Bachelor of Business Administration Course Descriptions

AC 211 - ACCOUNTING I (3)
Introduction to the field of accounting, including theory of modern accounts, the accounting equation, work sheets, profit and loss statements, the use of the voucher system, and nonprofit organizations. Emphasis on the preparation of period ending adjustments. Prerequisite: MH 113.

AC 212 - ACCOUNTING II (3)
Completion of practice sets in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and procedures. Integrates the general ledger, accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll and inventory into a complete accounting system. Includes an introduction to designing, programming, and creating electronic spreadsheets in relation to accounting problems. Prerequisite: AC 212.

AT 100 - INTRODUCTION TO ART (3)
Study of significant works of art throughout history to heighten perception and enjoyment of the visual arts. Consideration of formal elements of artistic production in works representative of a broad range of styles, forms, and periods.

BA 263 - BUSINESS LAW AND LEGAL ENVIRONMENT (3)
Legal principles applicable to business transactions. Contracts, agency, negotiable instruments, business organization, and property. Legal environment of business with respect to ethical, social, and political influences.

BA 271 - INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS STATISTICS (3)
Introduction to basic concepts of statistics including descriptive statistics, elements of probability theory, sampling, and hypothesis testing. Includes study of correlation and multiple linear regressions. Prerequisite: MH 113.

BA 320 - BUSINESS COMMUNICATIONS (3)
Develops skill in written and verbal expression for more effective communication in business, including the job search. Prerequisites: EH 102 or EH 103, MG 300, MK 300, FI 300 and junior standing.

BA 330 - BUSINESS ETHICS (3)
Social responsibility of business, including business ethics and business relationships with government, education, labor and the community. Prerequisites: MG 300, MK 300, FI 300 and junior standing.

BA 450 - INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS SEMINAR (3)
An overview of the major forms of international business. A study of the impact of the world economy, international trade, and political and social environments on international management problems of business organizations. Prerequisites: MG 300, MK 300, FI 300 and junior standing.

BY 101 - GENERAL BIOLOGY (4)
Physical and chemical aspects of living systems; cellular structure, function, and replication; inheritance; reproduction; and development. Three lecture and two laboratory hours per week.

BY 112 - GENERAL BOTANY (4)
Survey of selected monerans, protistans, and plants, with emphasis on processes, structure, selected life histories, ecology, and the importance of each group to humans. Three lecture and two laboratory hours per week. Prerequisite: BY 101.

BY 122 - GENERAL ZOOLOGY (4)
Survey of major taxa of the animal kingdom and introduction to animal anatomy, physiology, ecology, and evolution. Three lecture and two laboratory hours per week. Prerequisite: BY 101.

CH 101 - INTRODUCTORY INORGANIC CHEMISTRY (4)
Basic principles of chemistry. Recommended for students with no previous background in chemistry. No credit is allowed for this course if a student has previous credit in chemistry. Three lecture and two laboratory hours per week.

CH 102 - INTRODUCTORY ORGANIC CHEMISTRY (4)
A brief survey of organic functional groups, reactions, mechanisms, stereochemistry, and spectroscopy Credit may not be applied toward a science major. Three lecture and two laboratory hours per week.

CS 205 - MICROCOMPUTER APPLICATIONS (3)
Introductory computer concepts and microcomputer usage covering productivity software packages such as word processing, electronic spreadsheets, computer graphics and database management systems.

EC 231 - MACROECONOMICS (3)
Basic principles of macroeconomic analysis, including national income, monetary policy, fiscal policy, and economic growth.

EC 232 - MICROECONOMICS (3)
Basic principles of microeconomic analysis, including supply, demand, elasticity, production, cost, market structures, and economic problems.

EE 300  EFFECTIVE TEACHING AND LEARNING (3)
This course investigates techniques, strategies, and curriculum design in the elementary grades.  Students learn how to integrate content areas, effective teaching and learning strategies, and methods for problem-solving/critical thinking.  Prerequisite: junior standing.

EE 301  METHODS OF TEACHING READING (3)
Stages of developmental reading, organizational patterns, methods and materials for classroom application.  Prerequisite: junior standing and EE 300 or permission of the Chairperson.

EH 101 - WRITTEN ENGLISH I (3)
Training in expository writing through frequent themes, exercises, and consultation. A grade of “C” or above is required to pass this course.

EH 102 - WRITTEN ENGLISH II (3)
Training in expository writing, especially analysis, argumentation, and research writing. A grade of “C” or above is required to pass this course. Prerequisite: EH 101.

EH 211 - INTRODUCTION TO LITERATURE I (3)
An introduction to short prose and poetry from a variety of cultures. Primary emphasis placed on each genre’s distinguishing characteristics as illustrated in a variety of literary works. Prerequisite: “C” or above in EH 102 or 104.

EH 212 - INTRODUCTION TO LITERATURE II (3)
An introduction to drama and the short novel from a variety of cultures. Primary emphasis placed on each genre’s distinguishing characteristics as illustrated in a variety of literary works. Prerequisite: “C” or above in EH 102 or 104.

EH 501  RESEARCH IN THE LITERARY STUDIES (3)
A survey of contemporary literary theory and criticism, as well as advanced instruction in research techniques and library resources, through the investigation of a specific problem in English or American literature.

EH 525  NINETEENTH-CENTURY ENGLISH POETRY (3)
Selections from the poetry of major Romantic and Victorian poets.

EH 536  THE AMERICAN NOVEL (3)
A study of the novel in the United States, as revealed in close examination of six to eight novels.

