ENTR 400 - Commercialization of Entrepreneurial Products & Services (4 Credit Hours)

This course examines the techniques for the commercialization of the products or services offered by the entrepreneur. Students will be taught how to measure the realistic demand for their product or service. Primary and secondary marketing, including research, will be emphasized and addressed. Students will learn how creativity transitions to innovation. Value propositioning, branding, and pricing will be significant topics of discussion. In bringing products to market, students will be taught how to make use of cost-effective, cutting edge tools such as social media.

Course Prerequisites - PF 121 or PF 321, COMM 150 or SPCH 100, ENG 120, ENTR 395

ENTR 420 - Managing Micro Business & Generating Funding (4 Credit Hours)

This course covers the critical role of effective leadership in the successful growth of a new business entity. Students will learn the logical approach to recruiting and leading an effective team. Focus will also be on all aspects of entrepreneurial finance and funding. Students will learn how to make use of a standard accounting software package. Also covered are the fundamentals of raising capital, both debt and equity. Building on prior financial training, students will learn the unique characteristics of analyzing small business financial statements with an eye toward potential valuation. Finally, asset acquisition and wealth strategies will be a topic pertinent to all who desire to pursue an entrepreneurial venture.

Course Prerequisites - PF 121 or PF 321, ENG 120, COMM 150 or SPCH 100, MGMT 312, ENTR 395, ACCT 202, or ACCT 215 & ACCT 225

ENTR 495 - Entrepreneurship Capstone (4 Credit Hours)

In this course, a totally integrated business plan will be developed that encompasses all of the functional entrepreneurial areas covered in the program that are essential for supporting the creation of a new entrepreneurial venture. The business plan will be designed and tested via a simulation program completed by the student. The final draft of the plan will be presented not only to faculty but also to an investment professional for review and reaction.

Course Prerequisites - PF 121 or PF 321, COMM 150 or SPCH 100, ENG 120, ENTR 395, ENTR 400, ENTR 420, MKTG 340

ENV 101 - Humans & Their Environment (3 Credit Hours)

This lab course focuses on current trends in the relationship between human society and the environment, highlighting the contributions and limits of science in identifying and solving environmental problems, such as food and water scarcity, deforestation, resource degradation, and climate change. Critical analysis of opposing environmental claims and perspectives helps students apply the general background they receive in class to society's ongoing environmental discussions. Topics considered include ecological principles of sustainability, alternative energy sources, resource-use efficiency, consumption and waste reduction, environmental policy, biodiversity, and environmental sustainability. Course used as a part of the Associate of Applied Science curriculum.

ENV 530 - Sustainable Master Planning & Developmnt (3 Credit Hours)

This course will give students background information concerning what sustainability is, how the development of a Sustainable Master Plan is a critical component for reaching the goals associated with sustainability, and what the various components are that comprise a Sustainable Master Plan. The course will provide students with the basic training necessary to create a Sustainable Master Plan that will serve as a reference for the development of a parcel of land.

ESL 050 - Intermediate Reading & Writing (8 Credit Hours)

Through discussion, peer editing, small group work and individual assignments, students will improve their ability to read academic prose and to produce coherent, unified and grammatically correct paragraphs and short essays. This course is graded on a Pass/No Credit basis and carries institutional credit but does not count toward degree requirements.

ESL 051 - Intermediate Listening & Speaking (4 Credit Hours)

This course is designed to help intermediate-level ESL students improve their understanding of colloquial and formal English, and to increase their vocabulary. Classes will consist of student presentations, short lectures, discussions, role-playing and vocabulary building. This course is graded on a Pass/No Credit basis and carries institutional credit but does not count toward degree requirements.

ESL 060 - High Intermediate Reading & Writing (8 Credit Hours)

Students will improve reading comprehension of popular and academic writings; and pre-writing, writing and editing skills will be applied to multi-paragraph essays. To learn these skills, students will hear lectures, read student and professional essays, and participate in individual and group activities. This course is graded on a Pass/No Credit basis and carries institutional credit but does not count toward degree requirements.

Course Prerequisites - ESL 050 or See Academic Advisor

ESL 061 - High Intermediate Listening & Speaking (4 Credit Hours)

By listening to other classmates, tapes, guest speakers and media, students will improve listening comprehension and note-taking. Through group and individual activities, students will also work on presentation skills and vocabulary development. This course is graded on a Pass/No Credit basis and carries institutional credit but does not count toward degree requirements.

Course Prerequisites - ESL 051 or See Academic Advisor

ESL 090 - Advanced Pronunciation (2 Credit Hours)

This course is designed to address the pronunciation, articulation and fluency of ESL students identified through the placement process as having advanced levels of these skills. In addition, this course will emphasize rate, volume, stress and repair strategies. This course is graded on a Pass/No Credit basis and carries institutional credit but does not count toward degree requirements.

Course Prerequisites - See Academic Advisor