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CHAPTER 7 COURSE DESCRIPTION ACCOUNTING ACCTG 213 Principles of Accounting I P: ENG 173; TOEFL 500 or equivalent An introduction to financial accounting focusing on the importance and the use of accounting information from the perspective of external users: the information cycle; the preparation and the interpretation of financial statements; accounting aids to internal control. Also accounting for cash, receivables and payables, plant assets evaluation, income recognition and determination, deprecations, liabilities, debts, owners’ equity, and partnership. ACCTG 223 Principles of Accounting II P: ACCTG 213 This course is an introduction to managerial accounting focusing on the preparation and use of accounting information for decision making (from the perspective of management users). Topics include internal accounting systems and procedures, managerial accounting reports such as budgets, cost-volume-profit analysis, costing systems, product planning, performance evaluation and control, long-term liabilities, and statement of cash flows. ACCTG 303 Intermediate Accounting I P: ACCTG 213 and 223 The course covers financial theories and practices underlying the measurement of income and the determination of financial position of business firms. Also accounting principles related to working capital, plant assets, and long term liabilities. ACCTG 313 Intermediate Accounting P: ACCTG 303 As continuation of ACCTG 303, this course gives theories and practices on accounting for stockholders equity, income taxes, leases and pensions, earning per share analysis, effects of inflation, statement of cash flows, and financial statement disclosure. ACCTG 323 Cost Accounting I P: ACCTG 223 The course covers cost accounting principles and procedures: job-order cost accounting, cost behavior, profit planning and capital budgeting, motivation and

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control, process cost accounting, standard costs, variable costing, and profitvolume analysis ACCTG 333 Cost Accounting II P: ACCTG 213 and ACCTG 223 The course covers the theory and practice of product cost flows, accounting for materials, labor, and overheads, cost accounting for job-order and process: budgeting process and standard cost accounting and variances analysis. Also just – in – time and active-based costing. This course is for students who have already studied the basic elements of job –order, process costs, and budgeting. ACCTG 403 Advanced Financial Accounting I P: ACCTG 313 This course is an advanced course in financial accounting theory including accounting principles on the business forms, joint ventures, selling on consignments and installments, relationship between the head office and those of branches, merger, multinational companies, consolidation of income, and other contemporary issues in financial accounting. ACCTG 413 Advanced Financial Accounting II P: ACCTG 403 A continuation of ACCTG 403, the course stresses on the preparation of consolidated income statements and recording of investments. Materials covered include: merger and reason for merger, preparation of investment and consolidated reports, profit on transaction of inventories and fixed assets between holding company and sister companies, change of ownership, pooling of interest, and the complexity of relationship between holding company and subordinated companies. ACCTG 423 Controller-ship P: ACCTG 325 This course on management control systems offers the principles of planning and control of business activities and the preparation of supportive information and reports. Coverage include: function and scope of Controllership, role of the controller in the management control systems, structure of the management control systems, and the process of the management control systems. ACCTG 433 Government Accounting P: ACCTG 223, senior standing The course illustrates the theory and principles, procedures, and practice of accounting in government organization. Topics include: characteristics of government accounting, state financial accounting procedures, fund accounting, general fixed assets, group of accounts, general long-term debts of group of accounts and financial reporting and auditing.

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ACCTG 443 Accounting Information Systems P: GSCI 323, FIN 383, MGMT 303, MGMT 373, MKTG 303, ACCTG 313, ACCTG 333 This course teaches the knowledge and skills needed in the analysis and preparation of accounting information systems and organization. It also deals with understanding of the role of the information systems and technology in decision making and the relationship between accounting information systems and the management systems. The course covers the design of ledgers, journals and reporting forms, data and documents flow diagrams, internal control systems, earning cycle, expenditure cycle, production cycle, financial cycle and management decision making and reporting. The course provides practice in developing business solutions with an emphasis on problem analysis and critical thinking skills. ACCTG 453 Introduction to Auditing (Auditing I) P: ACCTG 313 This course is an introduction to the profession of the public accountants. It offers conceptual knowledge on the principles of auditing financial reports and the relationship between the internal control structure and the financial reports. Coverage includes: auditing and the public accountants, assessment of financial reports, preparation for financial auditing, supporting documents, structure of the internal control systems, assessing the source of income, assessing the application of funds, assessing the cycle on wage, salary and production, and control by sampling ACCTG 463 Auditing II P: ACCTG 453 This course describes the procedures for designing auditing programs in various transactions, implementation of the programs, auditing processes and the reporting of the results of the auditing. ACCTG 473 Accounting Theory P: ACCTG This course teaches the knowledge of theoretical approaches to various accounting problems particularly in dealing with specific problems and the development of alternative solutions. Coverage includes: concept of equity, the objective of financial Accounting and reporting, pluses and minuses of accounting information for decision making purposes, the elements of financial reporting, profit concept and measurement, assessment of revenues and expenses, assessment of assets, assessment of liabilities, and shareholders equity. ACCT 383 Tax Law P: This course provides knowledge on taxation in Indonesia covering the philosophy, the techniques of collections, the variety of taxes. Topics include definition of tax, variety of taxes, principles of tax collection, and tariff. Tax history, states and regional taxes, and international tax law. 30 | P a g e

