| AG
210 |
Principles
of Accounting - Financial (4) |
| |
Introduction
to financial accounting and its application to the reporting
needs of organizations. Topics include basic accounting
processes and procedures, the accounting cycle, internal
control, and the valuation and measurement of accounts
receivable, inventory, operating and intangible assets,
liabilities and capital stock transactions. |
| AG
211 |
Principles
of Accounting - Managerial (4) |
| |
A continuation
of AG 210 dealing with financial reporting requirements
and use of accounting information for planning, control
and decision making. Topics include statement of cash
flows, cost behavior analysis, product costing and budgets.
Prerequisite: AG 210. |
| BS 200 |
Fundamentals of the Organization for the Non-Major (3) |
| |
An overview course which introduces the student to the functions of management, marketing, accounting, finance, and economics. Business principles, concepts, theories, and terms, together with ethics and values, are examined both academically and experientially. |
| BS
201 |
Principles
of Management (3) |
| |
The focus
is on the origin and development of management theory,
processes of management, decision making, leadership,
communication, social responsibility, and international
management. Emphasis on application of management principles
to managing organizations. |
| BS
202 |
Principles
of Marketing (3) |
| |
An introduction
to basic marketing concepts, including marketing strategy,
pricing, promotional activities, product development,
and physical distribution. |
| BS
305 |
Financial
Management (3) |
| |
Covers
the concepts and techniques underlying effective decision
making related to investment and financial decisions.
Some of the topics include planning profitability, analysis
of risk, valuation of financial assets, time value of
money, cost of capital, capital budgeting, planning capital
structure and dividend decisions. Prerequisite:
AG 210 or 213, ES 214, MS 151, CS 152 |
| BS
325 |
Ethics
and the Ecology of Commerce (3) |
| |
This course
reviews classical positions in ethics as well as current
Catholic social teaching in the areas of morality and
the role of business. This course explores the relationships
between the business institutions and the natural ecology.
Environmental impacts are explored in terms of raw material
extraction, pollution, and methods of costing and the
long term sustainability of economic growth. Mechanisms
for full costing are explored, as are market growth opportunities,
which may be found in the impetus for pollution control
and environmental clean up. Regional, national, and international
aspects are considered with particular emphasis on the
development of international agreements. |
| BY 123 |
Environmental Biology (3) |
| |
Introduction to aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems, with emphasis on human influences. Field experience based labs. |
| CN 101 |
Introduction to Communication (3) |
| |
Theory and methods of intra personal, interpersonal, small group, organizational, public, intercultural, and mass communication. |
| CY 101 |
Environmental Chemistry (3) |
| |
Application of chemical concepts to ecosystems; implications of chemical technology to the social and physical environment. Prerequisites: High school chemistry recommended |
| EL
100 |
Intro
to Environmental Studies (3) |
| |
An introduction to natural processes and the human impacts upon the natural environment. Specific components include human population trends, soil and water issues, energy strategies, atmospheric issues, and pollution. |
| EL
301 |
Advanced
Environmental Studies (3) |
| |
In depth
examination of human population growth, energy shortages,
soil degradation, pollution, and environmental economics.
Prerequisites: EL 100 or BY 123 |
| ES
214 |
Microeconomics
(3) |
| |
Introduction to the
economic problem and the study of economics, to basics
of supply and demand, to concepts and models used to understand
the economic behavior of households and firms, to economic
outcomes under various market structures, and to market
failures and international trade. |
| PC
291 |
Physical
Science (3) |
| |
An introduction to physics and astronomy for non-science majors. Lab and lecture experiences are integrated within regular class meetings. Recommended for elementary education majors and those students who wish to acquire a broad perspective on these two areas of physical science. |
| SB
100 |
Industrial
Ecology (3) |
| |
This course examines the advantages of nature-based industrial systems for humankind and the natural community. Intelligent approaches to sustainable energy and material systems are outlined and discussed. A wide variety of organizations that have begun a serious transition toward sustainable business practices are examined. Prerequisites: EL301 and BS201. |
| SB
200 |
Sustainable
Energy Systems (3) |
| |
This
course utilizes a systems perspective to examine the
possibilities for sustainable energy production and
consumption throughout the 21st Century and beyond.
