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BUS 541 SPECIAL TOPICS IN FINANCE (3)Three hours seminar per weekPrerequisite: Consent of instructorIn-depth analysis of current topics infinance. Topics vary each semester.Repeatable by topic.BUS 550 THE CONTEMPORARY FIRM (3)Three hours seminar per weekPrerequisite: BUS 540Provides an intro to the informationtechnology (IT) used in modernorganizations and a technicalunderstanding of IT, emphasizingpractical experience and managementperspectives.BUS 560 THE ENTREPRENEURIALMANAGER (3)Three hours seminar per weekPrerequisite: BUS 540Focuses on aspects of starting anew business, with an emphasis onrecognizing and creating opportunities.Topics include attributes of entrepreneursand entrepreneurial careers, evaluatingopportunities, writing business plans,consumer and market analysis, newproduct design and development,creativity, innovation, forecasting, resourcerequirements, financing, and managingnew ventures.BUS 570 COMPETING IN A GLOBALENVIRONMENT (6)Three hours seminar and six hours activityper weekPrerequisites: Completion of all other MBAcore coursesAddresses management concerns formaximum organizational effectivenessin international business. Topics includeinternational market identification, tradepractices and policy, legal issues inbusiness, international currency markets,joint ventures, international businessstrategy, and global management.Intercultural management issues,negotiation, and cross-cultural differenceswill also be addressed. Uses a computerbased business simulation exercise.BUS 572 GRADUATE INTERNATIONALEXPERIENCE IN BUSINESS (3)Three hours lecture per weekAnalysis of international businessenvironments, including site visits toappropriate locations. Repeatable up to6 units.BUS 610 CAPSTONE PROJECT FOR MS/MBA DUAL DEGREE (6)Six hours seminar per weekPrerequisites: Biology or Business andEconomics Program approvalCulminating experience in the MS/MBA dual degree program. Studentsparticipate in lectures, discussions, caseanalysis and independent research.Includes a major project involvingresearch, analysis, synthesis andpresentation of a topic related to theglobal biotechnology industry.Same as BIOL 610ChemistryCHEM 101 CHEMISTRY AND THEENVIRONMENT (3)Three hours lecture per weekRelates the fundamentals of chemistryto contemporary environmental issues.Introduction to environmental chemistrywithout assuming any prior knowledgeof chemistry and mathematics. Appliesscientific principles to environmentalproblems concerning energy, air quality,the atmosphere, water quality, and wastemanagement. Essential foundationalscience needed to understand theseproblems are also discussed.GenEd: B1CHEM 105 INTRODUCTION TOCHEMISTRY (3)Three hours lecture per weekPrerequisites: A passing score on the EntryLevel Mathematics (ELM) ExaminationIntroduces the basic principles andconcepts in Chemistry. Topics coveredinclude: measurements, units andunit conversion, scientific notation,stoichiometry, atomic structure,the concept of the mole, types ofcompounds, and problem solving.GenEd: B1CHEM 110 CHEMISTRY OF LIFE (4)Three hours lecture per weekThree hours laboratory per weekPrerequisites: Satisfy the Entry LevelMathematics (ELM) requirementFundamentals of chemistry including thecomposition of atoms and molecules,mass balance, energy, properties ofgases and solutions, solubility, diffusion,ionic strength, acid-base chemistry, andbasic nuclear chemistry. Structure andreactivity of inorganic, organic, andbiological molecules. Enzyme catalysis,including the metabolism of sugars, lipids,and proteins. Hazards of chemicals andtheir interactions with the human body.Integrated lecture and laboratory. Nocredit given towards the Chemistry major.Lab fee required.GenEd: B1CHEM 111 CHEMISTRY OF LIFE -PROBLEM SOLVING (1)One hour of discussion per weekCorequisite: Chem 110, concurrentenrollment requiredAn instructor/peer-supervised interactiveproblem-solving session for students inCHEM 110 where students work in smallgroups on problems related to the contentin CHEM 110.Graded Credit/No CreditCHEM 121 GENERAL CHEMISTRY I (4)Three hours lecture and three hourslaboratory per weekPrerequisites: Passing score on theChemistry Placement Examination orCHEM 105An introductory chemistry course whichprovides an overview of the chemical andphysical behavior of matter with a focuson qualitative and quantitative generalinorganic, physical, and analyticalchemistry. Lab fee required.GenEd: B1CHEM 122 GENERAL CHEMISTRY II (4)Three hours lecture and three hourslaboratory per weekPrerequisites: CHEM 121 with a grade ofC or betterAn introductory chemistry course whichprovides an overview of the chemicaland physical behavior of matter with afocus on quantitative general inorganic,physical, and analytical chemistryincluding kinetics and thermodynamicsof reactions, gas phase and solutionequilibria, and qualitative aspects ofradiochemistry, organic chemistry, andpolymer chemistry. Lab fee required.GenEd: B1CHEM 123 GENERAL CHEMISTRY IPROBLEM-SOLVING (1)One hour discussion per weekCorequisite: CHEM 121An instructor/peer-supervised interactiveproblem-solving session for students inCHEM 121 where students work in smallgroups on problems related to the contentin CHEM 121.Graded Credit/No CreditCourse Descriptions2011 – 2012www.csuci.edu • California State University Channel Islands • 2011 - 2012 Catalog229