 .
    When Typically Offered: Winter
  

  • BIOL 288 Basic Principles of Flow Cytometry

    Credits: 2
    This course will present the theory of flow cytometry as well as provide practical laboratory experience using the instrumentation. Students will receive hands-on training calibrating and troubleshooting a flow cytometer, preparing and staining cells for analysis, data collection and analysis of data. Student option grading.
    Prerequisite Required: BIOL 270 /BIOL 274 , BIOL 277  or equivalent.
    When Typically Offered: Summer
  

  • BIOL 290 Internship

    Credits: 1-2
    This course is a cooperative education experience that provides students with work experience in the biotechnology industry. Instructor permission required: Yes. Mandatory P/NC grading.
    Prerequisite Required: BIOL& 211  plus completion of at least 10 additional credits toward the AAAS degree or Certificate of Proficiency in the Biotechnology Laboratory Assistant Program.
    When Typically Offered: Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring
  

  • BIOL 292 Special Topics In Biology

    Credits: 2
    Classes focusing on specific issues and/or topics of interest in Biology.
  

  • BIOL 297 Individual Project In Biology

    Credits: 1
    Individual project in a specific area of BIOL. Instructor permission required: Yes, based on evaluation of student’s educational and work experience. By arrangement with instructor. Student option grading.
    When Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring
  

  • BIOL 298 Individual Project In Biology

    Credits: 2
    Individual project in a specific area of BIOL. Instructor permission required: Yes, based on evaluation of student’s educational and work experience. By arrangement with instructor. Student option grading.
    When Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring
  

  • BIOL 299 Individual Project In Biology

    Credits: 3
    Individual project in a specific area of BIOL. Instructor permission required: Yes, based on evaluation of student’s educational and work experience. By arrangement with instructor. Student option grading.
  

  • BIOL& 170 Human Biology

    Credits: 5
    Introduction to the systems of the human body. Structures and functions of these systems will be stressed along with unifying principles such as nutrition, sex, genetics, environment, exercise and the aging process. Student option grading.
    When Typically Offered: Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring
  

  • BIOL& 211 Majors Cellular: Biology

    Credits: 5
    Examines the cell as the basic unit of life. Topics covered include: the function of cell organelles, metabolic processes, cell division signaling, the genetics of individuals and populations. For life science majors and allied health students. Laboratory class. Student option grading.
    Prerequisite Recommended: ENGL& 101  recommended.
    Prerequisite Required: CHEM& 121  with 2.0 or better.
    When Typically Offered: Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring
  

  • BIOL& 212 Majors Animal: Biology

    Credits: 5
    A survey of animals involving a study of the identification structure and function. Evolution, embryology, and ecology of the kingdom is included. The emphasis is on phylogenetic relationships among animals and the ecological relationships within the kingdom. Laboratory class. Student option grading.
    Prerequisite Required: BIOL& 211  with 2.0 or better.
    When Typically Offered: Winter, Spring
  

  • BIOL& 213 Majors Plant: Biology

    Credits: 5
    Survey of major taxonomic groups Fungi, Protista and Plantae. Study of morphology, physiology and reproductive patterns and evolutionary relationships. Origins of life, development of ecosystems, succession and features of the major terrestrial biomes. Laboratory class. Student option grading.
    Prerequisite Required: BIOL& 211  with a 2.0 or higher, or permission.
    When Typically Offered: Summer, Spring
  

  • BIOL& 231 Human Anatomy

    Credits: 5
    Understanding the structure of the human body through the study of the various body systems. Intensive laboratory dissection and lectures are utilized. Laboratory class. Student option grading.
    Prerequisite Required: BIOL& 211  with 2.0 or higher.
    When Typically Offered: Summer
  

  • BIOL& 232 Human Physiology

    Credits: 5
    A systems approach to the study of the functions of the human body. Includes the nervous, muscular, circulatory, endocrine, respiratory, digestive and urogenital systems. Laboratory class. Student option grading.
    Prerequisite Required: BIOL& 211  and BIOL& 231  or permission.
  

