ACC 129. INDIVIDUAL INCOME TAXES (3 credits)
This course introduces the relevant laws governing individual income taxation. Emphasis is placed on filing status, exemptions for dependents, gross income, adjustments, deductions, and computation of tax. Upon completion students should be able to complete various tax forms pertaining to the topics covered in the course.
ACC 140. PAYROLL ACCOUNTING (2 credits)
PREREQUISITE: BUS 241.
This course covers federal and state laws pertaining to wages, payroll taxes, payroll tax forms, and journal and general ledger transactions. Emphasis is placed on computing wages, preparing appropriate payroll tax forms, and journalizing/posting transactions. Upon completion students should be able to analyze data, make appropriate computations, complete forms, and prepare accounting entries.
ACC 149. INTRODUCTION TO ACCOUNTING SPREADSHEETS (3 credits)
PREREQUISITE: BUS 241.
This course provides a working knowledge of computer spreadsheets and their use in accounting. Topics include pre-programmed problems, model-building problems, beginning-level macros, graphics, and what-if analysis enhancements of template problems. Upon completion students should be able to use a computer spreadsheet to complete many of the tasks required in accounting.
ACC 150. COMPUTERIZED GENERAL LEDGER (2 credits)
PREREQUISITE: BUS 241.
This course introduces microcomputer applications related to the major accounting systems. Topics include general ledger, accounts receivable, accounts payable, inventory, payroll, and correcting, adjusting, and closing entries. Upon completion students should be able to use a computer accounting package to solve accounting problems.
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BUS 146. PERSONAL FINANCE (3 credits)
This course is a survey of topics of interest to the consumer. Topics include budgeting, financial institutions, basic income tax, credit, consumer protection, insurance, house purchase, retirement planning, estate planning, investing, and consumer purchases.
BUS 150. BUSINESS MATH (3 credits)
This course is a study of practical business mathematics. Topics include fundamental processes of arithmetic with emphasis on decimals and percentages, markup, discounts, bank reconciliation, simple and compound interest, discounting notes, depreciation methods, and present value.
BUS 175. RETAILING (3 credits)
This course is a study of the principles and practices of retailing. Topics include planning, policies and procedures of distribution, store design, layout and location, the economic and social role of retailing, competitive strategies, and retail management.
BUS 176. PROMOTIONAL STRATEGIES (3 credits)
This course provides an overview of the tools and techniques used by businesses in their promotional strategies. Topics include variables affecting promotional decisions, information needed to access these variables, the strengths and limitations of methods and strategies, and the fundamentals of managerial decision making.
BUS 177. SALESMANSHIP (3 credits)
This course provides an introduction to the principles and practices of ethical salesmanship. Topics include industrial and retail selling methods of market analysis, professional salesmanship and sales methods, consumer types, attitudes, and behavior.
BUS 186. ELEMENTS OF SUPERVISION (3 credits)
This course is an introduction to the fundamentals of supervision. Topics include the functions of management, responsibilities of the supervisor, management-employee relations, organizational structure, project management, and employee training and rating.
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BUS 188. PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT (1 credit)
This course provides strategies for personal and professional development. Topics include business etiquette, personal appearance, interviewing techniques, and development of a self-concept necessary for business success.
BUS 189. HUMAN RELATIONSHIPS (1 credit)
This course enables employees to better understand actions and motivations within the organizational structure. Topics include general principles of human behavior operating in the workplace.
BUS 190-192. MANAGEMENT WORKSHOP (1-3 credits)
This course is a part of a series of workshops wherein current topics of interest are presented. They are offered upon demand and can be tailored for the needs of individuals, business, and industry.
BUS 215. BUSINESS COMMUNICATIONS (3 credits)
This course covers written, oral, and nonverbal communications. Topics include the application of communication principles to the production of clear, correct, and logically organized faxes, e-mail, memos, letters, resumes, reports, and other business communications.
BUS 241. PRINCIPLES OF ACCOUNTING I (3 credits)
This course is designed to provide a basic theory of accounting principles and practices used by service and merchandising enterprises. Emphasis is placed on financial accounting, including the accounting cycle, and financial statement preparation analysis.
BUS 242. PRINCIPLES OF ACCOUNTING II (3 credits)
PREREQUISITE: BUS 241.
