BISM 2601 - Business Information Systems (3)
Prerequisites: Exit or exemption from all Learning Support and all ESL requirements except
ENSL 0091
This course illustrates the various roles and uses of information in a business environment, both locally and globally. Technology that supports the collection, use, distribution, and analysis of an organization’s information assets are explained, demonstrated, and discovered through real business examples, short problem sets, and other methodologies. In addition, students are
challenged with typical problems associated with managing and developing information systems, securing information, aligning systems with business processes, and determining competitive strategies to create a competitive advantage.
BISM 2601H - Business Information Systems (Honors) (3)
Prerequisites: Exit or exemption from all Learning Support and all ESL requirements except
ENSL 0091 and acceptance into the Honors Program This course is BISM 2601 for Honors students.
BUSA 2106 - The Environment of Business (3)
This course is an introduction to the legal, regulatory, political, social, ethical, cultural, environmental, and technological issues which form the context for business. It includes an overview of the impact of demographic diversity on organizations.
BUSA 2106H – The Environment of Business (Honors) (3) Prerequisites: Acceptance into the Honors Program
This course is BUSA 2106 for Honors students.
Chemistry (CHEM)
CHEM 1151 - Survey of Chemistry I(3)
Prerequisites: Exit or exemption from Learning Support mathematics and exit or exemption
from Learning Support reading or all ESL requirements except ENSL 0091
Co-requisites: CHEM 1151L
This course is intended for students in physical education, business, humanities, social sciences, and allied health (Nursing or Dental Hygiene) planning to pursue baccalaureate degrees. The primary topics covered are measurements, nomenclature, atomic bonding, states of matter, solutions, equilibria, acids, bases, and pH. This course lays the foundation for understanding of biochemical processes.
CHEM 1151L - Survey of Chemistry I Laboratory (1) Co-requisites: CHEM 1151
This is a laboratory to accompany CHEM 1151. A minimum of three hours a week is scheduled.
CHEM 1152 - Survey of Chemistry II(3)
Prerequisites: CHEM 1151 and CHEM 1151L or CHEM 1212 and CHEM 1212L, each with a
“C” or better
Co-requisites: CHEM 1152L
This is the second in a two-semester sequence of introductory chemistry. Nursing and dental hygiene students planning to pursue a baccalaureate degree may need to enroll in CHEM 1152. The primary topics are basic functional groups and reactions of organic molecules. Additionally, carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and enzymes are introduced.
CHEM 1152L - Survey of Chemistry II Laboratory (1) Prerequisites: CHEM 1151L with a “C” or better
Co-requisites: CHEM 1152
Laboratory exercises supplement the lecture material of CHEM 1152.
CHEM 1211 - Principles of Chemistry I(3)
Prerequisites: Exit or exemption from Learning Support reading or all ESL requirements except
ENSL 0091
Prerequisite or Co-requisite: MATH 1113 with a “C” or better Co-requisites: CHEM 1211L
This is the first course in a two-semester sequence covering the fundamental principles and applications of chemistry for science majors. Topics to be covered include composition of matter, chemical reactions, stoichiometry, periodic relations, nomenclature, thermochemistry, electronic structure, chemical bonding, molecular geometry, and properties of gases.
CHEM 1211L - Principles of Chemistry I Laboratory (1) Co-requisites: CHEM 1211
This course includes laboratory exercises to supplement the lecture material of CHEM
1211. Students gain hands-on experience in the safe and proper use of materials and equipment common to a laboratory setting. Synthesis, titration, and spectrophotometric analysis are included in the course.
CHEM 1212 - Principles of Chemistry II(3)
Prerequisites: CHEM 1211, CHEM 1211L, and MATH 1113, each with a “C” or better Co-requisites: CHEM 1212L
This is the second course in a two-semester sequence covering the fundamental principles and applications of chemistry for science majors. Topics to be covered include properties of solids and liquids, solutions, chemical kinetics, acid/base reactions, oxidation/reduction reactions, chemical equilibrium, thermodynamics, and electrochemistry.
CHEM 1212L - Principles of Chemistry II Laboratory (1) Co-requisites: CHEM 1212
This course includes laboratory exercises to supplement the lecture material for CHEM 1212. It is a practical course in which students use knowledge from CHEM 1211L and extend their experience in safe and proper laboratory technique. Graphical analysis, pH titration, equilibrium reactions, and kinetics analysis are included in the course.
CHEM 2641 - Fundamental Organic Chemistry I(3)
Prerequisites: CHEM 1212 and CHEM 1212L, each with a “C” or better Co-requisites: CHEM 2641L
This is the first of a two-semester sequence of organic chemistry. It includes an introduction to structure, stereochemistry, mechanism, reactivity, functional groups, and synthesis. This course is intended for students majoring in science, engineering, pre-medicine, pre-dentistry, and pre- pharmacy.
