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BASAM 495 - Capstone: Applied Management
Credits: (5)
The culmination of the BASAM program. Students will be asked to synthesize their learning through the creation of a professionally presented evidence driven strategic plan in a field of their professional interest. Students will reflect on their exploration of culture bound assumptions and will be asked to develop a plan to transfer their program learning to a workplace and career context.
Prerequisite: BASAM Director permission.
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BASAM 499 - BASAM Workplace Project Experience (Internship)
Credits: (5)
Provides students with supervised and assessed practical project-based work experiences that connect to a BASAM program learning outcome. Using a project management-based approach, and under the guidance of a workplace project sponsor, students will tackle a workplace problem or opportunity that will have been defined in BUS 410.
Prerequisite: BASAM Director permission.
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Basic Education for Adults |
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ODHS 018 - HSC First Quarter Experience
Credits: (3)
In this course, students will explore the relationship between power and education by learning about the historical inequities of the U.S. public school system. Students will identify the institutional, societal, and personal barriers to education that they have faced in the past and create a plan for overcoming those barriers in the future. Students will receive consistent study skills instruction and feedback that they will apply to co-enrolled courses.
Prerequisite: None.
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ODHS 025 - CCB Digital Literacy
Credits: (3)
This course covers skills and knowledge needed to effectively use technology for college and career success.
Prerequisite: None.
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ODHS 041 - CCB Basic Math
Credits: (5)
A beginning mathematics course designed to establish a solid mathematical foundation. Topics include operations using whole numbers, decimals, and fractions; determining place-value, and order of operations; calculations using ratios and proportions.
Prerequisite: CASAS math score 204-220 or placement based on HS transcripts.
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ODHS 042 - CCB Pre-Algebra
Credits: (5)
A course designed to prepare students for entry into Math 97 or WMath 100. Emphasis on strengthening basic arithmetic skills, analyzing data, computing with integers, and using basic algebra equations to solve applied proportion, percent, and geometry problems.
Prerequisite: CCB 041 OR CCBS 041 or CASAS Math Goals score of 221-235 or placement based on HS transcripts.
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ODHS 043 - CCB Beginning Algebra
Credits: (5)
A beginning course in algebra, building on topics introduced in CCB 042. Topics include algebraic expressions, solving linear equations and inequalities, graphing linear equations, solving systems of linear equations and inequalities, mathematical modeling, and functions.
Prerequisite: CCB 042 or CASAS Goals Math 226-235 or placement based on HS transcripts.
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ODHS 044 - Introduction to Geometry and Math Literacy
Credits: 5
Students will review and apply basic math skills while exploring topics in geometry.
Prerequisite: None
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ODHS 045 - HSC Algebra II
Credits: (5)
This course continues topics covered in high school algebra and completes all HS math requirements for the HS+ diploma.
Prerequisite: Completion of HSC 018 or Permission AND one of the following: completion of CCB 043, CASAS Math Goals score 236-250, or placement based on HS transcripts.
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ODHS 050 - College Prep Seminar
Credits: (2)
Course will focus on providing students transitioning into college and career programs with an orientation to college resources and labor market information to assist them in making an informed decision in choosing a career pathway.
Prerequisite: Concurrent Enrollment in CCB 054 OR advisor permission.
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ODHS 051 - Academic Skills Lab
Credits: (2)
Students receive support and tutoring in academic skills including writing, math, and reading for coursework assigned in CCB, ELA, On Ramp, HS21+, or I-BEST classes.
Prerequisite: None.
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ODHS 052 - HSC Fine Arts
Credits: (3)
This course explores the forms, meanings, and purposes of art and its role in human society.
Prerequisite: Completion of/co-enrollment in HSC 018 or permission.
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ODHS 053 - HSC Social Studies Project
Credits: (1-5)
This project-based course is designed to help students demonstrate competency in social studies subjects required for the HS+ diploma.
Prerequisite: HSC 018 with a “D” or higher AND HSC 065 with a “C” or higher (or 1 credit U.S. History from HS transcripts).
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ODHS 060 - GED Prep Social Studies and Language Arts
Credits: (1-7)
Students work toward knowledge and competencies required to pass GED exams in social studies and language arts.
Prerequisite: CASAS GOALS Reading Score 243+; (or Accuplacer Reading Next Gen 237+). Prerequisite/Corequisite: Concurrent enrollment in either HSC 018 or ELA 018, or HSC 018 or ELA 018 with a “D” or higher.
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ODHS 061 - HSC World Problems and Fine Arts
Credits: (5)
This course explores the historical and cultural context of current world problems using methods of Theater of the Oppressed and/or other art forms.
Prerequisite: Completion of /co-enrollment in HSC 018 or Permission.
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ODHS 063 - HSC Civics and Government
Credits: (3)
In this course, students explore federal, state, tribal, and local government organization and procedures, as well as their histories and underlying philosophies. This includes study of primary source materials that serve as foundational documents for these systems of government.
