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Home  Programs and Courses Course Descriptions COURSE DESCRIPTIONS MFC 101 Introduction to Computers and Information Systems (3) Provides a general introduction to computers and data processing in the organizational environment, and serves as a basis for all subsequent data-processing courses. Topics include basic concepts of computer organization, data representation, problem-solving methodology, data communications, business information systems, sample program exercises, and functional role of persons associated with the industry. (Formerly MFC 115.) LEC MFC 118 Microcomputer Applications 1 (3) This course focuses on the use and mastery of basic computer software as it applies to the business environment. An overview of computers in general, as well as specific hands-on self directed exercises in three basic software applications for processing (MSWord),spreadsheets (MSExcel) and presentation graphics (MSPowerpoint) will be covered. Computer based projects in a Windows environment form a significant protion of the student's grade. Students are expected to have general computer capabilities,including the ability to download from the internet. (Formerly MFC 101 & CS 101) MFC 130 Aviation Ground School: Private Pilot (2) An aviation ground school course preparing students for the FAA written exam for private pilots. Topics covered include aircraft systems, instruments, and performance; meteorology, navigation, and communications; and emergency procedures, airports and complex aircraft systems. This course does not include flight training, FAA written exam or FAA exam fee. Students must make arrangements to take the exam on their own. MFC 132 Java Script (1) An introduction to this English based, script, platform-neutral, object-oriented, and secure programming language. The course will introduce the Java applet, and include the standard Java class libraries and stand-alone applications. Previous programming knowledge is highly recommended. MFC 141 Dietary Supplements (1) This course will review the history of dietary supplements. Topics that will be covered include the various forms, doses, claimed uses, and possible adverse effects of the most popular dietary supplements. The possible underlying mechanisms will be critiqued. Populations that may be benefited or harmed will be identified. After completing the course, the student will be able to judge health claims and assess risks with the most popular dietar supplements. Students will be evaluated by an online multiple choice test for each supplement and a short review of a supplement not covered or more details on one present. MFC 146 Introduction to C++ (3) An introduction to practical, real-world applications of C++ programming and the theory of object-oriented design for Windows. The course will cover templates, multiple inheritance, C++ streams, exception handling and other C++ programming topics. Previous programming knowledge is highly recommended. MFC 149 Visual Basic (3) This is an event-driven programming course taught through the Visual Basic (6.0) environment. It is expected that the student will not only gain an understanding of programming but also how to use it it in the context of a graphical user interface, such as Windows 95 or 98. Since Windows programs often share information this programming language becomes very useful when creating macros and adding programming enhancements. MFC 209 Introduction to Local Area Networks (1) This course introduces the fundamentals of local area networks (LAN's). Specific emphasis is placed on the terminology, current technologies, research, and general understanding of how a LAN functions. Students are presented with current office situations and how LAN technology functions as an integral part in business office solutions. The course is designed to take the magic out of networking so students understand how things operate behind the scenes and feel comfortable when dealing with LAN technologies. MFC 211 Programming for the Web II (3) Prerequisite: MFC 215 (Formerly MFC 210) This course covers two important web technologies: Active Server Pages (ASP) and Common Gateway Interface (CGI). ASP is a MS technology that creates dynamic and interactive web pages. ASP topics covered include server side vs. client side scripting, information exchange over the web, variables and control statements. CGI is a cross platform, language independent, and widely used web technology in ecommerce. CGI application development and integrating databases with the web using CGI will be covered. MFC 213 LINUX (3) This course teaches the basics of Linux including installation and configuration. Students will learn to use Linus to employ the following Linux services: FTP, NFS, SLIP/PPP, Samba, Apache Web Server and Print Services. Students will also learn the basics of system administration including: security, user management, and system management including files and directories. MFC 214 Programming in Perl (3) This course offers an introduction to Perl, a programming language that is widely used to translate data from one format to another and to generate dynamic web pages. No previous programming experience is required. Topics include lists and hashes, loops, regular expressions, file and data handling, references, subroutines, modules, and an introduction to CGI. We will use free Perl software for Windows computers. No software purchase is required. MFC 215 Programming for the Web I (3) Students apply HTML