This course is a continuation of BUS 241. In addition to a study of financial accounting, this course also places emphasis upon managerial accounting, with coverage of corporations, statement analysis introductory cost accounting, and use of information for planning, control, and decision making.
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BUS 248. MANAGERIAL ACCOUNTING (3 credits)
PREREQUISITE: BUS 242.
This course is designed to familiarize the student with management concepts and techniques of industrial accounting procedures. Emphasis is placed on cost behavior, contribution approach to decision-making, budgeting, overhead analysis, cost-volume-profit analysis, and cost accounting systems.
BUS 261. BUSINESS LAW I (3 credits)
This course provides an overview of legal principles affecting businesses. Topics include contracts, agency and employment, negotiable instruments, bailments, and sale of goods.
BUS 263. THE LEGAL AND SOCIAL ENVIRONMENT OF BUSINESS (3 credits)
This course provides an overview of the legal and social environment for business operations with emphasis on contemporary issues and their subsequent impact on business. Topics include the Constitution, the Bill of Rights, the legislative process, civil and criminal law, administrative agencies, trade regulations, consumer protection, contracts, employment and personal property.
BUS 271. BUSINESS STATISTICS I (3 credits)
This is an introductory study of basic statistical concepts applied to economic and business problems. Topics include the collection, classification, and presentation of data, statistical description and analysis of data, measures of central tendency and dispersion, elementary probability, sampling, estimation, and introduction to hypothesis testing. course
BUS 272. BUSINESS STATISTICS II (3 credits)
This course is a continuation of BUS 271. Topics include sampling theory, statistical interference, regression and correlation, chi square, analysis of variance, time series index numbers, and decision theory.
BUS 275. PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT (3 credits)
This course provides a basic study of the principles of management. Topics include planning, organizing, staffing, directing, and controlling with emphasis on practical business application.
BUS 276. HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (3 credits)
This course provides an overview of the responsibilities of the supervisor of human resources. Topics include the selection, placement, testing, orientation, training, rating, promotion, and transfer of employees.
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BUS 279. SMALL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT (3 credits)
This course provides an overview of the creation and operation of a small business. Topics include buying a franchise, starting a business, identifying capital resources, understanding markets, managing customer credit, managing accounting systems, budgeting systems, inventory systems, purchasing insurance, and the importance of appropriate legal counsel.
BUS 280. INDUSTRIAL MANAGEMENT (3 credits)
This course provides an overview of management in an industrial setting. Topics include operations analysis, research and development, physical facilities, production planning, productivity improvement, product flow, quality control, jobs and wages, and employee motivation.
BUS 285. PRINCIPLES OF MARKETING (3 credits)
This course provides a general overview of the field of marketing. Topics include marketing strategies, channels of distribution, marketing research, and consumer behavior.
BUS 296-297. BUSINESS INTERNSHIP I AND II (3 credits)
PREREQUISITES: Minimum six semester hours completed. Minimum GPA 2.0 (C).
This two-course sequence allows the student to work part-time on a job closely related to his or her academic major while attending classes on a full-time basis. Emphasis is placed on a student's work experience as it integrates academic knowledge with practical applications in the business environment. The grade is based on a term paper, job-site visits by the instructor, the employer's evaluation of the student, and the development and assessment by the student of a learning contract.
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ECO 231. PRINCIPLES OF MACROECONOMICS I (3 credits)
This course is an introduction to macroeconomic theory, analysis, and policy applications. Topics include the following: scarcity, demand and supply, national income analysis, major economic theories concerning monetary and fiscal policies as stabilization measures, the banking system, and other economic issues or problems including international trade.
ECO 232. PRINCIPLES OF MICROECONOMICS II (3 credits)
This course is an introduction to microeconomic theory, analysis, and applications. Topics include scarcity, the theories of consumer behavior, production and cost, markets, output and resource pricing, and international aspects of microeconomics.
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HIT 110. MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY (3 credits)
This course is an introduction to the language of medicine. Course emphasis is on terminology related to disease and treatment in correlation with anatomy and physiology of all anatomical body systems. Student competencies include word construction, definition, spelling, pronunciation, and use of correct abbreviations for numerous medical terms.