ACCTG 393 Taxation P: ACCTG 213, ACCTG 223, and Junior Standing This course is an in depth study on taxation in Indonesia focusing on the preparation of tax return and tax planning in organization. Topics include tax accounting, government regulations, presidential decrees of the ministry of finance, and the various tax circulars issued by the directorate of taxation.

ANTHROPOLOGY ANT 113 Cultural Anthropology P: None Survey of cultural anthropology covering: the nature of culture and its aspects such as: social organization, economics, religion, technology, and languages as reflected in contemporary traditional societies with diverse ways of life. Also touches upon theoretical approaches and problems of culture change. The similarities and differences throughout the world are emphasized. Video format is used. ANT 123 Comparative Cultures P: None This is an introductory course on comparative study of contemporary human cultures and social processes that influence behavior. It Shows methods and theories for comparative cultural analysis from historical, ethnographic, and indigenous viewpoints.

BIOLOGY

BIOL 103 Introductions to Biological Science P: None Designed for the non-major, the course offers an in-depth focus on three contemporary problems: maintaining a live able environment, human health and evolution. Coverage of topics includes diversity of life, genetics, reproduction, population, human environmental impacts, cellular structure, living organism, and ecology. BIOL 113 Heredity and Society P: None The course provides the non-major students with an understanding of genetics and to discover how modern discoveries and environment changes affect the future of the society.

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COMMUNICATIONS

COM 103 Career Skills P: TOEFL 500 The course integrates principles of interpersonal communication with introduction to career planning aimed at building students skills for handling common interpersonal communication in academic, employment, and cross-cultural situations. Using communication theory and process as the vehicle for understanding, the course stresses the practical applications of effective communications through the use of readings, models, group discussions, small group activities, and brief presentations. COM 113 Introduction to Public Speaking P: ENG 213 Theory and practice of public speaking covering the principal modes, informative and persuasive speaking, debate and formal presentation using aids ENG 103 Writing for Management P: None This course provides a structural pattern for writing basic composition the students begin with the basic fundamentals of sentence structure, a review of punctuation usage and practice in paragraph writing. Reading from the text demonstrates each writing technique. The students then write an essay, which incorporates the technique. A term paper is required on course completion. ENG 163 Academic English P: None This course assists students in developing and refining their Academic English reading and writing skills at the advanced university level. Students will upgrade their critical textbook reading using first term textbooks and authenticate lecture listening skills. They will be introduced to academic writing including paraphrasing, summarizing, and answering short and essays length questions. Students will continue to develop their business vocabulary and structure skills. They will also develop their critical thinking skills through the writing process and academic speaking tasks (presentations, discussion, critiquing, etc.). COM 213 Business Communications P: ENG 203 The course is instruction and practice on written communication in business: the use of correct English in preparing and presenting business letters, memorandums, and reports. Collaborative writing using personal computers is emphasized.

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ENG 243 Business Research Writing P: ENG 193, COM 213 This course is designed for 3rd and 4th year (or above) students who have completed Composition II, Public Speaking or Business Communications to upgrade formal writing-presentation skills needed for successful completion of degree. This course is strictly a formal writing and presentation workshop. Each week, work will be handed in and discussed with instructors. Students produce case study, business report, course topic research/project, research proposal. COM 373 Business Negotiating P: COM 213 This course explores the major concepts and theories from psychology, sociology, and business communications relating to bargaining and negotiation in the workplace. It includes an examination of the dynamics of interpersonal and intergroup conflict and its resolution. Students will also begin to develop their ability to analyze and diagnose negotiation and bargaining as well as conflict situations. The students will analyze their own individual bargaining style and practice developing and improving on them. JAP 103 P: None The students will learn the basic Japanese Language in terms with developing easy sentences and conversation in daily interaction at the end of this session. All topic will be designed in an easy way to understand by giving reading exercise, roleplaying, group discussion and simple conversation. and how to write Chinese character and also practice daily conversation as well MAN 103 Mandarin Language P: None The students will learn the basic Chinese Language in terms with developing easy sentences and conversation in daily interaction at the end of this session. All topic will be designed in an easy way to understand by giving reading exercise and how to write Chinese character and also practice daily conversation as well.

