Summer 3 Term Course Descriptions

BU 117 Principles of Management - 3 Credits
Study of the fundamental principles and processes applicable to the understanding of business management to include: planning/organizing, commanding/staffing, directing/coordinating, and controlling. This course will place an emphasis on the interdependence of the roles between business, society, and the individual.

BU 211 Business Law I - 3 Credits
A study of the class of contracts covering their formation, performance and breach. A study of the law of negotiable instruments and the Uniform Commercial Code. (This course may be taken as LW 202.)

BU 212 Business Law II - 3 Credits
A study of the law of business organizations as it relates to the formation, operation and dissolution, including bankruptcy of partnerships, corporations, and limited partnerships. The Uniform Commercial Code, Uniform Partnership Act, and Model Business Corporation Act will be studied. Labor law, administrative agencies, and business ethics will be studied. (This course may be taken as LW 212.)

BU 219 Human Resource Management - 3 Credits
Decision-making and analysis of current practices and issues in the personnel function of organizations is presented.

BU 220 Corporate Finance - 3 Credits
Analyzes the acquisition and management of corporate capital by means of the sources and uses of funds and cash flows determination. An emphasis is placed on financial statement analysis, asset management, capital budgeting, cost of funds and time evaluation of money. Prerequisite: AC 101, AC 102.

BU 250 Principles of Marketing - 3 Credits
Studies the management of activities which facilitate the flow of goods and services from producer to consumer (or ultimate user) in order to satisfy target customers and accomplish the company's objectives. An emphasis is placed on consumer marketing by means of exploring marketing research and the market mix (product, pricing, distribution, and promotion).

CLS 102 Cultural Literacy - 1 Credit
This is a one-credit course designed to help advanced placement students to become familiar with the academic culture and Mercy tradition of Mount Aloysius College. It is geared for students who have earned (24) credit hours or more from another institution and for non-traditional students who have been away from the classroom for several years. Prerequisite: Twenty-four (24) credits/advanced standing.

CR 310 Treatment of Addiction in the Criminal Justice System - 3 Credits
This course will deal with substance abuse treatment of individuals who are adjudicated to the criminal justice system. Treatment and rehabilitation philosophies and models will be discussed. Treatment programs in correctional and out-patient settings will be covered as well as substance abuse issues directly related to the criminal justice system.

CS 103 Communication Technology Literacy - 3 Credits
This course, while familiarizing the student with the word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation functions of an integrated office suite, also focuses on the personal and social responsibilities of using information communication technologies. Prerequisite: CS 102 or equivalent experience.

CS 103A Communication Technologies Responsiblities Component - 1 Credit
This course focuses on the personal and social responsibilities of using information communication technologies (ICTs). Because this is a component of CS 103, students who have taken CS 103, or plan on taking CS 103, should not take this course. Prerequisite: CS 102 or proficiency with MS Office.

EC 201 Introduction to Economics - 3 Credits
This course presents basic concepts of economics, history of economic theorizing, national income analysis, money and banking, monetary policy, supply and demand, competition and monopoly, and compares economic systems.

HS 201 American History I - 3 Credits
Study and discussion center on the major events in the formation and development of the American Republic from the pre-colonial era to the end of Reconstruction.

PS 203 American National Government - 3 Credits
The basic principles underlying the formation and function of the American government in its legislative, judicial, and executive branches. (This course may be taken as HS 203.)

PS 240 International Relations - 3 Credits
Discusses current theories of international relations, basic elements of contemporary international politics, the role of nationalism, the super power, the ascendancy of the minor powers, decolonization, balance of power, disarmament, and techniques of traditional and multilateral diplomacy.

PY 101 General Psychology - 3 Credits
This course will introduce the student to psychology as a scientific discipline. Areas of discussion include: the physiology of behavior, sensation and perception, states of consciousness, learning, memory, cognitive processes, motivation and emotion, the human personality, psychological assessment, stress and adjustment, psychotherapy, and social psychology.

PY 102 Human Growth and Development - 3 Credits
This course is designed to explore the well-established knowledge about the development process in humans throughout the stages of life. Emphasis is placed on the major theories concerning growth in various aspects of life: cognitive, social, personality, physical and moral development. Prerequisite: PY 101.

RS 206 World Religions - 3 Credits
This course will consider important religious experiences of humankind in different cultures of the world. The course will offer a thematic treatment of the fundamental tenets, beliefs, insights, and ideals of animism, Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. Some treatment will be given to topics, issues, and trends in religion today.

RAD 220 Radiologic Sciences & Procedures - 3 Credits
This course formally and systematically reviews five content divisions presented on the registering exam; patient care and management, radiation protection and biology, image production and evaluation, radiographic procedures and anatomy, and equipment operation and maintenance. Emphasis is placed on improving test taking and study skills. Prerequisites: RAD 211, RAD 212, and RAD 209. (Summer III)

PT 251 Clinical Education III - 2 Credits