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College of Undergraduate Studies Course DescriptionsCollege ofUndergraduate StudiesPyC 4999 Senior Capstone 4is culminating course offers students the opportunity to integrateand apply their knowledge and understanding of majorpsychological concepts, theories, techniques, research findings, andpractices. A significant topic will be explored from the multipleperspectives of the major subfields of psychology.UNDERGRADUATE TRANSFER COURSESe following courses follow a semester calendar, and all units listedare semester credits. ese courses are offered primarily in SriLanka through partnership with American National College (ANC)through American Education Centre LTd. Course syllabus,outcomes and metrics are fully reviewed and compliant with JFKUniversity’s educational standards.ART 2210 Art History and Appreciation 3is course provides students with the conceptional knowledge andfundamental experience with the elements and principles of designin the visual arts. It provides a selective overview of the arts fromdifferent cultures and periods. No prior knowledge is necessary forthis course.e first part of the course provides a focus onintroduction to the vocabulary and various media of art. esecond half of the course will focus on the theoretical historicalhighlights of the world of art history. is course is offered primarilyin Sri Lanka.BIO 1540 Biology I with Lab 5is is an introductory course in scientific thinking, classificationand explanation of the natural processes of life. Students will gain abroad perspective on the field of biology to establish a foundationfor further study in biology, including discussion of: basic cellularbiology, heredity, ecology, biological diversity, and evolution.(Laboratory participation required.) is course is offered primarilyin Sri Lanka.BIO 1620 Biology II with Lab 5is course will cover the chemistry of cellular functions byexploring cellular structure, energy flow, and information flow incells. Topics include: bioenergetics; enzymes; membranes andmembrane transport; glycolysis and fermentation; aerobicrespiration; photosynthesis; the cell cycle; the genetic code andtranscription; protein synthesis; and the regulation of geneexpression. (Laboratory participation required.) Prerequisite:Biology I. is course is offered primarily in Sri Lanka.BIO 2000 Anatomy and Physiology 3is course explores the structure and function of the human bodyfrom a dynamic systems perspective. A traditional overview of allbody systems and anatomical features will be presented.Additionally, the course will explore the intersection of anatomyand physiology systems with the wellness and psycho-emotionaldimensions of embodiment. A variety of visual, auditory, andkinesthetic learning methods will be utilized to facilitate optimumretention and practical application of primary terms and concepts.is course is offered primarily in Sri Lanka.BIO 2500 Introduction to Genetics 3e course examines the promises and challenges of geneticengineering to provide better crops, prevent incurable diseases, andperhaps even extend life. e course looks at basic genetics, cloning,and forensic science. e prospects of molecular biology areevaluated in the context of ethical judgments. is course is offeredprimarily in Sri Lanka.BUS 1009 Financial Accounting I 3is course is an introduction to bookkeeping procedures:emphasis on the development of skills for both cash and accrualmethods of recording, including adjusting and closing entries, cashcontrols and bank reconciliation, coverage of accounting systems,internal control procedures and procedures for completion of anaccounting cycle. is course is offered primarily in Sri Lanka.BUS 1010 Financial Accounting II 3is course continues coverage of the fundamental principles ofaccounting, how financial data is accumulated and reported, andthe uses and limitations of financial data. Introduction is made tothe investing and financial cycles of a service and merchandisebusiness, including the acquisition for sale of long-term assets(property, plant and equipment, intangible assets and investments),interest-bearing debt, and equity. is course emphasizes thecorporate form of business and includes equity. e courseemphasizes the corporate from of business and includes coverageof partnerships. Course content also includes the preparation of thestatement of cash flows and financial statement analysis. e coursewill include the use of spreadsheets for problem solving andanalysis , and analysis of company’s financial statements. Studentswill be introduction to software for accounting and reports.Prerequisite: BUS 1009. is course is offered primarily in SriLanka.BUS 2220 microeconomics 3is course of study introduces basic economic concepts, principlesand issues of scarcity and unlimited wants. e central theme ofthis course is to understand how markets solve fundamentaleconomic problems through efficient allocation of resources. Itemphasizes a good understanding of the element of marketeconomy and how decisions by market agents--firms, individuals,government and society--work in a trade-off. is course is offeredprimarily in Sri Lanka.BUS 2221 macroeconomics 3is course is an introduction to economic theory and analysis withemphasis on monetary and fiscal policy. Topics include: grossdomestic product, business cycles, inflation, recession, the Keysianmodel of unemployment, money and the Federal Reserve System.In this broad introductory survey, special attention is given to therole of economic principles in analyzing and understanding currenteconomic problems. Emphasis is placed on examining thefunctioning of the economy, and on dealing with such matters asunemployment, inflation and recession. is course is offeredprimarily in Sri Lanka.BUS 2250 Principles of management 3is course explores management theory and practice as bothscience and art. Students will understand why organizations needmanagers and will be able to articulate the various functions ofmanagement. is course is offered primarily in Sri Lanka.BUS 2275 Principles of marketing 3is course studies the application of marketing as an integrativeprocess. Students will learn about analysis of markets, planning and68 College of Undergraduate Studies JOHN F. KENNEdy UNIvERSITy