Prerequisite:HSC 065 with a “C” (or 1 credit U.S. History from HS transcripts) Prerequisite/ Corequisite: HSC 018 with “D”.
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ODHS 065 - HSC US History
Credits: (5)
This course examines major developments in U.S. history.
Prerequisite/Corequisite: HSC 018 or ELA 018 with a “D” or higher (or concurrent enrollment).
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ODHS 068 - HSC Washington State History and Ethnic Studies
Credits: (5)
This course examines major developments in Washington State history and the Pacific Northwest region.
Prerequisite/Corequisite: HSC 018 or ELA 018 with a “D” or higher (or concurrent enrollment).
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ODHS 070 - GED Prep Social Studies & Language Arts
Credits: 7
Students work toward knowledge and competencies required to pass GED exams in Social Studies and Language Arts. Instruction offered in Spanish.
Prerequisites: Basic computer and typing skills, OR CCB 024 or CCBS 024 with a C or better.
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ODHS 073 - HSC Science of Music
Credits: (5)
Students explore the connection between music and science by learning about the physics of sound, the biology of sound perception, and the psychology of human responses to music. This course is especially useful to students pursuing Early Childhood Education AAS or Education DTA.
Prerequisite: HSC 018 with a grade of D or higher; and MATH 96 or CCB 042 with a grade of C or higher, or a pre-algebra class at another institution; and CCB or ENGL 096 with a grade of C or higher OR placement into CCB or ENGL 097
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ODHS 074 - HSC Botany
Credits: (5)
Students explore the structure and life cycle of plants and their role in our ecosystem and in society.
Prerequisite: HSC 018 with a grade of D or higher; and MATH 96 or CCB 042 with a C or higher, or a pre-algebra class at another institution; and CCB or ENGL 096 with a C or higher OR placement into CCB or ENGL 097
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ODHS 075 - HSC Science with Lab
Credits: (5)
This course covers life and/or physical science topics.
Prerequisite: HSC 018 with a grade of D or higher; and MATH 96 or CCB 042 with a grade of C or higher, or a pre-algebra class at another institution; and CCB or ENGL 096 with a grade of C of higher OR placement into CCB or ENGL 097.
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ODHS 076 - HSC Nutrition, Health & Fitness
Credits: (5)
This course explores basic principles of nutritional science, digestion, absorption, and metabolism, scientific evaluation of nutritional needs of humans, cultural influences on food, and current nutrition controversies.
Prerequisite/Corequisite: HSC 018 or ELA 018 with a “D” or higher (or concurrent enrollment).
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ODHS 080 - HSC Physical Education and Health
Credits: (3)
This course covers topics in health and fitness in fulfillment of high school completion requirements.
Prerequisite/Co-requisite: HSC 018 or ELA 018 with a grade of D or higher OR concurrent enrollment.
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ODHS 095 - Transitional Reading and Writing
Credits: (1-10)
Examine habits, attitudes, and thought processes that lead to academic and professional success. Improve academic confidence through building critical thinking, writing, and reading skills, as well as digital literacy.
Prerequisite: CASAS Reading GOALS score of 217-227 or instructor permission.
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ODHS 096 - English Foundations
Credits: (5)
For High School Completion students who have not taken and passed any high school English courses. This course covers grammar, writing, and communication skills in fulfillment of the English 1 & 2 requirements for the high school diploma.
Prerequisite: CASAS Reading score 228-242 AND completion of / co-enrollment in HSC 018.
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ODHS 097 - College Prep English
Credits: (1-10)
Improve academic skills and confidence through mastering critical thinking, writing, and reading skills. Identify and implement habits, attitudes, and thought processes that lead to academic and professional success.
Prerequisite: CASAS Reading GOALS Score 243-262 OR passing grade in CCB 096. Students enrolling in this course should possess typing and computer skills.
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ODHS 099 - Academic Skills
Credits: (1-10)
Develop fundamental reading, writing, and/or math skills needed for success in discipline-based I-BEST course through contextualized instruction.
Prerequisite: Co-enrollment in appropriate content course.
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BIOL& 100 - Survey of Biology
Credits: (5)
Natural Sciences
This NON-MAJORS course begins with the study of scientific method, and continues with the study of chemistry of life, cells, metabolism, heredity, evolution, ecology, and the diversity of life. This course is intended to show students the relevancy of biology in everyday life. Lab included.
Prerequisite: ENGL 099 with a grade of C or higher (or placement into college-level English); and either placement into OR co-enrollment in OR completion of a college-level Math course with a grade of C or higher.
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BIOL 105 - Introduction to Plant Science
Credits: (5)
Natural Sciences
Study of how plants are structured, important plant processes, how plants reproduce, and the effect of the environment on plant growth. Topics may include: scientific method, centers of plant origin, plant cells and tissues, soils and mineral nutrition, genetics, propagation, and plant pests. Lab included. Field trips may be required.
Prerequisite: ENGL 099 with a grade of “C” or higher (or placement into college-level English); and either placement into OR co-enrollment in OR completion of a college-level Math course with a grade of “C” or higher.