and JavaScript to create web sites employing the principles of usability engineering and information architecture. Topics include creation of web page features, ftp, accessibility, usability, information design, and the graphic design of web pages. The course also includes introductions to cascading style sheets (CSS), dynamic HTML, and JavaScript. The Windows software used includes Textpad, WSFTP, MS IE, and Netscape. Students DO NOT need to purchase software because all required software is included on the textbook's CD-ROM. (Formerly MFC 210) MFC 218 Microcomputer Applications II (3) Prerequisite: MFC 118 or equivalent. Provides an introduction to relational database management concepts and their applications in business settings. The course also includes discussion of settings and spreadsheet macro concepts. Students will be expected to complete a series of projects using Excel in a Windows environment. LEC MFC 250 Introduction to Health Care in the United States (3) Introduction to the structure and process of health care in the United States, as well as critical policy issues the system confronts. Topics include the historical development of the health-care system; types of facilities, services, agencies, and personnel that constitute the system; levels of health-service intervention and special problems of high-risk populations, and responses to each by the health-care system; quality-control activities; and critical health-policy dilemmas that health-care administrators face. LEC MFC 274 Applied Marketing Techniques (3) This course allows students to apply a broad mix of marketing actions and techniques to real world situations. Instruction includes in-depth review of how to establish a marketing plan, the marketing methods available to achieve corporate goals, and the creative process employed to communicate to the targeted market. LEC MFC 301 Introduction to Telecommunications (3) Surveys the discipline of telecommunications in today's deregulated environment for current or prospective managers of telephone and data communications systems. Topics include fundamental voice and data concepts; network design; customer-premise equipment and central office equipment; modes of transmission; marketing and regulations issues; management of systems; future directions. No prior technical background required. LEC MFC 303 Intermediate Data Communications and Networks (3) Prerequisite: MFC 301 or permission of instructor Analysis of the methodologies and components used in communicating voice and data information by means of digital signals. Topics include fundamental concepts; characters and codes; communication lines, fiber optics, and satellite communications; terminals, modems, and interfaces; protocols; local area and packet networks; network design, devices, and management. LEC MFC 305 Digital Internetworking (3) Analyzes the emerging technologies used in today's networks, with emphasis on theory, design, and practical applications. Topics include Digital Technology, TI, Frame Relay, ISDN, and ATM, and applying them to multiprotocol networks. Indepth study of the equipment that comprises a network, including high-speed multiplexers, routers, FRADS, and switches. LEC MFC 307 Intermediate Local Area Networking (3) Prerequisite: MFC 218 or MFC 303 or permission of instructor Focuses on the products, problems, and trends involved in designing, implementing, and maintaining PC-based local area networks (LANs) for distributed application processing. Students will learn concepts and techniques that will enable them to become qualified participants in LAN projects. LEC MFC 308 Telecommunications Management (3) Prerequisite: MFC 301 Exposes students to various elements of telecommunications management, ranging from "selling" the project internally to vendor selection, RFP composition, project implementation, and management of the system after installation. This course encourages development of basic analytical skills, including problem diagnosis, financial analysis, and overall project development. Strong writing skills are helpful. LEC MFC 310 Project Analysis and Design (3) Prerequisites: MFC 101, MFC 118, or permission of instructor Introduces business systems analysis. Topics include project initiation; preliminary and detailed investigation and analysis; design of systems I/0; file design; systems processing; controls. The laboratory segment focuses on the use of these tools and techniques to develop the system life cycle and prepare feasibility reports, walk-through exercises, system approval, and follow-up; and the use of CASE tools to supplement the required test material. LEC MFC 312 Database Management Systems (3) Prerequisites: MFC 101, or MFC 118, and at least a one-semester course in a Programming language, or permission of instructor Examines fundamental database concepts and architecture, with an emphasis on commercially available systems. Topics include critical evaluation of important implementation issues, approaches, and alternatives in a relational database environment. Projects will be completed using the university mainframe computers; however, multiple platform experimentation will be assigned to provide background in available software, such as ORACLE. Database languages include SQL, QMF, and subsequent Query languages implemented on specific systems. LEC MFC 318 Microcomputer Applications 111 (3) Prerequisite: MFC 218 or equivalent Provides advanced-level studies in the design and implementation of computer applications