COURSE DESCRIPTION
ACCOUNTING
ACC 111 ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES I
Introduction to
the fundamental Principles of Accounting and its relationship to business. Includes the basic accounting procedures from
the business transaction through the journals and ledgers to the financial
statements. Emphasis is placed on principles and procedures in accounting for
receivables, payables, inventories, plant assets and payroll.
3 Semester Hours
ACC 112 ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES II
Major emphasis is
placed on the procedures involved in accounting for capital structure of
corporations. Includes accounting
principles for partnerships, departmental operations, home and branch
activities and bond issues. Also
introduced is basic Accounting procedures, fundamentals of Financial Statement
Analysis and Tax Accounting.
Prerequisite: ACC
111 3 Semester Hours
ACC 211 INTERMEDIATE ACCOUNTING I
Theories and
problems involved in proper recording of transactions and preparation of
financial statements. Review of the
accounting cycle, discussion of financial statements, analysis of theory as
applied to transactions relating to current assets, current liabilities, long‑term
investment and presentation on the Balance Sheet.
Prerequisite: ACC
112 3 Semester Hours
ACC 212 INTERMEDIATE ACCOUNTING II
Detailed
presentation of theory applied to plant and equipment, intangible assets, long‑term
debt, capital stock and surplus; correction of errors of prior periods;
analysis of financial statements and statement of application of funds.
Prerequisite: ACC
211 3 Semester Hours
ACC 214 COST ACCOUNTING I
A Comprehensive
study of the Manufacturing Business using a job order Cost Accounting
system.
Prerequisite: ACC
112 3 Semester Hours
ACC 215 COST ACCOUNTING II
A Comprehensive
study of the Manufacturing Business using a process Cost Accounting system and
a standard Cost Accounting system. Also
studied is cost data for planning, control and decision making.
Prerequisite: ACC
213 3 Semester Hours
ACC 311 MANAGERIAL ACCOUNTING
This course
stresses the use of accounting for Managerial planning and control. Emphasis is placed on the role of accounting in
decision making. It covers
retailing, wholesaling, manufacturing and administrative operations.
Prerequisite: ACC
112 3 Semester Hours
ACC 312 ADVANCED ACCOUNTING I
Property
Acquisition, Revaluation and Retirement, Depreciation Principles and practices
are studied in greater depth. Intangible
Assets, Current and long‑term Debt, Pension Plans, Corporation formation
and Capital Stock transactions are covered.
Financial Statement analysis, Funds flow and related statements are
given thorough treatment. Frequent
reference is made to pronouncements by the Securities and Exchange Commission
and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA).
Prerequisite: ACC
212 3 Semester Hours
ACC 313 ADVANCED ACCOUNTING II
Accounting theory
and current practices are studied in depth with emphasis on the concepts and
standards prevailing in the accounting profession. Coverage is afforded such topics as
Partnerships formation, Dissolution and Liquidation, Installment and Consignment
Sales, Home Office and Branch Accounting Consolidations.
Prerequisite: ACC
312 3 Semester Hours
ACC 411
PRINCIPLES OF AUDITING
A practical presentation of modern audit
practices, emphasizing the principles and objectives of an audit. Analysis of the audit basis, the best
standards, objective reporting, the adoption of improved accounting standards,
business controls, professional ethics, and legal liability.
Prerequisite: ACC 212 3 Semester Hours
ACC 421
INDIVIDUAL INCOME TAXES
The Internal Revenue Code, the various income
tax acts, and problems of the preparation of
Prerequisite: ACC 312 3 Semester Hours
ACC 422
CORPORATE INCOME TAXES
The U.S. Internal Revenue Code and the various
income tax acts are studied as they relate to partnerships, estates, trusts,
and corporations. Federal estate tax return problems are considered. Methods of
tax research are integrated into each of the areas studied.
Prerequisite: ACC 421 3 Semester Hours
ACC 431 ACCOUNTING INTERNSHIP
Provides qualified students with an
opportunity to receive academic credit for supervised professional training and
experience in an actual work environment. This Internship is an ongoing seminar
between the student, the faculty member and the employment supervisor. It
involves a Learning Contract, periodic meetings with the faculty
representative, professional experience at a level equivalent to other
senior-level courses, and submission of materials as established in the
Learning Contract. Participation cannot be guaranteed for all applicants.
Prerequisite: ACC 411, ACC 421 3
Semester Hours
BIBLICIAL & THEOLOGICAL
BIB 111 BIBLICAL
INTRODUCTION
A Study of the
formation of the Bible, and survey of the principles And practice of independent Bible study
including an emphasis on the grammatical historical interpretation of the
Bible.
3
Semester hours
BIB 121 NEW
TESTAMENT LITERATURE
The literature of
the New Testament in its historical setting. Study of the New Testament
background, the life of Christ, the apostolic age, life situations of the New
Testament books, and the structure and message of each New Testament book. 3 Semester hours
BIB 211 HISTORY OF
CHRISTIANITY
Survey of church
history from the
BIB 221 THEOLOGY
OF THE CHRISTIAN LIFE
A study of some of
the basic doctrines of the Christian life and the out working of these
doctrines in the personal life and in various types of ministry. 3 Semester hours
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
BA 121
INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS
A study of the
characteristics and functions of business in the free enterprise
environment. Including opportunities,
ownership, management, organization marketing, physical plant, personnel,
finance, ethics and law. Prerequisite: ACC 212 3 Semester Hours
BA 122
GENERAL BUSINESS LAW
Law is studied in
relationship to the proper conduct of business including consideration of the
nature and source of law, court, and courtroom procedure. Course includes a survey of basic laws concerning
contracts, agency, partnership and corporation.
Prerequisite:
BA 121 3 Semester Hours
BA 123
PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT
This course is an
analysis of modern methods, decision making process and motivational
procedures. Included are the basics of
planning, organizing, directing, coordinating and controlling.
Prerequisite:
BA 121 3 Semester Hours
BA 211
SMALL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
A study and
analysis of the problems of operating a small business. Additionally, a discussion of the hows, whats
and whys an individual would consider in developing their own business. Other areas covered include; marketing,
financial controls, government regulations and strategic planning. Prerequisite: BA 121
3 Semester Hours
BA 212
ADVANCED BUSINESS LAW
Building on the
basic understanding of the Uniformed Commercial Code in areas of sale of goods,
students will be introduced to commercial paper, Property, Trust and wills and
environmental and zoning laws. Prerequisite: BA 122
3 Semester Hours
BA 221 INTRODUCTION TO INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS
An overview of international business with emphasis on how
international business transactions differ from domestic. International
business transactions, practices and environments influencing these activities
will be explained and illuminated through extensive case studies.
Prerequisite:
BA 123
3 Semester Hours
BA 223
HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Study of the personnel
function in business. Areas of activity
will include staffing, recruitment, training and development, wage and salary
administration, job analysis, evaluation, and labor relations.
Prerequisite:
BA 123 3 Semester Hours
BA 322 PRODUCTIONS
& OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT
Studies the basic
problems facing the industrial manager such as plant location, various layouts,
workflow problems, product research and plant safety.
Prerequisite:
BA 123 3 Semester Hours
BA 332
ORGANIZATION BEHAVIOR
Behavior Sciences
of understanding and effectively managing organizations, with emphasis on
developing theoretical understanding and behavioural capability individual work
group or organizational levels. Models
of growth, structures, decisions, leadership, communication, conflict, change,
and other variables are discussed. A
review of management techniques processes, with emphasis on problem
solving. A case study approach is
utilized.
Prerequisite:
BA 123 3 Semester Hours
BA 341 BUSINESS
MANAGEMENT TECHNIQUES
This program allows for the
student to receive supervised work experience in the student's major area in an
approved position in a related business field.
Prerequisite:
BA 332 3 Semester Hours
BA 345 TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT
A
study of the importance of employee development and training toward achievement
of organizational goals and effectiveness. Explores and defines the origin of
the role of human resources development as a function of human resources
management. Studies current training and development practices for
organizational improvement and effectiveness.
Prerequisite:
BA 223 3 Semester Hours
BA 347 COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
An introduction to a systematic framework
for identifying and designing compensation systems that add value to
organizations. Topics include
compensation system components, strategic and behavioral compensation
frameworks, technical processes for compensation, and the implementation, management
and evaluation of individual and group pay systems.
Prerequisite: BA 223
3 Semester Hours
BA
411 INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
Includes economic, legal, political,
governmental, financial and cultural issues related to international business
environment and the multidisciplinary development of strategies to address it.
Focuses on opportunities for, threats to, and options facing the multinational
or multicultural business enterprises, emphasizing host government, work force,
and consumer needs, preferences, and demands and strategies for responding to
them.
Prerequisite: BA 332
3 Semester Hours
BA 412 Staffing
This course examines all aspects of getting employees into
organizations. Recruitment and selection are the foci. This course covers
scientific and legal issues from a managerial perspective and examines the
usefulness of various methods used in job analysis, testing and measurement,
and internal and external market analysis. Legislation regarding EEO and
affirmative action programs are discussed.
