Diné College Course Catalog 2008-2009 (pdf)

BUS 214 Word Processing I (3)
Prerequisite: BUS 111, FST 130, MTH 011 or
instructor’s permission. An introduction to word
processing. Includes application of the basic
functions of the word processor. One hour lab
required.
BUS 216 Word Processing II (3)
Prerequisite: BUS 214 or instructor’s permission. A
continuation of Word Processing I. Applies basic and
advanced functions of word processing. One hour
laboratory required.
BUS 240 Personal Finance (3)
Prerequisite: MTH 051. Creates an awareness of
personal money management. Particular emphasis on
budgeting, borrowing, purchasing, investing,
insurance, and other financial planning.
BUS 242 Small Business Management (3)
Prerequisite: BUS 152 or instructor’s permission. An
overview of basic management principles, financing,
accounting, and legal requirements encountered by
modern small businesses. Stresses characteristics of
successful business operations and incorporates the
uniqueness of business enterprises on the Navajo
Nation.
BUS 243 Business Communication (3)
Prerequisite: BUS 111, BUS 143, ENG 100B or 101,
and. Emphasizes the importance of and skills in oral
and written communication in business, and gives
special attention to proofreading and mechanics of
grammar.
BUS 246 Principles of Management (3)
Introduces vital aspects of supervisory management.
Gives an overview of skills, functions,
communications, employee problems, productivity
management, and legal concerns related to
supervisory tasks.
BUS 251 Financial Accounting
(3)
Prerequisite: BUS 152 or instructor’s permission.
Introduction to the theory and practice of accounting
in sole proprietorships, partnerships, and
corporations. Emphasis on the accounting cycle,
periodic reporting, receivables, payables, inventories,
and accounting systems. One hour laboratory
required.
BUS 252 Managerial Accounting (3)
Prerequisite: BUS 251. A continuation of BUS 251
with emphasis on corporations, taxes, investments,
and managerial approaches for decision-making. One
hour laboratory required.
BUS 254 Microcomputing Accounting (3)
Prerequisite: BUS 152, MTH 011. Fundamentals of
commercial accounting programs used on
microcomputers. Includes installation and use of the
general ledger, accounts receivable, accounts
payable, and payroll.
BUS 260 Finance (3)
Prerequisite: BUS 251 and MTH 110 or concurrent.
An orientation to Business Finances as used in
modern businesses and their relationship to other
business functions; internal financial activities;
sources of funds and the firm’s involvement with
money and capital markets. Review of stock
exchanges, mutual funds and other capital
investment.
BUS 272 Marketing (3)
An orientation to basic marketing concepts and
practices. Topics include the impact of external
forces on marketing decisions especially marketing
on the Internet, marketing strategies, marketing
aspects of business ethics, and social responsibilities
and global marketing.
BUS 280 Computers in Business (3)
Prerequisite: Basic typing skills or instructor’s
permission. Use of microcomputers in the business
world. Emphasizes use of software for processing
business data, such as word processing, spreadsheets,
database, and power-point. One-hour laboratory
required.
Chemistry (CHM)
CHM 130 Fundamental Chemistry (4)
Prerequisite: ENG 100B, FST 131, and MTH 051 or
instructor’s permission. A survey of modern
chemistry and the relationship of chemical principles
to familiar aspects of living, including topics relevant
to Navajo culture. Discusses theories of atoms,
molecules, chemical bonds, chemical reactivity,
solutions, and the chemical basis of life. Suitable for
allied health and education majors. Three hours of
lecture and three hours of laboratory per week.