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Research projects typically involve advanced experimental work and
submission of a paper. Projects are assigned with intent to produce
publishable data and results. Permission of Division Chair and Vice
President for Academic Affairs. Offered every semester.
BIO 420/CS 420 Introduction to 3 sem. hrs.
Bioinformatics
Bioinformatics is the application of computer power to problems in
biology and medicine. In this course we will learn to use many of the
tools of bioinformatics, including genome databases, BLAST
searcher, DNA analysis software, and protein structure modeling.
Biology majors will do a project which relates to one of their upperlevel
biology classes. CS students will complete a project involving
programming or another CS activity.
BUSINESS (BUS)
BUS 101 Introduction to Financial I 3 sem. hrs.
Accounting
The study of the recognition, measurement and disclosure concepts
underlying the financial statements according to Generally Accepted
Accounting Principles. This course emphasizes the accounting
process from journal entries to the preparation of financial statements.
Additional topics include: accounting for cash, accounts
receivable, inventory, long-term assets, current liabilities and ratio
analysis of financial statements. Offered fall and spring semesters.
BUS 102 Introduction to Financial 3 sem. hrs.
Accounting II
The first half of the course is a continuation of financial accounting
including analysis and preparation of adjusting entries and worksheets;
accounting for long-term liabilities and equity; and preparation
and analysis of cash flow statements. Prerequisite:
Prerequisite: BUS 101.
Offered fall and spring semesters.
BUS 106 Electronic Spreadsheet 1 sem. hr.
Applications
Introduction to the development, use, and application of an electronic
spreadsheet in business analysis and decision making. The course
emphasizes hands-on experience with applying the electronic
spreadsheet. Offered fall and spring semesters.
BUS 107 Electronic Slideshow 1 sem. hr.
Applications
Introduction to the development, use, and application of an electronic
slideshow in business analysis and decision making. The course
emphasizes hands-on experience with applying the electronic
slideshow. Offered fall and spring semesters.
BUS 108 Electronic Database 1 sem. hr.
Applications
Introduction to the development, use, and application of an electronic
database in business analysis and decision making. The course
emphasizes hands-on experience with applying the database
slideshow. Offered every fall and spring semesters.
BUS 125 Introduction to Business 3 sem. hrs.
A survey course that introduces the student to the business enterprise
(profit and not-for-profit) the role of the business enterprise in society,
and the functional areas of business, including accounting,
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finance, marketing, and management. Students will examine the
legal, moral and ethical role of a business enterprise, the marketing
of products and services, production and operations management
and control, managerial decision-making and the international
environment of business. Students will explore opportunities in
business. Upon completion, the student should have a basic foundation
for continuing the study of the common professional components
of business and study in a major business discipline.
Offered fall semester.
BUS 210 Managerial Accounting 3 sem. hrs.
A study of accounting from the manager's viewpoint. This course
emphasizes budgeting, cost-volume-profit analysis, planning for
capital acquisitions, and various cost accounting systems for decision-making.
(Replaces BUS 301) Prerequisite: BUS 101. Offered
every fall semester and spring semesters.
BUS 211 Intermediate Accounting I 3 sem. hrs.
The study of advanced basic theory and problems in corporation
accounting including the continued study of valuation problems on
the balance sheet and income statement. Specific areas of study
include: accounts receivable, inventory methods and revenue recognition.
Prerequisites: BUS 102, offered fall semesters.
BUS 212 Intermediate Accounting I 3 sem. hrs.
A continuation of BUS 211. The study of advanced basic theory and
problems in corporation accounting including the following items on
the balance sheet: long term assets, investments, leases and bonds.
Additional topics include: accounting for income taxes, earnings per
share and the analysis of the cash flow statement. Prerequisites: BUS
211, offered spring semesters.
BUS 216 Principles of Marketing 3 sem. hrs.
Introduction to basic concepts and principles of marketing management.
Topics include market identification and analysis, product
planning and development, and pricing, promotion, and distribution
strategies. Offered fall and spring semesters.
BUS 218 Investor Relations 3 sem. hrs.
This course provides a broad overview of a corporation's financial
reporting function and the financial environment in which the corporation
operates. The course emphasizes understanding of financial
information (what the numbers mean, not how they are collected),
and how to communicate that information to interested corporate
stakeholders including shareholders, employees and the investment
community. Offered spring semesters, odd years.
BUS 220 Quantitative Methods I, 3 sem. hrs.
Statistics
Application of statistical methods and analytical skills to real-world
decision-making processes in the area of Business and Economics.
Seeking solutions to business problems emphasizing the interpretation
of data using the tools of statistical analysis coupled with applied
computer techniques. Prerequisite: MATH 155 or higher. BUS 106.
Offered fall and spring semesters
BUS 221 Business Finance 3 sem. hrs.
Financial problems in the organization of business enterprises; internal
financial management; financial analysis; budgets and financial
planning; management of current and fixed capital; external financial
management; characteristics of stocks and bonds; marketing of