BIOL 266L – Ecology of the Southwest Uplands (1)
The laboratory section of this course consists primarily of field identification of flora and fauna native to the Sacramento Mountains and Tularosa Basin, and includes maintenance of a comprehensive field notebook as well as an oral presentation on a specific subject related to the course. Additional fees are associated with this offering. Co-requisite: BIOL 266.
BIOL 268 – Workshop in Biology: (1-9)
As announced. (May be repeated for a maximum of 4 hours).
BIOL 289 – Internship (1-9)
Students working in a related field may receive one credit per 60 hours of approved job experience. Job approval is determined by instructor/departmental review and course credit may require additional projects or assignments. Prerequisites: Consent of instructor.
BIOL 293 – Topics in Biology (1-9)
As announced. (May be repeated for credit).
BIOL 299 – Programmatic Capstone (1)
In this course, students will demonstrate proficiency and attainment of the programmatic outcomes for their chosen field of study. This course must be successfully completed the final semester prior to graduation. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (BUS) BUS 151 – Introduction to Business (NMCCNS BUSA 1113) (3)
The basic nature of business is an essentially market-disciplined economic system: the interdisciplinary nature of business and broad administrative principles governing organized human endeavor. Integrated study in the field of business. Discusses the whole business culture as a dynamic social system. Basic level to serve students majoring in any area of the College.
BUS 201 – Business Communication. (3)
The vital role of effective communication in business and development of skill in business
writing with emphasis on preparation of letters and reports; presenting information in a logically organized and acceptable form. Examines theory of communication, principles and techniques of effective business writing, verbal and nonverbal communication and organizational skills and an indepth participatory look at the interviewing process. Prerequisites: CAS 101 or equivalent or consent of instructor and ENG 102.
BUS 203 – Business Ethics (3)
This course will study the subject of ethics within the modern business world and environment. Industry guidelines, the role of government, the degree of corporate social responsibility and accepted standards of conduct will be covered in the course. Students will practice the ethical decisionmaking process and examine cases of ethical dilemmas.
BUS 206 – Today’s Entrepreneur (3)
This course is an introduction to the skills and personality traits needed to overcome the risks and efforts required to start and operate a new business. Topics also covered include the structure of ownership, sources of capital and information, dealing with diversity and uncertainty and the forces of changing social and economic conditions.
BUS 210 – Employability Skills (2)
This course is designed to help students/potential employees recognize and develop positive personal qualities in preparation for successful employment. It also focuses on the communications skills, including interviewing and resume preparation, customer service skills, effective interpersonal skills, productivity, ethical standards and career development that are in demand by employers.
BUS 221 – Principles of Real Estate (3)
Real estate as an academic and practical discipline; designed to introduce students to theory, principles, practices, problem-solving and decision-making techniques applicable to the purchase, transfer, lease, financing, appraisal, and brokerage of interests in land and buildings.
BUS 230 – Business Law and Ethics I (3)
Survey of the legal environment of business including the sources of law, dispute resolution and