Sample syllabus
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COURSE SYLLABUS
for
BUSI 1301
Business Principles
Catalogue Description
A general survey of business functions and activities, including basic history of business, basic economic systems, types of ownership, management, marketing, finance, manufacturing, law and other topics of business operations. Subject matter includes an analysis of the specialized fields within the business organization, career planning as related to the fields, starting your own business and current trends in profit and nonprofit business activities. This is a college transferable course. (5201015104)
Credit : 3 hours
Prerequisites: None
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ADA Statement
Students with disabilities who believe that they need accommodations in this course are encouraged to contact the Disability Services Office at (936) 273-7239; located in Building E, Office 103H as soon as possible to better ensure that such accommodations are implemented in a timely fashion.
IMPORTANT: If you require reasonable accommodations because of a physical, mental or learning disability, please notify the instructor of this course within the first 2 weeks of the term.
REQUIRED MATERIALS
Texts Selected by Individual Professors (Inquire in Bookstore) from the following:
Nickels, W., McHugh, J., & McHugh, S., 2005. Understanding Business, 8th Ed., McGraw-Hill Irwin.
COURSE OUTCOMES
This course is designed to present an overview of business and the business environment in a global context. It will introduce the student to advance study opportunities in business.
After successfully completing this course, the student will:
• Be able to read, comprehend and discuss contemporary business issues.
• Understand the significance of business to the American (domestic) economy and the international economy.
• Enhance his/her ability to prepare and communicate business related activities.
• Examine the foundations of the capitalist economic system while contrasting other forms of national economic organization.
• Apply the marketing concept to goods and services.
• Investigate the role of management and human resource development in organizations.
• Consider the factors of business law and ethical behavior in conducting business.
sEmester / Location / Time
Spring 2009
Bldg. F, Room 306, 10:00am – 10:53am, MWF
Topics
Business Organization and Formation
2. Marketing Goods and Services
Management Information Systems
Accounting and Financial Controls
Business Law
Ethics
Starting a Business
Financing a Business
INSTRUCTOR:
Dr. Marybeth R. Kardatzke-Zipperer
Office: Building F, 341
Phone: 1 (936) 273-7353
Fax: 1 (936) 273-7342
eMail: marybeth@lonestar.edu
I will usually respond to emails within 24 hours. Emails will not be returned: 1) over the weekend, 2) outside of normal business hours, 3) any date classes are not meeting, or 4) when the campus is officially closed for a break. When emailing; include a brief summary of previous correspondence pertaining to the question/situation and always include what course this is regarding, for example: BUSI 1301 – Business Principles. Please limit the use of my Montgomery College email account to questions or matters that need immediate attention.
ADDITIONAL CONTACT INFO:
Interim Dean: Dana Morales
Office: Building F, 355
Phone: 1 (936) 273-7391
dana.a.morales@lonestar.edu
Department Chair: Beth Engel
Office: Building F, 354
Phone: 1 (936) 273-7253
MATERIALS
Supplies:
Required textbook
Internet access
Flash drive
Pocketed folder to keep class papers
How to Access the ECAMPUS
1. Go to
2. Click on “Go to Class”
a. If you have never worked in an eClassroom click on “Preparing for Class” before you continue. Work through this tutorial.
3. Click on “Login”
4. Enter your Username and Password – it is the one you use with “My Records”.
5. Click on our class section number 08_SP_BUSI_1301_41001_Bus Principles
ATTENDANCE EXPECTATIONS
This course will emphasize the development of discussion skills, the ability to work responsibly in a group, and enhancing critical thinking skills. As a result, participation in class discussions and activities is crucial, and students are expected to attend and be prepared for every class session. Being prepared implies that the students review the text and complete any assignments before coming to class.
Students are required to be prompt and to attend class regularly. If a student is late to class he/she should enter the room without causing a disturbance. Role will be called at the beginning of class. Students leaving class early without getting approval prior to the beginning of class will be marked absent.
The instructor will have the option to drop a student from class if the student has been absent for periods equivalent to two weeks of class, and has not provided reasonable and timely explanations. In the event of an absence the student is responsible for meeting with the instructor to determine missed assignments.
If you have a personal or family emergency that prevents you from complying with the attendance policy, explain it to the instructor. All student needs will be dealt with on an individual basis with the student’s interest in mind.
PLAGIARISM/CHEATING POLICY
If you are caught cheating, copying or plagiarizing someone else’s work you will receive an automatic grade of zero for that assignment or test, no exceptions. Carefully document all resources used in preparing your assignments.
WITHDRAWAL POLICY
The instructor will not assume the responsibility for dropping students that have stopped coming to class or are failing the course. Should you decide to drop this course, it is your responsibility to officially withdraw from the course. If you do not officially withdraw before drop date, the grade of “F” will be assigned. I reserve the right to drop students who fail to: attend class, take tests, and/or who fail to submit assignments in a timely manner.
SCANS MATRIX
The U.S. Department of Education Secretary's Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills (SCANS) has researched and listed the skills and competencies that make up the know-how employees will need for success in the workplace. Please click the SCANS hyperlink (in the previous sentence) to see a listing of course skills and competencies.
EVALUATION
IMPORTANT: Late papers & other assignments, which are tardy without previous approval, will not be accepted for a grade.
Class Preparation:
Reading will be required in preparation for each class. Unless a specific assignment is made at the conclusion of class, the “schedule” of text chapters (at end of syllabus) should be followed.
Class Participation:
In order for a student to participate in class – they must first attend class. Therefore this grade is based primarily on the student’s record of class attendance.
