May 15, 2024  
2017-18 Academic Catalog 
    
2017-18 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Numbers, Credits, Descriptions


Course Numbers

Generally, courses with letter prefixes apply toward degrees and certificates, and courses with 100 and 200 numbers are college transfer courses; those numbered 200 to 299 are considered sophomore-level courses. Be sure to check the degree requirements for the certificate or degree you are seeking to ensure that the course you are taking will be counted.

Course Credits

In order to earn an associate’s degree in two years, students should enroll for an average of 16 college-level credits in fall, winter, and spring terms. If college preparatory courses are required, the number of credits each term would increase accordingly. Curriculum and program requirements described in this catalog provide more information on the program or degree of your choice.

Students participating in intercollegiate athletics, must complete and pass at least 12 credit hours each term for eligibility purposes. Students are encouraged to visit with BMCC’s athletic director and/or our coaches for detailed eligibility requirements.

Reading Course Descriptions

Courses offered at BMCC are listed in this section of the catalog. Not every course is offered every term. Use the schedule of classes to determine quarterly course offerings. Students who plan to transfer should consult with their program advisor to ensure course transferability.

HOW TO READ A COURSE DESCRIPTION

Courses are grouped by area of study and listed alphabetically by letter prefix and course number. Courses numbered 100 and above are designed for transfer to other colleges for degree credit.

AGRICULTURE SAFETY The title of the course is listed in all capital letters.
A basic course in agricultural safety The course description briefly summarizes the course content.
Credits - 3 Lecture - 2 Lab - 1 The number of credits earned by taking the course is noted. Each lecture credit corresponds to one hour of instruction per week. Each lab credit equals 3 hours per week. Each other credit generally refers to 2 hours of class time per credit.
Prerequisite or Prerequisites are listed below course descriptions. A prerequisite is a course that must be completed before enrolling in the selected course. It is important to note prerequisites before registering.
Corequisite Corequisite is a course that should be completed either before or while attending the selected course.

Course Designations:

Non-Designated Courses

Courses numbered 100 and above listed in this section of the catalog that have not received a designation mark as outlined above may or may not meet degree requirements or be transferable to other institutions. Questions regarding transferability of courses should be directed to the program advisor, associate vice president of enrollment management, or vice president of instruction.

Non-Transfer Courses

Courses with numerical designations less than 100 are not transferable to four-year institutions.

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Business & Leadership

  
  • BA 104 - Business Mathematics


    Credits - 4 Lecture - 4
    A study of banking applications, fractions, percentages, payrolls, commissions, trade and cash discounts, markup, simple interest, notes and interest variables, and charges for credit.
    Prerequisite: MTH 025 
    Term(s) Offered: Fall, Winter
    Course Designation: C/T Elective - A maximum of 12 credits of college-level career and technical courses may be used as electives in the A.A.O.T. and the A.A.S. degrees.
  
  • BA 105 - Business Mathematics


    Credits - 4 Lecture - 4
    A study of inventories, depreciation, financial statement analysis, stocks and bonds, compound interest, present and future value.
    Prerequisite: BA 104 
    Term(s) Offered: Winter, Spring
    Course Designation: C/T Elective - A maximum of 12 credits of college-level career and technical courses may be used as electives in the A.A.O.T. and the A.A.S. degrees.
  
  • BA 106 - Casino Games Management


    Credits - 4 Lecture - 4
    This course covers basic casino managerial techniques related to various games within the casino management and operations.
    Term(s) Offered: Fall
    Course Designation: C/T Elective - A maximum of 12 credits of college-level career and technical courses may be used as electives in the A.A.O.T. and the A.A.S. degrees.
  
  • BA 107 - Survey of Gaming Regulations


    Credits - 4 Lecture - 4
    A survey of the laws and regulations related to the gaming industry. Specific emphasis on the industry and development of Nevada gaming laws, regulations and compliance requirements of gaming licensees. Gaming laws can vary within types of organizations. This courses provides a basic foundation to gaming laws overall. Each state/entity will have similar requirements.
    Term(s) Offered: Winter
    Course Designation: C/T Elective - A maximum of 12 credits of college-level career and technical courses may be used as electives in the A.A.O.T. and the A.A.S. degrees.
  
  • BA 110A - Database/MS Access


    Credits - 3 Lecture - 2 Other - 1
    Basic application and utilization of MS Access database software to solve business computing problems. Focus will include designing and building a database, applying queries, creating reports, using forms, and advanced printing.
    Recommended preparation: BA 131  and BT 120  - Changed Title
    Term(s) Offered: Winter, Spring
    Course Designation: C/T Elective - A maximum of 12 credits of college-level career and technical courses may be used as electives in the A.A.O.T. and the A.A.S. degrees.
  
  • BA 110X - Spreadsheets/MS Excel


    Credits - 3 Lecture - 2 Lab - 1
    Basic application and utilization of MS Excel spreadsheet software to solve business computing problems. Focus will include developing a worksheet, changing formats/appearance, using formulas, creating charts, and advanced printing.
    Recommended preparation: BA 131  and MTH 025  - Changed Title
    Term(s) Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring
    Course Designation: C/T Elective - A maximum of 12 credits of college-level career and technical courses may be used as electives in the A.A.O.T. and the A.A.S. degrees.
  
  • BA 111 - Basic Accounting


    Credits - 4 Lecture - 3 Other - 1
    Provides a basic understanding of debits and credits and financial statements for service enterprises and merchandising businesses.
    Term(s) Offered: Fall
    Course Designation: C/T Elective - A maximum of 12 credits of college-level career and technical courses may be used as electives in the A.A.O.T. and the A.A.S. degrees.
  
  • BA 113 - Credit Procedures


    Credits - 3 Lecture - 3
    Principles of consumer and commercial credit management. Covers types of credit instruments, sources of information, collection. and control.
    Course Designation: C/T Elective - A maximum of 12 credits of college-level career and technical courses may be used as electives in the A.A.O.T. and the A.A.S. degrees.
  
