Fundamentals of Business

BUS-100-40396 : Syllabus

Business 100 is a fundamentals of business course that includes a survey of economics, finance and accounting, international business, business communication, entrepreneurship, marketing and management.  The course objectives include:

1. To understand and practice business in context, and to be able to remember and use those principals so as to better function in business.

2. To help you succeed in business and in life.
3. To help you understand yourself and other people better.
4. To become familiar with “cutting-edge” business, finance and economic trends.
5. To experience the financial and investment components of a business

Textbook Information:  

Cengage microsite with SAC Student Discount:

BUS 100: http://www.cengagebrain.com/course/2283269

BUSN, 10th Edition

Marcella Kelly; Chuck Williams
ISBN-10: 1-337-11669-6
ISBN-13: 978-1-337-11669-5

Meet Your Instructor, Professor Gabriel Shweiri: https://rsccd.instructure.com$WIKI_REFERENCE$/pages/instructor-contact

Course Syllabus: 

This course syllabus has a fairly simple structure.

The 16 week course is broken into "quarters". Each 4 week quarter has 4 modules that are 1 week each. The first 3 modules have required reading relevant to the week's course work, one assignment, one discussion, and a short quiz covering that material. The fourth week will have a test covering the material from the previous 3 weeks of that quarter.

Take a look at the table below to see the overall structure, requirements, and point scale for the entire course. For details on the subject matter of each module, open each module as they become available. They will have the details of that week's topics and work.

If you have any questions, please contact me via email. shweiri_gabriel@sac.edu

DISCUSSION BOARD FORUMS

During each of the Modules of the course we will conduct on-line discussions. I will post questions and topics that relate to the module.  During the week of each Module please join in on the discussions. There will be 150 points available for the discussions. Your points will be based on the content you provide during the discussion and the number of times you post. You should have a minimum two posts per Module containing substantial content.  One post should be your thoughts about the topic and question.  The other post should be a relevant comment about another student’s post.  The posts must be made during the week we are covering that Module. Neither inappropriate language nor personal attacks on classmates will be tolerated.  Remember, be professional.

 The forums are a great place to get to know each other and make contacts.  One of your goals for the semester should be to network with as many students in the class as you can.

DROPPING THE CLASS OR BEING DROPPED FROM CLASS

The official start date for this course is February 8th. If you decide to drop the course, you should officially withdraw. Do not just stop participating, for that may result in an “F” grade. Any student who cannot continue a course has an obligation to officially withdraw through the Admissions Office. Students officially withdrawing from this course will receive a “W” grade if the withdrawal is by November 19, 2017.  According to the grading policy, withdrawing from this course after this date requires that the student receive a letter grade other than a “W” by the instructor.

If you participate at all throughout the semester I will NOT drop you from the class. That means you may receive a poor grade if you stop taking tests and just fade away. 

 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 or active enrollment. A student may be dropped for non participation if they have missed in excess of 10% of the total course activities including but not limited to class attendance, discussions, assessments, etc. Under extenuating circumstances, a student may be reinstated by the instructor.

ACADEMIC HONESTY POLICY

Students at Santa Ana College are expected to be honest and forthright in their academic endeavors.  To falsify the results of one’s research, to steal the words or ideas of another, or to cheat on an examination, corrupts the essential process by which knowledge is advanced.  Academic dishonesty is seen as an intentional act of fraud, in which a student seeks to claim credit for the work or efforts of another without authorization, or uses unauthorized materials or fabricated information in any academic exercise.  We consider academic dishonesty to include forgery of academic documents, intentionally impeding or damaging the academic work of others, assisting other students in act of dishonesty or coercing students into acts of dishonesty. 

ACADEMIC ACCOMMODATION STATEMENT

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 U-103 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.