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Biology - BusinessBIO 202—Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy3 lect., 3 lab., 4 cr. (Spring)The morphology, physiology, evolutionarydevelopment, and adaptations of major organsystems in vertebrate animals are studied. Laboratorywork includes histology and dissection of vertebrateanimals.Prerequisite: one year of biological science. includingBIO 101BIO 204—General Botany3 lect., 3 lab., 4 cr. (Spring)This is a general botany course that will study plantmorphology and physiology of herbaceous andwoody plant divisions within the plant kingdom aswell as other related plant-like organisms. Topicscovered include plant structure and function, plantgrowth, transpiration, photosynthesis, evolution, andreproductive cycles. The course concludes with thediversity of flowers and plant life. Laboratory workincludes: microscopic examination of cells and tissuesof typical plants, set up and monitoring of ahydroponics experiment that will utilize the scientificmethod and allow for continual plant growthobservations. Students will also be assigned seedsfrom differing plant families to germinate and tend tountil plant maturity. The course will also require aplant collection prepared by each student. (GE 2)Prerequisite: one year of biological science, includingBIO 101BIO 205—General Ecology3 lect., 3 lab., 4 cr. (Fall)Ecology is the branch of science studyinginteractions and relationships between organisms andtheir environment. Topics include a study of individual,population, community and ecosystem ecology.Applications of ecology and the influence of humanson the biosphere will also be addressed. (GE 2)Prerequisite: one year of college-level biologicalscience including BIO 101 or permision of theinstructorBIO 210—Study of Biological Habitats2 lect., 2 lab., 3 cr.(Intersession-Spring Break/Summer)A 10 to 15 day field experience in a marine, freshwater or terrestrial habitat at an off campus location.The ecological interactions of flora and fauna, withtheir habitats, are examined in detail. The Catskills,Maine, the Southwest Desert Biome, and Tropics areamong the habitats studied. Fee charged fortransportation and living expenses. (GE 2)Prerequisite: One year of college biological scienceor permission of the instructorBusiness(Business Department)BUS 101—Business Mathematics3 cr. (Fall/Spring)This course is required by various A.A.S. degrees inbusiness. This course will emphasize the use ofbusiness terminology and the solving of businessproblems using decimals and percentages. Topics thatare covered in this course include, but are not limitedto, the following: increase or decrease from a baseamount, gross and net payroll calculations; markupand markdown; trade discounts and cash discounts;sales tax; simple interest, compound interest, andordinary annuities.Note: This course cannot be used to fulfill theMath/Science requirement for any degree.Prerequisite: MAT 020 and RDG 080BUS 103—Introduction to Business3 cr. (Fall/Spring)In this analysis of current business practices, thefollowing topics are examined: impact of technologyon businesses, economic systems, forms of ownership,social responsibility, management and organization,finance, marketing, human resources, informationmanagement and international business. Topicalissues and cases are used to reinforce terminology andconcepts. It is strongly advised that students take thiscourse in their first semester.BUS 105—Business and Society3 cr. (Fall/Spring)Emphasis is placed on current business economicpolicy issues as applied to the roles of governmentand the consumer. The course is structured to helpboth enlighten and sharpen the student's awareness ofcurrent economic problems and business issues intoday's dynamic environment. Major emphasis isplaced on inflation, unemployment, social security,health care, deficits, debt, global trade, and monetaryand fiscal policy.BUS 111—E-Business Principles3 cr. (Fall/Spring)Electronic business provides a foundation forconducting business on the Internet worldwide.Electronic business involves the use of Internettechnology to transform key business processes inorder to maximize customer value and facilitate theexchange of goods and services between buyers andsellers. Topics include: business to business (B2B) andbusiness to customer (B2C) electronic commerce;advertising, market research, privacy and securityissues on the Internet. Emphasis is placed on realworldapplication and Internet exercises. Each studentwill complete an Internet project.172 www.sunyorange.edu Spring 2011