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REL212 (3 Credits)

Introduction to History, scriptures, practices and impact of Islam. Prerequisites: None.

REL270 (3 Credits)

The nature and content of the Christian tradition developed over time, with overview of the New Testament, major historical trends and figures, major Christian ideas and practices, and survey of denominations. Prerequisites: None.

REL290 (3 Credits)

Focus on the role of women in several organized religions and/or religious sects. Study of myth and symbols as they are used to establish, maintain, and enforce sex roles within specific cultural contexts around the world. Prerequisites: None.

RPM150AB (3 Credits)

Camping and outdoor skills including types of camping, equipment selection and use, cooking and fire building, camp programs, backpacking, and safety. Prerequisites: None.

RPM230 (3 Credits)

Foundations for designing, planning, delivering and managing recreational and leisure events. Emphasis on application of recreation programming concepts and practices in a variety of settings and situations for a diversity of participants. Prerequisites: None.

SBS200 (2 Credits)

In-depth analysis of and preparation for the day-to-day problems encountered in the operation of a small business. Includes the development of a preliminary plan including finance, purchasing, production scheduling, maintenance, shipping/receiving, and risk management requirements. Investigation of daily problems related to ongoing business operations. Prerequisites: None.

SBS204 (2 Credits)

Introduction to marketing and advertising strategies and methods including business image, target market analysis, and customer buying behavior profile. Analysis and selection of advertising/business promotion methods and timing. Methods of deciding product and market segment focus included. Design of an individual marketing and advertising/promotion plan from the point-of-view of both the consumer and the business. Prerequisites: None.

SBS213 (1 Credit)

Methods and techniques for managing employees in a small business. Includes supervisor's role, leadership styles, interpersonal communications, staff planning, employee work styles, techniques for handling problem employees, and employee motivation. Focuses on real life situations to enable the business owner to gain high performance from their employee team. Includes segment on hiring, new employee orientation, training, benefits, and developing future staffing needs assessment. Prerequisites: None.

SBS214 (1 Credit)

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.

SBS216 (2 Credits)

Relates business management issues to a specific small business through development of a preliminary/introductory business plan. In order to register for this course, Rio will need to verify that you have completed the prerequisite(s). How do I do this? See Syllabus for full course description.

Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in (SBS200 and SBS204) or SBS220 or permission of Instructor.