2020-2021 Pierce College Catalog 
    
    May 07, 2024  
2020-2021 Pierce College Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Prefixes


COURSE PREFIXES

PREFIX DEPARTMENT
ACCT ACCOUNTING
ASL AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE
ANTH ANTHROPOLOGY
ART ART
ASTR ASTRONOMY
ATMOS ATMOSPHERIC SCIENCE
BIOL BIOLOGY
BUS BUSINESS
BTECA/BTECM BUSINESS INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
MNGT BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
CHEM CHEMISTRY
COLLG COLLEGE SUCCESS
CMST COMMUNICATION STUDIES
CIS COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS
CNE COMPUTER NETWORK ENGINEERING
CONST CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
CJ CRIMINAL JUSTICE
CS COMPUTER SCIENCE
DHYG DENTAL HYGIENE
DDSGN DIGITAL DESIGN
DRMA DRAMA
ECED EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
ECON ECONOMICS
EDUC EDUCATION
EMT EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN
ENGR ENGINEERING
ENGL ENGLISH
ENVS ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
FASH FASHION MERCHANDISING
FCA FIRE COMMAND
FRCH FRENCH
GEOG GEOGRAPHY
GEOL GEOLOGY
GERM GERMAN
HIST HISTORY
HSEM HOMELAND SECURITY
HSCI HEALTH SCIENCES
HSSA HUMAN SERVICES SUBSTANCE ABUSE
HUM HUMANITIES
INFO INFORMATION STUDIES
INTS INTERNATIONAL STUDIES
ISS INTEGRATED SOCIAL SCIENCE
JAPN JAPANESE
JOURN JOURNALISM
KINS KINESIOLOGY
KREA KOREAN
MATH MATHEMATICS
MUSC MUSIC
NSCI NATURAL SCIENCE
NURS NURSING
NAC NURSING ASSISTANT CERTIFIED
NUTR NUTRITION
OSH OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH
OCEA OCEANOGRAPHY
PHIL PHILOSOPHY
PE PHYSICAL EDUCATION
PS PHYSICAL SCIENCE
PHYS PHYSICS
POLS POLITICAL SCIENCE
PSYC PSYCHOLOGY
READ READING
RUSS RUSSIAN
SSMH SOCIAL SERVICE MENTAL HEALTH
SOC SOCIOLOGY
SPAN SPANISH
VT VETERINARY TECHNOLOGY

 

 
  
  • MATH 054 Beginning Algebra (5 credits)



    Prerequisite Satisfactory placement test score, or MATH 050  with a grade of at least 2.0, or instructor permission.

    Course Description
    Operations with fractions, decimals, percents, and signed numbers. Simplify algebraic expressions. Solve linear equations. Solve a variety of application problems. Square roots, exponents, and coordinate graphing. Determine area, perimeter, and volume. Calculate statistical measures of center and interpret graphs.
  
  • MATH 060 Introduction to Algebra (5 credits)



    Prerequisite Satisfactory placement test score or MATH 051 with a grade of at least 3.0 or MATH 054 with a grade of 2.0 or instructor permission.

    Course Description
    Basic operations with numeric and polynomial expressions solving linear equations, linear inequalities, systems of linear equations, and quadratic equations linear graphs applications.
  
  • MATH 077 Prep for College Math (5 credits)



    Course Description
    An exploration of mathematics concepts and activities intended to increase the exposure, abilities, confidence and motivation to learn further mathematics. Topics include Integer arithmetic, algebra, including formulas, solving equations, graphing, exponents and square roots, dimensional analysis, experiential activities, math explorations.
  
  • MATH 091 Math Review (1 credit)



    Course Description
    Math review
  
  • MATH 096 Intermediate Algebra in Context (7 credits)



    Prerequisite Satisfactory placement, or MATH 054  with at least a 2.0, or instructor permission.

    Course Description
    This course integrates numeracy, proportional reasoning, algebraic skills, and functional reasoning. Students will represent quantitative relationships in multiple ways in order to solve problems from a variety of authentic contexts. Linear and exponential functions, along with logarithms and radicals will be studied and applied. Modeling and interpreting quantitative data is emphasized.
  
  • MATH 098 Intermediate Algebra for Precalculus (5 credits)



    Prerequisite Satisfactory placement, or MATH 060 or MATH 096  with a grade of at least 2.0, or instructor permission.

    Course Description
    Algebraic skills, concepts, and applications. Simplifying and operating with polynomial, rational, and radical expressions. Use of quadratic, rational, and radical models to solve problems encountered in the real world. Solving quadratic, rational, radical, and absolute value equations and systems of linear equations. Function concepts and graphs.
  
  • MATH 111 College Math for Early Childhood Education (5 credits)



    Distribution Area Fulfilled Quantitative and Symbolic Reasoning (not all four-year colleges accept this as a QSR)
    Prerequisite MATH 077, MATH 096  or MATH 098  or equivalent with a grade of at least 2.0 or satisfactory placement test score and eligible for ENGL& 101  .

    Course Description
    A course for early childhood educators providing the mathematical foundations for quantitative concepts appropriate for children from birth through Grade 3. Topics include patterns, sequencing, number systems and computation, models for operations, problem-solving strategies, functions, geometry, measurement, and basic concepts of statistics and probability. Methods used are interactive, activity-based, and guided by national and state mathematics education standards. Emphasizes conceptual understanding, connections among topics, and communication of mathematical thinking.
  
