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  • BIO 230: Microbiology

    4.00 Credits
    Delaware County Community College

    Introduction to Microbiology is designed to examine the biology of microorganisms and their significance to human existence. Cellular structures, metabolic pathways and life strategies will be studied. The roles of microorganisms in disease, genetic engineering, and the environment will also be covered. The course is designed for students in the Science for the Health Professions curriculum. Prerequisite:    (BIO 110 and CHE 110) or (BIO 150 and BIO 151)
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  • BIO 240: General Microbiology

    4.00 Credits
    Delaware County Community College

    General Microbiology is intended for Mathematics, Natural Science majors. This course will provide an introduction to the basic concept of microbial evolution, physiology, ecology, genetics and pathogenesis. This course meets the competencies outlined in the Pennsylvania state-wide articulation agreement for preparation in Microbiology. Prerequisite:    BIO 110 and CHE 110
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  • BIO 250: Genetics

    4.00 Credits
    Delaware County Community College

    Genetics examines how molecular information relates to the appearance and behavior of living things and how this information is transferred from one organism to another. Course topics include Mendelian genetics, DNA replication, gene expression, chromosomal structure, population genetics, evolution, and current laboratory techniques used to study genetic material and heredity in living organisms. This course meets the competencies outlined in the Pennsylvania Statewide Program-to Program Articulation Agreement in Biology for preparation in Genetics and is designed for Mathematics-Natural Sciences (MNS) students. Prerequisite:    BIO 110, CHE 110, and (MAT 151, MAT 152, MAT 160, MAT 161, MAT 200, MAT 210, MAT 230, MAT 260, or MAT 261)
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  • BUS 100: Intro To Business

    3.00 Credits
    Delaware County Community College

    This course introduces business and non-business majors to the business world. Emphasis is on terminology used in business. Students explore careers in business along with the events and economic conditions that affect business. Among the topics studied are the Business in a global environment, the various forms of business, the social responsibility of business and the functions of accounting, marketing, management, and human resource management. The role of technology in business is also explored. Prerequisite:    MAT 050 and ((ENG 050 and REA 050) or ENG 099* or REA 075 or REA 100*) or Appropriate Placement Test Scores (*Course(s) May Be Taken Concurrently)
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  • BUS 104: Mathematics for Business

    3.00 Credits
    Delaware County Community College

    This course utilizes mathematical operations to solve practical business application problems which will develop a strong business mathematics and personal finance foundation. Students use arithmetic skills and equation solving techniques, exponential functions, arithmetic and geometric progressions, summation notation, and basic statistics. Students apply these to a variety of business-related tasks: banking services, payroll calculations, taxes, risk management, mathematics of retailing, time value of money, stocks, bonds, insurance, financial statements, depreciation, inventory costs, stocks, bonds, metric system and business statistics. The fundamentals of spreadsheet software will also be introduced. Prerequisite:    MAT 050 or Appropriate Placement Test Scores
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  • BUS 110: Professional Selling

    3.00 Credits
    Delaware County Community College

    This course provides a middle-management approach to sales as a function of the marketing process. Emphasis in the course is on theory and basic techniques of selling. Students are required to prepare and execute a formal sales presentation. Prerequisite:    (ENG 050 and REA 050) or ENG 099* or REA 075 or Appropriate Placement Test Scores (*Course(s) May Be Taken Concurrently)
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  • BUS 128: Intro to Entrepreneurship

    3.00 Credits
    Delaware County Community College

    This class is an introduction entrepreneurial class for students interested in starting their own business. The ultimate goal of the class is to improve management, leadership, accounting and overall business skills and knowledge base for our entrepreneur students. Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to: Read and understand entrepreneurial terminology. Take, analyze, and assess personal self-assessment indicators measuring personal qualities best suited to being an entrepreneur. Define ethics and understand why ethics are important in small business. Describe the different structures of business ownership. Understand small business marketing, product and pricing strategies. Understand and develop the use of SWOT analysis to identify strategic options. Review basic accounting practices that apply to entrepreneurship. Understand the basic legal business environment that relates to small business. Learn how to conduct a feasibility study for an entrepreneurial business. Understand what it takes to be a successful entrepreneur. Prerequisites: Satisfactory score on the English and Reading placement test or successful completion of Developmental English (ENG 050) and Developmental Reading and Study Skills (REA 050). Prerequisite:    (ENG 050 and REA 050) or ENG 099 or REA 075 or Appropriate Placement Test Scores
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  • BUS 129: Entrepreneurship II

    3.00 Credits
    Delaware County Community College

    The main objective of this course is to provide the student with an understanding of the problems and challenges facing an entrepreneur in the process of creating a business plan and seeking investors. Students are required to write a business plan and formally present their business plan. To facilitate the writing of the business plan, the plan will be discussed and completed in sections. Multiple iterations of the business plan will be submitted for feedback and refinement. Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able: Write a complete Business Plan Prepare and deliver an oral presentation on the Business Plan Develop a strategic financial plan to obtain financing Prerequisite:    BUS 128
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  • BUS 130: Business Communication

    3.00 Credits
    Delaware County Community College

    This course focuses on developing oral and written communication skills in the context of the contemporary business environment. Students apply skills in planning, composing, and revising a variety of messages delivered orally and through writing. In addition, students develop the competencies necessary to communicate effectively in a variety of professional situations that involve speaking, listening, and writing. Prerequisite:    ENG 100 and CS 100
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  • BUS 190: Business Internship

    1.00 Credits
    Delaware County Community College

    College-Sponsored Experiential Learning (CSEL) is designed to integrate on-the-job learning experiences with classroom studies. These experiences are structured either to explore career options or to prepare for a specific occupation. Students participating in the Cooperative Education and Internship Program gain college credit and are graded for their learning/work experience by the appropriate faculty. Students participating in this 60 hour internship will earn 1 college credit for this experience. NOTE To be eligible for an internship, students must: Have completed a minimum of 18 or more credits within the last 5 years. Have begun course work in their major (at least 9 credits). Have an overall grade point average (GPA) of 2.5. Obtain a written recommendation by a DCCC faculty within the discipline of the internship. Submit a current resume to the Office of Student Employment Services. Upon successful completion of this hands-on work experience, the student should be able to satisfy instructionally selected competencies from those below according to the number of credits to be awarded. Prerequisite:    Internship Requirements: 18 Credits Completed within Last 5 Years; 9 Credits of Course Work in Major; Overall GPA of 2.5 or Higher; Recommendation by DCCC Faculty within Discipline; Resume Submitted to Office of Student Employment Services
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