2012 - 2013 catalog - Delta College

LWT 254W Research Methods 2 Sem Hrs
Prerequisite: LWT 251 or Instructor Permission. Supervises student
activities on research projects identified on an individual or smallgroup
basis. Highlights the research process while providing hands
on opportunities to design a research study, to collect and analyze
data, and to submit an abstract for consideration for presentation at a
regional/national conference. Emphasizes research in the health and
fitness fields including, but not limited to, exercise physiology, nutrition,
body composition, exercise adherence and sport competitions. (30-0)
LWT 255 Health Fitness Management and
Promotion
3 Sem Hrs
Introduces and explores the different and interesting settings in which
health and fitness educators practice and the job responsibilities and
opportunities within each of those settings. Emphasizes application,
skill development, and professional identity and direction in health
promotion occupations. (45-0)
LWT 260 Health Fitness Experience 5 Sem Hrs
Prerequisite: LWT 210, LWT 230, LWT 240, LWT 251, and LWT 255.
Introduces Health Fitness Education and Promotion students to “on the
job” experiences within the Health Promotion field. Includes exercise
prescription, health education, health promotion administration and
program development in the 300-hour internship experience. Students
must have current CPR certification. (9-80)
LWT 266 Teaching of Elementary Physical
Education
3 Sem Hrs
For prospective teachers; deals with curriculum development, principles,
methods and materials used in conjunction with the teaching of physical
education in th elementary schools. (45-0)
LWT 290-299 Special Projects in Lifelong
Wellness Theory
Management
MGT 110 Business Mathematics 3 Sem Hrs
Prerequisite: MATH LEVEL 3. Covers principles necessary for an
understanding of math of the business world. Includes various methods
of computing interest and bank discounts; installment buying; F.I.C.A.
Federal Income Taxes and other payroll deductions; markup, cost and
selling prices; various wage payment systems; sales and property taxes;
insurance; measures of central tendency; and an introduction to the
metric system. (45-0)
MGT 143 Principles of Advertising 3 Sem Hrs
Provides a broad view of advertising from the marketing and consumer
point of view. Historical background, economic and social aspects,
roles of advertising, advertising stages, target marketing, media, using
selected behavioral science information in advertising, and obtaining
proper advertising appeal are included. (45-0)
MGT 145 Principles of Sales 3 Sem Hrs
Emphasizes the marketing concept and the importance of personal
selling for those engaged in the marketing of products, services or
ideas. Includes an analysis of the steps in a sales proposal. Classroom
presentations by students required. (45-0)
MGT 151 Visual Merchandising 3 Sem Hrs
Explores display as a major component of sales promotion. Studies
color and basic design principles in terms of their application to display.
Analyzes functions, types, and tools of display. Designs and coordinates
windows and interior displays. Covers steps in planning and coordination
sales promotions. Emphasizes planning, producing and evaluating
effective visual displays. (45-0)
MGT 152 Textiles 3 Sem Hrs
Studies natural and man-made fibers, their properties and unique
characteristics. Identifies fabrics used in wearing apparel and interior
design; fabric production, performance and use; final processes and
finishes; the study of weaves, pattern and color. (45-0)
MGT 153HW Introduction to Business - Honors 3 Sem Hrs
Prerequisites. READING LEVEL 5 or 5B and WRITING LEVEL 4 or 4B and
permission of the Honors Office. Clarifies the role of business in modern
society both domestic and international. Includes an overview of the
American business environment, forms of business ownership, obtaining
and managing financial resources, management of organizations and
human resources, and current issues in the free enterprise system.
Provides opportunities to engage in independent intellectual inquiry
to foster deeper learning. (45-0)
MGT 153W Introduction to Business 3 Sem Hrs
Clarifies the role of business in modern society both domestic
and international. Includes an overview of the American business
environment, forms of business ownership, obtaining and managing
financial resources, management of organizations and human resources,
and current issues in the free enterprise system. (45-0)
MGT 157 Principles of Merchandising 3 Sem Hrs
Studies merchandising, with an emphasis on contemporary designers and
issues. Explores primary, secondary, and consumer markets. Discusses
merchandise characteristics, planning and profitability. Addresses
technology in the merchandising environment. (45-0)
MGT 243 Principles of Marketing 3 Sem Hrs
Prerequisite: CST 147. MGT 153 is recommended. Provides an
understanding and interpretation of the marketing system and its
importance in the economy and the place of the marketing function
in business management. Establishes a basic understanding of the
psychological, environmental, and managerial functions and presents
processes that are employed in contemporary marketing. (45-0)
MGT 245 Principles of Management 3 Sem Hrs
Prerequisite: MGT 153 is recommended. Discusses theories of
management practices and explains fundamentals of administrative,
executive, and staff management. Emphasizes the management functions
of planning, organizing, directing, controlling, as well as preparation
of information required for decision making. Covers the analysis of
management problems and the synthesis of solutions. (45-0)
MGT 247 Principles of Retailing 3 Sem Hrs
Prequisite: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in CST 147. MGT 153
is recommended. Discusses store location, organization structure, and
retail personnel management in detail. Presents merchandising policies
and budgets, and buying and pricing merchandise. Presents in some
detail retail advertising, personal selling, customer services, and loss
prevention. Discusses the scope of the retailing industry, requirement
of retail management as well as careers in retailing. (45-0)
MGT 248 Principles of Buying for Resale 3 Sem Hrs
Prerequisite: MGT 110. MGT 247 is recommended. Explores the buying
function in retailing and wholesaling in depth. Covers the principles
of foreign and domestic vendor location and the legality and ethics
in the buyer-vendor relationship. Studies the factors determining
merchandise selection, including consumer analysis, building model
stocks, and estimating sales potential. Studies merchandising expense
control factors, manual and computer inventory control systems, as
they relate to buying. (45-0)
MGT 251W Business Law I 3 Sem Hrs
This course provides a comprehensive study of both state and federal
court systems, and the relationships of the participants in a lawsuit,
including judges, juries, litigants, witnesses and attorneys. Particular
areas of business law that are studied in the context noted above include
tort law, contract law, agency law, and the law of personal property and
bailments. (45-0)
MGT 252 Business Law II 3 Sem Hrs
Prerequisite: MGT 251 or permission of instructor. This course provides
a continued study of court systems, with emphasis in specialized areas
of business law including sales law, commercial paper law, secured
transactions and bankruptcy law, real property law and corporation
law. The Uniform Commercial Code and recent consumer protection
legislation are stressed. (45-0)
Delta College 2012-2013
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