  • MATH 114 Applied Algebra, Geometry, and Trigonometry (5 credits)



    Distribution Area Fulfilled Natural Sciences; Quantitative and Symbolic Reasoning; General Transfer Elective
    Prerequisite MATH 098  or equivalent with a grade of at least 2.0, or placement test score above MATH 098.

    Course Description
    Linear, quadratic, logarithmic, exponential, and trigonometric functions and their applications. Interpretation and display of information using rectangular, polar, and logarithmic coordinate systems. Right triangle and unit circle trigonometry. Vector operations using real and complex numbers. Solutions to systems of linear equations.
  
  • MATH 147 Business Precalculus (5 credits)



    Distribution Area Fulfilled Natural Sciences; Quantitative and Symbolic Reasoning; General Transfer Elective
    Formerly MATH 147/MATH 156 Finite Mathematics

    Prerequisite MATH 098  or equivalent with a grade of at least 2.0, or placement test score above MATH 098.

    Course Description
    Linear, polynomial and rational function models. Exponential and logarithmic functions. Mathematics of finance, matrices, linear programming, and set operations.
  
  • MATH 205 Linear Algebra (5 credits)



    Distribution Area Fulfilled Natural Sciences; Quantitative and Symbolic Reasoning; General Transfer Elective
    Prerequisite MATH& 153  or MATH& 163  with a grade of 2.0 or higher (MATH 224  or MATH& 264  recommended) or instructor permission.

    Course Description
    Applications and techniques of Linear Algebra, including solving systems of equations, vector spaces, matrix operations, linear transformations, eigenvalues, eigenvectors, and characteristic polynomials. Introduction to appropriate technology and elementary proofs.
  
  • MATH 224 Multivariate Calculus (5 credits)



    Distribution Area Fulfilled Natural Sciences; Quantitative and Symbolic Reasoning; General Transfer Elective
    Prerequisite MATH& 153  with a grade of 2.0 or higher or instructor permission.

    Course Description
    Functions of several variables. Partial derivatives, multiple integrals, and their applications. Vector analysis including vector fields, line and surface integrals, Green’s theorem, Stokes’ theorem, and the Divergence theorem.
  
  • MATH 238 Differential Equations (5 credits)



    Distribution Area Fulfilled Natural Sciences; Quantitative and Symbolic Reasoning; General Transfer Elective
    Prerequisite MATH& 153  or MATH& 163  with a grade of 2.0 or higher (MATH 205  recommended) or instructor permission.

    Course Description
    This course covers first and second order differential equations with applications to the sciences and engineering, an introduction to higher order equations, Laplace transforms, and systems of linear differential equations.
  
  • MATH& 107 Math in Society (5 credits)



    Distribution Area Fulfilled Natural Sciences; Quantitative and Symbolic Reasoning; General Transfer Elective
    Formerly MATH 107 - CCN

    Prerequisite MATH 077, MATH 096  or MATH 098  or equivalent with a grade of at least 2.0 or satisfactory placement test score.

    Course Description
    Contemporary mathematics applied to a variety of fields. Instructor-chosen topics will focus on graphical- and formula-derived solutions, statistics, applied problems, and communicating solutions. Topics may include management science, statistics, social choice, patterns, and financial applications.
  
  • MATH& 131 Math for Elementary Education 1 (5 credits)



    Distribution Area Fulfilled Natural Sciences; Quantitative and Symbolic Reasoning; General Transfer Elective
    Formerly MATH& 171

    Prerequisite MATH 077, MATH 096   or MATH 098   or equivalent with a grade of at least 2.0 or satisfactory placement test score and eligible for ENGL& 101   and READ 101 .

    Course Description
    The first of two courses for prospective elementary teachers focusing on the mathematics underlying modern elementary school math. Topics include: number systems, models for operations, problem-solving techniques, and a variety of instructional approaches. Emphasizes deep conceptual understanding of content, connections among topics, and communication of mathematical ideas. Appropriate technology is incorporated.
  
  • MATH& 132 Math for Elementary Education 2 (5 credits)



    Distribution Area Fulfilled Natural Sciences; Quantitative and Symbolic Reasoning; General Transfer Elective
    Formerly MATH& 172 and MATH& 173

    Prerequisite MATH 077, MATH 096  or MATH 098   or equivalent with a grade of at least 2.0 or satisfactory placement test score and eligible for ENGL& 101  .

    Course Description
    This is the second of two courses for prospective elementary teachers focusing on the foundation underlying modern elementary school math. Topics include geometry, measurement, probability, and descriptive statistics. This course emphasizes deep conceptual understanding of content, connections among topics, and communication of mathematical ideas. Appropriate technology is incorporated.
  
  • MATH& 141 Precalculus I (5 credits)



    Distribution Area Fulfilled Natural Sciences; Quantitative and Symbolic Reasoning; General Transfer Elective
    Formerly MATH 121 - CCN

    Prerequisite MATH 098  with at least a 2.0 grade or placement test score above MATH 098 or co-enrolled in MATHL 141.

