Instructor -
Phone - 328.2111 ext. 215
www.montcalm.cc.mi.us/jamesbrown
jamesb@montcalm.edu
Spring 2003
BUSN-135 Introduction to Business
Text: Ferrell,
Use of the Textbook
The textbook
represents an important resource to the student. It is the responsibility of
the student to read assigned materials and chapters to be incorporated into
class discussions. Additional materials and reading should be expected
throughout the course.
Course Description:
This course provides an overview
of American free enterprise and its functions and the role of business as an
institution in society from both a historical and contemporary perspective.
Topics include business organization, management, marketing, finance, legal and
regulatory environment, and global opportunities.
Special Accommodations:
Any students who require specific
accommodations must contact me during the first week of class so I may arrange
to appropriately meet your needs.
Attendance:
A student is
responsible for completion of all projects and tests.
If a student misses
a class he or she is responsible to make up the missed lecture and lab time on
their own time.
If a student misses
a test, he or she may reschedule within seven (7) days, but will receive no
better grade than a B.
Students whose
absence level exceeds 20% of classes met, will be considered "not in regular
attendance."
Withdraw Policy:
After the regular
drop/add period students will have the opportunity to withdraw no later than
March 25th. Students will be given a withdraw either passing or failing based
on the current grade and completion of assignments. Withdraw must be initiated
by the student.
Late Assignments:
Assignments that
are turned in late will be reduced by 5 percent for each day they are late
without exception.
Assignments are due
at the beginning of class on the day they are due.
Assignments will
not be accepted after seven (7) days past the date they are due.
Plagiarism:
Plagiarism is
defined in the student catalog and considered a very serious matter. Evidence
of this academic indiscretion will be considered grounds for removal from this
class with a failing grade.
Electronic Devices:
The use of cellular
telephones and paging devices during the class is not acceptable and should be
turned off if brought to class. I also request that you do not use any type of
recording device during the class sessions. You may be asked to leave the class
for failing to comply with these simple requests.
Course Requirements
Tests:
There will be a
total of three tests administered throughout the class. The test may include multiple
formats including but not limited to objective (T/F, Multiple choice) and
written essay. The penalty for missing a test is outlined above in the section
titled Attendance.
Quizzes:
Six quizzes will be
administered throughout the course. These will be administered at the beginning
of class only. Students arriving late for class will not be eligible to take
the quiz.
Business Portfolio:
A business
portfolio will be developed throughout the semester. This is a personal
portfolio of your understanding what constitutes critical issues for
contemporary businesses.
Research and Presentation:
Two short research
papers will be written about topics regarding business which interest you.
These can relate directly to issues covered in the chapter or outside the scope
of the book. Each research paper will be five (5) pages in length and should
site a minimum of three (3) sources. Sources can be found using books,
journals, or from the Internet. Sources MUST conform to appropriate research
criteria, thus they must include Author, publication date, source, publisher
etc. This will be discussed further in class. If you are not sure, consult with
the instructor. The first paper will be due at mid-semester and the final paper
will be due the week before the last class.
|
Requirement |
Percentage |
|
Tests (3) |
50 |
|
Quizzes (6) |
10 |
|
Business
Portfolio |
15 |
|
Research with
presentation (2) |
25 |
Grades will be recognized at the following standards:
|
A-, A |
90, 95 |
|
B-, B, B+ |
80, 84, 87 |
|
C-, C, C+ |
70, 74, 77 |
|
D-, D, D+ |
60, 64, 67 |
|
E |
Below 60 Percent |