HIT 134. HIT LEGAL AND ETHICAL ISSUES (3 credits)
This course is a review of the legal and ethical aspects applicable to health information. This course focuses on the health record as a legal document, legal principles, patient rights/advocacy issues, definition and application of professional ethics, and release of information and confidentiality of health information. Student outcomes include demonstration of the use of legal vocabulary and application of release of information guidelines.
HIT 151. HEALTH DATA CONTENT AND STRUCTURE (3 credits)
This course is an introduction to the health information technology (HIT) profession and its basic skill requirements. This course includes an introduction to the content, use and structure of health care data and data sets, and how these components relate to primary and secondary record systems. Student outcomes include mastery of basic concepts and functions in HIT including storage and retrieval systems, documentation requirements, abstracting, quantitative and qualitative analysis, registries and indexes, and forms and screen design.
HIT 155. HEALTH CARE STATISTICS (3 credits)
This course covers the fundamental concepts of descriptive statistics in health care settings. Emphasis is on the effective use, collection, arrangement, presentation, and verification of health care data. Student competency includes proficiency in the computation and interpretation of commonly computed health care statistics, report generation, data display, and data analysis.
HIT 221. HIT COMPUTER APPLICATIONS (3 credits)
PREREQUISITES: OAD 101 or 102 and OAD 125.
This course is a survey of computer usage in health care facilities with emphasis on data security and integrity in health information systems (administrative, patient registration, etc.) Course instruction focuses on concepts of computer technology related to health care and the tools and techniques for collecting, storing, and retrieving health care data. Upon completion students should be able to demonstrate knowledge of and competence in the use of various health information specific software applications.
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HIT 222. HIT COMPUTER APPLICATIONS LABORATORY (1 credit)
PREREQUISITES: OAD 101 or 102 and OAD 125.
This course is designed to provide the opportunity to apply HIT computer applications skills in the on-campus laboratory. Emphasis includes concentration in the use of computer technology in collecting, storing, retrieving, reporting, and displaying health care data. Upon completion students should be able to demonstrate specific computer skills in these areas.
HIT 230. MEDICAL CODING SYSTEMS I (3 credits)
PREREQUISITE: HIT 110.
This course is intended to develop an understanding of coding and classification systems in order to assign valid diagnostic and procedure codes. Instruction includes description of classification and nomenclature systems; coding diagnoses and procedures; sequencing codes; analyzing actual medical records to identify data elements to be coded; and validating coded clinical information. Student competency includes demonstration of coding principles and applications (manual and/or computer assisted).
HIT 231. MEDICAL CODING SKILLS LABORATORY (1 credits)
PREREQUISITE: HIT 110.
This course provides laboratory practice in medical coding and allows students to become proficient at skills learned in classification and coding systems theory classes. Student competency is demonstrated by accuracy in medical coding.
HIT 232. MEDICAL CODING SYSTEMS II (3 credits)
PREREQUISITES: HIT 110 and 230.
This course is a continuation of Medical Coding Systems I which is intended to develop an understanding of coding and classification systems in order to assign valid diagnostic and procedure codes. Instruction includes coding diagnoses and procedures; sequencing codes; analyzing actual medical records to identify data elements to be coded; validating coded clinical information, DRG assignment and case mix/severity of illness data. Student competency includes demonstration of coding principles and applications (manual and/or computer assisted).
HIT 255. PRINCIPLES OF SUPERVISION IN HIT (3 credits)
This course is an introduction to principles of organization and supervision in a health information department. This course focuses on specific human resource management functions including communication, motivation, team building, budgeting, staff scheduling, productivity reporting, policy and procedure development, ergonomics, equipment selection, and marketing health information department services. Student competency includes demonstration of knowledge of human resource functions and application of supervisory skills.
HIT 260. PRECEPTORSHIP FOR HIT (3 credits)
PREREQUISITE: HIT 110, 134, 151, 153, 155, 160, 220, 221, and 230.
This course allows the student to correlate the experience of previous courses with on-site and on-campus laboratory learning experience. Emphasis is placed on application of all previous course work and orientation to all aspects of practice in a health information management department of a health care facility. Student competency is demonstrated by application of skills covered in theory and laboratory classes.
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OAD 101. BEGINNING KEYBOARDING (3 credits)
This course is designed to enable the student to use the touch method of keyboarding through classroom instruction and outside lab. Emphasis is on speed and accuracy in keying alphabetic, symbol, and numeric information using the typewriter or microcomputer keyboard. Upon completion the student should be able to demonstrate proper technique and an acceptable rate of speed and accuracy, as defined by the course syllabus, in the production of basic business documents such as memos, letters, reports, and tables.
