2010 Catalog - Delaware County Community College

92 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
Upon successful completion, should be able to:
• Discuss the plant body and its modifications in the
angiosperms.
• Discuss the anatomical structure, origin, location and
function of plant tissues in the angiosperms.
• Explain the patterns of vegetative reproduction found in
the angiosperms.
• Describe flower, fruit and seed production in the
angiosperms.
• Describe the classification, characteristic life cycles and
biological contributions in the thallophytes with
chlorophyll (chlorophyta, cyanophyta, chrysophyta,
pyrrhophytra, phaeophyta).
• Describe the classifications, characteristic life cycles and
biological contributions in the thallophytes without
chlorophyll (eumycota).
• Describe the characteristics, taxonomy, alteration of
generations and evolution in the mosses, club mosses,
horsetails and ferns
• Describe the classification, characteristic life cycles and
biological contribution in the gymnosperms.
• Work independently in the laboratory by performing
observations, drawings and dissections.
Prereq. BIO 100 or BIO 111
4 Credits 3 Weekly Lecture Hours
2 Weekly Laboratory Hours
BIO 220
Nutrition and Well Being
This course explores the principles of nutrition and their
application to the establishment and maintenance of a
person's well-being throughout his/her life. The course
includes such concepts as dietary requirements, nutrient
composition, food resources, metabolic processes, food
additives, nutritional analysis and global considerations.
Upon successful completion of this course, students
should be able to:
• Analyze the nutrient requirements for a healthy, balanced
nutrition style.
• Perform and interpret a computerized nutritional analysis.
• Relate basic nutrients to various established
dietary guidelines.
• Interpret the effects of nutrient deficiencies and megadoses.
• Relate nutrient resources to world hunger.
• Describe the effect of the metabolic pathway on
nutrient composition.
Prereq. BIO 100 or BIO 110 or BIO 150
3 Credits 3 Weekly Lecture Hours
BIO 230
Microbiology
Microbiology is designed to examine the biology of
microorganisms and their significance to human existence.
Cellular structures, metabolic pathways and life strategies
will be studied. The role of microorganisms in disease,
genetic engineering, and the environment will be covered.
This course is designed for students in the Science for the
Health Professions and Natural Science curricula.
Upon successful completion of this course, students
should be able to:
• Examine the evolutionary relationships between
microorganisms and macroorganisms.
• Describe the cellular biology of single-celled organisms.
• Analyze the impact of microorganisms on humans.
• Analyze the life strategies of various bacterial cells.
• Apply the standard techniques for the study of
microorganisms in the laboratory.
• Apply standard laboratory skills to identify
unknown bacteria.
• Describe the properties of the genetic material in bacteria
and viruses.
• Explain the role of microorganisms in genetic engineering.
• Examine the role of microorganisms in disease.
• Describe the various strategies used for control of
infectious disease.
Prereq. BIO 110 and CHE 110 or BIO 150 and BIO 151
4 Credits 3 Weekly Lecture Hours
2 Weekly Laboratory Hours
BUS 100
(BUS) Business
Introduction to Business
This course introduces business and non-business majors
to the business world. Emphasis is on terminology used in
business. Students explore careers in business along with
the events and economic conditions that affect business.
Among the topics studied are the Business in a global
environment, the various forms of business, the social
responsibility of business and the functions of accounting,
marketing, management, and human resource management.
The role of technology in business is also explored.
Upon successful completion of this course the student
should be able to:
• Explore the various careers in business.
• Explain current events and economic conditions and how
they influence business.
• Compare and contrast the various forms of business.
• Discuss the strategic role of marketing.
• Explain the importance of ethical behavior, social
responsibility and diversity in Business.
• Investigate the uses of technology in business.
• Explain the function of accounting and finance in the
business decision-making process.
• Discuss the functions of management.
• Discuss the role of human resource management.
• Define globalization and identify its impact on the
business environment.
