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E-COMMERCE
The course is designed to provide a combination of conceptual lessons and hands-on exercises, and follows a single company from ides inception, introduction to Internet capabilities, business and marketing plan development and Web page construction. No business or computer knowledge is assumed, and content is designed to introduce the novice to facets of business world. Many topics are general and apply to both e-Business and traditional businesses. No Prerequisite.
Entrepreneurial fundamentals are about “applied business innovation”, through new technologies, business concepts, transaction mechanisms and distribution channels. The course addresses the art of wealth creation through the initiation of venture with high growth potential. Prerequisite: MGT2223.
The objective of this course is to examine what happens to markets (key players, including consumers, sellers, and intermediaries) and strategic marketing decisions (products, pricing, advertising, etc.) as a consequence of Business on the Internet. The “e-Business and Marketing” course is designed to like the opportunities and challenges offered by the Internet with the theory and practice of marketing. Specifically, the course aims to understand how these principles will have to change in order to create and capture value online. Students will be actively engaged in critically evaluating online business ideas and have an opportunity to present their topics to the class. Teaching method is a blend of cases, lectures, and discussion. Prerequisite: MIS3213 & MKT2283.
This course considers entrepreneurship from the standpoint of the entrepreneur as the one person responsible for the many decisions in each area and phase of an entrepreneurial venture which will determine the success or failure of the venture. As such, many areas are considered in which the entrepreneur will be involved. 3 credit hours, lecture. Prerequisite: ENT3113.
This course will teach both the concepts and the “how to” of redesigning enterprise processes and supply chain processes for e-business. The course will include a general survey of the concepts and perspectives around the evolution of process redesign for e-business. In addition, it will provide principles and tactics for redesigning enterprise processes in e-business situations. Prerequisite: ENT3113.
The course will start by distinguishing between value creation and value capture and then review how traditional microeconomics models of value capture apply to e-commerce. The bulk of the course will involve rigorously evaluating the success of existing strategies for capturing value in a range of e-commerce applications. Student teams will make presentations that will focus on a new or existing e-commerce venture and explain and justify why it will capture value and, if not, what might be changed to improve its prospects. These presentations will be evaluated by the whole class as well as by the instructor, and student will turn in a written version at the end of the semester. Prerequisite: ENT2113 & ENT3113 & ECN2113.
This course focuses on the design of innovative ventures and strategies that capitalize on the power of information technologies (IT). The focus is first on strategies, products, and opportunities, and second on orchestrating IT to achieve these. Many companies, of course, have grown by finding new ways to use information as a primary competitive weapon. However, the spirit of this course is that in recent years the importance of IT has increased relative to other sources of innovation, and that IT itself has evolved so rapidly that it is a principle means to attach established players and change industry structure. The class emphasizes the area of entrepreneurship, as well as the technology. No previous IT background is required. Prerequisite: ENT2113, ENT3113, & MIS3213.
Real Property Asset Management focuses on the successful management of long-lived assets. This is in contrast with the management of other aspects of managing an enterprise such as tangible and intangible personal property. Real estate is a major investment, cost, and expense of a business. Real property management requires its understanding so that appropriate strategies be implemented to maximize its benefits. Prerequisite: ENT2113, ENT3113, ECN2113, FIN3113, & ACC2113.
Professional experience in a business environment for qualified students. Senior classification with GPA above 2.25.
EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
This course presents an overview of early childhood education with emphasis given to the historical roots and development of childhood education, contributions of leaders in the field, and description of programs that meet the needs of young children. The development of a philosophy of early childhood education is an important part of the course. Prerequisite: PED 1002 or PED 1003.
This course presents a general study into the field of child development by examining the changes that occur in a child’s cognitive skills, emotional patterns, motor behavior, and social capacities from birth to age eight from the perspective of an early childhood educator. Each student will complete a case study of a child utilizing developmental profiles and relating findings to developmentally appropriate practice. Prerequisite: None.
This course examines the health, safety, and nutrition needs of young children in relation to their social-emotional, physical, and cognitive development. The emphasis is on creating a developmentally appropriate and positive environment for learning that is psychologically and physically healthy for young children in various types of settings in early childhood education, family, and center care. Prerequisite: None.
This course focuses on the role of art, music, movement, creativity, play, and playground experiences in the development of young children. Emphasis is given to integration of these elements into the early childhood classroom and curriculum. Course must be taken concurrently with ECH4103, EHC4203, PED 3303, and ECH4002. Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education, 2.5 CGPA, and SOE advisor approval.
This course focuses on developing understanding of the importance and role of families and communities in the lives of children and the implications for practice in early childhood education. Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education, 2.5 CGPA, and ECH 2103.
This course examines the neurological development of the brain, with emphasis on infant and toddler development, current research, and the current ongoing debate of nature versus nurture. The course will also focus on appropriate activities, curriculum, and environment that stimulate proper brain development in infants and toddlers, as well as the results of improper brain development. Recommended Prerequisite: Child Development (Birth – 8 years).