CHEM 2641L – Fundamental Organic Chemistry I Laboratory (1) Co-requisites: CHEM 2641
This is a first semester organic chemistry laboratory to accompany CHEM 2641. There is emphasis on methods for the preparation, isolation, purification, and characterization of organic compounds. A minimum of three hours per week is scheduled.
CHEM 2642 - Fundamental Organic Chemistry II(3)
Prerequisites: CHEM 2641 and CHEM 2641L, each with a “C” or better Co-requisites: CHEM 2642L
This is the second in a two-semester sequence of organic chemistry. Topics include an in-depth study of reaction mechanisms, functional group transformations, and the synthesis of moderately complex molecules by multi-step strategies. The study of molecular spectroscopy is included.
CHEM 2642L – Fundamental Organic Chemistry II Laboratory (1) Co-requisites: CHEM 2642
This is a second semester organic chemistry laboratory to accompany CHEM 2642. There is emphasis on organic synthesis and product analysis. A minimum of three hours per week is
scheduled.
Chinese (CHIN)
CHIN 1001 - Elementary Chinese I (3)
This course is the first in a two-course sequence at the elementary level of Chinese. The course consists of the study of the fundamentals of the language, using Mandarin Chinese as the language of instruction. Emphasis is on oral communication with grammar and vocabulary taught in context, and the cultures of China and Chinese-speaking communities world-wide presented using interactive activities, discussion, and readings. This course is not open to native- speakers, which includes anyone who used the language as his or her principal language of education.
CHIN 1002 - Elementary Chinese II (3)
Prerequisites: Successful completion of CHIN 1001 with a “C” or higher, or placement into
1002
This course is the second in a two-course sequence at the elementary level of Chinese. The course consists of the study of the fundamentals of the language, using Mandarin Chinese as the language of instruction. Emphasis is on oral communication with grammar and vocabulary taught in context, and the cultures of China and Chinese-speaking communities world-wide presented using interactive activities, discussion, and readings. This course is not open to native- speakers, which includes anyone who used the language as his or her principal language of education.
CHIN 2001 - Intermediate Chinese I (3)
Prerequisites: Successful completion of CHIN 1002 with a “C” or higher, or placement into
2001
This course is the first in a two-course sequence at the intermediate level of Chinese. The course consists of the study of the fundamentals of the language, using Chinese as the language of instruction. Emphasis is on oral communication with grammar and vocabulary taught in context, and the cultures of China presented using interactive activities, discussion, and readings. This course is not open to native-speakers, which includes anyone who used the language as his or her principal language of education.
CHIN 2002 - Intermediate Chinese II (3)
Prerequisites: Successful completion of CHIN 2001 with a “C” or higher, or placement into
2002
This course is the second in a two-course sequence at the intermediate level of Chinese. The course consists of the study of the fundamentals of the language, using Chinese as the language of instruction. Emphasis is on oral communication with grammar and vocabulary taught in context, and the cultures of China presented using interactive activities, discussion, and readings. This course is not open to native-speakers, which includes anyone who used the language as his or her principal language of education.
Communication (COMM)
COMM 1100 - Human Communication(3)
Prerequisites: Exit or exemption from Learning Support English and reading or all ESL
requirements
This course provides a broad approach to communication, introducing students to the areas of intrapersonal, interpersonal, small group, organizational, public, and mass communication.
COMM 1201 - Public Speaking(3)
Prerequisites: Exit or exemption from Learning Support English and reading or all ESL
requirements
This is an introductory course in oral communication, stressing the fundamental principles. Special attention is given to critical thinking, global issues, the selection and organization of materials, and the presentation of individual speeches and group deliberations.
COMM 1201H - Public Speaking (Honors)(3)
Prerequisites: Exit or exemption from Learning Support English and reading or all ESL
requirements and acceptance into the Honors Program This course is COMM 1201 for Honors students.
COMM 2105 - Interpersonal Communication(3)
Prerequisites: Exit or exemption from Learning Support English and reading or all ESL
requirements
This course focuses on the opportunity for students to learn and understand the principles, theories and some of the practical applications of effective interpersonal communication and to become sensitive to the relational development of these ideas in various contexts, particularly those involving relationships within families and among co-workers and friends.
COMM 2300 - Business and Professional Communication (3) Prerequisites: COMM 1201
This is an advanced course focusing on the principles to effectively manage communication in a variety of organizational contexts. Emphasis is on effective communication and the preparation of business presentations. Topics include, but are not limited to, interviewing, managing business meetings, and conflict management.
COMM 2900 – Intercultural Communication (3) Prerequisites: COMM 1201
Intercultural Communication is an advanced course focusing on the patterns, dynamics, and worldviews that influence the processes involved in communication within and across different cultural groups. Topics covered will address intercultural communication competence from a variety of perspectives, and will include the role of identity, verbal and nonverbal patterns of communication, as well as an exploration of the skills that can aid in overcoming perceived obstacles to intercultural communication.