  • BIOL& 241 Human Anatomy and Physiology I

    Credits: 5
    The course covers histology and the structure and function of the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, and nervous systems and the special senses. Laboratory includes dissection of animal specimens. The first of a two-quarter sequence of human anatomy and physiology intended for students pursuing careers in allied health fields. Student option grading.
    Prerequisite Required: BIOL& 211  with 2.0 or better.
    When Typically Offered: Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring
  

  • BIOL& 242 Human Anatomy and Physiology II

    Credits: 5
    The course covers structure and function of the endocrine, cardiovascular, lymphatic, respiratory, digestive, urinary, and reproductive systems. Laboratory includes dissection of animal specimens. The second of a two-quarter sequence of human anatomy and physiology intended for students pursuing careers in allied health fields. Student option grading.
    Prerequisite Required: BIOL& 241  with 2.0 or better.
    When Typically Offered: Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring
  

  • BIOL& 260 Microbiology

    Credits: 5
    Survey of microorganisms with focus on healthcare applications. Structure, classification, metabolism and genetics of bacteria and viruses are main themes. Emphasis on disease process, microbial control and immunology. Laboratory techniques include isolation and identification of bacteria. Student option grading.
    Prerequisite Required: BIOL& 211  with minimum 2.0.
    When Typically Offered: Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring

Business
  

  • BUS 102 Business Mathematics

    Credits: 5
    Develop analytical skills using estimating, ratio-proportion, percents, graphing, trade/cash discounts, merchandising, simple/compound interest and credit. The course contains elements of communication, critical thinking and problem solving. Mandatory decimal grading.
    Prerequisite Required: MATH 060 , or placement into MATH 070  or BUS 102.
    When Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring
  

  • BUS 103 Multiculturalism In the Workplace

    Credits: 3
    Explore multicultural understanding in the workplace from a business leadership perspective. Develop a personal and historical understanding of power and privilege to understand how multiculturalism can make businesses successful. Mandatory decimal grading.
    When Typically Offered: Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring
  

  • BUS 104 Human Relations In Business

    Credits: 5
    Study of human relations in organizations, the identification and development of factors which tend to create a harmonious environment in work situations, discussion and case studies in problem solving and organizational behavior. Mandatory decimal grading.
    When Typically Offered: Summer, Fall, Winter
  

  • BUS 105 Essentials of Human Relations

    Credits: 2
    This interactive class will cover strategies on effective communication in organizations. It will also discuss human behavior, motivation and leadership styles and provide tools on how to be a better employee, who understands the value of a diverse workforce. Mandatory decimal grading.
    When Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring
  

  • BUS 106 Customer Service

    Credits: 3
    Develop skills in customer service. Topics include developing communication skills; instructing clients to use services/products; and how to develop customer loyalty. Mandatory decimal grading.
    When Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring
  

  • BUS 120 Principles of Marketing

    Credits: 5
    This course examines the role of marketing in a market economy. Topics of study include the functions of marketing, marketing strategies, identifying market segments, consumer buying behavior, product planning, market communication/promotion, marketing of services. Mandatory decimal grading.
    When Typically Offered: Fall, Winter
  

  • BUS 130 Principles of Fashion

    Credits: 5
    Students will experience the fast changing world of fashion by looking at topics such as trend analysis, design, fashion production, textiles, marketing of fashion and consumer behavior. The course explores fashion from design idea to the retail store. Mandatory decimal grading.
    When Typically Offered: Fall
  

  • BUS 135 Retail Marketing

    Credits: 5
    Students develop integrated marketing skills to plan and operate a retail business. Students explore buyer behavior, retail strategies, site analysis, inventory planning, retail buying, merchandising, staffing, & sales promotion strategies. Mandatory decimal grading.
    When Typically Offered: Winter
  

  • BUS 141 Purchasing and Supply

    Credits: 5
    Management Fundamentals Introduction to the basic principles of purchasing and supply chain management with emphasis on understanding the purchasing and supply processes, organizational concepts, policy, relationships, and tools and techniques including cost/price analysis, and value analysis. Mandatory decimal grading.
    When Typically Offered: Fall
  

  • BUS 142 Sourcing and Supplier

    Credits: 5
    Relations Fundamentals Sourcing concepts, methods and techniques used to manage an organization’s supply base are discussed. Emphasis is on strategic sourcing, including supplier selection, development and evaluation, supplier quality, and global sourcing. Mandatory decimal grading.
    When Typically Offered: Winter
  