This course is one of a block of courses to be taken concurrently during the semester prior to student teaching and is limited to early childhood education majors only. The course is designed to provide teacher candidates with the opportunity to teach units of study in the PK-3 classroom during the last four weeks of classes prior to finals week. The class will meet once a week as a seminar up and until the last four weeks, at which time the other block courses finish and the teacher candidate transitions to being in the PK-3 classroom full-time for four weeks. Course to be taken concurrently with ECH3003, ECH4103, ECH4203, and PED 3303. Prerequisites: Admission to Teacher Education, 2.5 CGPA, and SOE advisor approval.
The purpose of this course is to provide weekly opportunities to reflect, assess, and share internship experiences with peers enrolled in the early childhood internship. Students will develop a professional portfolio and resume that reflects and documents their professional growth during their internship experience. Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in ECH 4116.
This course provides teacher candidates with the knowledge base that will prepare them to understand, plan, and develop an integrated curriculum that includes appropriate assessments. Emphasis will also include evaluation of early childhood curriculum and the role, function, and appropriate use of various assessment tools. Course must be taken concurrently with ECH4203, EHC3003, PED 3303, and ECH4002. Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education, 2.5 CGPA, and SOE advisor approval.
This course focuses on the management of high quality early childhood programs. The course will explore the complex role that child care plays in supporting families. Focus will be placed on the development of knowledge and skills essential to providing quality programs. Advisor Approval.
Student teaching is designed to provide opportunities for teacher candidates to develop and demonstrate their competency as a professional educator in the actual classroom, working with an experienced mentor teacher and college supervisor. Teacher candidate must enroll in ECH 4115, ECH 4125, and PED 4202 concurrently. Grading for this student teaching course will be a CR or U instead of a letter grade. Prerequisite: Admission to Student Teaching and 2.5 CGPA.
The purpose of this course is to provide professional experience in an early childhood setting for qualified students. Each student will intern at an instructor-approved site for a minimum of 96 hours (6 hours a week for 16 weeks). Internship experiences will be designed to fit the students’ professional goals. Internships may include classroom teaching experience, administration of an early childhood program, or experience with a nonprofit organization. Site requirements and responsibilities will vary depending upon the nature of the site selected. Prerequisite: Advisor Approval.
Student teaching is designed to provide opportunities for teacher candidates to develop and demonstrate their competency as a professional educator in the actual classroom, working with an experienced mentor teacher and college supervisor. Teacher candidate must enroll in ECH 4115, ECH 4125, and PED 4202 concurrently. Grading for this student teaching course will be a CR or U instead of a letter grade. Prerequisite: Admission to Student Teaching and 2.5 CGPA.
This course provides a study of the curriculum materials, activities, and instructional strategies desirable for teaching science, social studies, and math in the early childhood classroom. National standards and state achievement skills are examined in light of curriculum development, instruction, and assessment. Emphasis is on interdisciplinary theme construction and assessment strategies to inform instruction. Course must be taken concurrently with ECH 4103, ECH 3003, PED 3303, and ECH 4002. Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education, 2.5 CGPA, and SOE advisor approval.
ELEMENTARY EDUCATION
This course is a study of the materials, activities, and instructional strategies for teaching social studies in the elementary school with emphasis on best practice based on current research, theory and national social studies standards. Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education and 2.5 CGPA.
This course is a study of the materials, activities, and instructional strategies for teaching science in the elementary school with emphasis on best practice based on current research, theory, and national science standards. Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education and 2.5 CGPA.
This course is a study of the materials, activities, and instructional strategies for teaching mathematics in the elementary school with emphasis on best practice based on current research, theory, and national math standards. Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education and 2.5 CGPA.
This course is a study of the materials, activities, and instructional strategies for teaching mathematics in the elementary school with emphasis on best practice based on current research, theory, and national math standards. Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education and 2.5 CGPA. Field experience required.
This course provides students with a study of the language arts processes taught in upper elementary. Current approaches to teaching language arts are presented, along with underlying theories of learning, appropriate strategies and methodology for teaching, and opportunities to apply knowledge through interaction with students and teachers in language arts classrooms. Communicative competence for all students with appropriate assessment is stressed. Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education and 2.5 CGPA.
This course examines various curriculum models used in elementary schools today and provides teacher candidates with an opportunity to plan, develop, and assess classroom curriculum. Emphasis is given to the examination, preparation, integration, and utilization of appropriate assessment tools to evaluate student learning as an integral element of curriculum development. Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education and 2.5 CGPA.
Student teaching is designed to provide opportunities for teacher candidates to develop and demonstrate their competency as a professional educator in the actual classroom, working with experienced mentor teacher and college supervisor. Students must enroll in ELE 4115, ELE 4125, and PED 4202 concurrently. Grading for this student teaching course will be a CR or U instead of a letter grade. Prerequisite: Admission to Student Teaching and 2.5 CGPA.
