2004-2006 Catalog - Iowa Lakes Community College

Course Descriptionslanguage. Programming fundamentals required to create andintegrate Java applets to a web site. Online course. P/Q grading.Business GeneralBS101A Orientation to College, 0 cr.An introduction to academic and personal information related toIowa Lakes Community College. This information is vital forstudent success. P/Q Grading.BS102A Human Relations, 2 cr.Students are given the opportunity to apply human relationsconcepts and evaluate experience and observations. Socialskills required in various occupational settings will be developed,emphasizing how appropriate personal attitudes lead to socialand business success.BS103A Computer Applications in Business, 3 cr.Introduction to the field of microcomputers and theircomponents. Includes hands-on training in the use of Windowsoperating system, word processing, database, spreadsheet andgraphic programs. No prior computer knowledge is necessary.BS104A Human Relations, 3 cr.Same as BS102A.BS105A Web Page Design, 3 cr.Introduces web page construction theory along with practicalapplications. Content includes basic terminology, HTMLlanguage and the planning and construction of the student’s ownweb page.BS106A Introduction to Computers/Information Systems,3 cr.Introduction to microcomputers and their components. Coverscomputer concepts and management information systems.Hands-on training includes the use of Windows, wordprocessing, spreadsheet, graphics and database programs asapplied to the solution of business problems.BS107A Supervision, 3 cr.An overview of the supervisory job. Basics of supervision andmanagement, including effective human relations skills such ascommunication, motivation, improving performance and leadingwork teams. Centers on management functions of planning,organizing, controlling and evaluating. Introduction to key supervisorytechniques including delegation, appraisal and counseling.BS109A Interpersonal Skills at Work, 2 cr.Techniques for supervisors in relating to others, especially workgroup members. Considerations for helping supervisors developand maintain positive and healthy work relationships.BS111A Business Seminar I, 1 cr.Introduces the Small Business Management program, careeropportunities in the business world and includes an orientation tothe business internship.BS112A Employment Strategy, 2 cr.Students are exposed to areas of retailing through field trips andinteraction with people currently in the retail business. The classwill involve job seeking skills and include actual job search andinterviewing experience.BS113A Macroeconomics, 3 cr.Reviews national income and output; employment and prices;money and credit; government finance; monetary and fiscal policy;economic growth and development; and international finance.BS114A Visual Merchandising, 4 cr.The principles and elements of design and their relationship to aneffective display. Hands-on experience in creating effectivedisplays and planning a visual merchandising schedule. Studentslearn about display materials and store layout in relation toeffective selling.BS115A Developing a Collaborative Workforce, 1 cr.Basic principles for a collaborative workplace, giving recognition,influencing for win-win outcomes, and coaching to bring out thebest in others.BS116A Personal Strategies, 1 cr.Developing personal strategies for change and leadership, theleader in each of us, personal strategies for navigating change,managing priorities, and handling emotions under pressure.BS117A Leadership Development, 3 cr.This course explores leadership styles effective in the workplaceand helps participants gain insight into their natural leadershipstyle and implications of that style on work and groupperformance.BS118A Managing Change, 1 cr.Change as it relates to the work group supervisor. Facilitatingchange by understanding the issues; preparing and helpingpeople through change situations. Topics include skills forchange, preparation and implementing action, the three stages ofchange, providing a vision for the future and specific action plansto implement the change.BS121A Business Seminar II, 1 cr.Continuation of BS111A. Presents students with job-seekingskills including resume preparation and interviewing training.BS123A Microeconomics, 3 cr.Reviews the organization and workings of modern economic systems;the role of markets, prices and competition in the promotionof economic welfare, alternative systems and international trade.BS126A On-the-job Training, 2 cr.An introductory work experience in the operational phases of themodern retail market. Assignments are tailored to the student’sneeds, including basic merchandising, displays, cash registerexperience and selling to customers. Students are supervised bythe coordinator of the program and assigned to work directlyunder a specific store manager who serves as the on-the-jobtrainer.BS127A Quality Management, 3 cr.Principles and success factors for quality improvement for workgroup supervisors. Focus on skills and knowledge needed bysupervisors to lead quality improvement in their work areas.Quality philosophies, concepts and improvement actions will behighlighted. Programs such as ISO 9000 and the MalcolmBaldridge Award will be discussed. Participants will preparequality improvement plan for their work groups.50