COMPUTERS

CSCI 103 Introduction to Computer Based Systems P: None The course introduces computer terminology, concepts, applications, and the impact of computer technology on society: provides hands-on experience with word processing, spreadsheets, and data-based management programs to help students better understand and integrate computer into their academic and professional work.

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CSCI 213 Microcomputer Applications to Management P: CSCI 103 Practical software-based hands-on course for the small business owners, managers or would be managers who want to get the most of microcomputers without having to be computer expert. The course requires a general knowledge of the business practice for which the computer is to be used (accounting, inventory, marketing, correspondence, and similar functions).

ECONOMICS

ECON 203 Principles of Microeconomics P: Math 123, TOEFL 500 As an introductory course in microeconomics the course focuses on supplydemand analysis, free market principles, private enterprise systems, market imperfections, and international trades and finance. The theory of the firm, the study of price theory, economic scarcity, consumer behavior, production costs, market structure, and income distribution are in the course.

ECON 213 Principles of Macroeconomics P: Math 123, TOEFL 500 As an introductory in macroeconomics the course examines factors such as: theory of determination of total or aggregate income, price levels, the role of money in the economy, monetary and fiscal policy, inflation, economic growth, employment, interest rates, what causes the changes in all the above factors, and the use of policy measures to regulate them. ECON 243 Economics Theory P: ECON 203, ECON 213 This course is a continuation of both ECON 203 and ECON 213. The coverage of microeconomics theory is an in-depth study of supply-demand, consumer behaviors, producer behaviors, market structures and inputs. Topics in macroeconomics include theory of consumption, investments, money supply and demands, employment opportunities, and theory of growth. ECON 303 Development Economics P: ECON 213 The course provides knowledge on the economics development of developing countries. Topics include: definition and meaning of the theory of development, strategy and process development, roles of financial policy, monetary policy, and foreign trade policy in economic development, the interrelationship of economic development in developing countries with that of the developed / industrialized nations.

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ECON 343 International Economy P: ECON 213, MKTG 353 This course introduces the basic concepts of international economic theory, the development of the theory, trade policies, and relationship between nations. Problem of commercial policy balance of payments adjustment, and the international monetary system. ECON 353 Banking and other Financial Institutions P: ECON 203, 213, STAT 233 The course is an analysis of the interrelated financial systems of central banks, private banks, and other sources and uses of financial capita. Using economics and finance methodologies, the topics covered include: money supply and demand, monetary policy and central banks, interest rate determination, inflation, financial intermediaries, and international financial markets.

FINANCE

FIN 383 Finance Management P: ACCTG 213, ACCTG 223, and MATH 123, MATH 213 The course covers the conceptual framework of the form such as the capital market theory, the evaluation of risky assets, capital budgeting, valuing the firms securities, capital structure theory, long-term financing alternatives, cost of capital, dividend policy and working capital management. FIN 403 Financial Statement Analysis P: FIN 383 The course covers the techniques and principles in the detailed analysis of accounting statements from the point of view of the lenders, investors, or the financial manager of the firm. FIN 413 International Finance Management P: FIN 383 The course covers the international financial markets and financial decision making in multinational firms. Topics include: international monetary environment, foreign exchange risk management, source and availability of funds to financial trade and multinational operations, taxation planning and control, international portfolio diversification, international banking, capital budgeting, political risk, and evaluation of performance.

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GEOGRAPHY

GEOG 203 Social and Cultural Geography P: TOEFL 500 The course introduces the fundamental concepts of social and cultural geography and relates the concepts to a variety of topics such as cultural regions, cultural elements, and their diffusion, settlement patterns, environmental hazards, and spatial patterns of social problems.

HISTORY HIST 313 World Civilizations I The course surveys the development of civilization from prehistoric times to 1500 AD. Emphasis is on the contributions, forces, and trends found in major cultures of the world. The course provides an awareness and understanding of the major developments that have been of importance during civilization. HIST 323 World Civilizations II The course surveys the development of civilizations from 1500 AD. Emphasis is on the contributions, forces, and trends found in major cultures.