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BIOL 111 - Matter and Energy in Life Science
Credits: (5)
Natural Sciences
An inquiry-based survey of chemistry and biology designed to promote a basic understanding of the influence of molecular structure and properties on living systems. Lab included. This course is part of a science sequence recommended for students pursuing a career in elementary education, but is open to all students. The suggested sequence is PHYS 111, BIOL 111, EASC 111.
Prerequisite: ENGL 099 with a grade of “C” or higher (or placement into college-level English); and either placement into OR co-enrollment in OR completion of a college-level Math course with a grade of “C” or higher.
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BIOL 127 - Ecosystems of the Pacific Northwest
Credits: (5)
Natural Sciences
Acquire an understanding of the development and dynamics of different ecosystems of the Pacific Northwest, through investigation of the abiotic and biotic factors that have led to emergence, persistence, and diversity of these ecosystems and the organisms that comprise them. An emphasis is placed on developing abilities to detect and recognize animals and plants that make up and use different ecosystems, and toward understanding the roles and positions fulfilled by these organisms. Possible field trips.
Prerequisite: ENGL 099 with a grade of “C” or higher (or placement into college-level English); and either placement into OR co-enrollment in OR completion of a college-level Math course with a grade of “C” or higher. Either BIOL& 100 or ENVS& 101 recomme BIOL& 100 or ENVS& 101 recommended but not required.
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BIOL 133 - Field Botany
Credits: (5)
Natural Sciences
The identification, life histories, ethnobotany, ecological relationships, distributions of evolutionary trends of endemic ferns, conifers, and flowering plants. Field trips may be required. Labs included.
Prerequisite: ENGL 099 with a grade of “C” or higher (or placement into college-level English); and either placement into OR co-enrollment in OR completion of a college-level Math course with a grade of “C” or higher.
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BIOL 150 - Microbiology and Chemistry Laboratory Techniques for Brewing
Credits: (1)
Essential laboratory skills for the brewing industry. Covers skills required for growth, maintenance and storage of yeast cultures. Beer production techniques including, but not limited to, testing for alcohol concentration, bitterness and color using American Society of Brewing Chemists (ASBC) official analytical techniques.
Prerequisite: Permission Required.
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BIOL& 160 - General Biology w/Lab
Credits: (5)
Natural Sciences
This course provides introduction to basic concepts of biology, with an emphasis on the cells as the fundamental unit of life. Topics include cell structure, basic chemical and biochemical concepts, metabolism, cell division, principles of genetics, biological diversity, and methods of scientific inquiry and critical thinking. Course establishes foundation necessary for continued biology study, especially in human anatomy and physiology. Lab included.
Prerequisite: ENGL& 101 and CHEM&121 passed with a grade of C or higher; and either placement into MATH& 146 OR co-enrollment with MATH & 146 OR completion of MATH& 146 with a grade of C or higher.
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BIOL& 170 - Human Biology
Credits: (5)
Natural Sciences
This NON-MAJORS course begins with the study of scientific method, and continues with the study of chemistry of life, cells, metabolism, heredity, evolution, ecology, and the diversity of life. This course is intended to show students the relevancy of biology in everyday life.
Prerequisite: ENGL 099 with a grade of C or higher (or placement into college-level English); and either placement into OR co-enrollment in OR completion of a college-level Math course with a grade of C or higher.
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BIOL 180 - Native Plants Pacific Northwest
Credits: (3)
The identification, life histories, ethnobotany, ecological relationships, and distributions of endemic ferns, conifers, and flowering plants.
Prerequisite: None.
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BIOL 190 - Life in the Sea
Credits: (3)
Natural Sciences
Introduction to the organisms in the sea with special emphasis on intertidal life of our area. Non-major, general interest. Field trip required.
Prerequisite: None.
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BIOL 199 - Cooperative Education
Credits: (1-15)
Supervised work experience in the field. Includes a weekly seminar. Instructor permission required.
Prerequisite: None.
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BIOL 205 - Marine Biology
Credits: (5)
Natural Sciences
Introduction to marine organisms and the environment in which they live. Special emphasis is given to the species found in the Pacific Northwest. Field trips may be required. Lab included.
Prerequisite: ENGL 099 with a grade of “C” or higher (or placement into college-level English); and either placement into OR co-enrollment in OR completion of a college-level Math course with a grade of “C” or higher.
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BIOL 220 - General Physiology
Credits: (5)
Normal functions of animal systems. Emphasis on vertebrate systems and lab investigation. Lab included.
Prerequisite: BIOL& 100, BIOL& 160, or BIOL 211 with a grade of “C” or higher; and either placement into OR co-enrollment in OR completion of a college-level Math course with a grade of “C” or higher. BIOL& 221, BIOL& 222, and BIOL&223 recommended. Lab included.
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BIOL& 221 - Majors Ecology/Evolution
Credits: (5)
Natural Sciences
Mendelian genetics, evolution, biodiversity of life forms, and ecology. First course of three-quarter series. For students intending to major in the sciences. Lab included.
