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BUS1011 Management Fundamentals 3 quarter credits Students gain an understanding of the basic ideas of management and how they apply to organizations. Students examine how planning, organizing, controlling, and leading are important for managers. They also compare current management methods and future trends. Students gain an understanding of how to use management skills in all types of careers. Students who have received credit for BUS3011 may not take BUS1011. 3 quarter credits
BUS2012 Leadership Fundamentals 3 quarter credits Students examine the principles of leadership behavior and their application in business and community settings. Students develop and demonstrate awareness of the characteristics, styles, and practices necessary for effective leadership. Students who have received credit for BUS3012 may not take BUS2012. 3 quarter credits
BUS2021 Business Law Fundamentals 3 quarter credits Students explore and articulate the influences on businesses of statutory, contract, and legal entity law. Students evaluate the historical underpinnings and origins of the court system's ability to adjudicate commercial disputes. Students also develop and demonstrate their legal vocabulary, an understanding of core legal concepts, and basic legal research skills. Students who have received credit for BUS3021 may not take BUS2021. 3 quarter credits
BUS2062 Finance Fundamentals 3 quarter credits Students gain and apply finance basics including the time value of money concepts, stock and bond valuation techniques, and capital budgeting processes. Students also demonstrate ways the relationship of domestic and global financial environments affect financial markets. Students who have received credit for BUS3062 may not take BUS2062. 3 quarter credits
COM1150 Introduction to Digital and Information Literacy 6 quarter credits In this course, students build their knowledge of digital and information literacy and technological tools to stay organized, be well-informed, maximize their time, and stand out personally and professionally in the workplace. Students use computers, software, and online tools to effectively complete a task, apply digital tools and organization techniques to effectively create timelines and set priorities, and investigate organizational strategies to maximize productivity, while leveraging information literacy strategies to ensure accuracy and evidence-based support for their work. 6 quarter credits
COM1250 Workplace Communication 6 quarter credits Students consider everyday communication failures and discuss communication best practices to understand how to communicate well. Students build strong communication skills to help them easily share ideas, work with others, and reach their goals. They also connect how these skills can address obstacles and resolve conflict. Lastly, students practice these skills by taking part in different workplace scenarios. 6 quarter credits
COM3700 Conflict Resolution 6 quarter credits In this course, students identify and analyze the factors that promote conflict and apply the fundamental skills and tools used to resolve conflict in personal and professional situations. 6 quarter credits
COM4100 Media and Culture 6 quarter credits In this course, students analyze communication processes and the influence of mass media and social media on society. Students assess key economic, political, ethical, and social issues in intrapersonal, interpersonal and mass communication; and develop skills needed to critically consume and produce media. 6 quarter credits
ECO1150 Personal Economics: Introduction to Financial Planning 6 quarter credits In this course, students investigate key concepts of economics and personal finance. Students gain the knowledge and skills necessary to leverage analysis tools, as well as economic reasoning and planning skills. 6 quarter credits
ENG1001 Essential Writing Skills 6 quarter credits Students gain an understanding of the essential academic skills of writing and reading. Students familiarize themselves with grammar, punctuation, sentence structure, and word choice, and develop reading comprehension skills. In addition, students gain an introduction to the writing process and apply it to academic writing. 6 quarter credits
ENG1250 Introduction to Technical and Business Writing 6 quarter credits In this course, students discover how to harness the power of words in a professional environment. Students focus on the fundamentals of business and technical writing to understand how to write for a variety of purposes. Students also gain the skills necessary to craft a clear and targeted message for any audience. 6 quarter credits
IT1170 Goals and Ethics for the IT Professional 6 quarter credits Students analyze core enterprise organizations, business processes, and information technology infrastructures. Students apply their knowledge of the relationships between an enterprise organization's business and information technology goals with IT operational models. IT ethical principles integrated throughout the class include examination of IT codes of ethics, ethical issues involving the use of employer resources, and examination of web technology and cybercrime. Students who have received credit for IT3170 may not take IT1170. 6 quarter credits
MAT1050 College Algebra 6 quarter credits Students in this course evaluate and perform linear, exponential, logarithmic, and other mathematical functions that include algebraic, graphic, and numeric properties. Students then apply these concepts to the social and natural sciences, business, and everyday life. 6 quarter credits
MAT1200 Pre-Calculus 6 quarter credits Students use technology; modeling; and algebraic, graphical, and numerical methods to solve problems involving polynomial, exponential, logarithmic, and trigonometric functions. Students use trigonometric formulas, polar coordinates, and vectors to solve plane geometry problems and explore how linear equations can be used to model and solve real-world problems. Prerequisite(s): MAT1050 6 quarter credits
MAT2001 Statistical Reasoning 6 quarter credits This course introduces fundamental concepts of elementary statistics, including descriptive statistics, methods of counting, probability distributions, approximations, estimation, and hypothesis testing. Students use these concepts to apply and interpret statistical results. Students may earn credit for either MAT2001 or MAT2002, but not both. 6 quarter credits
MAT2200 Calculus 6 quarter credits Students in this course gain an understanding of the history of social work. Students investigate theoretical frameworks and generalist practice to understand domestic social policies and social welfare programs. Students build an understanding and competence in advocating, leading, and planning concerning issues of economic and human rights for children, youth, adults, families, communities, and organizations. For BSW students only. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer except by coursework from a CSWE-accredited program. Prerequisite(s): MAT1200 6 quarter credits
PHI3200 Ethics in Health Care 6 quarter credits Students in this course gain a better understanding of the ethical issues associated with the health care profession and the conceptual framework health care professionals use to make ethical decisions. Students examine current and emerging ethical health care issues related to the various stages of the lifecycle and the quality of life. Students also explore ethical issues associated with patient care from the perspectives of various health care professionals, including physicians, nurses, and administrators through the use of authentic, real-world examples. 6 quarter credits
SOC2400 Health and Illness in Social Context 6 quarter credits Students apply a sociological perspective to gain an understanding of health, illness, health care delivery, and health care policy. Students analyze the social determinants of health; the meaning and experience of illness; and key issues surrounding bioethics, health care technologies, and environmental and public health. Students also compare different societal approaches to health, illness, and health care systems. 6 quarter credits

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