  • BUS 143 Materials Management

    Credits: 4
    A critical examination of materials management principles, concepts and activities, including purchasing, inventory control, traffic, storekeeping, receiving, inspection, production control and the disposal of surplus. Mandatory decimal grading.
    When Typically Offered: Winter
  

  • BUS 144 Logistics and Transportation Fundamentals

    Credits: 3
    The course examines logistics principles, concepts and activities, including balancing logistic factors to achieve optimal performance. Topics include pricing analysis, regulatory restrictions, scheduling, protecting, warehousing, information systems, customer service, and shipping. Mandatory decimal grading.
    When Typically Offered: Spring
  

  • BUS 180 Project Management

    Credits: 5
    Use project management concepts, tools, techniques and software (Microsoft Project) to plan, track and assess typical projects. Student option grading.
    Prerequisite Required: BUSTC 105  or instructor permission.
    When Typically Offered: Fall
  

  • BUS 181 Project Planning

    Credits: 5
    Students gain actual experience in project management; develop grant management skills including budgeting, scheduling and success measures. This is the first class of a two-class series. Mandatory decimal grading.
    Prerequisite Required: BUS 180 .
    When Typically Offered: Winter
  

  • BUS 182 Project Management Practicum

    Credits: 5
    Students gain actual experience in MS Project, coordinating documents, estimating, scheduling activities, assigning resources, tracking performance. These skills will help the student gain real world understanding of how to run a successful project. This is the second class of a two-class series. Mandatory decimal grading.
    Prerequisite Required: BUS 180  and BUS 181 .
    When Typically Offered: Spring
  

  • BUS 203 Contract Management

    Credits: 4
    The contract planning process, development, management and legal issues related to business agreements are examined. Emphasis is placed on contract development, pricing arrangements, & the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC); includes creating solicitation documents, contract clauses, evaluation and award criteria. Mandatory decimal grading.
    When Typically Offered: Fall
  

  • BUS 205 Applied Business Law

    Credits: 5
    Develop legal skills particularly relevant to entrepreneurs, including methods of incorporation, contracts, intellectual property, liabilities, cyberlaw, employment law, ethics, bankruptcy, and social responsibility. Mandatory decimal grading.
    Prerequisite Required: ENGL& 101  or BTWRT 215 .
  

  • BUS 215 Introduction to International Business

    Credits: 5
    This course focuses on expanding businesses into overseas markets. Topics include globalization, global production, outsourcing and logistics, legal, cultural and ethical aspects of international business, international trade and investment, and global human resources management. Mandatory decimal grading.
    Prerequisite Required: BUS& 101  or permission.
    When Typically Offered: Summer, Winter
  

  • BUS 216 International Marketing and Import/Export Management

    Credits: 5
    Application of marketing principles on a transnational basis with particular emphasis on the cultural, legal, economic and political aspects of importing and exporting products, including supply chain management, role of the Internet and necessary documentation. Mandatory decimal grading.
    Prerequisite Required: BUS 120  or permission.
    When Typically Offered: Winter
  

  • BUS 217 Fundamentals of Sustainable Business

    Credits: 5
    This course examines the concept of sustainability and its application in business beyond the basics of simply ‘greening’ the workplace. The relationship between business, the economy, society and the environment will be explored in depth. Mandatory decimal grading.
    Prerequisite Required: Placement into EAP 099  or ENGL 099 .
    When Typically Offered: Fall
  

  • BUS 218 Sustainable Business Strategies

    Credits: 5
    This course will teach students how to use sustainablity as a driver of profit, discuss how to use sustainability principles in all aspects of business and how to implement and measure sustainablity initiatives. Mandatory decimal grading.
    When Typically Offered: Winter
  

  • BUS 219 Sustainable Marketing

    Credits: 5
    An analysis of an organization’s opportunities to develop sustainable business practices related to effective marketing strategies. Sustainable marketing requires a new holistic paradigm with equal emphasis on environmental, social equity and financial concerns. Mandatory decimal grading.
    When Typically Offered: Spring
  

  • BUS 220 Advertising and Sales Promotion

    Credits: 5
    Students explore the dynamic field of advertising, including how advertising is planned and created, how media is selected, negotiating costs of media, regulating advertising, and pursuing advertising careers. An advertising campaign project is a focal point for this class. Mandatory decimal grading.
    When Typically Offered: Spring
  

