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

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS . summer & Fall 2011 . Kirkwood Credit Class Schedule
L4 ELA Writing 3
> ESI-063
Continues practice in the formation of English
sentences, paragraphs, and reports for nonnative
speakers of English at an advanced
intermediate level. Provides practice in writing
structure, and using English vocabulary in
writing. Emphasizes academic report structure
and conventions.
(3/0/0/0); ASE Code: D; Prereq: ESI-037
L4 ELA Grammar and Usage 3
> ESI-064
Continues practice in English grammar for nonnative
speakers of English at the advanced
intermediate level. Provides practice in using
English grammar fluently in writing, reading
and speaking. Emphasizes grammar in
applications.
(3/0/0/0); ASE Code: D; Prereq: ESI-038
L4 ELA Reading and Vocabulary
> ESI-068
3
Practice in reading and vocabulary
development at the advanced intermediate
level. Emphasizes more subtle vocabulary and
comprehension for academic settings.
(3/0/0/0); ASE Code: D; Prereq: ESI-042
L4 ELA Presentations 3
> ESI-069
Prepares non-native speakers of English for
academic communication skills, including
presentations. Provides opportunity to practice
academic skills, emphasizing presentation and
other skills, at the advanced intermediate level.
(3/0/0/0); ASE Code: D; Prereq: ESI-040
L5 ELA Culture and Conversation 3
> ESI-090
Continues practice in conversation in English
for non-native speakers of English at the
beginning advanced level. Provides practice in
speaking in formal and informal language
settings. Exposes students to English culture
and cultural expectations in conversation and
oral interaction.
(3/0/0/0); ASE Code: D; Prereq: ESI-062
Independent Study 1–3
> ESI-928
Allows the student to pursue a special
concentration of study under the guidance of a
faculty member. Requires an independent
study contract.
(0/2-6/0/0); ASE Code: A
Note: Requires approval of supervising faculty
member and dean
88
English Lang Acq Spec Topics 1–12
> ESI-949
Develops English language skills in a classroom
setting, in reading, writing, communication,
grammar and/or for special purposes.
(1-12/0/0/0); ASE Code: D
EXS
EXERCISE SCIENCE
Exercise Physiology 4
> EXS-280
Defines exercise through the study of
neuromuscular physiology, metabolism,
exercise endocrinology, cardiometabolic
response, environmental adaptation and
optimized physical performance. Examines
physiological response to various modes of
exercise through laboratory activities and
culminates with an original research project.
Intended for students pursuing health-related
careers, health pre-professional programs or
those who have an interest in the effects of
exercise on the human body.
(3/2/0/0); ASE Code: A; Prereq: BIO-173 or both
BIO-177 & BIO-180
FIN
FINANCE
Principles of Banking 3
> FIN-101
Presents the fundamentals of bank functions in
a descriptive fashion so that beginning bankers
can view their chosen profession in a broad
perspective.
(3/0/0/0); ASE Code: A
Money and Banking 3
> FIN-110
Presents a fundamental treatment of how
money functions in the U.S. and world
economies. Topics include the concept of
money supply and the role the bank plays as a
money creator and participant in the nation’s
payment mechanism.
(3/0/0/0); ASE Code: B
Personal Finance 3
> FIN-121
Provides a comprehensive examination of the
concepts and principles of personal finance
and offers solid strategies for successful
management and planning. Students learn
planning, analyzing and controlling financial
resources, and develop the knowledge and
skills necessary to take advantage of favorable
financial opportunities, resolve personal
financial problems, achieve self-satisfaction
and strive towards financial security.
(3/0/0/0); ASE Code: A
Entrepreneurial Finance 3
> FIN-123
Provides the financial tools necessary for
successful entrepreneurs. Focuses on basic
accounting principles, project start-up costs,
budgets and cash flow projections. Includes
financial statements, ratios and funding for
starting a business. QuickBooks is used to
prepare budgets and financial statements.
(3/0/0/0); ASE Code: A; Prereq: MGT-300
Note: MGT-300 can also be taken as a corequisite
Principles of Finance 3
> FIN-130
Examines the tools and techniques used in the
world of finance. Students are introduced to
basic financial concepts such as time value of
money, asset valuation, risk analysis and return
on investment. Evaluation and decisionmaking
techniques are used as they pertain to
financial management in various business
situations.
(3/0/0/0); ASE Code: A; Prereq: ACC-152, MAT-140
Residential Mortgage Lending 2
> FIN-178
Reviews the steps in originating, processing
and closing a mortgage loan. Examines the
differences between FHA, VA and conventional
loans; key regulations affecting residential
mortgages such as Truth-in-Lending and
RESPA; and basic features of AMLs, GPMs and
other alternative mortgage loans.
(2/0/0/0); ASE Code: B
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