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3.00 Credits
Designed to appeal to all students regardless of program major. Introduces students to basic investing principles by examining the security selection process. A careful examination of risk-free, debt, equity, and real estate asset classes leads to students selecting securities and mutual funds to build an investment portfolio. The mechanics of setting up accounts, the buying and selling of securities, and the tax aspects of various accounts are also discussed.
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3.00 Credits
This course is designed to appeal to all students regardless of program major. Everyday financial concerns are examined including obtaining and managing credit, buying insurance, and financing the purchase of a car or home. Longer-term goals such as saving for college tuition and retirement are also explored. The use of stocks, bonds, and mutual funds to reach these objectives is also examined. The tax implications of financial decisions are also examined.
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3.00 Credits
This course introduces students to the financing of the modern business enterprise. Topics include financial statement analysis, working capital management, capital accumulation and budgeting, the valuation of securities, and global financial principles. Prerequisites: BAC 131 and BBA 131
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4.00 Credits
Introduction to biotechnology for everybody. Investigates the science of biotechnology and its applications in fields of human endeavor, and the ethical implications of this rapidly-expanding technology. Course topics include: crime scene forensics; genetically modified organisms; stem cell research; gene therapy; medical diagnosis and genetic screening; and bioterrorism, among others. Especially relevant for non-scientists interested in medicine, law, journalism, or education. Integrated lecture and lab gives students the opportunity to have hands-on experience in biotechnology techniques. Prerequisites: Completion of ENG 081 or a placement test score that allows enrollment in ENG 131
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4.00 Credits
Introduces principles of evolution and animal behavior (including human). Considers genetic, physiological, and evolutionary explanations of behaviors. Topics include evolution and natural selection, genetic inheritance, DNA structure and function, basic cell structure and function, innate behaviors, learning, motivation, communication, aggression, sexual behavior, territoriality, play, vestigial behaviors, selfishness, and altruism. This course is for students in all fields of study who wish to learn about the revolutionary contributions of behavioral and evolutionary biology. Four hours of lecture per week; no laboratory. Prerequisites: A Reading test score sufficient to allow placement into ENG 131 or Satisfactory (S) completion of ENG 081.
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5.00 Credits
(5 Credit Hours) BIO 134 is a comprehensive study of all body systems in the time-frame of a one-semester course. Emphasis is on how chemisty, cell biology, and specific anatomy permit the specific functioning of organs and systems. While this course is designed to meet the requirements of several Allied Health curricula, it does not substitute for the BIO 233/234 required by the Nursing, Respiratory Therapist, Sugical Technologist, Radiographer and Physical Therapist programs at HFCC. Four hours of lecture and two hours of lab per week.
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4.00 Credits
(4 Credit Hours) A general microbiology course specifically designed to meet the needs of health service personnel who don't need the extensive laboratory experience involved in BIO 251. Emphasis is on the biology of microbes, epidemiology and disease transmission, sterile techniques, basics of immunity, the microbiology of wounds, and current regulations regarding blood-borne pathogens and biohazardous wastes. Three hours of lecture and two hours of lab per week. Prerequisites: A Reading test score sufficient to allow placement into ENG 131 or Satisfactory (S) completion of ENG 081.
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3.00 Credits
Environmental Science is an interdisciplinary study, combining ideas and information from the natural sciences (such as biology, chemistry, and geology) and the social sciences (such as economics, politics, and ethics) to present a general idea of how nature works and how everything in nature is interconnected. Current environmental concerns are discussed. Human modification of natural systems and strategies for promoting environmental health are emphasized. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisites: A Reading test score sufficient to allow placement into ENG 131 or Satisfactory (S) completion of ENG 081.
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2.00 Credits
Current environmental concerns are investigated. Included are field trips to local sites during the lab period. Particular focus will be given to the Rouge River watershed. This course meets for three hours of lab work per week. Suggested Co-requisite: BIO 138
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4.00 Credits
Introduces all fields of plant biology and the diversity of plant life inhabiting the biosphere. Included are field trips to local natural areas to study plant ecology and laboratory experiments in plant genetics and plant physiology. Topics of current environmental concern relating to botany are covered. Three hours of lecture and four hours of lab per week. Prerequisites: BIO 131 or BIO 150 or BIO 152 or equivalent (with a grade of C or better) Note: Offered occasionally depending on student demand.
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