    Course Description
    Families of functions, their properties, graphs and applications. Functions include: polynomial, rational, exponential, logarithmic functions and combinations of these. Solve related equations and inequalities. Data analysis, introductory mathematical modeling. Develop competency with a graphing calculator.
  
  • MATH& 142 Precalculus II (5 credits)



    Distribution Area Fulfilled Natural Sciences; Quantitative and Symbolic Reasoning; General Transfer Elective
    Prerequisite MATH& 141  with a grade of at least 2.0, suitable placement test score, or instructor permission.

    Course Description
    Families of trigonometric functions, their inverses, properties, graphs, and applications. Trigonometric equations and identities. Laws of sines and cosines. Polar coordinates and graphs. Parametric equations. Elementary vector operations.
  
  • MATH& 146 Introduction to Stats (5 credits)



    Distribution Area Fulfilled Natural Sciences; Quantitative and Symbolic Reasoning; General Transfer Elective
    Formerly MATH 281 - CCN

    Prerequisite MATH 077, MATH 096  or MATH 098  or equivalent with a grade of at least 2.0 or satisfactory placement.

    Course Description
    Introduction to the analysis of data using descriptive statistics, probability, and inferential statistics. Topics include: data collection methods; measures of center and variation; graphical presentation of data; probability; binomial and normal distributions; confidence intervals; hypothesis tests of one and two parameters, using the normal, Student-t, and chi-square distributions; linear correlation and regression.
  
  • MATH& 148 Business Calculus (5 credits)



    Distribution Area Fulfilled Natural Sciences; Quantitative and Symbolic Reasoning; General Transfer Elective
    Formerly MATH 157 - CCN

    Prerequisite MATH 147  (preferred) or MATH& 141  with a grade of at least 2.0 or instructor permission.

    Course Description
    Concise course in calculus. Differential and integral calculus of non-trigonometric functions with an emphasis on business and economics applications.
  
  • MATH& 151 Calculus I (5 credits)



    Distribution Area Fulfilled Natural Sciences; Quantitative and Symbolic Reasoning; General Transfer Elective
    Formerly MATH 124 - CCN

    Prerequisite MATH& 142  with a grade of at least 2.0, satisfactory placement test score, or instructor permission.

    Course Description
    Families of algebraic and transcendental functions and their derivatives. Limits, including indeterminate forms. Applications of differential calculus, anti-derivatives.
  
  • MATH& 152 Calculus II (5 credits)



    Distribution Area Fulfilled Natural Sciences; Quantitative and Symbolic Reasoning; General Transfer Elective
    Formerly MATH 125 - CCN

    Prerequisite MATH& 151  with a grade of 2.0 or higher or instructor permission.

    Course Description
    Fundamental Theorem of Calculus. Definite and indefinite integrals. Methods of Integration. Applications of integration. Improper integrals. Introduction to first order differential equations.
  
  • MATH& 153 Calculus III (5 credits)



    Distribution Area Fulfilled Natural Sciences; Quantitative and Symbolic Reasoning; General Transfer Elective
    Formerly MATH 126 - CCN

    Prerequisite Completion of MATH& 152  with a grade of 2.0 or higher or instructor permission.

    Course Description
    Sequences and series. Vectors and geometry of space. The calculus of vector functions and parametric surfaces. Polar, cylindrical and spherical coordinates.
  
  • MATH& 163 Calculus 3 (5 credits)



    Distribution Area Fulfilled Natural Sciences; Quantitative and Symbolic Reasoning; General Transfer Elective
    Prerequisite MATH& 152  with a grade of 2.0 or higher or instructor permission.

    Course Description
    Sequences and series, multi-variable functions and their graphs, vector algebra and vector functions, partial differentiation.
  
  • MATH& 264 Calculus 4 (5 credits)



    Distribution Area Fulfilled Natural Sciences; Quantitative and Symbolic Reasoning; General Transfer Elective
    Prerequisite Completion of MATH& 163  with a grade of 2.0 or higher or instructor permission.

    Course Description
    Multivariable optimization, multiple integrals, vector fields, line and surface integrals, divergence and curl, Stokes’ Theorem, Green’s Theorem, Divergence Theorem.
  
  • MATHC 098 Intermediate Algebra for Precalculus Corequisite 2 credits



    Prerequisite MATH 077  or placement.

    Course Description
    This is a support class that is attached to a corequisite MATH 98 class for students who have not met the MATH 98 prerequisites.  Topics to be covered are those prerequisite skills necessary to learn the content of MATH 98, such as arithmetic with real numbers, order of operations, algebraic expressions, slope-intercept form of a linear equation, solving equations, graphing, exponents and radicals and skills for academic success.
  
  • MATHC 107 Math in Society Corequisite 2 credits



    Prerequisite MATH 077  or by placement.

    Course Description
    This is a support class that is attached to a corequisite MATH& 107 class for students who have not met the MATH& 107 prerequisites.  Topics to be covered are those prerequisite skills necessary to learn the content of MATH& 107, such as numeracy, proportional reasoning, equations/formulas, graphs and skills for academic success.
  
  • MATHC 111 College Math for Early Childhood Edu Corequisite 2 credits



    Prerequisite MATH 077  or placement.

