| AG
210 |
Principles
of Accounting - Financial (4) |
| |
Introduction
to financial accounting and its application to the reporting
needs of organizations. Topics include basic accounting
processes and procedures, the accounting cycle, internal
control, and the valuation and measurement of accounts
receivable, inventory, operating and intangible assets,
liabilities and capital stock transactions. |
| AG
211 |
Principles
of Accounting - Managerial (4) |
| |
A continuation
of AG 210 dealing with financial reporting requirements
and use of accounting information for planning, control
and decision making. Topics include statement of cash
flows, cost behavior analysis, product costing and budgets.
Prerequisite: AG 210. |
| BS 200 |
Fundamentals of the Organization for the Non-Major (3) |
| |
An overview course which introduces the student to the functions of management, marketing, accounting, finance, and economics. Business principles, concepts, theories, and terms, together with ethics and values, are examined both academically and experientially. |
| BS
201 |
Principles
of Management (3) |
| |
The focus
is on the origin and development of management theory,
processes of management, decision making, leadership,
communication, social responsibility, and international
management. Emphasis on application of management principles
to managing organizations. |
| BS
202 |
Principles
of Marketing (3) |
| |
An introduction
to basic marketing concepts, including marketing strategy,
pricing, promotional activities, product development,
and physical distribution. |
| BS
305 |
Financial
Management (3) |
| |
Covers
the concepts and techniques underlying effective decision
making related to investment and financial decisions.
Some of the topics include planning profitability, analysis
of risk, valuation of financial assets, time value of
money, cost of capital, capital budgeting, planning capital
structure and dividend decisions. Prerequisite:
AG 210 or 213, ES 214, MS 151, CS 152 |
| BS
325 |
Ethics
and the Ecology of Commerce (3) |
| |
This course
reviews classical positions in ethics as well as current
Catholic social teaching in the areas of morality and
the role of business.This course explores the relationships
between the business institutions and the natural ecology.
Environmental impacts are explored in terms of raw material
extraction, pollution, and methods of costing and the
long term sustainability of economic growth. Mechanisms
for full costing are explored, as are market growth opportunities,
which may be found in the impetus for pollution control
and environmental clean up. Regional, national, and international
aspects are considered with particular emphasis on the
development of international agreements. |
| BY 123 |
Enviornmental Biology (3) |
| |
Introduction to aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems, with emphasis on human influences. Field experience based labs. |
| CN 101 |
Introduction to Communication (3) |
| |
Theory and methods of intrapersonal, interpersonal, small group, organizational, public, intercultural, and mass communication. |
| CY 101 |
Environmental Chemistry (3) |
| |
Application of chemical concepts to eco-systems; implications of chemical technology to the social and physical environment. Prerequisites: High school chemistry recommended |
| EL
100 |
Intro
to Environmental Studies (3) |
| |
An introduction to natural processes and the human impacts upon the natural environment. Specific components include human population trends, soil and water issues, energy strategies, atmospheric issues, and pollution. |
| EL
301 |
Advanced
Environmental Studies (3) |
| |
In depth
examination of human population growth, energy shortages,
soil degradation, pollution, and environmental economics.
Prerequisites: EL 100 or BY 123 |
| ES
214 |
Microeconomics
(3) |
| |
Introduction to the
economic problem and the study of economics, to basics
of supply and demand, to concepts and models used to understand
the economic behavior of households and firms, to economic
outcomes under various market structures, and to market
failures and international trade. |
| PC
291 |
Physical
Science (3) |
| |
An introduction to physics and astronomy for non-science majors. Lab and lecture experiences are integrated within regular class meetings. Recommended for elementary education majors and those students who wish to acquire a broad perspective on these two areas of physical science. |
| SB
100 |
Industrial
Ecology (3) |
| |
This course examines the relationship between our industrial infrastructure and
the natural world. We will discuss natural production processes and the advantages
of incorporating nature-based design components in human industry. We will examine intelligent
energy choices, essential nutrient cycling, advantageous facility layout, and
thoughtful process design. Currently existing business examples that provide significant competitive advantages for companies as well as possible future innovations are
discussed.