Prerequisite: BA 347 3
Semester Hours
BA
413 Special Topics in HRM
A variable content
classroom course in human resources management in which students pursue topics
or subjects of current interest that are not part of the regular curriculum. A
specific course description will be published in the Course Schedule for
the trimester the course is offered.
Prerequisite: BA
347 3
Semester Hours
BA
421 Strategic Human Resources Management
Capstone course for
HRM majors. Investigates the strategic management process from the HR
perspective. Topics include strategic HR, strategic alignment, balanced
scorecard and competitive strategic analysis. Intensive use of case analysis,
including a cross-functional senior practicum with students from Finance,
Marketing and Management Information Systems majors.
Prerequisite: BA
347 3
Semester Hours
BA
423 Managing the Human Resources Enterprises
Managing the human
resources enterprise operates on two levels. In this course students will learn
how to model good leadership through the careful stewardship of human resource
operations. Students all will extend the strategic view of leadership developed
in other courses, identifying successful models of effective human resource
operations and leadership.
Prerequisite: BA
347 3
Semester Hours
BA
431 STRATEGIC PLANNING &
MANAGEMENT
Introduction to methods for maximizing
competitiveness in the industrial and macroscopic environment. Focuses on the
importance of, key issues reflected in, and effective methods for, corporate
goal formulation, internal and external analysis, business- and corporate-level
strategy, and supportive organizational structures, processes, and systems.
Includes case analyses. Assignments include analysis, evaluation, and if
needed, modification or design of strategy for existing company, deliverable as
a term project as well as consultant report to a client.
Prerequisite: BA 411
3 Semester Hours
BA 433 BUSINESS POLICY
This is the capstone course in management
and should be taken in the last or second to last term of the undergraduate
program. It provides a synthesis of previous course material within the
program. It is operated as a seminar and individual and group projects
that demonstrate managerial competencies are a major portion of the course.
A major thrust of the course is the application of concepts learned in the
classroom to real world problems.
Prerequisite: BA 431
3 Semester Hours
BA 441 DECISION MAKING AND PROBLEM
SOLVING
Decision making and problem solving
processes in organizations, utilizing logical and creative problem solving
techniques. Application of theory is provided by experiential activities such
as small group discussions, case studies, and the use of other managerial
decision aids.
Prerequisite: BA 431
3 Semester Hours
COMMUNICATIONS
COM 111 INTRODUCTION TO MASS COMMUNICATIONS
This
course places emphasis on the history, contributions, and contemporary status
of mass communications. Includes;
newspapers, magazines, books, radio, television, and sound recordings. 3
Semester Hours
COM 112 THEORIES OF COMMUNICATION
A survey of
dominant theories in language and meaningful information and persuasion, as
well as contextual theories of interpersonal, group, and organizational
communication. The process of theorizing
as a useful logical tool for extending the findings of research.
Prerequisite: COM
111 3
Semester Hours
COM 121 COMMUNICATIONS INTERNSHIP
Students majoring
in communications are required to complete a 3‑semester internship in any
communication industry. This could
television, book/magazine publishing, recording, advertising.
Prerequisite: COM
112 3
Semester Hours
COM 211 INTRODUCTION TO PUBLIC RELATIONS
This introductory
course examines the function of Public Relations in our social and economic
systems and discusses the methods, techniques, and procedures used to implement
public relations.
3 Semester Hours
COM 221 DYNAMICS OF COMMUNICATION
Through lectures,
demonstrations, and laboratory experiences, students learn current theories of
communication and improve their skills in communicating personally and through
media. Group and individual analysis
of dynamics of communication processes.
Prerequisite: COM
112 3
Semester Hours
COM 222
COMMUNICATIONS AND HUMAN BEHAVIOR
How does
communication in interpersonal situations affect behavior? Analysis of how communi-structures human
situations, how particular communication patterns may engender difficulties,
and how understanding of communication can help resolve problems.
Prerequisite: COM
112 3
Semester Hours
COM 225 PUBLIC OPINION AND PROPAGANDA
This course
explores the nature of public opinion, propaganda, the role of the media in its
formation, and how the media is influenced by public opinion.
Prerequisite: COM
112 3
Semester Hours
COMPUTER SCIENCE
CS 111
WORD PROCESSING CONCEPTS
A
complete overview of word processing to include equipment, functions,
organization and terminology. Lab time
provided in addition to class time for "hands on" experience to
develop technical skills.
3 Semester Hours
CS 112 WORD
PROCESSING MANAGEMENT
A course designed
to increase students knowledge of system selection and implementation,
personnel selection, training, equipment features, design, office ergonomics,
and system management.
Prerequisite:
CS 111 3
Semester Hours
CS 113
DATA BASE ENTRY
This course allows
students to understand the concepts of a computer management filing
system. Includes: file organization, information update, and
basic record keeping.
3 Semester Hours
CS 114
EXCEL ‑ BEGINNING
This lab course
introduces the fundamentals of EXCEL.
The student is taught the concepts of building applying spreadsheets for
business uses. Because this is a
beginners course, no previous Computer course is needed.
3 Semester Hours
CS 115
EXCEL ‑ ADVANCED
A continuation of
CS 114, EXCEL ‑ Advanced, offers additional topics such as, what‑if
projections, replication, and graphing.
Certain graphic programs attached to LOTUS will be explored. Prerequisite:
CS 114 3
Semester Hours
CS 121
INTRODUCTION TO DATA PROCESSING
A course which
familiarizes students with basic concepts and terminology utilized in the
applications of computers to business. 3 Semester Hours
CS 131
COMPUTER CONCEPTS
A study of
advanced data communication theory, secondary storage facilities and job
control language provides the student with experience that is suited to many applications.
Prerequisite:
CS 121 3
Semester Hours
CS 141 COMPUTER APPLICATIONS
An introduction to
professional business application software in the areas of spreadsheets and
databases.
Prerequisite:
CS 121 3
Semester Hours
CS 151 PROGRAMMING FUNDAMENTALS
This course
provides an introduction to programming concepts, such as flow charting,
writing, compiling and debugging. The students learn the software development
process from problem definition to final product; understand and use the basic
components of a programming language; package code into functions to enable
reuse; identify and correct different types of programming errors; evaluate the
performance of programs; and produce clear, easy-to-maintain code. No previous
programming experience is required. Both procedural and object-oriented
languages are discussed.
Prerequisite:
CS 121 3
Semester Hours
CS 153 VISUAL BASIC PROGRAMMING
In this course,
the student will learn VB control structures, such as branching and looping; functions
and procedures; arrays; string, date, and time manipulation; graphics; and
basic Graphical User Interface (GUI) concepts, and mouse and keyboard
controls. Students learn programming concepts using a project-centered
approach.
Prerequisite:
CS 121 3
Semester Hours
CS 155 C PROGRAMMING
In this course,
the students learn basic C programming concepts, including: control structures;
functions; arrays; pointers and strings; and manipulation of bits, characters,
and strings. The students learn how to: write, compile and execute standard C
programs; make full use of C's powerful structured programming features; access
operating system services; and develop programs using standard C library
functions.
Prerequisite:
CS 151 3
Semester Hours
CS 157 PROGRAMMING C++
In this course,
the student will be exposed to object oriented programming using Microsoft
Visual C++. Students learn how to: utilize the object-oriented capability of
C++; build C++ classes using polymorphism and inheritance; safely manage memory
within C++ classes; define C++ functions using default arguments and cast
operators. This course will include both theory and hands-on practical
exercises.
Prerequisite:
CS 155 3
Semester Hours
CS 159 ADVANCED VISUAL BASIC PROGRAMMING
In this course,
the student learns error handling and debugging; file and record processing;
ActiveX; linking to a database; networking; multimedia, including images,
animation, and audio; data structures; and creating and printing reports. Rapid
Application Prototyping methods are emphasized throughout the course.
Prerequisite:
CS 153 3
Semester Hours
CS 216
COMPUTER DESK PUBLISHING
This course is
designed to introduce the concept of Desk‑Top‑Publishing. Students
will be introduced to several desk top publishing programs. In addition
to this, other programs such as EXCEL
and Word Processing will be used as publishing programs Experience will be
gained in the production of newsletters, flyers, catalogs, and other
publications.
Prerequisite:
CS 115 3
Semester Hours
CS 222 COMPUTER PROGRAMMING - BASIC I
This first course
in BASIC provides the student with instruction in the fundamentals of the
language. Topics covered include simple input/output operations, loop
construction, logical comparisons, array, menus, subroutines and elementary
string processing.
Prerequisite:
CS 121 3
Semester Hours
CS 223
COMPUTER PROGRAMMING ‑ BASIC II
This is a more
in-depth study of BASIC Programming.
Prerequisite:
CS 222 3
Semester Hours
CS 231
STRUCTURED PROGRAMMING
This course
introduces the concepts of structured
programming and top‑down, BASIC programming language. Also included are such topics as menu driven
programs, array, string processing, file handling, and user defined utilities.
