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5.00 Credits
Introduces the fundamental principles of microbiology with a survey of prokaryotic, eukaryotic, and viral microorganisms. Lecture covers microbial cell structure, nutrition, growth, control of growth, metabolism, genetics, evolution, epidemiology, infection, transmission and pathogenesis, and interactions with host organisms. Antimicrobial resistance and other relevant current issues will be discussed, as well as real-world applications, including food and beverage production. Experiments in lab will develop student competence in in microscopy, aseptic technique, as well as in culturing, staining, enumeration, identification, isolation, safe handling and biochemical testing of microorganisms. This course is intended for students majoring in biology & the sciences, including professional (pre-med, pre-pharm, pre-vet, pre-grad, etc). This course aligns with American Microbiology Society curriculum guidelines.
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4.00 Credits
Introduces students to the fundamentals of ecology, focusing on the study of organisms in relation to their physical and biological environment. The course includes a survey of individual, population, community, and ecosystem level ecology. Theoretical, empirical and applied ecology will be discussed. Activities may include discussion, group activities, guest speakers, films and field trips. Labs will reinforce lecture content and provide students with research skills including use of primary literature, experimental design, data analysis and interpretation. Prereq: BIOL 1154 (required) MATH 1103 (recommended).
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4.00 Credits
Introduces software applications designed to increase personal and organizational productivity. Applications include Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Other topics include a survey of open-source content management systems, relational databases, web analytic tools, computer security, safety, ethics, and privacy concerns.
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3.00 Credits
Presents an overview of the role of business in society. Topics include the historical perspective, the economy, global dimensions of business, ethics and social responsibility, and the various forms of business organizations. Various disciplines of business (accounting, finance, information systems, marketing, operations, etc.) are also introduced in the overall context of the enterprise.
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3.00 Credits
Defines customer service and demonstrates the importance of delivering effective customer service. Topics covered include the financial impact of customer service delivery, skills for developing customer service over the phone, in person, in writing, and electronically. Experiential exercises promote skills for assessing customer service and handling escalated situations.
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3.00 Credits
Introduces the principles and practices of professional selling. Learn to be a true problem solver and discoverer of customer needs. Creatively match benefit statements to deliver customer satisfaction. Learn how to organize and develop leads into sales. Deliver goods, services, and ideas beyond customer expectations, while maintaining a positive and enjoyable attitude. Polish presentation skills, learn networking, timing, and other essentials. The who, what, when, and why of selling today.
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3.00 Credits
Presents students with basic mathematics that can be applied to business situations. Course includes brief review of basic arithmetic as a foundation for course concepts including the application of interest rates, discounts, depreciation, consumer loans, mortgages, insurance, stocks and bonds, financial statements, annuities, present and future value, and the concept of sinking funds. Prerequisites: MATH 0740.
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3.00 Credits
Examines issues related to ethics in business and their relationship and impact upon society, the economy, and environment. Students will increase their awareness in making decisions based upon ethical judgments. Students will examine the roles, responsibilities, and conflicts of business management in the context of organizational ethics.
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3.00 Credits
Examines human behavior and interaction in the organization. Emphasis is placed on developing more productive working relationships, and achieving desired results. Topics include: employer/employee relations, communication techniques, conflict management, work force diversity, and developing and managing effective teams, motivation, training, and development, talent management, developing leaders, and performance management.
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3.00 Credits
Presents the evolving nature of Human Resource professionals' role in organizations. Topics include the strategic, administrative, and operational roles of Human Resource professionals, the strategic planning process, assessing internal and external environment of organization, measuring HR strategic contributions, examining ethical challenges, and formulating policies and creating implementation process in responding to legislative and regulatory environment.
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