Fundamentals of Business Syllabus

 

Course Syllabus:  Bus100 Fall 2018.pdf

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Course Description:  

Business 100 is a fundamental of business course that includes a survey of marketing, management, production, accounting, finance and economics and how they interrelate in the global business environment that exists today.

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Student Learning Objectives:  

Communication Skills: Students will be able to incorporate the terminology used in the business environment to understand the workings of business and communicate more effectively with others in the work place.

Thinking and Reasoning: Students will learn how to apply course content in identifying functional areas of business and their interrelationships, to enhance their selected business career path.

Careers: Students will be able to identify business career path opportunities and the requirements to succeed in the career. 

COURSE GOALS/OBJECTIVES

Assist the students in obtaining an understanding of business concepts in order to establish a foundation of business knowledge. The course objectives include:

1. Define & evaluate the different forms of business ownership.
2. Describe marketing techniques & strategies used in business.
3. Demonstrate understanding of various business management styles.
4. Demonstrate understanding of the role of ethics in business.
5. Demonstrate understanding of the legal environment and its effects on business.
6. Describe the role of finance & accounting in business management.
7. Describe the role of business in the social context.
8. To help you succeed in business and in life.
9. To help you understand yourself and other people better.

 

LEARNING OUTCOMES

Communication Skills: Students will be able to incorporate the terminology used in the business environment to understand the workings of business and communicate more effectively with others in the work place.

Thinking and Reasoning: Students will learn how to apply course content in identifying functional areas of business and their interrelationships, to enhance their selected business career path.

Careers: Students will be able to identify business career path opportunities and the requirements to succeed in the career. 

COURSE REQUIREMENTS

You MUST:

1. Have the Text Book or access it on-line.
2. Have & know how to use Microsoft Word, PowerPoint & Excel &/or Adobe PDF creator.
3. Have an email address & access to high speed internet. Computers are available in the ACC (A106) & the library for your use.
4. Complete the Exams.
5. Complete the Assignments.
6. Participate in the Class Discussions.
7. Complete the Career Project.
8. Submit your work on time.
9. Email address that you check regularly.
10. Be familiar with Canvas.

Textbook Information:  

BUSN, 8th Edition

Marcella Kelly; Chuck Williams

 

Module/Week	Reading/Project Due	Assignment		Discussion	Quiz or Test	Points
1-    8/27/18	Intro			X		20
2-    9/3/18	Chapter 7			X		20
3-    9/10/18	Chapter 1 & 2	X		X		20
4-    9/17/18	Chapter 3 & 4	X		X		20
5-    9/24/18	Individual Project	X				60
					Test 1	50
6-    10/1/18	Chapter 5 & 6	X		X		20
7-    10/8/18	Chapter 8	X		X		20
8-    10/15/18	Chapter 9	X		X		20
					Test 2 Mid-term	50
9-    10/22/18	Chapter 10	X	X			20
10- 10/29/18	Chapter 11	X	X			20
11- 11/5/18	Chapter 12 & 13	X	X			20
12- 11/12/18					Test 3	100
13- 11/19/18	Chapter 14 & 15	X	X			20
14- 11/26/18	Crowd Funding Project Due					200
15- 12/3/18	Group Projects	X	X			60
16- 12/10/18					Final Exam	100
All 16 Weeks / Participation					Course Participation	160
	Total Possible Points					1000
Grading Scale	A=90%     B=80 to 89%     C=70 to 79%     D=60 to 69%     F=below 60%

PROJECTS

There will be one (1) project required during the semester. It will usually entail some creative thinking on your part. The project is worth 200 points and will be graded within 1 week of submission. The project is due no later than the deadline posted on Canvas.

PARTICIPATION

Each class meeting will consist of class discussions about current events, business issues, and class topics for the week based on the chapter readings. In addition, there will be in class group activities. Your participation in the class discussions and group activities will be worth 100 points. This means attendance and action are essential to earning points. You can’t earn points if you aren’t in class!

INDIVIDUAL PROJECT: Crowd Funding Project

This project will help you clarify, concentrate and maintain focus on your personal business plan for success. The project is worth 200 points and will be discussed in greater detail on the 3^rd week of class in order to give you sufficient time to complete the work.