Prerequisites: EL 100 or BY 123, BS 201, EL 301. |
| SB
200 |
Sustainable
Energy Systems (3) |
| |
This
course utilizes a systems perspective to examine the
possibilities for sustainable energy production and
consumption throughout the 21st Century and beyond.
First, we will explore the foundations of energy - its
physics, how we account for energy, and concepts of
energy efficiency and effectiveness. Next, an overview
of our current energy production and consumption will
be presented, along with some of the environmental,
economic and social impacts and challenges encountered
at regional, national and global levels, such as climate
change, carbon sequestration, mobility, energy conservation
and national security. We will also examine energy scenarios
for the future and how existing and theoretical energy
technologies such as biomass, hydrogen, wind, solar
(including photovoltaics), geothermal, hydropower, ocean
and tidal power and others are reshaping energy utilization
and management for businesses and the communities in
which they operate. |
| SB
201 |
Sustainable
Business Design and Management (3) |
| |
This course examines an intelligent redesign and new approach for providing
goods and services that improves long-term business profitability, restores the
integrity of the natural world, and builds vibrant communities. We will discuss
sustainable design intentions, specific strategic components, and real world
case studies.
Prerequisites: SB100 and BS201. |
| SB
202 |
Environmental
Regulatory Compliance (3) |
| |
Regulatory
compliance strategies for business on local, state, and
federal levels are outlined. Strategies for bringing small,
medium, and large businesses in compliance with air, water,
and solid-waste pollution regulations are discussed. Prerequisites:
EL 100 or BY 123. |
| SB
300 |
Environmental
Economics and Policy (3) |
| |
This
course examines microeconomic theory and models of environmental
economics such as common property resources, externalities,
environmental accounting, contingent valuation, and maximum
sustainable yield along with the complex economic and
social impacts of environmental policy.
Prerequisites: SB100 and ES214. |
| SB 310 |
Special Topics in Sustainable Business (3) |
| |
Variable topics in Sustainable Business offered on an occasional basis. |
| SB 315 |
Building
Social Capital (3) |
| |
This course examines the role of social capital in building sustainable organizations
and communities.The key elements and various forms of social capital will
be explored by looking at the different ways that communities develop and how
the human relationship with ecological systems can be sustained and enhanced.
Ways to measure social capital will also be addressed in order to strengthen the
understanding of this component of sustainability and foster its application in
the workplace.
Prerequisites: SB 100 or consent of instructor. |
| SB 320 |
Sustainable Business Innovations Lab (3) |
| |
We will investigate and deploy triple top-line entrepreneurial innovation, effective
organizational design, workplace innovation application skills, and
research/analysis methods through in-class discussions as well as practicebased
projects.
Prerequisites: SB100, 201, and 315 |
| SB 330 |
International Perspectives in Sustainable Business (3) |
| |
The sustainable business movement is surveyed from an international context and examined through an international field experience. A variety of global locations, including developing nations, are the focus of an investigation of the movement components such as sustainable agriculture, ecotourism, locally based and regionally coordinated sustainable development, technology sharing, place-based solutions, and business interactions of education, government, and non-governmental organizations. |
| SB 395 |
Case Studies in Sustainable Business (3) |
| |
This case-oriented course focuses on a variety of proactive sustainable business policy strategies that build economic value for business, improve the health of natural systems, and increase social capital within the community. Prerequisites: BS 201, BS 202, BS305, BS 325, SB 100, and SB 201 |
| SB
397 |
Internship
(3) |
| |
Under
the direction of faculty, this capstone course engages
the student to work with a business chosen by the student and
the development of a plan to significantly improve its
sustainable business practices. Prerequisite: Senior standing
and completion of all other major coursework. |