  • BUS 225 Professional Selling

    Credits: 5
    Designed to develop or extend selling skills. Topics include duties and qualifications of a professional salesperson, determining customer needs, planning & delivering effective sales presentations and building customer goodwill. A sales project is usually assigned. Mandatory decimal grading.
    When Typically Offered: Fall
  

  • BUS 230 History of Fashion

    Credits: 5
    Students will learn how fashion and textiles have changed from ancient times to present and how fashion is affected by social, psychological, economic, religious and cultural influences. Mandatory decimal grading.
    When Typically Offered: Winter
  

  • BUS 235 Retail Buying and Management

    Credits: 5
    This course focuses on the role of the retail buyer and manager, such as techniques for inventory planning, selecting merchandise, and merchandising strategies and merchandise control. Vendor relationships and human resources management are also emphasized. Mandatory decimal grading.
    When Typically Offered: Spring
  

  • BUS 240 Introduction to E-Business

    Credits: 5
    Examine Internet and electronic technologies as global forces that influence strategic business planning in relationships with customers, suppliers, employees and communities. Analyze case studies and develop e-business plans considering organizational, managerial, marketing and financial perspectives. Mandatory decimal grading.
    When Typically Offered: Fall
  

  • BUS 245 eProcurement

    Credits: 5
    Business-to-business procurement strategies, options, methods, and solutions used to automate procurement, supplier management, and other supply chain activities are examined. Mandatory decimal grading.
    When Typically Offered: Spring
  

  • BUS 247 Social Media Marketing

    Credits: 5
    Explore how social media impacts business practices and marketing strategy. Learn best practices for using popular social media platforms to build customer relationships and generate sales. Develop strategies for establishing an effective social media presence for your organization. Mandatory decimal grading.
    Prerequisite Recommended: BUS 120  and ENGL 279 
    When Typically Offered: Winter, Spring
  

  • BUS 250 Human Resource Management

    Credits: 5
    This participative course looks at supervision in organizations. Students will learn how to manage others using motivation techniques, employee training and performance evaluation programs. The class will also look at real world management problems and how to solve them. Mandatory decimal grading.
    When Typically Offered: Spring
  

  • BUS 255 Principles of Management

    Credits: 5
    This course focuses on the organization of management, managerial functions and operations, division of responsibility, vertical and horizontal theory, managerial leadership and personnel functions, business control and procedures and basic management problems. Mandatory decimal grading.
    Prerequisite Recommended: BUS 104  or BUS 250 .
    When Typically Offered: Fall, Winter
  

  • BUS 260 Sports & Event Marketing

    Credits: 5
    Learn how to market sports and events. Experience a unique combination of study and experience in planning, marketing and managing a sporting event. Mandatory decimal grading.
    When Typically Offered: Spring
  

  • BUS 270 Entrepreneurship - Starting a New Business

    Credits: 5
    Develop the skills to create a comprehensive, professional business plan for a new or existing venture. Conduct a feasibility analysis, determine form of ownership, design finance and marketing plans and examine key aspects of small business management. Mandatory decimal grading.
    When Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
  

  • BUS 274 Business Leadership Development

    Credits: 2
    This course will require students to participate in leadership activities which will enhance their public speaking skills and problem solving skills in business settings. Mandatory decimal grading.
    When Typically Offered: Fall
  

  • BUS 276 The Big Challenge

    Credits: 3
    Students join a management team for a simulated business. Teams decide how to use resources to achieve goals and must adapt to a changing environment. Students further develop business skills such as leadership, communication, data analysis, decision making and prioritizing. Mandatory decimal grading.
    When Typically Offered: Winter
  

  • BUS 278 Effective Business Career Development

    Credits: 2
    This class will give students a competitive edge in the job market, providing strategies for pursuing business career options and developing effective self-marketing skills for the job search process. The course is intended to serve students completing a two-year business related degree. Mandatory P/NC grading.
    Prerequisite Required: Completion of 60 credits in Business classes.
    When Typically Offered: Spring
  

