Welcome to Paradise Valley Community College Business & Information Technology Division

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1 Welcome to Paradise Valley Community College Business & Information Technology Division If you are looking for a quality source for business and technology education, then you have come to the right place. Paradise Valley Community College offers a comprehensive set of certificate and degree programs that will help you or your employees be more productive. In addition, we have created partnerships with selected universities to offer our students the benefit of completing their Bachelor s Degree right here at PVCC. We offer courses in both traditional (in person) and non-traditional (online and hybrid) instructional formats to help provide education when it is most convenient for you. Paradise Valley Community College offers state-of-the-art facilities, highly experienced faculty, and genuine commitment to student success. After taking a course at PVCC, you see why PVCC Means Business. Sue Van Boven, Division Chair Evening Supervisor for Accounting, International Business, Real Estate, and BPC Michelle Carter Program Director for Computer Information Systems Dina Preston-Ortiz Evening Supervisor for Management, Marketing, and Small Business Brian Quarles Program Director for GBS, and Entrepreneurial Studies Gary Smith Evening Supervisor for BPC125, and CIS Programming Peter Thiel Evening Supervisor for Economics Hedy Fossenkemper Business/IT Division Student Advisor

2 Online Classes Online classes are taken remotely: at home, in the PVCC computer commons, or anywhere you have access to the internet. Students must enroll in and start a course by the enrollment deadline (enrollment is limited). Students must have access to a computer with an Internet connection, or register to use the PVCC computer lab. All course work must be completed by the official end date. Please check the online web page to access information for each course. All online classes use Canvas learning management system. Hybrid Classes Hybrid blends face-to-face (in person) instruction in a classroom with online learning. It is convenient for you and your schedule because you spend approximately half the time in a regularly scheduled class with your instructor and the rest of the time online. It is designed for highly motivated, self-disciplined, technology-literate students. It requires reliable web and access for communication and assignments outside of the classroom

3 Business & Information Technology Summer 2015 Class Schedule INSIDE: Accounting... 1 Accounting Principles I Computers: Applications... 1 Computer Usage and Applications Computer Maintenance I: A+ Essentials Prep Computer Maintenance II: A+ Technician Prep Computer Information Systems... 1 Survey of Computer Information Systems Excel Spreadsheet Microsoft Access: Database Management Desktop Presentation: Powerpoint Computer Graphics: Adobe Illustrator Object-Oriented Programming fundamentals Java Programming: Level I Management of Information Systems Registration Begins March 23, 2015 Phone Registration Online Registration... my.maricopa.edu Register in Person... Krantiz Student Center Register by Fax For additional information regarding registration, including hours of operation and instructions for new students, please visit the following web site: Economics... 3 Macroeconomic Principles Microeconomic Principles Entrepreneurship... 3 Introduction to Entrepreneurship New Venture Creation General Business... 3 Introduction to Business Legal, Ethical, and Regulatory Issues in Business Business Statistics Management... 4 Business Organization and Management Marketing... 4 Introduction to Public Relations Marketing and Social Networking Principles of Marketing Small Business... 5 Small Business Customer Relations Paradise Valley Community College N. 32nd Street Phoenix, Arizona

