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2021-22 Catalog

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	BUSN 182 - Contract Management 4 Credits This course introduces students to the contract planning process, development, management and legal issues related to business agreements are examined. With an emphasis on contract development, pricing arrangements, & the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC), students will learn about solicitation documents, contract clauses, evaluation and award criteria. Fees Quarters Typically Offered Fall Online Spring Online Designed to Serve Certificate in Purchasing and Supply Chain Management; Certificate/AAS International Business & Trade students; BAS Global Trade/Logistics pathway. Active Date 20190625T13:34:51 Grading System Decimal Grade Class Limit 28 Contact Hours: Lecture 44 Total Contact Hours 44 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline Contract planning process Contract development Contract management Legal issues related to business agreements Pricing arrangements The Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) Creation of solicitation documents Contract clauses Contract valuation Award criteria Student Learning Outcomes Apply key contract terms and conditions normally included in a standard contract for goods and services to contract portfolio project. Solve case studies focused on the contract management process, including inputs, outputs, tool and techniques. Analyze the process of selecting the appropriate contract pricing method from the buyer's point-of-view. Create a contract portfolio using the best practices for contract management and at least 7 different contract types. Use a working knowledge of the UCC, RCW 62A and basic knowledge of CISG principles in case study reports.
	BUSN 183 - Materials Management 4 Credits This course introduces students to critical examination of materials management principles, concepts and activities. Fees Quarters Typically Offered Winter Online Designed to Serve Certificate in Purchasing and Supply Chain Management; Certificate/AAS International Business & Trade students; BAS Global Trade/Logistics pathway. Active Date 20190625T13:34:50 Grading System Decimal Grade Class Limit 28 Contact Hours: Lecture 44 Total Contact Hours 44 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline Overview of materials management Purchasing Inventory control Traffic Storekeeping Receiving Inspection Production control Disposal of surplus. Student Learning Outcomes Describe the components of managing inventory investment. Assess the compliance of documents based on warehouse management industry standards. Explain investment recovery principles and the disposal of surplus materials and equipment. Describe how information systems and materials databases are used to improve materials management effectiveness. Explain production planning concepts, including master production scheduling, materials requirement planning and capacity planning.
	BUSN 188 - Importing and Exporting 5 Credits The history and importance of importing and exporting to global business . This course is a skill building course for those new to international trade which includes the logistics of importing and exporting, international transportation and customs procedures, major concepts and terminology. After completion of the course, students have the option of sitting for the IIEI Certified Exporter Exam. Fees Quarters Typically Offered Fall Online Spring Online Designed to Serve Students in the International Business & Trade and General Business degree programs, as well as students in other professional technical programs. Small Business professionals seeking international trade training Active Date 2011-02-17 Grading System Decimal Grade Class Limit 35 Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Lab 0 Worksite 0 Clinical 0 Other 0 Total Contact Hours 55 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline 1. Brief history of import and export 2. Importance of trade 3. Finding a source of supply and/or international customers 4. International Market Research 5. Import-export terminology 6. International Banking 7. Modes of transportation 8. Customs broker and Freight Forwarders 9. International Pricing 10. Claims, damages 11. Distribution (port of entry to consumer) Student Learning Outcomes Explain the importance of trade to the economy of the US and Washington State Communicate effectively using import-export terminology Locate, organize, and summarize international market data using a variety of resources Calculate international pricing options to include the use of Incoterms and foreign exchange. identify and evaluate potential domestic markets, financing and modes of transportation. Identify career opportunities in the field of international trade Identify and evaluate products that are economically, demographically and culturally appropriate for various international and domestic markets Locate and Complete trade documentation used in international transactions
	BUSN 190 - Business Ethics & Sustainability 5 Credits Examines traditional and emerging business practices and standards of behavior, with emphasis on ethical business principles, motivations and an emerging code of business ethics. Specific focus on Sustainable Business practices which involve making decisions that provide for the needs of the world’s current population without damaging the ability of future generations to provide for themselves. This course provides an overview of ethics, social responsibility and environmental sustainability concepts and how to apply them in a business context. Fees Quarters Typically Offered Fall Day Spring Online Designed to Serve Certificate and AAS degree seekers in Business or the Sustainable Design Program, and any others interested in business ethics and social sustainability. Active Date 20190612T13:21:05 Grading System Decimal Grade Class Limit 38 Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Total Contact Hours 55 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline Introduction to business ethics/social responsibility Basic ethical concepts & approaches to moral decision making Role of culture/background/family/religion in ethics Introduction to Sustainable Business and relationship to ethics Facts about the Bioshere Introduction to the Economy, Growth, and Business Responsibilty Economic Models: a critical look Ecological Economics/Ethics The Business case for Sustainability Sustainable Production, Products & Consumption Sustainable Professions & Communities Student Learning Outcomes Describe specific ethical and sustainability issues in the modern world. Summarize the strengths and weaknesses of ethical decision-making techniques in the context of cultural, demographic, religious and political differences. Formulate effective decisions based on hypothetical business situations/current events that encompass ethical and sustainable leadership principles. Strategize necessary modifications, innovative tools and processes, to transition business/government into more sustainable and ethically responsible practices.
	BUSN 199 - Orientation to Business 2 Credits This course is an exploration of the wide range of careers and opportunities possible in business. The educational requirements for both four-year business programs and two-year business programs will be discussed. Students will analyze the interests and skills necessary for success in the business world. This course should be taken in the first or second quarter of a student’s business pathway. Fees Quarters Typically Offered Fall Day Winter Day Designed to Serve This course is designed for students at the beginning of their college career who are pursuing a certificate, AAS or Associate of Business transfer degree in the business program, or any other students interested in business, entrepreneurship, and international business. Active Date 20180523T10:57:00 Grading System Decimal Grade Class Limit 35 Contact Hours: Lecture 22 Lab 0 Worksite 0 Clinical 0 Other 0 Total Contact Hours 22 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline Introduction to business career and disciplines Introduction of students to each other and their student network 2-year degree pathways and 4-year degree pathways to business degree Discussion focusing on success in business mathematics and accounting Hands-on business challenges Guest speakers: 4- year institutions Guest speakers: Industry professionals Student Learning Outcomes Demonstrate effective networking skills across a variety of situational contexts (classmates/instructors/visiting professionals). Effectively select an academic path (2-year pathway or 4-year business degree) to reach future professional business goals. Identify the fundamental business disciplines, including accounting, business technology, economics, finance, management, marketing, and human resource management.
	BUSN 204 - Introduction to Human Resource Management 4 Credits This course describes the Human Resource Management Certificate program, the role of human resource management and its practitioners in organizations and the specific disciplines within the human resource career field. Fees Quarters Typically Offered Fall Online Spring Online Designed to Serve Students who want to pursue a career in human resource management and entry and mid-level human resources workers who are seeking broader understanding of the options in their chosen occupation. Certificate in HR Management Active Date 2016-02-18 Grading System Decimal Grade Class Limit 38 Contact Hours: Lecture 44 Lab 0 Worksite 0 Clinical 0 Other 0 Total Contact Hours 44 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline 1. Program overview and requirements 2. Roles of HR jobs 2.a. Assistant 2.b. Recruiter 2.c. Generalist 2.d. Compensation Analyst 2.e Business partner 2.f. Manager 2.g. Senior HR management 2.h. Executive HR management 3. HR roles in organizations 4. Workforce planning and employment 5. Workforce assessment, training and organizational development 6. Compensation and benefits 7. Employee and labor relations Student Learning Outcomes Describe the HRM program Identify the different HRM specialties and career paths and the job market for HRM professionals Describe the HRM functional areas
	BUSN 205 - International Business 5 Credits A multi-disciplinary study of the forces that shape and define global commerce. This course explores and analyzes the business and social impact of globalization and the inter-relationships among geography, culture, government and economics as they relate to the major business functions in a global marketplace. Specific focus on the winners and losers of globalization with an in-depth look at issues such as access to education, political systems, resources and markets, human rights, child labor, poverty and other development factors that affect international trade policy and the ability of all countries to participate in the global economy. Fees Quarters Typically Offered Summer Online Fall Day Winter Online Spring Online Designed to Serve Students pursuing AAS degrees & certificates in Business and related fields; students pursuing AA transfer degrees (DGS or elective credits). Active Date 20190619T15:01:49 Grading System Decimal Grade Class Limit 38 Shared Learning Environment Yes Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Total Contact Hours 55 Degree Distributions: AA Diversity & Globalism ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline An Overview of International Business Global Marketplaces and Business Centers Legal, Technical, and Political Forces The Role of Culture Ethics and Social Responsibility in International Business National differences in political economy and culture International trade theory (fair trade and free trade) Foreign direct investment Formulation of Nation Trade Policies The Foreign Exchange Market and international money systems Leadership and Employee Behavior in International Business The strategy and organization of international business Strategic alliances, exporting, importing and counter trade International Marketing International Human Resource Management Pros/cons of Globalization Student Learning Outcomes Explain why companies engage in international business. Explain how geography, culture, technology, political and legal systems impact international business. Explain the difference between domestic and international business activities and how they impact international trade policies and treaties, financial markets, and business expansions into new markets. Analyze the major policy issues, both social and cultural, and economic opportunities and challenges confronting managers in international business. Describe how corporate leadership can contribute to developing sustainable practices in our global economy. Evaluate the ethical impact of Corporate Social responsibility and on global issues.
	BUSN 207 - Cultural Awareness & Business Etiquette 5 Credits Analyze culture through an interdisciplinary lens that provides students with the knowledge, understanding, and skills they need to appreciate and articulate diverse values and experiences and to cooperate effectively across cultural barriers in business, commerce, trade and industry . This course will study the ways that culture is depicted through advertising, television, and marketing and how this impacts business communication across cultures. Students will learn to participate in discussions about the impact and influence of multiple cultural perspectives and expectations, especially historically marginalized groups, and the resulting limits to cultural, social and economic development in their absence. Cultural awareness makes students aware of competing cultural beliefs and perceptions, and shows that diversity broadens and enhances the intellectual culture required to develop and maintain sustainable models of business, trade and commerce. This course also explores regional cultural profiles and business/social etiquette around the world. Fees Quarters Typically Offered Summer Online Fall Online Winter Day, Online Spring Day, Online Designed to Serve Business students, as well as students in other professional technical programs of study. Active Date 20190619T15:01:47 Grading System Decimal Grade Class Limit 38 Shared Learning Environment Yes Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Total Contact Hours 55 Degree Distributions: AA Diversity & Globalism ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes ProfTech Related Instruction Human Relations Course Outline Understanding Cultural Awareness Concepts and Elements of Culture Specific (V.S) General approach Human needs (Malsow’s order) Human behavior cross cultures Cultural Sensitivity: Prejudice Discrimination-Stereotypes-Sexism-Ethnicity-Racism. Stages of cultural Awareness Cross-cultural comparison Hofstedes’ Classification Scheme Ethics cross cultures Culture Shock Understanding the principles of business negotiation/etiquette around the world Relationship versus Business Deal High context culture versus Low context cultures Time (Monochronic V.S Polychronic) Formal V.S Informal Non-verbal Business Behavior Student Learning Outcomes Explain how specific cultural characteristics impact individual viewpoints and cross-cultural communication. Describe intercultural competence strategies necessary to navigate cultural differences in a global environment. Describe intercultural competence strategies necessary to navigate social/business etiquette in a global environment. Discuss the impact of dehumanizing biases, such as racism and prejudice, on marginalized people.
	BUSN 208 - Employment Laws, Regulations & Compliance 4 Credits This course is a survey of the federal and state statutes, regulations, and case law affecting the workplace. Topics include unlawful discrimination, employment at will, equal pay, wage and hour, workplace safety, union organizing and employee rights and the agencies that administer employment laws and regulations. Fees Quarters Typically Offered Spring Online Designed to Serve Students who want to pursue a career in human resource management and supervisors and managers who want a better understanding of the employment legal environment. Certificate program in HR Management Active Date 2016-02-18 Grading System Decimal Grade Class Limit 38 Shared Learning Environment Yes Contact Hours: Lecture 44 Lab 0 Worksite 0 Clinical 0 Other 0 Total Contact Hours 44 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline 1. The employment relationship 1.a. At will vs. just cause 1.b. Public sector vs. private sector 1.c. Explicit vs. implied employment contracts 2. Nondiscrimination 2.a. Protected classes 2.b. Affirmative action 2.c. Sexual harassment 3. Employee rights 3a. Privacy 3.b. Social media 3.c. Weapons 4. Family care and leaves 5. Wage and hour 6. Workplace safety and worker’s compensation 7. Union organizing 8. Regulatory agencies responsible for administering employment laws, statutes, and regulations Student Learning Outcomes Recognize legal issues that affect the employment relationship Analyze and apply employment laws to common workplace situations Explain the intersection of legal rules and the three stages of employment– formation, stability, and termination of the employment relationship. Use and understand the basic legal vocabulary of employment law
	BUSN 209 - HR Talent Acquisition and Retention 4 Credits This course discusses workforce planning in support of the organization’s goals and the activities and techniques necessary to recruit and select new employees and existing employees for promotion or transfer and to retain those employees in a competitive employment market. Topics include sourcing applicants, candidate selection, interviewing techniques and other selection tools, background investigation, required documentation, and onboarding practices. Fees Quarters Typically Offered Fall Online Designed to Serve Students who want to pursue a career in human resource management and entry and mid-level human resources workers who want a contextual understanding of the employee recruitment and selection process Certificate program HR Management Active Date 2016-02-18 Grading System Decimal Grade Class Limit 38 Contact Hours: Lecture 44 Lab 0 Worksite 0 Clinical 0 Other 0 Total Contact Hours 44 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline 1. Workforce planning and the organization’s strategic and business plans 2. Labor market analysis 3. Job analysis, design and description 4. Recruitment practices 4.a. External and internal sourcing 4.b. Media 4.c. Affirmative action plans 5. Candidate selection criteria, tools and validity 5.a. Interviewing 5.b. Testing 5.c. Reference and background checking 5.d. Selecting new employees 5.e. Selecting for promotion 6. Post offer employment actions 6.a. Employment contracts 6.b. Relocation assistance 6.c. I-9 verification/immigration issues 7. Orientation and onboarding 8. Integration of new employees to work units 9. New hire/promoted employee assessment process and tools 10. Special issues relating to executive recruitment 11. Retention criteria and strategies Student Learning Outcomes Formulate recruitment and selection processes for new employee acquisition and promotion including analysis of labor market statistics Critique candidate selection tools and techniques and select the appropriate ones for varying types of recruitments including analysis of selection tool statistical validity Analyze organizational strategies and identify key elements for a supportive workforce plan
	BUSN 210 - Statistical Analysis 5 Credits Statistical methods and their application to practical and economic data. Teaches basic statistical analysis concepts and techniques, stressing how statistical techniques can be used to make better decisions under conditions of uncertainty. Uses data sets from business and government to make practice problems as realistic as possible and includes Excel appplications for the solving of statistical analysis problems. Pre-requisite(s) MATH 091 w/ min. 2.0 Placement Eligibility Math 107, 111, 146, 180, 098 Fees Quarters Typically Offered Summer Online Fall Day Winter Day, Online Spring Day Designed to Serve Business transfer students, nursing and pharmacy students and any student needing to gain basic introductory grasp of statistical concepts. Active Date 20190625T13:34:58 Grading System Decimal Grade Class Limit 35 Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Total Contact Hours 55 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Transferable Elective Yes ProfTech Related Instruction Computation Course Outline Graphic methods of statistical analysis. Measures of central tendency and dispersions, probability and sampling distributions hypothesis testing, and simple correlation and regression analysis. A. Introduction: What is statistics? B. Frequency Distributions C. Graphic Presentation of Data D. Measures of Central Tendency E. Measures of Dispersion and Skewness F. A Survey of Probability Concepts G. Discrete Probability Distributions H. The Normal Probability Distribution I. Sampling Methods J. Tests of Hypotheses: Large Samples K. Test of Hypotheses: Proportions L. Student’s t Test: Small Samples M. Analysis of Variance N. Simple Regression Analysis O. Multiple Regression and Correlation Analysis P. Chi-Square Distribution Student Learning Outcomes Create descriptive tabular and visual reports that use raw data for business decision-making. Calculate and apply probability rules for business decision-making. Use samples and sampling distributions for business decision-making. Make inferences based on sample data using methods such as interval estimation and hypothesis testing. Perform regression analysis on x and y data sets for business decision-making. Perform analysis of large data sets using Microsoft Excel for business decision-making.
