COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

260 CCSN 2007-2008 COURSE CATALOG

BT 240B Electrical Theory and

Application- Level 3A

5 (4,2,0,0)

This course is part of the Electrician’s Apprentice Program

(non-union). Items covered will include: load calculations,

branch circuits, conductor selection, circuit protection, fill

requirements, wiring devices, distribution equipment and

transformers. Prerequisite: BT 143B

BT 241B Electrical Theory and

Application- Level 3B

5 (4,2,0,0)

This course is part of the Electrician’s Apprentice Program

(non-union). Items covered will include: basic lighting,

motor calculations, maintenance and controls, HVAC elec-

trical systems and hazardous location procedures.

Prerequisite: BT 240B

BT 242B Electrical Theory and

Application- Level 4A

5 (4,2,0,0)

This course is part of the Electrician’s Apprentice Program

(non-union). Items covered will include: feeder and service

load calculations, commercial, industrial and emergency

systems, basic electronic theory, fire alarm systems and spe-

cialty transformers. Prerequisite: BT 241B

BT 243B Electrical Theory and

Application- Level 4B

5 (4,2,0,0)

This course is part of the Electrician’s Apprentice Program

(non-union). Items covered will include: advanced controls,

HVAC controls, welding machine requirements, heat tracing

and freeze protection, advanced motor maintenance and high

voltage terminators and splices. Prerequisite: BT 242B

Business Management

BUS 100B Investments

3 (3,0,0,0)

Introductory investments course designed to help students

understand the theoretical concepts and analytical founda-

tions necessary for further study in the field. Provides an

overall picture of the securities market, the institutions, the

processes, the mechanisms of how stocks and bonds are

bought and sold. Emphasis given to the principles upon

which sound practices and policies are based in making

investment decisions and in managing financial assets.

BUS 101 Introduction to Business 3 (3,0,0,0)

Designed to build a business foundation and to give stu-

dents a broad background of modern business principles.

Course will introduce students to the business profession by

incorporating and integrating business knowledge and infor-

mation across departmental curriculum lines to enhance the

overall comprehension of the business world. Class proj-

ects are assigned to promote team work among students to

use their own capabilities in utilizing all educational aspects

to build comprehensive and extensive business plans.

BUS 102B Entrepreneurship

and Innovation

3 (3,0,0,0)

Practical overview of business start up, planning, prepara-

tion, and risk assessment. Concentration on business plan

formulation including acquiring financing, personnel selec-

tion, sales and marketing.

BUS 106B Business English

3 (3,0,0,0)

Utilizes previous English language experience to train stu-

dents in the basic skills of business communication in both

oral and written form. Excellent foundation for Business

Letters/Reports. Prerequisite: COMPASS Diagnostic Test

(ACT).

BUS 107 Business Speech

Communication

3 (3,0,0,0)

Designed to provide students with the opportunity to devel-

op speaking and listening skills necessary for successful on-

the-job communications. Emphasizes interpersonal and

organizational communications such as interviewing, small

group dynamics and oral presentations.

BUS 108 Business Letters and Reports 3 (3,0,0,0)

Designed to develop conceptual skills in all types of written

and oral business communications, furnish practical applica-

tions of these skills, and acquaint the student with tools and

techniques required to communicate in the real world of

business. Prerequisite: COMPASS Diagnostic Test (ACT).

BUS 109B Business Mathematics

3 (3,0,0,0)

Fundamental mathematical processes for the business per-

son and the consumer are reviewed. Discounts, commis-

sions, depreciation, overhead and interest rates are studied.

BUS 160 Introduction to

Financial Planning

3 (3,0,0,0)

Provides technical and conceptual financial information to

individuals interested in helping others or themselves to

establish economic goals and appropriate financial plans.

BUS 271 Introduction to

Employment Law

3 (3,0,0,0)

The study of federal and state labor law and employment

law and how it impacts employers, employees and the

American workforce.

BUS 272 Legal Environment

3 (3,0,0,0)

Nature and function of law, legal systems, constitutional

law, administrative law, antitrust, consumer protection, torts

and product liability.

BUS 273 Business Law I

3 (3,0,0,0)

A study of the law as it applies to contract sales and com-

mercial paper.

BUS 274 Business Law II

3 (3,0,0,0)

A study of law as it applies to secured transactions, agency,

employment, partnerships, corporations and property.

BUS 275B Fundamentals of

International Business

3 (3,0,0,0)

This course will introduce the student to the exciting world

of International Business. It will examine the following:

direct focus on the development of management skills in

handling problems of multinational business; analysis of

problems stemming from the movement of goods, services,

human resources, technology, finance, and ownership

across national boundaries. Prerequisite: BUS 101.