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A survey of the business and management functions found in modern organizational environs. Course objectives are to provide a career orientation for students and a content foundation for future courses.

(This course is cross-listed with JUS 223 and POS 223) A comprehensive study of management in public and private sectors. The influence of human, social and political factors is integrated with treatment of managers structural and technical processes. Analyses focus on such theories as planning, controlling, decision making, organizational design, administrative skills, communications and information systems. It is recommended that ENG 101 be taken prior to or concurrently with this course.

The use of data to reach business financial decisions. The concepts of projecting data for decision purposes is emphasized. Short- and long-term sources of financing, ratio analysis, leverage, break-even, capital budgeting, working-capital management, investments and dividend policy all are examined. Prerequisite: ECO 201 or 202 and BUA 211, or permission of the instructor.

This course is an introduction to the principles of marketing. Strategy and planning considerations are covered. Emphasis is on buyer behavior, the employment of the marketing mix to successfully reach that buyer, and the environment of marketing. Attention is paid to the goods, service, and not-for-profit sectors. Care is taken to address both similarities and differences among the sectors. This course makes use of numerous illustrations and examples. Prerequisite: PSY 100. It is recommended that ENG 101 be taken prior to or concurrently with this course.

This course introduces students to the resources, practices, and habits of mind necessary for success in college. The focus will be on the role of educational skills/behaviors in preparing students to be successful in their civic and personal lives and gives particular attention to the topics of diversity and difference as a central characteristic of the contemporary world. Students will consider the relevance of this topic to their personal, academic, and civic lives. This course asks students to reflect upon their responsibilities as a member of the course, college, and community. Credit Hours: 3.0

ENG 101 builds upon already acquired high-school level writing skills to prepare you for the more advanced writing that you will do in your college career and beyond. It gives you extensive practice in the writing process, with emphasis on crafting texts appropriate to academic contexts. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in ENG 100 or appropriate scores on the UMA Placement Test. 3 Credits

This introductory course in social services is designed with an overview of the substance use disorders. The course will explore the substance us disorder continuum of prevention, intervention, treatment, and recovery. Areas of focus include use of drugs historically, routes of drug administration, absorption, craving, intoxication, abuse, tolerance, dependence, and withdrawal. The course is designed to include classifications of substance consistent with the DSM and looks at the holistic impact of substance us disorder on individuals, families, and communities. The course will include the treatment and support of people with co-occurring conditions, primarily the co-occurrence of addiction and psychiatric disability. 3 credits.

This course provides both an experiential and theoretical basis for the study of group dynamics and leadership styles. An overview of communication systems, individual role functions, group cohesion and group conflict are presented. Role playing, psychodrama and group facilitation techniques are considered for application in social service and rehabilitation settings. Prerequisite: HUS 101 or PSY 100 or permission from instructor

(This course is cross-listed with BUA 223 and POS 223) A comprehensive study of management in public and private sectors. The influence of human, social and political factors is integrated with treatment of managers structural and technical processes. Analyses focus on such theories as planning, controlling, decision making, organizational design, administrative skills, communications and information systems. It is recommended that ENG 101 be taken prior to or concurrently with this course.

This course includes advanced work in the topics of MAT 030. Additional topics include functional notation, systems of equations in two or more variables, matrices and determinants, and radical equations. Prerequisite: MAT 021 or MAT 030 with a minimum grade of C, not C- or higher or appropriate score on the math and reading versions of the UMA Placement Test.

Emphasis on the basic concepts and applications. Collection, analysis, and presentation of data are extensively discussed. Elementary probability is covered. Decision making with large and small samples and prediction based on correlation and regression are also included. Prerequisite: A grade of C, not C- or higher in MAT 015 or MAT 021 or MAT 030 or higher, or appropriate score on the math and reading versions of the UMA Placement Test.

The course emphasizes arithmetic computations and informal geometry. Some of the topics included are elementary number theory, operations with fractions, decimals, ratios, proportions, percents, signed numbers, data interpretation, an introduction and preparation for algebra. Credits for this course do not fulfill degree requirements. Minimum grade of C, not C-, or higher to go on to the next course. Prerequisite: Appropriate score on the math and reading placement test.

This course is an introduction to the basic principles of the immune system and its components. Topics include principles of a natural and acquired immunity, hypersensitivity, autoimmunity, immunodeficiency, transplant and tumor immunology, immunological techniques and flow cytometry. Emphasis will be placed on the correlation of abnormal findings and disease states. Fee. 3CR Prerequisites: MLT 203 or by permission

(This course is cross listed with BUA 365.) An analysis of the interaction between individual and work-group behavior leadership styles and organizational cultures. Applications of behavioral sciences are made in areas of motivation and influence, structure of work, leadership, group relations, organizational design and change. Emphasis is on application of theory in case studies and simulations. Prerequisite: BUA/JUS/ POS 223

An analysis of representative contemporary problems facing American society, emphasizing the causes which arise from cultural patterns and social change, and a discussion of possible solutions. Prerequisite: SOC 101

This course in SmallUAircraft Systems (sUAS) introduces students to the operations of UASs. Content includes operations of airframe, power plant, autopilot, ground control stations, payloads, and mission analysis. Students learn to fly both fixed wing and rotary winged aircraft. 4 CR. Prerequisite: UAS 210, UAS 220, 230 or permission of instructor.