Education

Katherine a. Reyes

Courses

2003-2004

Fall Term

BI 141 Biology I: Ecosystems and Cells
Introduction to ecosystems, basic chemistry of life, and ultrastructure and function of cells. Laboratory work required. For students intending to major in biology. Scientific Reasoning.

CH 111General Chemistry I
Stoichiometry, atomic structure and theory, chemical structure and bonding, energy relationships, equilibria systems, descriptive inorganic chemistry.

EN 111 English Composition
Basic college-level writing. Introduction to the writing process and word processing. Integrates writing with issues related to students' transition to college. Frequent conferences leading to development of the ability to analyze one's own writing.

Winter Term

BI 142 Biology II: Form and Function
Introduction to the structure and function of plants and animals. For students intending to major in biology. Laboratory work required.

CH 112 General Chemistry II
Stoichiometry, atomic structure and theory, chemical structure and bonding, energy relationships, equilibria systems, descriptive inorganic chemistry.

EN 112 Intermediate Composition
Practice in the process of composition. Emphasis on argumentation, research, essentials of good writing, cultivation of critical facility. Verbal Reasoning.

IS 101 Asking Questions, Making Choices
Development of critical inquiry and communication skills as students take responsibility for their learning and actions within the context of a Wartburg liberal arts education. Must be completed in the first year. Writing intensive.

May Term

CH 115 Selected Principles of Chemistry
Selected topics in physical principles of chemistry; introductory chemical thermodynamics and chemical kinetics. CH 111, 112, and 115 provide approximately the same preparation as CH 113 and 114.

2004-2005

Fall Term

CS 100 Survey of Computer Applications (1/2 course credit)
Hands-on experience with word processing, spreadsheet, database, graphics, simulations, World Wide Web. Overview of computing from microcomputers to supercomputers, history of computing, networks, artificial intelligence, social issues. Not applicable toward a computer science or computer information systems major. Prerequisite: MA 90 competency. Fall and Winter Terms.

IS 201 Living in a Diverse World
Expansion of critical inquiry and communication abilities as students recognize the challenges and opportunities of living in a diverse world and connect this widened world view to liberal learning. Must be completed during the second year. Prerequisite: IS 101.

PE 264 Volleyball
Fall Term 2002 and alternate years.

PH 101 Introduction to Philosophy
Current philosophizing, including its roots in the past and in what is good or bad, right or wrong, true or false, meaningful or meaningless, existent or nonexistent. Recommended for students taking only one philosophy course. Faith and Reflection.

Winter Term

AC 121, 122 Principles of Accounting I, II
Preparation and understanding of financial statements for business enterprises. Accounting procedures and relevance in management decision making.

CA 112 Oral Communication (12 course credit)
Emphasis on developing clear, confident, and rational oral communications. Analysis, construction, and delivery of effective oral communications and accompanying presentation media.

MA 107 Finite Mathematics
Application of mathematics to problems in business management, social science, natural science. Brief algebra review with applications of linear, exponential, logarithmic functions; mathematics of finance involving simple interest, simple discount, compound interest, ordinary annuities; linear systems, matrices, simplex method of solving linear programming problems. Mathematical Reasoning.

PE 100 Lifetime Wellness (1/2 course credit)
Examination and development of concepts and skills related to lifetime wellness. Cardiovascular fitness, strength/endurance, body composition, nutrition, stress management, lifestyle assessment. Labs, activities designed for specific analysis and benefit. Health and Wellness.

SP 104, 106 Elementary Spanish I, II
Beginning course. Introduction to basic vocabulary and structures. Practice in speaking, reading, writing, aural comprehension through use of authentic materials from television, radio, films, newspapers, etc., in authentic situations (role-playing, group projects, dialoging, interviews, etc.). Study of culture and customs.

May Term

MA 214 Statistical Methods
Basic terminology, concepts, techniques of describing data and inferring properties of populations (large groups) by using samples (small groups) from those populations. Includes some probability theory and use of calculators and computers to manipulate and analyze data. Mathematical Reasoning.

2005-2006

Fall Term

BA 331 Business Law I
Concepts needed for everyday business affairs. Understanding of legal systems, contracts, Uniform Commercial Code, sales, employment, bailments, insurance, real estate, wills. Prerequisite: second-year standing.

BA 345 Principles of Management
Reaching organizational goals by working through people and other organizational resources. Emphasis on planning, organization, directing, and controlling functions and contemporary tools available to reach high-quality decisions. Interconnected: Social Science. Prereq

BA 353 Marketing
Techniques and strategies used to develop new products and promotions and to determine prices and channels of distribution. Introductory topics of marketing research, consumer behavior, advertising, sales, product management, international marketing. Group project

EC 141 Introduction to Macroeconomics
Introduction to basic economic tools. Study of how overall economic activity works in a given economy. Examination of the roles of government and the Central Bank. Interconnected: Social Science

Winter Term

AC 121, 122 Principles of Accounting I, II
Preparation and understanding of financial statements for business enterprises. Accounting procedures and relevance in management decision making.

BA 325 Business Communication
Identical with EN 325. Communication skills needed for success in business. Includes business letter, memo, report writing. Oral presentation skills, job application skills, communication theory, technology. Writing intensive. Prerequisite: third- or fourth-year standing; writing preparatory competency.

BA 438 Organizational Behavior and Management
Introduction to managing human behavior in organizations. Individual behavior, interpersonal relationships, small groups, intergroup relations, leadership, change. Students apply concepts to realistic problems and dilemmas and evaluate their efforts by utilizing management concepts, theories, reasonings, guidance.

CS 102 Computer Applications and Issues in Business (1/2 course credit)
Extension of CS 100. Exploration in greater detail of computer applications, misuse, ethics in business. Study of current software applications through laboratories, demonstrations, assignments with emphasis on spreadsheet software, macroprogramming. Not applicable toward a computer science or computer information systems major.

EC 142 Introduction to Microeconomics
Introduction to basic economic concepts. Study of how consumers and producers interact to determine market prices. Analysis of theories about how firms interact and implications of this interaction.

May Term

BA 346 Human Resource Management
Personnel administration functions, including strategic planning of human resources, recruitment, selection, training, career development, performance appraisal. Emphasis on motivating employees through effective work environment and compensation system.

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