Wednesday, October 16, 2019

Fall Academic Vitae


1.       Business Law
2.       BGEN 235
3.       Essentials of Business Law–Liuzzo/Bonnice; 9thed.     ISBN: 978-0-07802319-4
4.       4 credits
5.       COURSE DESCRIPTION: The course provides a fundamental knowledge of the legal, ethical, and professional business environments. Contract law, property law, crimes, torts, and organizational forms are the core areas covered.
6.       COURSE OBJECTIVES: As a result of this course the student shall:
a.       1.Assess the relationship between business and its environment, including its legal, professional, and ethical responsibilities;
b.      2.Describe basic legal concepts such as the court system, civil procedures, sources of law, procedural law, and legal terminology;
c.       3.Analyze and classify information and identify the relevant legal issues and predicted probable consequences of a particular situation, transaction, or event;
d.      4.Examine the complexity of the legal system and its strengths and deficiencies in terms of providing guidance for business decisions and compensation for grievances;
e.      5.Demonstrate the ability to assess ethical issues when they arise in the business environment;
f.        6.Identify tort law and its elements as applied to business situations;
g.        7.Identify contract law and its elements as applied to business situations;
h.      8.Identify property law and its elements as applied to business situations.

1.       HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
2.       BMGT 215
3.        Human Resource Management –R. Wayne Mondy14thed.      ISBN: 978-0-13-184880-9
4.       3 credits
5.       COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course is an overview of all the major functions of human resources including recruitment and retention, training and development, motivation, performance appraisals, compensation management, and labor relations.
6.       COURSE OBJECTIVES:As a result of this course the student shall:
a.       1.Describe the human resource functions of planning, recruitment, selection, development, appraisal, and compensation;
b.       2.Discuss current laws impacting human resource compliance, employment, and labor relations;
c.       3.Demonstrate an understanding of job analysis and design, job specifications and, job descriptions;
d.      4.Explore effective discipline systems and legal termination procedures and define employment at will;
e.      5.Describe the relationships between and importance of employee compensation (wages and benefits) and performance;
f.        6.Describe the collective bargaining process and labor relations.

1.       Introduction to Computers
2.       CAPP 120
3.       3 credits
4.        Microsoft Office 365 Office 2016      ISBN:  978-1-305-87602-6
5.       COURSE DESCRIPTION: This is an introductory college level course. It is a prerequisite for most other computer classes. This course emphasizes the practical aspects of today’s computing environment. Instruction includes the basic computer architecture and operation, hardware, operating systems, network communication, ethical issues associated with computers, and aspects of integrated software with an emphasis on business applications.
This course fulfills the Information Technology Core Area of the Miles Community College General Education requirements.
6.       Students will: Define the fundamentals of computers and terminology with respect to personal computer hardware and software, and the World Wide Web. Demonstrate an in-depth understanding of why computers are essential components in business and society. Develop the skills necessary to use integrated business software to adapt to the ever-changing world of information technology.
COURSE OUTCOMES: Define the basis of technology literacy in conjunction with tangible and intangible computer aspects alongside the Internet/World Wide Web. (GO 1)Provide students an all-inclusive, comprehensive analysis of the critical relationship between computers/technology and business and industry. (GO 2)Encourage student’s computer curiosity and drive to learn by using technology to learn about technology. (GO 1,2,3)Demonstrate techniques used to navigate through the Windows operating environment using icons, menus, applications, and files. (GO 3)Create, save, format, and print documents in Microsoft Office using the Word, Excel, Access, and Power Point applications. (GO 3)Combine Office applications to create an integrated document(s). (GO 3)


1.       Marketing – online
2.       BMKT 225
3.       Text: Marketing: Real People, Reach Choices, 8thed.a.      ISBN: 978-0-13-294893-7
4.       3 credits
5.       COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course covers the fundamental principles of marketing including the marketing mix, target markets, consumer behavior, marketing research and marketing plans.
6.       COURSE OBJECTIVES:As a result of this course the student shall:
a.       1.Define and identify marketing concepts as they relate to a customer-driven strategy;
b.      2.Explain the constraints of the marketing environment, ethics and social responsibility;
c.       3.Describe target market strategies;
d.      4.Analyze marketing concepts including product, pricing, promotion, wholesaling, retailing, and distribution;
e.      5.Relate various market research techniques;
f.        6. Apply concepts of marketing information as it relates to a marketing plan including research, data compilation interpretation, and evaluation.