  • BUS 290 Business Internship

    Credits: 1-15
    Develop business skills working in a local business. Internships are supervised by professionals who coordinate training experiences. Mandatory P/NC grading.
    Prerequisite Required: Completion of 45 college-level credits in business related classes.
    When Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring
  

  • BUS 291 Special Topics In Business

    Credits: 1
    Classes focusing on specific issues and/or topics of interest in Business.
    When Typically Offered: Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring
  

  • BUS 292 Special Topics In Business

    Credits: 2
    Classes focusing on specific issues and/or topics of interest in Business.
    When Typically Offered: Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring
  

  • BUS 293 Special Topics In Business

    Credits: 3
    Classes focusing on specific issues and/or topics of interest in Business.
    When Typically Offered: Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring
  

  • BUS 294 Special Topics In Business

    Credits: 4
    Classes focusing on specific issues and/or topics of interest in Business.
    When Typically Offered: Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring
  

  • BUS 295 Special Topics In Business

    Credits: 5
    Classes focusing on specific issues and/or topics of interest in Business.
    When Typically Offered: Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring
  

  • BUS 297 Individual Project In Business

    Credits: 1
    Individual project in a specific area of Business. Instructor permission required: Yes, based on evaluation of students’ educational and work experience. By arrangement with instructor. Mandatory decimal grading.
    When Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring
  

  • BUS 298 Individual Project In Business

    Credits: 2
    Individual project in a specific area of Business. Instructor permission required: Yes, based on evaluation of students’ educational and work experience. By arrangement with instructor. Mandatory decimal grading.
    When Typically Offered: Winter, Spring
  

  • BUS 299 Individual Project In Business

    Credits: 3
    Individual project in a specific area of Business. Instructor permission required: Yes, based on evaluation of students’ educational and work experience. By arrangement with instructor. Mandatory decimal grading.
    When Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring
  

  • BUS& 101 Introduction to Business

    Credits: 5
    Survey of the role of business in a modern market economy, its growth, influence, and relationship to social responsibility. This course will include, but will not be limited to, a study of business objectives, internal and external functions, and organizational management challenges. Mandatory decimal grading.
    When Typically Offered: Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring
  

  • BUS& 201 Business Law

    Credits: 5
    This course examines the nature and origin of law, law as a legal system of social thought & behavior, legal institutions and processes, legal reasoning, law as a process of protecting and facilitating voluntary arrangements in a business society. Mandatory decimal grading.
    Prerequisite Recommended: Enrollment in BTWRT 215  or ENGL 099 .
    When Typically Offered: Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring
  

  • BUS& 201W Business Law

    Credits: 5
    This course examines the nature and origin of law, law as a legal system of social thought & behavior, legal institutions and processes, legal reasoning, law as a process of protecting and facilitating voluntary arrangements in a business society. Mandatory decimal grading.
    Prerequisite Recommended: Enrollment in BTWRT 215  or ENGL 099 .
    When Typically Offered: Winter

Business Technology
  

  • BUSTC 101 Beginning Keyboarding

    Credits: 5
    Introduces the keyboard and operational parts of the personal computer. Special attention is given to correct techniques and beginning formatting of memorandums, letters, and reports. Student option grading.
    When Typically Offered: Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring
  

  • BUSTC 102 Speed Keyboarding1

    Credits: 5
    Speed, accuracy, and technique drills on a personal computer. Designed for students who are keyboarding at various speeds. Student option grading.
    Prerequisite Required: BUSTC 101  or equivalent and 20 wpm keyboarding by touch.
    When Typically Offered: Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring
  

  • BUSTC 105 Computer Applications

    Credits: 5
    Introduction to computers and application software in a Windows based environment. Topics include: file management, the internet, and MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Student option grading.
    Prerequisite Required: ENGL 099  or EAP 099  or instructor permission.
    When Typically Offered: Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring
  

  • BUSTC 107 Computer 10-Key

    Credits: 2
    Learn the touch-key method on a computer 10-key pad. Student option grading.
    When Typically Offered: Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring
  

  • BUSTC 109 CEO Keyboarding/Computer Survival

    Credits: 3
    This course introduces computer components, operational parts of the computer, computer keyboarding by touch, 10-key pad, e-mail, Internet, file management, and business letters, reports and tables. Student option grading.
    Prerequisite Required: Requires CEO program approval
    When Typically Offered: Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring
 

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