  • BA 116 - Bookkeeping Practice


    Credits - 2 Other - 2
    A hands-on practice set designed to give the student experience with current accounting software.
    Prerequisite: BA 212 
    Term(s) Offered: Winter
    Course Designation: C/T Elective - A maximum of 12 credits of college-level career and technical courses may be used as electives in the A.A.O.T. and the A.A.S. degrees.
  
  • BA 131 - Introduction to Business Computing


    Credits - 4 Lecture - 3 Lab - 1
    General orientation to computer operations and literacy, along with an insight into the broad impact of computers and their uses in today’s society. The fundamentals of using the Microsoft Windows operating system, email, web browsers, word processing,
    Recommended preparation: BT 120  
    Term(s) Offered: Fall, Winter
    Course Designation: Elective - A transferable course that can be used to fulfill undesignated elective requirements in the associate’s degree programs. Computer Literacy.
  
  • BA 131A - Introduction to Word


    Credits - 1 Other - 1
    This course covers basic concepts used within the Word application. Students will create various business documents to learn concepts and commands related to correspondence, and various documents used in business.
    Course Designation: Elective - A transferable course that can be used to fulfill undesignated elective requirements in the associate’s degree programs.
  
  • BA 131B - Introduction to Excel


    Credits - 1 Other - 1
    This course covers basic concepts used within the Excel spreadsheet application. Students will create various business documents to learn concepts and commands relating to data, formulas/ functions, formatting and charting.
    Course Designation: Elective - A transferable course that can be used to fulfill undesignated elective requirements in the associate’s degree programs.
  
  • BA 131C - Introduction to Access


    Credits - 1 Other - 1
    This course covers basic concepts used within the Access database application. Students will create various business files related to organizing and maintaining data, while allowing form input, querying and reporting features.
    Course Designation: Elective - A transferable course that can be used to fulfill undesignated elective requirements in the associate’s degree programs.
  
  • BA 131D - Introduction to Power Point


    Credits - 1 Other - 1
    This course covers basic concepts used within the PowerPoint presentation application. Students will create various business documents to learn concepts and skills relating creating an effective presentation.
    Course Designation: Elective - A transferable course that can be used to fulfill undesignated elective requirements in the associate’s degree programs.
  
  • BA 155 - Introduction to Fraud Examination


    Credits - 3 Lecture - 3
    An introduction to how and why occupational fraud is committed, how fraudulent conduct can be deterred, and how allegations of fraud should be investigated and resolved.
    Term(s) Offered: Winter
    Course Designation: C/T Elective - A maximum of 12 credits of college-level career and technical courses may be used as electives in the A.A.O.T. and the A.A.S. degrees.
  
  • BA 177 - Payroll Accounting


    Credits - 4 Lecture - 3 Other - 1
    Introduction to personnel and payroll records, including all current federal and state payroll taxes. Provides ample practice in preparation of payroll records by hand and by using a computerized payroll accounting software.
    Recommended preparation: Accounting class
    Term(s) Offered: Winter
    Course Designation: C/T Elective - A maximum of 12 credits of college-level career and technical courses may be used as electives in the A.A.O.T. and the A.A.S. degrees.
  
  • BA 198 - Special Studies


    Credits - 1-3
    Designed to provide interested and capable students with the opportunity to study special topics in business areas.
    Course Designation: Elective - A transferable course that can be used to fulfill undesignated elective requirements in the associate’s degree programs.
  
  • BA 206 - Principles of Management


    Credits - 4 Lecture - 4
    Principles of management and their applications in organization, administration, and production in the business environment.
    Prerequisite: WR 060  or WR 065  
    Term(s) Offered: Spring
    Course Designation: Elective - A transferable course that can be used to fulfill undesignated elective requirements in the associate’s degree programs.
  
  • BA 207 - E-Commerce


    Credits - 4 Lecture - 4
    This is a comprehensive 4-credit course designed to prepare the business professional for a challenging role in today’s national and international online markets.
    Term(s) Offered: Winter
    Course Designation: C/T Elective - A maximum of 12 credits of college-level career and technical courses may be used as electives in the A.A.O.T. and the A.A.S. degrees.
  
  • BA 209A - Accounting Applications


    Credits - 3 Lecture - 2 Other - 1
    Completion of accounting practice sets varying from simple to complex on the computer using Peachtree software.
    Course Designation: C/T Elective - A maximum of 12 credits of college-level career and technical courses may be used as electives in the A.A.O.T. and the A.A.S. degrees.
  
  • BA 209P - Accounting Applications/Payroll


    Credits - 4 Lecture - 2 Other - 2
    Completion of payroll accounting practice sets varying from simple to complex on the computer using Peachtree and/or QuickBooks software.
    Recommended preparation: Accounting class with a “C” or better.
    Course Designation: C/T Elective - A maximum of 12 credits of college-level career and technical courses may be used as electives in the A.A.O.T. and the A.A.S. degrees.
  
  • BA 209Q - Accounting Applications/QuickBooks


    Credits - 3 Lecture - 2 Other - 1
    Computerized accounting using QuickBooks software, an integrated computerized accounting package relating to service and merchandising businesses.
    Recommended preparation: Accounting class with a “C” or better.
    Term(s) Offered: Spring
    Course Designation: C/T Elective - A maximum of 12 credits of college-level career and technical courses may be used as electives in the A.A.O.T. and the A.A.S. degrees.
  
  • BA 210 - Spreadsheets/Advanced MS Excel


    Credits - 3 Lecture - 2 Lab - 1
    Advanced application and utilization of MS Excel program software to solve business problems by modeling advanced spreadsheets commonly used in the business world.
    Prerequisite: BA 110X  
    Term(s) Offered: Spring
    Changed Title
    Course Designation: C/T Elective - A maximum of 12 credits of college-level career and technical courses may be used as electives in the A.A.O.T. and the A.A.S. degrees.
  
  • BA 211 - Principles of Accounting


    Credits - 4 Lecture - 3 Other - 1
    Introduction to accounting including techniques of account construction, preparation of financial statements, application of accounting principles to practical business problems, and proprietorship studies.
    Term(s) Offered: Fall
    Course Designation: Elective - A transferable course that can be used to fulfill undesignated elective requirements in the associate’s degree programs.
  