EH 540  LITERARY CRITICISM (3)
A study of traditional and contemporary criticism and theory.

EH 598  SELECTED TOPICS IN ENGLISH (1-3)
Critical readings, lectures, and discussions of selected topics not generally included in course offerings.  Course content and format determined by student needs and interests. Prerequisite: permission of the Dean.

EN 100 - INTRODUCTION TO ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES (4)
Interdisciplinary approach to environmental imperatives involving the natural sciences, sociology, psychology, and economics. Outside projects and reports required. Three lecture hours and two laboratory hours per week.

ES 100 - SURVEY OF EARTH SCIENCE (4)
Survey of geology, weather and climate, and astronomy, with limited coverage of pedology and oceanography. Three lecture and two laboratory hours per week.

ES 120 - ASTRONOMY (4)
Principles of modern astronomy, history of astronomical thought, survey of current knowledge about the cosmos, techniques of experimental astronomy, and the physical principles governing these processes. Three lecture and two laboratory hours per week.

FI 300 - FINANCE (3)
Survey of financial management of the private firms, with emphasis on financial statements, sources of capital, and management of fixed assets. Prerequisites: AC 212, EC 232, and MH 113.

HY 1010 WESTERN CIVILIZATION I (CSU)
This undergraduate course explores the history of Western Civilization. It examines the social and cultural as well as political contexts out of which the West developed. It emphasizes the emergence and evolution of Western nations. Included in its focus are the cultures, leaders, religions, ideas, human values, and imagination that distinguish Western thought. (3 credit hours)

HY 2010 WESTERN CIVILIZATION II (CSU)
This undergraduate course continues the exploration of the history of Western Civilization begun in HY 1010 (Western Civilization I). It continues to examine the social and cultural as well as political contexts out of which the West developed. It studies the further emergence and evolution of Western nations and Western Culture. (3 credit hours)

HY 1110 AMERICAN HISTORY (CSU)
This undergraduate course provides students with a survey of the political, economic, social, and cultural history of American life from the discovery of America to the present time. It focuses on the complexity of American history and synthesizes that complexity into informed interpretation of significant historical events. (3 credit hours)

HY 212 - AMERICAN HISTORY II (3)
The development of the United States since the Civil War.

MG 300 - MANAGEMENT (3)
Basics of management thought and management functions of planning, organizing, staffing, directing and controlling. Prerequisites: AC 212 and EC 232.

MG 370 - MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS (3)
This course focuses on the development and application of management information systems to business problems. Issues related to the use of computerized systems in the management of personnel and business information are explored through the use of microcomputers and software applications. Prerequisite: MG 300 and BA 271.

MG 390 - OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT (3)
A study of the theoretical concepts of management science with attention to planning and implementation of decision making in organizations using differing programming methods and decision models. Prerequisites: MG 300.

MG 490 - STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT (3)
Formulation of programs and policies pertaining to personnel, production, finance, procurement and marketing in the business enterprise and the application of these programs and policies through case studies and/or computer simulation. Prerequisite: Student should be in final semester of senior year.

MH 113 - PRECALCULUS ALGEBRA (3)
This course includes linear functions and relations; linear functions and graphs; quadratic functions (parabolas); polynomial functions; rational functions; exponential and logarithmic functions; the binomial theorem; and systems of nonlinear equations. No credit is allowed for this course if a student has previous credit in Precalculus or higher mathematics course. Prerequisite: “C” or higher in MH 101, an ACT math subscore or 20 or higher, or other appropriate standardized test scores.

MH 114 - PRECALCULUS TRIGONOMETRY (3)
Includes angles and their measures, trigonometric functions and their inverses, trigonometric identities, and trigonometric equations. The Law of Sines and Cosines, polar coordinates, vectors and applications of vectors, complex numbers, nth roots of a complex number, DeMoivre’s Theorem and polar coordinates are also included. Prerequisite: MH 113 or appropriate standardized test score. A student who has received previous credit in a trigonometry or higher mathematics course is not eligible to enroll in MH 114.

MH 266 - BUSINESS CALCULUS (3)
Differentiation and integration of algebraic, exponential, and logarithmic functions and applications to business and economics. Also includes functions of several variables, partial derivatives (including applications), Lagrange Multipliers, L’Hopital’s Rule, multiple integration (including applications). Three lecture hours per week. Prerequisite: MH 113.

MK 300 - MARKETING (3)
Survey course concentrating on the marketing environment and the marketing decisions regarding product, price, promotion and marketing channels. Prerequisite: EC 232.

MU 100 - INTRODUCTION TO MUSIC (3)
Provides an opportunity to listen to representative examples of vocal and instrumental music with respect to function, medium, and style and to develop discrimination in listening to music.

PH 100 - SURVEY OF PHYSICS (4)
History and philosophy of science and a study of the principles of physics as they relate to our daily lives. Credit is not allowed if the student has previous credit in general physics. Three lecture and two laboratory hours per week.

PY 100 - GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY (3)
Introduction to the study of behavior and mental processes.

SOC 1010 INTRO TO SOCIOLOGY(CSU)
This undergraduate course provides a comprehensive introductory overview of sociology, the systematic and objective study of human society and social interaction. This course, like the discipline of sociology, looks beyond a limited view of the world to see society as a whole-the values and ideas shared by its members, the groups and institutions that compose it, and the forces that change it. (3 credit hours)

SH 100 - INTRODUCTION TO SPEECH (3)
Instruction and practice in the techniques of effective public speaking.

TH 100 - INTRODUCTION TO THEATRE (3)
How theatre functions as a synthesis of related arts and a history of its development.