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124 BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

131 BUSINESS 106
REGIONAL NATURAL HISTORY ADMINISTRATION WRITTEN BUSINESS
3.0 Units COMMUNICATIONS
BIOL 131 off ers individual and group investi- 50 3.0 Units
gation of the biological environment and the INTERNSHIP BUSAD 106 is a writing course for students
impact of human activities upon it. Students 1.0 to 3.0 Units completing programs in business. The course
examine the inter-relationship between BUSAD 50 is a self-motivated course which prepares students to accomplish tasks and
living organisms and their habitats by special allows students to earn 3 units for structured, solve problems through the written word.
projects. Library research, a scientifi c paper, supervised work off campus under supervi- The mechanics, strategies, and processes
and/or an oral presentation may be a part of sion of a faculty advisor. It is designed to of technical writing, as well as creative
the course. Field studies will investigate a provide students with appropriate prepara- and critical thinking skills, are applied to
variety of world localities. When taught in tion and a hands-on discipline-linked work a variety of tasks which simulate typical
Baja California, Mexico, the fi eld portion of experience that will extend their knowledge events in business. Techniques are covered
the course is based at the Glendale College and understanding of career demands in a for creating eff ective business letters, infor-
Field Station in Bahia de los Angeles. Lecture fi eld. This internship course can be used for mation summaries, proposals, and reports,
2 hours/Laboratory 3 hours. Recommended any program. Note: Students must arrange including references and research sources
Preparation: A biology or ecology course in an approved internship prior to enrolling and appropriate styles and formats. In
high school or college. Transfer Credit: CSU. in this class. Complete two or more courses addition, original essays responding to a
within your program before attempting an review of rhetorical works in the fi elds of
298 internship. Note: This course is Pass/No business and economics are prepared. The
UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH IN Pass only. Lecture 0.5/Laboratory 2.5 hours. impact of organizational procedures on
MICROBIOLOGY AND MOLECULAR Recommended Preparation: Eligibility for business communications is explored, and
BIOLOGY ENGL 120 or ESL 151. Transfer Credit: CSU. the automated technology which facilitates
3.0 Units this communication is applied to a variety
BIOL 298 is intended to give undergraduate 101 of tasks common to the business organiza-
students hands-on experience in microbiol- INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS tion. Lecture 2.5 hours/Laboratory 1.5 hours.
ogy and molecular biology research while 3.0 Units Prerequisite: Eligibility for ENGL 101 or
working collaboratively in a laboratory BUSAD 101 orients students to the fi eld of completion of CABOT 105. Course Typi-
setting with a faculty-led team of students business, introducing, in survey form, the cally Off ered: Winter/Spring/Summer/Fall.
on various projects. It allows the student to functions, characteristics, organization, and Transfer Credit: CSU.
practice and apply various scientifi c tech- problems of business. The course serves as
niques and methods (e.g. wet lab skills) and a foundation for later specialized study, and 110
concepts learned in biology (e.g. molecular directs the thinking of students to possible HUMAN RELATIONS IN BUSINESS
biology, microbiology, genomics, and bioin- careers. Lecture 3 hours. Prerequisite: None. 3.0 Units
formatics). Students are expected to apply Course Typically Off ered: Winter/Spring/ BUSAD 110 aids future employees as well
knowledge from prerequisite courses, to use Summer/Fall. Transfer Credit: CSU, UC, as present employees in understanding
their problem solving skills in carrying out USC. (C-ID BUS 110) and applying human relations concepts to
assigned projects, and to write up and pres- the business environment. Topics include
ent the results of their research on-campus attitude, morale, motivation, communica-
Lecture 1 hour/Laboratory 6 hours. Prereq- tion, business etiquette, productivity, ethics,
uisite: BIOL 101 or BIOL 112 or equivalent. customer service and leadership. Lecture
Recommended Preparation: BIOL 103, eligi- 3 hours. Recommended Preparation:
bility for ENGL 101. Transfer Credit: CSU. Eligibility for ENGL 120 or ESL 151. Course
Typically Off ered: Fall/Spring. Transfer
Credit: CSU.
111
INTRODUCTION TO INSURANCE
1.0 Unit
BUSAD 111 gives students a basic back-
ground of the modern property/casualty
insurance system. It is designed as a basic
overview of insurance for those who have
little or no knowledge of insurance but who
wish to enter the fi eld of insurance. Lecture
1 hour. Prerequisite: None. Course Typically
Off ered: Fall (Every Other Year). Transfer
Credit: CSU.

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