Prerequisite: Both ENGL& 101 and CHEM& 161 with a grade of “C” or higher (or concurrent enrollment); and either placement into MATH& 141 OR co-enrollment with MATH& 141 OR completion of MATH& 141 with a grade of C or higher.
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BIOL& 222 - Majors Cell/Molecular Biology
Credits: (5)
Natural Sciences
For students intending to major in the sciences. Metabolism and energetics, structure and function of biomolecules, cell structure and function, current applications of biotechnology and molecular biology. Second course of three-quarter series. Lab included.
Prerequisite: ENGL& 101 with a grade of C or higher; and either placement into MATH& 141 OR co-enrollment with MATH& 141 OR completion of MATH& 141 with a grade of C or higher; and CHEM& 161 with a grade of C or higher (or concurrent enrollment).
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BIOL& 223 - Majors Organismal Physiology
Credits: (5)
Natural Sciences
For students intending to major in the sciences. Animal development and physiology, plant development and physiology, including photosynthesis. Final course of three-quarter series. Lab included.
Prerequisite: ENGL& 101 with a grade of C or higher; and either placement into MATH& 141 OR co-enrollment with MATH& 141 OR completion of MATH& 141 with a grade of C or higher; and CHEM& 161 with a grade of C or higher (or concurrent enrollment).
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BIOL 224 - Ecology
Credits: (5)
Natural Sciences
Fundamental ecological principles through basic theory and applications.
Prerequisite: ENGL 099 with a grade of “C” or higher (or placement into college-level English); and either placement into OR co-enrollment in OR completion of a college-level Math course with a grade of “C” or higher.
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BIOL& 241 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I
Credits: (5)
Natural Sciences
For pre-nursing and allied health majors. First of a two-quarter series studying the structure and function of the human body. First quarter includes histology, integumentary, skeletal, muscular, special senses and nervous systems. Lab Included.
Prerequisite: ENGL& 101 with a grade of C or higher; and either BIOL& 211, BIOL& 160, or BIOL&222; all courses with a grade of C or higher; and either co-enrollment in OR completion of MATH& 146 or MATH& 141 with a grade of C or higher.
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BIOL& 242 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II
Credits: (5)
Natural Sciences
Continuation of BIOL& 241. In-depth study of the structure and function of the human body; endocrine, cardiovascular, lymphatic, respiratory, urinary, fluid, electrolyte, digestive, and reproductive systems. Lab included.
Prerequisite: Both ENGL& 101 and BIOL& 241 with a grade of C or higher; and either MATH& 146 or MATH& 141 with a grade of C or higher.
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BIOL& 260 - Microbiology
Credits: (5)
Natural Sciences
Practical and elementary theoretical aspects of medical microbiology for students in allied health professions. Lab included.
Prerequisite: ENGL&101 with a C grade or higher. AND One of the following with C grade or higher in the course(s): 1.) Completion of BIOL& 160; or 2.) Completion of BIOL&211; AND one of the following: 1.) Placement into Math& 146; or 2.) Co-enrollment
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BIOL 270 - Natural Science of Western Washington
Credits: (5)
Natural Sciences
The course provides applied, multidisciplinary scientific exploration of the natural history of the western Pacific Northwest region. Fieldstudies, supplemented with class work, will include hands-on skills-building investigations of: (1) ecological systems (and the organisms that comprise them); (2) abiotic systems (geology, climatology, hydrology, glaciology, oceanography), and (3) human interactions with the environment (pre and postEuropean settlement). Weekly meetings or half-day field trips will culminate in a 2 to 4 day (or multiday during Summer) camping trip to areas of scientific interest.
Prerequisite: Either placement into OR co-enrollment in OR completion of a college-level Math course with a grade of “C” or higher.
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BIOL 271 - Natural Science of Eastern Washington
Credits: (5)
Natural Sciences
The course provides applied, multidisciplinary scientific exploration of the natural history of the eastern Pacific Northwest region. Fieldstudies, supplemented with class work, will include hands-on skills-building investigations of: (1) ecological systems (and the organisms that comprise them); (2) abiotic systems (geology, climatology, hydrology, glaciology), and (3) human interactions with the environment (pre and postEuropean settlement). Weekly meetings or half-day field trips will culminate in a 2 to 4 day (or multiday during Summer) camping trip to areas of scientific interest.
Prerequisite: Either placement into OR co-enrollment in OR completion of a college-level Math course with a grade of “C” or higher.
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BIOL 295 - Biology Integrative Experience Seminar
Credits: (2)
Intended for science majors. An Integrative Experience emphasizing an interdisciplinary approach to current issues in biology, including the societal context of biology and technology, and/or the ethical, political, and cultural aspects of biology.
Prerequisite: BIOL& 221; or CHEM& 161; or PHYS& 241; or CHEM& 241; or BIOL& 241 with a grade of “C” or higher; and either placement into MATH& 141 OR co-enrollment with MATH& 141 OR completion of MATH& 141 with a grade of “C” or higher.
