Las Positas College - Spring 2025 - Class Schedule

SPRING 2025 9 25. 424. 1 000 | l p c - a d m i s s i o n s @ l a s p o s i t a s c o l l e g e . e d u S P R I N G 2025 - C O U R S E L I S T I N G S Please refer to the onl ine schedule on CLASS-Web to access course section detai ls and the course record numbers (CRNs) for registration. BUSN 58 SMALL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT 3.0 Units Fundamentals for individuals starting, operating, and growing a successful small business enterprise. Emphasis on all endeavors: self-employment; freelancing; brick and mortar, pop-up and Internet retailing; technical and professional services; and franchising. Focus on achieving optimum benefits from limited resources; financing strategies; marketing options; legal, ethical, and regulatory issues encountered by all start-ups. Recommended Course Preparation: BUSN 1A with a minimum grade of C BUSN 61 QUICKBOOKS ACCOUNTING 2.0 Units Introduction to the use of QuickBooks accounting software to process transactions relatedtoaserviceandmerchandisecompany. Specific topics include using company files, sales and receivables, payables and purchases bank and credit card reconciliations end of period transactions and payroll. Transactions include journalizing, adjusting entries, closing entries, bank reconciliation and preparing financial statements. Recommended Course Preparation: BUSN 1A or BUSN 51 with aminimum grade of C BUSN 87 ORGANIZATIONAL MGT LEADERSHIP 3.0 Units This course examines the special case of detailed planning and implementation of management decisions in strategic business units. Attention is focused on three areas: developing action plans and implementation strategies, developing awareness of the contingencies to be considered in taking strategic actions, and investigating how different academic disciplines interpret the leadership phenomenon. This course highlights key criteria used in assessing the viability of an organizational action plan, and the role of leadership in managing constructive change processes. Recommended Course Preparation: BUSN 40 with a minimum grade of C CHEMISTRY CHEM 1A GENERAL COLLEGE CHEMISTRY I 5.0 Units Introduction to atomic structure, bonding, stoichiometry, thermochemistry, gases, matter and energy, oxidation-reduction, chemical equations, liquids and solids, solutions, chemical energetics and equilibrium. Laboratory includes both quantitative and qualitative experiments. Chabot Prerequisite: MTH 55 or MTH 55B CHEM 31 or skill level demonstrated through the Chemistry Placement Process. LPC Prerequisites: CHEM 31 with a grade of C. The CHEM 31 prerequisite can be fulfilled by demonstrating the appropriate skill level in the Chemistry Placement Process. Intermediate Algebra or a higher level of mathematics. CHEM 1B GENERAL COLLEGE CHEMISTRY II 5.0 Units Continuation of Chemistry 1A. Includes chemical energetics and equilibria, solutions and ionic equilibria, acid-base chemistry, electrochemistry, coordination chemistry, kinetics, nuclear chemistry, organic chemistry, and the chemistry of family groups of the periodic table. Laboratory emphasizes quantitative techniques, including instrumentation, and qualitative analysis. Prerequisite: Chemistry 1A with a minimum grade of C CHEM 12B ORGANIC CHEMISTRY II 5.0 Units Continuation of Chemistry 12A with an introduction to the chemistry of aromatics, amines, enols and enolate ions, carboxylic acids, aldehydes, ketones and biochemical topics focusing on structure, synthesis and mechanisms of reaction. Laboratory work in basic techniques, synthetic methods, qualitative, spectroscopic, and chromatographic analysis techniques designed for students whose interests require a full year in-depth study of organic chemistry. Prerequisite: Chemistry 12A with a minimum grade of C BUSN 33 FINANCIAL PLANNING 3.0 Units Designed to provide students with the practical, hands-on means of successfully managing their personal finances and of becoming financially empowered upon course completion. Among other topics, the course will cover the basics of credit management, assessing insurance needs, budgeting, personal financial statement preparation, investment and savings accounts, management of taxes, retirement accounts, will preparation and estate planning. BUSN 40 INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS 3.0 Units A multidisciplinary examination and introduction to business operations within the U.S. and internationally. Provides an overview of global economic systems, business formations, business ethics and laws, general accounting practices and financing, facility location and layout, production, organizational structures and management functions. Fundamentals of risk management, marketing, human resources, and employee motivation are covered. Demonstrates how culture, society, and external business environments impact a business’ ability to achieve its organizational goals. Recommended Course Preparation: Eligibility for college-level composition (ENG 1A, ENG 1AEX, or ESL 1A) as determined by college assessment or other appropriate method. BUSN 48 HUMAN RELATIONS IN ORG. 3.0 Units An introduction to the interpersonal skills needed in today’s workplace with a focus on effective communication, decision- making, cross-cultural relations, diversity, resolving conflict, managing change, group dynamics, and ethical behavior. BUSN 51 ACCOUNTING FOR SMALL BUSINESS 3.0 Units Basic accounting skills for managers and entrepreneurs that provide a foundation in financial reporting and analysis, payroll taxes, and internal controls. The course includes practical application of accounting theory to the accounting cycles for service and merchandising businesses, including bookkeeping practices, common debit and credit procedures, books of original entry, working papers, adjusting and closing entries, income statement, of owner’s equity, balance sheet, cash, payroll, and special journals. BUSN 52 BUSINESS COMMUNICATIONS 3.0 Units Thispractical course supports career successby coveringprinciples, strategies, and applications of effective business communications. The course emphasizes critical thinking, problem solving, and ethical practices. Focus is placed on cultural dimensions of communication, listening skills, nonverbal communication, the writing process, social media, professionalism, teamwork, meeting management, presentation skills, and employment communication, including job interviewing and resume writing. Recommended Course Preparation: ENG 1A or ENG 1AEX with aminimum grade of C BUSN 55 BUSINESS MATHEMATICS 3.0 Units This course focuses on learning computations for typical business transactions including; simple interest, compound interest, installment sales, trade and cash discounts, mark-on percents, pricing, discounting notes and drafts, depreciation, taxes, insurance, statistics, stocks and bonds, and distribution of ownership and profits. BUSN 56 INTRODUCTION TO MANAGEMENT 3.0 Units Introduction to the application of tools, principles and concepts in business management. Emphasis will be on planning, organizing, leading, and controlling. Additional topics will include decision- making, employee motivation, team work, and current trends. Recommended Course Preparation: Eligibility for college-level composition (ENG 1A, ENG 1AEX, or ESL 1A) as determined by college assessment or other appropriate method.