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3.00 Credits
This course is an introduction to the basic concepts and practices of producing drawings by Computer Aided Drafting using IBM compatible personal computers and AUTOCAD software. Anticipated benefits of CAD capability would include increased drawing productivity, improved drawing accuracy, simplification of drawing changes and modifications, and enhanced design capabilities. All drawings and details will be related to the Building Construction Technology Program. Prerequisites: BLDG111and BLDG121.
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3.00 Credits
This course is a continuation of the introduction to basic concepts and practices of producing drawings by computer aided drafting using IBMcompatible personal computers and AUTOCAD software. Anticipated benefits of CAD include increased drawing productivity, improved drawing accuracy, simplification of drawing changes and modifications, and enhanced design capabilities. The student will also work on plans for a set of working drawings to an energy, space and cost efficient home common to quality New England construction. Completed preliminaries of a foundation plan, floor plan, door and window schedule, front and side elevation drawings, cross sections, and various sketches will be required for a house design. All drawings and details will be related to the Building Construction Technology Program. Prerequisite: BLDG230.
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2.00 Credits
The student gains both theoretical and practical knowledge in using Precision Estimating for the Windows operating system to estimate large and small residential and commercial construction jobs, including carpentry, sitework, structural steel, and mechanical systems, as practiced in accordance with acceptable industry standards.
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3.00 Credits
This is an introductory course designed to provide students with a basic understanding of the structures and operations of business, and an awareness of social and ethical responsibility as it relates to the environment, consumers, employees, and investors. An appreciation of the global economy will also be explored.
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3.00 Credits
The principles and techniques underlying the successful organization and management of business activities will be covered in this course. Traditional analysis of management principles with the behavioral approach to case studies will be combined. The study includes the management functions of planning, organization, leadership, staffing control, and the decision-making process.
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3.00 Credits
This course develops basic understanding of organizational behavior. The human relations approach is stressed. It includes management philosophy; the organizational climate; motivation, leadership and management; supervision; communication, group participation and other forces in the work environment. Students learn techniques for becoming more effective managers, subordinates, peers or people.
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3.00 Credits
This course is an introduction to the concepts and application of small business management. Content includes contracts, leases, legal aspects of partnerships and corporations, risks, payrolls, inventories, recordkeeping, federal tax law and business law.
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3.00 Credits
This course studies the principles of retailing with emphasis on the development of retail institutions, merchandising, pricing, and contemporary problems of retailers in today's business environment. Prerequisite or corequisite: MKTG125.
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3.00 Credits
This course will introduce and expand upon the basic principles and concepts of team building and self-directed work teams as they pertain to the workplace environment. Through the use of lecture and workshop-type group exercises, the key concepts of how teamwork can influence and benefit the workplace will be explored.
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3.00 Credits
Effective communication is the lifeblood of the organization and the foundation of a successful business career. The potential business professional must master the methods and techniques necessary to utilize facts, make inferences, understand communication strategies, create logical presentations, and develop critical skills in listening, speaking, and writing. The potential business professional must also understand nonverbal, visual, and mass communication. This course helps students polish their business-communication skills by teaching them how to create an error-free electronic portfolio, which will provide students with a job-search tool. The course emphasizes proper business formatting, along with other communication activities and the communication process as it relates to business. Prerequisite: ENGL110.
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