Business Technology
Course Offerings Bulletin 2008-2009 for Autumn (As of  12/1/2008)


T100 Introduction to Business U 3
 Overview of the principles of management, marketing, human resource management, financial, and computer information principles.
 Au Qtr. 3 1-hr cl. 
T101 Financial Accounting U 5
 A study of the basic concepts, techniques, procedures, and principles of accounting commonly used in business to prepare financial statements.
 Su, Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. 4 cl, 1 2-hr lab. Not open to students with credit for T102. 
T102 Farm Financial Records U 4
 A study of basic principles involved in keeping and analyzing farm records from the farm management viewpoint.
 Au Qtr. 3 cl, 1 2-hr lab. Not open to students with credit for T101. 
T103 Managerial Accounting U 4
 Managerial use and interpretation of financial data for the purpose of planning and controlling cost.
 Au Qtr. 3 cl, 1 2-hr lab. Prereq: T101 and prereq or concur: T151 or AED Econ 200. 
T151 General Economics U 5
 Study of macro- and micro-economic principles applicable to business, agriculture, and personal financial decision-making.
 Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. 5 cl. Prereq or concur: Tec Math T102 or Gen Math T140. Not open to students with credit for Soc Sci T151. 
T202 Introduction to Microcomputer Applications U 1
 A study of word processing, spreadsheets, and data base as decision management aids.
 Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. 1 2-hr cl. Not open to students with credit for Agr Bus T212. 
T203 Word Processing Applications U 1
 A study of the features and capabilities of a professional word processor.
 Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. 1 2-hr cl. Prereq: T202 or concur. Course always taught as a 5-week term course. 
T204 Spreadsheet Applications U 1
 A study of features and capabilites of professional spreadsheets (Lotus 1-2-3 or comparable).
 Su, Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. Prereq: T202 or concur. Course taught as a full-quarter course SU. Course taught as a 5-week term course AU, WI, and SP.  
T205 Database Applications U 1
 A study of the features and capabilities of a data base as a decision management aid.
 Su, Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. 1 2-hr cl. Prereq: T202 or concur. Course taught as a full-quarter course SU. Course taught as a 5-week term course AU, WI, and SP. 
T206 Introduction to Web Design U 1
 Principles of planning, designing, developing, implementing and maintaining a web page.
 Wi Qtr. 1 2-hr cl. 
T230 Marketing of Agricultural Products U 3
 A study of the agencies, functions, principles, and problems involved in the marketing of agricultural products.
 Au Qtr. 3 cl. Prereq: T151 or concur. 
T231 Fundamentals of Marketing U 3
 A general survey of the field of marketing including functions, policies, problems, structure, and strategies.
 Su, Au, Wi Qtrs. 3 cl. Prereq or concur: T151 or AED Econ 200. 
T232 Personal Selling U 4
 A study of the basic principles and concepts of personal selling with emphasis on practical application and personal interaction.
 Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. 3 cl, 1 2-hr rec. Not open to students with credit for Agr Bus T252. 
T233 Advertising and Promotion U 4
 The theory of retail advertising and its practical application, with emphasis on planning, implementation, control, merchandise projection, and supportive promotional techniques.
 Wi Qtr. 3 cl, 1 2-hr lab. Not open to students with credit for Agr Bus T281. 
T239 Real Estate Dynamics U 3
 Aspects of real estate that affect ownership and marketing of real estate as marketable product investment and personal use property.
 Sp Qtr. 3 1-hr cl. 
T240 Principles of Farm Management U 4
 A study of the economic and management principles involved in the buying, financing, organizing, operating, and administering of an agricultural production unit.
 Sp Qtr. 3 cl, 1 2-hr lab. Prereq or concur: Bus Tec T151 or AED Econ 200 and Bus Tec T101 or T102. Not open to students with credit for Agr Bus T243. 
T241 Small Business Management U 4
 A study of small business management focusing on establishing and operating a small entrepreneurial enterprise.
 Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. 3 cl, 1 2-hr lab. Prereq: T101 or T102; prereq or concur: T151 or AED Econ 200. Not open to students with credit for T240. 
T243 Office Management U 3
 A study of the responsibilities of the office manager in a modern business office.
 Wi Qtr. 2 cl, 1 2-hr lab. Not open to students with credit for T215. 
T244 Human Resource Management U 4
 Principles and practices of recruitment, training, evaluating, and compensating employees.
 Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. 4 cl. 
T245 Supervisory Management U 3
 The study of leadership principles used by supervisors to build skills, improve productivity, resolve conflict, and manage diversity.
 Sp Qtr. 1 3-hr cl. Not open to students with credit for Agr Bus T288. 
T247 Business Law for Technicians U 4
 A study of legal principles, contracts, negotiable instruments, leases, sales, product liability, and consumer protection.
 Au Qtr. 4 cl. Not open to students with credit for Agr Bus T284. 
T248 Introduction to Cooperatives U 3
 Business organizations, role of government in American business; emphasis on history, legal basis, organization, and operation of cooperatives.
 Wi Qtr. 3 cl. Not open to students with credit for Soc Sci T256.03. 
T249 Fundamentals of Business Finance U 4
 A study of basic finance principles such as financial institutions, time value of money, financial analysis, risk and return, budgeting, and investments.
 Sp Qtr. 3 cl, 1 2-hr lab. Prereq: T101 or T102, and prereq or concur: T151 or AED Econ 200. 
T289 Practicum in Business Technology
 Practical experience in supervised business laboratories, with emphasis on developing and improving competencies related to classroom and career activities.
 Su, Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. Arr. Prereq: Permission of technology coordinator. A grade of C or better is required to meet graduation requirements. 
 T289.02 Practicum in Agricultural Commerce and Office Management U 1-6
  Repeatable to a maximum of 6 cr hrs.  
 T289.03 Practicum in Business Management U 1-6
  Repeatable to a maximum of 6 cr hrs.  
T290 Business Internship
 Experience of employment in a business structured to provide varied occupational experiences; supervised by a business employer and coordinated by faculty.
 Su, Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. Arr. Prereq: 2.00 CPHR and permission of technology coordinator. A grade of C or better is required to meet graduation requirements. 
 T290.02 Agrigulture Commerce and Office Management Intern U 3-6
  Repeatable to a maximum of 12 cr hrs.  
 T290.03 Business Management Internship U 1-6
  Repeatable to a maximum of 12 cr hrs.  
T293 Individual Studies U 1-5
 Designed to give students an opportunity to pursue special studies not otherwise offered.
 Su, Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. Prereq: Permission of instructor. Repeatable to a maximum of 10 cr hrs.  This course is graded S/U. 
T294 Group Studies U 1-5
 Group studies in specialized studies.
 Arr. Prereq: Permission of instructor. Repeatable to a maximum of 10 cr hrs.