HOSPITALITY

HOSP 313 Introduction to the Hospitality Industry P: ENG 193, MGMT 213 The course introduces the historical development of the hospitality industry and its various components and the interdependence of the components such as hotel/resorts, tour operators, travel agencies, attractions, and transportation modes. The political, social, and economical implications of tourism are also addressed. HOSP 323 Introduction to the Food Management P: HOSP 313 The course surveys the major food groups, the skills to analyze restaurant concepts and overview of the management functions in the restaurant. HOSP 403 Front Office Procedures P: HOSP 113, MGMT 323 This is an introductory course to acquaint the students with the front desk operations and management of a hotel. Areas include bell service, desk clerking, cashiering, guest reception, and reservation systems. 36 | P a g e

HOSP 413 Food and Beverage Management P: HOSP 313 The course introduces the insight of the food and beverage operations and management. Topics include F&B Operations, F&B Organization, Food Production Methods, F&B Service Methods, Banquet Sales and Services, F&B Accounting, F&B Controls. HOSP 123 Hospitality Purchasing P: HOSP 413 The course introduces the control problems of the food and beverage industry. Emphasis is placed on profit planning through menu planning, budgeting, forecasting, and the use of proper control methods. HOSP 433 Hotel and Resort Management P: HOSP 313, MGMT 213 The course is an in-depth analysis of the hotel and resorts operations and management. Students investigate the various departments in a hotel and the systems associated with each department of successful operations and management. Areas covered: food and beverage, rooms, sales and marketing, engineering, accounting, and human resources. HOSP 443 Restaurant/Food Service Management P: HOSP 323 or HOSP 413 The course takes one full semester of in-depth project of developing a restaurant. The students will research the following areas: site selection, market analysis, menu development, competition analysis, equipment selection, staffing requirements, financial analysis, and promotion. HOSP 453 Hospitality Marketing and Sales P: HOSP 313 The course explores the marketing and sales process in a hospitality environment. Students learn the step by step procedures involved in creating a marketing plan and implementing it through a group sales effort. The course also focuses on direct sales techniques, solicitations, account management, development, and opening and closing. HOSP 353 Hotel Property Management P: HOSP 313 The course investigates the problems related to the physical conditions of properties with stress on electrical and mechanical systems. Particular emphases are on preventive maintenance, energy conservation, and cost saving. Also taught are conceptualization, design layout, and specifications of facilities.

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HOSP 463 Hospitality Profitability Control P: HOSP 443 The course provides students with a practical, in –depth analysis of the most important operating systems, cost control techniques, and strategies with profitable full-service restaurant technologies. HOSP 464 Beverage Management P: HOSP 413 The course explains how managers in hotels and restaurants can responsibly serve, manage, and market beverage containing alcohol. Upon completion of the course students will be able to describe the production and the ingredients for the alcoholic beverages. They will also understand the balanced information on health and social issues relating to alcoholic beverage consumption. HOSP 483 Catering and Fine Dining Management P: HOSP 443 The course explains the financing, organizing, marketing, and operating a catering service. The students create theme for each catering event. They create and install the decorations and prepare and serve a menu that relates to the theme.

HUMANITIES

HUM 103 Introductions to the Humanities This is a general humanities course covering the creation, analysis, and interpretation of the arts and humanities in their cultural contexts. Coverage includes poetry, art, music, and drama from the world’s major cultures.

LAW LAW 213 Legal Environment of Business P: MGMT 213 The course’s emphasis is on the understanding the nature of law and the formation and application of legal principles. The areas of interest include torts, contracts, and government regulations such as taxation, regulation of commerce, competition, labor-management relations, and the concept of property. LAW 302 Business Law P: LAW 213 Basic principles of the law of business including the law of contracts, agency and employment, the law of sales, commercial papers, security devices, and property.

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LAW 333 Hospitality Law P: Junior Standing The course introduces the students to the hospitality law including innkeepers’ responsibilities for loss or injury to guest property, guest and innkeeper relationship, and Indonesian law on tourism.

MATHEMATICS MATH 123 Finite Mathematics P: Junior High School Mathematics (3 years) The course provides exposure to problem solving in business, management, and economics. Coverage includes linear systems, theory of set, matrices and determinants, probability, linear programming, mathematics of finance, statistics, and game theory. MATH 213 Calculus for Business P: MATH 123 The course covers functions, limits, rate of change, derivatives and application in business, management and economics, exponential and logarithmic functions, anti differentiation, the definite integral, function of several variables, trigonometric functions, all with application to business, economics, and management.

