Summer/Fall 2011 Credit Class Schedule - Kirkwood Community ...

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS . summer & Fall 2011 . Kirkwood Credit Class Schedule
Business Law I 3
> BUS-185
Surveys the general source of law and structure
of the American legal system. Students learn
basic principles of tort law, administrative law,
constitutional law and contract law with an
emphasis on business applications.
(3/0/0/0); ASE Code: A
Professionalism: BPA 1
> BUS-190
Develops and recognizes leadership and
teamwork utilizing a student professional
organization, Business Professionals of
America (BPA). Special emphasis is placed on
leadership development activities. Students
are provided the opportunity to participate in
state and national business competitions, earn
awards, perform community service and seek
local, state and national office. This course may
be repeated for credit.
(1/0/0/0); ASE Code: B
Professionalism: SIFE 1
> BUS-191
Develops and recognizes leadership and team
building skills of students seeking to make a
difference in business and impact the world.
Students In Free Enterprise (SIFE) members
earn awards and scholarships by developing,
leading and engaging in projects designed to
positively impact their local, regional, national
and international communities. Develops skills
to help students gain a competitive edge in the
professional world by participating in regional
and national competitions, and networking
with local, national and international
organizations. This course may be repeated for
1 or 2 credit hours.
(1/0/0/0); ASE Code: B
Professionalism: DECA 1
> BUS-192
Develops and recognizes leadership and
teamwork utilizing a student professional
organization, Delta Epsilon Chi Association
(DECA). Special emphasis is placed on
leadership development activities. Students
are provided the opportunity to participate in
state and national business competitions, earn
awards, perform community service and seek
local, state and national office. This course may
be repeated for credit.
(1/0/0/0); ASE Code: B
Employment Search/Workplace
Success 1
> BUS-290
Provides students with an understanding of the
job-seeking process including resumes and
interviews.
(1/0/0/0); ASE Code: B
78
Business Administration Capstone
> BUS-294
1
Serves as a capstone for Business
Administration majors. Students develop a
leadership/employment portfolio to
demonstrate achievement of program goals.
(1/0/0/0); ASE Code: A
Internship 0.5–9
> BUS-932
Provides an opportunity to receive experience
through on-the-job training in an approved
business establishment. Valuable learning
experiences are structured by the program
coordinator and the training sponsor.
(0/0/0/2-36); ASE Code: A
CHM
CHEMISTRY
Intro to Chemistry 3
> CHM-110
Introduces chemistry to those with little or no
previous background in chemistry and is
preparatory for further course work in
chemistry including Intro to Organic &
Biochemistry for Nursing students. The course
includes a study of chemical structure and
bonding, measurements, periodic table,
nuclear chemistry weight/volume relationships
in chemical reactions, and solution chemistry.
(3/0/0/0); ASE Code: A
Note: The lab is optional.
Intro to Chemistry Laboratory 1
> CHM-111
Laboratory to accompany CHM-110.
(0/2/0/0); ASE Code: A; Coreq: CHM-110
General Chemistry I 4
> CHM-165
Studies the basic principles of inorganic
chemistry with emphasis on such concepts as
measurements and problem solving, chemical
reactions and equations, stoichiometry, atomic
structure and nuclear chemistry, periodicity,
chemical bonding, kinetic molecular theory
and gas laws, and the structure and properties
of matter.
(3/2/0/0); ASE Code: A; Prereq: CHM-110, MAT-102
or MAT-138
General Chemistry II 4
> CHM-175
Studies colligative properties along with
thermodynamics and kinetics, chemical
equilibrium, electrochemistry, acids, bases and
complex ions, and an introduction to organic
chemistry.
(3/2/0/0); ASE Code: A; Prereq: CHM-165
Organic Chemistry I
> CHM-262
4.5
Introduces the theory and practice of organic
chemistry with emphasis on the chemistry of
functional groups. Areas stressed are
nomenclature, stereoisomerism, chemical
bonding, reaction mechanisms, the
characterization of hydrocarbons, alkyl halides
and alcohols. The laboratory stresses
development of appropriate organic chemistry
separation, isolation and synthetic techniques.
(3/3/0/0); ASE Code: A; Prereq: CHM-175
Independent Study 1–1.5
> CHM-928
Provides readings, papers and basic research
or other projects under the individual guidance
of a staff member.
(0/2-3/0/0); ASE Code: A
Note: Permission of instructor and dean.
CIS
COMPUTER INFO SYSTEMS
Intro to Program Logic/Language 4
> CIS-126
Introduces beginning programming students
to basic computer programming concepts.
Covers principles of program logic and design
using both procedural and object-oriented
techniques. Students design, code and test
computer programs using well-structured
programming logic.
(3/2/0/0); ASE Code: A; Coreq: MAT-062
Programming Concepts
> CIS-128
3
Introduces computer programming, including
the technical aspects of designing and coding
computer programs to accomplish business
objectives, and how this technology fits into
companies’ overall information systems
needs. Explores application software
development and explains basic programming
logic structures, facilitating successful
designing, coding and testing.
(2/2/0/0); ASE Code: B
Microcomputer Operating Systems 3
> CIS-135
Introduces and familiarizes students with a
variety of PC-based operating systems. The
systems include DOS, Windows, UNIX and
LINUX. The respective strengths of the
operating environments are reviewed, along
with the approaches used in providing systems
management and software development
support capabilities.
(3/0/0/0); ASE Code: B
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