BUS 147 – INTRODUCTION TO FINANCE Prerequisites: BUS 210 or BUS 241
BUC 143 ABOVE-GRADE CONCRETE APPLICATIONS Prerequisite: BUC 110 and/or as required by the program This course emphasizes techniques and principles required to build above grade forms and to provide practice in constructing above- grade form systems. Topics include beam forms, slab forms, flying- form tables, crane-set wall panels, gang-form system for walls, and stair forms. Upon completion, students should be able to build above- grade concrete form systems, flying- form tables for scale, and build gang-form systems for walls and stairs. 3 Credit Hours BUC 150 HOMEBUILDERS LICENSE EXAM REVIEW Prerequisite: As required by the college This course prepares students to take the State Builders License exam for residential construction. Topics include basic residential frame and finish review, basic estimating, and associated areas. With appropriate field experience, upon completion, students should qualify to take the residential contractors’ exam 3 Credit Hours BUC 164 DECKS AND PATIOS Prerequisite: BUC 110 and/or as required by the program This course covers basic deck and patio design and construction. Topics include design criteria, sketching, estimating, and construction of decks, patios, and gazebos. Upon completion, students should be able to build a deck or patio from the ground up. 3 Credit Hours
This course is a survey of monetary and credit systems. Topics include the role of the Federal Reserve System, sources of capital, including forms of long-term corporate financing, and consumer credit in the financial structure of our economy. 3 Credit Hours BUS 150 – BUSINESS MATH This course is a study of practical business mathematics. Topics include fundamental processes of arithmetic with emphasis on decimals and percentages, markup, discounts, bank reconciliation, simple and compound interest discounting notes, depreciation methods, and present value. 3 Credit Hours BUS 188 – PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT This course provides strategies for personal and professional development. Topics include business etiquette, personal appearance, interviewing techniques, and development of a self-concept necessary for business success. 1 Credit Hour BUS 190 – INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS GRANT WRITING This course provides instruction on researching and developing various types of grants for use in the business community. 3 Credit Hours BUS 191 – INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS INVESTMENTS This course provides students with knowledge of various methods and instruments for business investments. 3 Credit Hours BUS 210 – INTRODUCTION TO ACCOUNTING This course is an introduction to accounting and financial reporting concepts and the use of accounting information for financial and managerial decisions. Information is presented from a financial statement user approach. 3 Credit Hours BUS 215 – BUSINESS COMMUNICATION This course covers written, oral and nonverbal communications. Topics include the application of communication principles to the production of clear, correct, and logically organized faxes, e-mail, memos, letters, resumes, reports, and other business communications. 3 Credit Hours BUS 241 – PRINCIPLES OF ACCOUNTING I Recommendation: BUS 210 This course is designed to provide a basic theory of accounting principles and practices used by service and merchandising enterprises. Emphasis is placed on financial accounting, including the accounting cycle and financial statements. 3 Credit Hours BUS 242 – PRINCIPLES OF ACCOUNTING II Prerequisites: BUS 241 This course is a continuation of BUS 241. In addition to a study of financial accounting, this course covers topics in managerial accounting, corporations, and financial statement analysis. 3 Credit Hours BUS 245 – ACCOUNTING WITH QUICKBOOKS Prerequisites: BUS 210 or BUS 241 This course will introduce students to computerized accounting systems using QuickBooks. Students will set up and perform routine tasks such as recording business transactions, maintaining customer and vendor files, vouchering, controlling inventory, processing sales, maintaining fixed asset and depreciation schedules, and preparing payroll. Additional procedures covered include setting up a chart of
BUC 214 SOILS AND SITE WORK Prerequisite: As required by the college
This course covers site conditions and soil types and their physical properties. Topics include site preparation, access, mechanical analysis, classification of soils, and hydrostatics of groundwater. Upon completion, students should be able to adequately prepare a building site according to plans and specifications. 3 Credit Hours
BUC 217 CONSTRUCTION SURVEYING Prerequisite: As required by the college
This course covers field surveying applications for residential and commercial construction. Topics include building layout and leveling, linear measurement and turning angles, plumbing vertical members, and topographic and utilities surveys. Upon completion, students should be able to properly and accurately use surveying equipment to lay out residential and commercial buildings. 3 Credit Hours BUC 238 COOPERATIVE WORK EXPERIENCE Prerequisite: BUC 110 and/or as required by the program . This course provides students work experience with a college- approved employer in an area directly related to the building construction industry. Emphasis is placed on integrating classroom and lab experiences with work experience. Upon completion, a student should be able to evaluate career selections and demonstrate employability skills and work-related competencies. 3 Credit Hours
BUSINESS (BUS)
BUS 100 – INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS Prerequisites: BUS 210 or BUS 241
This is a survey course designed to familiarize the student with the fundamentals of American business in a global setting.
BUS 146 – PERSONAL TO FINANCE This is a survey course related to managing personal finance. Topics include personal financial planning, money management, taxes, consumer credit, insurance, investments, retirement planning, and estate planning. 3 Credit Hours
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