  • BA 212 - Principles of Accounting


    Credits - 4 Lecture - 3 Other - 1
    Introduction to accounting including techniques of account construction, preparation of financial statements, application of accounting principles to practical business problems, and proprietorship studies. Emphasis is on corporations and managerial accounting.
    Prerequisite: BA 211  
    Term(s) Offered: Winter
    Course Designation: Elective - A transferable course that can be used to fulfill undesignated elective requirements in the associate’s degree programs.
  
  • BA 213 - Principles of Accounting


    Credits - 4 Lecture - 3 Other - 1
    Introduction to accounting including techniques of account construction, preparation of financial statements, application of accounting principles to practical business problems, and proprietorship studies with emphasis on managerial accounting.
    Prerequisite: BA 212  
    Term(s) Offered: Spring
    Course Designation: Elective - A transferable course that can be used to fulfill undesignated elective requirements in the associate’s degree programs.
  
  • BA 214 - Business Communications


    Credits - 4 Lecture - 4
    Concepts and skills necessary to write clean, concise business prose including letters, memos, and reports for standard business uses. Some time is also devoted to oral communications relevant to the business community. The purpose of this course is to help students develop skills to write clean, concise business correspondence and to enter the job market with the appropriate skills knowledge. The course will emphasize skills applicable to both the job search and on-the-job skills.
    Prerequisite: WR 121  
    Term(s) Offered: Fall
    (BT 121  or typing/word processing skills strongly recommended)
    Course Designation: Elective - A transferable course that can be used to fulfill undesignated elective requirements in the associate’s degree programs. Human Relations
  
  • BA 215 - Cost Accounting


    Credits - 4 Lecture - 3 Other - 1
    The design and development of cost systems, cost analysis, and management use of cost information.
    Prerequisite: BA 213 
    Term(s) Offered: Winter
    Course Designation: Elective - A transferable course that can be used to fulfill undesignated elective requirements in the associate’s degree programs.
  
  • BA 217 - Budgeting and Decision-Making


    Credits - 3 Lecture - 3 Lab -
    Other - The student will learn the planning and process of business budgeting and financial decision-making.
    Term(s) Offered: Spring
    Course Designation: C/T Elective - A maximum of 12 credits of college-level career and technical courses may be used as electives in the A.A.O.T. and the A.A.S. degrees.
  
  • BA 220 - Tax Accounting


    Credits - 4 Lecture - 3 Other - 1
    Designed to assist students in becoming proficient in preparing federal and State of Oregon individual tax returns. Upon successful completion of this course and BA 221 , students will meet the state educational requirements for the Oregon Licensed Tax Preparer’s test.
    Term(s) Offered: Spring
    Course Designation: C/T Elective - A maximum of 12 credits of college-level career and technical courses may be used as electives in the A.A.O.T. and the A.A.S. degrees.
  
  • BA 221 - Accounting Problems/Tax


    Credits - 4 Lecture - 3 Other - 1
    This course focuses on Oregon state income tax return preparation, as well as, Oregon law pertaining to licensed tax preparation and consulting. Furthermore, advanced federal tax issues are covered. Combined with BA 220  this class completes the 80-hour requirement needed to sit for the licensure exam administered by the Oregon State Board of Tax Practitioners.
    Term(s) Offered: Fall
    A continuation of BA 220 
    Course Designation: C/T Elective - A maximum of 12 credits of college-level career and technical courses may be used as electives in the A.A.O.T. and the A.A.S. degrees.
  
  • BA 222 - Finance


    Credits - 3 Lecture - 3
    This course covers an introduction to financial markets in which funds are traded, the institutions which participate in and facilitate these flows of funds and principles, and concepts of financial management which guide the student in making sound financial decisions.
    Course Designation: C/T Elective - A maximum of 12 credits of college-level career and technical courses may be used as electives in the A.A.O.T. and the A.A.S. degrees.
  
  • BA 223 - Principles of Marketing


    Credits - 4 Lecture - 4
    General survey of the nature and role of marketing with emphasis on products, pricing, distribution, and promotion.
    Prerequisite: WR 060  or WR 065  
    Term(s) Offered: Winter
    Course Designation: Elective - A transferable course that can be used to fulfill undesignated elective requirements in the associate’s degree programs.
  
  • BA 224 - Human Resources Management


    Credits - 3 Lecture - 3
    Introduction to the field of human resources management covering staffing, wage and salary administration, fringe benefits, training and orientation, testing and evaluation, labor relations and unions, and personnel research.
    Term(s) Offered: Winter
    Course Designation: C/T Elective - A maximum of 12 credits of college-level career and technical courses may be used as electives in the A.A.O.T. and the A.A.S. degrees.
  
  • BA 225 - Introduction to Gaming Management


    Credits - 4 Lecture - 4
    This course will cover an overview of the casino. Topics will include the economics of the casino in addition to its interface with the hotel, organizations, and terminology.
    Term(s) Offered: Winter
    This course is not recommended for people who have worked in the gaming industry.
    Course Designation: C/T Elective - A maximum of 12 credits of college-level career and technical courses may be used as electives in the A.A.O.T. and the A.A.S. degrees.
  
  • BA 226 - Business Law


    Credits - 4 Lecture - 4
    The origins of law; the relations of business to society and the law; the evolution of business within the framework of the law, and the development and present-day applications of the law to contracts, sales, and agencies.
    Prerequisite: WR 060  or WR 065  
    Term(s) Offered: Fall, Winter
    Course Designation: Elective - A transferable course that can be used to fulfill undesignated elective requirements in the associate’s degree programs.
  
  • BA 233 - Accounting for Managers


    Credits - 4 Lecture - 4
    Accounting for Managers is designed to provide the non-financial manager with an understanding of accounting and the manner in which it can be used to make financial decisions. Topics covered include:  financial statement preparation; basic accounting concepts like debit/credit, journal entries, and t-accounts; Excel spreadsheet preparation; measuring and reporting accounting data; analyzing and interpreting accounting information; cost behavior and analysis; budgeting; and relevant cost analysis.
    Course Designation: Elective - A transferable course that can be used to fulfill undesignated elective requirements in the associate’s degree programs.
  
