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ECN 330. Microeconomics 3 credits This course introduces microeconomic concepts and analysis, supply and demand analysis, theories of the firm and individual behavior, competition and monopoly, and welfare economics. Students will also be introduced to the use of microeconomic applications to address problems in current economic policy. ENG 100. College Writing 3 credits This course stresses the principles and practice of written communication, with an emphasis on reading and writing expository essays and on research skills. It is designed to develop reading, critical thinking, and writing strategies necessary for academic success. GE 300. Computer Information Systems 3 credits This course provides a working knowledge of microcomputers, microcomputer operating systems, and computer applications used in the workplace. The focus of this course is on productivity software applications and professional behavior in computing, including word processing, spreadsheets, databases, presentation graphics, and business -oriented utilization of the Internet. GE 301. Technological Impact on Society 3 credits This course provides a framework for understanding the ways in which human societies transform themselves through technological innovation. Ethical questions concerning the social effects of technological change are presented and discussed. GE 302. Working Around the World 3 credits This course is an examination of the effects that religion, language and culture, political structure, economics, and physical environment have on the development of the workplace and people's perceptions of work, occupations, and working conditions. GE 303. Ethical Decision Making and Toxic Leadership 3 credits This course provides students with a self -assessment, tools, and techniques to make ethical decisions in the modern world. Students will learn how to identify and reduce toxic leadership within an organization. GE 304. Professional Speaking in Business 3 credits This course is designed to focus on developing communication skills in different types of presentation styles for business. Students develop small group and interpersonal communication skills. Students also develop problem solving, team management and leadership skills for work -related situations. GE 330. Communication for the Workplace 3 credits Development of an understanding of what is needed and meant by workplace literacy and what can be done to improve the basic skills and literacy for working employees. Course content includes principles of effective writing and oral communication for education and the workplace, extensive practice in various forms of writing for the workplace, the methodology of teaching communication skills to employees, and case studies of workplace reports, negotiations, and oral presentations. HCA 300. Introduction to Health Policy 3 credits An overview of the U.S. health care system, its components, and the policy challenges created by its organization. The focus is on the major health policy institutions and important issues that cut across institutions, including private insurers and the federal/state financing programs (Medicare and Medicaid/SCHIP). Disparities in access to care, the role of pharmaceuticals in health care and the pricing and regulation of the pharmaceutical industry, the quality of care, the challenges of long-term care and the aging of the population, and the drivers of cost growth will be discussed. HCA 301. Crisis Management/Regulatory Compliance 3 credits This course examines crisis management and methods of managing risk in healthcare organizations. The topics include comprehensive emergency management, public and private roles and partnerships for emergency and crisis management, the risk management process, strategic crisis management, contingency planning, training and exercises, emergency response, business continuity and recovery, the role of the crisis management team, and crisis communication. 86 2022-2023 Catalog Pacific College