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BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION 129
126
FIELD AND LABORATORY
INVESTIGATIONS IN MARINE
BIOLOGY
1.0 Unit
BIOL 126 is an introductory science labora-
tory offering a general survey of the diversity students hands-on experience in microbiol-
of life in the marine environment and the
ecology of some of its major ecosystems. This
course covers aspects of microscopy, pH,
cell respiration, photosynthesis, biodiver-
sity, ecology, and evolution. The laboratory
exercises utilize the comparative method
in order to study the anatomy, physiology,
and evolution of some of the major phyla of
marine organisms. This course requires the
participation in three or more field trips,
which introduce the student to research
methods, marine biodiversity, evolution, and
the ecology of marine ecosystems. Field trips
total a minimum of 9 hours. Laboratory 3
hours. Prerequisite: BIOL 125 (BIOL 125 may
be taken concurrently.) Course Typically
Offered: Fall/Spring/Summer. Transfer
Credit: CSU, UC, USC
131
REGIONAL NATURAL HISTORY
3.0 Units
BIOL 131 offers individual and group investi-
gation of the biological environment and the
impact of human activities upon it. Students
examine the inter-relationship between
living organisms and their habitats by special supervised work off campus under supervi-
projects. Library research, a scientific paper, sion of a faculty advisor. It is designed to
and/or an oral presentation may be a part of
the course. Field studies will investigate a
variety of world localities. When taught in
Baja California, Mexico, the field portion of
the course is based at the Glendale College
Field Station in Bahia de los Angeles. Lecture any program. Note: Students must arrange
2 hours/Laboratory 3 hours. Recommended
Preparation: A biology or ecology course in
high school or college. Transfer Credit: CSU
2 0 2 0 – 2 0 2 1 C ATA L O G • G L E N DA L E C O M M U N I T Y C O L L E G E
298
UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH IN
MICROBIOLOGY AND MOLECULAR
BIOLOGY
3.0 Units
BIOL 298 is intended to give undergraduate
ogy and molecular biology research while
working collaboratively in a laboratory
setting with a faculty-led team of students on
various projects. It allows the student to prac- and critical thinking skills, are applied to
tice and apply various scientific techniques
and methods (e.g. wet lab skills) and concepts
learned in biology (e.g. molecular biology,
microbiology, genomics, and bioinformatics).
Students are expected to apply knowledge
from prerequisite courses, to use their prob-
lem solving skills in carrying out assigned
projects, and to write up and present the
results of their research on-campus Lecture 1
hour/Laboratory 6 hours. Prerequisite: BIOL
101 or BIOL 112 or equivalent. Recommended
Preparation: ENGL 100 or ENGL 120, or ESL
151. Transfer Credit: CSU, UC, USC
BUSINESS
ADMINISTRATION
50
INTERNSHIP
1.0 to 3.0 Units
BUSAD 50 is a self-motivated course which
allows students to earn 3 units for structured,
provide students with appropriate prepara-
tion and a hands-on discipline-linked work
experience that will extend their knowledge
and understanding of career demands in a
field. This internship course can be used for
an approved internship prior to enrolling
in this class. Complete two or more courses
within your program before attempting an
internship. Note: This course is Pass/No
Pass only. Lecture 0.5/Laboratory 2.5 hours.
Recommended Preparation: Eligibility for
ENGL 120 or ESL 151. Transfer Credit: CSU
101
INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS
3.0 Units
BUSAD 101 orients students to the field of
business, introducing, in survey form, the
functions, characteristics, organization, and
problems of business. The course serves as
a foundation for later specialized study, and
directs the thinking of students to possible
careers. Lecture 3 hours. Prerequisite: None.
Course Typically Offered: Winter/Spring/
Summer/Fall. Transfer Credit: CSU, UC,
USC. (C-ID BUS 110)
106
WRITTEN BUSINESS
COMMUNICATIONS
3.0 Units
BUSAD 106 is a writing course for students
completing programs in business. The course
prepares students to accomplish tasks and
solve problems through the written word.
The mechanics, strategies, and processes
of technical writing, as well as creative
a variety of tasks which simulate typical
events in business. Techniques are covered
for creating effective business letters, infor-
mation summaries, proposals, and reports,
including references and research sources
and appropriate styles and formats. In
addition, original essays responding to a
review of rhetorical works in the fields of
business and economics are prepared. The
impact of organizational procedures on
business communications is explored, and
the automated technology which facilitates
this communication is applied to a variety
of tasks common to the business organiza-
tion. Lecture 2.5 hours/Laboratory 1.5 hours.
Prerequisite: Eligibility for ENGL 101 or
completion of CABOT 105. Course Typi-
cally Offered: Winter/Spring/Summer/Fall.
Transfer Credit: CSU
110
HUMAN RELATIONS IN BUSINESS
3.0 Units
BUSAD 110 aids future employees as well
as present employees in understanding
and applying human relations concepts to
the business environment. Topics include
attitude, morale, motivation, communica-
tion, business etiquette, productivity, ethics,
customer service and leadership. Lecture
3 hours. Recommended Preparation:
Eligibility for ENGL 120 or ESL 151. Course
Typically Offered: 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 field of insurance. Lecture
1 hour. Prerequisite: None. Course Typically
Offered: Fall (Every Other Year). Course
Typically Offered: Fall/Spring. Transfer
Credit: CSU