    Course Description
    This is a support class that is attached to a corequisite MATH 111 class for students who have not met the MATH 111 prerequisites.  Topics to be covered are those prerequisite skills necessary to learn the content of MATH 111, such as numeracy, proportional reasoning, equations/formulas, graphs and skills for academic success.
  
  • MATHC 131 Math for Elem Educ 1 Corequisite 2



    Prerequisite MATH 077  or placement.

    Course Description
    This is a support class that is attached to a corequisite MATH& 131 class for students who have not met the MATH& 131 prerequisites. Topics to be covered are those prerequisite skills necessary to learn the content of MATH& 131, such as numeracy, proportional reasoning, equations/formulas, graphs and skills for academic success.
  
  • MATHC 141 Precalculus I Corequisite 2 credits



    Prerequisite Satisfactory placement into MATH 098 , completion of MATH 060  or MATH 096  with a grade of at least 2.0, or instructor permission.

    Course Description
    This is a support class that is attached to a corequisite MATH& 141 class for students who have not met the MATH& 141 prerequisites. Topics to be covered are those prerequisite skills necessary to learn the content of MATH& 141, such as order of operations, algebraic expressions, solving equations and inequalities, graphing, functions, linear functions and graphs, graphing calculators, and skills for academic success. 
  
  • MATHC 146 Introduction to Statistics Lab (2 credits)



    Course Description
    This is a support class that is attached to a corequisite MATH& 146 class for students who have not met the MATH& 146 prerequisites. Topics to be covered are those prerequisite skills necessary to learn the content of MATH& 146, such as numeracy, proportional reasoning, equations/formulas, inequalities, graphs and skills for academic success.
  
  • MNGT 130 Customer Relationship Management (5 credits)



    Course Description
    Introduction to customer relationship management. Topics include customer behavior, customer assessment, effective communication, serving the customer in a diverse environment, and developing and maintaining a relationship with customers.
  
  • MNGT 136 Web Usability & E-Commerce (5 credits)



    Prerequisite BUS 135  with at least a 2.0 grade.

    Course Description
    Students will explore the concepts of website usability, create a foundation in user-centered design, information visualization, and concepts of interactive design and understand the role of users, business and technology. They will study the evolution of usability, map out the design process and consider design concepts such as navigation, presentation, etc. Students will also identify and explore methods and tools typically used by businesses to test and analyze website usability and online user behavior.
  
  • MNGT 137 Independent Contracting (3 credits)



    Course Description
    An introduction to running one’s own business. Students will explore the techniques and responsibilities for successfully managing an independent career.
  
  • MNGT 138 Information Design for Business (5 credits)



    Prerequisite BUS 135  with a grade of 2.0 or greater or instructor permission.

    Course Description
    Students will explore techniques and strategies for effective technical writing and writing for the web. They will learn the basic principles of information design for business and marketing and analyze how users read and process information on the web.
  
  • MNGT 139 Social Media Digital Content for Business (5 credits)



    Prerequisite BUS 135  with at least a 2.0 grade. 

    Course Description
    Students will explore the creation of effective and engaging digital content including the tools, strategies, and characteristics required to help consumers take action. They will look at the advantages and constraints of different types of communication mediums, and issues of ownership and copyright. They will explore software applications and apply fundamental graphic and information design principles to create effective marketing content. They will create a marketing portfolio.
  
  • MNGT 141 Professional Portfolio (3 credits)



    Prerequisite BUS 134  and MNGT 138  with at least a 2.0 grade in each of these classes, and 15 credits minimum of completed college-level credits or a certificate or instructor permission.

    Course Description
    This course is a marketing portfolio creation experience. Students will choose a portfolio platform and assemble and present a broad-based selection of significant student work for evaluation by the instructor, peers, and industry experts.
  
  • MNGT 182 Creative Sales and Customer Relationship Management (5 credits)



    Course Description
    In the workplace today, we need to know how to meet/exceed internal and external customer expectations and engage in the selling process. This course gives students the tools for successful workplace customer engagement leading to customer loyalty. It also trains the selling process which is used to sell products, services, and ideas.
  
  • MNGT 186 Professional Development (3 credits)



    Course Description
    Develop practical skills and techniques for the world of professional employment. Students will learn strategies to increase workplace effectiveness.
  
  • MNGT 275 Introduction to Visual Promotion (5 credits)



    Course Description
    Provides the student with a working knowledge of planning, creating, and implementing visual promotion including advertising, print media, visual display, and special promotions.
  
  • MNGT 276 Employment Law: Human Resource Legal Issues (5 credits)



    Prerequisite A grade of 2.0 or greater in ENGL& 101 .

    Course Description
    Overview of major common employment-related laws, workplace legal issues, statutory, and regulatory concepts governing the employment relationship, and development of skills supporting legal actions pertaining to that relationship.
  
  • MNGT 282 Principles of Marketing (5 credits)



    Course Description
    A study of the business activities concerned with the flow of goods and services from producers to consumers.
  
  • MNGT 283 Principles of Management (5 credits)



    Course Description
    Principles and practices of management as applied to for-profit and not-for-profit organizations. Real world scenarios in business are used to help the student apply principles to contemporary management problems.
  
