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BUILDING INSPECTION
Introduction to Building Codes BI 101 3.00
Prerequisite: None
A basic course designed to introduce current building codes, with emphasis placed on the development and proper use of the code.
Students will learn the format of the building code and develop an understanding of the provisions contained therein. This course may not
transfer to a baccalaureate degree of art or science within the universities in the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE).
BUSINESS
Fundamentals for Business BUS 98 3.00
Prerequisite: None
This course prepares students with the fundamental skills that are required to achieve success within business studies and the related
disciplines. Students will focus upon skills in reading business materials, doing basis business calculations and on writing and presenting
business analysis.
Introduction to Business BUS 101 3.00
Prerequisite: C or better in MATH 120/126 or BUS 117; ENG 101/113 or BUS 98/108; or qualifying Accuplacer, SAT or ACT
scores for these courses.
Survey course designed to give students a broad introduction to the principles, practices and functions of businesses as they are practiced
in both the national and global economies. Relevance will be provided through research and Internet projects and assignments. Topics to be
covered include management, marketing, finance, investments, and various other areas such as international business, small business, and
ethics. Attendance beyond the first class is subject to instructor approval.
Business English BUS 106 3.00
Prerequisite: Qualifying Accuplacer test results.
If scores are below the minimum required, it is recommended that the student take ENG 081C, Basic Skills in Reading (formerly ENG
081) as a pre/co requisite to BUS 106. This course in practical business English includes principles of grammar, punctuation, and word
usage, paragraph development and formatting of basic business correspondence. The English language is constantly changing and this
course will reflect leading-edge practices in use in the business community.
Business Speech Communications BUS 107 3.00
Prerequisite: None
This course provides business students and career professionals with intensive coaching in listening skills, oral grammar and effective
speech construction. Students will practice delivering a variety of individual and small group presentations necessary to successful
on-the-job communications.
Business Letters and Reports BUS 108 3.00
Prerequisite: BUS 106 or ENG 101 or equivalent or qualifying Accuplacer, ACT/SAT test results.
Improve letter and report writing skills, proper word choice, letter tone, structuring through units. Emphasis on inductive and deductive
business letters, memorandums, and reports. This course is transferable as a general elective to UNR.
Customer Service BUS 112 3.00
Prerequisite: BUS 106 or BUS 108; or Accuplacer/WritePlacer minimum score of 6; or with instructor approval.
This course teaches fundamental service principles and practices to raise service levels and improve the customer experience at every point
of contact. Issues of serving a diverse population will be addressed. Participants learn how to delight their customers, support their
colleagues, and build a superior service culture. This course may not transfer to a baccalaureate degree of art or science within the
universities in the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE).
Applied Business Math BUS 117 3.00
Prerequisite: MATH 095 or equivalent or qualifying Accuplacer, ACT/SAT test results.
This course is designed to help current and potential business decision makers solve problems that routinely cause businesses to fail. A
practical application of business mathematics, including but not limited to: bank reconciliation's, present value, markup and markdowns,
simple and compound interest, trade and cash discounts, sales and property taxes, payroll, understanding overhead and analyzing financial
reports. This course may not transfer to a baccalaureate degree of art or science within the universities in the Nevada System of Higher
Education (NSHE).
Personal Finance BUS 150 3.00
Prerequisite: None
Introductory course in personal finance planning. Topic areas include: budgeting, spending, credit, investments, insurance, saving,
retirement planning, interest and banking. Recommended for all students. This course may not transfer to a baccalaureate degree of art or
science within the universities in the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE).
Special Topics in Business BUS 198 0.50 - 6.00
Prerequisite: None
Various short courses and experimental classes covering a variety of subjects. The course will be a variable of one-half to six credits
depending on the course content and number of hours required. The course may be repeated for up to six credits. This course may not
transfer to a baccalaureate degree of art or science within the universities in the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE).
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* This course might not transfer to a baccalaureate degree of art or science within the universities in the Nevada System of Higher Education
(NSHE). If you plan to pursue a four-year degree, check with the institution where you intend to transfer to learn whether this course will count
toward the degree you intend to seek.