1.       PRINCIPLES OF FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING
2.       ACTG 201
3.       Accounting–Warren, Reeve & Duchac; 26th Edition   ISBN: 978-1-285-74361-5
4.       4 credits
5.       COURSE DESCRIPTION: An intensive course sequence in the fundamental principles of accounting emphasizing the accounting cycle; journalizing; posting; trial balance, financial statements, plant and tangible assets; accounting systems; payroll and taxes
6.       COURSE OBJECTIVES:As a result of this course the student shall:
a.       1. Define accounting terms and utilize basic Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and concepts.
b.      2. Recognize ethical considerations and proper internal control procedures in accounting and business.
c.       3. Compare and contrast sole proprietorship, partnerships and corporate types of organizations.
d.      4. Develop transactions using the basic/expanded accounting equation and the accounting cycle, and explain their relationships to the various financial statements.
e.      5. Describe cash systems controls and procedures, such as bank reconciliations.
f.        6. Differentiate among the accounting and reporting of short‐term investments, notes receivables, accounts receivable, and uncollectible accounts.
g.       7. Evaluate the accounting and reporting of inventories, the effects of the various inventory costing methods, and the conditions for their application.
h.      8. Determine the measurement of the acquisition, depreciation, and disposal of long‐term assets, and the impact of these transactions on the financial statements.
i.         9. Distinguish among the accounting and reporting of current liabilities, notes payables, and other liabilities.
j.        10. Identify and prepare a Multi‐Step Income Statement, a Statement of Retained Earnings, and a Classified Balance Sheet, relating the relationships among these financial statements.
k.       11. Differentiate among various financial structures for corporate organizations.

Friday, March 22, 2019

2.7

This is our last week of doing blogs and man does it feel good. Kyra and I have been preparing for our dance to perform for you guys and we think we have it figured out for the most part. We are going to do a variety of each dance that we learned for roughly thirty seconds. We are a little nervous because we haven’t performed in front of anyone yet so hopefully it goes smoothly.

Our performance is going to mostly to be the country jitterbug just because it’s probably the best dance and the most entertaining that we have. Hopefully it goes smoothly and my hand doesn’t pop all the time when I’m spinning Kyra around and around. We both really have enjoyed this genius hour and it’s been a blast to dance with someone who is willing to learn as Kyra.

Kyra has been enjoying to be with and just learn with. Sometimes I’ll scar Kyra however by just looking at her while we are dancing instead of looking at our feet to get the moves. Dancing has been really enjoying and fun and I’m glad I’ll have knowledge for the rest of my life. Thank you Kyra!!!

Monday, March 11, 2019

2.6

Hello bloggers, for this week Kyra and I reviewed what we accomplished last week. We went over the simple square, the triple step, the rock step and then we performed the foxtrot. These moves were simple and easy after we practiced them all last week. Kyra has videos on her blog off how we move our feet for all of those dance moves.

For next weeks genius hour, we are going to work on the jitterbug more. We are going to try and speed up our footwork and moves to help us. We aren't gonna post a video of it because we are going to use that dance for our Ted-talk.

Monday, March 4, 2019

Blog 2.5

Hello bloggers, week five was very successful for Kyra and I. We stared learning some ballroom dance: we practiced the basic square, the rock step, and the triple step. We were able to learn these dances easily and had fun performing them.

You-Tube was a great resource for us in being able to learn these dances. They showed the moves first separately and then showed how to come together and move together with the moves and it was very handy. The names of the moves we learned really just describes how to move the like the triple step is three steps to one side. Then the rock step is where you rock back and forth.

We are having fun with this genius hour and learning many things each week. I am really glad this is my genius hour project.

Thursday, February 14, 2019

Blog 2.4 Jitterbug

Hello fellow bloggers, my name is Kaden Stradley and I have been dancing with thee Kyra Oakland. For this weeks genius hour we practiced the Jitterbug again. We only danced once this week but we were very productive when practicing. we had difficulties when we started for practice as Kyra's laptop froze up and we couldn't access the internet to follow our videos. We eventually just went to Kyra's phone and watched it on there and continued on with our dancing.