	BUSN 213 - HR: Workforce Development 4 Credits This course explores the processes and techniques by which organizations assure that their employees have the requisite skills and maintain performance standards to accomplish the organization’s business. Topics include workforce skills assessments, performance assessments, training and development activities, talent management, supervisory and management development and succession planning. Fees Quarters Typically Offered Summer Online Designed to Serve Students who want to pursue a career in human resource management and entry and mid-level human resources workers who want a broader understanding of employee skills and performance assessment processes and workforce training and development tools and techniques. Certificate program HR Management Active Date 2016-02-18 Grading System Decimal Grade Class Limit 38 Contact Hours: Lecture 44 Lab 0 Worksite 0 Clinical 0 Other 0 Total Contact Hours 44 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline 1. Assess organization skills requirements and workforce skills gaps 2. Develop training programs and related assessment measures 3. Talent management (assessing talent, career paths, etc.) 4. Performance appraisal systems and methods 5. Development issues relating to diverse populations 6. Supervisor and leadership development 7. Succession planning Student Learning Outcomes Analyze the organization’s business plan and describe the workforce skills required to accomplish the organization’s goals. Articulate the connection between the training and development program and the organization’s business plan. Design training and development programs that assure that the workforce has the requisite skills to deliver the organization’s products and services. Identify performance and skills assessment tools, assess their validity, and articulate their value and appropriate use. Identify supervisory, management, and executive leadership traits and skills and formulate development programs and succession plans. Explain the components of a talent management program
	BUSN 216 - Business Computer Applications 5 Credits Introduction to Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access and Windows Explorer as these applications apply to a business environment. Focuses on integrating the applications to efficiently create effective business solutions. FeesCF Quarters Typically Offered Fall Day, Online Winter Day, Online Spring Day, Online Designed to Serve All students in the business field. Active Date 20190612T13:21:00 Grading System Decimal Grade Class Limit 28 Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Total Contact Hours 55 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline Using Windows Explorer to efficiently and effectively manage files Use Word to efficiently create effective business related documents Use PowerPoint to effectively articulate a presentation message Use Excel and Access to effectively and efficiently store raw data, make business related calculations, and complete data analysis. Use Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access to create integrated files and projects to meet specific business objectives. Student Learning Outcomes Efficiently and effectively manage files using Windows Explorer. Create effective business-related documents in Microsoft Word. Effectively articulate a presentation message via PowerPoint. Use Excel to effectively and efficiently make business related calculations and complete data analysis Use Access to create relational databases with tables, forms, queries and reports
	BUSN 218 - Spreadsheet Construction 5 Credits Students will learn how to quickly build linked systems of spreadsheets for the analysis of accounting, financial and statistical data in order to provide useful information to business decision makers. Students also learn how to make basic to advanced business and financial calculations. Emphasis on math skills, critical thinking and spreadsheet construction theory. Pre-requisite(s) BUSN 216 with min. 2.0 FeesCF Quarters Typically Offered Fall Day Winter Online Designed to Serve Students in AAS Business programs,or related programs. Business community needing advanced Excel skills. Active Date 20190612T13:20:58 Grading System Decimal Grade Class Limit 28 Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Total Contact Hours 55 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline Types of data In Excel: Numbers, Text, Logical, Errors. Stylistic formatting: Style Formatting, Page Setup, Styles. Number Formatting, including Custom Number Formatting. Formulas and Functions. The eleven formula elements: Equal Sign, Cell References, Math Operators, Comparative Operators, Numbers, Text, Operators, Functions, Ampersand, Array Constants, Wild Cards. The five types of formulas: Calculating, Text, Lookup, Array, Logical. Eight types of cell references: Relative, Absolute, Mixed, Worksheet, Workbook, Defined Named Ranges, Formulas To Define Reference, Table Nomenclature. Advanced formulas: Nesting, Mega-Formulas and Array Formulas. Extensive coverage of categories of functions, including: Lookup, Finance, Statistical, Logical and Text. Data analysis features: Sort, Filter, Advanced Filter, Subtotals, PivotTables, Data Import, Text To Columns. Advanced Pivot Tables. Advanced data analysis: Formulas and PivotTables. Create efficient formula input areas and data analysis criteria areas that allow efficient spreadsheet construction and that automate data analysis and what if analysis. What if analysis: Goal Seek and Scenario Manager. Use Data Validation to validate data inputs. Creating dynamic charts, including: Column, Bar, Stacked Column, Stacked Column, Pie, Pie Within Pie, Histograms, X-Y Scatter and Regression Line, X-Y Scatter Break Even, Line, Multiple Chart Type in One Chart, Dynamic Ranges, Sparklines. Conditional Formatting: built-in features and Logical Formulas. Recorded Macros. Student Learning Outcomes Explain and use the different types of data in Excel including distinguishing between raw data and information. Import, clean and transform data. Perform data analysis, creating useful information in the form of reports, visualizations and dashboards to facilitate business decisions. Create intermediate to advanced formulas & functions for business calculations & data analysi Build efficient spreadsheets models for calculations and data analysis.
	BUSN 221 - HR Mgmt: Compensation/Benefits 5 Credits Part of the Human Resource Management Certificate. This course discusses the fundamental principles for workforce compensation and surveys compensation systems and forms of worker compensation including executive compensation. Also covered: types of employee benefits, their uses and the administrative issues related to employee benefits programs Fees Quarters Typically Offered Winter Online Designed to Serve Students who want to pursue a career in human resource management and entry and mid-level human resources workers who desire a general understanding of employee benefits programs. Certificate program HR Management Active Date 20170731T09:56:57 Grading System Decimal Grade Class Limit 38 Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Lab 0 Worksite 0 Clinical 0 Other 0 Total Contact Hours 55 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline Total rewards concept Compensation cost considerations Effect as a base cost of operations As a competitive advantage 3. Laws and regulations affecting compensation systems 4. Job evaluation for compensation purposes 5. Base pay plan structures 6. Pricing jobs and market surveys 7. Noncash compensation, e.g., stock options, ESOPs 8. Variable pay options Individual pay for performance Team incentives Sales compensation 9. Performance appraisal as it relates incentive pay 10. Executive compensation 11. Laws/Regulations affecting benefits programs 12. Benefit types (legal requirements, health care, financial, holidays, retirment) 13. Managing Costs (self insurance, third party claims management, purchasing insurance, subrogation and coordination) Student Learning Outcomes Explain the fundamental principles and legal constraints to designing compensation and benefits plans.. Describe types of compensation/benefits and their appropriate uses. Assess compensation/benefits plans and articulates their appropriateness for the workforces to which they are applied.
	BUSN 222 - Employee Benefits Plans & Administration 4 Credits This course describes the types of employee benefits, their uses and the administrative issues related to employee benefits programs. Discussion includes insurance such as health and disability, leave programs, retirement plans, cafeteria plans, and applicable tax and legal implications and the use of such benefits for employee recruitment and retention. Fees Quarters Typically Offered Designed to Serve Students who want to pursue a career in human resource management and entry and mid-level human resources workers who desire a general understanding of employee benefits programs. Certificate program HR Management Active Date 2016-02-18 Grading System Decimal Grade Class Limit 38 Contact Hours: Lecture 44 Lab 0 Worksite 0 Clinical 0 Other 0 Total Contact Hours 44 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline 1. Benefits role to attract and retain employees 2. Historical context of employer benefits programs 3. Laws and regulations affecting benefits programs 4. Benefits types 4.a. Legally required, e.g., Social Security, workers compensation, unemployment compensation, Obamacare, etc. 4.b. Health care 4.c. Financial benefits, e.g., subsidized long term care insurance, life insurance, educational assistance, car allowances, etc. 4.d. Holidays, vacations and other paid and unpaid time off work 4.e. Retirement e.g., defined benefits, defined contributions 5. Managing benefits costs 5.a. Self-insurance 5.b. Third party claims management 5.c. Purchasing insurance 5.d. Insurance plan design 5.e Subrogation and benefits coordination 6. Benefits plan operations 7. Communicating benefits information Student Learning Outcomes Explain the types of employee benefits and the legal issues affecting the designing employee benefits plans. Identify the issues involved in developing retirement plans. Describe activities associated with administering benefit plans including benefits coordination with other insurance carriers or plans.
	BUSN 223 - Employee and Labor Relations 4 Credits Part of the HR certificate program: This course examines employer/employee relations and the balancing of the employer’s need to manage its workforce for the benefit of the organization and the employee’s rights and sense of fairness. Issues discussed include the laws governing labor relations and employee rights, employee performance management, conflict and dispute resolution, and union organizing. Fees Quarters Typically Offered Winter Online Designed to Serve Students who want to pursue a career in human resource management and entry and mid-level human resources workers who want to understand the fundamentals of employee relations and labor relations. Certificate program HR Management Active Date 20170622T08:36:46 Grading System Decimal Grade Class Limit 38 Shared Learning Environment Yes Contact Hours: Lecture 44 Lab 0 Worksite 0 Clinical 0 Other 0 Total Contact Hours 44 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline 1. Laws and regulations defining employee rights 2. Workplace violence 3. Assessing organizational climate 4.a. Employee relations metrics 4.b. Responses to findings 5. Employment involvement strategies 6. Developing and communicating work rules and employee handbooks 7. Developing and communicating ethics code and standards of conduct 8. Complaint processes 8.a. Internal process 8.b. Regulatory enforcement 9. Investigation practices, resources and tools 10. Conflict and dispute resolution processes 11. Union organizing campaigns and management responses 12. Managing in union vs. nonunion environments Student Learning Outcomes Explain management and employee rights and the balance between the two parties’ interests Evaluate various methods of measuring and evaluating workforce engagement Apply performance management techniques when dealing with underperforming employees Argue the merits of unionization and responses to union organizing activities Choose appropriate action in the dispute/conflict resolution process
	BUSN 224 - HR Capstone 4 Credits Part of the HR Certificate Program. The course integrates all of the subject matter learned in the preceding courses of the Human Resource Management Certificate program using real world case studies that require application of the concepts, principles and practices the various HR functions consistent with the expectations of an HR generalist practitioner. Should be taken as close to the end as possible. Instructor Permission Required Yes Fees Quarters Typically Offered Summer Online Fall Online Winter Online Spring Online Designed to Serve Students in the HR certificate program Active Date 20190709T10:50:33 Grading System Decimal Grade Class Limit 38 Contact Hours: Lecture 44 Total Contact Hours 44 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline Review the various HR functions and how they relate to each other. Case studies that address common HR issues Recruitment plan for a position in a newly created classification requiring writing a job description, determining wage rate, application of wage and hour laws, identifying media and sourcing that will attract qualified and diverse applicants, and develop selection criteria, tools and processes including tests and interview processes and questions. Work unit level performance evaluation system development and management of an underperforming employee Assessment of appropriate disciplinary actions for underperforming or misbehaving employee Classification and compensation plan for an organization Organizational change management plan including communications and layoff elements Explore HR career opportunities and job search techniques Student Learning Outcomes Identify and explain the principle activities of each of the human resources function. Demonstrate the integrated application of the human resource management principles, activities and processes to resolve organizational and management issues. Analyze business situations and propose human resource programs congruent with a business strategy. Develop a plan to seek and obtain employment in the human resources occupation.
	BUSN 226 - HR Mgmt: Technology & Data Analytics 4 Credits Part of HR Certificate Program. This course explores the use of technology to address human resources administrative processes for service delivery and to acquire, access and analyze data that are used to assess business and organizational issues Fees Quarters Typically Offered Spring Online Designed to Serve Students in HR Certificate program. Individuals who want to pursue a career in human resource management and entry and mid-level human resources workers who are seeking broader understanding of the options in their chosen occupation. Active Date 20170731T09:57:10 Grading System Decimal Grade Class Limit 38 Contact Hours: Lecture 44 Total Contact Hours 44 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline Human capital management (HCM) software feature and their uses Integration of HCM and enterprise systems Applying technology to human resources processes Accessing and analyzing data to address organizational and human resource challenges and develop solutions Student Learning Outcomes Demonstrate how HCM software can improve the efficiency of human resource processes Describe and discuss the factors and process for selecting HCM software Analyze data and metrics that can support decision making in organizational strategies and business planning
	BUSN 234 - Sales Management 5 Credits A focused look at the sales process from an account management perspective. Covers topics such as business development and key account management, B2B sales, negotiations and deal making, and skills and attributes needed for maintaining customer relationships. Pre-requisite(s) BUSN 134 Fees Quarters Typically Offered Summer Online Designed to Serve General Business students, Professional Sales students and other programs in the Business department Active Date 20170731T09:57:12 Grading System Decimal Grade Class Limit 38 Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Total Contact Hours 55 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline B2B Sales vs B2C Lead and Business Development Decision Making Negotiating Customer Relations and Relationship Building Key Account Management Student Learning Outcomes Research and discuss a wide range of interesting and dynamic sales professions within the for-profit and nonprofit sectors of the economy Formulate a list of priorities that a salesperson must accomplish to create customer loyalty Formulate marketing and sales strategies that incorporate psychological and sociological factors which influence customers Use effective negotiation skills in role playing scenarios Develop a plan to manage a key customer account
	BUSN 238 - E-Marketing 5 Credits Students will explore how Internet technology is reshaping fundamental business marketing strategies. Focuses on how the Internet enables marketing organizations to become interactive and customer oriented. Topics include e-marketing for consumer and business-to-business, Internet promotion, network and facilitation services and providing electronic marketing content. Includes broad analysis of Websites for marketing effectiveness. FeesCF Quarters Typically Offered Summer Online Designed to Serve Community at large, as well as students in the following departments: General Business, CIS, IMP, Travel/Transportation, Hotel/Tourism, and Office Occupations Active Date 2011-03-02 Grading System Decimal Grade Class Limit 28 Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Lab 0 Worksite 0 Clinical 0 Other 0 Total Contact Hours 55 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline I. Introduction to E-marketing II. E-Marketing technology and business strategy A. The Internet: A new business model creates marketing change B. Market-facing enterprises and customer driven strategy C. The World Wide Web: history and how it works III. Promotion and communication on line A. Hypermedia communication goals B. The AIOA Model C. Advertising and building customer relations on line IV. Computer mediated marketing A. Creating value: How interactivity creates business advantage B. On line purchasing: Shopping, selling and information collection strategy C. Site analysis: Visuals, content, interactivity, and on line research design D. Business-to-business marketing strategy E. The mechanics: Privacy, pricing and distribution V. The future of web-based marketing A. Web content B. Network facilitation C. Nature of marketing innovation: where do we go from here? Student Learning Outcomes Explain the role of internet technologies in business marketing strategies. Explain how the internet produces customer-focused, market facing marketing organizations. Define and identify how internet sites carry out the marketing activities of content, network service, promotion and sales. Explain the major web analytics tools. Create an internet marketing plan.
	BUSN 240 - Cooperative Education 5 Credits Cooperative education provides an opportunity for students to combine classroom theory with practical work experience. Experience gained in the workplace is related to the student’s field of study or career goals. Instructor Permission Required Yes Course Note Requires work experience coordinated with instructor. FeesHD Quarters Typically Offered Summer Online Fall Online Winter Online Spring Online Designed to Serve Students who want to gain practical work experience, test career choices and compare classroom theory with workplace practices Active Date 20210311T08:49:56 Grading System Decimal Grade Variable Credit Yes Range 1-5 Continuous Enrollment Yes Class Limit 99 Contact Hours: Worksite 165 Total Contact Hours 165 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Course Outline Measurable learning objectives. Setting and accomplishing goals. Career development or exploration through work experience. Successful work habits and attitudes. Interpersonal communication skills. Student Learning Outcomes Perform assigned duties in a friendly and courteous manner and accept feedback Communicate effectively with a variety of people and contribute in a team environment Arrive to the workplace on time for scheduled work hours prepared for work and professional in appearance and attitude Demonstrate successful work habits and attitudes such as: Showing initiative and ways for improvement in the completion of assigned tasks; Perform duties independently while working towards meeting goals and deadlines; Demonstrate time management in the completion of job duties Select and apply appropriate technology to the task assigned and analyze problems and choose appropriate solutions, seeking clarification when necessary Create a learning plan in collaboration with employer and advisor which details skills that will be learned in the workplace.