based on relational database management systems. The course will be focused on systems theory design and programming in a Windows-based DBMS language. Topics include design methodologies, application generation, and interface with other Windows-based programs using Access. Students will prepare, design, and implement several projects to cover all major issues. LEC MFC 330 Entrepreneurship and the Small Business (3) Examination of main characteristics of effective small-business operations. Skills and characteristics of the entrepreneur; forms of ownership; location, financing, organization, supervision, and marketing. (Formerly MFC 334.) LEC MFC 331 Financial Controls for Small Business (3) Examines basic accounting practices and tax issues, emphasizing applications for small businesses. Purpose, design, and use of various financial documents; costs and inventory controls; creation and use of financial statements; tax liability and consequences; forms of revenue, costs, depreciation, and investments; daily operations; and tax planning. LEC MFC 332 Paralegal Principles and Procedures (4) Designed for employed paralegals or other legal workers or students interested in becoming paralegals. Students will learn skills necessary to increase billable hours and productivity. The course covers legal analytical research and writing, using legal terminology, professional legal writing of interoffice memos, civil pleadings, and discovery motions. Other topics covered will be Evidence Preservation, Interviewing and Investigation, Introduction to Torts, Contracts, and Criminal Law, Rules of Civil and Appellate Procedure, and Rules of Ethics for Paralegals. LEC MFC 334 Legal Research & Writing (1) Prerequisite: MFC 332 or permission of instructor Students will learn to independently conduct thorough law library research and draft memorandums of law on a variety of legal issues. The focus will be on proficient legal analytical research and writing. Students will draft seven memorandums of law, each one more complex, which they should be able to use as professional writing samples. LEC MFC 335 The Small Business Plan and Sources of Capital (2) Components of a business plan for launching or expanding small businesses. Communicate a detailed description of the entrepreneurial idea, develop methodologies used in strategic planning, locate and evaluate various types of capital sources for financing a small business( e.g. bank financing, investors, agency financing, and customer/employee financing), and construct a formal business plan. LEC MFC 336 Basic Bankruptcy (3) The course will cover the basics of bankruptcy law as an introductory bankruptcy manual for legal assistants. The scope of the course ranges from detailed procedural aspects of common bankruptcy litigation practice to the policy and history behind the bankruptcy law. The course will describe the differences of each chapter of bankruptcy code, the impact of the substantive rights and duties of the parties within each chapter, along with appropriate procedures and deadlines to protect such rights. Also covered will be an analysis of basic litigation issues such as stay relief, avoidance actions, dismissals, nondischargeables and confirmation matters. Students will draft the basic court documents, Chapter 7, 13 and I I petitions as well as basic bankruptcy litigation complaints. LEC MFC 337 Promoting the Small Business (1) Small businesses usually require promotional strategies different from those used in promoting larger ventures. This course examines the market characteristics of various types of small businesses, and strategies that may be effective in promoting customer acceptance of their products and services. LEC MFC 338 Marketing Strategies (3) Learn the fundamentals of developing an effective marketing plan, profile your target market, analyze your competition, differentiate and position your product/service, understand the market's decision-making process, develop effective distribution and communication strategies, and understand buyer behavior and how to improve sales performance. LEC MFC 339 Legal Issues for the Small Business (1) Legal issues in forming, operating, and closing down a small business, with focus on the primary question. What type of legal issue should be used? C and S corporations, general and limited partnerships, sole proprietorship, joint ventures, and professional corporations. Risk and liability, legal and tax consequences, estate planning, and other considerations. LEC MFC 340 Business Issues for Women and Minorities (1) A mini-course which offers women and minorities comprehensive business start-up information. Includes information for new owners, funding sources, special opportunities and guest speakers on pertinent topics. SEM MFC 341 Interviewing Techniques for Personnel Administrators (1) Types of interviewing (structured and nonstructured, stress, single, group, etc.) and their uses in hiring, evaluation, termination, and other day to day areas of personnel administration; legal and ethical restrictions on questioning; exercises emphasize practical skills. LEC MFC 342 Performance Appraisal (1) Nature, rationale, and methods of implementing various types of systems used in evaluating and recording the performance of the employee; systems examined range from numerical rating scales to management by objective-based systems; performance versus developmental appraisals; exercises in developing and testing various systems. LEC MFC 343 Grievance Administration (1) Employee grievance and grievance procedure within the framework of personnel policy; grievance investigation; how to argue a case and to write a response; steps within a grievance; union and nonunion procedures; case studies and exercises in writing and answering grievances. LEC MFC 344 Personnel Records System (1) Designed to assist personnel staff in determining which types of records should be maintained in developing appropriate records-maintenance systems; medical records; references and reference checking; legal requirements and restrictions, including right of access; computer-based records systems. LEC MFC 345 Compensation Administration (1) Overview of wage and salary administration for persons seeking a general knowledge of the field; job analysis, pricing, salary, and benefit structure; emphasis on writing job descriptions and on locating sources of salary information. LEC MFC 346 Diversity in the Workplace (1) Explores the changing demographics of the work force, and strategies by which the potentials of diversity can be realized toward individual and organizational goals. Examines the process of change, change styles, and methods of encouraging change; conflict and conflict resolution; cultural bias and methods of managing the organizational assets that exist in individual and group differences. LEC MFC 347 OSHA-On-the-Job Safety Programs (1) Concepts, issues, and approaches to occupational safety; federal and state regulations; legal and ethical responsibilities of industry; inspections; organization of safety committees; safety awareness and training programs. LEC MFC 348 Benefits Administration (1) Overview and approaches to the design and administration of employee benefits programs, including statutory benefits (unemployment, workers' compensation, disability, and social security), life and health insurance, pay for time not worked, retirement plans. Assessment of costs and impact for the employer and employee; communicating benefits information to employees. LEC MFC 354 Regulation in the Health-Care Environment (3) The New York State health-care industry is one of the most regulated employers in the United States. Regulations permeate and control the entire system: hospitals; long-term care facilities; home health agencies; physicians, nurses, and care givers; insurance companies; ambulatory care facilities; and others. How a provider or facility functions and what services can be provided are determined by regulation or through the regulatory processes presented from the perspective of both the Department of Health and the specific providers. LEC MFC 355 Health-Care Data and Its Uses (1) Focuses on the varieties of information and data maintained by the health-care industry, and on how data analysis may be used to provide new insights and measurements from such perspectives as quality, need, usage, benefits, and cost. LEC MFC 356 Third-Party Reimbursement (1) Policies and practices of third-party payers, their influence and impact on health-care economics, and the delivery of services within health-care facilities. LEC MFC 357 Medical Ethics and Substitute Decision Making (1) Examines the everyday ethical problems faced by medical staff and family members, particularly in terminal cases. Students become familiar with legal documents and issues-health-care proxies, "do not resuscitate" orders, living wills, guardianships, and powers of attorney-related to the incompetent or unconscious hospitalized patient. LEC MFC 358 Leadership Issues for Health-Care Professionals (3) Study of leadership issues designed to assist health-care professionals in personal development through the understanding of the issues that affect their ability to complete tasks, prepare for the future, and motivate associates to perform up to their ability. LEC MFC 359 Integration of Leadership Skills and Total Quality Management (3) Examination of contemporary issues facing management and administration in a changing and expanding health-care environment. How to integrate and apply learned leadership skills in a total quality management concept. LEC MFC 361 Managed Care-Impact on Health Delivery System (2) This course will introduce and define managed care as it relates to each component of the health-care delivery system. It is designed to be highly interactive; representatives of various agencies of the delivery system share their perspectives and experience. It is intended for clinicians, managers, and supervisors in health-care organizations. LEC MFC 365 Basic Real Estate Law (1) This course will cover the basics of real estate law with emphasis on New York State real estate law and include the practice and custom of real estate law in WNY. Students will learn the key issues in representing the parties to a real estate transaction, the buyer, the seller, and the bank. The course will provide a practical approach to understanding real estate transactions. Students will draft the basic real estate documents, as well as basic real estate litigation complaints. LEC MFC 421 Advanced Purchasing Strategies (3) Focuses on advanced purchasing techniques. Topics include cost and price analysis, the role of the buyer, international purchasing, the Robinson-Patman Act and other regulations, manual procedures, and computerized systems. LEC MFC 422 Fundamentals of Contract Management (3) Provides an introduction to contract management, with an emphasis on contract formation and other aspects of the pre-award phase. Topics include contract development and