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BIOL 299 - Learning into Action
Credits: (2)
Student develops and completes curriculum-related independent project which demonstrates skills and abilities and explores career options. May include, but is not limited to, service learning, original research, and travel abroad. Faculty sponsor approval required. Students with 45 transferable college credits are eligible to begin Learning into Action.
Prerequisite: None.
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ACCT 142 - Payroll Procedures
Credits: (3)
Computation of employee earnings, completion of payroll register, completion of individual earnings records, and preparation of various tax forms and reports.
Prerequisite: None.
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ACCT 145 - Small Business Accounting I
Credits: (5)
Learn to analyze and record the business transactions of sole-proprietorship, service businesses in journals and ledgers using double-entry accounting. Complete worksheets, record adjusting and closing entries, and create financial statements as required for a complete accounting cycle. Additional topics include cash control, basic payroll preparation, and partnerships. Not intended for transfer.
Prerequisite: None.
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ACCT 146 - Small Business Accounting II
Credits: (5)
Learn to analyze and record the business transactions of sole-proprietorship, merchandise businesses in general and special journals using double-entry accounting. Complete worksheets, record adjusting and closing entries, and create financial statements as required for a complete accounting cycle. Additional topics include notes payable and notes receivable, bad debt, inventory, and fixed assets. Not intended for transfer.
Prerequisite: ACCT 145 with a “D” or higher.
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ACCT 159 - Governmental Accounting
Credits: (5)
Essentials of accounting for governmental and not-for-profit organizations. Introduction to budgeting, accounting, and reporting systems (BARS).
Prerequisite: OBT 145 and OBT 146 or ACCT& 201 with a “D” or higher.
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ACCT& 201 - Prin of Accounting I
Credits: (5)
Introduction to financial accounting as an essential part of business decision making. The concepts of asset/liability valuation and reporting, income measurement, inventory systems and the interpretation of financial statements are presented. Required for business majors transferring to 4 year business programs.
Prerequisite: ENGL 099 with a C or higher (or placement into ENGL& 101).
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ACCT& 202 - Prin of Accounting II
Credits: (5)
Continuation of ACCT& 201. Business organizations, financing, cash flow analysis and financial statement analysis are presented. Required for business majors transferring to 4 year business programs.
Prerequisite: ACCT& 201 with a C or higher.
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ACCT& 203 - Prin of Accounting III
Credits: (5)
Introduction to the use of accounting information in the planning, controlling and decision-making processes of business managers. Job and process costing, cost-volume-profit analysis and budgeting are discussed in detail.
Prerequisite: ACCT& 202 with a C or higher or concurrent enrollment.
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ACCT 242 - QuickBooks
Credits: (3)
Introduction to the completion of the accounting cycle using QuickBooks Pro accounting software. Includes accounting for customers and vendors, inventory, budgets, and financial reports.
Prerequisite: ACCT 145 or ACCT& 201 with a “D” or higher.
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ACCT 244 - Sage 50
Credits: (3)
Introduction to the completion of the accounting cycle using Sage (formerly Peachtree) accounting software. Includes accounts payable, accounts receivable, inventory, and financial reports.
Prerequisite: ACCT 145 or ACCT& 201 with a “D” or higher.
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BUS& 101 - Intro to Business
Credits: (5)
Social Sciences
An overview of the American business environment including forms of business ownership, management techniques, decision making, marketing and production, human resources, accounting and financial management and the effects of globalization on American business.
Prerequisite: Grade of 2.0 or higher in ENGL 097, or AESL 098, or appropriate test score.
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BUS 111 - Business Math
Credits: (5)
Applied mathematics in daily business experiences. Basic mathematics (whole numbers, decimals, fractions, percents, ratios, equations and formulas) applied to business cases. Additional mathematical applications as they relate to banking, (including introductory international/cultural issues) payroll, purchasing, selling, interest, inflation, annuities, stocks, bonds, loans, taxes, insurance, depreciation, financial statements, ratios, metric system, business statistics, financial calculators. Practical mathematical problem solving techniques explored through presentations, discussion, and lab work. This course is non-transferable and for professional/technical students only.
Prerequisite: Recommended - Basic Arithmetic skills including fractions and percentages, Math 095 with a grade of C or higher, or equivalent. Math placement score or instructor permission.
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BUS 112 - Personal Finance
Credits: (5)
Analysis of savings, investments and consumer spending patterns. Personal budgeting, net worth, goal setting, consumer credit, financial institutions, insurance, real estate, stocks, mutual funds, precious metals, taxes, social security, retirement plans and estate planning.
Prerequisite: None.
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BUS 120 - Business Computers and Applications
Credits: (5)
Strategic use of common software applications to support business activity. Use software to create professional documents in Microsoft Word, build effective business presentations in Microsoft PowerPoint, introduction to problem-solving spreadsheet models in Microsoft Excel and introduction to databases with Microsoft Access. Current industry computer topics will be covered; basic web page design, advance spreadsheet modeling, social media, Networking, Management Information Systems and other current topics.