  • MNGT 284 Small Business Planning (5 credits)



    Prerequisite A grade of 2.0 or greater in ENGL& 101  and MNGT 282 ; a grade of 2.0 or greater in ECON 110  or ECON& 201 ; a grade of 2.0 or greater in ACCT& 201  or ACCT 101 ; or instructor permission.

    Course Description
    Planning and organizing a small business to include developing a preliminary business plan.
  
  • MNGT 289 Work Based Learning (3 credits)



    Course Description
    Students will pursue an organized career path plan by obtaining work experience in their chosen field.
  
  • MNGT 293 Retailing & Merchandising (5 credits)



    Course Description
    Fundamentals of retail buying and the management of retail inventories. Topics included are important for the contemporary online and offline merchant who is responsible for space productivity, inventory turnover, and profitability.
  
  • MNGT 294 Leading Teams Through Innovation and Change (5 credits)



    Course Description
    Students will develop skill sets needed for leading teams and organization through uncertainty – the norm of today’s business environment. These skill sets are relevant for leaders in project, entrepreneurship, and intrapreneurship settings.
  
  • MNGT 295 Human Resource Management (5 credits)



    Course Description
    Principles, methods, and procedures in human resource management including job analysis, description and classification, employee morale and motivation, labor turnover, selection and placement, rating and promotion, and compensation in conjunction with current government regulations.
  
  • MNGT 296 Current Trends in Human Resources (5 credits)



    Prerequisite MNGT 295  with at least a 2.0 grade.

    Course Description
    Explores current human resource issues including local, state, and federal labor laws; effective recruitment and selection techniques using behaviorally-anchored structured interview format; training and development strategies using competency-based individual development plans; 360-degree performance review; and how to write employee policy manuals and job descriptions.
  
  • MNGT 298 Work Based Learning (3 credits)



    Prerequisite A grade of 2.0 or greater in MNGT 186  or instructor approval.

    Course Description
    Students will pursue an organized career path plan by obtaining work experience in their chosen field.
  
  • MNGT 310 Systems Theory and Applied Business Management (5 credits)



    Prerequisite At least a junior standing in a baccalaureate program.

    Course Description
    This course explores systems theory and its multidisciplinary applications in modern-day management, leadership, and organizational processes and contrasts these to other theoretical orientations. Students will learn the interrelated nature of planning, organizing, directing, and controlling functions of management.
  
  • MNGT 330 Leadership and Organizational Behavior (5 credits)



    Prerequisite At least a junior standing in a baccalaureate program.

    Course Description
    This course examines the role of leadership in affecting organizational behavior. It explores effective leadership strategies to mobilize and support diverse teams to work collaboratively, inclusively, and respectfully in order to bring about genuine trust in the processes and products of their work. Students will learn how to lead with integrity, manage conflict, and steer organizations during times of change and meet goals. This course uses the reflective practice to strengthen inter- and intra-personal skills to ground effective leadership habits.
  
  • MNGT 350 Applied Human Resource Development (5 credits)



    Prerequisite At least a junior standing in a baccalaureate program.

    Course Description
    This course provides students with fundamentals of human resource development, especially in the context of industry trends and demographic shifts. It examines the strategic role of the human resource department and the development of organizational strategic planning as well as day-to-day operations. Topics are discussed in the context of legal, ethical, political, and cultural considerations.
  
  • MNGT 410 Business Strategy and Decision-Making (5 credits)



    Prerequisite At least a junior standing in a baccalaureate program, college-level math with 2.0 grade or better.

    Course Description
    Businesses face complex problems in our globalized, digital, and diverse world. Some have short-term implications, while others have long-term impacts. It is often difficult to ascertain the degree to which a decision today will determine outcomes long after the decision was made. This course uses systems theory as a framework through which business decisions and strategies are understood. Students will then learn to apply systems thinking and analytical tools to diagnose strategic positions from multiple vantage points, evaluate alternative courses of action, and make criteria-based decisions.
  
  • MNGT 420 Marketing for Managers (5 credits)



    Prerequisite At least a junior standing in a baccalaureate program, ECON& 201 , ECON& 202 , and ACCT& 202  with at least a 2.0 grade in each of these classes, college-level math.

    Course Description
    This course prepares marketers to have the skills and knowledge to create marketing plans and deploy marketing communication strategies to effectively communicate, create, and capture value for their organization. It uses systems theory and analytical tools to capture patterns, understand relationships among market variables, and ensure customer-centric performance. A special section on social media explores ethics in modern-day marketing. Students will use a simulation software to explore dynamism of domestic and global markets as well as to examine complexities of capturing value within and across markets.
  
  • MNGT 430 Applied Accounting for Managers (5 credits)



    Prerequisite At least a junior standing in a baccalaureate program, ACCT& 201 , ACCT& 202 , and college-level Math with 2.0 grade or better.

    Course Description
    This course examines accounting practices and how they are used to help managers make good business decisions.
  
  • MNGT 450 Operations and Logistics for Managers (5 credits)



    Prerequisite At least a junior standing in a baccalaureate program, college-level Math with 2.0 grade or better.

    Course Description
    This course surveys the fundamentals of the movement, storage, and management of goods. It integrates strategic leadership, project management, financial management concepts, and analytical tools for decision-making purposes.
  