Prerequisite:
CS 223 3
Semester Hours
CS 232
SYSTEMS ANALYSIS
The study of
systems analysis skills focus on down approach. Includes structured design
techniques, Data Flow Diagrams, HIPO charts, and top‑down top‑down
computer program development and testing.
Prerequisite:
CS 231 3
Semester Hours
CS 243 INTRODUCTION TO THE INTERNET
Students will
become proficient with key Internet applications, including electronic mail,
file transfer, browsing, and searching. Each student will design a personal web
page. The advantages and disadvantages of various Internet connection
technologies will be discussed. Designed for the non-CIS major.
Prerequisite:
CS 121 3 Semester Hours
CS 245 DATA STRUCTURES
Manipulation of
character strings and data (searching, sorting, etc.) file processing, program
segmentation, linearly linked lists, matrices, trees and graphics, stack and
queues will be covered using the language of C++.
Prerequisite:
CS 157 3 Semester Hours
CS 247 MANAGING AND MAINTAINING PC’S (A+)
This courses will
map to current A+ Certification exams. Topics covered will be: understanding
and managing memory, installation and support, troubleshooting, supporting I/O
devices, multimedia technology, power, support (of 9x, NT, and 2000),
communications, viruses, and maintenance plans.
Prerequisite:
CS 121 3 Semester Hours
CS 251 WEB MARKETING
This course
introduces the student to the process of electronic buying and selling of goods
and information. The student will learn what electronic commerce is, how it is
being conducted and managed, and its major opportunities, limitations, issues
and risks. The course acquaints the student with a general understanding of the
technology behind E-Commerce. A required one-credit lab accompanies this
course. Basic computer skills would be helpful, but are not a prerequisite to
the course.
Prerequisite:
CS 121 3 Semester Hours
CS 255 INTERNET PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICES
This course is
designed to teach students about the Internet and how to effectively use it.
Emphasis will be placed on the World Wide Web, e-mail and newsgroups. An
introduction to Hyper Text Mark-up Language (HTML) and web page design will
also be included.
Prerequisite:
CS 243 3 Semester Hours
CS 259 WEB PAGE DESIGN TOOLS
This course is
designed to give students hands-on experience with software applications used
to design, enhance and maintain web pages. Students will work with web page
development at progressive levels of sophistication, including the beginning
text-based; the intermediate graphics-based; and the advanced
animation-enhanced levels. Topics to be covered will include the ground rules
of web page design; the fundamentals of image creation and editing; web page
navigation and links to external sites; and creating frames, image maps and
forms on both text-based and graphics-based web pages.
Prerequisite:
CS 243 3 Semester Hours
CS 261 FUNDAMENTALS OF WEB DESIGN
This course will
apply effective graphic design methods and techniques to the web. Students will
be able to write HTML code directly, as well as, be able to use HTML code
generators, like Dreamweaver or Microsoft Front Page. The course will emphasize
the creation of web pages that are displayed properly in multiple browsers.
Prerequisite:
CS 151 3
Semester Hours
CS 262 DATA COMMUNICATIONS AND NETWORKING
This course
provides a general introduction to data communications and computer networking
that would be useful to all personnel who deal with distributed systems.
Prerequisite:
CS 151 3
Semester Hours
CS 263 E-COMMERCE TECHNOLOGY
This course is
designed to acquaint the students with the Infrastructure of e-commerce and the
technology issues involved in designing, creating, and maintaining businesses
on the web. Topics to be covered will include web hosting, Markup Languages,
network protocols, client-server architecture, payment systems, digital
signatures, Internet security, Internet malls, sample e-stores, ethical issues
and taxation on the Web.
Prerequisite:
CS 261 3
Semester Hours
CS 265 E-COMMERCE PRACTICUM
The participant
has the opportunity to apply the skills that they have developed in the course
to the creation of an actual business web site in the practicum section of the
program.
Prerequisite:
CS 263 3
Semester Hours
CS 267 INTRODUCTION TO ORACLE SQL
Data Modeling and
Relational Database Design (DMRDD), including the use of Entity Relationship
(ER) modeling is discussed in detail using practical business examples. Normalized,
stable, maintainable and well-defined relational databases are analyzed. Rules
and constructs of Structured Query Language (SQL) and SQL*Plus, including
various elements of the SELECT statement, will be used to create, store,
retrieve, and manipulate data in an Oracle database.
Prerequisite:
CS 151 3
Semester Hours
CS 271
COMPUTER PROGRAMMING ‑ COBOL
I
This provides a
foundation for the use of COBOL.
Emphasis on the fundamentals of structured program design, development,
testing, implementation and documentation of common business‑oriented
application using the COBOL programming language. Coverage of language syntax, basic
input/output operation, arithmetic operations, report formatting, accumulation
of intermediate and final totals, report editing, program decision making,
multiple page reports, control break logic (single and multiple), table
processing, file creation, access and reporting including data editing and
validation.
Prerequisite:
CS 121 3
Semester Hours
CS 272
COMPUTER PROGRAMMING ‑ COBOL
II
This course
provides the student with advanced concepts of the COBOL programming
language. Covered include trial,
relative and indeed sequential file organization, access methods, the
language's feature and debug aids.
Prerequisite:
CS 272 3
Semester Hours
CS 311 MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS
An introduction to
systems analysis and design. Includes
the determination of information needs and data collection facilities necessary
to provide them: effect of computer use
on existing organizations: and evaluation of systems effectiveness.
Prerequisite:
131 3 Semester Hours
CS 312
INTRODUCTION TO MICRO‑COMPUTERS
This course
introduces all areas of computing. This includes data processing, computer
concepts, word processing, data base, spreadsheet, computer base systems,
computer creations and designs, Basic Programming and introductory COBOL. 3 Semester Hours
CS 321 COMPUTER BUSINESS PROCESSING
This is designed
to assist students with some accounting and record‑keeping for selected
business transactions. Selection includes; inventory, accounts
payable/receivable, sales, purchasing, bank interest and mortgage amortization
schedules.
Prerequisite:
CS 115 3
Semester Hours
CS 331 DATA BASE PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT
Introduction to application
program development in a database environment with emphasis on loading,
modifying and querying the database using a host language. Discussion and
application of data structure, indirect/direct file organizations, model of
data including hierarchical, network and relational. Discussion of storage devices, data
administration and data analysis, design and implementation.
Prerequisite: CS 321 3 Semester Hours
CS 332
ADVANCED DATA BASE CONCEPTS
Investigation and
application of advanced data base concepts including database administration
and technology, as well as, selection and acquisition of database management
systems. In-depth practicum in data
modeling and system development in a data base environment. Overview of future trends in data management.
Prerequisite:
CS 331 3 Semester Hours
CS 411
Information Systems Infrastructure
Study of information system architecture
including networks, processors, clients, operating systems, middleware,
database management systems, information warehouses, groupware, EDI, DSS,
systems management, interoperability, benchmarking, security, and disaster
protection. The focus in to enable the student to understand, design, and
analyze current and proposed information technology configurations.
Prerequisite: CS 311 3
Semester Hours
CS 413
Information Technology Management
Examines the current issues and
approaches to the management of information technology (IT). Through assigned
reading, case discussions and projects, students confront the complex issues
associated with IT management. The underlying theme of this course is that
effective IT management requires an understanding of the IT, the
organizational/commercial environment in which it will be applied, and basic
business, organizational and managerial concepts.
Prerequisite: CS 311 3
Semester Hours
CS 421 Introduction to Data Warehousing.
The course covers the fundamentals of
developing and using a data warehouse. Students learn to develop requirements,
create a dimensional model and generate population and maintenance plans for a
warehouse. Students also learn to manipulate the data in the warehouse for
update, maintenance and data extraction and to generate effective business
intelligence output.
Prerequisite: CS 311 3
Semester Hours
CS 423 Project Management
Ttis course focuses on the management of
systems development projects, including their implementation within an
organization. The course begins with overviews of the software development
context, system development approaches and project management concepts and then
focuses on project planning, organizing controlling and recent technological
advances in software development.
Prerequisite: CS 311 3
Semester Hours
CRIMINAL JUSTICE
CJ 111 INTRODUCTION TO
CRIMINOLOGY AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE
An undergraduate study and overview of the criminal justice system
emphasizing the "system", its legal actors and its political
constraints. Designed for the beginning student in law enforcement,
criminology, corrections, sociology, social welfare, government and pre-law. 3 Semester Hours
CJ 113 LAW ENFORCEMENT
A comprehensive survey of city, state and federal law enforcement
agencies with an emphasis on rolls and functions (law enforcement, order
maintenance, public service) and responsibilities (constitutional rights and
community relations) including organizational and management aspects.
Prerequisite: BA 122 3 Semester Hours
CJ 121 THE COURTS
This course is an introduction to how this nation’s court system works
to administer justice. The course examines the various roles of the court
system participants. The course examines all stages of the court proceedings.
It is not designed for those planning a career as an attorney, but rather is
designed for those planning a career as a criminal justice professional.