	BUSN 252 - Project Management Fundamentals 5 Credits Designed to teach current project management software and concepts, in accordance with PMI methodology. Highly interactive course requiring extensive team work and case study analysis. Fees Quarters Typically Offered Designed to Serve Business Technology and Business students looking for a solid foundation in project management fundamentals, using PMI methodology. Designed for entry level project administrators. This is not a PMP preparation class. Active Date 2015-04-02 Grading System Decimal Grade Class Limit 38 Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Lab 0 Worksite 0 Clinical 0 Other 0 Total Contact Hours 55 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline Identifying and selecting projects Developing project proposals Defining Scope, Quality, Responsibility, and Activity Sequence Developing the schedule Resource utilization Determining costs, budget, and earned value Managing risk Closing the project Student Learning Outcomes Students will recognize, and appropriately use the terminology of Project Management and describe the elements of a project. Students will identify, define, and practice the roles in Project Management work Students will demonstrate how to identify and select projects. Students will demonstrate project planning techniques including scope definition and management, project quality, work breakdown structure, activity sequencing, project scheduling, and project budgeting, through case study analysis and assessment. Students will demonstrate project performing and controlling techniques including resource utilization, budget management and earned value calculations, and risk management, through case study analysis and assessment.
	BUSN 262 - Microsoft Project 3 Credits Teaches Microsoft Project project-management software. Fees Quarters Typically Offered Designed to Serve Business, or other students who will use MS Project to manage projects. Active Date 2015-05-29 Grading System Decimal Grade Class Limit 30 Contact Hours: Lecture 33 Lab 0 Worksite 0 Clinical 0 Other 0 Total Contact Hours 33 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline Project Basics Establishing Resources Resource and Task Assignments Refining your Project Schedule Fine-Tuning Tasks Fine-Tuning Resources Project Information: Sorting, Grouping, and Filtering Project Schedule Formatting Fundamentals Project Schedule Tracking Fundamentals Project Reporting Integrating Project with other programs Project Schedule Optimization Advanced Project Schedule Formatting Managing Multiple Projects Working with Resource Pools Student Learning Outcomes Demonstrate the ability to set up a new project, establish resources, manage resource and task assignments, manage the project schedule, and generate project reports using the Microsoft Project software. Demonstrate the ability to integrate Microsoft Project with other Microsoft Office applications.
	BUSN 265 - HR Management Strategy & Workforce Development 5 Credits Review of human resource management as a profession, HR Management and strategy, overviews of equal employment opportunity laws, policy and procedure relating to employment recruitment, selection and retention issues, workforce diversity, and job analysis and job description development. Fees Quarters Typically Offered Designed to Serve First in three part series for Students interested in AAS HR certificate, degree, AA emphasis degree and those wanting to prepare for the PHR certification. Active Date 2012-09-28 Grading System Decimal Grade Class Limit 32 Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Lab 0 Worksite 0 Clinical 0 Other 0 Total Contact Hours 55 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline 1. HR Management and Strategy 2. Employee Recruitment 3. Employee Selection 4. Employee Relations and Retention 5. The Legal Framework for Equal Employment Opportunity 6. Managing EEO and Diversity 7. Job Analysis and Job Descriptions Student Learning Outcomes Identify and describe key aspects of Human Resource management, process analysis, and strategic planning. Explain employee recruitment approaches, sources and evaluative processes. Describe and discuss selection processes and procedures including legal aspects and key considerations for interviewing. Demonstrate understanding of employee relations and retention including the psychological contract, motivation, and managing retention. Identify and explain the legal framework of equal employment including basic concepts, specific legislation, compliance and enforcement approaches and requirements and legal issues as part of the selection process. Review and evaluate management situations and approaches that address equal employment and diversity including concerns related to harassment, aging employees, reasonable accommodation, religious beliefs, affirmative action and the need for diversity training. Demonstrate skills in behavioral and legal aspects of job analysis including work flow and re-engineering and developing job descriptions using job design characteristics.
	BUSN 266 - Labor and Employee Relations 5 Credits Overview of Union and employee relations topics from organization, labor and employee perspectives, Reviews policy and procedures relating to HR Ethics, HR Information Systems, and total rewards covering compensation systems and benefits administration Fees Quarters Typically Offered Designed to Serve Second in three part series for Students interested in AAS HR certificate, degree, AA emphasis degree and those wanting to prepare for the PHR certification Active Date 2012-09-28 Grading System Decimal Grade Class Limit 38 Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Lab 0 Worksite 0 Clinical 0 Other 0 Total Contact Hours 55 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline 1. Labor and Management Relations 2. Employee Rights and Responsibilities 3. HR and Ethics 4. Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS) 5. Total Rewards a. Compensation systems b. Benefits administration Student Learning Outcomes Describe the stages in the unionization process, the employee-union relationship over time, processes inherent via union representation, types of unionization and legal rulings impacting relationships Explain the elements of employee rights and responsibilities including relations, disciplinary action, grievances, termination, demotion, downsizing, transfers, promotions, resignations, retirements, etc. Define and discuss the importance of ethical behavior in the HR profession, the elements of an ethics program, legal responsibility, and typical ethical issues in HR. Demonstrate the purposes of human resource information systems for security and comprehensive data and research application. Identify and explain all aspects of compensating human resources, including concepts, historical perspective, legal requirements, and the differentiation of types of compensation. Demonstrate understanding and application of benefits administration including strategic benefits consideration, mandatory and voluntary benefits, managing health benefits, and types of retirement plans.
	BUSN 267 - Risk Management and Professional Development 5 Credits Covers various human resource issues at a management, policy and procedural level as it relates to occupational health, safety and security, employee training and development, talent management, and performance management. Topics also include legal problem solving and the emerging role of human resources as an organization’s strategic partner. Fees Quarters Typically Offered Designed to Serve Students interested in AAS HR certificate, degree, AA emphasis degree and those wanting to prepare for the PHR certification. Active Date 2012-12-03 Grading System Decimal Grade Class Limit 34 Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Lab 0 Worksite 0 Clinical 0 Other 0 Total Contact Hours 55 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline 1. Occupational Health, Safety and Security 2. Employee Training 3. Instructional Design 4. Talent Management and Development 5. Performance Management Systems 6. Legal Problem Solving for Human Resources 7. The Emerging Roles of Human Resources Student Learning Outcomes Identify and discuss comprehensive aspects of risk management including topics such as occupational health, safety, laws and implications, workplace violence, and disaster preparation. Discuss the value of a strategic approach to professional development, the role of training for the organization, the training process, and types of training delivery. Demonstrate knowledge of adult learning principles, ability to engage adults in a interactive presentation, and ability to create on-the -job training. Discuss topics related to talent management and development including employee development needs, succession planning, and diversity in talent management. Demonstrate understanding the use and application of performance management systems and the ability to conduct a performance evaluation and develop and action plan. Describe potential legal problems and solutions in HR and demonstrate knowledge of legal insurance, legal forces, and case law. Explain the value of human resources management for all managers and the strategic trends in the HR field.
	BUSN 268 - Leadership 3 Credits Leadership is the ability to inspire and influence others towards a goal or vision. This course works to develop practical leadership skills to influence the organizational performance for managers and non-managers. Topics include leadership roles and styles; the communication process; team building and group interactions, and the difference between leadership and management. Fees Quarters Typically Offered Spring Day, Online Designed to Serve AAS students in Business or related fields; contract students through various Continuing Ed partners. Active Date 20190612T13:20:56 Grading System Decimal Grade Class Limit 32 Contact Hours: Lecture 33 Total Contact Hours 33 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline Effective Leadership Behavior Leading Change & Innovation Participative Leadership & Empowerment Leadership Traits and Skills Power & Influence Tactics Leadership in Groups & Teams Transformational Leadership Cross Cultural Leadership Student Learning Outcomes Describe the skills and abilities needed for creating and managing organizational change. Describe the ways a leader can motivate employees or others in an organization. Assess and analyze personal leadership strengths and weaknesses. Demonstrate problem-solving and decision-making skills in simulated situations.
	BUSN 269 - Leadership 2: Supervision 2 Credits Examines concepts and practical application of fundamental supervisory skills such as planning, staffing, communicating, leading, using technology, training, managing conflict, and problem solving. Fees Quarters Typically Offered Designed to Serve Airport University students; AAS students in Business Active Date 2015-05-13 Grading System Decimal Grade Class Limit 38 Contact Hours: Lecture 22 Lab 0 Worksite 0 Clinical 0 Other 0 Total Contact Hours 22 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline Choosing between effective and ineffective leadership styles. Relationship between styles and the motivation and behavior of others The four steps to active supervision Proven process for problem solving Five steps for effective decision-making The need for delegation and how to delegate effectively Ways to communicate more effectively and vividly Difference between coaching and discipline Convert conflicts into problem solving sessions Effective tools for dealing with difficult people Student Learning Outcomes Discuss your supervisory style and how it affects others Explain how to develop a productive work environment Demonstrate essential communication skills used to motivate those being supervised Discuss the practical application of supervisory skills need for effective leadership
	BUSN 270 - Principles of Management and Supervision 5 Credits Examines the managerial task, with emphasis on the supervisory level. Includes coverage of the major management functions of planning, organizing, staffing, leading and controlling. Covers decision making, human behavior and motivation, and the outside forces affecting today’s manager. Uses interactive class activities and case analysis. Fees Quarters Typically Offered Winter Online Spring Day Designed to Serve General business program students as well as other professional-technical program students. Active Date 20190612T13:20:55 Grading System Decimal Grade Class Limit 38 Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Total Contact Hours 55 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline The nature of management and supervision Planning an controlling Making effective decisions Motivation and human behavior Managing conflict and change Communication, oral and written Leadership styles Performance appraisal Discipline and awards Supervising protected groups Managing a unionized work group Corporate and managerial ethics Student Learning Outcomes Identify preferred management styles and apply this knowledge to developing situational management skills. Practice effective management skills via hypothetical business situations. Create discussion questions based on current events in business management. Facilitate managerial decision making by employing Vroom’s participative decision-making model.
	BUSN 275 - Intro to Purchasing and Supply Chain Management 5 Credits This course introduces students to management fundamentals related to the basic principles of purchasing and supply chain management (SCM). Fees Quarters Typically Offered Spring Online Designed to Serve Certificate in Purchasing and Supply Chain Management; Certificate/AAS International Business & Trade students; BAS Global Trade/Logistics pathway. Active Date 20190612T13:20:53 Grading System Decimal Grade Class Limit 28 Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Total Contact Hours 55 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline Management fundamentals Purchasing and supply processes Organizational concepts Policy Relationships tools and techniques cost/price analysis value analysis Student Learning Outcomes Explain how to effectively utilize supply chain enablers. Implement purchasing and supply chain strategies and tactics that align with an organization's goals and objectives. Describe how world class supply chain organizations develop competitive advantages. Describe how to use cost management methods, including price/cost analysis and total cost of ownership in the supply chain environment. Practice effective strategic negotiating skills and techniques in hypothetical supply chain (vendor) scenarios Construct a mock business contract for goods and services using principles of value analysis, learning curve methods, process mapping, project management tools, and quantity discount analysis.
	BUSN 281 - Special Topics 1 Credits Topics such as doing business in a region or country and understanding NAFTA. Professional development seminar to be offered on an as-need basis. Fees Quarters Typically Offered Designed to Serve Students pursing and AAS degree in International Business or General Business Active Date 2011-03-02 Grading System Decimal Grade Class Limit 28 Contact Hours: Lecture 11 Lab 0 Worksite 0 Clinical 0 Other 0 Total Contact Hours 11 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline To be determined by topic chosen Student Learning Outcomes Research and anaylyze chosen topic in order to discuss information in professional and knowledgeable manner Identify and explain linkages between chosen topic and career objectives Locate resources that will provide in depth knowledge about chosen topic
	BUSN 282 - Special Topics 2 Credits Topics such as doing business in a region or country and understanding NAFTA. Professional development seminar to be offered on an as-need basis. Fees Quarters Typically Offered Designed to Serve Students pursing an AAS degree in International Business or General Business Active Date 2011-06-14 Grading System Decimal Grade Class Limit 28 Contact Hours: Lecture 22 Lab 0 Worksite 0 Clinical 0 Other 0 Total Contact Hours 22 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline To be determined by topic chosen Student Learning Outcomes Research and analyze chosen topic in order to discuss information orally and in writing in professional and knowledgeable manner Identify and explain linkages between chosen topic and career objectives Locate resources that will provide in depth knowledge about chosen topic
	BUSN 283 - Special Topics 3 Credits Topics such as doing business in a region or country and understanding NAFTA. Professional development seminar to be offered on an as-need basis. Fees Quarters Typically Offered Designed to Serve Students pursing an AAS degree in International Business or General Business Active Date 2011-06-14 Grading System Decimal Grade Class Limit 28 Contact Hours: Lecture 33 Lab 0 Worksite 0 Clinical 0 Other 0 Total Contact Hours 33 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline To be determined by topic chosen Student Learning Outcomes Research and analyze chosen topic in order to discuss information both orally and in writing in a professional and knowledgeable manner Identify and explain linkages between chosen topic and career objectives Locate resources that will provide in depth knowledge about chosen topic
	BUSN 285 - Special Topics 5 Credits Topics such as doing business in a region or country and understanding NAFTA. Professional development seminar to be offered on an as-need basis. Fees Quarters Typically Offered Designed to Serve Students pursing an AAS degree in International Business or General Business Active Date 2012-02-14 Grading System Decimal Grade Class Limit 28 Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Lab 0 Worksite 0 Clinical 0 Other 0 Total Contact Hours 55 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline To be determined by topic chosen Student Learning Outcomes Research and anaylyze chosen topic in order to discuss information in professional and knowledgeable manner Identify and explain linkages between chosen topic and career objectives Locate resources that will provide in depth knowledge about chosen topic
	BUSN 291 - Special Studies 1 Credits An individual study project developed by student and instructor in an area approved by the instructor. Instructor Permission Required Yes Fees Quarters Typically Offered Designed to Serve Principally designed for the student wishing in depth knowledge in a part or parts of a subject Active Date 20201105T14:49:38 Grading System Decimal Grade Independent Study Yes Continuous Enrollment Yes Class Limit 19 Contact Hours: Other 33 Total Contact Hours 33 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline To be determined between the instructor and student Student Learning Outcomes Students will complete a given business project that conforms to pre-designated requirements and exhibits a degree of mastery in the chosen business area.
	BUSN 292 - Special Studies 2 Credits An individual study project developed by student and instructor in an area approved by the instructor. Instructor Permission Required Yes Fees Quarters Typically Offered Designed to Serve Principally designed for the student wishing an in depth knowledge in a part or parts of a subject Active Date 20201105T14:49:39 Grading System Decimal Grade Independent Study Yes Continuous Enrollment Yes Class Limit 19 Contact Hours: Other 66 Total Contact Hours 66 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline To be determined between the instructor and student Student Learning Outcomes Students will complete a given business project that conforms to pre-designated requirements and exhibits a degree of mastery in the chosen business area.
	BUSN 293 - Special Studies 3 Credits An individual study project developed by student and instructor in an area approved by the instructor. Instructor Permission Required Yes Fees Quarters Typically Offered Designed to Serve Principally designed for the student wishing an in depth knowledge in a part or parts of a subject Active Date 20201105T14:49:39 Grading System Decimal Grade Independent Study Yes Continuous Enrollment Yes Class Limit 19 Contact Hours: Other 99 Total Contact Hours 99 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline To be determined between the instructor and student. Student Learning Outcomes Students will complete a given business project that conforms to pre-designated requirements and exhibits a degree of mastery in the chosen business area.
