Catalog: 2012–2013 Catalog Year

Course Descriptions

Biology (BIOL)

Science, Mathematics & Engineering Division

BIOL 100: General Biology For Non-Science Majors

Units (Credits): 3; Prerequisites: MATH 120, MATH 126 or higher or consent of instructor

Covers fundamental concepts and theories of life science. Major topics include cellular/molecular biology, anatomy, physiology, genetics, evolutions and ecology. Includes four laboratory experiences.

BIOL 113: Life in the Oceans

Units (Credits): 3; Prerequisites: none

Introduces the plants, animals and microorganisms of the oceans with an emphasis on important marine ecosystems such as intertidal zones, estuaries and coral reefs.

BIOL 190: Introduction to Cell and Molecular Biology

Units (Credits): 3; Prerequisites: CHEM 121 ; Corequisites: BIOL 190L

Covers the structure and function of cells. Included will be the major molecules of life, composition and physiology of cellular organelles, cellular metabolism, reproduction, motility, gene function and related topics. Note: BIOL 190/190L plus BIOL 191/191L transfer to UNR as fulfilling BIOL 190, 191 and 192 requirements.

BIOL 190L: Introduction to Cell and Molecular Biology Lab

Units (Credits): 1; Corequisites: BIOL 190

Covers the structure and function of cells. Included will be the major molecules of life, composition and physiology of cellular organelles, cellular metabolism, reproduction, motility, gene function and related topics. Note: BIOL 190/190L plus BIOL 191/191L transfer to UNR as fulfilling BIOL 190, 191 and 192 requirements.

BIOL 191: Introduction to Organismal Biology

Units (Credits): 3; Prerequisites: BIOL 190, BIOL 190L ; Corequisites: BIOL 191L

Combines the principles of botany and zoology into one course emphasizing levels of organization and life processes common to all organisms. Topics range from nutrient processing and homeostasis to reproduction. Note: BIOL 190/190L plus BIOL 191/191L transfer to UNR as fulfilling BIOL 190, 191 and 192 requirements.

BIOL 191L: Introduction to Organismal Biology Lab

Units (Credits): 1; Corequisites: BIOL 191

Combines the principles of botany and zoology into one course emphasizing levels of organization and life processes common to all organisms. Topics range from nutrient processing and homeostasis to reproduction. Note: BIOL 190/190L plus BIOL 191/191L transfer to UNR as fulfilling BIOL 190, 191 and 192 requirements.

BIOL 200: Elements of Human Anatomy & Physiology

Units (Credits): 3; Prerequisites: none

Provides students with an intense descriptive overview of anatomy and physiology with related, illustrative pathology and microbiology.

BIOL 204: Elements of Human Anatomy & Physiology Lab

Units (Credits): 1; Corequisites: BIOL 200

Provides students with intense laboratory exercises about anatomy and physiology with related, illustrative pathology and microbiology.

BIOL 208: Human Genetics

Units (Credits): 3; Prerequisites: BIOL 190, CHEM 220

Offers a basic science (Mendelian genetics, cytogenetics, molecular genetics) and detailed clinical case study and correlation-oriented (pedigree analysis, gene cloning, inborn errors of metabolism) course that demonstrates the principles of genetics/heredity in human health and disease. Strongly recommended for those pursuing pre-medical studies.

BIOL 212: Introduction to Human Genetics Lab

Units (Credits): 1; Corequisites: BIOL 208

Provides an opportunity to learn how to extract and amplify genomic DNA using the polymerase chain reaction; apply concepts of chemistry and evolutionary biology to study an organism they choose; identify a question involving their chosen organism and answer it using DNA technology; research and identify protocols and materials such as M-SAT primers specific to the organism they choose; subject data to statistical analysis and relate their findings to concepts of evolution.

BIOL 223: Human Anatomy and Physiology I

Units (Credits): 4; Prerequisites: BIOL 190 & BIOL 190L with a grade of C or better or CHEM 121 with a grade of C or better or meet nursing program chemistry requirement

Offers detailed study of cellular functions and the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, and nervous systems. Primary for physical education, pre-nursing and other pre-health majors. NOTE: For programs that require BIOL 223 and 224, both courses must be completed at the same institution if taken outside Nevada. May be repeated a maximum of two times within the last five years.

BIOL 224: Human Anatomy and Physiology II

Units (Credits): 4; Prerequisites: BIOL 223 with a grade of C or better

Offers a detailed study of the anatomy and physiology of the circulatory, immune, respiratory, digestive, urinary, endocrine and reproductive systems. Primarily for physical education, pre-nursing and other pre-health majors. NOTE: For programs that require BIOL 223 and 224, both courses must be completed at the same institution if taken outside Nevada. May be repeated a maximum of two times within the last five years.

BIOL 251: General Microbiology

Units (Credits): 4; Prerequisites: BIOL 190 & BIOL 190L with a grade of C or better or BIOL 223 with a grade of C or better or CHEM 121 with a grade of C or better

Emphasizes the distribution, form, structure and physiology of microorganisms in laboratory. Develops the student's skills in aseptic procedures, isolation and identification. Recommended for all allied health majors. Three hours lecture/three hours laboratory per week. May be repeated a maximum of two times within the last five years.

Building Inspection (BI)

Technology Division

BI 101: Introduction to Building Codes

Units (Credits): 3; Prerequisites: none

Introduces the international residential building code. Covers aspects of any code and how to search, interrupt, understand, and implement the code. Note: Non-transferable for a NSHE baccalaureate degree. Non-applicable towards an AA or AS Degree.

