2005-2007 Catalog - University of Arkansas at Monticello

BIOL 4673 Pharmacology
3 credits: 3 hours lecture
Prerequisite: Junior or senior standing and
approval of the instructor and Dean of Mathematical
and Natural Sciences
Study of the response of living organisms to
drugs.
BIOL 4683 Pathophysiology
3 credits: 3 hours lecture
Prerequisites: BIOL 3553; BIOL 2243/2301 or BIOL
4634
Introduction to the physiological basis of the
disease process. Annual spring offering.
BIOL 469V Senior Research
Variable credit
Prerequisites: 20 hours of biology, 8 hours of
chemistry, Senior standing, and approval of a
project proposal by the school dean.
NOTE: Open only to biology majors and minors.
May be repeated for a maximum of 6 hours of
credit. Literature search and laboratory and/or
field work on individual research projects.
BIOL 4711 Seminar in Classroom Teaching
1 credit: 1 hour arranged conference
Prerequisites: 16 hours of biology and enrollment
in SCED 3663.
Evaluation and critique of classroom teaching
including topic selection, instructional materials,
and test design and evaluation.
BIOL 4724 Aquatic Biology
4 credits: 3 hours lecture and 3 hours of
laboratory
Prerequisites: BIOL 1153, BIOL 1161; six hours of
chemistry
Chemical and biological studies of aquatic
environments with emphasis on the geological
and hydrological features of lakes and streams.
BIOL 4741 Biology Seminar
1 credit: 1 hour lecture
Prerequisites: 20 hours of biology
A research course covering methods for writing
papers and conducting public presentations on topics
from the biological sciences. Annual fall offering.
BIOL 4753 Selected Topics in Biology
3 credits: 3 hours lecture
Prerequisites: Junior or senior standing and
approval of the instructor and Dean of Mathematical
and Natural Sciences
Selected topics in biology.
BIOL 479V Independent Study in Biology
Variable credit
Consult the Independent Study Courses
subheading in the Academic Regulations section
of this catalog for prerequisites and description.
BUS
(Business)
BUS 1013 Tech Business Communications
3 Credits
Prerequisites: BUS 2003 and BUS 1203
Tech Business Communications covers the
principles of effective oral and written communications
in a business office. Topics include:
verbal/nonverbal, writing, reading, and listening
skills as well as psychological principles and
employment skills involved in effective business
communications.
BUS 1103 Tech Business Mathematics
3 Credits
Prerequisites: MAT 1203 or MATH 0143 or 37 or above
on the ASSET or equivalent placement test score
Tech Business Mathematics provides training in
the fundamentals of math and in problem solving
situations and financial management including
percentages, payroll and taxes, insurance,
statistics, and graphs. This course also provides
instruction in using algebraic principles to solve
business problems.
BUS 1113 Tech Business Machines
3 Credits
Tech Business Machines is designed to provide
opportunities to learn employable skills using
machines found in business offices including
reprographics. Emphasis is placed on both speed
and accuracy through touch operation of ten-key
keypads. One hour directed study lab included.
BUS 1123 Tech Accounting I
3 Credits
Prerequisite or Corequisite: MAT 1203 or MATH
0143 or 37 or above on the ASSET or equivalent
placement test score
Fundamental accounting concepts and procedures
for sole proprietorships. Includes journalizing and
posting transactions, preparing trial balances,
worksheets, and financial statements. Emphasis
given to cash, banking, payroll procedures, sales,
purchases, and accounts receivables/payables.
Simulated accounting activities offer decisionmaking
opportunities encountered in the business
world. One hour directed study lab included.
BUS 1203 Tech Keyboarding
3 Credits
Tech Keyboarding provides training in the touch
operation of the alphanumeric keyboard as well as
skills necessary to process documents using word
processing software. Microsoft Word for Windows
is used to provide opportunity for development of
basic skills through drills for speed and accuracy.
Formatting of basic business documents is
integral. One hour directed study lab included.
BUS 1213 Tech Keyboarding Applications
3 Credits
Prerequisite: BUS 1203
Tech Keyboarding Applications provides training
in the refinement of the operation of alphanumeric
keyboards. Production work includes letters,
memos, reports, business forms, tables, and
administrative and employment communications.
Skill development through drills for speed and
accuracy control continues as an integral part of
the class. This course builds production skills
necessary to use software to operate computers
with speed and accuracy. One hour directed study
lab included.
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