COURSE TEXTBOOKS

This year we are using a new text book which you can read or purchase in many different formats. Hard copies can be purchased from the bookstore. In addition, you can purchase an electronic copy or hard copy from the publisher. If you purchase a hard copy from the publisher you will have access to the electronic textbook for 2 weeks. Check it out early so you are prepared for the start of the semester. You choose the best option for you. 

Publisher site: www.cengagebrain.com/micro/SACBusinessCourses (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.

CANVAS

All course materials, including the orientation packet, review handouts, and essay questions will be posted on Canvas. All required information will be available on Canvas so you must have internet access.  Canvas can be accessed at: https://rsccd.instructure.com/

SUBMISSION OF WORK

All documents submitted for grading must be submitted under the following guidelines:

1. Documents must be submitted in class.
2. Documents must be created using Microsoft Office (.doc, .xls, .ppt) or PDF (.pdf)
3. Documents will NOT be graded that are created in any other format other than that listed above.
4. Documents must be submitted on or before the deadline time & date.
5. No documents will be accepted which are sent in via email or after the deadlines.
6. Documents containing text language will NOT be graded (e.g. “i” is not a word!)

HONESTY POLICY

This course allows you to utilize resources available to you to complete the coursework. Be sure to site any online sources or material you use for your assignments (e.g. website, author, date). The work you submit should be your own and a student found cheating on any exam or assignment will receive no credit for that exam or assignment. A second instance of cheating will result in further disciplinary action. See Academic Honesty Policy in the Catalog.

EMAIL ADDRESS

It is essential that your email address be correctly posted on Canvas. Confirm & update your email address in Canvas & WebAdvisor if necessary.  If your email requires acceptance of my information in order for me to communicate with you…YOU MUST make this work. I will not spend time becoming an accepted email address for your account.

CELL PHONES

To insure consideration for all of us turn cell phones OFF while in class. DO NOT text during class.  If you use your cell phone during class (unless you have permission) you will have 2 options – I will take the phone or you will be asked to leave class for the remainder of the day. Should this become a persistent problem I will ask you to leave class for 2 class meetings and refer you to the Dean of Students.

INSTRUCTOR’S CONTACT INFORMATION

E-mail: Solares_Elizabeth@sac.edu thru Canvas

Email messages will be answered within 24 hours. Weekend contact will be based on my on-line access. If you have general questions about Canvas operations or course content, please post a question in the discussion board, as students are encouraged to answer each other’s questions.

DROPPING A CLASS

Last day to drop a class	Sept. 9, 2018
Last Day to Add (add code required)	Sept. 9, 2018
Last Drop Date with 'W'	Nov. 18, 2018
Last Drop Date without 'W'	Sept. 9, 2018
Last Date to get Refund	Sept. 9, 2018

SAC has instituted new policies regarding the number of times you may retake a course. You may retake a class twice if you have received a D, F or W for a grade. In order to retake a class for the 3^rd and final time you will need to meet with a counselor prior to being allowed to register for the class. Please check the school Catalog or website for further information.

ATTENDANCE & PARTICIPATION

Attendance & participation are very important, as the lecture notes are the primary source for test questions. It is the student’s responsibility to withdraw officially from a course. However, because of enrollment demand a student may be dropped by the instructor when not appearing at the first class meeting or not participating in the first course activity designated to account for active enrollment. A student may be dropped for non-participation if they have missed an excess of 10% of the total course activities including, but not limited to class attendance, discussions, assessments, etc.

ACCOMMODATIONS FOR DISABILITIES

Your success in this course is important to me. Santa Ana College and I are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for all individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability that may have some impact on your ability to do well in this course, I encourage you to speak with me as soon as possible. Also, please contact Disabled Student Programs & Services so that we can all collaborate on your classroom accommodations in a timely manner. DSP&S is located in vl-203 and their phone number is (714) 564-6264. The DSP&S office requires documentation of your disability in order to receive reasonable accommodations. If you do not have documentation they will work with you to acquire it. I look forward to supporting you to meet your learning goals.

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 ***This syllabus is subject to change at the discretion of the instructor***

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