Prerequisite: Basic keyboarding and Computer Skills recommended.
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BUS 122 - Social Media & Digital Marketing
Credits: (5)
The use of social networks, online communities, or other online collaborative media for advertising, marketing, sales, public relations or customer service. Popular online digital technologies will be used to design an effective social media marketing campaign.
Prerequisite: None.
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BUS 171 - Latino Leadership I
Credits: (2)
Communication, teamwork and leadership skill development as a foundation for an applied project addressing issues of significance to the LatinX community to be planned and implemented in Latino Leadership II and Latino Leadership III.
Prerequisite: None.
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BUS 172 - Latino Leadership II
Credits: (2)
Apply communication, teamwork and leadership skills to plan a service project to address issues of significance to the LatinX community with an emphasis on mentoring and college access. This is the second of a three-class sequence and should be taken with 1 credit of Learning Into Action.
Prerequisite: BUS 171 with a “D” or better.
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BUS 173 - Latino Leadership III
Credits: (2)
Apply communication, teamwork and leadership skills to address issues of significance to the LatinX community with an emphasis on mentoring and college access. This is the third of a three-class sequence and should be taken with 1 credit of Learning Into Action.
Prerequisite: BUS 172 with a “D” or better.
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BUS 180 - Leadership Development & Management Skills: D
Credits: (5)
Identify individual strengths and weakness to build strong business leaders and managers . Leading and managing through times of change, innovation and other challenges. Focuses on communication, relationships, teamwork, collaboration, accountability, motivation, influence, problem solving, goal setting and decision making.
Prerequisite: None.
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BUS 199 - Internship / Cooperative Education
Credits: (1-15)
Supervised work experience in the field providing practical experience in the operations and methods of business. The internship will augment the classroom learning by applying skills and knowledge learned in a real business setting. Students will be supervised by business professionals who are experienced practitioners in the field, and will practice the work skills required to be successful in their chosen field. In partnership with the instructor and the supervisor, students will develop learning objectives to achieve during the internship/work experience.
Prerequisite: Instructor permission required.
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BUS 200 - Introduction to Law
Credits: (5)
Social Sciences
Introduction to the origins, development, structure, institutions and processes of the US legal system. Topics include law as a system of social thought and behavior; law as a framework for the resolution of conflicting claims; legal reasoning; law as a process for protecting and facilitating voluntary interactions and fundamental rights in a business society; legal terminology, civil and criminal procedures, legal rights and remedies, torts, contracts, criminal law, and property. Required for all business students transferring to the UW School of Business; recommended for any student interested in a career in law, law enforcement or related.
Prerequisite: ENGL& 101 with a “C” or higher.
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BUS& 201 - Business Law
Credits: (5)
Social Sciences
Introductory study of law, analyzing its origins, development and its role in society. The course surveys legal rights and remedies, courts and court procedures, torts, contracts and criminal law. Critical thinking skills are developed by analyzing and writing summaries of court rulings/opinions. Attending one court proceeding is required. Course required for business majors transferring to four-year schools.
Prerequisite: ENGL& 101 with a C or higher.
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BUS 205 - Human Resources Management
Credits: (5)
A comprehensive introduction to the management of human resources in profit and non-profit organizations, including job analysis, workforce planning, employee recruitment, selection, training and development, compensation, benefits, discipline/termination and performance appraisal, as well as human resources law, human resources information systems, employee health and safety, and labor relations.
Prerequisite: None.
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BUS 212 - Investment and Financial Planning II
Credits: (3)
Continuation of BUS 112 for those who have had some investment experience. Stocks, bonds, warrants, options, commodities, investment trusts, real estate, retirement plans, tax shelters and estate planning.
Prerequisite: BUS 112 with a “D” or better.
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BUS 240 - Fundamentals of Marketing
Credits: (5)
Introduction to the marketing of goods and services in a free enterprise system and the role of marketing in society. Topics include the marketing environment, marketing functions in manufacturing, retailing and service industries, market analysis including buyer behavior and market segmentation, marketing mix policies, advertising, pricing and public and legal policies that impact marketing. This course provides a valuable background both for students intending to transfer to 4 year business programs and for business owners wishing to improve their knowledge of marketing practices
Prerequisite: None.
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BUS 241 - Introduction to International Business
Credits: (5)
Social Sciences
An overview of how businesses operate in the global environment including topics on marketing, management, production, human resource management and finance.
Prerequisite: ENGL& 101 with a “C” or higher.
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BUS 242 - Professional Selling and Sales Management
Credits: (5)
Introduction to sales process, buying process, relationship selling, prospecting, sales call planning, communication, negotiating, and closing sales as well as how to motivate, compensate, and train sales people. Includes topics in Customer Relationship Management.
Prerequisite: None.
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BUS 280 - Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management
Credits: (5)
Introduction to developing and starting a business. Develop a business plan which includes marketing, financial, and planning sections of the plan. Use a computer to accomplish the functions involved in a small business including the planning, organizing, and control of a small business.
Prerequisite: None.