	BUSN 294 - Special Studies 4 Credits An individual study project developed by student and instructor in an area approved by the instructor. Instructor Permission Required Yes Fees Quarters Typically Offered Designed to Serve Principally designed for the student wishing an in depth knowledge in a part or parts of a subject Active Date 20201105T14:49:41 Grading System Decimal Grade Independent Study Yes Continuous Enrollment Yes Class Limit 19 Contact Hours: Other 132 Total Contact Hours 132 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline To be determined between the instructor and student Student Learning Outcomes Students will complete a given business project that conforms to pre-designated requirements and exhibits a degree of mastery in the chosen business area.
	BUSN 295 - Special Studies 5 Credits An individual study project developed by student and instructor in an area approved by the instructor. Instructor Permission Required Yes Fees Quarters Typically Offered Designed to Serve Principally designed for the student wishing an in depth knowledge in a part or parts of a subject Active Date 20201105T14:49:42 Grading System Decimal Grade Independent Study Yes Continuous Enrollment Yes Class Limit 19 Contact Hours: Other 165 Total Contact Hours 165 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline To be determined between the instructor and student Student Learning Outcomes Students will complete a given business project that conforms to pre-designated requirements and exhibits a degree of mastery in the chosen business area.
	BUSN 299 - Business Capstone 3 Credits This course requires students to either a) present a comprehensive portfolio of work completed for their degree to a panel of instructors and professionals or b) participate in a job shadow experience with a local professional and deliver a report on the experience to business department faculty. Industry and employment trends are also discussed and analyzed through a practical lens. Instructor Permission Required Yes Fees Quarters Typically Offered Summer Online Spring Online Designed to Serve Second year business AAS degree students. Active Date 20180530T10:02:34 Grading System Decimal Grade Variable Credit Yes Range 1-3 Class Limit 28 Contact Hours: Other 33 Total Contact Hours 33 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline Portfolios or Job Shadows must communicate knowledge of: Foundations of American and international business Ethical and social responsibilities of business Forms of business The fundamentals of management Human relations Marketing and consumer behavior Computers and information technology Financial management Student Learning Outcomes Effectively compile and present a comprehensive portfolio of work completed to a panel of instructors and professionals. Deliver a detailed report and analysis on job shadow experience with a local professional to business department faculty. Communicate verbally and in writing the most recent industry and employment trends related to degree.
	BUSN 305 - International Regulatory Environment 5 Credits An overview of the international business regulatory environment with a focus on import and export compliance procedures, documentation and resources. Topics include: WTO, Trade Agreements, tariff rules and applications, anti-dumping regulation, subsidies and countervailing duties, trade in services, trade-related intellectual property, US Customs regulations and US Export regulations. Instructor Permission Required Yes Program Admission Required Yes Admitted Program BAS - BUSN Fees Quarters Typically Offered Spring Online Designed to Serve Students in the BAS Global Trade & Logistics program Active Date 2015-10-30 Grading System Decimal Grade Class Limit 38 Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Lab 0 Worksite 0 Clinical 0 Other 0 Total Contact Hours 55 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline International Trade Environment GATT/WTO Trade Agreements Intellectual Property Export Compliance Import Compliance Implications of violations Record Keeping requirement Student Learning Outcomes Use industry terminology to discuss and explain issues related to the international trade regulatory environment Locate and navigate resources related to the international regulatory environment (including HTSUS, BIS, DOC, WTO) for the purpose of finding answers to specific compliance questions. Explain the reasoning behind and scope of the BIS and its controls and demonstrate working knowledge of the EAR and CCL Demonstrate knowledge of documentation related to import/export compliance Analyze and discuss the compliance duties and responsibilities as an importer and as a Customs broker
	BUSN 310 - Supply Chain Management 5 Credits Adoption of a supply chain orientation toward business management which emphasizes the inter-functional and inter-firm relationships that contribute to improving coordination of operations and performance of organizations that participate in various types of supply chains. Pre-requisite(s) Busn 210 or Math&146 w/ min 2.0 and Econ&201 w/ min 2.0 Instructor Permission Required Yes Program Admission Required Yes Admitted Program BAS - BUSN Fees Quarters Typically Offered Summer Online Fall Online Spring Online Designed to Serve Students pursuing a BAS degree in Global Trade & Logistics Active Date 20190626T13:17:34 Grading System Decimal Grade Class Limit 10 Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Total Contact Hours 55 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline Operation & Supply Chain strategy Managing Processes Process Mapping & Analysis Manufacturing & Service Process Structure Product/Process Innovation Managing Quality Quality Improvement Tools Lean Management Customer Management Supply Management Demand Planning Sales & Operations Planning Logistics Management Independent Demand Inventory Planning Materials Requirement Planning Student Learning Outcomes Explain supply chain concepts as they pertain to an operations environment Discuss how to collaborate and coordinate with other functions within the firm and across firms in the supply chain Demonstrate and use analytical tools to address case scenarios involving supply chain management decisions Using identified current issues and problems which affect the supply chains of firms, suggest ways in which such issues and problems may be addressed
	BUSN 318 - Project Management 5 Credits Introduces the principles and techniques used in the Project Management process. Students will develop the tools needed for each phase of the project management process: initiating, planning, executing, monitoring, controlling and closing. Instructor Permission Required Yes Program Admission Required Yes Admitted Program BAS - BUSN Fees Quarters Typically Offered Spring Evening Designed to Serve Students in the BAS in Global Trade and Cybersecurity Active Date 2015-12-04 Grading System Decimal Grade Class Limit 38 Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Lab 0 Worksite 0 Clinical 0 Other 0 Total Contact Hours 55 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline Project organization Project budgeting and inspection Start-up procedures Project documentation (reports, logs, etc.) Progress measurement Concepts of partnering and total quality management Change orders, claims and submittal processing Cost control Project closeout Student Learning Outcomes Explain the stages of project development and how they are implemented Identify Critical Success Factors and how they play a role in the completion of a project. Use project management software to plan and monitor complex projects Discuss the role of project management in different career areas. .
	BUSN 338 - Global Marketing Management 5 Credits Examines the impact of economic, cultural, political, legal and other environmental influences on international marketing decisions. Includes how to identify and analyze worldwide marketing opportunities and examine product, pricing, distribution and promotion strategies from a global perspective. Provides students with the opportunity to develop an international marketing plan. Instructor Permission Required Yes Program Admission Required Yes Admitted Program BAS - BUSN Fees Quarters Typically Offered Summer Online Designed to Serve Students in the BAS Global Trade & Logistics program Active Date 2015-10-01 Grading System Decimal Grade Class Limit 28 Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Lab 0 Worksite 0 Clinical 0 Other 0 Total Contact Hours 55 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline Introduction/Overview Cultural/Political/Legal systems Global Risk Assessment Global Marketing Research Market segmentation and types of positioning approaches Industry Globalization drivers: Regionalization and Emerging Markets Identifying Market Entry preferences Global Products and Global Brands Financial Issues: Pricing in Global Markets Communication & Advertising in Global Markets Personal Selling, Retailing and Ecommerce in Global Markets Creating a Global Marketing Plan Student Learning Outcomes Identify and use public business information and international data sources to conduct advanced global market research. Identify and explain the differences between marketing at home and marketing in an international environment Create marketing plans in foreign markets that adjust the marketing mix appropriate for the host culture Explain key concepts of global marketing Analyze consumer behavior in global markets in terms of: Cross-cultural values, Group influences, Individual or psychological influences and Consumer decision-making processes
	BUSN 420 - Lean Six Sigma Processes 5 Credits Quality and continuous improvement is one of the foundations on which businesses survive and grow. It is no longer a luxury but a necessity for all businesses and economies to continuously improve the quality of goods and services produced by them. Quality improvement over time tends to increase customer satisfaction, lower the total cost of the goods and services, and enhance the reputation of the firm. Towards this end, the course aims to introduce the essential concepts, tools, and methodologies of Lean and Six Sigma. Pre-requisite(s) BUSN 310 Instructor Permission Required Yes Program Admission Required Yes Admitted Program BAS - BUSN Fees Quarters Typically Offered Fall Day Spring Day Designed to Serve Students enrolled in the BAS Global Trade & Logistics Active Date 2015-05-29 Grading System Decimal Grade Class Limit 10 Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Lab 0 Worksite 0 Clinical 0 Other 0 Total Contact Hours 55 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline Overview of Quality Management Intro to Six Sigma Intro to Lean Management DMAIC Methodology Student Learning Outcomes Demonstrate a competence of Lean Management and Six Sigma concepts Use statistical software to interpret and analyze data Identify the various steps in the DMAIC methodology. Identify the problem and come up with a road map to solve the problem using Lean and Six Sigma tools.
	BUSN 425 - Purchasing & Supply Chain Management 5 Credits Purchasing processes, procurement cycle analysis, research to support purchasing decisions, supplier relationship development and management, negotiations, commodity planning, costing, pricing, and value analysis related to the purchasing of products and services Pre-requisite(s) BUSN 310 Instructor Permission Required Yes Program Admission Required Yes Admitted Program BAS - BUSN Fees Quarters Typically Offered Fall Online Winter Day Designed to Serve Students in the BAS for Global Trade & Logistics Active Date 2014-11-07 Grading System Decimal Grade Class Limit 10 Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Lab 0 Worksite 0 Clinical 0 Other 0 Total Contact Hours 55 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline Purchasing Process Supply Chain Integration Purchasing & Supply Chain Organization Supply Management/Commodity Strategic Development Supplier Evaluation & Selection Supplier Quality Management Supplier Management & Development World Wide Sourcing Strategic Cost Management Purchasing & Supply Chain Analysis Negotiations Contract Management Student Learning Outcomes Explain purchasing and supply management from a total systems perspective Outline the key issues and developments in managing supplier, customer management and supply chain partner relationships Adopt and apply conceptual framework(s) to better understand the process of developing, negotiating, contracting, managing conflict, and measuring performance in supply chain business relationships to enable greater competitiveness Define and explain the important terminology, facts, concepts, principles, and theories used in the field of purchasing and supply management Apply the appropriate concepts, tools and techniques to resolve problems in purchasing and supply management.
	BUSN 440 - Cooperative Education 5 Credits Cooperative education provides an opportunity for students to combine classroom theory with practical work experience. Experience gained in the workplace is related to the student’s field of study or career goals. Instructor Permission Required Yes Program Admission Required Yes Admitted Program BAS - BUSN Course Note Requires work experience coordinated with instructor. FeesHD Quarters Typically Offered Summer Online Fall Online Winter Online Spring Online Designed to Serve Students who want to gain practical work experience, test career choices and compare classroom theory with workplace practices Active Date 20190625T13:35:05 Grading System Decimal Grade Variable Credit Yes Range 1-5 Continuous Enrollment Yes Class Limit 99 Contact Hours: Worksite 150 Total Contact Hours 150 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline 1. Measurable learning objectives. 2. Setting and accomplishing goals. 3. Career development or exploration through work experience. 4. Successful work habits and attitudes. 5. Interpersonal communication skills. Student Learning Outcomes Create a learning plan in collaboration with employer and advisor that details skills to be learned in the workplace. Perform assigned duties in a friendly and courteous manner and accept feedback. Communicate effectively with individuals and in a team environment Demonstrate successful work habits and attitudes reflecting best practices in the workplace Analyze problems and choose appropriate solutions, seeking clarification when necessary
	BUSN 450 - Logistics & Transportation 5 Credits Logistics management activities typically include inbound and outbound transportation management, fleet management, warehousing, materials handling, order fulfillment, logistics network design, inventory management, supply/demand planning, and management of third party logistics services providers. In this course, emphasis will be on the topics such as meeting customer needs, logistics system design and risk management, cost and performance management, sustainability, order management, transportation management, inventory management, warehousing, reverse logistics, and logistics service providers. Pre-requisite(s) BUSN 310 min 2.0 Program Admission Required Yes Admitted Program BAS - BUSN Fees Quarters Typically Offered Summer Online Fall Online Designed to Serve Students enrolled in BAS Global Trade & Logistics Active Date 20180430T09:27:35 Grading System Decimal Grade Class Limit 10 Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Total Contact Hours 55 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Course Outline What is Logistics? Delivering Customer Needs Logistics System Design & Risk Mgt Cost & Performance Management Sustainability & Life Cycle Management Order Management Transportation Management Basic Inventory Management Advanced Inventory Management Warehouse & DC management Student Learning Outcomes Choose appropriate transportation modes in order to efficiently manage shipping processes Describe how to deliver customer needs while achieving profitable growth. Measure logistics performance using financial and non-financial factors. Design logistics systems by managing risks Determine optimal inventory levels for warehouse management
	BUSN 455 - Financial Management 5 Credits Course in corporate financial management that will study the concepts associated with the allocation of scarce resources across assets over time. Analysis and calculations are done both by hand on paper and by using the spreadsheet program Excel. Topics covered are: financial statements and cash flow, time value of money, interest rates, discounted cash flow analysis, stocks, consumer, corporate and government debt, capital budgeting, exchange rates. Also includes basic concepts of International Financial Management. Extensive practice with problem analysis, problem setup, making necessary calculations and making conclusions based on the calculations using Excel. Pre-requisite(s) BUSN 218 and ACCT& 202 and BUSN 210 Instructor Permission Required Yes Program Admission Required Yes Admitted Program BAS - BUSN Fees Quarters Typically Offered Winter Online Designed to Serve Students in the BAS Global Trade & Logistics program Active Date 2015-05-29 Grading System Decimal Grade Class Limit 28 Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Lab 0 Worksite 0 Clinical 0 Other 0 Total Contact Hours 55 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline - Forms of business organization - Financial statement analysis and cash flows - Time value of money - Discounted cash flow analysis - Financial markets and interest rates - Valuing Stocks & Debt - Capital budgeting decision methods - Valuing Debt - International finance Student Learning Outcomes Analyze a business problem, gather the necessary data to solve the business problem, set the problem up, make the necessary calculations to solve the problem, make conclusions based on the calculations, and state conclusion in words. Use Excel to perform financial calculations with an emphasis on data type, Number Formatting, financial functions and formulas, and spreadsheet setup for complex calculations. Basic, intermediate and advanced financial formulas will be learned. Perform financial statement analysis to gage performance of firms using Excel. Determine cash flows from accrual accounting financial statements using Excel. Use numerous financial formulas to make time values of money calculations, including loan valuation, stock valuation, interest rate determination, discounted cash flow analysis, capital budgeting, and foreign exchange determination to help with making financial decisions of allocating capital. Develop complex dynamic spreadsheets for capital budgeting and consumer loan analysis.