  • MNGT 460 Applied Financial Management (5 credits)



    Prerequisite At least a junior standing in a baccalaureate program, a grade of 2.0 or greater in college-level math and ACCT& 202 .

    Course Description
    This course covers topics in investments and the role of financial decisions at the organizational level. It demystifies financial markets and provides practical knowledge for solving problems and making financial decisions. Case studies, financial documents, and scenarios are primary sources for examining financial management problems and their solutions.
  
  • MNGT 470 Business Development and Negotiations (5 credits)



    Prerequisite At least a junior standing in a baccalaureate program.

    Course Description
    This course prepares students to adopt an innovative mindset; to recognize, refine, and define value; to find the right partners; and to sell their ideas. Students will develop ethical negotiation and influence-based skills to help progress their ideas and careers.
  
  • MNGT 490 Strategic Management Capstone and Internship (5 credits)



    Prerequisite 2.0 grade or better in BUS 380 ; ENGL& 235 ; and MNGT 310 , MNGT 330 , MNGT 410 , MNGT 420 , MNGT 430 , MNGT 450 , and MNGT 460 .

    Course Description
    This course brings major principles learned in the last two years together. It gives students an opportunity to synthesize learning into a major project where they will solve a major organizational problem or capture a compelling market opportunity (entrepreneurship) against a framework provided by BAS-ABM instructors. Students are encouraged to work in teams to manage the demands of the comprehensive project.
  
  • MUSC 100 Introduction to Rock and Roll (5 credits)



    Distribution Area Fulfilled Humanities; General Transfer Elective
    Formerly MUSIC 100

    Course Description
    Rock and roll as a language of music from a listener’s perspective. Listening skills are exercised and become the vehicle through which specific music concepts are examined. Some social, biographical, and historical data covered.
  
  • MUSC 102 American Popular Music (5 credits)



    Distribution Area Fulfilled Humanities; General Transfer Elective
    Formerly MUSIC 105

    Course Description
    Study of American music including: popular song, blues, jazz, country and rock styles. Historical and social elements that impacted their development. Current popular music trends will be studied as extensions of or responses to past styles.
  
  • MUSC 103 Introduction to Jazz (5 credits)



    Distribution Area Fulfilled Humanities; General Transfer Elective
    Formerly MUSIC 103

    Course Description
    Introduces jazz and it’s variations: ragtime, blues, dixieland, boogie, swing, bebop, funk & fusion. Relevant cultural data pertaining to jazz is covered. Develops recognition skills through listening. Previous music experience is not necessary.
  
  • MUSC 106 World Music (5 credits)



    Distribution Area Fulfilled Humanities; General Transfer Elective
    Course Description
    Examines select cultures from different areas around the world. Explores music concepts and engages social issues including: diversity, cultural differences and societal motivations for writing, performing and preserving music.
  
  • MUSC 107 Audio Production I: Beginning (2.5 credits)



    Formerly MUSIC 107

    Course Description
    An introductory, hands-on course that covers the basics of midi sequencing, sound reinforcement, microphone construction and application, signal processing equipment, and analog multi-track recording.
  
  • MUSC 108 Audio Production II: Intermediate (2.5 credits)



    Formerly MUSIC 108

    Prerequisite MUSC 107  with at least a 1.5 grade.

    Course Description
    An intermediate, hands-on course that covers midi sequencing, sound reinforcement, microphone construction and application, signal processing equipment, and analog multi-track recording.
  
  • MUSC 109 Audio Production III: Advanced (2.5 credits)



    Formerly MUSIC 109

    Prerequisite MUSC 107  and MUSC 108  with at least a 1.5 grade in both classes.

    Course Description
    An advanced, hands-on course that covers midi sequencing, code synchronization, sound reinforcement, microphone construction and application, signal processing equipment, analog multi-track recording and digital multi-track recording.
  
  • MUSC 126 Beginning Class Guitar (1 credit)



    Distribution Area Fulfilled Humanities with Performance; General Transfer Elective
    Formerly MUSIC 126

    Course Description
    A performance course designed for the beginning guitarist. No prior experience expected. Students must furnish their own guitar.
  
  • MUSC 127 Intermediate Class Guitar (1 credit)



    Distribution Area Fulfilled Humanities with Performance; General Transfer Elective
    Formerly MUSIC 127

    Prerequisite MUSC 126  with at least a 1.5 grade.

    Course Description
    A performance course designed for the intermediate guitarist. MUSC 126 or the equivalent required. Students must furnish their own guitar.
  
  • MUSC 144 Concert Choir (2 credits)



    Distribution Area Fulfilled Humanities with Performance; General Transfer Elective
    Formerly MUSIC 144A

    Course Description
    Non-auditioned choir for both beginning and experienced singers. Rehearses and performs choral literature. Quarterly concerts required. Non-music major participation encouraged. Course is repeatable for additional credit up to 3 times.
  
  • MUSC 147 Chamber Choir (2 credits)



    Distribution Area Fulfilled Humanities with Performance; General Transfer Elective
    Prerequisite Audition and/or instructor permission.

    Course Description
    An smaller auditioned choir intended for more experienced singers. Rehearses and performs advanced choral literature. Quarterly concerts and occasional touring are required. Course is repeatable for additional credit up to 3 times in the degree.
  