OAD 103. INTERMEDIATE KEYBOARDING (3 credits)
PREREQUISITE: OAD 101.
This course is designed to assist the student in increasing speed and accuracy using the touch method of keyboarding through classroom instruction and outside lab. Emphasis is on the production of business documents such as memoranda, letters, reports, tables, and outlines. Upon completion the student should be able to demonstrate proficiency and an acceptable rate of speed and accuracy, as defined by the course syllabus, in the production of business documents.
OAD 104. ADVANCED KEYBOARDING (3 credits)
PREREQUISITE: OAD 103 and 125.
This course is designed to assist the student in continuing to develop speed and accuracy using the touch method of keyboarding through classroom instruction and outside lab. Emphasis is on the production of business documents using decision-making skills. Upon completion the student should be able to demonstrate proficiency and an acceptable rate of speed and accuracy, as defined by the course syllabus, in the production of high-quality business documents.
OAD 125. WORD PROCESSING(3 credits)
PREREQUISITE: OAD 101.
This course is designed to provide the student with basic word processing skills through classroom instruction and outside lab. Emphasis is on the utilization of software features to create, edit, and print common office documents. Upon completion the student should be able to demonstrate the ability to use industry-standard software to generate appropriately formatted, accurate, and attractive business documents such as memos, letters, and reports.
OAD 130. ELECTRONIC CALCULATIONS (3 credits)
This course is designed to teach the touch system and problem solving. Emphasis is on basic mathematical functions. Upon completion the student should be able to demonstrate an acceptable rate of speed and accuracy, as defined by the course syllabus, to solve problems based on typical business applications.
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OAD 131. BUSINESS ENGLISH (3 credits)
RECOMMENDED: Take this course prior to BUS 215 and ENG 101.
This course is designed to develop the student's ability to use proper English. Emphasis is on grammar, spelling, vocabulary, punctuation, word usage, word division, and proofreading. Upon completion the student should be able to write and speak effectively.
OAD 134. CAREER AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT (3 credits)
This course is designed to assist students in preparing for employment. Emphasis is on developing resumes, improving interview techniques, participating in mock interviews, setting goals, conducting job searches, and improving personal and professional image. Upon completion students will be able to demonstrate confidence in seeking employment.
OAD 135. FINANCIAL RECORD KEEPING (3 credits)
This course is designed to provide the student with an understanding of the accounting concepts, principles, and terminology. Emphasis is on the accounting cycle and equation as they relate to different types of business ownership. Upon completion the student should be able to demonstrate accounting procedures used in a proprietorship, partnership, and corporation.
OAD 138. RECORDS/INFORMATION MANAGEMENT(3 credits)
This course is designed to give the student knowledge about managing office records and information. Emphasis is on basic filing procedures, methods, systems, supplies, equipment, and modern technology used in the creation, protection, and disposition of records stored in a variety of forms. Upon completion the student should be able to perform basic filing procedures.
OAD 212. MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION (3 credits)
PREREQUISITE: OAD 103 and 125.
This course is designed to orient students to standard medical reports, correspondence, and related documents transcribed in a medical environment through classroom instruction and outside lab. Emphasis is on transcribing medical records and operating a transcribing machine efficiently. Upon completion the student should be able to accurately transcribe medical documents from dictated recordings.
OAD 217. OFFICE MANAGEMENT (3 credits)
This course is designed to develop skills necessary for supervision of office functions. Emphasis is on issues relating to the combination of people and technology in achieving the goals of business in a culturally diverse workplace, including the importance of office organization, teamwork, workplace ethics, office politics, and conflict-resolution skills. Upon completion the student should be able to demonstrate use of the tools necessary for effective supervision of people and technology in the modern office.
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OAD 218. OFFICE PROCEDURES (3 credits)
PREREQUISITES: OAD 101 and 125 or CIS 146.
This course is designed to develop an awareness of the responsibilities and opportunities of the office professional through classroom instruction and outside lab. Emphasis is on current operating functions, practices and procedures, work habits, attitudes, oral and written communications, and professionalism. Upon completion the student should be able to demonstrate the ability to effectively function in an office support role.