  • BA 238 - Personal Selling


    Credits - 3 Lecture - 3
    General sales techniques involving successful personal selling of goods, services, or ideas which includes discussion of motives, sales psychology, prospecting for customers, and sales techniques.
    Course Designation: C/T Elective - A maximum of 12 credits of college-level career and technical courses may be used as electives in the A.A.O.T. and the A.A.S. degrees.
  
  • BA 239 - Retail Promotion


    Credits - 3 Lecture - 3
    A general survey of the field of retail promotion including the study of retail advertising, display, layout, and the selection of appropriate media.
    Course Designation: C/T Elective - A maximum of 12 credits of college-level career and technical courses may be used as electives in the A.A.O.T. and the A.A.S. degrees.
  
  • BA 249 - Retail Selling


    Credits - 3 Lecture - 3
    General sales techniques involving the factors of successful selling of retail goods and services including retail buying motives, sales psychology, customer approach, and retail sales techniques.
    Term(s) Offered: Winter, Spring
    Course Designation: C/T Elective - A maximum of 12 credits of college-level career and technical courses may be used as electives in the A.A.O.T. and the A.A.S. degrees.
  
  • BA 251 - Office Management


    Credits - 3 Lecture - 3
    Introduction to the field of office management covering problems in staffing, training, work standards, layout of offices, supervision, pay and benefits, working conditions, and staff motivation.
    Course Designation: C/T Elective - A maximum of 12 credits of college-level career and technical courses may be used as electives in the A.A.O.T. and the A.A.S. degrees.
  
  • BA 261 - Intermediate Accounting


    Credits - 4 Lecture - 3 Other - 1
    Continues the study of accounting principles, the theory underlying the determination of income, and the presentation of financial statements.
    Prerequisite: BA 213  
    Term(s) Offered: Fall
    Course Designation: C/T Elective - A maximum of 12 credits of college-level career and technical courses may be used as electives in the A.A.O.T. and the A.A.S. degrees.
  
  • BA 262 - Intermediate Accounting


    Credits - 4 Lecture - 3 Other - 1
    Continues the study of accounting principles, the theory underlying the determination of income, and the presentation of financial statements.
    Course Designation: C/T Elective - A maximum of 12 credits of college-level career and technical courses may be used as electives in the A.A.O.T. and the A.A.S. degrees.
  
  • BA 263 - Intermediate Accounting


    Credits - 4 Lecture - 3 Other - 1
    Continues the study of accounting principles, the theory underlying the determination of income, and the presentation of financial statements.
    Course Designation: C/T Elective - A maximum of 12 credits of college-level career and technical courses may be used as electives in the A.A.O.T. and the A.A.S. degrees.
  
  • BA 265 - Accounting Problems


    Credits - 4 Lecture - 3 Other - 1
    An advanced course dealing with accounting problems in the areas of partnership, branch offices, and governmental accounting.
    Course Designation: C/T Elective - A maximum of 12 credits of college-level career and technical courses may be used as electives in the A.A.O.T. and the A.A.S. degrees.
  
  • BA 268 - Introduction to Auditing


    Credits - 3 Lecture - 3
    Basic principles and procedures of the examination of financial statements as well as the principles involved in obtaining audit proofs applicable to any audit functions.
    Prerequisite: BA 261 
    Term(s) Offered: Spring
    Course Designation: C/T Elective - A maximum of 12 credits of college-level career and technical courses may be used as electives in the A.A.O.T. and the A.A.S. degrees.
  
  • BA 271 - Analyzing Financial Statements


    Credits - 3 Lecture - 3
    Includes accounting characteristics of financial statements and the analysis of each component.
    Course Designation: C/T Elective - A maximum of 12 credits of college-level career and technical courses may be used as electives in the A.A.O.T. and the A.A.S. degrees.
  
  • BA 277 - Business Ethics


    Credits - 3 Lecture - 3
    Ethical aspects and practices of business and professional organizations and their employees including a brief introduction to traditional theories of ethics.
    Prerequisite: WR 060  or WR 065  
    Term(s) Offered: Spring
    Course Designation: Human Relations
  
  • BA 280 - Cooperative Work Experience


    Credits - 1-8
    Provides an experience in the business work environment. A maximum of 12 credits can be earned in any one school year.
    Term(s) Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring
    Course Designation: Elective - A transferable course that can be used to fulfill undesignated elective requirements in the associate’s degree programs. Human Relations
  
  • BA 284 - Pre-Employment Seminar


    Credits - 2 Lecture - 2
    Designed to assist the student in resume and cover letter preparation, interviews, application forms, employment searches and helpful techniques in obtaining, holding and advancing in a job. Students will assess knowledge, skills and abilities  as they relate to employment. Students will conduct an informational  interview.
    Term(s) Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring
    Course Designation: C/T Elective - A maximum of 12 credits of college-level career and technical courses may be used as electives in the A.A.O.T. and the A.A.S. degrees.
  
  • BA 285 - Human Relations in Business


    Credits - 3 Lecture - 3
    Designed to develop effective human relations in the workplace including: achieving a deepened sense of awareness of self and others, interpersonal communication skills, motivation, valuing diversity, and organizational politics.
    Term(s) Offered: Spring
    Course Designation: Elective - A transferable course that can be used to fulfill undesignated elective requirements in the associate’s degree programs. Human Relations
  
  • BA 295 - Professional Bookkeeping Review


    Credits - 3 Lecture - 2 Lab - 1
    This course is designed to prepare the student for the American Institute of Professional Bookkeeper’s certification. The course consists of five areas of focus:. correcting of errors, adjusting entries, payroll, depreciation and inventory. Students are expected to have experience and knowledge of these accounting areas and can use the course to refresh and supplement existing knowledge in preparation for the exam.
    Term(s) Offered: Spring
    Course Designation: C/T Elective - A maximum of 12 credits of college-level career and technical courses may be used as electives in the A.A.O.T. and the A.A.S. degrees.
  