MANAGEMENT

MGMT 103 Organization and Management P: TOEFL 500 The course introduces students to the managerial process and the management functions of planning, organizing, leading and controlling required for managing an organization. The approach to management also touches on behavioral sciences, systems, and illustrations and cases of management theory applications in everyday work situations. MGMT 113 Introduction to Global Management P: None The course introduces students to the conceptual framework for understanding the dynamics of the contemporary global business environment covering: cultural, economics, legal, and political aspects of management. Also, course covers comparative analysis of key business practices and institutions in selected factors of Asia, Europe, and North America.

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MGMT 213 Business in Contemporary Society P: MGMT 103 The course focuses on issues and problems in managing a business organization. It covers the functions and operations that must exist in the business such as: management of human resources, production, marketing, finance, investment, information, laws and regulations, the business social responsibilities, and international business. The course also covers solutions to problems faced by managers in the enterprises. MGMT 323 Organizational Behavior P: MGMT 213 The course examines and analysis the organization as a social system and the impact of its various components and attitudes and behavior. Topics include development of organization structures, effectiveness of organizations, decision making and policy formulation, and change. The course diagnoses improving performance to reach group effectiveness. Through this course also three skills will be developed, which are leadership, team building, and negotiation skills. MGMT 363 Human Resources Management P: MGMT 213, MGMT 303, and MGMT 323 The course covers analysis of the functions of human resources management and personal administration including human resources planning, recruiting, selection, performance appraisal, training and development, also compensation system, and employee/labor relations practices. Other areas to be covered are the government regulations of employment, resolution of workplace personnel problems, and performance based personal system. MGMT 373 Production and Operations Management P: MGMT 213, STAT 233, and Management Science The course covers the concepts, tools, and techniques used in managerial decision making related to the production or operations function of organization. Topics include: facility planning, facility layout, forecasting, operations scheduling, quality controls, inventory planning and control management, work design and measurement, process planning, product planning, cost and quality, project management, and productivity improvements. MGMT 383 Business, Government, And Society P: MGMT 373, FIN 383 The course examines the environment in which the business operates such as: economic, political, social/cultural, technological, international, ecological, and legal. Topics include business government relations, social responsibility, legal and administrative controls, business ethics, government regulations, and international business. MGMT 393 Entrepreneurship This is an introductory course in business entrepreneurship and the operations of small- scale enterprises including planning, start up, development, and change 40 | P a g e

management. The course examinees the place, importance, and functioning of small scale enterprises in the world and domestic economies focusing on the principles and problems of establishing, financing, and expanding a small business. This course seeks to enable students to build on the knowledge, principles and procedures in starting and managing a small business. It also enables students to understand and appreciate the opportunities and challenges faced by entrepreneurs. MGMT 413 Strategic Management and Business Policy P; FIN 383, MKTG 353, MGMT 373, MGMT 303, MGMT 323, senior standing This course is oriented toward General Manager functions such as: establishing corporate direction, and formulating and implementing policies. The course studies how organizations analyze and respond to changing in brought about by the changes. How organizations change directions and modify their resources to compete effectively in a constantly changing environment. The social responsibility and innovation factors are emphasized. MGMT 463 Business Feasibility Analysis P: FIN 383, MKTG 353, and MGMT 373 The course studies the feasibility of a business or project by assessing the aspects of market, finance, technology, management, economic, legal and the environment. MGMT 473 International Management P: MGMT 213, MKTG 303 The course analyses the major business management functions of international business operations of multinational firms. Topics include international business environment, strategies and policies of multinational companies, industrial relations and control policies, problems and characteristics in an international business. MGMT 483 Retail Operations and Management P: MKTG 303, senior standing The course is focused on retail operations and management. It is intended to develop the students understanding and appreciation of the procedures, processes and problems involved in retail operations management. In addition, it assists students in acquiring the conceptual and practical skills of retail operations management particularly those involved in sales and marketing using a variety of methods and techniques to attract customers in a competitive market. Students will gain the necessary skills to conduct retail operations management successfully. MGMT 493 Real Estate Management P: MKTG 303, FIN 383 The course covers the economic, legal, and physical aspects of real estate. Topics include contracts deeds, title insurance, market analysis, appraisal, brokerage, mortgage financing, investment, and property management principles.