	BUSN 475 - Global Supply Chain Management 5 Credits This course is about global logistics and the role of logistics and other activities in global supply chain management. Global systems are represented by a complex web of carriers, forwarders, bankers, information and communications companies, traders and so on that facilitate international transactions, trades related to the movement of goods and services. This course covers practical aspects of global logistics and investigates the transactional, cultural, governmental and other factors that influence global commerce. Pre-requisite(s) BUSN 310 Instructor Permission Required Yes Program Admission Required Yes Admitted Program BAS - BUSN Fees Quarters Typically Offered Summer Online Fall Online Winter Online Spring Online Designed to Serve Students enrolled in the BAS for Global Trade & Logistics Active Date 2015-01-29 Grading System Decimal Grade Class Limit 10 Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Lab 0 Worksite 0 Clinical 0 Other 0 Total Contact Hours 55 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline 1. Global Supply Chain overview 2. Global Trends 3. Financial Considerations 4. Risk Management 5. Logistics and Transportation 6. Outsourcing 7. Regions: Europe 8. Regions: Asia 9. Regions: Africa & Middle East 10. Regions: South America 11. Security/Sustainability 12. Ethics/Rights Student Learning Outcomes Understand and explain the various transactions that accompany the movement of goods and services throughout the globe Apply fundamental knowledge of the political, legal, economic, cultural and environmental aspects of global supply chain management to case studies and decision making Apply fundamental elements of global logistics planning and management activities related to international outsourcing, materials management, distribution and transportation. Explain how the international transportation options can influence supply chain planning and management activities Discuss the basic requirements to employ intermediaries in global transactions Discuss how a global perspective of supply chain management can affect a firm’s competitive advantage
	BUSN 491 - Independent Study 1 Credits An individual study project developed by the student and instructor in an area approved by the instructor Instructor Permission Required Yes Program Admission Required Yes Admitted Program BAS - BUSN Fees Quarters Typically Offered Designed to Serve Students in the BAS for Global Trade & Logistics program Active Date 20210211T14:42:34 Grading System Decimal Grade Independent Study Yes Continuous Enrollment Yes Class Limit 99 Contact Hours: Other 33 Total Contact Hours 33 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Course Outline Student and instructor determine scope of independent study. Student and instructor determine activities and/or project(s) to be completed and timeline for completion. Student completes activities and/or project(s). Evaluation of work by instructor. Student Learning Outcomes Develop a plan for a project, paper or other deliverable applicable to the field of study Present findings and ideas in fluent, coherent and logical way
	BUSN 492 - Independent Study 2 Credits An individual study project developed by the student and instructor in an area approved by the instructor Instructor Permission Required Yes Program Admission Required Yes Admitted Program BAS - BUSN Fees Quarters Typically Offered Designed to Serve Students enrolled in BAS Global Trade & Logistics Active Date 20210211T14:42:35 Grading System Decimal Grade Independent Study Yes Continuous Enrollment Yes Class Limit 10 Contact Hours: Other 66 Total Contact Hours 66 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Course Outline Student and instructor determine scope of independent study. Student and instructor determine activities and/or project(s) to be completed and timeline for completion. Student completes activities and/or project(s). Evaluation of work by instructor. Student Learning Outcomes Develop a plan for a project, paper or other deliverable applicable to the field of study Present findings and ideas in fluent, coherent and logical way
	BUSN 495 - Independent Study 5 Credits An individual study project developed by the student and instructor in an area approved by the instructor Instructor Permission Required Yes Program Admission Required Yes Admitted Program BAS - BUSN Fees Quarters Typically Offered Designed to Serve Students in the BAS for Global Trade & Logistics Active Date 20210211T14:42:36 Grading System Decimal Grade Independent Study Yes Continuous Enrollment Yes Class Limit 99 Contact Hours: Other 165 Total Contact Hours 165 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Course Outline Student and Instructor determine scope of independent study Student and instructor determine activities and/or project to be completed andn timeline for completion Student completes activities and/or projects Evaluation of work by instructor Student Learning Outcomes Plan a project, paper or other deliverable applicable to the field of study Present findings and ideas in fluent, coherent and logical way
Business Intelligence
	BI 348 - Big Data Business Analytics with Microsoft Power Tools 5 Credits Students will use Microsoft’s new Power Tools (Excel Power Pivot, Power Query and Power BI Desktop) to convert real world large data sets into useful information for business decision making. In addition to learning some standard Excel features, students will learn, in depth, how to use the computer languages DAX, M Code to clean, transform and load data, and how to convert the loaded data into useful information for reporting, visualizing, analytics and dashboarding. Pre-requisite(s) BUSN 210 and BUSN 218 Program Admission Required Yes Admitted Program BAS - BUSN Course Note Acceptance to BAS in Global Trade & Logistics required. FeesCF Quarters Typically Offered Spring Evening, Online Designed to Serve Students pursuing the BAS in Global Trade & Logistics Active Date 20190513T10:43:07 Grading System Decimal Grade Class Limit 28 Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Lab 0 Worksite 0 Clinical 0 Other 0 Total Contact Hours 55 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline Overview of all tools and concepts in the class. Define Data Analysis and Business Intelligence. Define Data Analysis, Business Intelligence and Data Warehousing Terms and concepts. Use Excel Spreadsheet Formulas and Functions for ETL and creating information solutions. Use Standard PivotTables for creating information solutions. Use Power Query to extract, transform and load data to the Excel Worksheet, PowerPivot Data Model and Power BI Desktop Data Model. Learn to write M Code to extract, transform and load data. Learn about how to build efficient and effective Data Models for both Excel Power Pivot and Power BI Desktop using Power Query and M Code. Use Excel Power Pivot for creating information solutions. Use Power BI Desktop for creating information solutions. Learn about how the Columnar Database compacts and stores data for a Data Model. Learn to write basic to advanced DAX code to create business calculations using calculated columns, queries and measures. Build efficient and effective dashboards that contain refreshable and sharable reports, visualizations and analytics. Build complete Data Analysis and Business Intelligence solutions from beginning to end using case studies. Student Learning Outcomes Convert unorganized raw big data sets into useful information (reports, visualizations and analytics) for business decision making, providing data driven insights. Demonstrate proficiency with the analysis and visualization tools (such as Excel Power Pivot, Power Query and Power BI Desktop) and computer languages (DAX and M Code). Create efficient and effective data models and business-related measures by ETL (extract, transform and load data) to build refreshable useful information solutions. Efficiently and effectively construct information solutions, such as reports, visualizations and dashboards for business decision makers. Create Excel worksheet formula solutions for linear programming, simulations, and other analytic goals.
Business Technology
	BSTEC 099 - Introduction to Online Learning with Canvas and Zoom 1 Credits This class teaches students the basic functions of Canvas and Zoom as it relates to online learning. Students may work faster or slower in a self-paced environment. FeesCF Quarters Typically Offered Summer Online Fall Online Winter Online Spring Online Designed to Serve Students planning to take classes that use Learning Management Systems such as Canvas, and online learning tools such as Zoom. Active Date 20200401T13:21:21 Grading System Credit/Non-Credit Continuous Enrollment Yes Class Limit 35 Shared Learning Environment Yes Contact Hours: Lecture 11 Total Contact Hours 11 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes PLA Eligible Yes Course Outline Canvas Access Canvas Courses- Hide and Unhide courses Email, attachments and links Discussion Board Posting and Reply Downloading files Digital Drop box Zoom Connecting to Zoom via Desktop and/or Mobile Device Enable and Disable Micrpphone and Video Sharing Desktop App or Screen Chatting and sending private messages Student Learning Outcomes Student will successfully submit required assignments and assessments on Canvas, including upload of proper files, when required. Students will successfully send and receive Inbox messages. Students will successfully post and respond to Canvas discussion forums. Students will successfully download files from Canvas. Students will successfully participate in a class-based Zoom meeting via a desktop computer and/or mobile device, including using the microphone and webcam/camera. Students will successfully connect to the class Zoom session via their desktop computer and/or mobile device. Students will accurately enable and disable both microphone and video on Zoom. Students will successfully share their desktop and/or application on Zoom. Students will successfully chat and send private messages on Zoom.
	BSTEC 100 - Fundamentals of Office Management 5 Credits This class will provide the fundamental skills to work in any office administrative position supporting small and large businesses. The student will learn an overview of the types of organizations, leadership skills, administrative positions, and skills needed, communicating with technology, effective telecommunication skills, how to organize and manage appointments, visitors, offices, time, meetings, events, travel arrangements. mail and office equipment, how to manage records, and processing basic banking and accounting procedures in Administrative roles. FeesCF Quarters Typically Offered Fall Online Winter Online Spring Online Designed to Serve For students who want to develop office skills to work in any administrative professional position. Active Date 20210403T10:07:52 Grading System Decimal Grade Class Limit 30 Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Total Contact Hours 55 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline Understanding the Changing and Challenging Office for Administrative Professionals in supporting small and large businesses Developing Professional Skills Office Organization, Ergonomics, & Time Management Business and Meeting Ethics Understanding Workplace Teams Documenting Your Workplace with Charting Software Communicating with Technology including Collaboraton tools, Telecommunicatons, and Security Issues Scheduling and Managing Appointments and Receiving Visitors Planning Events, Meetings, and Conferences Physical and Electronic Records Management Handling Mail & Office Equipment Coordinating Business Travel Understanding Basic Banking and Accounting Procedures in Administrative Roles Leadership Skills Student Learning Outcomes Students will prepare an accurate report on the use of emerging office technologies. Students can explain the functions and responsibilities of an administrative professional in a variety of contexts. Students will demonstrate proficiency in required office functions. Students will identify and plan an ergonomic office environment Students will demonstrate accurate and effective records and file management. Students will identify professional telecommunication skills. Students will demonstrate effective team work and leadership skills. Students will identify proper business ethics in face to face, telephone, and electronic settings. Students will demonstrate an understanding of how to create and interpret a business flow chart and basic financial office terminology and documents.
	BSTEC 101 - Essential Topics 2 Credits Develop soft skills that are essential for success in today’s marketplace. Learn valuable written and verbal skills that will help you communicate effectively. Learn to present yourself professionally. FeesCF Quarters Typically Offered Summer Day Fall Day Winter Day Spring Day Designed to Serve All students in Business Technology, and anyone seeking to improve soft skills. Active Date 20201208T18:00:01 Grading System Decimal Grade Variable Credit Yes Range 1-2 Continuous Enrollment Yes Class Limit 32 Shared Learning Environment Yes Contact Hours: Lecture 22 Total Contact Hours 22 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes PLA Eligible Yes Course Outline Verbal Communication Basics of effective verbal communication Working with customers Professional telephone skills Improving informal communication Making formal presentations Written Communication Communicating with email and memos Secrets of clear writing Delivering reports and proposals Writing for employment Writing professional letters Student Learning Outcomes Evaluate effective formal and informal verbal communication skills in a variety of customer and workplace scenarios. Communicate effectively when constructing various written documents within a business setting.
	BSTEC 105 - Intro to Computers & Windows 3 Credits Designed for the student who has limited or no computer skills. Students learn about personal computer hardware, system software including the Windows operating system, and file management systems. Modular format with one-on-one and group instruction. However, may be taken at variable credits and student may work faster or slower in a self-paced environment. FeesCF Quarters Typically Offered Summer Day Fall Day Winter Day Spring Day Designed to Serve Any student needing basic knowledge of Windows computers, operating systems, and file management.. Active Date 20200330T21:14:30 Grading System Decimal Grade Variable Credit Yes Range 1-3 Continuous Enrollment Yes Class Limit 30 Shared Learning Environment Yes Contact Hours: Lecture 33 Total Contact Hours 33 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline Getting Started - Accessing campus resources Understanding your computer Getting Started with Microsoft Windows .Working with Files and Folders Exploring Windows Personalizing Windows for the Workplace Student Learning Outcomes Students will identify different parts and types of computers, including desktop computers, laptops, tablets, and mobile computing devices. Students will be able to define and differentiate operating systems and application software. Students will demonstrate the ability to navigate and customize the current Windows operating system. Students will demonstrate the ability to save and organize files using the Windows operating system. Students will demonstrate the ability to create appropriate file management systems with proper naming conventions. Students will recognize the difference between different forms of online communication, including but not limited to Canvas email and student email.
	BSTEC 108 - Online Learning with Canvas 2 Credits This class teaches students the basic and intermediate functions of Canvas as it relates to online learning. It is offered in a modular format. Students may work faster or slower in a self-paced environment. Course Note Recommeded: BSTEC 105 or basic computer knowledge FeesCF Quarters Typically Offered Summer Day Fall Day Winter Day Spring Day Designed to Serve Students planning to take classes that use Learning Management Systems such as Canvas. Active Date 20201208T18:00:02 Grading System Decimal Grade Variable Credit Yes Range 1-2 Continuous Enrollment Yes Class Limit 30 Shared Learning Environment Yes Contact Hours: Lecture 22 Total Contact Hours 22 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline Is on-line learning for you? Personal Information Email, attachments and links Discussion Board Posting and Reply Using the Canvas Course Management System Email Etiquette Etiquette Group discussion Downloading files Digital Drop box Student Learning Outcomes Student accurately identifies terminology associated with Canvas. Student successfully submits an assignment through Canvas. Students successfully complete a discussion post in Canvas. Students successfully modify their online profile in Canvas.
	BSTEC 110 - Beginning Keyboarding 2 Credits Students will learn the touch method of keyboarding by using a personal computer keyboard. Emphasis is on the touch system, ergonomic keyboarding technique, and development of speed and accuracy. FeesCF Quarters Typically Offered Summer Day, Online Fall Day, Online Winter Day, Online Spring Day, Online Designed to Serve Students who have never taken a keyboarding class before, or who want to improve their basic keyboarding skills. Active Date 20201208T18:00:02 Grading System Decimal Grade Variable Credit Yes Range 1-2 Continuous Enrollment Yes Class Limit 30 Shared Learning Environment Yes Contact Hours: Lecture 22 Total Contact Hours 22 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes PLA Eligible Yes Course Outline Learning the keyboard - letters, numbers, and symbols. Learning keyboarding ergonomics. Mastery of the keyboard - Letters Mastery of the keyboard - Numbers & Symbols Student Learning Outcomes Demonstrate using the keyboard by touch, using correct fingering on letters, numbers, and symbols. Demonstrate proper ergonomics at the keyboard while keyboarding by touch.
	BSTEC 112 - Professional Document Formatting 3 Credits Use Microsoft Word to format, proofread, and edit professional business documents such as reports, tables, meeting & event materials, and business letters. Course Note Recommended touch keyboarding experience. FeesCF Quarters Typically Offered Summer Day, Online Fall Day, Online Winter Day, Online Spring Day, Online Designed to Serve Students who need to create professional business documents. Active Date 20201208T18:00:03 Grading System Decimal Grade Variable Credit Yes Range 1-3 Continuous Enrollment Yes Class Limit 30 Shared Learning Environment Yes Contact Hours: Lecture 33 Total Contact Hours 33 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline Basic Microsoft Word concepts Businses Letters Memos Proofreader’s Marks Tables Business Reports Beginning Mail Merge Itineraries Agendas, Minutes, and News Releases Outlines Business Flyers Beginning Resumes and Cover Letters Student Learning Outcomes Students will use Microsoft Word to accurately create business documents following professional industry standards. Students will properly create and edit Business Letters, Envelopes, Reports and Tables. Students will properly create and edit accessible documents using Microsoft word.
	BSTEC 115 - Keyboarding Speed and Accuracy 3 Credits Touch keyboarding on the letter and numeric keyboard. Students will be able to use the keyboard more accurately and at a rate of speed over their baseline accuracy and speed. Instructor Permission Required Yes Course Note Instructor permission will be granted if student types a minimum of 30 words per minute (wpm) by touch using correct ergonomic technique. FeesCF Quarters Typically Offered Summer Day, Online Fall Day, Online Winter Day, Online Spring Day, Online Designed to Serve Students who desire to increase their keyboarding speed and/or accuracy rates. Active Date 20190611T16:57:49 Grading System Decimal Grade Variable Credit Yes Range 1-3 Continuous Enrollment Yes Class Limit 30 Shared Learning Environment Yes Contact Hours: Lecture 33 Lab 0 Worksite 0 Clinical 0 Other 0 Total Contact Hours 33 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline - Review alphabetic and numeric keys by touch on the computer. - Develop keyboarding speed and accuracy through appropriate drills. Student Learning Outcomes Students will demonstrate increased keyboarding speed and accuracy over baseline accuracy. Students will demonstrate proper ergonomics and keyboarding technique while keyboarding by touch.
	BSTEC 118 - 10-Key Mastery 2 Credits Students will learn to use the numeric keypad (10-key pad) by touch with improved speed and accuracy. This class is continuous enrollment with one-on-one and group instruction. Students may work faster or slower in a self-paced environment. Course Note Basic computer knowledge and keyboarding skills recommended. FeesCF Quarters Typically Offered Summer Day, Online Fall Day, Online Winter Day, Online Spring Day, Online Designed to Serve Any student who desires to increase their 10-key speed and/or accuracy rates. Active Date 20190611T16:57:51 Grading System Decimal Grade Continuous Enrollment Yes Class Limit 30 Shared Learning Environment Yes Contact Hours: Lecture 22 Total Contact Hours 22 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes PLA Eligible Yes Course Outline Learn hand and finger placement on the numeric keypad (10-key pad). Develop speed and accuracy through drills and testing. Learn ergonomic hand and body placement. Student Learning Outcomes Demonstrate proficiency in using correct fingering on the 10-key pad while attaining a 98% accuracy. Demonstrate proper ergonomics and 10-key technique while keyboarding by touch.
