York College 2011-2012 Academic Catalog

BUS 243. Business Statistics. 3 hours credit, spring.

An introduction to the tools and techniques that are used to convert data into meaningful information in a business environment. Students will demonstrate competency in data collection, sampling theory (including measurement and sampling error), probability and probability distributions, hypothesis testing, regression and correlation analysis. Prerequisites: MTH 163 or higher.

BUS 301, 302, 303. Internship. 1-3 hours credit, on demand Provides students with an opportunity for practical application of business concepts under the direct supervision of an appropriate professional.

Prospective interns are screened by the department and supervising employer. Credit given at the rate of one semester-hour for each block of 50 hours worked, up to a maximum of three hours per placement. May be repeated for additional credit; no more than six hours may be applied to degrees. Co-/Prerequisite: all lower division business core courses and consent of department's intern coordinator.

BUS 313. Business Ethics. 3 hours credit, fall A study of various ethical problems in business environments and the systems used by Christian business persons in making moral decisions.

All business disciplines are represented.

BUS 323. Business Communications. 3 hours credit, spring Principles, techniques, and mechanics of modern business letters, report writing, and tabular and graphic presentations. Basic instruction in principles and theory for formal research, and sources of business information. Fundamentals of oral communication in business. Prerequisites: COM 113 and ENG 123.

BUS 343. International Business. 3 hours credit, spring Examines how to understand and operate in other countries and cultures. Review international financial markets and global economic integration.

Discusses how to do market research in the international environment and how to develop and implement a global marketing strategy. The course includes exploring how to do business in emerging markets. Prerequisites: junior standing.

BUS 453. Business Law. 3 hours credit, fall A detailed study of the legal environment in which all businesses must function. Emphasis is placed on contracts, commercial transactions and paper, business organizations, intellectual and business property, debtor/creditor relations, regulation of business, and ethical considerations of business. Prerequisite: upper division standing.

CHEMISTRY CHM 114. General Chemistry I. 4 hours credit (3 for lecture, 1 for lab), fall A chemistry class designed to fulfill the chemistry requirements for most nursing and some other allied health-related programs. An introduction to some of the fundamental concepts of chemistry, such as modern atomic theory, periodicity of the elements, principles of chemical reactions, chemical equilibrium, acid-base reactions, oxidation-reduction reactions, solubility, chemical calculations, and an introduction to organic chemistry: the alkanes, alkenes, and alkynes. Does not count toward a major or minor in chemistry.

CHM 124. General Chemistry II. 4 hours credit (3 for lecture, 1 for lab), spring A continuation of CHM 114 with a continuation of the study of organic chemistry and biochemistry. Topics covered include: the aromatic compounds, alcohols, thiols, phenols, aldehydes, ketones, carboxylic acids and their derivatives, and amines and their derivatives. In the biochemistry portion of the course, the topics include: the simple and complex carbohydrates, amino acids and proteins, lipids, vitamins, enzymes and coenzymes, nucleic acids and intermediary metabolism. Prerequisite: CHM 114 or its equivalent.

CHM 214. College Chemistry I. 4 hours credit (3 for lecture, 1 for lab), fall General theory of chemistry, periodic classification of elements, atomic structure and properties of the elements. Includes stoichiometry, molecular orbital theory, valence shell electron pair repulsion theory, valence bond theory, solutions and solution stoichiometry, calorimetry, and the kinetic molecular theory. Laboratory will include an emphasis on quantitative analysis. Prerequisite: High school chemistry or CHM 114, and high school algebra. MTH 163 or an ACT Math subscore of 22 (SAT subscore Math 520) or higher.

CHM 224. College Chemistry II. 4 hours credit (3 for lecture, 1 for lab), spring A continuation of CHM 214 with emphasis on chemical kinetics, thermodynamics, electrochemistry and ionic equilibria. Attention will be given to qualitative analysis of cations in the laboratory. Prerequisite: Completion of CHM 214, or its equivalent, with a grade of “C� or higher.

CHM 264. Analytical Chemistry. 4 hours credit, fall Fundamentals of qualitative and quantitative spearations and analyses emphasizing chemical equilibrium, gravimetric, and volumetric analysis and including some instrumental analysis. Three class periods and 3 hours laboratory per week. Prerequisites: CHM 224 and MTH 173 or higher.

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