Prerequisite: CJ 113 3
Semester Hours
CJ 123 CORRECTIONS
This is a didactic and education course regarding the criminal justice
system of corrections, which offers a functional analysis of corrections in the
American justice system. The course covers and explores various aspects of the:
social history of punishment, environmental conditions, staff and inmate
safety, prisoner rights litigation, overcrowding, gender and ethnicity, special
needs, gang control strategies, and growth of supermax prisons. It also delves
into a unique perspective on the rights of victims of crime and the duties of
the correctional system to serve such victims. Prerequisite: CJ
1213 Semester Hour
CJ 131 VICTIMS OF CRIME
The role of victims in crimes, their treatment by the criminal justice
system, their decisions to report crimes and help prosecute offenders, victim
assistance, and victim compensation. Prerequisite: CJ 113 3
Semester Hours
CJ 133 GANG THEORY, PRACTICE AND
SUPPRESSION
This course covers issues dealing directly with gang theory not limited
to but including understanding street gangs, also graffiti, and violence. This
course will help the learner by explaining gang practices, communications,
structure, and enforcement techniques as well as the nature of gangs in the
CJ 212 CRIMINAL PROCEDURES AND
EVIDENCE
This course is an introduction to criminal evidence and criminal
procedure. It is not designed for those planning a career as an attorney, but
rather is designed for those planning a career as a criminal justice
professional. Prerequisite: CJ 113 3 Semester Hours
CJ 214 CRIMINAL LAW
This course is an introduction to criminal law. It is not designed for
those planning a career as an attorney, but rather is designed for those
planning a career as a criminal justice professional. Criminal law varies
significantly from state to state.
Prerequisite: CJ 121 3
Semester Hours
CJ 222 LEGAL ISSUES IN LAW
ENFORCEMENT
The issues of law enforcement agencies in American jurisprudence; the
laws of arrest and rules of evidence. The examination of the full range of rights
in criminal justice not only in philosophical and social terms, but also in
terms of specific cases, including the rights of the accused and extending to
the rights of convicts, witnesses, victims, ex-convicts, journalists, and the
more generalized rights of participation by advocacy groups and individuals,
taxpayers, and citizens in criminal justice policy and administration. Prerequisite: CJ 212 3 Semester Hours
CJ 231 PROBATION AND PAROLE
This course is an overview of the complex "real world" of
probation and parole. It explores the cutting-edge of both practice and theory
with regard to all aspects of adult and juvenile probation, institutions, and
parole. Prerequisite: CJ 212 3 Semester Hours
CJ 233 JUVENILE JUSTICE
This course is an introduction into juvenile justice. It explores all
phases of the contemporary juvenile justice system and examines the nature of
delinquency, classifications of juvenile offenders, alternative explanations
for juvenile misconduct, juvenile courts and juvenile rights, and corrections. Prerequisite: CJ 212
3 Semester Hours
COUNSELING
CON 131 INTRODUCTION TO COUNSELING
Identification of
communication and counseling skills for working with all age groups. Topics:
active listening skills, counseling process, empathic responding, overcoming
barriers to communication, assets and limitations of para-professional helpers,
and counseling ethics. Participation and skills practice format. Prerequisite:
One course in general or developmental psychology or consent of the instructor.
3 Semester Hours
CON 141 CHRISTIAN PSYCHOLOGY AND COUNSELING
The student is
provided with general information regarding basic theories concerning
historical systems of psychology and counseling. 3 Semester Hours
CON 151 BASIC CHRISTIAN COUNSELING
This course gives
the student an overview of the "Big Eight" (types of secular
counseling/therapeutic methods). Also, students will be taught differences
between Christian and secular counseling, goals, techniques, and several other
important topics, such as the dangers and pitfalls of counseling. 3 Semester Hours
CON 181 COMPETENT TO COUNSEL
Basic
counseling principles for the pastor and Christian worker. Using biblical directed discussion, basic
counseling works by means of the Holy Spirit to bring about change in the
personality and behavior of the counselee.
3 Semester Hours
CON 183 INNOVATIVE APPROACHES TO COUNSELING
This course
provides a refreshing approach to people-helping. The course provides carefully
though-out conclusions with a careful use of Scripture. It avoids repetition
and provides practical, simple formulas with evidence as to why they work.
Prerequisite: CON 131 3
Semester Hours
CON 191 COUNSELING
AND CHILDREN
The course is
designed to equip the counselor with an understanding of the basic principles
of child development in order to effectively help children. The course provides
instruction and encouragement to the Christian counselor who seeks to minister
to the developmental, emotional and spiritual needs of children.
Prerequisite: CON 131 3
Semester Hours
CON 211 COUNSELING THEORY, PHILOSOPHY, AND ETHICS
This course is
designed as a lecture/discussion course to provide students with an overview of
historical and current theories of counseling. Students will also review the
foundations of ethical decision-making, professional ethical standards, and
codes of conduct.
Prerequisite: CON 131
3 Semester Hours
CON 241 PASTORAL
COUNSELING
The student will
be provided with a complete analysis of the pastoral counseling process. It
will include the purpose, stages, and methods of changing behavioral patterns
in counseling. It will also include a biblical look at the structure and
organization of the New Testament Church.
Prerequisite: CON 131 3
Semester Hours
CON 285 COUNSELING THE DEPRESSED
This course
teaches how to effectively counsel persons who are suffering from depression by
defining principles that underlie therapeutic help. Studies, among others, the
following topics: popular misconceptions about depression, problems of
depression, what is clinical depression, preparing to counsel a depressed
person and counseling the suicidal person.
Prerequisite: CON 131 3
Semester Hours
CON 311 CAREER COUNSELING
This
course is designed to help students link theory to practice in career
counseling through the development of understanding, appreciation, and skills
for facilitating successful career development in schools, rehabilitation, and
community settings. Students will also learn about the unique needs of diverse
populations. Learning is achieved through lectures, readings, and experiential
activities such as simulated interviews, assessment completion and interpretation,
and occupational exploration and interpretation. Upon completion of this
course, students should have an understanding of the complexity of career
counseling and should have developed preliminary career counseling skills.
Prerequisite: CON 211 3
Semester Hours
CON 321 COUNSELING
IN TIMES OF CRISIS
This course presents
the dynamics of a crisis and the scriptural view of crisis. Student will learn
how to better understand the issues confronting those who are going through a
crisis. Presents principles that will be useful for future reference.
Prerequisite: CON 211 3
Semester Hours
ECONOMICS
ECO 211 PRINCIPLES OF ECONOMICS I
A basic study of
Economic and cultural changes with research into the economic system, its
development by free competition under the capitalistic system. The nature and evolution of money; the
banking system, price determination and wages, a consideration of monopoly, the
law of supply and demands, and public production control. 3 Semester Hours
ECO 212 PRINCIPLES OF ECONOMICS II
This includes a
study of the tool for economic analysis, the market system price theory, theory
of the firm, and theories of production distribution.
Prerequisite: ECO
212 3 Semester Hours
ECO 323 CREDIT AND COLLECTIONS
This course is
designed to stress the function of the credit department within a business and
the role of local credit bureaus.
Prerequisite: ECO
212 3 Semester Hours
ECO 331 PRINCIPLES OF INTERNATIONAL ECONOMICS
A study of the
fundamentals of international trade, international monetary policies, theories
of foreign exchange, the balance of payments and the international monetary
system.
Prerequisite: ECO
212 3 Semester Hours
ECO 332 LABOR RELATIONS
Policies applying
to labor management relations are studied, particularly in relation to the
employer's side.
Prerequisite: ECO 212 3 Semester Hours
ECO 334 MANAGERIAL
ECONOMICS
Application of
economic theory to decision making in the business firm. Demand and cost analysis, including demand
forecasts; pricing policy of individual enterprise, capital budgeting;
production analysis; uses of operations research methods.
Prerequisite: ECO
212 3 Semester Hours
ECO 341 CURRENT ISSUES IN ECONOMICS
A study of the
underlying causes and available solutions to unemployment, inflation,
monopolies, poverty, and income distribution.
Government economic policies and other problems are examined. Prerequisite: ECO 212 3 Semester Hours
ECO 351 INTERNSHIP IN FREE ENTERPRISE
Development
and Implementation of projects in school and community environments with the
objective of free enterprise education, under direction of a faculty member.
Prerequisite: ECO
332 3 Semester Hours
EC0 353 COMPARATIVE ECONOMIC SYSTEMS
Comparative study
of alternative economic systems. Emphasis is given to the institutions and
principles which guide the use of scarce resources to want satisfaction.
Particular attention is given to the operation of actual economic systems
concerning the extent to which they are market directed or government directed.
Prerequisite: ECO 332 3 Semester Hours
ECO 411 Tourism
Economics
Introducing tourism as an
important economic sector; evaluating and analyzing tourism in relation to such
topics as balance of payments, income and employment. Throughout the course
special emphasis will be given to the environmental and social aspects of
tourism.