Student teaching is designed to provide opportunities for teacher candidates to develop and demonstrate their competency as a professional educator in the actual classroom, working with experienced mentor teacher and college supervisor. Students must enroll in ELE 4115, ELE 4125, and PED 4202 concurrently. Grading for this student teaching course will be a CR or U instead of a letter grade. Prerequisite: Admission to Student Teaching and 2.5 CGPA.
ECONOMICS
An introduction to modern macroeconomic and microeconomic theory including economic analysis of national production, employment and income, business cycles, monetary and fiscal policies, analysis of supply and demand, the price system, and the basic types of market situations. (Offered when warranted by student interest.)
An introduction to fundamental concepts of macroeconomics with emphasis on supply and demand, national income, unemployment, inflation, causes and consequences of business cycles, fiscal and monetary policy, economic growth, and international trade.
This course intends to orient students about the functioning of the international economy. It defines the theoretical principles that govern international trade. In addition, we study empirical evidence of world trade patterns and trade policies of the industrial and developing countries. After explaining international logistics fro trading functions, this course addresses macroeconomic policy in an open economy and international banking system.
ENGLISH
Introduction to College Writing is an in-depth review of the fundamentals of English grammar and the structure of sentences and paragraphs. It also covers logical development of essays and improved vocabulary. It is required for all students whose placement exams and essays indicate a need to work on strengthening academic writing skills. Excessive absences from the class will result in an automatic failing grade for the semester. The course carries an exit criterion of C, based on a rubric used in all sections of the course for grading purposes. Students earn no credit toward graduation, although the grade will affect a student’s GPA.
English Composition I is the first of two writing-intensive courses required of all Bacone students prior to graduation. Students learn the skills necessary for acceptable collegiate writing, including essay organization, effective prose, college-level vocabulary, and critical thinking. Excessive absences from the class will result in an automatic failing grade for the semester. The course carries an exit criterion of C, based on a rubric used in all sections of the course for grading purposes. BACONE CORE
English Composition II continues the study of rhetorical skills begun in ENG1113 and, by emphasizing the skills of research techniques, analysis, and effective rewriting, culminates in both a formal research paper and a literary analysis. Excessive absences from the class will result in an automatic failing grade for the semester. The course carries an exit criterion of C, based on a rubric used in all sections of the course for grading purposes. Students must earn a grade no lower than a C on both the research paper and the literary analysis in order to pass the class. BACONE CORE
Creative Writing encourages students to express themselves through poetry and prose and to develop a portfolio of original writings. Students also study guidelines for publication of their own work. Prerequisite: Recommendation by an ENG1113 or ENG1213 instructor, or permission from the course instructor.
World Literature I introduces students to the classic works of world literature from ancient times through the Renaissance. Students interested in this class are encouraged to complete ENG1213 prior to enrolling. When offered, this course fulfills the LIT requirement of the Liberal Arts Guided Electives.
Continuing LIT2113, his course examines the classics of world literature from the 17th century to contemporary society. Students interested in this class are encouraged to complete ENG1213 prior to enrolling. When offered, this course fulfills the LIT requirement of the Liberal Arts Guided Electives.
A survey of dramatic literature from classical Greece to the late 20th century, with the purpose of understanding how to effectively read playscripts by understanding the conventions of dramatic writing; how and why playwrights incorporate great ideas into their work, including social, cultural, and historical influences; and how a script functions as a blueprint for a stage production.
By reading and watching examples of tragedy, comedy, and history plays, students explore Shakespeare’s transformation of the dramatic elements of plot, character, and language into dynamic, lively stage productions dealing with universal human themes. The class also looks at Renaissance English society and students study the impact of the social and cultural climate on Shakespeare and his profession.
This course introduces students to early English literature and the historical forces that shaped it through the Romantic period. PREREQUISITE: ENG1213. When offered, this course fulfills the LIT requirement of the Guided Liberal Arts Electives.
A continuation of LIT2543, this course begins with selections from the late Romantic period and continues through contemporary society. PREREQUISITE: ENG1213. When offered, this course fulfills the LIT requirement of the Liberal Arts Guided Electives.
This course covers early American literature and literary movements from Colonial times through the Civil War. PREREQUISITE: ENG1213. When offered, this course fulfills the LIT requirement of the Liberal Arts Guided Electives.
This course examines American writers, themes, literary movements, and critical theories from 1865 to contemporary society. PREREQUISITE: ENG1213. When offered, this course fulfills the LIT requirement of the Liberal Arts Guided Electives.
This course covers major works in the areas of African American, Asian American, Hispanic American, and American Indian literatures. Students will examine issues of current interest regarding matters of race, nationality and gender and explore the ideas of who is an American and what it means to be an American. RECOMMENDED PREREQUISITE: ENG1213. When offered, this course fulfills the LIT requirement of the Liberal Arts Guided Electives.
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