4 ACCOUNTING ACC111 Accounting Principles I 3 Fundamental theory of accounting principles and procedures. Prerequisites: None Online 5/26/15 7/16/15 S. Van Boven Online A Distance Learning instructional format. Call for details Online 5/26/15 7/16/15 S. Van Boven Online A Distance Learning instructional format. Call for details. COMPUTERS: APPLICATIONS BPC110 Computer Usage and Applications 3 Introduction to business and personal computer operations and usage. Software applications for analyzing and solving business problems including word processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation graphics. Prerequisites: None. Software: Microsoft Office 2010, Windows Operating System. Class fee: $ Online 5/26/15 7/16/15 A. Rusu BPC170 Computer Maintenance I: A+ Essentials Prep 3 Technical aspects of the microcomputer, including system setup (hardware and software) and basic troubleshooting. Emphasis on basic troubleshooting, use of tools, hardware components and hardware/software interfacing. Prerequisites: CIS105 or permission of Instructor. Course fee: $25 P E146 TR 5/26/15 6/26/15 8:30AM 2:10PM K. Khalili BPC270 Computer Maintenance II: A+ Technician Prep 3 Advanced technical aspects of maintaining and servicing computers. Emphasis placed on installation, periodic maintenance, diagnosis, and/or problem resolution. Helps prepare students for the CompTIA A+ technician examinations including Information Technology (IT) field technician, remote support technician and bench technician. Prerequisites: BPC170 with grade of C or better, or permission of instructor. Course fee: $5 P E146 TR 6/30/15 7/30/15 8:30AM 2:10PM K. Khalili COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS CIS105 Survey of Computer Information Systems 3 Overview of computer technology, concepts, terminology, and the role of computers in society. Discussion of social and ethical issues related to computers. Use of word processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation software. Includes programming and use of the Internet. Exploration of relevant emerging technologies. Prerequisites: None. Software: Microsoft Office 2010, Windows Operating System. Class fee: $5 CIS105 transfers to ASU as CIS200 or CSE180 (which is one option to fulfill the CS requirement); to NAU as CIS120; and to U of A as MIS111. CIS105 is required for many business degrees Online 5/26/15 7/16/15 J. Patterson This class schedule is correct and current at the time of printing in February 2015, however, changes and/or corrections may occur prior to the beginning of each class. For the most up-to-date class information, please consult the online class schedule at or visit Academic Advising in the Kranitz Student Center. P V C. PARADISEVALLEY. E D U / B U S I N E S S I T

5 CIS105 Continued: Online 6/1/15 7/23/15 S. VanBoven Online 6/1/15 7/23/15 S. VanBoven E132 MTWR 5/26/15 6/25/15 9:30AM 12:10PM S. Petty E132 MTWR 6/29/15 7/30/15 9:30AM 12:10PM J. Loop E132 MTWR 5/26/15 6/25/15 1:00PM 3:40PM S. Petty CIS114DE Excel Spreadsheet 3 Computer spreadsheet skills for solving business problems using Microsoft Excel 2010, including calculations, forecasting, projections, macro programming, database searching, extraction, linking, statistics, and matrix manipulation. Production of graphs and reports. Project design using multiple, integrated spreadsheets. Prerequisites: None Online 5/26/15 7/16/15 M. Carter CIS117DM Microsoft Access: Database Management 3 Introduction to the basic elements, exploration of additional components and common database management problems related to the Microsoft Access 2010 program. Prerequisites: None Online 5/26/15 7/16/15 M. Carter CIS118DB Desktop Presentation: Powerpoint 3 Use of Microsoft PowerPoint 2010 to produce professional quality presentation visuals with animation and sound. Prerequisites: None Online 5/26/15 7/16/15 M. Carter CIS120DB Computer Graphics: Adobe Illustrator 3 Provides students with the capability to use Adobe Illustrator graphics software on a computer. Basic foundation course in the use of electronic techniques to create, manipulate, and edit images, text, abstract art, graphics design, color graphics and business charts; determine file formats appropriate for web and print; utilize tools to optimize graphics and create a PDF file. Prerequisites: None. Class fee: $ E142 MTWR 5/26/15 6/25/15 9:30AM 12:10PM J. Loop CIS150AB Object Oriented Programming Fundamentals 3 Structured and Object Oriented design and logic tools. Use of computer problems to demonstrate and teach concepts using an appropriate programming language. Prerequisites: CIS105 or permission of Instructor. P Online 5/26/15 7/16/15 G. Smith CIS163AA Java Programming: Level I 3 Introduction to Java programming. Includes features needed to construct Java Applets, Java Applications, control structures, methods, arrays, character and string manipulation, graphics, and object-oriented programming Prerequisites: CIS105. P Online 5/26/15 7/30/15 G. Smith P V C. PARADISEVALLEY. E D U / B U S I N E S S I T