Prerequisite: ECO
341 3
Semester Hours
ECO 413 Decision Economics
This course will deal with the analysis of economic decisions; the
economic and financial aspects; cash flows; planning horizon; interest rates;
the decision environment; external factors such as market growth, competitors,
money and banking conditions; decision criteria and preferences; short vs long
term preferences; attitude towards risk; tangible vs intangible benefits;
subjective and objective assessment of economic decisions.
Prerequisite: ECO
341 3
Semester Hours
ECO 421 Economic Theories
The development and analysis of major schools of thought from
mercantilism to Adam Smith and from Adam Smith to John Stuart Mill. In the
first part of the course the emphasis is on Mercantilism and Physiocracy. The
second part of the course deals with the classical theorists starting from Adam
Smith and detailed examination of the works of the classicists such as Ricardo,
Malthus and Say is undertaken . The course ends with a thorough discussion of
the works of John Stuart Mill.
Prerequisite: ECO
341 3
Semester Hours
ECO 423 Transportation Economics
The rising importance of transportation costs in the globalization
process of world markets and international trade; the role of transportation in
economic development; the effects of transportation services as an invisible
expenditure and for revenue on the balance of payments; pricing of
transportation services; transportation and location theory.
Prerequisite: ECO
341 3
Semester Hours
EDUCATION
EDU 111
INTRODUCTION TO EARLY CHILDHOOD
This course
includes an overview of the history, theories, and curriculum models of early
education. Emphasis is on current trends/issues, with a review of
state/national regulations. Characteristics of quality programs and
professional teachers are explored in the course..
3 Semester Hours
EDU 113 OBSERVATION AND GUIDANCE
A study of the
principles of guidance and the development of skills to meet children’s needs
individually and in groups, with an emphasis on promoting a positive and
constructive climate in the early childhood setting. Classroom management
techniques including organizing environments, scheduling, assessments,
parent-teacher communication and related areas will be covered.
3 Semester Hours
EDU 115 CHILDREN’S PHYSICAL GROWTH
Focuses on the
physical, social, emotional, and cognitive domains of the infant, preschool
child, and school-age child; developmental milestones and developmental issues
application to the early childhood classroom.
3 Semester Hours
EDU 117 CHILDREN’S ENVIRONMENT
For home or care
centers with 2 1/2 - 5 year-old children. Includes the needs of the child;
components of the physical and social environment; assessing, choosing,
presenting and evaluating developmentally appropriate environments.
Prerequisite:
EDU 113 3 Semester Hours
EDU 211 CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT & PROGRAM LEARNING
This course covers
early childhood curriculum development and planning. Topics include philosophy,
curriculum, indoor and outdoor environmental design, scheduling, observation
and assessment, and instructional planning and evaluation. Upon completion,
students should be able to assess children and curriculum; plan for daily,
weekly, and long-range instruction; and design environments with appropriate
equipment and supplies.
Prerequisite:
EDU 113 3 Semester Hours
EDU 213 CHILDREN’S LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE
This course covers
the history, selection, and integration of literature and language in the early
childhood curriculum. Topics include the history and selection of
developmentally appropriate children’s literature and the use of books and
other media to enhance language and literacy in the classroom. Upon completion,
students should be able to select appropriate books for storytelling, reading
aloud, puppetry, flannel board use, and other techniques.
Prerequisite:
EDU 211 3 Semester Hours
EDU 217 CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL LEARNING NEEDS
This course
introduces working with children with special needs. Emphasis is placed on the
characteristics and assessment of children and strategies for adapting the home
and classroom environment. Upon completion, students should be able to
recognize atypical development, make appropriate referrals, and work
collaboratively to plan, implement, and evaluate inclusion strategies.
Prerequisite:
EDU 211 3 Semester Hours
EDU 219 SUPERVISED FIELD EXPERIENCE I
This course
includes emphasis on planning, implementing, and evaluating scheduled programs,
age-appropriate methods, materials, activities, and environments of early
childhood principles and practices. Prerequisite: All previous curriculum
courses.
Prerequisite:
EDU 211 3 Semester Hours
EDU 220 SUPERVISED FIELD EXPERIENCE II
This course
emphasis is on planning, implementing and evaluating scheduled programs,
age-appropriate methods, materials, activities and environments in all areas of
responsibility in programs dealing with young children
Prerequisite: EDU
219 3 Semester Hours
EDU 221 EARLY CHILDHOOD INTERNSHIP
This course
provides work experience with a college-approved employer in an area related to
the student's program of study. Emphasis is placed on integrating classroom
learning with related work experience. Upon completion, students should be able
to evaluate career selection, demonstrate employability skills, and
satisfactorily perform work-related competencies.
Prerequisite:
EDU 211 3 Semester Hours
EDU 223 EARLY
CHILDHOOD ADMINISTRATION
Study the various
tasks and responsibilities of program administration. Topics include licensing,
program planning, organization, financial management, parent and community
relationships, and personnel management. Prior ECE coursework and experience
working with children in groups is highly recommended.
Prerequisite:
EDU 211 3 Semester Hours
ENGLISH
ENG 111 COLLEGE ENGLISH I
Systematic study
of English fundamentals: grammar, punctuation, mechanics, sentence structure,
vocabulary rules and conventions that govern acceptable and efficient English
usage, with explanations, examples and drills in language operations. 3 Semester Hours
ENG 112 COLLEGE ENGLISH II
A continuation of
College English I. This course gives the
student a more in-depth study of the English usage.
Prerequisite: ENG
111 3 Semester Hours
ENG 211 PUBLIC SPEAKING
This course
develops the ability to speak clearly and effectively before an audience; to
develop the ability to think and express ideas effectively; also plan, compose,
and deliver speeches and talks of various kinds.
3 Semester Hours
ENG 212 DEBATE
Determining and
praising the issues, gathering evidence, planning and outlining the speech, and
practice in debating.
Prerequisite:
112 3 Semester Hours
ENG 215 POETRY
The study of self‑expression
through poetry. This class will consist
of reading and appreciation of classic poems, but the main emphasis will be on
the creation of poetry to express moods feelings and imagery.
Prerequisite:
112 3 Semester Hours
ENG 221 SHORT STORY INTERPRETATION
The short story is
presented with a view to help the students understand, and enjoy and appreciate
more fully any story which they may read.
Prerequisite: ENG
112 3 Semester Hours
ENG 311 CREATIVE WRITING
This is an
advanced writing course which attempts to encourage and develop freelance
ability in the communicative arts.
Students will write and criticize their own arts in sight of modern
critical thought and development.
Prerequisite: ENG
112 3 Semester Hours
ENG 312 SCIENCE FICTION
The art of Science
Fiction is presented in this course with a view of helping students understand,
enjoy and more fully appreciate that
they may encounter. A serious effort is
made to attempt to place science fiction as a major development in modern
literature.
Prerequisite: ENG
112 3 Semester Hours
ENG 321 JOURNALISM
A survey of news
gathering, writing, copy reading, typography, and business management, with specific
relation to local newspapers and also college public relations.
Prerequisite: ENG
112 3 Semester Hours
ENG 341 BUSINESS CORRESPONDENCE
The purpose of
this course is to examine the wide variety of business correspondence as it is
used in today's business community. Some
of the areas studied are: The Business Letter, The Formal and Informal Business
Report, Influential and Explicit Communication, dictation and oral
communication.
Prerequisite: ENG
211 3 Semester Hours
FINANCE
FIN 111 PERSONAL FINANCE
Examination of the
complexities of money management, personal and family budget, consumer credit
operations, borrowing money, banking service, nature of investments, the
various types of insurance, home ownership, taxation and retirement plans.
3 Semester Hours
FIN 112 PRINCIPLES OF FINANCE
This study of
money and financial markets including stock and bond markets; commercial banks
and their competitors as participants in the market for money and the
importance of Central Bank Reserve Policy on their operations.
3 Semester Hours
FIN 211 MONEY AND
BANKING
Study of the demand for funds
and its supply by business, consumers government, and foreign sector financial
institutions, instruments and policies.
Prerequisite: ECO
212 or FIN 112 3 Semester Hours
FIN 221 PRINCIPLES OF BANKING
This course
provides a comprehensive introduction to the diversified services offered by
the banking industry today. It includes new material on bank accounting,
pricing and profitability, and expands the discussion on the personnel and
security functions of the bank.
Prerequisite: ECO
212 3 Semester Hours
FIN 223
COMMERCIAL BANK MANAGEMENT
This course presents treasury management of financial services
institutions, management of a bank's own balance sheet exposures: liquidity and
cash management, management of capital, supervision and regulation. This course
includes the business environment, management processes, theories, models,
skills and techniques.
Prerequisite: FIN
221 3 Semester Hours
FIN 231
INTERNATIONAL BANKING
A survey of the
organization, structure, function and regulation of the international
activities of
Prerequisite: FIN
221 3 Semester Hours
FIN 233 CONSUMER LENDING
This course
is designed to provide an overview of the consumer credit operation. It
examines the role of consumer credit in overall banking operations and offers
an improved understanding of the consumer credit function within a bank.
