Online Degree Programs

210 Study Tour 1-3
A course designed to use organized experiences with top business and/or
government decision makers as learning opportunities for economics and
business majors and other interested students. These visits offer inside views
of decision making in business, finance and/or government that will help
illuminate campus studies and suggest career possibilities. An acceptable term
project report and post trip seminar will be required for credit.

208 Intermediate Accounting II 3
Prerequisite: BUS 207
A detailed analysis of financial reporting under Generally Accepted
Accounting Principles. Emphasis is placed on the accounting treatment and
disclosures required for balance sheet items (assets, liabilities and owner’s
equity).

207 Intermediate Accounting I 3
Prerequisite: BUS 108
A review of the fundamental accounting processes followed by a detailed
analysis of the contents of the balance sheet, income statement and statement
of cash flows.

205 Accounting Information Systems 3
Prerequisites: BUS 108, 221
A study of the accounting information system as a component of an integrated
enterprise system. The REA model is used as a framework for analyzing the
relationship between an organization’s critical resources, events, and agents.
Database software is used to convert conceptual business models into physical
models. System documentation techniques are studied.

135 Hospitality Computer Systems 3
Introduction to the application of computers in the hospitality industry. A
study of how computers are used in hotels and restaurants for controlling
reservations, making room assignments, helping keep track of food and
beverage charges, forecasting and scheduling. The course will serve as a
foundation for integrating computer usage in other hospitality curriculum.
Special emphasis will be directed to computerized front office operation.

108 Accounting Principles Ii 3
Prerequisite: BUS 107 taken within the last 4 years
A continuation of the study of the terminology and principles and practices of
accounting as they apply to the analysis, recording and summarization of
business transactions, and the preparation of financial statements. The topics
covered include partnership accounting, corporation accounting, cash flow
statement preparation, and analysis of financial statements.

107 Accounting Principles I 3
A study of the terminology and principles and practices of accounting as they
apply to the analysis, recording and summarization of business transactions,
and the preparation of financial statements. The topics covered include the
theory of double-entry bookkeeping, the accounting cycle, accounting
information systems and controls, receivables and payables, and payroll
accounting.

100 Contemporary Business 3
The purpose of this course is to introduce the student to the organization and
operation of the basic product- and service-producing institutions in our
society—business firms—and the economic environment in which these
businesses make decisions.

107 Introductory Botany 4
A study of selected aspects of plant anatomy, physiology, and taxonomy. This
course does not count toward a biology major or minor.
327 Plant Physiology 4
Prerequisite: BIO 207
A detailed study of processes involved in plant metabolism. Three lectures and
one three-hour laboratory per week.
480 Advanced Topics In Biology/Toxicology 1-4
Prerequisite: junior standing, permission of instructor
This course is designed to offer in-depth study of a selected advanced topic at
a level appropriate to junior and senior majors in biology/toxicology and
related areas. May be repeated for credit as topics change

497 Directed Laboratory And Field
Research 1-3
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor
A directed research project supervised by individual faculty which is designed
to provide the student with experience in the methods of biological research,
including experimental design, use of instrumentation, analysis of results, and
presentation of the study in the format of a scientific paper. May be repeated
for up to 12 credit hours.