Class Participation points will be lost for any of the following behaviors:
1. Being consistently late for class.
2. Walking up to the instructor during lecture to talk, submit exam, etc.
3. Side conversations -- talking with other students while the instructor is speaking about non-course related matters.
4. Unauthorized use of personal electronic devices in class (MP 3 players, IPods, Lap tops, etc.)
5. Cell phones ringing during class.
6. Talking on cell phones during class.
7. Reading non-course related material in class.
8. Doing work from another course during class.
9. Passing notes or playing games.
10. Engaging in behaviors and/or language that most people consider insolent, challenging, rude and/or intimidating.
11. Walking in and out of the room while the class is in session. Use the bathroom before class.
12. Other behaviors as deemed inappropriate by the instructor.
In-Class Assignments:
Class assignments are to be completed and submitted during class. Most assignments will be given on Friday but a few assignments will be given on unscheduled days throughout the semester. Students will not be allowed to make up missed class assignments.
• Collectively (over the entire semester) the class assignments will be worth 100 points.
Tests:
There will be four interim exams. These exams will be given online using our associated Vista (BlackBoard) Classroom. The format for these exams will include multiple choice and true/false questions. Interim tests are arranged to be taken out-of-class. The following rules apply to online examinations:
The student is responsible for knowing when the examination begins and ends.
All examinations will be completed and submitted through our associated eClassroom. Late examinations will not be accepted for a grade.
Discussion of test topics is encouraged but each student is required to individually submit a completed test.
There are no make-up exams. If you miss an exam for whatever reason a grade of zero will be awarded. At the end of the semester the student’s lowest test score will be dropped – this does not apply to the final exam.
Final Exam:
The final will be given in class during the scheduled exam time. Please see posted final exam schedules for the most current listing of your exam time. The format for final exam will include multiple choice and true/false questions. All students must take the final. Failure to take the final exam results in a grade of zero.
GRADING:
Student grades will be based on a numerical system of 0-100. Assignment values this semester are as follows:
| |Total Possible Points |
|Assignment | |
|Test One |100 |
|Test Two |100 |
|Test Three |100 |
|Test Four |100 |
|Final |100 |
|In-Class Assignments |100 |
|Class Participation |50 |
A letter grade will be given for the course based upon the numerical result of the graded items above, and will be awarded as follows:
|Grade |Total Points |
|A |495 - 550 |
|B |440 - 494 |
|C |385 - 439 |
|D |330 - 384 |
|F |329 to 0 |
| |
CLASS CALENDAR OF EVENTS
DATE READING ASSIGNMENT EXERCISE/ASSIGNMENT
January 12 Discuss Syllabus
14 Ch. 1: Managing within the Dynamic Business…
16 Ch. 2: How Economics Affects Business…
19 Martin Luther King Jr. Day – No Classes
21 Continuation of Chapter 2
23 Ch. 3: Competing in Global Markets
26 Continuation of Chapter 3
28 Ch. 4: Demonstrating Ethical Behavior…
30 Continuation of Chapter 4
February 2 Ch. 5: Choosing a Form of Business Ownership
4 Continuation of Chapter 5 Test One: Chapters 1 - 5
6 Ch. 6: Entrepreneurship & Starting a Small Business
9 Continuation of Chapter 6
11 Ch. 7: Management, Leadership, & Employee…
13 Continuation of Chapter 7
16 Ch. 8: Adapting Organizations to Today’s Markets
18 Continuation of Chapter 8
20 Ch. 9: Producing World-Class Goods & Services Test Two: Chapters 6-9
23 Continuation of Chapter 9
25 Ch. 10: Motivating Employees & Building Self-Managed…
27 Continuation of Chapter 10
March 2 Ch. 11: Human Resource Management: Finding…
4 Continuation of Chapter 11
6 Ch. 12: Dealing with Employee-Management Issues…
9-15 Mid-Semester Break – No Classes
16 Continuation of Chapter 12
18 Ch. 13: Marketing: Building Customer Relationships
20 Continuation of Chapter 13 Test Three: Chapters 10-13
23 Ch. 14: Developing & Pricing Products & Services
DATE READING ASSIGNMENT EXERCISE/ASSIGNMENT
25 Continuation of Chapter 14
27 Ch. 15: Distributing Products Quickly & Efficiently
30 Continuation of Chapter 15
April 1 Ch. 16: Using Effective Promotional Techniques
3 Continuation of Chapter 16
6 Ch. 17: Understanding Financial Information & Accounting
8 Continuation of Chapter 17 Test Four: Chapters 14-17
10 Spring Holiday – No Classes
13 Ch. 18: Financial Management
15 Continuation of Chapter 18
17 Ch. 19: Securities markets: Financing & Investing…
20 Continuation of Chapter 19
22 Ch. 20: Understanding Money, Financial Institutions…
24 Continuation of Chapter 20
27 Bonus Ch. D: Managing Your Personal Finances
29 Continuation of Bonus Chapter D
May 1 Continuation of Bonus Chapter D
4 Final Exam, Monday, 10:00am – 11:50am Final Exam: Comprehensive --
Taken on campus in Room 306
IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER THIS SEMESTER
• January 19 Martin Luther King Jr. Day – No Classes
• February 1 Last day to file for May graduation
• February 19 District Conference Day – No Classes
• March 9-15 Spring Break – No classes
• April 6: Last day to drop and receive “W” by 4:00pm
NOTE: The instructor will not resume the responsibility for dropping students that have stopped coming to class or are failing the course. Should you decide to drop this course, it is your responsibility to officially withdraw from the course. If you do not officially withdraw before drop date, the grade of "F" will be assigned.
• April 10-12 Spring Holiday – No classes
• May 4-10 Finals Week
• May 8-9 Commencement
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