Prerequisite: FIN
221 3 Semester Hours
FIN
235 BRANCH BANKING
In this course, students will learn
how to effectively use accepted management principles in the banking
environment. The first part of the course is dedicated to retail management,
the second to sales management and the third will emphasize financial
performance of banks.
Prerequisite:
FIN 211 3 Semester Hours
FIN 311 PRINCIPLES OF INVESTMENT
The role of the
exchange, used in investment vehicles, information sources, analysis and
selection of investment alternatives and mechanics.
Prerequisite: FIN
112 3 Semester Hours
FIN 342 PUBLIC FINANCE
A study of the
organization and administration of government revenues and expenses; emphasis
will be placed on all levels of government.
Prerequisite: ACC
112 3 Semester Hours
FIN 411 Corporate Finance
Topics covered include: structure of financial systems personal and
corporate sector finances; risk analysis; financial indicators and the company;
share valuation and stock markets; timing of financial decisions; option
pricing; financial impact of mergers; European and international influences on
financial services.
Prerequisite: FIN
221 3
Semester Hours
FIN 413 Banking Law
The legal principles relating to the banker-customer relationship,
banking and other financial services provided by banks, including by
securities, open market operations and investment advice and services.
Prerequisite: FIN
221 3
Semester Hours
FIN 421 Portfolio Management
This course aims to provide the essential theoretical applications
in the field of portfolio management. Portfolio investment and the purchase of
stocks and shares. Portfolio balance theory. Money bonds and foreign assets
analyzed as portfolios of financial assets.
Prerequisite: FIN
221 3
Semester Hours
FIN 423 Contemporary Issues in Banking & Finance
New developments in banking and finance Research, presentation and
debates about contenporary issues in banking and finance
Prerequisite: FIN
221 3
Semester Hours
HOTEL & RESTAURANT MANAGEMENT
H/R 111
INTRODUCTION TO HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY
A survey of the
interrelated hospitality enterprises that are a major component of tourism,
expected to be the number one business in the world by the year 2000. The student will be introduced to the nature
and operations of lodging, foods, beverage, meeting,
and leisure time services.
3 Semester Hours
H/R 121 FOOD SERVICE PRINCIPLES I
Classroom study of
the basic theory, characteristics and principles necessary for Food service
operations. Topics addressed are menu
planning, nutrition, food characteristics, cooking, recipe costing, sanitation.
3 Semester Hours
H/R 122 FOOD SERVICE PRINCIPLES II
A laboratory
course in which students apply and practice the theory and principles developed
in H/R 121.
Prerequisite: H/R
121 3 Semester Hours
H/R 131 HOSPITALITY SUPERVISION
This course
covers principles of supervision as they apply to the hospitality industry.
Topics include recruitment, selection, orientation, training, evaluation, and
leadership skills. Upon completion, students should be able to understand and
apply basic supervisory skills unique to the hospitality and service industry.
Prerequisite: H/R
111 3 Semester Hours
H/R 211 RESTAURANT OPERATIONS
A laboratory
course in which the student applies Food service principles in a restaurant
setting. Students produce variety of
menus, rotating through standard kitchen / dining room work stations.
Principles include food characteristics, cooking principles, product
evaluation, menu planning, presentation rules, and nutrition principles.
Prerequisite: H/R
115 3 Semester Hours
H/R 212 FRONT OFFICE OPERATIONS
A course designed
to introduce the student to hotel front office operations and its interaction
with other hotels which together produce expected hotel service. The distinctive nature of hotel guest
accounting is studied in detail through class
assignments, front desk practice and simulations.
Prerequisite: H/R 111 ACC 111 3 Semester Hours
H/R 231 HOUSEKEEPING & PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
Study
of major duties and responsibilities associated with servicing and maintaining
the hotel guest room and property facilities.
Standard operational functions and procedures are addressed. With emphasis on the housekeeper's and
engineer's crucial management role in the functioning of a lodging operation.
Prerequisite:
H/R 212 3 Semester Hours
H/R 233 CONVENTION AND MEETING MANAGEMENT
The management of
conventions and meetings is examined from both the clients' and meeting
planners' perspective. The operations of conventions and meetings are analyzed
from the sale to post-convention review.
Prerequisite:
H/R 212 3 Semester Hours
H/R 241 HOTEL AND RESTAURANT SYSTEMS
A
study of standard systems and procedures in hotel and restaurant management
used to plan and control profitability.
Emphasis given to control and budgeting principles as they apply to
hospitality operations.
Prerequisite: H/R
231 3 Semester Hours
H/R 243 HOSPITALITY/RESTAURANT INTERNSHIP
Directed
internship in a department of a hotel, restaurant, or tourism enterprise.
Prerequisite: H/R
231 3 Semester Hours
H/R 321 HOSPITALITY MARKETING AND SALES
Study of the
distinctive aspects of marketing the largely intangible services of a
hospitality operation. Topics include
the hospitality marketing concept, strategic marketing planning, sales
administration, meeting, planning and convention service.
Prerequisite: H/R
231 3 Semester Hours
HUMANITIES
HUM 111 SOCIAL
STUDIES FOR THE
The Social Studies for the
HUM 211 PHILOSOPHY
This course
acquaints the student with the most significant directions of philosophical
thought to the end that the student may be enabled to formulate his own
questions, arrive at reasonable answers, and evaluate those of others.
3 Semester Hours
HUM 221 WESTERN CIVILIZATION I
A study of the
development of Western Civilization from Ancient Egypt to the Renaissance. Emphasis is placed on the political, social,
intellectual, and economic aspects of the Graeco‑Roman world and Medieval
Europe.
3 Semester Hours
HUM 222 WESTERN CIVILIZATION II
A study of the
development of Western Civilization from the renaissance to the present. Included is a scrutiny of the influence of
liberalism, nationalism, and modern
industrialism upon political, social, economic and intellectual life.
Prerequisite: HUM
221 3 Semester Hours
HUM 251 PROFESSIONAL ETHICS
Critical and
constructive study is given to ethical thought and ideals, with emphasis upon
the central assumptions of personal and social morality. Investigation is made of the bearing of
ethical theory upon problems connected with industry, civil society, and the
typical American Community.
3 Semester Hours
HUM 311 LOGIC
A study of the
effective thinking based on adequate evidence and following approved
procedures. Emphasis is placed on the
detection of common fallacies and the method of analyzing arguments to
determine their validity.
3 Semester Hours
MARKETING
MKT 211 PRINCIPLES OF MARKETING
This course deals
with the distribution of goods from producer to consumer and covers such topics
as characteristics of markets for consumers goods and industrial goods,
marketing functions and the organizations that perform them, marketing methods
and techniques, price policies, and the cost of marketing.
3 Semester Hours
MKT 213 SALESMANSHIP
A study of the
basic principles and techniques of selling. Development of effective
presentations and communications in selling is emphasized. Selling is studied as a marketing process in
retail and industrial markets.
Prerequisite: MKT
211 3 Semester Hours
MKT 214 PRINCIPLES OF ADVERTISING
A study of the
principles and institutions in mass selling techniques. The student is introduced to the role of
advertising as a sales and communications tool for business. Advertising methods and media are examined
functionally.
Prerequisite: MKT
211 3 Semester Hours
MKT 215 PRINCIPLES OF RETAILING
Surveys of the
basic principles and techniques of retailing.
Emphasis is placed on the fundamentals of merchandising, sales stock
turnover, inventory and profitability.
Pricing for competitive retailing and markup strategies are included.
Prerequisite: MKT
211 3 Semester Hours
MKT 311 CONSUMER BEHAVIOR
An extensive study
of the behavioral aspects of the marketing process from producer to
consumer. Emphasis is placed on the
analysis of consumer motivation and factors leading to ultimate consumer buying
decisions.
Prerequisite: MKT
211 3 Semester Hours
MKT 316 MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS
A study of the principles
and applications of communications as a force for effective marketing
strategy. Included is an in-depth study
of the various communication channels that are vital to the marketing systems.
Prerequisite: MKT
211 3 Semester Hours
MKT 318 INTERNATIONAL MARKETING
Students will
examine legal, economic and cultural factors influencing marketing abroad. Studies will also include: Commercial
policies, practices, and techniques needed to locate and evaluate foreign
markets, as well as problems of pricing, promoting, and distributing products
in international markets.
Prerequisite: MKT
211 3 Semester Hours
MKT 321 MARKETING MANAGEMENT
This course is a
managerial approach to the overall marketing function and includes analysis of
products development, promotion pricing, physical distribution, and marketing
strategy.
Prerequisite: MKT
211 3 Semester Hours
MKT 411 Direct
Marketing
Topics covered include:
strategic role, control and evaluation of direct marketing; databases and list
management; media, communication and planning; industry application.
Prerequisite: MKT
311 3
Semester Hours
MKT 413 Marketing Research
The objective of this course is to introduce the student to basic
concept techniques and applications of marketing research. Topics covered
include: History and nature of marketing research; the marketing research
process; data collection and measurement; attitude research sampling; data
preparation, analysis and presentation. Students will develop their research
skills through practical studies.
