Course Descriptions       ¤ Lewis-Clark State College Catalog   2008-2009

GENERAL BUSINESS
(BTS DIVISION)

Subject Number Min.
Cr.
Max.
Cr.
Description
GNBPT-096 BASIC READING 3   A one-semester, pre-program level course designed
      to enhance the reading skills of learners, and
      promote reading as the essential building block
      for future learning.
 
GNBPT-097 BASIC ENGLISH 3   Prepares students for success in other Business
      Technology and Service English classes. Test
      scores and/or recommendation of faculty will
      determine course placement. The primary focus will
      be on sentence structure.
 
GNBPT-122 BUSINESS ENGLISH 3   Develops effective language usage in business
      communications and essays by improving English
      grammar and punctuation. Incorporates the use of
      business reference manuals and other reference
      tools available in an office setting.
      Pre-requisites: COMPASS placement writing score of
      68 or higher, or ACT English score of at least 18
      or higher, or SAT verbal score of at least 450, or
      passing grade in GNBPT 097.
GNBPT-185 APPLIED WRITTEN COMMUNICATION 3   Helps students become better writers of letters,
      memos, and other business documents. Includes
      principles of the English language, including
      correct grammar, spelling, punctuation, and word
      usage.
      Pre-requisites: COMPASS placement writing score of
      68 or higher or ACT English score of at least 18
      or SAT verbal score of at least 450 or passing
      grade in ENGL 090 or GNBPT 097.
GNBPT-190 DIRECTED STUDY IN GENERAL BUSINESS 1 6  
GNBPT-191 WORKSHOP IN GENERAL BUSINESS 1 6  
GNBPT-192 SPECIAL TOPICS IN GENERAL BUSINESS 1 6  
GNBPT-194 INTERNSHIP IN GENERAL BUSINESS 1 12  
GNBPT-202 PROFESSIONAL MATH APPLICATIONS 3   Fundamental arithmetic processes applied to
      business activities including banking, equations,
      discounts, payroll, interest, notes, annuities,
      installment buying, depreciation, inventory,
      taxes, insurance, stocks, bonds, and business
      statistics. Pre-requisite:  A grade of "C" or
      better in MATH 024, MATH 025, MTHPT 010 or
      satisfactory placement scores.
GNBPT-210 BUSINESS PROFESSIONALS OF AMERICA 1 2 Enhance professional development of students
      interested in careers in business.  This student
      organization will focus on leadership skills,
      parliamentary procedure, interpersonal