Utah Valley State College 2008-2009 Course Catalog - (Page 358) Course Descriptions discussed in METO 1010. Students desiring credit for a science major should take METO 1010 and METO 1020. a maximum of two times for credit. mEto 3100 climate and the Earth Systems 3:3:0 • mGmt 1200 business English 3:3:0 • on a credit/no credit basis. Can be repeated as many times as desired for interest. Prerequisite(s): (CHEM 1110 or 1210), MATH 1050 and GEO 1010 For students interested in understanding the Earth’s dynamic environment. Studies the four major Earth systems that constitute the environment: the lithosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere, and biosphere. Investigates the interdependency of these systems. Explores global warming, ozone depletion, the green house effect, Earth’s energy balance and other environmental concerns and discusses important environmental cycles. Sp Prerequisite(s): ENGH 0990 or equivalent knowledge For all those desiring to improve business English skills. Studies current usage of English grammar, including parts of speech, syntax, and punctuation. Emphasizes business usage. On Sufficient Demand mGmt 182r phi beta Lambda Leadership 1:1:0 For Phi Beta Lambda officers. Includes development, organization, and direction of the PBL program of work for UVU Rho Lambda Chapter. Graded on a credit/no credit basis. May be repeated once for a maximum two credits. f, Sp mGmt 1250 principles of Leadership 3:3:0 mGmt—Business mAnAgement mGmt 1010 Introduction to business 3:3:0 SS Su, f, Sp; dE Required course for integrated studies degree students with an emphasis in leadership. Overviews principles of leadership. Provides students with information on successful leadership styles. Includes lectures, videos, cases, group activities, and class discussion. f, Sp mGmt 2100 personality Instruments and business 3:3:0 On Sufficient Demand mGmt 126r Leadership Academy--no Greater heroes I 2:1:3 On Sufficient Demand Assists in mastery of the key communication skills, beliefs, and physiology of truly successful people. Utilizes a behavioral model with specific strategies to produce extraordinary results on a consistent basis. Helps students take intelligent action toward producing outstanding results in life. Assists in learning to condition mind and body to consistently react with power and focus in situations. Provides life experiences to demonstrate resolve. Provides opportunities to make a difference in another person’s life. May be repeated one time for credit for a maximum of 4 credits. (BS Business Management majors may count 2 credits toward degree elective credits.) Examines the individual personality and identity as it relates to the workplace environment. Provides overview of Color Code, Creating a Climate for Growth, Myers-Briggs, True Colors, and other personality programs. Evaluates personality-induced stressors in the workplace. Provides tools for effective stress reduction through living a principled lifestyle. Identifies processes for internal congruency and ethical behavior. Emphasizes character building modules culminating in a service project. Overviews the business world, its structure, procedures, and vocabulary. Provides information to assist in making occupational choices. Methods include lectures, class discussions, group activities, videos, and guest speakers. Completers should have a general knowledge of business and career opportunities. mGmt 2110 (Cross-listed with: COMM 2110) Interpersonal communication 3:3:0 SS f, Sp; dE mGmt 1060 personal finance 3:3:0 Examines the role of communication interpersonal relationships. Includes the history of interpersonal communication research and theory and applications such as negotiation, conflict management, listening, and assertiveness. Designed as elective credit toward a business degree and for individuals interested in acquiring personal financial planning skills. Covers personal financial management with emphasis on decision making, budgeting, financial institutions, personal and family risk management, credit management, and estate planning. Methods include lectures, guest speakers, films, tapes, computer simulations and research. Completers should be able to prepare complete personal budgets and other family financial planning instruments. f, Sp mGmt 2200** business communications 3:3:0 • Gc Su, f, Sp; dE mGmt 127r Leadership Academy--no Greater heroes II 2:1:3 On Sufficient Demand mGmt 117r delta Epsilon chi 1:1:1 Delta Epsilon Chi is a national student organization designed for all marketing/hospitality majors. Helps students develop professionally through opportunities to use and apply leadership, human relations, management, social, communicative, and organizational skills. Includes involvement with the business community. Provides opportunities for leadership positions, committee assignments, participation in school and community activities, and competition in state and national events. Requires payment of local, state, and national dues. May be taken a maximum of two times for credit. Offered on a credit/no credit basis. f, Sp • Prerequisite(s): MGMT 126R Emphasizes the rewards received by those who give extraordinary ways. Produce and use evaluation tools to assess one’s journey toward predetermined outcomes. Learn to use data to increase productivity, monitor performance, and adjust needed changes required to achieve objectives and goals. Emphasizes the need for documentation so success can be duplicated consistently over and over. Includes field work presenting motivational activities in both junior and elementary schools. May be repeated one time for credit for a maximum of 4 credits. (BS Business Management majors may count 2 credits toward degree elective credits.) Prerequisite(s): Recommended: ENGL 1010 with a grade of “C-” or higher Teaches written correspondence and business reports using direct and indirect approaches. Emphasizes basic language utilization. Includes application of communication principles to business writing situations. Requires completion of a formal research document. mGmt 220A business communications 1:1:0 On Sufficient Demand Prerequisite(s): ENGL 1010 with a grade of “C-” or higher Teaches business reports using direct and indirect approaches. Emphasizes basic language utilization. Includes application of communication principles to business writing situations. Requires completion of a formal research document. • mGmt 181r phi beta Lambda 1:1:0 mGmt 118r delta Epsilon chi Leadership 1:1:1 For Delta Epsilon Chi officers. Includes leadership development, organization, and direction of the DEX program of work for UVU Chapter. Course will be offered on a credit or no credit basis. May be taken f, Sp Phi Beta Lambda is a national student organization designed for all business majors. Helps students develop professionally through opportunities to use and apply leadership, human relations, management, social, communicative, and organizational skills. Includes involvement with the business community. Provides opportunities for leadership positions, committee assignments, participation in school and community activities, and competition in state and national competitive events. Requires payment of local, state, and national dues. Course will be graded f, Sp mGmt 220b business communications 2:2:0 On Sufficient Demand Prerequisite(s): ENGL 1010 with a grade of “C-” or higher Teaches written correspondence using direct and indirect approaches. Emphasizes basic language utilization. Includes application of communication princi-ples to business writing situations. Does not satisfy English requirement for Woodbury School of Business Majors. • 358 Catalog 2008–2009 Utah Valley University
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