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ART 150 Drawing I
3 cr. (2+4P)
Introduction to the skill of seeing through exercises that emphasize
careful drawing from the still life and utilize a range of drawing materials
and techniques. Outside assignments required.
ART 155 2-D Fundamentals
3 cr.
Compositional organization of two-dimensional space through the use
of black and white and color.
ART 156 3-D Fundamentals
3 cr.
Compositional organization of three-dimensional space explored
through a broad range of visual exercises. Resourceful and creative
problem solving encouraged.
ART 295 Introduction to Art History I
3 cr.
An introduction to the principles of art history within a chronological
framework of the art of the Western World. All media will be discussed.
From prehistoric times to the fourteenth century.
ASTR—Astronomy
ASTR 110G Introduction to Astronomy
4 cr. (3+3P)
A survey of the universe. Observations, theories, and methods of modern
astronomy. Topics include planets, stars and stellar systems, black holes
and neutron stars, supernovas and gaseous nebulae, galaxies and quasars,
and cosmology. Emphasis on physical principles involving gravity,
light, and optics (telescopes). Generally non-mathematical. Laboratory
involves use of the campus observatory and exercises designed to experimentally
illustrate principles of astronomy.
ASTR 210 The Search for Extraterrestrial Life
3 cr.
Recent discoveries concerning life within the Solar System are discussed
and generalized to other star systems. Current space travel and interstellar
communication efforts are reviewed.
BCIS—Business Computer Information Systems
BCIS 110G Introduction to Computerized Information Systems 3 cr.
Computerized information systems, their economic, and social implications.
Introduction to microcomputer hardware, personal productivity
software, and communications.
BIOL—Biology
BIOL 101G Human Biology
3 cr.
Introduction to modern biological concepts. Emphasis on relevance to
humans and their relationships with their environment. Cannot be taken
for credit after successful completion of BIOL 111G or BIOL 211G.
Corequisite: BIOL 101L.
BIOL 101GL Human Biology Laboratory
1 cr. (3P)
Laboratory for BIOL 101G. Laboratory experiences and activities exploring
biological concepts and their relevance to humans and their relationship
with their environment. Corequisite: BIOL 101G.
BIOL 111G Natural History of Life
3 cr.
Survey of major processes and events in the genetics, evolution, and
ecology of microbes, plants and animals, and their interactions with the
environment. Appropriate for non-science majors. Must be taken with
BIOL 111L to meet general education requirements.
BIOL 111GL Natural History of Life Laboratory
1 cr. (3P)
Laboratory experiments, demonstrations and exercises on interrelationships
among organisms, biodiversity, processes of evolution, and interaction
of organisms and their environment. Corequisite: BIOL 111G.
BOT—Business Office Technology
BOT 101 Keyboarding Basics
3 cr. (2+2P)
Covers correct fingering and mastery of the keyboard to develop skillful
operation. Formatting basic business letters, memos, and manuscripts.
BOT 102 Keyboarding: Document Formatting
3 cr. (2+2P)
Designed to improve keyboarding speed and accuracy; introduce formats
of letters, tables and reports. A speed and accuracy competency requirement
must be met. Prerequisite: BOT 101 or consent of instructor.
BOT 105 Business English I
3 cr.
Training and application of the fundamentals of basic grammar, capitalization
and sentence structure (syntax).
BOT 106 Business Mathematics
3 cr. (2+2P)
Mathematical applications for business, including training in the touch
method of the 10-key calculator. Prerequisite: CCDM 103N or adequate
score on math placement exam.
BOT 109 Business English II
3 cr.
Training and application of the fundamentals of punctuation, numbers,
basic writing and editing skills. Prerequisite: C or better in BOT 105.
BOT 110 Records Management
3 cr.
Principles, methods and procedures for the selection, operation and
control of manual and automated records systems.
BOT 120 Accounting Procedures I
3 cr. (2+2P)
Business accounting principles and procedures. Use of special journals,
cash control, and merchandising concepts. Reports for sole proprietorships.
BOT 121 Accounting Procedures II
3 cr. (2+2P)
Continuation of BOT 120, emphasizing accounting principles and procedures
for notes and interest, depreciation, partnerships and corporations,
cash flow and financial statement analysis. Prerequisite: BOT
120.
BOT 135 Keyboarding Technique Review
3 cr.
Emphasis on improving keyboarding speed and accuracy. Prerequisite:
BOT 101 or equivalent.
BOT 140 Payroll Accounting
3 cr. (2+2P)
Payroll procedures including payroll tax forms and deposits. Prerequisite:
BOT 120 or consent of instructor.
BOT 158 Advanced Medical Terminology
3 cr.
Builds upon the concepts introduced in Medical Terminology providing
greater understanding of how to properly use and apply medical terminology
in various health fields. Emphasis will be on terminology used
in medical records and procedures, medical coding, and medical transcription.
Current medical practice, technological changes in medicine,
creating medical documents, and pharmacology will also be covered.
Prerequisites: OHEO 120 or NURS 150 or BOT 150.
BOT 170 Office Communications in Spanish I
3 cr.
Develop oral and written communications skills of native or near-native
speakers of Spanish. The student will learn basic letter writing skills,
customer service techniques, and telephone etiquette in Spanish. Prerequisite:
BOT 101 or basic computer keyboarding skills and native or
near-native Spanish-speaking ability.
BOT 171 Office Communications in Spanish II
3 cr.
Develop oral and written communications skills of native or near-native
speakers of Spanish. Emphasis placed on learning the office assistant’s
role within the office environment. Compose complex business correspondence
and learn to make international travel arrangements. Prerequisite:
BOT 101 or BOT 170.
BOT 202 Keyboarding Document Production
3 cr. (2+2P)
Further development of keyboarding speed and accuracy. Production of
complex letters, memos, tables, reports and business forms. A speed and
accuracy competency requirement must be met. Prerequisites: BOT 102
and BOT 109, or consent of instructor.
BOT 203 Office Equipment and Procedures I
3 cr. (2+2P)
Office organization, telephone techniques, equipment and supplies,
handling meetings, human relations, mail procedures, and travel. Prerequisites:
BOT 213 or CS 110G or consent of instructor.
BOT 205 Microcomputer Accounting I
3 cr. (2+2P)
Introduction to automated accounting systems on microcomputers. Prerequisite:
working knowledge of computers and accounting or consent
of instructor.
BOT 206 Microcomputer Accounting II
3 cr. (2+2P)
Microcomputer accounting applications, integrating spreadsheets, word
processing, graphics, and database. Prerequisites: BOT 121 and OECS
215, or consent of instructor.
BOT 207 Machine Transcription
3 cr. (2+2P)
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