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MARKETING

MKTG 303 Principles of Marketing P: MGMT 213 The course introduces the fundamentals of marketing principles and policy. Topics covered are: marketing functions, marketing activities, market segmentations, price policies and controls, trade channels, merchandising, market research, competition and government regulations, product development, and integration of marketing with other activities of the business enterprise. MKTG 353 Marketing Management P: MKTG 303 The course introduces the theories and tools for analyzing, planning, implementing, and controlling marketing programs within the co-operative environment. Areas to be covered are Marketing Planning Process, Market Analysis, Market Measurement, Profitability and Productivity Analysis, Marketing Mix and Performance Evaluations. The core of the course is to develop Marketing Plan and Sales Strategy as the Semester Project. MKTG 413 International Marketing P: MKTG 303, MKTG 353 The course deals with the applications of marketing principles in the international environment. Focus on economic, socio-cultural, political, and ethical constraints on the marketing function in multinational firm. Also included in the course is the development of international marketing plan, which consist of product policy, promotion, and pricing and distribution strategies (delivery), servicing strategies appropriate for global markets. MKTG 423 Export-Import Operations and Management P: MGMT 473 The course is basic of international trade and investment. Topics include: how to identify and evaluate markets, refine or develop products or services for international market, market entry including export, agents or distributors, licensing and franchising, joint ventures, and wholly owned operations. Also how to identify strategic partners overseas, and financial aspects of international operations and transactions.

PSYCHOLOGY PSYCH 103 Principles of Psychology P: TOEFL 500 or equivalent Principles of Psychology introduce the students to the major processes underlying human behavior, cognition and emotion. Topics include consciousness, sensation and perception, teaming, thought and language, human development, personality, 42 | P a g e

social psychology, abnormal psychology and the realization of human potential (individual differences in intelligence, aptitude, and personality). PDEV 103 Professional Development This course assists students in preparing for a professional career in management. It includes both instruction and practice in various professional skills including how to prepare resumes and for interviewing, how to dress for success and exhibit personal and professional behavioral skills and acquire valuable information on a range of practical topics. Students are also guided through career planning and self-assessment tasks. They are required to prepare an exhaustive self-analysis and diagnosis of their career potential as managers. Using this information and their research into specific managerial fields of interest they complete a strategic plan for the development of their careers including self-contracting. They use this document throughout their educational careers and it is periodically reinforced in other classes.

RELIGION RELIG 153 Philosophy of Religions P: TOEFL 500 The course overviews the philosophy of the world’s major religions both from the historical perspective and the forms of thought and cultural expression.

STATISTICS STAT 213 Statistics I This course is a general introduction to statistics and probability. The course is oriented around the basic concepts of data collection, distribution, variability, and testing. Topics included are probability theory, descriptive statistics, sampling and estimation. This is the first course in a two-course statistics sequence, with applications in business, management, and social research. STAT 223 Statistics II This course is a continuation course of STAT 213. Topics include: tests of hypothesis, chi-square tests, analysis of variance, simple regression and correlation methods, multiple regression, modeling, non parametric methods; and time series. STAT 233 Statistical Techniques For Business P: Math 123, Math 213 A one-semester course covering basic parametric and non-parametric statistics. Topics include: measures of central tendency and variation, sampling distributions, normal and binomial distributions, Central Limit Theorem, estimating population means and proportion, hypothesis testing, one-sample, two-sample, and pairedsample means testing, linear regression, correlation coefficient, Chi Square 43 | P a g e

statistics, and Analysis of Variance. Course emphasis includes calculating sample statistics, estimating population parameters, and assessing the use of appropriate statistical procedures for different types of statistical questions.

SCIENCE SCI 104 Introductions to Physical Sciences P: High School Math, Physics, and Chemistry The course surveys the major principles and concepts of the physical sciences. Design to introduce the students to the structure and workings of the earth and the universe. Major topics are covered in physics chemistry, geology, and astronomy. Laboratory experiments are required.

SOCIOLOGY SOC 203 Introductions to Sociology P: ENG 173 Introduction to sociology examines how the various social structures and processes influence one’s well – being as individuals and as members of the society. The course covers the theory and methods used to study society, social differences and inequality, contemporary issues such as popular culture and urbanization, and social change through collective behavior and modernization. The effects of economic, political, community, family, and scientific institutions on each other and on individual life are touched also. COMPREHENSIVE PAPER/THESIS This course is designed for students who are beginning their research and writing of their thesis. These students will have already completed Composition II AND Public speaking or Business Communications. The primary purpose is to assist students in upgrading both their research proposal and plan for their thesis as well as their formal writing-presentation skills needed for successful completion o0f degree. This course is strictly a formal writing and presentation workshop designed to get the students started on and completed with their thesis requirement.

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