OAD 242. OFFICE INTERNSHIP (3 credits)
PREREQUISITE: As required by program.
This course is designed to provide students with an opportunity to work in an office environment. Emphasis is on the efficient and accurate performance of job tasks. Upon completion students should be able to demonstrate successful performance of skills required in an office support position.
OAD 243. SPREADSHEET APPLICATIONS (3 credits)
This course is designed to provide students with a firm foundation in the use of computerized equipment and appropriate software in performing spreadsheet tasks through classroom instruction and lab exercises. Emphasis is on spreadsheet terminology and design, common formulas, and proper file and disk management procedures. Upon completion students should be able to use spreadsheet features to design, format, and graph effective spreadsheets.
OAD 244. DATABASE CONCEPTS (1-3 credits)
This course is designed to provide students with an understanding of the concepts of database management through classroom instruction and lab exercises. Emphasis is on the use of database software for business applications. Upon completion students should be able to create and manipulate data files and format output as documents and reports.
OAD 247. SPECIAL PROJECTS (1-3 credits)
PREREQUISITE: OAD 125.
This course is designed to provide the student with an opportunity for the expansion of knowledge in an area of special interest under the direct supervision of instructor. Emphasis is on the student's use of modern technology to study, research and/or accumulate additional knowledge or improve skills in a specialized office support area. Upon completion the student should be able to demonstrate enhanced knowledge and/or skill gained through an individualized project.
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PRL 101. INTRODUCTION TO PARALEGAL STUDY (3 credits)
This course introduces the paralegal profession and the legal system. Topics include regulations and concepts, ethics, case analysis, legal reasoning, career opportunities, certification, professional organizations, and other related topics. Upon completion students should be able to explain the role of the paralegal and identify the skills, knowledge, and ethics required of legal assistants.
PRL 102. BASIC LEGAL RESEARCH AND WRITING (3 credits)
This course introduces the techniques in legal research and writing. Emphasis is placed on locating, analyzing, applying, and updating sources of law; effective legal writing including proper citation; and the use of electronic research methods. Upon completion students should be able to perform legal research and writing assignments using techniques covered in the course.
PRL 150. COMMERCIAL LAW (3 credits)
This course covers legally enforceable agreements, forms of organization, and selected portions of the Uniform Commercial Code. Topics include drafting and enforcement of contracts, leases, and related documents and selection and implementation of business organization forms, sales, and commercial papers. Upon completion students should be able to apply the elements of a contract, prepare various business documents, and understand the role of commercial paper.
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PRL 160. CRIMINAL LAW AND PROCEDURE (3 credits)
This course introduces substantive criminal law and procedural rights of the accused. Topics include elements of state/federal crimes, defenses, constitutional issues, pre-trial process, and other related topics. Upon completion students should be able to explain elements of specific crimes and assist an attorney in preparing a criminal case.
PRL 230. DOMESTIC LAW (3 credits)
This course covers laws governing domestic relations. Topics include marriage, separation, divorce, child custody, support, property division, adoption, domestic violence, and other related topics. Upon completion students should be able to interview clients, gather information, and draft documents related to family law.
PRL 240. WILLS, ESTATES, AND TRUSTS (3 credits)
This course covers various types of wills, trusts, probate estate administration, and intestacy. Topics include types of wills and execution requirements, caveats and dissents, intestate succession, inventories and accountings, distribution and settlement, and other related topics. Upon completion students should be able to draft simple wills, prepare estate forms, understand administration of estates including taxation, and explain terms regarding trusts.
PRL 262. CIVIL LAW AND PROCEDURES (3 credits)
This course is designed to give students a basic understanding of the federal rules of civil procedure and Alabama rules of court. Students will demonstrate the ability to prepare a trial notebook for litigation purposes.
PRL 282. INTERNSHIP IN PARALEGALISM (3 credits)
PREREQUISITES: Instructor's permission, PRL 101 and PRL 102.
This course provides students opportunities to work in paid or unpaid positions in which they apply paralegal skills and knowledge. This course requires a minimum of 100 hours of practical experience in the legal field, including work in law offices, municipal courts, banks, insurance companies, and government agencies, and with district and circuit court judges. Upon completion students will be able to apply in real-work settings competencies obtained in the PRL curriculum.
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