  • MUSC 150 College Band (2 credits)



    Distribution Area Fulfilled Humanities with Performance; General Transfer Elective
    Formerly MUSIC 150A

    Course Description
    A large performance group open to all students with experience reading and performing instrumental band literature. Non-music major participation encouraged. Course is repeatable for additional credit up to 3 times in the degree.
  
  • MUSC 154 College Orchestra (2 credits)



    Distribution Area Fulfilled Humanities with Performance; General Transfer Elective
    Formerly MUSIC 154A

    Course Description
    A large performance group open to all students with experience reading and performing orchestra literature. Non-music major participation encouraged. Course is repeatable for additional credit up to 3 times in the degree.
  
  • MUSC 157 Jazz Band (2 credits)



    Distribution Area Fulfilled Humanities with Performance; General Transfer Elective
    Formerly MUSIC 157A

    Course Description
    A jazz ensemble intended to provide the experienced instrumentalist an opportunity to rehearse and perform selected jazz literature. Non-major participation encouraged. Course is repeatable for additional credit up to 3 times in the degree.
  
  • MUSC 160 Private Instruction: Arranging (1 credit)



    Distribution Area Fulfilled Humanities with Performance; General Transfer Elective
    Formerly MUSIC 130A

    Prerequisite MUSC& 143  with at least a 1.5 grade.

    Course Description
    An individual instruction course geared towards advancing beginning levels of arranging. Course is repeatable for additional credit up to 3 times in the degree.
  
  • MUSC 161 Private Instruction: Improvisation (1 credit)



    Distribution Area Fulfilled Humanities with Performance; General Transfer Elective
    Course Description
    An individual instruction course geared towards advancing all levels of student music performance in improvisation. Course is repeatable for additional credit up to 3 times in the degree.
  
  • MUSC 162 Private Instruction: Brass (1 credit)



    Distribution Area Fulfilled Humanities with Performance; General Transfer Elective
    Course Description
    An individual instruction course geared towards advancing all levels of student music performance in brass. Course is repeatable for additional credit up to 3 times in the degree.
  
  • MUSC 163 Private Instruction: Woodwinds (1 credit)



    Distribution Area Fulfilled Humanities with Performance; General Transfer Elective
    Formerly MUSIC 133A

    Course Description
    An individual instruction course geared towards advancing all levels of student music performance in woodwinds. Course is repeatable for additional credit up to 3 times in the degree.
  
  • MUSC 164 Private Instruction: Percussion (1 credit)



    Distribution Area Fulfilled Humanities with Performance; General Transfer Elective
    Course Description
    An individual instruction course geared towards advancing all levels of student music performance in percussion. Course is repeatable for additional credit up to 3 times in the degree.
  
  • MUSC 165 Private Instruction: Voice (1 credit)



    Distribution Area Fulfilled Humanities with Performance; General Transfer Elective
    Course Description
    An individual instruction course geared towards advancing all levels of student music performance in voice. Course is repeatable for additional credit up to 3 times in the degree.
  
  • MUSC 166 Private Instruction: Orchestral Strings (1 credit)



    Distribution Area Fulfilled Humanities with Performance; General Transfer Elective
    Course Description
    An individual instruction course geared towards advancing all levels of student music performance in orchestral strings. Course is repeatable for additional credit up to 3 times in the degree.
  
  • MUSC 167 Private Instruction: Keyboard (1 credit)



    Distribution Area Fulfilled Humanities with Performance; General Transfer Elective
    Course Description
    An individual instruction course geared towards advancing all levels of student music performance in keyboard. Course is repeatable for additional credit up to 3 times in the degree.
  
  • MUSC 168 Private Instruction: Plectrum Strings (1 credit)



    Distribution Area Fulfilled Humanities with Performance; General Transfer Elective
    Course Description
    An individual instruction course geared towards advancing all levels of student music performance in plectrum. Course is repeatable for additional credit up to 3 times in the degree.
  
  • MUSC 170 Brass Ensemble (1 credit)



    Distribution Area Fulfilled Humanities with Performance; General Transfer Elective
    Formerly MUSIC 170A

    Prerequisite Instructor permission required.

    Course Description
    Small brass ensemble for students who assmble a group. A coach will be proviced. Outside performances encouraged in connection with larger Pierce College ensembles. Course is repeatable for additional credit up to 3 times in the degree.
  
  • MUSC 171 Woodwind Ensemble (1 credit)



    Distribution Area Fulfilled Humanities with Performance; General Transfer Elective
    Formerly MUSIC 171A

    Prerequisite Instructor permission required.

    Course Description
    Small woodwind ensemble for students who assmble a group. A coach will be proviced. Outside performances encouraged in connection with larger Pierce College ensembles. Course is repeatable for additional credit up to 3 times in the degree.
  
  • MUSC 172 Percussion Ensemble (1 credit)



    Distribution Area Fulfilled Humanities with Performance; General Transfer Elective
    Formerly MUSIC 172A

    Prerequisite Instructor permission required.

    Course Description
    A small performance group open to all students with experience in reading and performing percussion ensemble literature. Outside performances required. Student self-initiative is a vital component of success in this class.
  