	BSTEC 120 - Introduction to MS Office Software 5 Credits Variable credit with one-on-one and group instruction. Students may work faster or slower in a self-paced environment. Learn basic software features and their application in an office environment using the Microsoft Office Professional suite, including an overview of the Windows operating system and basic file management. Course Note Working knowledge of Windows Operating system and file management systems. FeesCF Quarters Typically Offered Summer Day, Online Fall Day, Online Winter Day, Online Spring Day, Online Designed to Serve Students needing an understanding of Microsoft Office applications in a business environment. Active Date 20201208T18:00:05 Grading System Decimal Grade Variable Credit Yes Range 1-5 Continuous Enrollment Yes Class Limit 30 Shared Learning Environment Yes Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Total Contact Hours 55 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes PLA Eligible Yes Course Outline Introduction to the Windows operating system, and file management basics. Microsoft Word documents Excel Spreadsheets Access Databases PowerPoint Presentations Student Learning Outcomes Students will demonstrate ability to use Microsoft Office programs to create professionally formatted business and academic documents that follow industry standards. Students will be able to customize the Windows desktop to meet personal and business requirements. Students will solve common business problems using the appropriate Microsoft Office application.
	BSTEC 125 - Introduction to Google Office Suite 5 Credits Students will learn how to utilize the Google Suite of online applications, including Google Documents, Sheets, Slides, and Forms. Students will use these applications in an office environment. Students will also learn how to manage and share files and folders through Google Drive. FeesCF Quarters Typically Offered Fall Online Winter Online Spring Online Designed to Serve BSTEC and other students who are interested in using the Google Suite in a business envirnoment. Active Date 20210403T10:07:53 Grading System Decimal Grade Class Limit 28 Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Total Contact Hours 55 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline Creating/Editing Google Documents Document Formatting Introduction to Google Slides Enhancing Slides Introductory to Google Sheets Formatting Google Sheets Analytic Functions and cell references Creating Google Forms Choosing settings and previewing forms Sending forms Student Learning Outcomes Students will demonstrate how to use Google Docs to produce business formatted letters. Students will demonstrate how to use Google Sheet to produce analytical and formatted spreadsheets Students will demonstrate how to use Google Slides to create formatted online presentations Students will demonstrate how to use Google forms to collect and analyze data Students will demonstrate how to share Google Office materials
	BSTEC 139 - Career Readiness Skills 2 Credits To be taken at least one quarter before student plans to do an internship; prepare for internship by drafting resumes, cover letters and thank you letters; participate in mock interviews and learning how to research and and identify internship opportunities in the public and private sectors. FeesCF Quarters Typically Offered Summer Online Winter Day Designed to Serve Students in Business Technology and other students interested in preparing for an internship or employment. Active Date 2015-04-07 Grading System Decimal Grade Class Limit 32 Contact Hours: Lecture 22 Lab 0 Worksite 0 Clinical 0 Other 0 Total Contact Hours 22 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline 1. Indentifying potential internships 2. Resumes 3. Cover Letters 4. Interviewing 5. Social Media 6. Networking Student Learning Outcomes Accurately construct effective documents pertinent to a job search. Employ professional interviewing skills in a graded mock interview. Document personal and professional references that can be used during the job search process
	BSTEC 140 - Internship 5 Credits The Internship provides an opportunity for students to combine classroom theory with practical work experience. Experience gained in the workplace is related to the student’s field of study or career goals. Pre-requisite(s) BSTEC 139 and concurrent enrollment in BSTEC 141. Instructor Permission Required Yes FeesHD Quarters Typically Offered Summer Day, Evening, Weekend Fall Day, Evening, Weekend Winter Day, Evening, Weekend Spring Day, Evening, Weekend Designed to Serve Students in Business Technology programs or related fields. Active Date 20190717T10:47:13 Grading System Decimal Grade Variable Credit Yes Range 1-5 Continuous Enrollment Yes Class Limit 99 Contact Hours: Other 150 Total Contact Hours 150 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline 1. Practical experience working in a business office doing administrative assistant, bookkeeping or office management duties under supervision. 2. Networking for professional growth. 3. Career development or exploration through work experience. 4. Successful work habits and attitude. 5. Interpersonal communication skills. Student Learning Outcomes Create a learning plan in collaboration with employer and advisor that details skills to be learned in the workplace. Perform assigned duties in a professional manner and accept feedback when offered. Communicate effectively with individuals and in a team environment. Demonstrate successful work habits and attitudes reflecting best practices in the workplace. Analyze problems and choose appropriate solutions, seeking clarification when necessary.
	BSTEC 141 - Internship Seminar 1 Credits Weekly classroom seminars designed to enhance the practical experiences of the business technology internship. Feedback and discussion on pertinent work issues, including ethics, office politics, delegation, asking for help, networking and identifying future career goals. Pre-requisite(s) BSTEC 139 (min. 2.0) and concurrent enrollment in BSTEC 140. FeesCF Quarters Typically Offered Summer Online Fall Online Winter Online Spring Online Designed to Serve Students in Business Technology classes and programs. Active Date 20201208T18:00:05 Grading System Decimal Grade Class Limit 26 Contact Hours: Lecture 11 Total Contact Hours 11 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline Ethics in a professional office setting practice Office politics Office dynamics Enhancing and developing business information technology skills through practical experience Networking Future career goals Student Learning Outcomes Apply classroom theory and personal experience to common workplace scenarios through graded discussion.
	BSTEC 150 - Microsoft Word 5 Credits Students will learn beginning to advanced features of the Microsoft Word program including creating, editing, formatting, printing, saving and retrieving, enhancing and organizing documents in a business environment. Students may work faster or slower in a self-paced variable credit environment. This course mirrors instruction required for MOS certification. Course Note Basic computer knowledge and 30 wpm typing speed recommended FeesCF Quarters Typically Offered Summer Day, Online Fall Day, Online Winter Day, Online Spring Day, Online Designed to Serve Students interested in learning intermediate to advanced features of the Microsoft Word software. Active Date 20210403T10:07:53 Grading System Decimal Grade Variable Credit Yes Range 1-5 Continuous Enrollment Yes Class Limit 30 Shared Learning Environment Yes Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Total Contact Hours 55 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline Creating and Editing a Document. Navigating and Formatting a Document. Creating Tables and a Multipage Report. Enhancing Page Layout and Design. Working with Templates, Themes, and Styles. Using Mail Merge. Collaborating with Others and Integrating Data. Customizing Word and Automating Your Work using macros. Creating Online Forms Using Advanced Table Techniques Creating and editing PDF files using Adobe Acrobat. Student Learning Outcomes Students will demonstrate proficiency in creating, saving, printing, editing, and formatting Word documents used in professional and academic settings. Students will demonstrate the ability to apply appropriate professional formatting to business and academic documents. Students will demonstrate proficiency in creating and editing PDF files using Microsoft Word and Adobe Acrobat software.
	BSTEC 155 - Microsoft PowerPoint 3 Credits Designed for the office professional who will use presentation software. Students will learn beginning to advanced features of the Microsoft PowerPoint program, including creating a presentation, applying and modifying text and graphics, using special effects in a slide show, integrating PowerPoint with other programs, applying special effects in presentations, and creating special types of presentations. Placement Eligibility English 097 FeesCF Quarters Typically Offered Summer Day, Online Fall Day, Online Winter Day, Online Spring Day, Online Designed to Serve Students interested in learning the Microsoft PowerPoint software, for both business and academic environments. Active Date 20190612T13:21:27 Grading System Decimal Grade Variable Credit Yes Range 1-3 Continuous Enrollment Yes Class Limit 30 Shared Learning Environment Yes Contact Hours: Lecture 33 Total Contact Hours 33 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes PLA Eligible Yes Course Outline Creating a Presentation. Media and Special Effects. Advanced Formatting to Objects. Animations and Distributing Presentations. PowerPoint with Other Programs. Presentations and the PowerPoint Environment. Student Learning Outcomes Demonstrate proficiency in creating, saving, printing, editing, formatting and enhancing PowerPoint presentations. Students will demonstrate the ability to apply appropriate professional formatting to business and academic PowerPoint presentations.
	BSTEC 160 - Microsoft Outlook 2 Credits Designed for the office professional who will use personal information management software. Students will learn to use e-mail, scheduling, contact lists, task lists, journals, tracking, notes, reminders and integration with other Microsoft software. FeesCF Quarters Typically Offered Summer Online Fall Online Winter Online Spring Online Designed to Serve BSTEC students and others interested in learning Outlook. Active Date 20201208T18:00:06 Grading System Decimal Grade Class Limit 30 Contact Hours: Lecture 22 Total Contact Hours 22 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline Managing Email Messages with Outlook Using Outlook calendars Creating and managing Outlook contacts Managing Outlook tasks, categorizing email messages, display and print views, and Outlook notes. Advanced Outlook features including adding Outlook accounts, Quickparts, hyperlinks, signatures, and personal stationary. Student Learning Outcomes Demonstrate ability to manage Outlook email messages, including sending/receiving, attachments, and organizing using folders. Demonstrate ability to manage Outlook calendars including creating, scheduling, editing, and sharing of appointments, events, and meetings. Demonstrate ability to manage contacts and personal contact information. Demonstrate ability to manage Outlook tasks, including to-do lists and notes.
	BSTEC 165 - Microsoft Excel 5 Credits The student will gain the experience to work with Excel workbooks for common office business needs. The students will learn how to create both basic and advanced formulas and functions, insert tables, and create charts, including PivotTables and PivotCharts. Student will learn to manage multiple worksheets and workbooks, and learn to use advanced filtering, conditional formatting, sorting, and other advanced formatting features. Course Note Basic computer knowledge highly suggested. FeesCF Quarters Typically Offered Fall Online Spring Day Designed to Serve Students interested in mastery and application of intermediate Excel skills in a business or academic environment. Active Date 20201208T18:00:07 Grading System Decimal Grade Variable Credit Yes Class Limit 30 Shared Learning Environment Yes Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Total Contact Hours 55 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes PLA Eligible Yes Course Outline Getting Started with Excel. Formatting Workbook Text and Data. Performing Calculations with Formulas and Functions. Analyzing and Charting Financial Data. Working with Excel Tables, PivotTables, and PivotCharts. Managing Multiple Worksheets and Workbooks. Developing an Excel Application. Working with Advanced Functions. Student Learning Outcomes Students will construct worksheets and workbooks using professionally formatted text, charts, formulas, and functions. Students will use an appropriate formula or function to meet a business need. Students will analyze and organize data for use in pivot tables and advanced logic functions. Students will demonstrate linking multiple Excel worksheets and workbooks.
	BSTEC 170 - Microsoft Access 5 Credits This course introduces students to beginning and intermediate features of Microsoft Access. The student will learn how to plan and create relational databases, including: Create and validate tables, apply and enforce referential integrity between tables, create simple, filtered, and calculated queries, create forms with related subforms, create reports with group subreports with calculated field, import and export data from other databases and MS Office application, and managing and backing up databases. Course Note Basic computer knowledge highly suggested. FeesCF Quarters Typically Offered Winter Day Designed to Serve Students who will create, update, or maintain Access databases in an office environment. Active Date 20201208T18:00:08 Grading System Decimal Grade Class Limit 30 Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Total Contact Hours 55 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes PLA Eligible Yes Course Outline Creating a Database. Building a Database and Defining Table Relationships. Maintaining and Querying a Database. Creating Forms and Reports. Creating Advanced Queries and Enhancing Table Design Using Form Tools and Creating Custom Forms. Creating Custom Reports. Sharing, Integrating, and Analyzing Data. Student Learning Outcomes Students will demonstrate mastery of skills required to create a new Access database. Students will demonstrate ability to manage data in an Access database, including setting up relational tables, referential integrity, and data validation. Students will demonstrate the ability to set up and execute queries using specific query criteria including calculated queries. Students will demonstrate the ability to create database forms and reports from multiple tables, including aggregation functions. Students will demonstrate the ability to import and export data to and from an Access database.
	BSTEC 175 - Virtual Communications 5 Credits Students will manage and operate virtual meeting applications using standard industry software. Students will manage online participants with audio and video. Students will manage online file-sharing, interactive whiteboards, chat sessions, group rooms, and links. Students will be able to demonstrate screensharing and desktop management. FeesCF Quarters Typically Offered Fall Online Winter Online Spring Online Designed to Serve BSTEC students and any general students who manage virtual communication. Active Date 20210403T10:07:54 Grading System Decimal Grade Class Limit 28 Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Total Contact Hours 55 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline Setting Up Desktop applications Setting Up Mobile applications Hosting Online Meetings Managing Participants in a virtual meeting Managing online Chat Managing Screen sharing Student Learning Outcomes Students will demonstrate correct setup of applications on multi platform desktops Students will demonstrate correct setup of applications on different mobile devices Students will demonstrate how to host small and large group in a regular and webinar settings Students will demonstrate how to manage participants in a virtual meetings Students will demonstrate how to manage chats and online conversation through virtual meeting Students will demonstrate how to manage screen sharing from one and/or mutliple resources
	BSTEC 185 - Business Correspondence 5 Credits Build professional communication skills by learning effective forms of written business communication for the workplace. Distinguish between different forms of written communication, and learn which one is best. Learn structured writing techniques to make your message clear and effective. Brush up on basic English grammar while learning to deliver an professional, effective message. Course Note Basic keyboarding and computer knowledge highly suggested. FeesCF Quarters Typically Offered Fall Online Designed to Serve For students that need to develop effective written communication skills for the workplace. Active Date 20201208T18:00:09 Grading System Decimal Grade Class Limit 30 Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Total Contact Hours 55 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline Planning business messages Organizing and drafting business messages Revising business messages Short workplace messages and digital media Positive and neutral messages Negative messages Persuasive messages Student Learning Outcomes Students will write, review, and edit business correspondence using a structured methodology. Apply the appropriate form of written business communication, based on the business situation. Students will write and proofread business correspondence using correct English grammar.
	BSTEC 190 - Introduction to Web Design 5 Credits Introduction to Web Design. Students will learn to design, develop and maintain web pages and websites individually and in teams using HTML, CSS, WordPress, and latest web authoring software. Course Note Recommend: Basic computer and Internet knowledge and keyboarding skills. FeesCF Quarters Typically Offered Fall Day Designed to Serve Business Technology and other students interested in learning to design, develop and maintain web sites. Active Date 20201208T18:00:09 Grading System Decimal Grade Class Limit 30 Shared Learning Environment Yes Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Total Contact Hours 55 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline Introduction to the Internet Learning to hard code Developing websites using HTML/CSS Developing websites using WordPress Developing websites using the latest web authoring program (such as Dreamweaver) Deployment of websites/page Student Learning Outcomes Create and deploy web pages using a hypertext markup language and Cascade Style Sheet (CSS) applications. Create and deploy web pages using free online web management tool WordPress. Create and deploy web pages using the latest web authoring software such as Dreamweaver, Expression Web, BlueGriffin, and other programs. Effectively manage and upload files and folders using one of the web authoring programs or FTP (File Transfer Program). Effectively present the process flow of one’s web design, from the development to the testing and deployment phases of web pages/sites. Properly test and maintain websites that use a variety web authoring tools.
	BSTEC 195 - Social Media for Business 5 Credits This class will provide the knowledge how to set up small businesses on Social Media sites, includes Facebook, LinkedIn, Google+, Instagram, and Twitter. The student will learn the importance of Social Media for businesses. Students will learn how to create individual and community pages, identifying audiences, posting and replying to messages, setting up events, and working with additional supported applications. Students will learn how to incorporate sharing pages on other pages and websites. Placement Eligibility English 097 FeesCF Quarters Typically Offered Winter Online Designed to Serve Students who want to develop the necessary skills to set up and manage businesses on social media. Active Date 20190709T10:50:31 Grading System Decimal Grade Class Limit 30 Shared Learning Environment Yes Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Total Contact Hours 55 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline History of Social Media The Growth of Social Media How Social Media effects our daily lives Setting Up Facebook Pages: Individual, Group, and Like pages Using Facebook applications: Individual and Facebook Pages. Creating Gmail account for Google+ Setting up Business on Google+ Setting up LinkedIn account for business Creating group on LinkedIn Setting up Instagram for business Setting up Twitter for business Searching for new emerging Social Media Technologies Assessing what other Social Media is good for a business Student Learning Outcomes Students will analyze which social media tools will increase exposure and customer traffic for a given business. Students will successfully identify Social Media sites to match the need of an existent business using specific criteria and tools. Students will successfully establish social media sites that meet industry standards for a given business. Students will properly and ethically communicate in posts and replies on social media sites. Students will successfully manage social media business sites using mobile applications. Students will evaluate social media analytics of social sites to determine customer traffic patterns and necessary adjustments, consistent with an administrator role.
