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• BIO 280: Microbiology

  4.00 Credits

  Reading Area Community College

  
  This course is a survey of the world of microorganisms. Topics to be studied include microbial morphology, metabolism and genetics; culture characteristics and identification, basic immunologic concepts; theory of disease process; and applied microbiology as to food and water. This course emphasizes the importance of microorganisms in the health care environment and everyday life and is designed for students in allied health, laboratory technology fields. Prerequisite:    Take BIO-140 or BIO-150; Minimum grade C. (Required, Previous). | Take CHE-120 or CHE-HS; Minimum grade C. (Required, Previous). | Take 1 group (Take COM-098; Minimum grade D /Take EAP-050 EAP-060; Minimum grade D /Take COM-121; Minimum grade D). (Require
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• BUS 100: Introduction to Business

  3.00 Credits

  Reading Area Community College

  
  A survey of the structure of business - its principles, activities, and typical problems. It is designed to provide students with an overview of business careers and a working knowledge of business terminology. The course covers facets of business such as ownership, management, production, marketing, human resources, accounting, information systems, economics, legal issues, ethics, and social responsibility. Prerequisite:    Take 1 group (Take COM-098 or COM-121; Minimum grade D /Take EAP-050 EAP-060; Minimum grade D). (Required, Previous).
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• BUS 105: Business English

  3.00 Credits

  Reading Area Community College

  
  This course is designed for students to review and strengthen technical English skills such as grammar, sentence structure, word usage, and punctuation. Prerequisite:    Take 1 group (Take COM-097 COM-098 or COM-121; Minimum grade D /Take EAP-020 EAP-040; Minimum grade D). (Required, Previous).
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• BUS 106: Business Communications

  3.00 Credits

  Reading Area Community College

  
  The communication process is explored through the development of effective oral and written communication skills.Emphasis is placed on business correspondence, communication within the workplace, employment communications package,and oral presentation. Prerequisite:    Take 1 group (Take COM-098; Minimum grade D /Take EAP-050 EAP-060; Minimum grade D /Take COM-121; Minimum grade D). (Required, Previous).
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• BUS 110: Mathematics for Business and Finance

  3.00 Credits

  Reading Area Community College

  
  This course is an introduction to mathematical reasoning analysis required to perform in business and financial operations. Students will apply mathematical computations in the following areas: percentage rates, discounts, markups, markdowns, profit or loss, valuation of inventory, payroll, taxes, simple and compound interest, time value of money, annuities, amortization, sinking funds, yield rates of stocks, bonds, mutual funds, insurance. Prerequisite:    Take MAT-030 MAT-035 MAT-110 MAT-150 MAT-160 MAT-165 MAT-180 MAT-220 MAT-221 MAT-035 or MAT-210; Minimum grade D. (Required, Previous).
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• BUS 115: Economics Survey

  3.00 Credits

  Reading Area Community College

  
  This course is an introduction to the basic concepts and principles of economics including the essential concepts, principles, and problems of both macroeconomics and microeconomics.
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• BUS 200: Macroeconomics

  3.00 Credits

  Reading Area Community College

  
  This course is an introduction to the basic principles of economics with emphasis upon macroeconomic theory. Among topics considered are the scope and nature of economics, national income and employment theory, business fluctuations, money and banking, fiscal and monetary policies, and economic growth. Prerequisite:    Take COM-121; Minimum grade D. (Required, Previous). | Take MAT-020 MAT-030 MAT-035 MAT-110 MAT-160 MAT-180 MAT-150 MAT-165 MAT-210 MAT-220 MAT-221 or MAT-222; Minimum grade D. (Required, Previous).
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• BUS 201: Microeconomics

  3.00 Credits

  Reading Area Community College

  
  This course is the study of basic economic principles with particular emphasis upon microeconomic theory and problems. Among the topics considered are the economics of the firm, the price system and resources allocation, the distribution of income, and domestic economic problems. Prerequisite:    Take COM-121; Minimum grade D. (Required, Previous). | Take MAT-020 MAT-030 MAT-110 MAT-160 MAT-180 MAT-150 MAT-165 MAT-210 MAT-220 MAT-221 MAT-035 or MAT-222; Minimum grade D. (Required, Previous).
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• BUS 220: Principles of Marketing

  3.00 Credits

  Reading Area Community College

  
  This course is a study of the distributive phase of economics including the marketing concept, the marketing mix, marketing research, and consumer behavior. Prerequisite:    Take COM-121; Minimum grade D. (Required, Previous). | Take BUS-100; Minimum grade D. (Required, Previous).
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• BUS 230: Business Law

  3.00 Credits

  Reading Area Community College

  
  This course covers the significance of business procedures and methods to avoid lawsuits and major legal problems. The legal system, contract law, sales contracts, commercial paper, agency relationships, insurance, property, partnerships, and corporations are the areas of study. The course is designed to be taken near the end of business studies. Prerequisite:    Take COM-121; Minimum grade D. (Required, Previous).
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