Prereq. ENG 050, REA 050 and MAT 040
3 Credits 3 Weekly Lecture Hours
BUS 101 Introduction to
International Business
This course details practical terminology, concepts, associations,
relationships and issues that are unique to business
operations in the international sector. Its focus is on general
consideration for businesses operating simultaneously
in many different and constantly changing environments.
Upon successful completion of the course, students
should be able to:
• Discuss the historical growth of international trade.
• Distinguish between the major international trade theories.
• Determine what types of trading assistance international
organizations offer.
• Explain the rationale for the international monetary
system and how it affects exports/imports.
• Assess the physical and political forces that shape the
foreign environment.
• Identify the necessary economic analyses that should be
completed before trading or investing in another country.
• Discuss the various export practices and procedures.
• Examine East-West trade and its effect on economic
relations.
Prereq. ENG 050, MAT 040 and REA 050 or pass test
3 Credits 3 Weekly Lecture Hours
BUS 102
Introduction to E-Commerce
This introductory e-commerce course is designed to
provide students with a basic understanding of what
e-commerce is, how the Internet is changing the way
business is conducted globally and how corporations are
using the Internet to improve effectiveness of an organization's
goals. The course defines e-commerce and related
terminology, examines the relationship between consumers
and business services on-line and looks at how business
is conducted on the Web. Additional topics include what is
involved in developing a Web site and an exploration of
customer relationship management. The ethical, political
and legal issues concerning proper conduct on the Internet
are also discussed. The course is designed for students
interested in electronic commerce and/or using computer
technology in a business environment. It is a hands-on
course using selected individual and team exercises on
the Internet and other business computer technologies.
Upon successful completion of this course, students
should be able to:
• Define e-commerce and related terminology.
• Discuss the global impact of e-commerce.
• Give examples of what businesses can gain from a
presence on the Internet.
• Identify how the Internet and e-commerce are affecting
the structure and activities of organizations.
• Identify different personal and business Internet
Information Services on line.
• Discuss ethical, political and legal issues concerning
proper conduct on the Internet.
• Identify different phases of doing business on the Web.
• Explain the use of e-commerce in a business-to-business
(B2B) setting.
Give examples of how corporations are using the Internet
to increase revenues and improve internal and external
communications.
• Demonstrate how e-commerce can improve the
effectiveness of organizational goals.
Prereq. ENG 050, REA 050, MAT 040 and DPR 100
3 Credits 3 Weekly Lecture Hours
BUS 105
Introduction to
Entepreneurship
This class is an introduction entrepreneurial class for
students interested in starting their own business. The
ultimate goal of the class is to improve management,
leadership, accounting and overall business skills and
knowledge base for our entrepreneur students.
Upon successful completion of this course, students
should be able to:
• Read and understand entrepreneurial terminology.
• Take, analyze, and assess personal self-assessment
indicators measuring personal qualities best suited to
being an entrepreneur.
• Define ethics and understand why ethics are important in
small business.
• Describe the different structures of business ownership.
• Understand small business marketing, product and
pricing strategies.
• Understand and develop the use of SWOT analysis to
identify strategic options. Review basic accounting
practices that apply to entrepreneurship.
• Understand the basic legal business environment that
relates to small business. Learn how to conduct a
feasibility study for an entrepreneurial business.
Understand what it takes to be a successful entrepreneur.
Prerequisites: Satisfactory score on the English and
Reading placement test or successful completion of
Developmental English (ENG 050) and Developmental
Reading and Study Skills (REA 050).
3 Credits 3 Weekly Lecture Hours
BUS 106
Entrepreneurship Seminar
The main objective of this course is to provide the student
with an understanding of the problems and challenges
facing an entrepreneur in the process of creating a business
plan and seeking investors. Students are required to write
a business plan and formally present their business plan.
To facilitate the writing of the business plan, the plan will
be discussed and completed in sections. Multiple iterations
of the business plan will be submitted for feedback
and refinement.
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