	BSTEC 215 - Microsoft VISIO 3 Credits Teaches students the basic functions and features of Microsoft Visio. Students will learn to work with stencils, objects, flowcharts and master shapes. They will learn how to connect shapes, enter and format text and set file properties. Covers background pages, detail pages and the print preview function. FeesCF Quarters Typically Offered Spring Online Designed to Serve Business Technology students, as well as students from other programs planning to work in a business setting. Active Date 20201208T18:00:09 Grading System Decimal Grade Class Limit 30 Shared Learning Environment Yes Contact Hours: Lecture 33 Total Contact Hours 33 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline Exploring the Visio environment Drawing Tools Creating basic diagrams Formatting Drawings Working with Pages Creating and setting up a new draw Creating network and brainstorming diagrams Creating technical layouts Advanced custom shape design Business diagrams Network diagrams and Web site mapping Software and database diagrams Templates Integrating Visio with other applications Student Learning Outcomes Students will demonstrate proficiency with many advanced features of Microsoft Visio software: Diagrams, MAPS, Office Layouts, Network designs, and integrating with other software. Students will the software to demonstrate proficiency in drawing and reshaping object’s elements to increase understanding of complicated information within flowchart diagrams. Students will demonstrate the ability to integrate data from other software, such as Excel, to construct a professional organizational flowchart diagram Students will appropriately utilize various text formatting options. Students will create network diagrams using the relevant features of the program. Student will show how to think critically by creating and presenting an appropriate complex flowchart diagram. Student will demonstrate critical thinking skills by integrating Visio with other application to produce complex drawings, such as Network design, Database design, and other layouts.
	BSTEC 225 - Microsoft Project 3 Credits Teaches Microsoft Project project-management software. FeesCF Quarters Typically Offered Designed to Serve Business Technology, Business, or other students who will use MS Project to manage projects. Active Date 2015-04-07 Grading System Decimal Grade Class Limit 30 Contact Hours: Lecture 33 Lab 0 Worksite 0 Clinical 0 Other 0 Total Contact Hours 33 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline Project Basics Establishing Resources Resource and Task Assignments Refining your Project Schedule Fine-Tuning Tasks Fine-Tuning Resources Project Information: Sorting, Grouping, and Filtering Project Schedule Formatting Fundamentals Project Schedule Tracking Fundamentals Project Reporting Integrating Project with other programs Project Schedule Optimization Advanced Project Schedule Formatting Managing Multiple Projects Working with Resource Pools Student Learning Outcomes Demonstrate the ability to set up a new project, establish resources, manage resource and task assignments, manage the project schedule, and generate project reports using the Microsoft Project software. Demonstrate the ability to integrate Microsoft Project with other Microsoft Office applications.
	BSTEC 230 - MS SharePoint for Office 5 Credits This course will provide students with the skills to work with Microsoft SharePoint in office settings. In this class, students will learn how to create basic web pages with SharePoint and how to integrate and share MS Office documents and files among company server platform. Pre-requisite(s) BSTEC 105 with min. 2.0 Course Note Knowledge of Microsoft Office and completion of BSTEC 190 or experience in Web Design is highly recommended. FeesCF Quarters Typically Offered Designed to Serve BSTEC Students and those who want to increase their skills to work more efficiently in an office setting using SharePoint. Active Date 20210211T14:42:33 Grading System Decimal Grade Class Limit 30 Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Total Contact Hours 55 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline Introduction to SharePoint Working with SharePoint Online Sites Working with SharePoint Web Pages Use SharePoint to connect with your community Managing work tasks Working with workflows Using SharePoint with Excel and Access Using SharePoint with Outlook and Lync Working with content management Student Learning Outcomes Students will organize content of web pages on website through classification of SharePoint. Students will share information among the business community via integration of Microsoft Office applications with SharePoint Students will effectively manage documents that enable seamless location of information and people.
	BSTEC 240 - Internship 5 Credits The internship provides an opportunity for students to combine classroom theory with practical work experience. Experience gained in the workplace is related to the student’s field of study or career goals. Pre-requisite(s) BSTEC 139 and concurrent enrollment in BSTEC 241. Instructor Permission Required Yes FeesHD Quarters Typically Offered Summer Day, Evening, Weekend Fall Day, Evening, Weekend Winter Day, Evening, Weekend Spring Day, Evening, Weekend Designed to Serve Students in Business Technology programs or related fields. Active Date 20190717T10:47:15 Grading System Decimal Grade Variable Credit Yes Range 1-5 Continuous Enrollment Yes Class Limit 99 Contact Hours: Worksite 150 Total Contact Hours 150 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline 1. Practical experience working in a business office doing administrative assistant, bookkeeping or office management duties under supervision. 2. Networking for professional growth. 3. Career development or exploration through work experience. 4. Successful work habits and attitude. 5. Interpersonal communication skills. Student Learning Outcomes Create a learning plan in collaboration with employer and advisor that details skills to be learned in the workplace. Perform assigned duties in a professional manner and accept feedback when offered. Communicate effectively with individuals and in a team environment. Demonstrate successful work habits and attitudes reflecting best practices in the workplace. Analyze problems and choose appropriate solutions, seeking clarification when necessary.
	BSTEC 241 - Internship Seminar 1 Credits Weekly classroom seminars designed to enhance the practical experiences of the business information technology internship. Feedback and discussion on pertinent work issues, including ethics, office politics, delegation, asking for help, networking and identifying future career goals. Pre-requisite(s) BSTEC 139 and concurrent enrollment in BSTEC 240. FeesCF Quarters Typically Offered Summer Online Fall Online Winter Online Spring Online Designed to Serve Students in Business Technology classes and programs. Active Date 2015-04-07 Grading System Decimal Grade Class Limit 26 Contact Hours: Lecture 11 Lab 0 Worksite 0 Clinical 0 Other 0 Total Contact Hours 11 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline 1. Ethics in a professional office setting practice 2. Office politics 3. Office dynamics 4. Enhancing and developing business information technology skills through practical experience 5. Networking 6. Future career goals Student Learning Outcomes Apply classroom theory and personal experience to common workplace scenarios through graded discussion.
	BSTEC 260 - Integrated Microsoft Office Management 5 Credits Students will work in team-based projects to learn how to integrate Microsoft Office applications to produce and support small and large projects. In this course, the student will grow in terms of software understanding, personal marketability, and develop greater confidence in their ability to manage applications. In the course, students will have a better understanding of how to work in teams, develop their communication skills, and learn new cloud applications. Instructor Permission Required Yes Course Note Recommend BSTEC 120 or extensive knowledge in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) FeesCF Quarters Typically Offered Spring Day Designed to Serve Students who want to improve their computer skills using Microsoft Office with applications in business situations and to develop the necessary skills to work successfully in an office environment. Active Date 20210403T10:07:54 Grading System Decimal Grade Class Limit 30 Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Total Contact Hours 55 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline Individually and in teams, students will build their Microsoft Office skills through realistic, engaging, integrated projects. Microsoft Office projects offers meaningful exercises primarily using - Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Students will learn to produce a variety of viable, real-life documents, such as budgets, presentations, and databases. The students will learn how better collaborate, face-to-face and online, in a business environment by working in project-based teams. Student Learning Outcomes Students will correctly produce advanced documents, integrating relevant Microsoft Office applications. Students will effectively communicate and contribute in a team environment, producing a multifaceted project. Students will thoroughly assess self-performance and team performance, recommending strategies for improvement. Students will assess pros and cons and functions of emerging office management technologies. Students will use an appropriate Microsoft Office application for a given real-world situation, incorporating critical thinking for the produced result.
	BSTEC 285 - Special Topics 5 Credits Special topics in business technology. Instructor Permission Required Yes Fees Quarters Typically Offered Designed to Serve Students in the Business Technology department who are pursuing degrees or certificates in the area of administrative management, administrative assistant and related fields; other students who desire skills in particular areas of business and technology. Active Date 20201208T18:00:10 Grading System Decimal Grade Variable Credit Yes Range 1-5 Continuous Enrollment Yes Class Limit 30 Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Total Contact Hours 55 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline Define topic of study. Document topic of study. Present topic of study. Student Learning Outcomes Effectively complete a BSTEC special topics project that conforms to department/industry requirements.
	BSTEC 295 - Independent Study 5 Credits An individual study project developed by student and instructor in an area approved by the instructor. Instructor Permission Required Yes Fees Quarters Typically Offered Designed to Serve Principally designed for the student wishing in-depth knowledge in a part or parts of a subject. Active Date 20201105T14:49:38 Grading System Decimal Grade Variable Credit Yes Independent Study Yes Continuous Enrollment Yes Class Limit 10 Contact Hours: Other 165 Total Contact Hours 165 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline To be determined between the instructor and student. Student Learning Outcomes Demonstrate basic to thorough knowledge of the area investigated dependent upon the number of credits involved. Demonstrate ability to outline a set of goals and objectives aimed at increasing knowledge and skills in a specific area of Business Technology. Demonstrate ability to pursue a series of self-directed goals and objectives.
Career Studies
	CARER 101 - Individualized Career Exploration 1 Credits Individualized instruction designed to explore values, interests and skills as well as discover career planning resources and possible career options. Instructor Permission Required Yes FeesKW Quarters Typically Offered Designed to Serve All students desiring to identify a career path or college major. Active Date 2011-06-13 Grading System Credit/Non-Credit Continuous Enrollment Yes Class Limit 8 Contact Hours: Lecture 0 Lab 0 Worksite 0 Clinical 0 Other 15 Total Contact Hours 15 Degree Distributions: Course Outline Assessment: MBTI, Strong Interest Inventory,WOIS, Career Assessment Inventory; Informational Interview; Write a Resume; Develop a list of Career Goals; Prepare an Academic Plan; Career and Life Planning Summary Sheet. Student Learning Outcomes 1. To identify values, interests and skills. 2. To increase self-awareness of career strengths and possibilities. 3. To increase knowledge of the world of work. 4. To utilize career planning resources. 5. To write a career and educational plan.
	CARER 110 - Career Planning and Self-Evaluation 2 Credits Designed for students exploring career and educational options for the first time or changing career directions. Emphasis on assessment, personal styles, the career marketplace and job search skills. FeesKW Quarters Typically Offered Fall Evening, Weekend Spring Evening, Weekend Designed to Serve New and/or returning students to Highline Community College. Current students who are having difficulty determining educational or career goals. Prospective students returning for training, career preparation, or mid-life career changes. Active Date 2013-06-14 Grading System Decimal Grade Class Limit 25 Contact Hours: Lecture 22 Lab 0 Worksite 0 Clinical 0 Other 0 Total Contact Hours 22 Degree Distributions: Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline Career Life Line, Interests, Skills, Work and Personal Styles, Personality Styles, Job Satisfiers/Motivators, Inventory Interpretations, Decision Making, Occupational Research, Educational Planning, Worker Interviews, Resume Writing, Job Hunting, Future World of Work. Student Learning Outcomes Accurately research current information and data on possible careers resulting in a tentative career choice or list of related occupations. Effectively articulate tentative career choices, based on individual decision-making and related career assessments. Formulate a list to test out the feasibility of a tentative career choice. Devise effective job search skills and demonstrate proper interview techniques and written materials
	CARER 295 - Special Topics 1 Credits Student-instructor designed contract for special studies of topic related to career exploration and development. Instructor Permission Required Yes FeesCF Quarters Typically Offered Designed to Serve Women students entering the college through the Work-First program. Active Date 2011-07-25 Grading System Decimal Grade Variable Credit Yes Range 1-5 Continuous Enrollment Yes Class Limit 39 Contact Hours: Lecture 0 Lab 0 Worksite 0 Clinical 0 Other 275 Total Contact Hours 275 Degree Distributions: Course Outline See topics below: Student Learning Outcomes 1. To identify talents, abilities and functional transferable skills. 2. To explore work related values. 3. To assess interest patterns. 4. To gather current information and data of careers. 5. To explore job search skills. 6. To develop a career ladder and accomplish next step planning. 7. To write a resume. 8. To participate in a mock-interview. 9. To review basic skills. 10. To develop and update technology skills.
Chemistry
	CHEM 290 - Special Studies 5 Credits An individual or group project or special topic course in an area approved by the instructor. Instructor Permission Required Yes Fees Quarters Typically Offered Designed to Serve Students desiring to study areas of chemistry not covered by the regular courses. Active Date 20210211T14:42:38 Grading System Decimal Grade Variable Credit Yes Range 1-5 Independent Study Yes Continuous Enrollment Yes Class Limit 24 Contact Hours: Other 165 Total Contact Hours 165 Degree Distributions: Course Outline The outline can be created at the discretion of the instructor and will vary with the special topic. Student Learning Outcomes Effectively complete a mutually agreed-upon, independent project pertaining to Chemistry that conforms to given requirements.
	CHEM& 110 - Chemical Concepts with Lab 5 Credits An introduction to chemistry intended for students not majoring in science. The course presents general ideas about how models of atoms, bonding, and the structures of materials help us understand their properties and reactions. Also presented are a selection of applications chosen from topics such as energy, the environment, foods, drugs, poisons, and household chemicals. One credit of laboratory is included. Pre-requisite(s) MATH 081 min 2.0 Placement Eligibility Math 091 or higher Course Note Previously CHEM 110. FeesCL SC Quarters Typically Offered Fall Day Winter Day Spring Day Designed to Serve Students who are not science majors but are interested in a lab course in basic and applied chemical concepts. Active Date 20210311T08:49:58 Grading System Decimal Grade Class Limit 24 Contact Hours: Lecture 44 Lab 22 Total Contact Hours 66 Degree Distributions: AA Science Science Lab Course Outline Course context and organization may be adapted to fit the instructor and text. Generally, content will be divided into fundamental topics and applied topics. These may be organized in a fundamentals-first format or with fundamentals introduced as needed to serve a chosen applied topic list. Essential fundamentals (always included): are atomic theory, bonding, and acids and bases. Optional fundamentals include: nuclear chemistry, mass relationships, and oxidation-reduction. Applications are selected by the instructor (optionally with input from students). Typical options include chemical resources and the earth, chemistry and the environment, energy and fuels, foods, drugs, poisons, and household chemicals. Below is a sample fundamentals-first outline. 1. Chemistry as a science 2. Atomic theory 3. Nuclear reactions(optional) 4. Bonding 5. Types of reactions 6. Selected applications Student Learning Outcomes Recognize chemical principles involved in common applications. Properly perform laboratory operations to obtain data, process data, and to draw relevant conclusions. Work effectively with others and communicate effectively in writing and orally.
	CHEM& 121 - Introduction to Chemistry 5 Credits Introductory inorganic chemistry course intended for students in health science programs or preparing for general chemistry. Subjects include science and measurement; atomic, ionic and molecular structures; naming chemicals; quantitative relationships within compounds and in reactions; gas laws; solutions; acids and bases; and nuclear reactions and radiation. One credit of laboratory is included. Pre-requisite(s) MATH 091 min 2.0 Placement Eligibility Math 107, 111, 146, 180, 098 Course Note Previously CHEM 121. FeesCL SC Quarters Typically Offered Summer Day Fall Day, Evening Winter Day, Evening Spring Day, Evening Designed to Serve Students majoring in allied health fields (dental hygiene, nursing, ultrasound technician, etc.). Active Date 20210211T14:42:38 Grading System Decimal Grade Class Limit 24 Shared Learning Environment Yes Contact Hours: Lecture 44 Lab 22 Total Contact Hours 66 Degree Distributions: AA Science Science Lab Course Outline Topics include: Science and chemistry Matter, measurements, and calculations Basic atomic structure and atomic masses Electron configuration, atomic properties, and the periodic law Compounds, formulas, and nomenclature Bonding, molecular structure, and intermolecular forces Chemical reactions and reaction amounts Solutions, colloids, and solution concentrations Acids, bases, and salts Nuclear reactions and effects and uses of radiation Student Learning Outcomes Explain and apply scientific reasoning to chemical principles. Perform measurements and calculations with chemical amounts and metric units. Relate atomic electron configurations to the periodic law and chemical reactivity. Name and distinguish between different types of inorganic compounds. Explain bonding, molecular structures, polarity and how they affect the physical and chemical properties of different compounds. Recognize and balance various types of reactions (redox, acid/base, etc…) and calculate stoichiometric quantities. Be able to give reactants or products for radioactive decays. Perform measurements and observations using basic laboratory techniques.