6 CIS250 Management of Information Systems 3 Description: The study of business information systems and its management, communication, e-business strategies, emerging technologies, database concepts, and project management. Overview of systems analysis and design. Learn about the competitive and strategic uses of information systems and how they are transforming organizations and their management. Prerequisites: CIS105. P Online 5/26/15 7/16/15 G. Smith ECONOMICS ECN211 Macroeconomic Principles 3 A descriptive analysis of the structure and functioning of the American economy. Emphasis on basic economic institutions and factors that determine national income and employment levels. Consideration given to the macroeconomic topics of national income, unemployment, inflation and monetary and fiscal policies. Prerequisites: None Online 6/1/15 7/23/15 S. Martynowicz LifeSc 206 MTWR 5/26/15 6/25/15 8:40AM 10:50AM P. Thiel ECN212 Microeconomic Principles 3 Microeconomic analysis including the theory of consumer choice, price determination, resource allocation and income distribution. Includes non competitive market structures such as monopoly and oligopoly; and the effects of government regulation. Prerequisites: None Online 6/1/15 7/23/15 S. Martynowicz LifeSc 206 MTWR 5/26/15 6/25/15 11:00AM 1:10PM P. Thiel ENTREPRENEURSHIP EPS150 Introduction to Entrepreneurship 3 Overview of entrepreneurship. Includes the entrepreneurial process and the skills required to be successful, including starting, planning, financing, marketing, and managing a business. Prerequisites: None J138 MTWR 5/26/15 6/25/15 9:30AM 11:40AM Staff EPS160 New Venture Creation 2 Process of starting a new venture including evaluating specific business opportunities identifying financing alternatives, and defining start-up issues. Prerequisites: None J138 MTWR 6/29/15 7/30/15 9:30AM 11:40AM Staff GENERAL BUSINESS GBS151 Introduction to Business 3 Characteristics and activities of current local, national, and international business. An overview of economics, marketing, management and finance. Prerequisites: None Online 5/26/15 7/16/15 T. Smith P V C. PARADISEVALLEY. E D U / B U S I N E S S I T

7 GBS205 Legal, Ethical, and Regulatory Issues in Business 3 Legal theories, ethical issues and regulatory climate affecting business policies and decisions. Prerequisites: None Online 5/26/15 7/16/15 B. Quarles GBS221 Business Statistics 3 Business applications of descriptive and inferential statistics, measurement of relationships, and statistical process management. Includes the use of spreadsheet software for business statistical analysis. Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in GBS220 or MAT217. P J137 MTWR 6/29/15 7/30/15 9:30AM 11:40AM D. Ditchman P J137 MW 5/27/15 7/16/15 6:30PM 9:10PM D. Ditchman MANAGEMENT MGT175 Business Organization and Management 3 Covers basic principles of managing quality and performance in organizations. Covers management functions: planning, organizing, leading, and controlling. Emphasizes continual improvement, ethics, and social responsibility. Prerequisites: None Online 5/26/15 7/16/15 D. Preston Ortiz MARKETING MKT101 Introduction to Public Relations 3 Emphasizes public relations techniques used both within and outside the business organization, including operation of a PR counseling firm. Prerequisites: None Online 6/29/15 7/30/15 D. Preston Ortiz MKT110 Marketing and Social Networking 3 Theory and practice in the use of social media in marketing. Topics may include a history of social media, preparation for social marketing, the power of collective influence, and how to engage with social media. Reviews social mediums, social networks, platforms and other marketing tools used to create a social media campaigns. Prerequisites: None Online 5/26/15 7/16/15 D. Preston Ortiz MKT271 Principles of Marketing 3 An analysis of the marketing process and environment with regard to the product, pricing, distribution, and communication in order to satisfy buyer needs. Prerequisites: None Online 5/26/15 7/16/15 D. Preston Ortiz This class schedule is correct and current at the time of printing in February 2015, however, changes and/or corrections may occur prior to the beginning of each class. For the most up-to-date class information, please consult the online class schedule at or visit Academic Advising in the Kranitz Student Center. P V C. PARADISEVALLEY. E D U / B U S I N E S S I T

8 SMALL BUSINESS SBS214 Small Business Customer Relations 1 Developing and improving customer relations for the small business. Planning and delivering quality customer service. Includes topics on attitude of employees, customer perceptions and motivations, handling customer dissatisfaction, and developing customer, supplier, vendor, and distributor loyalty. Prerequisites: None Online 6/29/15 7/31/15 J. Patterson This class schedule is correct and current at the time of printing in February 2015, however, changes and/or corrections may occur prior to the beginning of each class. For the most up-to-date class information, please consult the online class schedule at or visit Academic Advising in the Kranitz Student Center. P V C. PARADISEVALLEY. E D U / B U S I N E S S I T