Prerequisite: MKT
311 3
Semester Hours
MKT 421 Research Project
A research paper in the area of interest with an emphasis on marketing.
Prerequisite: MKT
311 3
Semester Hours
MKT 423 Contemporary Issues in Marketing
The objective of this course is to provide a good working knowledge of
the practical aspect of marketing .The application of the concepts and
techniques learned. New topics and approaches in Marketing.
Prerequisite: MKT
311 3
Semester Hours
MATHEMATICS
MAT 111 BUSINESS MATHEMATICS
This course
provides instructions in time saving techniques and practice in accurate
figuring using business forms and procedures and in dealing with real
business situations.
3 Semester Hours
MAT 221 COLLEGE MATHEMATICS
This course
provides an advanced understanding of mathematical principles that may be in
the business world. Logarithm,
probability and statistics compose a large part of the course.
Prerequisite: MAT
111, 3 Semester Hours
MAT 222 COLLEGE ALGEBRA
The algebra of
sets, linear and quadratic equations, factoring, proofs, determinants, and
relations and functions. Emphasis is
placed on understanding the structure of mathematical systems.
Prerequisite: MAT
221 3 Semester Hours
MAT 311 BUSINESS STATISTICS
Business and
Economics Statistics, including the arrangement and analysis of pertinent
data. Use of samples from infinite data
to arrive at an objective conclusion by applying various statistical tests.
Prerequisite: MAT
221 3 Semester Hours
PARALEGAL
PL 111 INTRODUCTION TO PARALEGALISM I
Your new career in law; employment
opportunities for paralegals; job hunting tips for paralegals; on-the-job realities
for paralegals: assertiveness training for paralegals; the regulation of
paralegals; licensing and liability; attorney ethics and paralegal ethics; an
introduction to the legal system.
3
Semester Hours
PL 112 INTRODUCTION TO PARALEGALISM II
Legal analysis;
interviewing clients, opponents, and witnesses; investigation procedures in a
law office; understanding and assisting in the litigation process; legal
research; legal writing; computers in today's law office; law office
administration; informal and formal administrative advocacy.
Prerequisite: PL
111 3 Semester Hours
PL 211 TORTS
Basic areas of the
law dealing with civil wrongs, including intentional torts, negligence,
malpractice, misrepresentation, nuisance, libel; slander; defamation, product
liability, strict liability, vicarious liability, and joint liability; torts in
practice; tort reform action today; automobile insurance issues; bad faith;
workers’ compensation issues.
Prerequisite: PL
112 3 Semester Hours
PL 213 CIVIL LITIGATION
The civil
litigation process; special terminology for litigators; preparing pre-trial and
post-judgment motions; drafting a complaint; serving court papers; drafting a
response to a request for discovery; preparing pleadings and discovery motions;
managing the case file; assisting an attorney in the courtroom.
Prerequisite: PL
112 3 Semester Hours
PL 215 CRIMINAL LAW AND PROCEDURES
Fundamentals of
substantive criminal law; procedures unique to criminal cases and the
prosecution of criminal trials; an examination of the practical aspects of
criminal prosecution and defense; constitution rights of the accused; types of
criminal offenses; plea bargaining.
Prerequisite: PL
112 3 Semester Hours
PL 217 REAL ESTATE LAW
The law of real
property; concurrent ownership of real estate; surveying a property; public
regulations and encumbrances; easements; licenses; understanding and preparing
legal instruments, including sales agreements, deeds, contracts, leases, deeds
of trust, and mortgages; financing; real estate closings.
Prerequisite: PL
112 3 Semester Hours
PL 219 LAW OFFICE MANAGEMENT
Parameters and
policies of the business of law; understanding attorney-client relationships;
managing time-keeping, fees, billing, finances, client funds accounts, and
office technology; using today's law office systems; docket control systems;
file and records management; law library organization.
Prerequisite: PL
112 3 Semester Hours
PL 221 ADMINISTRATION OF WILLS, TRUSTS, AND ESTATES
Principles of law, and step-by-step
procedures for drafting wills and trusts, and planning and administering
estates; working with clients; an examination of the ethical standards and
guidelines governing the responsibilities of legal assistants.
Prerequisite: PL
112 3 Semester Hours
PL 223
FAMILY LAW
The scope and practice of domestic
relations law, covering marital agreements and ceremonies; common law
marriages; annulment of a marriage; separation agreements; child custody and
support agreements; divorce proceedings; tax consequences; legal rights of
women and children; illegitimacy and paternity; adoption; surrogacy;
motherhood; torts.
Prerequisite: PL
112 3 Semester Hours
PL 225
LEGAL RESEARCH AND WRITING
Legal research
tools and techniques for today's paralegal, including retrieval of cases and
researching statutory authority; using legal dictionaries and encyclopedias,
legal periodicals, treatises and other documents and resources of secondary
authority; proper case citation form; drafting documents, letters, memoranda,
and more.
Prerequisite: PL
112 3 Semester Hours
PSYCHOLOGY
PSY 211 GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY
A comprehensive
survey of the diverse and rapidly expanding field of human psychological
research. Emphasis is placed on
understanding the dynamics of the human nervous system and how it affects our
day to day behavior.
3 Semester Hours
PSY 212 APPLIED PSYCHOLOGY
A study of the
application of the science of Psychology to understanding and shaping human
behavior within the context of daily life and work.
Prerequisite: PSY
211 3 Semester Hours
PSY 216
DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY
Growth and
Development from conception to maturity, including principles and processes of
psychological , emotional, motor and intellectual development.
Prerequisite: PSY
211 3 Semester Hours
PSY 218 EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY
This
course is designed to assist students with the application of psychological
principles to classrooms at all educational levels. Topics include: cognitive
development, learning theories, motivation, multicultural issues, and student
assessment. Course activities include the use of instructor and guest lectures,
small group discussions, and student presentation.
Prerequisite: PSY
211 3 Semester Hours
PSY 221 INDUSTRIAL PSYCHOLOGY
Specific
application of psychological principles in reference to personnel selection
training, human engineering, motivation, morale, supervision, and work
efficiency.
Prerequisite: PSY
211 3 Semester Hours
PSY 222 PSYCHOLOGY INTERNSHIP
This program
allows the student to work in an area in which he/she has interest. Under the
care of a professional, emphasis is placed on behavior disorders and behavioral
development. Students are encouraged to
participate as much as possible in dealing with patients.
Prerequisite: PSY
212 3 Semester Hours
PSY 311 ABNORMAL PSYCHOLOGY
An examination of
abnormality in terms of current knowledge concerning mental health. Topics
include mental illness and treatment, social disorders, organic and psychotic
disorders, child psychosis, and disorder of mood and emotion. Prerequisite:
PSY 211 3 Semester Hours
PSY 321 PERSONALITY THEORIES
A look at various
personalities and an in‑depth study of the major theories of
personality. Emphasis is placed on
applying knowledge of personality development to enhance students human
relations skills.
Prerequisite: PSY
211 3 Semester Hours
PSY 323 SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY
A study of
institutions, communications, belief and
value systems, and other aspects
of social organizations as these effect individual and societal behavior.
Pre requisite: PSY
211 3 Semester Hours
PSY 331 INTRODUCTION TO PSYCH‑THERAPY Major theories
of counseling. Emphasis is on the
development of basic therapeutic skills.
Prerequisite: PSY
212 3 Semester Hours
PSY 341 THEORIES OF GUIDANCE AND COUNSELING
An over view of
the various theories of guidance and counseling which form the basis for
guidance, counseling, and therapeutic technology.
Pre requisite: PSY
321 3 Semester Hours
PSY 411 Business Psychology
This course is
concerned with theoretical and practical knowledge in business and
psychology. Integration and application of theoretical business and
psychological perspective must be taken into account in determining the
missions and strategic objectives of an organization. There will be an
examination of international business relationships.
Prerequisite: PSY
311 3
Semester Hours
PSY 413 Professional Issues in Psychology
This unit will focus on ethical, legal and professional issues
related to psychological practice. Conceptual (eg theories and definitions) and
practical issues (eg common ethical dilemmas and case study appraisals) will be
addressed. Some of the issues to be addressed include: legislation governing
psychologists, professional organizations, codes of professional conduct, and
ethical issues raised by: conflicts of interest, children as clients, using
psychological tests, and the provision of psychological services to a
multi-cultural population, managing the suicidal client, the reporting of child
abuse, and service delivery over the internet.
Prerequisite: PSY
311 3
Semester Hours
PSY 421 The Psychology of Persuasion
This course
focuses on the psychology of influence, and has applications for marketing,
non-profit organizations, the service industry, and consumers. The ethics
of compliance techniques will also be discussed. A business negotiation
can be broken down into simple psychological principles.
Prerequisite: PSY
311 3
Semester Hours
PSY 423 The Psychology of Group Dynamics in Business
(4)This course
examines the influence of culturally diverse group characteristics,
motivations, attitudes and behaviors on productivity in the workplace.
