2019-3 MGMT1014O FUNDAMENTALS OF MANAGEMENT
MGMT 1014 is a required three credit course for all students completing their associate's degree program in business science. It is also necessary for transfer to bachelor's programs within the faulty of management and social Sciences. This is an Introductarty course, dealing with the managerial functions known as planning, organizing, leading and controllong. It speaks to management principles , with universal application to profit and not- for- profit organizations. Effort is made to adopt the course to suit local realities in Belize and the Caribbean.
Course Coordinator: Dr. Gilroy Middleton Jr.
2019-3 PHIL1014O ETHICS
This class is required for all University of Belize students. It includes an introduction to selected ethical systems, with an emphasis on social, moral, environmental, legal and biomedical issues. This course will provide students with the foundation necessary to evaluate, analyze, and respond to ethical issues in our society and in the global village. Students will be provided with “rational tools” that they will find useful in making sound moral or ethical choices in their respective professional fields.
Course Coordinator: Xunan Quetzal
2019-3 PSYC1014O INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY
This three hour credit course is designed to expose students to the field of psychology. As an introductory course, it addresses the basic principles and concepts of/and provides an overview of the field of psychology. Throughout this course is an emphasis in developing an understanding of psychology as the science of cognition and human behavior. Special attention is given to providing a general understanding of the affective, behavioral and cognitive processes of human behavior. Topics surveyed include but are not limited to research methodology, consciousness, motivation, learning, cognition, physiology, personality theories, and human development. It also explores the application of psychological principles and concepts to business, social and personal life in Belize.
Course Coordinator: Xunan Quetzal
2019-3 RSCH2014O RESEARCH METHODS
This three-credit course will introduce students to the basic concepts, theories, methods and the major steps involved in conducting a research study. The areas covered include: the research process and the structure of the enquiry process; different methods of observation and data collection; techniques for analyzing and presenting data and writing the research report. As a result of familiarizing the student with various research approaches, he/she will apply this knowledge to the Belizean society in a course project.
Course Coordinator: Lynmara Rosado
2019-3 SOCL1014O INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY
This course introduces students to the study of sociological perspectives, issues and concepts. Topics include: nature of the study of sociology; perspectives and scientific methods for the study of society; the methods of sociological research; socialization; culture, race and ethnicity; major social institutions.
Course Coordinator: Lynmara Rosado