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RUSSN 0200A Intermediate Russian I
Practical application and review of the basic principles of Russian. Oral practice, reading of cultural material in Russian. Not open to students who have completed five years of high school Russian unless the fifth course was completed five or more years ago.
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PERS 0301 Advanced Persian I
Oral expression and writing for practical purposes; exposure to various dialects through newspaper and media; elements of literary and classical language.
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NC 0030 GRE | Graduate Record Exam Prep Sessions
Maximize your test-taking potential on the GRE. Classes provide you with over 20 hours of instruction including important in-class practice, take-home online computer practice testing and a free-repeat policy. Leading experts in the field of test preparation help you to review concepts and skills in the three subject areas on the GRE: (1) Quantitative Reasoning (arithmetic, algebra, geometry, data analysis, data interpretation, and word problems); (2) Verbal Reasoning (reading comprehension, text completion, and sentence equivalence); and (3) Analytical Writing Essay Tasks (analyze an issue and analyze an argument). The book included in the course fee is the CliffsNotes GRE Testprep textbook written by the faculty of BTPS Testing, a GRE supplemental packet, and online GRE practice tests for enhanced home study.
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HR 0004 Emotional Intelligence for Advanced-Problem Solving in the Workplace
In this interactive online course, learn the meaning and purpose of emotional intelligence (E.I.) with regard to personal and social competence.
Through instructor mentoring, group discussions, in-class and out-of-class assignments, and personal journaling, you will learn:
Through instructor mentoring, group discussions, in-class and out-of-class assignments, and personal journaling, you will learn:
- The four critical skills of self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, and relationship management.
- How to recognize, understand, and manage your emotions; take an emotional intelligence test for a comprehensive view of your E.I.
- How to identify behaviors that are hallmarks of high emotional intelligence, and explore its connection to advanced workplace performance.
- How to increase your E.I. skills and your ability to influence others.
- A variety of skills to address workplace conflict, and improve communication and interpersonal relationships.
- How to be strengths-focused, and how character and competence build credibility and trust in the workplace.
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2024 Summer
WI 0017 Intensive: California Wines
California holds a prominent place on the international wine stage and has many interpretations of classic varietals like Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir, and a California original, Zinfandel. Through tasting California-produced wines and class discussions, you will:
Course Date(s)- Dive into the history and traditions of California wines to gain a solid understanding of the evolution of California wines. This is an imperative knowledge base for anyone seeking employment in the wine industry as they begin to sell, produce, or market wine in California.
- Gain knowledge of California grapes
- Develop an understanding of viti/viniculture practices, including the science, study, and production of grapes, as well as wine styles.
- Get a glimpse into the future of California wines.
June 8 - June 29
MM 0018 Marketing Communications
You have a blossoming business or a concept for a new enterprise with a strong marketing plan. Before you can draft the creative brief, implement the plan, or produce content, you will need to understand the basics of communication. In this course, students will be introduced to communications strategies to establish a consistent brand voice within the many elements of marketing with an emphasis on public relations.
Course Date(s) WI 0038 Intensive: Organic and Biodynamic Wines
This intensive course is designed to provide you with the basics of organic, biodynamic, natural and sustainable winemaking. At the end of the course you will have a stronger knowledge of the benefits that these winemaking styles can bring to the producer, the consumer and the environment and also of the position of these wines in the current market.
Course Date(s)2024 Spring
MP 0209 Weddings and Social Events
This is considered an entry level course for people considering changing careers or wanting to acquire the knowledge of what it takes to be a successful planner in the wedding and social event arena. You will learn how to identify your own personal market; what skills are needed to succeed; pricing, job responsibilities and types of themes and styles of parties and weddings. You will understand who and why people seek the skills of a professional party planner, and learn how to assess your client's needs, especially religious and cultural values that could affect the protocol of your event. You will learn how to identify the resources necessary for your event, and become familiar with the industry professionals that can provide you with those resources.
Note: Students must attend all classes in order to pass the course.
Course Date(s)Note: Students must attend all classes in order to pass the course.
January 30 - February 7
ENGR 0035 Essential Construction Math
This class is intended to develop mathematical skills that can be applied to the construction trade through practice and application. This course is an introduction to other courses in construction. While this class is not a prerequisite for any other classes, it does provide a foundation for them.
Format: Online
OL 0141 VMware: Datacenter Virtualization with vSphere 5 Part 1 and 2
One of the biggest developments in IT infrastructure management is the emergence of server virtualization. Virtualization is well suited for most business applications and is widely in use for all but the most demanding workloads. vSphere 5 is a virtualization software suite that can create virtual counterparts which correspond to, or replace, the physical components of a datacenter. Part One will discuss the physical and virtual relationships between components. VMware products, such as ESXi and vCenter Server are licensed differently depending on their implementation. Factors such as the size of your environment, the resource needs of VMs, and the vSphere features one wishes to utilize will determine license type, configuration, and costs. This course can be used in preparation for the VCP5 exam.
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