  • BA 298 - Special Studies


    Credits - 1-3
    Provides interested and capable students the opportunity to study special topics in the field of business.
    Course Designation: Elective - A transferable course that can be used to fulfill undesignated elective requirements in the associate’s degree programs.
  
  • BT 116 - Professional Office Procedures


    Credits - 4 Lecture - 4
    This course will provide an overview of business etiquette; office communications; business workplace culture, customs, routines, tasks and procedures; self-assessment, workplace skills preparedness, and careers in the modern office.
    Term(s) Offered: Fall
    Course Designation: C/T Elective - A maximum of 12 credits of college-level career and technical courses may be used as electives in the A.A.O.T. and the A.A.S. degrees. Human Relations
  
  • BT 120 - Computer Keyboarding


    Credits - 2 Other - 2
    Touch typing on the computer keyboard on alphabet keys with emphasis on improving the student’s speed and accuracy. Students are given individualized skill-building exercises using computer-assisted instruction.
    Term(s) Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring
    Course Designation: C/T Elective - A maximum of 12 credits of college-level career and technical courses may be used as electives in the A.A.O.T. and the A.A.S. degrees.
  
  • BT 121 - Document Processing I


    Credits - 4 Lecture - 3 Other - 2
    This is a beginning course designed for the entry-level student. The major objectives of this course are to develop touch control of the keyboard and proper typing techniques, build basic speed and accuracy skills, and provide practice in applying those basic skills to the production of letters, reports, memos, tables, forms, and other types of personal and business communications.
    Term(s) Offered: Fall, Winter
    Course Designation: C/T Elective - A maximum of 12 credits of college-level career and technical courses may be used as electives in the A.A.O.T. and the A.A.S. degrees.
  
  • BT 122 - Document Processing II


    Credits - 4 Lecture - 3 Other - 1
    This course continues the development of basic keyboarding skills and emphasizes the production of a wide range of typical business correspondence, tables, reports, and forms from unarranged and rough-draft sources. The documents are formatted based on current office practices. Work is completed using the Microsoft Word software.
    Term(s) Offered: Winter
    Course Designation: C/T Elective - A maximum of 12 credits of college-level career and technical courses may be used as electives in the A.A.O.T. and the A.A.S. degrees.
  
  • BT 123 - Document Processing III


    Credits - 3 Lecture - 2 Other - 1
    This course contains a brief review of basic production techniques. Integrated office projects emphasize and provide practice in applying such modern office skills as editing, abstracting, decision-making, setting priorities, following directions, and working under pressure with interruptions. Skillbuilding is continued to increase speed to a minimum of 50 words per minute.
    Course Designation: C/T Elective - A maximum of 12 credits of college-level career and technical courses may be used as electives in the A.A.O.T. and the A.A.S. degrees.
  
  • BT 124 - Keyboarding for Speed & Accuracy


    Credits - 1 Lecture - 1
    The class will help develop speed and accuracy using a computer. Students will use an online testing program to measure keyboarding speed and accuracy and to determine any specific keyboarding problems. This course will help students meet hiring criteria for words per minute on an employment test.
    Term(s) Offered: Spring
    Course Designation: C/T Elective - A maximum of 12 credits of college-level career and technical courses may be used as electives in the A.A.O.T. and the A.A.S. degrees.
  
  • BT 131 - Legal Office Procedures


    Credits - 3 Lecture - 3
    This course is a practical, comprehensive course that prepares legal assistant students for the law office environment.
    Course Designation: C/T Elective - A maximum of 12 credits of college-level career and technical courses may be used as electives in the A.A.O.T. and the A.A.S. degrees.
  
  • BT 140 - Business Document Editing


    Credits - 3 Lecture - 2 Other - 1
    Review of grammar and proofreading skills needed in preparing business documents using word processing software and equipment.
    Term(s) Offered: Spring
    Course Designation: C/T Elective - A maximum of 12 credits of college-level career and technical courses may be used as electives in the A.A.O.T. and the A.A.S. degrees.
  
  • BT 201M - Word Processing/MS Word


    Credits - 3 Lecture - 2 Other - 1
    Basic application and utilization of MS Word software to solve business computing problems. Focus includes creating and formatting documents, editing, merging documents, using columns, and adding graphics.
    Term(s) Offered: Fall, Winter
    Course Designation: C/T Elective - A maximum of 12 credits of college-level career and technical courses may be used as electives in the A.A.O.T. and the A.A.S. degrees.
  
  • BT 202M - Word Processing/Advanced MS Word


    Credits - 3 Lecture - 2 Other - 1
    Advanced application and utilization of MS Word software to solve business computing problems. Focus includes collaboration of documents, adding comments, tracking changes, saving versions, completing complex merges, building macros, and advanced graphics.
    Term(s) Offered: Spring
    Changed Title
    Course Designation: C/T Elective - A maximum of 12 credits of college-level career and technical courses may be used as electives in the A.A.O.T. and the A.A.S. degrees.
  
  • BT 204 - Advanced Word Processing Applications


    Credits - 3 Lecture - 2 Other - 1
    Advanced application and utilization of MS Word software to solve business computing problems. Focus includes collaboration of documents, adding comments, tracking changes, saving versions, completing complex merges, building macros, advanced graphics, and integrating Excel charts, Access tables and PowerPoint slide shows.
    Course Designation: C/T Elective - A maximum of 12 credits of college-level career and technical courses may be used as electives in the A.A.O.T. and the A.A.S. degrees.
  
  • BT 206 - Desktop Publishing


    Credits - 3 Lecture - 2 Other - 1
    Advanced training in the use of word processing software. Various business documents are produced using advanced procedures to do more complex merges, text columns, tables with math, macros and graphics as well as editing and formatting using multiple documents in Windows.
    Term(s) Offered: Spring
    Previous experience in application software strongly recommended.
    Course Designation: C/T Elective - A maximum of 12 credits of college-level career and technical courses may be used as electives in the A.A.O.T. and the A.A.S. degrees.
  