  • MUSC 173 String Ensemble (1 credit)



    Distribution Area Fulfilled Humanities with Performance; General Transfer Elective
    Formerly MUSIC 173A

    Prerequisite Instructor permission required.

    Course Description
    Small instrument ensemble for students who assmble a group. A coach will be proviced. Outside performances encouraged in connection with larger Pierce College ensembles. Course is repeatable for additional credit up to 3 times in the degree.
  
  • MUSC 174 Vocal Ensemble (1 credit)



    Distribution Area Fulfilled Humanities with Performance; General Transfer Elective
    Formerly MUSIC 174A

    Prerequisite Instructor permission required.

    Course Description
    Small vocal ensemble for students who assmble a group. A coach will be proviced. Outside performances encouraged in connection with larger Pierce College ensembles. Course is repeatable for additional credit up to 3 times in the degree.
  
  • MUSC 181 Beginning Class Piano (1 credit)



    Distribution Area Fulfilled Humanities with Performance; General Transfer Elective
    Formerly MUSIC 120

    Course Description
    Basic introduction to playing piano by establishing good reading habits, rhythmic competency and learning the basic fundamentals of music theory.
  
  • MUSC 182 Intermediate Class Piano (1 credit)



    Distribution Area Fulfilled Humanities with Performance; General Transfer Elective
    Formerly MUSIC 121

    Prerequisite MUSC 181  with at least a 1.5 grade or instructor permission.

    Course Description
    A continuation of MUSC 181 by establishing better reading habits and rhythmic orientation. Building a stronger technical background and learning more fundamentals of music theory.
  
  • MUSC 183 Advanced Class Piano (1 credit)



    Distribution Area Fulfilled Humanities with Performance; General Transfer Elective
    Formerly MUSIC 122

    Prerequisite MUSC 182  with at least a 1.5 grade or instructor permission.

    Course Description
    To increase music reading ability and keyboard technical skills. Prepare students for the piano proficiency test required for a music degree in a four-year institution.
  
  • MUSC 205 Music for Teachers (5 credits)



    Distribution Area Fulfilled Humanities; General Transfer Elective
    Course Description
    A general introduction to music as applied to the developmental foundation of learning in young children. Explores theories, techniques, cultural influences, and curriculum design.
  
  • MUSC 244 Concert Choir (2 credits)



    Distribution Area Fulfilled Humanities with Performance; General Transfer Elective
    Formerly MUSIC 244A

    Course Description
    Non-auditioned choir for both beginning and experienced singers. Rehearses and performs choral literature. Quarterly concerts required. Non-music major participation encouraged. Course is repeatable for additional credit up to 3 times.
  
  • MUSC 247 Chamber Choir (2 credits)



    Distribution Area Fulfilled Humanities with Performance; General Transfer Elective
    Prerequisite Audition and/or instructor permission.

    Course Description
    An smaller auditioned choir intended for more experienced singers. Rehearses and performs advanced choral literature. Quarterly concerts and occasional touring are required. Course is repeatable for additional credit up to 3 times in the degree.
  
  • MUSC 250 College Band (2 credits)



    Distribution Area Fulfilled Humanities with Performance; General Transfer Elective
    Formerly MUSIC 250A

    Course Description
    A large performance group open to all students with experience reading and performing instrumental band literature. Non-music major participation encouraged. Course is repeatable for additional credit up to 3 times in the degree.
  
  • MUSC 254 College Orchestra (2 credits)



    Distribution Area Fulfilled Humanities with Performance; General Transfer Elective
    Formerly MUSIC 254A

    Course Description
    A large performance group open to all students with experience reading and performing orchestra literature. Non-music major participation encouraged. Course is repeatable for additional credit up to 3 times in the degree.
  
  • MUSC 257 Jazz Band (2 credits)



    Distribution Area Fulfilled Humanities with Performance; General Transfer Elective
    Formerly MUSIC 257A

    Course Description
    A jazz ensemble intended to provide the experienced instrumentalist an opportunity to rehearse and perform selected jazz literature. Non-major participation encouraged. Course is repeatable for additional credit up to 3 times in the degree.
  
  • MUSC 260 Private Instruction: Arranging (1 credit)



    Distribution Area Fulfilled Humanities with Performance; General Transfer Elective
    Prerequisite MUSC& 143  with at least a 1.5 grade.

    Course Description
    An individual instruction course geared towards advancing beginning levels of arranging. Course is repeatable for additional credit up to 3 times in the degree.
  
  • MUSC 261 Private Instruction: Improvisation (1 credit)



    Distribution Area Fulfilled Humanities with Performance; General Transfer Elective
    Course Description
    An individual instruction course geared towards advancing all levels of student music performance in improvisation. Course is repeatable for additional credit up to 3 times in the degree.
  
  • MUSC 262 Private Instruction: Brass (1 credit)



    Distribution Area Fulfilled Humanities with Performance; General Transfer Elective
    Course Description
    An individual instruction course geared towards advancing all levels of student music performance in brass. Course is repeatable for additional credit up to 3 times in the degree.
  
  • MUSC 263 Private Instruction: Woodwind (1 credit)



    Distribution Area Fulfilled Humanities with Performance; General Transfer Elective
    Course Description
    An individual instruction course geared towards advancing all levels of student music performance in woodwinds.
 

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