Teaches written correspondence and business reports using direct and indirect approaches. Emphasizes basic language utilization. Includes application of communication principles to business writing situations. Requires completion of a formal research document.
May be delivered online.
Lab access fee of $32 for computers applies.
Prerequisite(s): MATH 1050, MATH 1055 or MATH 1090 taken within the last two years with a C- grade or confirm competency with ALEKS.
Studies quantitative tools, which aid in decision making. Teaches business specific use of calculus, algebra, and introductory statistics, plus emerging non-linear mathematics (chaos) in business. Uses lectures, videos, online quizzes, online discussions, online tutoring, and problem sets to explain concepts.
May be delivered hybrid and/or online.
Canvas Course Mats $78/Cengage applies.
Lab access fee of $32 for computers applies.
Prerequisite(s): Audition
Provides smaller orchestra experience. Improves individual and ensemble performance skills. Studies and performs serious concert literature from all periods of music history. Attendance is expected at all concerts, rehearsals, and tours. Audition is required. May be repeated as desired.
Prerequisite(s): ENGL 1010 or ENGH 1005 with a grade of C- or higher
Introduces students to the basic literary elements of writing short fiction, drama, creative non-fiction, poetry, or combinations of these. Uses readings from a wide range of contemporary authors, guest speakers, workshops, and student writing to enhance the techniques and aesthetics of creative writing.
Lab access fee of $7 for computers applies.
For students with good reading skills who want to increase reading speed and flexibility while maintaining or increasing their level of comprehension. Also teaches methods of speed studying.
Pre- or Corequisite(s): IM 2100 and IM 2600 or Instructor Approval
Emphasizes organizing projects, prioritizing tasks, working under time pressures, and dealing with stressful situations. Requires completion of advanced document production in an automated environment using current versions of suite software packages. Course projects stress self-motivation, acceptance of responsibility, critical thinking, and effective decision making. Designed to prepare students majoring in administrative information management to enter the work force, and should be taken at the end of a program in order to grasp the concepts presented and, with little supervision, produce material acceptable on the job.
Software fee of $18 applies.
Lab access fee of $45 for computers applies.
Software fee of $8 applies.
Prerequisite(s): AVSC 2150 and University Advanced Standing
Introduces basic principles of corporate flight department management. Discusses regulatory requirements in corporate aviation, acquisition procedures, insurance requirements, and pilot certification programs. Explores fractional ownership programs and management.
Emphasizes the use of camera operation, including aperture and shutter speed adjustments to control exposure, depth of field, lenses, and camera format. Teaches how to see photographically, using elements of composition and lighting to make stronger images.
May be delivered online.
Software fee of $20 applies.
Course fee of $11 for equpment applies.
Lab access fee of $25 for computers applies.
Prerequisite(s): AVSC 1250 and Department Approval
Covers privileges, responsibilities and the operational environment of a commercial pilot. Explores application of aeronautical knowledge and skills in simulated commercial operation situations. Develops judgment and decision-making skills. Studies aerodynamics, performance and limitations, weight and balance, aircraft systems, airworthiness, aeromedical factors, night and high altitude operations, weather hazards and reports, airport operations, flight planning, and decision making. Prepares students for the required FAA Commercial Pilot Airplane Knowledge Test.
Introduces interface, fundamental set of tools, techniques and operations of Non-Linear Editing. Provides experience with basic editing functions, post production workflow and exporting a finished project for various distribution channels.
Software fee of $15 applies.
Lab access fee of $35 for computers applies.
Corequisite(s): AUT 111L Recommended
For automotive majors and other interested community members. Covers the principles of automotive braking including hydraulic theory, diagnosis, and service of brake systems. Studies drum, disc, and power units. Includes wheel bearing adjustments, packing, and troubleshooting. Discusses tire construction including both lateral and radial run out and wheel balancing techniques.
Software fee of $10 applies
Lab access fee of $15 for computers applies.
Prerequisite(s): REC 1535
Teaches basics of snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, and winter camping, including Leave No Trace, cooking, staying warm, and building shelters. Covers risks and hazards of the winter environment. Requires overnight camping.
Course lab fee of $45 course fee for equipment applies.
Prerequisite(s): Students need equivalent knowledge of SPAN 1010
Includes the remaining grammar and language concepts, literature, and cultural readings. Uses an eclectic method of instruction, emphasizing conversational exchanges. Conversational lab required. Computer and multimedia lab encouraged.
May be delivered hybrid.
Lab access fee of $10 applies.
Prerequisite(s): (ENGL 1010 or ENGH 1005) and University Advanced Standing
Introduces student to global and intercultural issues regarding homeland security at the national, regional, state and local levels. Discusses the history of homeland security, including its political history, and evolution, particularly as it relates to terrorism. Addresses demands state and local authorities must meet when dealing with national programs and requirements which affect funding and operations on the state and local level during natural or man-made disasters and emergencies.
Prerequisite(s): MKTG 3600 and University Advanced Standing
Presents the problems of marketing in the international marketplace and how marketers approach and solve them. Focuses on concepts and principles by teaching the theory and practice of international marketing through the use of practical examples and actual case studies of international (both US and foreign) marketing organizations. Includes international marketing position of the US, market entry strategies, analysis of foreign markets, culture and marketing, product design, pricing, distribution, promotion and sales.
May be delivered online.
Lab access fee of $32 for computers applies.
Offers novice Japanese speakers opportunities to enhance their speaking proficiency in the target language by focusing on oral verbal production. Teaches how to improve authentic pronunciation, reduce errors in authenticity of language structure, generate thought in the target language spontaneously as a substitute for translation, and sharpen listening comprehension for natural conversational flow. Contrasts with all other first year courses which must strive to produce mastery of the whole range of language acquisition components, including writing, grammar, etc. Facilitates lowering the affective filter when conversing in the target language by increasing the frequency of speech opportunities and defusing concern for such matters as spelling, etc. Increases mastery of lexical items through increased frequency of oral usage. May be repeated for a maximum of 3 credits toward graduation.