  • BT 220 - Calculating Machines


    Credits - 1 Lecture - 1
    Operation of electronic printing calculators using touch fingering to do mathematical problems involving addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages, constant factors, multiple factors, accumulation of products and quotients, negative multiplication, exponents, decimal equivalents, and reciprocals.
    Term(s) Offered: Winter
    Course Designation: C/T Elective - A maximum of 12 credits of college-level career and technical courses may be used as electives in the A.A.O.T. and the A.A.S. degrees.
  
  • BT 225 - Machine Transcription


    Credits - 2 Other - 2
    Development of skills in the transcription of recorded dictation using word processing software to produce mailable business correspondence.
    Course Designation: C/T Elective - A maximum of 12 credits of college-level career and technical courses may be used as electives in the A.A.O.T. and the A.A.S. degrees.
  
  • BT 226 - Advanced Machine Transcription


    Credits - 2 Other - 2
    This course continues building skills in transcription in specialty areas including Civil Engineering, Construction and Landscaping while spotting errors in dictation, correcting dictated errors, revising letters from dictated changes and transcribing letters, memos, tables, reports, etc. Language arts skills will be covered in each chapter. MS Word will be used along with computerized software and equipment for transcribing.
    A continuation of BT 225 
    Course Designation: C/T Elective - A maximum of 12 credits of college-level career and technical courses may be used as electives in the A.A.O.T. and the A.A.S. degrees.
  
  • BT 230 - Legal Terminology I


    Credits - 3 Lecture - 3
    This course is a practical, comprehensive course that prepares legal assistant students for the law office environment.
    Term(s) Offered: Fall
    Course Designation: C/T Elective - A maximum of 12 credits of college-level career and technical courses may be used as electives in the A.A.O.T. and the A.A.S. degrees.
  
  • BT 231 - Legal Transcription


    Credits - 3 Lecture - 2 Other - 1
    Development of skill in the transcription of recorded legal dictation using word processing software to produce legal documents and correspondence.
    Prerequisite: WR 121  
    Course Designation: C/T Elective - A maximum of 12 credits of college-level career and technical courses may be used as electives in the A.A.O.T. and the A.A.S. degrees.
  
  • BT 232 - Legal Terminology II


    Credits - 3 Lecture - 3
    This course emphasizes areas that a legal administrative assistant or paralegal may have to deal with. Subject areas include property ownership, real estate transactions, business ownership, employment law, employment discrimination, bankruptcy, marriage, divorce, estates, trusts, product liability, consumer rights, and cyberspace law.
    Prerequisite: BT 230  
    Term(s) Offered: Winter
    Course Designation: C/T Elective - A maximum of 12 credits of college-level career and technical courses may be used as electives in the A.A.O.T. and the A.A.S. degrees.
  
  • BT 240 - Records Management


    Credits - 3 Lecture - 3
    Effective methods and systems of storing and retrieving business information, managerial considerations necessary for an efficient records management program and qualifications needed for a career in records management.
    Course Designation: C/T Elective - A maximum of 12 credits of college-level career and technical courses may be used as electives in the A.A.O.T. and the A.A.S. degrees.
  
  • BT 251 - Medical Terminology


    Credits - 3 Lecture - 3
    This course is an overview of basic medical terminology. Prefixes, suffixes, word roots, combining forms, special endings, plural forms, abbreviations and symbols are included in the content. A programmed learning, word-building system is used to learn word parts that are used to construct or analyze new terms. Emphasis is placed on spelling, definition, usage, and pronunciation.
    Term(s) Offered: Fall, Winter
    Course Designation: C/T Elective - A maximum of 12 credits of college-level career and technical courses may be used as electives in the A.A.O.T. and the A.A.S. degrees.
  
  • BT 252 - Medical Terminology


    Credits - 3 Lecture - 3
    This course presents a continued study of medical terminology based on medical word building principles. Prefixes, suffixes, word roots, combining forms, special endings, plural forms, and abbreviations are included in the content. Additionally, anatomy and physiology, pathology, diagnostic, symptomatic and therapeutic terms, diagnostic and lab tests and procedures, surgical procedures, and pharmacology terms are incorporated into the course. Emphasis is placed on correct spelling, definition, usage, and pronunciation.
    Term(s) Offered: Winter, Spring
    Course Designation: C/T Elective - A maximum of 12 credits of college-level career and technical courses may be used as electives in the A.A.O.T. and the A.A.S. degrees.
  
  • BT 253 - Medical Transcription


    Credits - 3 Other - 3
    Introduction to transcription of medical office and hospital records including histories, physicals, radiology and pathology reports, consultations, operative reports, discharge summaries and autopsies.
    Prerequisite: BT 251 , BT 252  and WR 060  or Placement score of 63 or over
    Term(s) Offered: Fall
    Course Designation: C/T Elective - A maximum of 12 credits of college-level career and technical courses may be used as electives in the A.A.O.T. and the A.A.S. degrees.
  
  • BT 254 - Medical Transcription


    Credits - 3 Other - 3
    This is a continued beginning medical transcription course designed to provide students with a working knowledge of the transcription of medical reports. Individual patient case studies will be transcribed. The medical reports include history and physical examinations; radiology, operative, and pathology reports; requests for consultation, death summaries, discharge summaries, and autopsy reports.
    Prerequisite: BT 253  and WR 060  or Placement score of 63 or over
    Term(s) Offered: Winter
    Course Designation: C/T Elective - A maximum of 12 credits of college-level career and technical courses may be used as electives in the A.A.O.T. and the A.A.S. degrees.
  
  • BT 255 - Medical Transcription


    Credits - 3 Other - 3
    This course is designed to develop expertise in transcribing medical records in additional specialty areas. Includes background noise and dictation by speakers with foreign accents. A continuation of BT 254 
    A continuation of BT 225 
    Course Designation: C/T Elective - A maximum of 12 credits of college-level career and technical courses may be used as electives in the A.A.O.T. and the A.A.S. degrees.
  
  • BT 257 - Medical Office Procedures


    Credits - 4 Lecture - 3 Other - 1
    This covers office practice designed to emphasize routine medical office procedures including medical vocabulary, medical ethics, communication procedures, medical records management and medical transcription and coding.
    Term(s) Offered: Fall
    Course Designation: C/T Elective - A maximum of 12 credits of college-level career and technical courses may be used as electives in the A.A.O.T. and the A.A.S. degrees.
  