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BUS 290 - Leadership Skagit
Credits: (1-17)
Study the issues challenging our region. Explore different locations, industries and resources in Skagit County. Focus on critical topics such as history and sense of place, law and justice, economy and economic development, community services and health, and arts and culture. Meet with local leaders, identify existing resources and learn how to apply leadership skills to current issues in each of these areas. Directly apply leadership skills to choose, plan, and complete a service project in partnership with a local nonprofit agency. Identify individual strengths and weaknesses as a community leader. Learn to lead through times of change, innovation and other challenges. Focus on ethics and stewardship, interpersonal communications, teamwork, group process, equity, diversity, inclusion, conflict resolution, managing change, and public speaking.
Prerequisite: Instructor permission required.
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BUS 292 - Leadership San Juan Islands
Credits: (6)
Learn from local leaders about the issues challenging San Juan County. Explore different locations, industries and resources in the county. Focus on critical topics impacting local government, natural resources and land use planning, economic development, health, education, social services, arts, culture and history. Learn how to apply leadership skills to current issues. Directly apply leadership skills to choose, plan, and complete a service project. Identify individual personality strengths and weaknesses, and learn strategies for working effectively with different people. Topics will include self awareness, ethics and stewardship, interpersonal communications, teamwork, group process, facilitation, equity, diversity, inclusion, conflict resolution, managing change, and public speaking.
Prerequisite: Instructor permission requried.
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BUS 293 - Leadership Whidbey
Credits: (10)
Learn from local leaders about the history and legacies of Whidbey Island and the critical topics and initiatives in local government, ecology, economy, arts, culture, and education. Apply systems thinking, justice, inclusion, and equity to understanding these topics. Gain awareness of leadership frameworks while developing a personal leadership practice. Develop as a leader through self-awareness, values clarification, building on strengths, speaking in public, practicing conflict resolution, and behaviors that build strong teams and engage diverse communities. Directly apply leadership skills to choose, plan, and complete a service project.
Prerequisite: None.
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BUS 295 - Business Integrated Experience Seminar
Credits: (2)
In this integrative experience, students will analyze assigned business cases and current business news stories from multiple perspectives in order to arrive at a fuller understanding of the situations described.
Prerequisite: ECON& 201 or ECON& 202 with a “D” or higher.
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BUS 299 - Learning into Action
Credits: (1-15)
Student develops and completes curriculum-related independent project which demonstrates skills and abilities and explores career options. May include, but is not limited to, service learning, original research, and travel abroad. Faculty sponsor approval required. Students with 45 transferable college credits are eligible to begin Learning into Action.
Prerequisite: None.
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BUS 410 - Managerial Presence
Credits: (5)
Designed as an opportunity to apply learning on social capital theories and to develop and advance social capital in professional contexts. Analyze the features that define a professional presence in fields of interest. Examine the impact of implicit bias on professional presence and develop countering strategies. By the end of this course, students will have defined a workplace project/internship that they will implement in the next quarter.
Prerequisite: BASAM Director permission.
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BUS 430 - Evidence Driven Decision Making
Credits: (5)
Examine the uses of different types of data and evidence and explore collection methods. Investigate frameworks for tackling workplace problems using reliable, valid, and credible data and evidence. Focus on ways in which bias can enter into data collection and analysis, and related decision making, and on mitigating solutions.
Prerequisite: BASAM Director permission.
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BUS 450 - The Manager and the Law
Credits: (5)
Examine the ways in which the American legal system governs the contemporary workplace developing the legal awareness that astute leaders should have in areas such as privacy, competition law, tort, and intellectual property. Analyze the effect of bias in managerial decision making and in managing legal risks. Evaluate how managers can navigate the inherent tension between organizational objectives, legal obligations, ethical behavior, and social responsibility.
Prerequisite: BASAM Director permission.
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BUS 455 - Healthcare Manager and the Law
Credits: (5)
Analyze the origins and development of law and its role in society as it relates to the healthcare environment. Survey legal rights and remedies, courts and court procedures, torts, contracts, and criminal law. Topics include contracts with equipment vendors, HIPAA and Stark laws, and insurance, working effectively with counsel and creating accurate documentation of situations. Focuses on the use of case studies for contextualization and application.
Prerequisite: BASAM Director permission.
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CHEM& 100 - Preparatory Chemistry
Credits: (5)
Natural Sciences
Chemistry introduction for those who need background before CHEM& 121. Introduces chemical symbols and nomenclature, equations, states of mater, bonding, energy, and dimensional analysis.
Prerequisite: Either placement into OR co-enrollment in OR completion of a college-level Math course with a grade of C or higher.
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CHEM& 105 - Chemical Concepts
Credits: (5)
Natural Sciences
A survey course for non-science majors. Fundamental concepts of chemistry will include atoms and molecules, states of matter, chemical reactions, and topics of current interest.
Prerequisite: ENGL 099 with a grade of C or higher (or placement into college-level English); and either placement into OR co-enrollment in OR completion of a college-level Math course with a grade of C or higher.