	CHEM& 131 - Introduction to Organic/Biochemistry 5 Credits An introductory organic chemistry course that fulfills the organic and biochemistry requirements for health science programs. Topics include molecular structures and bonding, functional group nomenclature, properties and reactions, and an introduction to biochemical compounds and reaction pathways. One credit of laboratory is included. Pre-requisite(s) CHEM& 121 min 1.7 Course Note Previously CHEM 122. FeesCL SC Quarters Typically Offered Summer Day Fall Day Winter Day Spring Day Designed to Serve Students majoring in allied health fields (dental hygiene, nursing, ultrasound technician, etc.). Active Date 20201105T14:50:19 Grading System Decimal Grade Class Limit 24 Shared Learning Environment Yes Contact Hours: Lecture 44 Lab 22 Total Contact Hours 66 Degree Distributions: AA Science Science Lab Course Outline The content may be organized to match a text or instructor’s conception of a logical order. Content includes: • naming • structure and bonding • chemical reactivity of organic molecules containing functional groups such as alkanes, alkenes, alkynes, alcohols, esters, ethers, amines, and amides. • Biologically relevant molecules such as carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, enzymes will also be introduced and their involvement in biochemical pathways will be emphasized. Student Learning Outcomes Identify, draw, and name functional groups of common organic molecules. Accurately predict physical properties of common organic molecules. Accurately predict the chemical reactivity and products of common organic molecules. Identify chiral objects, molecules, and carbon atoms. Recognize, draw, and classify common biomolecules and their building blocks. Describe the formation and reactions of common biomolecules. Describe how common biomolecules function in the human body. Employ common practices in the organic chemistry laboratory. Explain reasons for effectiveness or ineffectiveness of experiments in the organic chemistry laboratory.
	CHEM& 139 - General Chemistry Preparation 5 Credits Intended to prepare students for success in general chemistry. Emphasis on the development of learning strategies for descriptive and quantitative subject matter. Skill development in writing, memorization, visual models, calculators, proportional math and graphing will be applied to preparatory chemistry topics, including the development of atomic theory; electron configurations; bonding; chemical nomenclature; Lewis models; molecular geometries and properties; chemical amounts; empirical formulas; stoichiometry; and solution concentrations. Pre-requisite(s) MATH 091 or higher with a min. 2.0 Placement Eligibility Math 107, 111, 146, 180, 098 Course Note Previously CHEM 150. Fees Quarters Typically Offered Fall Day Spring Day Designed to Serve Students planning to enroll in CHEM& 161 without prior college-preparatory chemistry. Active Date 20210403T10:07:58 Grading System Decimal Grade Class Limit 30 Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Total Contact Hours 55 Degree Distributions: Transferable Elective Yes Course Outline Topics may vary as instructors choose them to fit learning skills. They may include the following, not necessarily in this order. Introduction to Science and Chemistry (Defining terms) Atomic Theory (Drawing conclusions form experiments) Electron Configurations (Modeling) Atomic Properties (Relating models to observable properties) Bonding and Classes of Materials (Modeling) Naming Compounds (Memorization and following syntax rules) Lewis Models and the VSEPR Theory (Multi-step models) Intermolecular forces and material properties (Relating models to observable properties, synthesis of concepts) Scientific Calculators (Calculator usage) Measurement and Units (Proportional math) Speed and Energy of Light (Simple algebra and variable symbols) Atomic Mass and the Mole (Proportional math) Empirical Formulas (Finding proportions) Reactions and Stochiometry (Finding and using proportions) Solution Concentrations (Cumulative problem solving) Gas Laws (if time allows) (Direct and inverse proportions) Student Learning Outcomes Explain and apply scientific reasoning to chemical principles. Describe and recognize patterns in the characterization of matter and the structure of atoms, molecules, and ions. Predict and quantify relationships between species in a reaction, including converting between amounts using various units and stoichiometric amounts. Develop and practice a reflective approach to the learning process. Name and distinguish between different types of simple inorganic compounds. Communicate effectively in writing and work effectively with others.
	CHEM& 161 - General Chemistry with Lab I 5 Credits General chemistry for science and engineering majors. This first course in a three-quarter sequence includes the scientific method, quantitative measurements, nomenclature, determining chemical formulas, reactions, calculations of reaction masses and enthalpy changes, solution reactions, theories of atomic structure, electron configurations and atomic properties, and bonding classes and theories of bonding in molecules. One credit of laboratory is included. Pre-requisite(s) CHEM& 121 min 1.7 or CHEM& 139 min 1.7; and Math 098 with a min 2.0 Course Note Note: Students who passed half a year of high school chemistry, in the last two years, with a B and have placement into Math 141+ can request an entry code for access to this class. In lieu of this or the prerequisite courses, students can also take a Chemistry Placement Test and place into Math 141+ to gain access to this course. Contact the Placement and Testing Center to schedule. FeesCL SC Quarters Typically Offered Fall Day Winter Day Spring Day Designed to Serve Students majoring in a physical, life or health science, or engineering. Active Date 20210403T10:07:58 Grading System Decimal Grade Class Limit 24 Shared Learning Environment Yes Contact Hours: Lecture 44 Lab 22 Total Contact Hours 66 Degree Distributions: AA Science Science Lab Course Outline Topics will include the following, not necessarily in this order, with laboratory work paralleling lecture content. Chemistry as a Science Measurement and Units Basic Atomic Theory Compounds and Nomenclature Formula Determination and Stoichiometry Reactions in Solutions Solution Stoichiometry Enthalpy Change and Reactions Electron structure in Atoms Electron Configurations Patterns in Atomic Properties Ionic, Covalent, and Metallic Bonding Molecular structure Bond Theories and Bond Properties Student Learning Outcomes Properly perform laboratory operations to obtain and process data to arrive at conclusions. Accurately explain the fundamental concepts of general chemistry themes. Accurately solve problems using quantitative methods. Accurately perform descriptive and operational problem solving based on a given theory. Work effectively with others and communicate effectively in writing and orally.
	CHEM& 162 - General Chemistry with Lab II 5 Credits General chemistry for science and engineering majors. The second course in a three-quarter sequence includes gas laws, intermolecular forces, properties of pure liquids and solids, crystal structures, concentration units and physical properties of solutions, equilibrium, acid-base theory and equilibrium applications, chemical thermodynamics, and electrochemistry. One credit of laboratory is included. Pre-requisite(s) CHEM& 161 min 1.7 Course Note MATH& 141 recommended. FeesCL SC Quarters Typically Offered Summer Day Winter Day Spring Day Designed to Serve Students majoring in physical, life, or health sciences, or engineering. Active Date 20210211T14:42:38 Grading System Decimal Grade Class Limit 24 Shared Learning Environment Yes Contact Hours: Lecture 44 Lab 22 Total Contact Hours 66 Degree Distributions: AA Science Science Lab Course Outline Topics will include the following, not necessarily in this order, with laboratory work paralleling lecture content. Gas Laws and Kinetic-Molecular Theory Intermolecular Forces and Properties of Pure Liquids and Solids Crystal Structures The Dissolving Process Concentration Units Solution Stoichiometry Colligative Properties of Solutions Equilibrium Le Chatelier’s Principle Acid-Base Theory Acid-Base Equilibria and pH Calculations Buffers and pH during Titrations Chemical Thermodynamics Electrochemistry Student Learning Outcomes Properly perform laboratory operations to obtain data, process data, and to draw relevant conclusions. Describe and use the fundamental principles of chemical concepts to explain macroscopic properties, and apply the topics of equilibrium and thermodynamics to further describe, explain, and predict chemical/physical changes. Perform mathematical analyses to quantify matter and energy and predict physical/chemical changes using proper conversions, relationships, and units. Work effectively with others and communicate effectively in writing and orally.
	CHEM& 163 - General Chemistry with Lab III 5 Credits General chemistry for science and engineering majors. The third course in a three-quarter sequence includes chemical kinetics, nuclear reactions, descriptive chemistry of representative elements, transition metal properties, complex ions and coordination compounds, solubility and complex-ion equilibria, introductory organic chemistry, and an introduction to biomolecules. One credit of laboratory is included. Pre-requisite(s) CHEM& 162 min 1.7 FeesCL SC Quarters Typically Offered Summer Day Spring Day Designed to Serve Students majoring in physical, life, or health sciences, or engineering. Active Date 20210211T14:42:39 Grading System Decimal Grade Class Limit 24 Contact Hours: Lecture 44 Lab 22 Total Contact Hours 66 Degree Distributions: AA Science Science Lab Course Outline Topics will include the following, not necessarily in this order, with laboratory work paralleling lecture content. Factors that affect reaction rates Rate Laws, Collision Theory, and Mechanisms Nuclear Stability and Reactivity Chemical Applications of Radioactivity Review of Electron Configurations and Atomic Properties The Periodic Law and Diagonal Relationships Acid-Base Character of Oxides and Hydroxides Representative Metals and Nonmetals Transition Metal Properties Complex lons and the Spectrochemical Series Solubility and Complex lon Formation Equilibria Introduction to Organic Chemistry Introduction to Biomolecules Special Topics or projects if time allows at the discretion of the instructor Student Learning Outcomes Properly perform laboratory operations to obtain data, process data, and to draw relevant conclusions. Describe and use the topics of equilibrium and kinetics to further describe, explain, and predict chemical/physical changes. Explain and predict chemical and physical properties of matter using the fundamental principles of chemical concepts. Perform mathematical analyses to quantify matter and energy and predict physical/chemical changes using proper conversions, relationships, and units. Work effectively with others and communicate effectively in writing and orally.
	CHEM& 261 - Organic Chemistry with Lab I 5 Credits Organic chemistry for science and engineering majors. The first course in a three-quarter sequence includes molecular structure, bonding, nomenclature and reactivity of hydrocarbons and alkyl halides, an introduction to reaction mechanisms, stereochemistry, nucleophilic substitution, elimination reactions, and reactions of alkenes and alkynes. Laboratory includes an introduction to fundamental methods and techniques used for the preparation and characterization of organic molecules. Pre-requisite(s) CHEM& 163 min 1.7 Course Note Previously CHEM 201 and CHEM 204. FeesCL SC Quarters Typically Offered Fall Day Winter Day Designed to Serve Science and Engineering majors and pre-professional (dental, pharmacy, optometry, medical, medical technician, chiropractic, dietetics, and veterinary medicine) students. Active Date 20201105T14:50:21 Grading System Decimal Grade Class Limit 24 Shared Learning Environment Yes Contact Hours: Lecture 33 Lab 44 Total Contact Hours 77 Degree Distributions: AA Science Science Lab Course Outline Typical content includes: molecular structure and bonding resonance structures acid-base chemistry functional group nomenclature and chemistry mechanisms and reactive intermediates (kinetics and thermodynamics of) stereochemistry nucleophilic substitution & elimination reactions alkene addition reactions reactions of alkynes Fundamental laboratory methods and theory include melting-point determination distillation refluxing extraction and other methods commonly used in the organic chemistry laboratory including functional group and molecular structure determination. Student Learning Outcomes Apply the fundamentals of molecular structure and bonding to determine physical and chemical properties of organic molecules. Identify and draw common functional groups of organic molecules. Apply fundamental concepts of acid and base chemistry to organic molecules and reactions. Assess the fundamental concepts of kinetics and thermodynamics to predict products of organic reactions. Apply primary concepts behind nucleophilic substitution and elimination reactions to predict the outcome of a reaction. Use basic skills in the organic chemistry laboratory to work collaboratively with others.
	CHEM& 262 - Organic Chemistry with Lab II 5 Credits Continuation of CHEM& 261. The second course in a three-quarter sequence includes structures, reactions, mechanisms and preparation of molecules containing specific functional groups. Includes an introduction to instrumental analysis of organic molecules. Laboratory continues the application of methods and skills used to prepare and characterize organic molecules. Pre-requisite(s) CHEM& 261 min 1.7 Course Note Previously CHEM 202 and CHEM 205. FeesCL SC Quarters Typically Offered Winter Day Spring Day Designed to Serve Science and Engineering majors and pre-professional (dental, pharmacy, optometry, medical, medical technician, chiropractic, dietetics, and veterinary medicine) students. Active Date 20201105T14:50:22 Grading System Decimal Grade Class Limit 24 Shared Learning Environment Yes Contact Hours: Lecture 33 Lab 44 Total Contact Hours 77 Degree Distributions: AA Science Science Lab Course Outline Varies by instructor but typical content is likely to include: the chemistry of alkenes, alcohols, ethers, aromatic compounds, and pericyclic reactions, the theory and practice of using infrared spectroscopy (IR), mass spectrometry (MS), and nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) for the elucidation of molecular structure. Laboratory methods, skills, and theory include the synthesis, purification and characterization of organic molecules using common methods such as distillation, refluxing, extraction, and chromatography followed by analysis using IR and/or NMR methods. Student Learning Outcomes Describe the formation and predict the reactivity of alcohols, ethers, and epoxides, dienes, and aromatic compounds. Describe the mechanism of the formation and reactions of alcohols, ethers, and epoxides, dienes, and aromatic compounds. Outline plausible multi-step synthesis of target organic molecules that involve alcohols, ethers, and epoxides, dienes, and aromatic compounds. Evaluate relative physical properties of alcohols, ethers, and epoxides, dienes, and aromatic compounds. Effectively use instrumental analysis (IR, MS, NMR) for the elucidation of molecular structure. Demonstrate fundamental skills used by the organic chemist to synthesize and characterize molecules in the laboratory. Explain reasons for effectiveness or ineffectiveness of experiments in the organic chemistry lab.
	CHEM& 263 - Organic Chemistry with Lab III 5 Credits Continuation of CHEM& 262. The third course in a three-quarter sequence includes further study in the synthesis, reactivity and properties of molecules containing a variety of functional groups, including the structure, function and reactivity of biologically relevant molecules. Laboratory will emphasize synthesis and instrumental analysis of target molecules. Pre-requisite(s) CHEM& 262 min 1.7 Course Note Previously CHEM 203 and CHEM 206. FeesCL SC Quarters Typically Offered Summer Day Spring Day Designed to Serve Science and Engineering majors and pre-professional (dental, pharmacy, optometry, medical, medical technician, chiropractic, dietetics, and veterinary medicine) students. Active Date 20201105T14:50:22 Grading System Decimal Grade Class Limit 24 Shared Learning Environment Yes Contact Hours: Lecture 33 Lab 44 Total Contact Hours 77 Degree Distributions: AA Science Science Lab Course Outline Varies by instructor but typical content is likely to include: the preparation and reactivity of functional groups used in multi-step molecular synthesis. the structure, function, and reactivity of synthetically useful and/or biologically relevant molecules. the formation and chemical reactivity of functional groups such as conjugated alkenes, aromatic compounds, carboxylic acids, ketones, esters, amines, and amides will be emphasized. Laboratory methods, skills, and theory include the synthesis, purification and characterization of organic molecules using common methods such as distillation, refluxing, extraction, and chromatography followed by analysis using IR and/or NMR. Student Learning Outcomes Describe the mechanism of the formation and reactions of aldehydes, ketones, amines, carboxylic acids, and carboxylic acid derivatives. Outline plausible multi-step synthesis of target organic molecules that involve aldehydes, ketones, amines, carboxylic acids, and carboxylic acid derivatives. Evaluate relative physical properties of aldehydes, ketones, amines, carboxylic acids, and carboxylic acid derivatives. Describe the formation and predict the reactivity of common biomolecules: carbohydrates, lipids, and proteins. Correctly use instrumental analysis (IR, MS, NMR) for the elucidation of molecular structure. Demonstrate fundamental skills used by the organic chemist to synthesize and characterize molecules in the laboratory. Explain reasons for effectiveness or ineffectiveness of experiments in the organic chemistry lab.

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