| 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
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. |
| BS
495 |
Case Studies in Sustainable Business (3) |
| |
This case-oriented course focuses on a
variety of proactive sustainable business policy strategies
that build economic value for business, improve the health
of natural systems, and increase social capital within
the community. Prerequisites: BS 201, BS 202, BS305, BS
325, SB 100, and SB 201 |
CS
152 |
Spreadsheets (1) |
| |
This hands-on lab course covers basic spreadsheet functions such as simple formulas, formatting, and printing using Microsoft Excel. Course projects introduce skills such as formulas and basic functions, charts, and absolute referencing. This course would be beneficial to any students with a desire to analyze numerical data, manage finances, perform simple statistics, or generate charts and graphs. |
| EL
100 |
Intro
to Environmental Studies (3) |
| |
Introduction
to major environmental processes and the human impacts
upon the natural environment over time including population
increase, resource consumption, energy generation, 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. |
| CY
101 |
Environmental
Chemistry (3) |
| |
Application
of chemical concepts to eco-systems; implications of chemical
technology to the social and physical environment. Prerequisites:
High school chemistry recommended |
| CY
155/157 |
General,
Organic, and Biochemistry I (4) |
| |
This is
introductory course for the nursing and health sciences.
It will cover atomic theory, reactions, mole calculations,
solutions, gases, acids and bases, radiation chemistry,
and hydrocarbon chemistry. Three hours lecture and
one hour lab per week. |
| CY
156/158 |
General,
Organic, and Biochemistry II (4) |
| |
This is
the second semester of the sequence. It covers the basics
in organic and biochemistry. The major topics will be
the chemistry of the functional groups, the basic biomolecules,
carbohydrate metabolism, lipid metabolism, protein metabolism,
and nucleic acid duplication and replication. Three hours
lecture and one hour lab per week. Prerequisites: CY 155/157 |
| 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 relationship between our industrial infrastructure and
the natural world.We will discuss natural production processes and the advantages
of incorporating nature-based design components in human industry. Intelligent
energy choices, essential nutrient cycling, advantageous facility layout, and
thoughtful process. Currently existing business examples that provide significant competitive advantages for companies as well as possible future innovations are
discussed.
Prerequisites: EL 100 or BY 123 and BS 201. |
| 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 Design and Management (3) |
| |
This course examines an intelligent redesign and new approach for providing
goods and services that improves long-term business profitability, restores the
integrity of the natural world, and builds vibrant communities. We will discuss
sustainable design intentions, specific strategic components, and real world
application of this design and management theory.
Prerequisites: SB100 and BS201. |
| 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 or BY 123. |
| SB
300 |
Environmental
Economics and Policy (3) |
| |
This
course examines microeconomic 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: SB100 and ES214. |
| 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 sustainability and foster its application in
the workplace.
Prerequisites: SB 100 or consent of instructor. |
| SB
397 |
Internship
(3) |
| |
Under
the direction of faculty, this capstone course engages
the student to work with a business chosen by the student and
the development of a plan to significantly improve its
sustainable business practices. Prerequisite: Senior standing
and completion of all other major coursework. |