We practiced the same dances we did last week which were: the transition, behind the back, and the pretzel. We left out the armpit fall because of my hand this week. However we did add another dance this week called the spin out and we really enjoyed it. We had trouble learning how our arms move but we eventually were able to figure it out. Huge shout out to Cameron for filming us this week again. 

Thursday, February 7, 2019

2.3 Jitterbug

Hello fellow bloggers, for this week of Kyra’s and I’s genius hour project, we are doing the jitterbug. We both were looking forward to this dance as it was really fun. We only practiced for one day this week, which was really all we needed, as we both had previous knowledge of this dance so the steps were easy to pick up on.

Last time we had genius hour, we also had a basketball game and I had some bad luck in the game where I broke my right hand. Dancing with a broken hand is harder than you think, and it made learning some of the moves harder. There were also some moves we didn’t even try because of my hand but we hope that later on when my hand is better we will be able to attempt those moves. We kept the dance moves simple this week with learning the transition, behind the back, pretzel and another one called the armpit. The moves we didn’t attempt were the backflip, between the legs, and the fall down dip. Hopefully my hand heals quick so we can attempt these moves.

This dance has been really fun and our favorite dance so far. A big shout out to Brooke and Maci for giving us some advice and help during part of our dance today. This dance will be beneficial for us as so many people know the jitterbug and it is popular at prom and Bucking Horse. I’m really glad we chose this as one of our dances.

Thursday, January 31, 2019

2.2 Week 2

This week for genius hour, Kyra and I have been practicing the Collegiate Shag. This dance is similar to the Charleston that we did in week one. Both dances originate from the 1920's-1930's. They are uptempo swing dances that go with pre-swing jazz music.

This week, Kyra and I practiced on Monday and Wednesday knowing that she would be gone on Thursday for our genius hour. The Shag we are learning is very quick with the step pattern slow slow quick quick. We have improvised our version of the dance from the on we watched and learned from. We aren't as good as the people in the video so we changed it up a little bit to make it easier to understand and figure out. YouTube has been very helpful in finding videos that will teach us the basics of every dance that we want to learn. On Wednesday, we had Cameron come into the West Multi Purpose Room where we practice during first period and he filmed us. We have filmed our first two dances on Kyra's phone so hopefully she will upload them so you can see our progress. We are looking forward to next week and starting another dance. I believe we are going to be learning the jitterbug next so wish us luck.

Thursday, January 24, 2019

2.1 Genius Hour

The past week of Kyra's and my genius hour has been successful. We have learned the steps to the Charleston. The steps to the dance are not very hard as you step with your left foot forward then you move your right foot forward and tap it in front of your left foot. You then step back with your right foot and move your right foot backwards and tap it behind your right foot. When you are stepping you are going to be swinging your arms side to side. You are also supposed to be twisting on the balls of your feet when you step moving your heel in and out.

The steps were easy to learn as they were repetitive and just stepping forward and backward with tapping of our feet. We struggled with learning how to twist on the balls of our feet which means moving our heels in and out. We couldn't figure out how to twist and  that was difficult so we spent most of our time focusing on the steps individually and then coming together and practicing the steps while dancing together. We need to learn how to twist our legs and feet together, as we struggled learning that part. I am hoping we will  be able to succeed in learning this dance.

Thursday, January 17, 2019

2.0 Shark Tank

Well classmates, its time to begin our genius hours again. For this genius hour, I am going to be dancing with Kyra Oakland. We plan on learning three dances for this project and they are: Swing dance, Jitterbug, and Ballroom. We are hoping to be able to learn the dances in two weeks and then, the last two weeks we will go back to our favorite dance and expand off of it.

Kyra and I have already faced difficulties in this process, with that being we are both very busy people. Our schedules have caused issues, as we were going to try and dance in class for the first week but I have a basketball game in Sidney. These challenges are going to be hard but I believe Kyra and I can make this work.

For us to be able to learn how to dance, we are going to use resources such as YouTube, our classmates or peers, and then maybe even TV shows like Dancing with the Stars and World of Dance. When we presented our shark tank pitch, I believe it went really well. We explained everything that we are going to do and even gave our schedule on what dances we plan to do. It was nice to have a partner to help with the pitch. I am really looking forward to begin dancing.