Business (BUS)

Social Science, Education, Humanities, Business & Public Service Division

BUS 101: Introduction to Business

Units (Credits): 3; Prerequisites: none

Provides the student a broad background about the modern business world. An important course for students who are considering choosing a business major.

BUS 106: Business English

Units (Credits): 3; Prerequisites: none

Offers a course in practical business English that includes principles of grammar, punctuation, and word usage, paragraph development and formatting of basic business correspondence. The English language is constantly changing and this course will reflect leading-edge practices used in the business community. Note: Non-transferable for a NSHE baccalaureate degree. Non-applicable towards an AA or AS Degree.

BUS 107: Business Speech Communications

Units (Credits): 3; Prerequisites: none

Focuses on speech communication skills. Includes effective listening and feedback methods, voice improvement, group and team interaction, developing messages for positive and negative audiences, preparation and presentation of an oral report.

BUS 108: Business Letters and Reports

Units (Credits): 3; Prerequisites: BUS 106, ENG 098 with a grade of C- or better, or appropriate score on WNC placement examination or equivalent examination

Develops letter and report writing skills including proper word choice, letter tone, and structure. Demonstrates how these skills are best used in business letters, memoranda, reports and other business documents.

BUS 109: Business Mathematics

Units (Credits): 3; Prerequisites: none

Reviews fundamental mathematical processes for the vendor and the consumer. Discounts, commissions, depreciation, overhead and interest rates are included. Note: Non-transferable for a NSHE baccalaureate degree. Non-applicable towards an AA or AS Degree.

BUS 110: Human Relations For Employment

Units (Credits): 1–3; Prerequisites: none

Provides students/prospective employees with knowledge and understanding of self and others for effective interactions in the workplace. Emphasizes employability skills such as communication, work habits and attitudes, ethics, conflict management, motivation and problem solving. Note: Non-transferable for a NSHE baccalaureate degree. Non-applicable towards an AA or AS Degree.

BUS 112: Customer Service

Units (Credits): 0.5–3; Prerequisites: none

Presents the foundations required for developing skills and knowledge to work effectively with internal and external customers. Note: Non-transferable for a NSHE baccalaureate degree. Non-applicable towards an AA or AS Degree.

BUS 113: Workplace Attitude Development

Units (Credits): 0.5–3; Prerequisites: none

Introduces students to the importance of attitude and good working relationships in the workplace. Focuses on development of strategies to improve attitude techniques for career success. Note: Non-transferable for a NSHE baccalaureate degree. Non-applicable towards an AA or AS Degree.

BUS 114: Effective Listening and First Impressions

Units (Credits): 0.5–3; Prerequisites: none

Introduces students to the importance of effective listening and first impressions in the workplace. Focuses on evaluation and development of methods and goals setting techniques for career success. Note: Non-transferable for a NSHE baccalaureate degree. Non-applicable towards an AA or AS Degree.

BUS 115: Workplace Time Management & Goal Setting

Units (Credits): 0.5–3; Prerequisites: none

Introduces students to the importance of time management and goal setting in the workplace. Focuses on evaluation and development of effective time management methods and goal setting techniques for career success. Note: Non-transferable for a NSHE baccalaureate degree. Non-applicable towards an AA or AS Degree.

BUS 116: Effective Telephone Techniques

Units (Credits): 0.5–3; Prerequisites: none

Introduces students to the importance of effective telephone techniques. focuses on procedures for making and receiving business calls, evaluating equipment and technology, and developing effective telephone skills. Note: Non-transferable for a NSHE baccalaureate degree. Non-applicable towards an AA or AS Degree.

BUS 118: Resolving Customer Complaints

Units (Credits): 0.5–3; Prerequisites: none

Introduces students to the importance of recognizing, resolving and preventing customer complaints in the workplace. Focuses on development of constructive techniques to interact with customers who have complaints. Note: Non-transferable for a NSHE baccalaureate degree. Non-applicable towards an AA or AS Degree.

BUS 119: Work Decision Making & Conflict Resolution

Units (Credits): 0.5–3; Prerequisites: none

Introduces students to the importance of decision making and conflict resolution in the workplace. Focuses on evaluation and development of decision making procedures, conflict resolution techniques and stress reduction strategies for career success. Note: Non-transferable for a NSHE baccalaureate degree. Non-applicable towards an AA or AS Degree.

BUS 273: Business Law I

Units (Credits): 3; Prerequisites: none; Recommended: BUS 101, BUS 108

Teaches the nature and sources of law. Studies the court systems and law as related to contracts, negotiable instruments, sales, insurance, and agencies.

BUS 274: Business Law II

Units (Credits): 3; Prerequisites: none; Recommended: BUS 101, BUS 108

Teaches the nature and sources of law. Studies the court systems and law as related to contracts, negotiable instruments, sales, insurance, and agencies.

BUS 286: Developing Your Resume

Units (Credits): 1; Prerequisites: none

Prepares students to produce functional, chronological and electronic resumes to match their skills, experience and education to the desired job. Note: Non-transferable for a NSHE baccalaureate degree. Non-applicable towards an AA or AS Degree.

BUS 287: Interviewing Techniques

Units (Credits): 1; Prerequisites: none

Provides students and prospective employees successful interviewing skills, which include taped mock, interviews and evaluations. Interviewing attire will be addressed. Note: Non-transferable for an NSHE baccalaureate degree. Non-applicable towards an AA or AS Degree.



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