contract award, primary contracting agencies and authorities, types of contracts, special contracting situations, bids, negotiation, and award controversies. LEC MFC 423 Preparation and Negotiation of Contracts for Government and the Private Sector (3) Examines the principles and processes of contract negotiation in government and the private sector, from establishment of source selection plan, solicitation, proposal preparation, and evaluation, through contract award. Topics include the importance of objectives and thorough preparation, effective negotiation strategies and tactics, players and roles, conventions and ethics, contract adjustment, and other post-award actions. Utilizes case studies and exercises to develop planning and negotiation skills. LEC MFC 424 Law of Procurement for Government and the Private Sector(3) Analyzes not only the laws that regulate procurement in the public and private sector, such as the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) and Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), but also those that regulate business relationships that arise from contractual agreements. Provides an overview of the legal basis and policy implications of the government's authority to enter into contracts for the acquisition of goods and services. Topics include contract types, methods of contracting, remedies for unsuccessful offers, contract modifications, terminations, inspection, acceptance and warranty, claims, and remedies. Social goals of the federal procurement law are contrasted with the utilization and substitution of the UCC. LEC MFC 425 Logistics and Distribution Management (3) Focuses on the transportation of supplies to the producer and from the producer to the consumer. Topics include warehousing, physical distribution, inventory control, transportation logistics, and newer types of inventory systems designed for more effective cost control. LEC MFC 426 Production Planning (3) Examines plant location and layout, machine and workforce capacities, and other factors involved in production design. Topics include approaches used in production planning and timing, and their integration with the managerial objectives of the firm; and concepts used by engineers to measure and improve productivity, including job analysis, project management, and quality control. LEC MFC 427 Contract Price Analysis (3) Provides an overview of various approaches to cost/price analysis and their roles in government acquisitions. Topics include quantitative methods of analyzing and forecasting costs, pricing practices and theory used by private industry, analysis of direct and indirect costs, the use of weighted guidelines, fact-finding and negotiation techniques, the Truth in Negotiations Act, cost accounting standards, and special-pricing problems. LEC MFC 428 Contract Administration: Post-Award (3) Focuses on issues that affect the administration of government contracts from the time of award through closeout. Topics include contract interpretation; risk allocation; changes, delays~ and adjustments; differing site conditions; inspection; -acceptance; warranties; disputes; payment; and discharge decisions, with specific reference to mental-health patients, children, and the elderly. LEC MFC 450 Strategic Planning and Budgeting for Health-Care Departments (3) Strategic planning and budgeting with emphasis on the department within the health-care facility, as well as on the relationship of the departmental plan and budget to that of the organization as a whole. Topics include stages in the development of a strategic plan; factors to be considered; how the plan may be presented, implemented, and revised; the relation of planning to budgeting; and the budget cycle and its components. LEC MFC 451 Human Resources Issues for Health-Care Managers (3) Introduction to the management of human resources for clinicians and supervisors of health-care units. Key course components include leadership principles and styles, motivational theory, communication skills, counseling and corrective action, performance appraisal, management of change, work groups and labor relations, etc. The course emphasizes the application of theory to practical day-to-day supervision in the workplace. Roundtable discussions by participants facilitate sharing of health-care management experiences. (Formerly MFC 351) LEC MFC 452 Quality Management in Health Care (3) Introduction to the basic components of a quality-management program within the health-care industry. Lecture, discussion, case studies, and projects develop familiarity with the principles of quality management interventions applicable to settings ranging from individual departments to small health-related businesses. Emphasis on implementing team concepts to foster customer-oriented health-care systems. (Formerly MFC 352) LEC MFC 499 Independent Study (1-16) Designed for adult students who wish to work independently under the direction of a faculty member on a special academic problem or project that cannot be undertaken through a regular departmental independent study course (e.g. APY 499). To enroll in MFC 499, the student must obtain approval of a member of the university faculty or an approved adjunct faculty member willing to oversee the project, and must submit a written outline of the proposed course of study for approval by MFC staff. For details, application forms, and deadlines, contact Millard Fillmore College at (716) 829-3131. TUT |
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