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CHEM& 110 - Chemical Concepts with Lab
Credits: (5)
Natural Sciences
An inquiry-based survey of the basic concepts in chemistry for non-science majors. Topics covered include scientific method, structure of matter, states of matter, chemical bonding, chemical reactions, nuclear chemistry, topics of current interest, and philosophy of science. LAB INCLUDED, lab fee required. DOES NOT SATISFY CHEMISTRY REQUIREMENTS FOR BIOL& 160.
Prerequisite: ENGL 099 with a grade of C or higher (or placement into college-level English); and either placement into OR co-enrollment in OR completion of a college-level Math course with a grade of C or higher.
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CHEM& 121 - Intro to Chemistry
Credits: (5)
Natural Sciences
Introductory course for non-science majors, nursing, and environmental science students. Includes the nature of atoms and molecules, chemical notation, scientific reasoning, and problem solving in the study of the theory and applications of inorganic chemistry. Not recommended for students continuing chemistry beyond CHEM& 131. Lab included.
Prerequisite: ENGL 099 with a grade of C or higher (or placement into college-level English); and placement into college-level Math. Students who do not meet the prerequisite should enroll in the IBEST section of the course.
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CHEM& 122 - Introduction to Organic Chemistry
Credits: (5)
Natural Sciences
Structure and properties of organic compounds: hydrocarbons, alcohols, ethers, aldehydes, ketones, carboxylic acids, esters, amines, amides, and carbohydrates.
Prerequisite: CHEM& 121 with a grade of C or higher; and placement into college-level Math.
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CHEM& 123 - Introduction to Biochemistry
Credits: (5)
Natural Sciences
Lipids, proteins, enzymes, bioenergetics, carbohydrate, lipid, and protein metabolism; biosynthetic pathways; nucleic acids and protein synthesis; chemical communication; body fluids; nutrition; and digestion.
Prerequisite: CHEM& 121 with a grade of C or higher; and placement into college-level Math.
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CHEM& 131 - Intro to Organic/Biochemistry
Credits: (5)
Natural Sciences
One-quarter course of organic chemistry and biochemistry for non-science majors, nursing, and environmental science students. Includes study of structure, nomenclature, and reactions of organic and biological compounds. Applications to living systems. Not recommended for students continuing chemistry beyond CHEM& 131. Lab included.
Prerequisite: ENGL 099 with a grade of C or higher (or placement into college-level English); and either placement into OR co-enrollment in OR completion of a college-level Math course with a grade of C or higher; and either CHEM& 121 or CHEM& 161 wit
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CHEM& 141 - General Chemistry I
Credits: (4)
Natural Sciences
For programs requiring strong backgrounds in chemistry. Scientific method, Atomic theory, quantum theory, periodic relationships, chemical bonding, molecular geometry, stoichiometry, and reactions in aqueous solution.
Prerequisite: ENGL 099 with a grade of C or higher (or placement into college-level English); and MATH& 141 with a grade of C or higher (or concurrent enrollment); and CHEM& 151 with a grade of C or higher (or concurrent enrollment).
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CHEM& 142 - General Chemistry II
Credits: (4)
Natural Sciences
A continuation of CHEM& 141. Properties of solutions, thermodynamics, gases, liquids and solids, entropy and energy, chemical equilibrium.
Prerequisite: ENGL& 101 with a grade of C or higher (or concurrent enrollment); and MATH& 141 with a grade of C or higher (or placement into MATH& 142); and CHEM& 141 with a grade of C or higher; and CHEM& 152 with a grade of C or higher (or concu
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CHEM& 143 - General Chemistry III
Credits: (4)
Natural Sciences
A continuation of CHEM& 142. Acids and bases, acid-base and solubility equilibria, electrochemistry, kinetics.
Prerequisite: ENGL& 101; and MATH& 141; and CHEM& 142; all courses with a grade of C or higher; and CHEM& 153 with a grade of C or higher (or concurrent enrollment).
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CHEM& 151 - General Chemistry Lab I
Credits: (1)
Natural Sciences
Lab activities to accompany CHEM& 141. Scientific method, Atomic theory, quantum theory, periodic relationships, chemical bonding, molecular geometry, stoichiometry, and reactions in aqueous solution. Lab Fee.
Prerequisite: ENGL 099 with a grade of C or higher (or placement into college-level English); and MATH& 141 with a grade of C or higher (or concurrent enrollment); and CHEM& 141 with a grade of C or higher (or concurrent enrollment).
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CHEM& 152 - General Chemistry Lab II
Credits: (1)
Natural Sciences
Labs to accompany CHEM& 142. Gases, thermochemistry, intermolecular forces, liquids and solids, properties of solutions, kinetics, and equilibrium.
Prerequisite:ENGL& 101 with a grade of C or higher (or concurrent enrollment); and MATH& 141 with a grade of C or higher; and CHEM & 151 with a grade of C or higher. AND Co-requisite: CHEM& 142 with a grade of C or higher (or concurrent enrollme
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