  • BT 258 - Medical Insurance Procedures and Coding


    Credits - 4 Lecture - 3 Other - 1
    This covers medical insurance records management for private health and accident insurance, Medicare, Medicaid, Workers’ Compensation. It emphasizes abstracting information from health records for billing and transfer forms.
    Prerequisite: BT 251 , BT 252  and WR 060  or Placement score of 63 or over
    Term(s) Offered: Spring
    Includes use of CPT and ICD-10
    Course Designation: C/T Elective - A maximum of 12 credits of college-level career and technical courses may be used as electives in the A.A.O.T. and the A.A.S. degrees.
  
  • BT 290 - Integrated Office Systems


    Credits - 3 Lecture - 2 Other - 1
    This course includes a simulated office experience for students in a practical application of skills and concepts acquired in all business programs. Microsoft Office software and use of the internet is applied. A capstone course for students who are completing the final term of a two-year AAS degree.
    Term(s) Offered: Spring
    Course Designation: C/T Elective - A maximum of 12 credits of college-level career and technical courses may be used as electives in the A.A.O.T. and the A.A.S. degrees.
  
  • HTM 100 - Hospitality and Tourism Industry


    Credits - 3 Lecture - 3
    Introduces the hospitality industry as a single, interrelated industry composed of food and beverage, travel and tourism, lodging, meeting and planning events, recreation and leisure, recreational entertainment, and eco and heritage tourism.
    Prerequisite: WR 060 
    Term(s) Offered: Fall
    Course Designation: C/T Elective - A maximum of 12 credits of college-level career and technical courses may be used as electives in the A.A.O.T. and the A.A.S. degrees.
  
  • HTM 103 - Marketing in the Hospitality Industry


    Credits - 3 Lecture - 3
    This course studies how marketing activities direct the flow of goods and services from product to consumer in the hospitality and tourism industry.
    Prerequisite: WR 060 
    Course Designation: C/T Elective - A maximum of 12 credits of college-level career and technical courses may be used as electives in the A.A.O.T. and the A.A.S. degrees.
  
  • HTM 104 - Travel and Tourism Industry


    Credits - 3 Lecture - 3
    This course explores the major concepts in tourism; what makes tourism possible; and how tourism can become an important factor in the economics of any nation, region, state, or local area. Discusses the fundamentals of the tourism system and the key costs and benefits of a tourism economy. Promotes understanding and knowledge of the diverse elements that constitute the travel and tourism industry and the factors that influence growth and development. Examples of tourism development practices in Oregon will be addressed.
    Course Designation: C/T Elective - A maximum of 12 credits of college-level career and technical courses may be used as electives in the A.A.O.T. and the A.A.S. degrees.
  
  • HTM 105 - Food and Beverage Industry


    Credits - 3 Lecture - 3
    This course covers the food service industry including its structure, organization, size, economic impact, regulatory industries, and peripheral industries; managerial problems and practices; and trade journals and resources. Reviews food service segments. Discusses current industry operational topics.
    Prerequisite: WR 060  and either BA 104  or MTH 025  
    Term(s) Offered: Fall
    Course Designation: C/T Elective - A maximum of 12 credits of college-level career and technical courses may be used as electives in the A.A.O.T. and the A.A.S. degrees.
  
  • HTM 107 - Hospitality Cost Control


    Credits - 3 Lecture - 3
    Hospitality Cost control is a course based on a practical approach to controlling costs in a hospitality environment. The material is meant to be easily transferred into a work place setting providing a basic understanding of cost ratios, menu pricing, purchasing, inventory, labor analysis, internal controls, and financial analyses. The course touches on most aspects of cost control from identifying the costs, managing said costs, analyzing income statements, and budgeting.
    Prerequisite: WR 060  and either BA 104  or MTH 025  
    Term(s) Offered: Winter
    Course Designation: C/T Elective - A maximum of 12 credits of college-level career and technical courses may be used as electives in the A.A.O.T. and the A.A.S. degrees.
  
  • HTM 109 - Front Desk Operations


    Credits - 3 Lecture - 3
    This course introduces the lodging industry, including its structure, size, scope, managerial problems, and practices. Covers the structure and organization within the individual firm’s front-office procedures. This course will also explore career opportunities.
    Prerequisite: WR 060  
    Term(s) Offered: Spring
    Course Designation: C/T Elective - A maximum of 12 credits of college-level career and technical courses may be used as electives in the A.A.O.T. and the A.A.S. degrees.
  
  • HTM 112 - Bed and Breakfast Management


    Credits - 3 Lecture - 3
    This is an overview course designed to explore the subject of the bed and breakfast and inn keeping industry. Course discusses the realities of purchasing, owning, and operating a successful inn. Topics will explore design, financing, operations, food service/sanitation, marketing, and governmental regulations.
    Course Designation: C/T Elective - A maximum of 12 credits of college-level career and technical courses may be used as electives in the A.A.O.T. and the A.A.S. degrees.
  
  • HTM 127 - Selling in the Hospitality Industry


    Credits - 3 Lecture - 3
    This course prepares travel and tourism students for a successful career in selling travel. It creates an understanding of the broader sales environment. Applies concepts and techniques to sample sales dialogues, examples, and case studies. Assesses the impact of the Internet and e-commerce trends on the travel industry, how consumers currently use the Internet to make travel purchases, and the functionality of travel e-commerce sites. Focuses on how e-commerce travel sites integrate with global distribution systems and the changing value chain in the travel marketplace.
    Prerequisite: WR 060  and either BA 104  or MTH 025  
    Course Designation: C/T Elective - A maximum of 12 credits of college-level career and technical courses may be used as electives in the A.A.O.T. and the A.A.S. degrees.
  