Comparisons will be made between the influence of individualistic and
collectivistic thought structures on group interactions. Students will
have the opportunity to develop their skills in conflict resolution,
communication, meeting management, and team building. Prerequisite(s): Senior standing or
permission of the instructor
Prerequisite: PSY
311 3
Semester Hours
PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
PA 111 INTRODUCTION TO PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
Introduction to
concepts, processes and methods involved in administration of public agencies.
This course includes the survey of approaches used in the study of Public
Administration.
3 Semester Hours
PA 211
PUBLIC POLICY
Public Policy
focuses on the development and content of public policy in the Bahamian
political system. Include discussions on local government. The American political system will also be
emphasized.
3 Semester Hours
PA 213
PUBLIC PERSONNEL ADMINISTRATION
This is a study of
basic properties, practices, and issues of public personnel administration;
including recruitment, management, motivation, and ethics in public service.
Prerequisite: PA
111 3 Semester Hours
PA 214
PUBLIC FINANCIAL ADMINISTRATION
This emphasizes
the budget process as related to programs conditioned by revenue estimates
based upon taxes, assessments, and appropriations.
Prerequisite: PA
111 3 Semester Hours
PA 221
PROGRAM PLANNING & EVALUATION
This is an
introduction to the techniques of program planning and evaluation as a
government process.
Prerequisite: PA
111 3 Semester Hours
PA 231
PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION INTERNSHIP
This program allow
students to work in any area of the public sector for exposure. This internship can be done in any
governmental environment, including public utilities.
Prerequisite: PA
111 3 Semester Hours
SCIENCE
SCI 113 INTRODUCTION
TO BIOLOGY
This
is an introductory level course that introduces the student to the concepts of
biology. The basic theme is to help the student acquire knowledge about living
organisms. Both plant and animal organisms are included in the course study.
The application of this knowledge is specifically related to human endeavors
and to the relationship of humans to their environment. The course includes the study of various
disciplines of plant and animal biology. An emphasis is placed on morphology,
anatomy, physiology, and the cellular and chemical basis of life. The
scientific method will also be emphasized in terms of how scientists uncover
new information and apply it to solve real problems. 3
Semester Hours
SECRETARIAL SCIENCE
SSC 111 INTRODUCTION TO TYPING
This is a beginner's typing
course. The student will learn the
keyboard and other basic techniques. Credit is given when the student passes a
comprehensive test and demonstrates the ability to type accurately at 30‑40
words per minute. 3 Semester Hours
SSC 112 INTERMEDIATE TYPING
Emphasis is on
speed, accuracy, and rhythm. Emphasis is
also on the development of skills in typing a variety of office documents, and
on the production of mailable copy.
Credit is given when the student passes a comprehensive test and
demonstrates the ability to type accurately 45 to 55 words per minute.
Prerequisite: Ssc 111 3 Semester Hours
SSC 113 ADVANCED TYPING
Development of
advanced techniques with preparation of correspondence, tabulated reports,
manuscripts, legal papers, and a variety of business forms and documents. Credit is given when the student passes at 55‑60
words per minute.
Prerequisite: Ssc
112 3 Semester Hours
SSC 115 OFFICE PRACTICE
This course will
prepare students to develop the necessary skills to work both independently and
dependently in the 21st century office. With the emergence of new
technologies, a diversified workplace environment, and the expanding
marketplace, students need to be ready to meet these challenges. Topics
covered include the following: office productivity, ethical behavior,
office mail, office communications, meetings and conferences, travel
arrangements, office technology, and career advancement.
SSC 121 DOCUMENT FORMAT I
This course covers
the touch technique for alphabetic, numeric and symbol key reaches utilizing
computers and appropriate software. This course develops mastery of the
keyboard as well as formatting, basic business correspondence, simple reports,
tabulated documents, employment documents and skill building activities.
Prerequisite: Ssc
115 3 Semester Hours
SSC 211 APPLICATIONS
Emphasizes the
development of decision‑making skills and completing documents, preparing
typed letters, reports, tabulations, handwritten drafts, and in transcribing
machine dictation. Maintenance of
professional habits and production level is stressed. Credit is given when the student passes a
comprehensive test and demonstrates the ability to type accurately at 60 wpm.
Prerequisite: Ssc 113 3 Semester Hours
SSC 221 ADMINISTRATIVE DATABASE MANAGEMENT
This course introduces students to the way
data is managed in the office. Introduction to organizing information for storage in microcomputer-based
database management software packages. Topics include: relational database
design and planning; evaluating and choosing appropriate software packages;
determining access points for effective information retrieval.
Prerequisite: CS
113 3 Semester Hours
SSC 222 SHORTHAND I
This course is
devoted to the presentation of the principles of Gregg Shorthand and develops a
basic shorthand vocabulary. Dictation is
given throughout the course. 3 Semester Hours
SSC 223 SHORTHAND II
The work offered
in this course completes the studies of shorthand principles and increases the
vocabulary and speed skill of the student beyond the level reached in the first
course.
Prerequisite: Ssc
222 3 Semester Hours
SSC 225 CREATING PRESENTATIONS
This course
develops skills in using PowerPoint and Outlook needed for the expert user. In
creating presentations using PowerPoint, students will learn to add visual
elements, bring data in from other sources, modify and customize a
presentation, and prepare presentations for distribution. Students will learn
to use Outlook to organize their work and to communicate with others by using
all the components of Outlook such as the journal, notes manager, mail client,
contact and task managers, and calendar. Integrating PowerPoint and Outlook
with other programs and the world wide web will also be taught.
Prerequisite: CS
111, CS 114, CS 115 3 Semester Hours
SSC 231 OFFICE ADMINISTRATIVE INTERNSHIP
An experience
external to the college for an advanced student in a specialized field
involving a written agreement between the educational institution and a
business or industry. Mentored and supervised by a workplace employee, the
student achieves objectives that are developed and documented by the college
and that are directly related to specific occupational outcomes. This may be a
paid or unpaid experience. Prerequisite: Ssc 224 3 Semester Hours
SSC 232 RECORDS MANAGEMENT
An introduction to
the use and management of the various records in a functioning business
office. The student will learn the
techniques and rules governing the filing of business papers.
3 Semester Hours
SSC 235 DOCUMENT FORMATTING II
This course will
improve keyboarding, editing and word processing software skills. Areas
covered will include document format review, editing and language arts skills
and keyboarding speed drills. Word processing software will be used in
producing various keyboards of business correspondence, tables, business forms,
business reports and administrative/employment communications.
Prerequisite: Ssc
121 3 Semester Hours
SSC 311
PROFESSIONAL DICTATION
This course is
designed to train the professional secretary to attain expert speed in
dictation and transcription. Numerous
business letters shortcuts and speed pointers are employed. Transcription of office style dictation and
extended dictation sessions are included.
Credit is given when the student passes a comprehensive test and
demonstrates the ability to take technical and unfamiliar dictation at 100‑120
wpm and transcribe it at 25wards per minute.
Prerequisite: Ssc
222 3 Semester Hours
SSC 332 SECRETARIAL INTERNSHIP
This program is
designed to ensure that the secretarial student receives practical experience.
The student will be exposed to all areas in Secretarial Science.
Prerequisite Ssc
311 3 Semester Hours
SSC 321 Professional Development
Emphasis is placed on developing job search skills and human
relations skills. Each student will prepare an employment package which includes
a resume, application letter, and job application form. (Career Course)
Prerequisite: SSC 235 3
Semester Hours
SSC 331 Trends in Office Technology
This course addresses current trends in office technology. Emphasis
is on technology relevant to the office environment such as electronic mail,
multimedia interaction, presentation hardware and software, and Internet use.
Upon completion, the student should be aware of current technological
applications for the modern office.
Prerequisite: SSC 235 3
Semester Hours
SSC 411 Special Topics in OA
This course is an in-depth study of topics of special interest
under the direct supervision of an instructor. Emphasis is on the use of modern
technology to study, research and improve skills in a specialized office
support area. Upon completion, the student should be able to demonstrate
enhanced knowledge and/or skills gained through an individualized project.
Prerequisite: SSC 235 3
Semester Hours
SSC 413
Administrative Project Management
Provides a capstone experience in the Office Administration
program. This course offers both a theoretical and a practical hands-on
approach to managing complex business projects. Students learn the life cycle
of a project and develop essential skills to define the critical path of a
project. Students integrate spreadsheet, text-editing, presentation,
transcription, and project management skills to develop and track a
comprehensive team-based project.
Prerequisite: SSC 235 3
Semester Hours
SOCIOLOGY
SOC 221 PRINCIPLES OF SOCIOLOGY
Study is made of
man's cultural heritage, of the cultural influence of human nature and
personality, and of social interaction.
Special attention is given to current social problems.
3 Semester Hours
SOC 241 SPECIAL
TOPICS IN SOCIOLOGY
Selected topics in
an identified area of Sociology
3 Semester Hours
SOC 321 CRIME AND DELINQUENCY
A study of such
pertinent issues: Social movement drug
abuse, interpersonal violence, sexual deviance and poverty, with particular
reference to the juvenile population.
3 Semester Hours