First, we will explore the foundations of energy - its
physics, how we account for energy, and concepts of
energy efficiency and effectiveness. Next, an overview
of our current energy production and consumption will
be presented, along with some of the environmental,
economic and social impacts and challenges encountered
at regional, national and global levels, such as climate
change, carbon sequestration, mobility, energy conservation
and national security. We will also examine energy scenarios
for the future and how existing and theoretical energy
technologies such as biomass, hydrogen, wind, solar
(including photovoltaics), geothermal, hydropower, ocean
and tidal power and others are reshaping energy utilization
and management for businesses and the communities in
which they operate. |
| SB
201 |
Sustainable
Business Management (3) |
| |
We will examine intelligent approaches for provisioning goods and services that result in long-term business profitability, restored natural world integrity, and the emergence of vibrant and stable communities. We will discuss the variety of components and strategies necessary for meaningful sustainable business and successful real-world organization transitions inside the movement. Prerequisites: SB100. |
| SB
202 |
Environmental
Regulatory Compliance (3) |
| |
Regulatory
compliance strategies for business on local, state, and
federal levels are outlined. Strategies for bringing small,
medium, and large businesses in compliance with air, water,
and solid-waste pollution regulations are discussed. Prerequisites:
EL 100. |
| SB
300 |
Environmental
Economics and Policy (3) |
| |
This
course examines micro economic theory and models of environmental
economics such as common property resources, externalities,
environmental accounting, contingent valuation, and maximum
sustainable yield along with the complex economic and
social impacts of environmental policy.
Prerequisites: EL100 |
| SB 310 |
Special Topics in Sustainable Business (3) |
| |
Variable topics in Sustainable Business offered on an occasional basis. |
| SB 315 |
Building
Social Capital (3) |
| |
This course examines the role of social capital in building sustainable organizations and communities. The key elements and various forms of social capital will be explored by looking at the different ways that communities develop and how the human relationship with ecological systems can be sustained and enhanced. Ways to measure social capital will also be addressed in order to strengthen the understanding of this component of sustainable business and foster its application in the workplace. Prerequisite: SB100 or permission of instructor. |
| SB 320 |
Sustainable Business Innovations Lab (3) |
| |
We will investigate and deploy triple top-line entrepreneurial innovation, effective
organizational design, workplace innovation application skills, and
research/analysis methods through in-class discussions as well as practice based
projects.
Prerequisites: SB100, 201, and 315 |
| SB 330 |
International Perspectives in Sustainable Business (3) |
| |
This course examines the deployment of sustainable business practices around the world. Class discussions, lectures and assignments will explore the variety of sustainable business models and practices which may be found in differently developing countries and regions, as well as introduce the complexities of a practicing sustainable business in a globalizing world. Students will be challenged to analyze the significance of cultural, political, and socioeconomic contents in designing products, processes, and business strategies and models which will further sustainable business criteria. Each semester, a particular region/country receives more intense examination, culminating with a ten-twelve day field visit to that region/country immediately following the end of the semester. A required field component for the course takes place in various locations throughout the regions/country. To participate in this required field component, students must complete the required forms and submit payments according to the dates outlined in the “Study Abroad for International Perspectives in Sustainable Business” contract and other materials posted for this field component on Course Connect.
Prerequisites: SB100 and SB315 or permission of instructor. |
| SB 395 |
Case Studies in Sustainable Business (3) |
| |
This course surveys organizations that effectively lead the way to a sustainable system of commerce. Expectations for and the role of the sustainable business practitioner are discussed.
Prerequisite: SB201, and SB315. |
| SB
397 |
Internship
(3-6) |
| |
The student works with a business or organization during a selected semester to improve its sustainable business practices.
Prerequisites: SB201, SB315, and approval of Department Chair. |
| SB 398 |
Readings in Sustainable Business (3) |
| |
Individually negotiated list of readings in sustainable business as established by contract between the student and professor. contracts are filed with the Registrar.
Prerequisite: Approval of Department Chair. |
| SB 399 |
Independent Project (3) |
| |
Individually negotiated project established by contract between student and professor. Contracts filed with Registrar.
Prerequisite: Approval of Department Chair. |
