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Biology - Business
BIO 202—Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy
3 lect., 3 lab., 4 cr. (Spring)
The morphology, physiology, evolutionary
development, and adaptations of major organ
systems in vertebrate animals are studied. Laboratory
work includes histology and dissection of vertebrate
animals.
Prerequisite: one year of biological science. including
BIO 101
BIO 204—General Botany
3 lect., 3 lab., 4 cr. (Spring)
This is a general botany course that will study plant
morphology and physiology of herbaceous and
woody plant divisions within the plant kingdom as
well as other related plant-like organisms. Topics
covered include plant structure and function, plant
growth, transpiration, photosynthesis, evolution, and
reproductive cycles. The course concludes with the
diversity of flowers and plant life. Laboratory work
includes: microscopic examination of cells and tissues
of typical plants, set up and monitoring of a
hydroponics experiment that will utilize the scientific
method and allow for continual plant growth
observations. Students will also be assigned seeds
from differing plant families to germinate and tend to
until plant maturity. The course will also require a
plant collection prepared by each student. (GE 2)
Prerequisite: one year of biological science, including
BIO 101
BIO 205—General Ecology
3 lect., 3 lab., 4 cr. (Fall)
Ecology is the branch of science studying
interactions and relationships between organisms and
their environment. Topics include a study of individual,
population, community and ecosystem ecology.
Applications of ecology and the influence of humans
on the biosphere will also be addressed. (GE 2)
Prerequisite: one year of college-level biological
science including BIO 101 or permision of the
instructor
BIO 210—Study of Biological Habitats
2 lect., 2 lab., 3 cr.
(Intersession-Spring Break/Summer)
A 10 to 15 day field experience in a marine, fresh
water or terrestrial habitat at an off campus location.
The ecological interactions of flora and fauna, with
their habitats, are examined in detail. The Catskills,
Maine, the Southwest Desert Biome, and Tropics are
among the habitats studied. Fee charged for
transportation and living expenses. (GE 2)
Prerequisite: One year of college biological science
or permission of the instructor
Business
(Business Department)
BUS 101—Business Mathematics
3 cr. (Fall/Spring)
This course is required by various A.A.S. degrees in
business and can be used as an elective in others. This
course will emphasize the use of business terminology
and the solving of business problems using decimals
and percentages. Topics that are covered in this
course include, but are not limited to, the following:
gross and net payroll calculations; markup and
markdown; trade discounts and cash discounts;
simple interest, compound interest, and ordinary
annuities.
Note: This course cannot be used to fulfill the
Math/Science requirement for any degree.
Prerequisite: MAT 020 and RDG 080
BUS 103—Introduction to Business
3 cr. (Fall/Spring)
In this analysis of current business practices, the
following topics are examined: impact of technology
on businesses, economic systems, forms of ownership,
social responsibility, management and organization,
finance, marketing, human resources, information
management and international business. Topical
issues and cases are used to reinforce terminology and
concepts. It is strongly advised that students take this
course in their first semester.
BUS 105—Business and Society
3 cr. (Fall/Spring)
Emphasis is placed on current business economic
policy issues as applied to the roles of government
and the consumer. The course is structured to help
both enlighten and sharpen the student's awareness of
current economic problems and business issues in
today's dynamic environment. Major emphasis is
placed on inflation, unemployment, social security,
health care, deficits, debt, global trade, and monetary
and fiscal policy.
BUS 111—E-Business Principles
3 cr. (Fall/Spring)
Electronic business provides a foundation for
conducting business on the Internet worldwide.
Electronic business involves the use of Internet
technology to transform key business processes in
order to maximize customer value and facilitate the
exchange of goods and services between buyers and
sellers. Topics include: business to business (B2B) and
business to customer (B2C) electronic commerce;
advertising, market research, privacy and security
issues on the Internet. Emphasis is placed on realworld
application and Internet exercises. Each student
will complete an Internet project.
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