By investigating those historic ingredients that shaped and molded the national character up to the present, the course will develop an understanding and appreciation of the essence of the democratic experience. It will also focus on the creation and maturity of political, social, and economic institutions in the United States. This course focuses on the individuals and small groups in organizations. Individual motivation and small group formation and maintenance are considered. Topics such as conflict in organizations, communications, leadership, and the handling of stress are included.
Some attention is given to organizational cultures and structures.
This class is structured for CIS majors, as well as management students seeking a working knowledge of basic information systems and terms needed for today s changing marketplace. High-level introductions will encompass various computing systems, information systems vocabulary, and internet browsers and search engines. This class will also give the student the necessary tools needed to better hire, retain, and lead those who are currently joining the information technology workplace. This course is a study of the modern theories of personality. Students study these theories with the aim of formulating a description of the healthy, mature, self-actualized human being.