  • HTM 130 - Beverages


    Credits - 3 Lecture - 3
    This course focuses on cost control, inventory management, and pricing systems required for restaurant and food service operations. It discusses customer demographics shifts, and beverage trends and the importance of responsible alcohol beverage service.
    Prerequisite: WR 060  and either BA 104  or MTH 025 
    Term(s) Offered: Spring
    Course Designation: C/T Elective - A maximum of 12 credits of college-level career and technical courses may be used as electives in the A.A.O.T. and the A.A.S. degrees.
  
  • HTM 131 - Customer Service Management I


    Credits - 3 Lecture - 3
    This course provides an in-depth study of the methods and techniques employed by the hospitality and tourism industry to accomplish effective and efficient customer service operation. Includes combined discussions of management theory, systems, decision-making, and leadership directly relevant to any profession with emphasis on the hospitality industry. Also covers the business facets of human resource management, finance, ethics, and total quality management with a business environment.
    Prerequisite: WR 060  
    Term(s) Offered: Winter
    Course Designation: C/T Elective - A maximum of 12 credits of college-level career and technical courses may be used as electives in the A.A.O.T. and the A.A.S. degrees.
  
  • HTM 224 - Catering Operations


    Credits - 3 Lecture - 3
    This course will study on-premise catering facilities, including operations, sales, and relationships with outside vendors and related departments and industries. Emphasizes logistical operations and seeking and servicing various market segments.
    Prerequisite: Either WR 060  or WR 065  and MTH 025  and HTM 105 
    Term(s) Offered: Fall
    Course Designation: C/T Elective - A maximum of 12 credits of college-level career and technical courses may be used as electives in the A.A.O.T. and the A.A.S. degrees.
  
  • HTM 226 - Event Management


    Credits - 3 Lecture - 3
    Focuses on the management and operations of the meeting, convention, and event market of the hospitality and tourism industry. Introduces the meetings industry, promotional activities, and negotiations for meeting services. Covers convention market salesmanship, customer service, and convention servicing. Incorporates facilities, technology, and media components.
    Prerequisite: Either BA 104  or MTH 025  and WR 060  or WR 065  
    Term(s) Offered: Fall
    Course Designation: C/T Elective - A maximum of 12 credits of college-level career and technical courses may be used as electives in the A.A.O.T. and the A.A.S. degrees.
  
  • HTM 230 - Hotel, Restaurant and Travel Law


    Credits - 3 Lecture - 3
    A comprehensive course of study designed to inform and educate students with the legal aspects of the hospitality and tourism industry. Utilizes critical thinking skills to teach students to communicate with their attorneys, to recognize the ramifications of the policies and practices of their businesses, and to apply practical principles to everyday operations. Students will discuss the recent legal situations and the reasoning of the course taken. Discussions will also be held on the Disabilities Act, sexual discrimination, and civil rights issues. Other discussions include basic court procedures, contract law negligence, guest relationship obligations, alcohol liability, travel agent relationships, licensing, and regulations.
    Prerequisite: WR 060 
    Term(s) Offered: Spring
    Course Designation: C/T Elective - A maximum of 12 credits of college-level career and technical courses may be used as electives in the A.A.O.T. and the A.A.S. degrees.
  
  • HTM 232 - Menu Design


    Credits - 3 Lecture - 3
    This course covers principles of planning a menu, from concept development and design mechanics to menu pricing and marketing issues. Addresses current food service industry needs, including operations, sanitation, and nutrition concerns; design mechanics; and increasing sales through the menu.
    Prerequisite: WR 060  
    Course Designation: C/T Elective - A maximum of 12 credits of college-level career and technical courses may be used as electives in the A.A.O.T. and the A.A.S. degrees.
  
  • LD 101 - Student Success: Career Choices


    Credits - 3 Lecture - 3
    This course is an interdisciplinary curriculum that engages students and teachers interactively in the learning process.  Content provided will assist students in developing the knowledge, skills, abilities, and attitudes to be successful with their lives and careers. The course will encourage students to examine their lives, explore vast career and educational options, and develop long-term goals that will help them reach their career goals.
    Course Designation: C/T Elective - A maximum of 12 credits of college-level career and technical courses may be used as electives in the A.A.O.T. and the A.A.S. degrees.
  
  • LD 110 - Your Professional Development Plan


    Credits - 1 Lecture - 1 Lab - Other -
    This course covers personal assessment, developing leadership and workplace skills, and basic etiquette, communication, and time management. Upon completion of this course, students will have a professional development action plan and improved interpersonal skills. Topics include: self-assessments, goal setting, business etiquette, communication, and time management.
    Term(s) Offered: Fall
    Course Designation: Elective - A transferable course that can be used to fulfill undesignated elective requirements in the associate’s degree programs.
  
  • LD 130 - Building a Team


    Credits - 1 Lecture - 1 Lab - Other -
    This course covers the fundamentals of team building within the business environment in a global society. Topics include: types and roles of teams in today’s business world, stages of team development, interpersonal dynamics, group environment, and communication.
    Term(s) Offered: Fall
    Course Designation: Elective - A transferable course that can be used to fulfill undesignated elective requirements in the associate’s degree programs.
  
  • LD 131 - Leading and Motivating a Team


    Credits -1 Lecture - Lab - Other -
    This course covers concepts useful for leading and motivating team members. Topics include servant leadership, followership, values, ethics, and empowerment.
    Term(s) Offered: Spring
    Course Designation: Elective - A transferable course that can be used to fulfill undesignated elective requirements in the associate’s degree programs.
  
  • LD 132 - Team Processes


    Credits - 1 Lecture - 1 Lab - Other -
    This course covers concepts related to team processes such as conducting efficient meetings, brainstorming, and decision making. Topics include creating agendas and meeting minutes, multi-voting and nominal group technique, and process mapping.
    Term(s) Offered: Winter
    Course Designation: Elective - A transferable course that can be used to fulfill undesignated elective requirements in the associate’s degree programs.
  
  • LD 133 - Workplace Culture


    Credits - 1 Lecture - 1 Lab - Other -
    This course is an introduction to the modern work environment. Topics include common courtesies, work ethic, workplace etiquette, and workplace culture.
    Term(s) Offered: Summer
    Course Designation: Elective - A transferable course that can be used to fulfill undesignated elective requirements in the associate’s degree programs.
 

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