Santiago Canyon College
Course Information
Course: Business 100 (Fundamentals of Business) Fall 2007 Semester Section: 1110001 Time: Monday and Wednesday 9:15-10:40 Location: D-221 Prerequisites: None
Instructor: Steven Deeley Office: D-116-7 Office Hours: MW 12:30 – 2:00 PM, MW 5-6 and by appointment. Office Phone: 714 628-4739 Email: [email protected] Blackboard Website: http://rsccd.blackboard.com
Textbook: Business, A Changing World, 6th Edition O.C. Ferrell, Geoffrey Hirt, Linda Ferrell Paperback, 506 pages Publisher: McGraw Hill Irwin (2008) ISBN: 978-0-07-351166-5
Grading: Exams (best 2 of 3 scores): 40% Final Exam: 25% Paper/Assignments: 25% Attendance/Participation: 10%
Total 100%
Final Course Grades: A = 90.0% - 100.0% B = 80.0% - 89.9% C = 67.0% - 79.9% D = 50.0% - 66.9%
Exams: will be a combination of multiple-choice, True/False, Short Answer and Short Essay questions.
Accommodations for Disabilities:
Students with verifiable disabilities who want to request academic accommodations are responsible for notifying their instructor and Disabled Students Programs and Services (DSPS) as early as possible in the semester. To arrange for accommodations, contact DSPS by phone (714) 628-4863 or (714) 639-9742 (TYY) Or stop by the DSPS Center in E-107. Course Objectives
The purpose of this course is to introduce you (the student) to the wonderful world of business. Upon completing this course, you should have a solid understanding of numerous business topics, including:
Can you generally describe the Unites States business system? What are some legal aspects faced by firms and what are their social responsibilities? What are the major forms of business ownership? What are the major challenges of business management, particularly leadership and human resources? How do businesses market products and services? How do businesses disclose finances? How is financial information reported to the public? What is the role of money and banking in the economy? How do securities markets functions? What are some basic topics for discussing international business? Can you make an informed decision about a college major or a business career?
Course Policies
Class Meetings: Be on time and be prepared. Cell phones must be turned off. Absences: please notify me in advance, just as you would with an employer. Contact: email ([email protected]) is the best way to reach me. You can also call my office (714 628-4739). If you leave a message, I will return your call within 24 hours. Grades: we can discuss grades at any time. Exams: the lowest score of the three exams will be dropped. There are no make-up exams. Attendance: miss three or more class meetings and you will be excluded. Do not rely on the instructor to drop you from the class if you stop attending. It is the student’s responsibility to drop the course if he/she stops attending. Academic Honesty: Cheating and/or plagiarism are not tolerated. Students enrolled at Santiago Canyon College are expected to be honest and forthright in their academic endeavors and assume an obligation to obey the Academic Honesty Policy. For specific policy information, please refer to the current SCC Catalog.
Instructor Background
Teaching Experience: Santiago Canyon College, Fall 2006. Adjunct Business Instructor at Los Angeles Pierce College and East Los Angeles College (2001-2006). Business Background: E-Business Consultant for Wells Fargo Bank (2001-2006). Vice President/Sales Manager for Downey Savings (1992-2001). I have over 15 years of experience in the Financial Services industry. Education: M.B.A., University of Southern California (1999); B.A., UC Santa Barbara (1987)
Instructor Notes:
The only constant in life is change! The grading scale, attached class schedule and anything else related to the course is subject to change by the instructor at any time. You will be given ample notice to any changes.
Your education is your responsibility! If you are unable to attend class, complete an assignment or take an exam, you must contact the instructor in advance. The dates for assignments and exams are listed on the schedule, so plan accordingly.
You are here to learn from each other, not just me! Please participate in class discussions. Everyone here has something important to add to this class. Remember to respect EVERYONE’S right to participate and express an opinion. Course Schedule Fall 2007 Business 100: Fundamentals of Business Mondays & Wednesdays 9:15-10:40 Course #1110001 Location D-221
Week Date Topic Events (More to be added) Chapter 1: Dynamics of Business and Course Expectations 1 August 27 & 29 Economics
Chapter 2: Business Ethics and Social Student Introductions 2 September 3 & 5 Responsibility (Sept. 3 – Labor Day) Chapter 3: Global Business Chapter 4: Managing Information 3 September 10 & 12 Technology
Chapter 5: Business Organization 4 September 17 & 19
Chapter 6: Small Business, Exam #1 (Chapters 1-5) 5 September 24 & 26 Entrepreneurship and Franchising Monday Sept. 26, 2007
Chapter 7: Management 6 October 1 & 3
Chapter 8: Organization, Teamwork 7 October 8 & 10 and Communications
Chapter 9: Operations Management Exam #2 (Chapters 6-9) 8 October 15 & 17 Wed. Oct. 17, 2007
Chapter 10: Motivation Assign Course Paper 9 October 22 & 24 Chapter 11: Managing Human 10 October 29 & 31 Resources
Chapter 12: Customer-Driven 11 November 5 & 7 Marketing
Chapter 13: Marketing Strategy 12 November 12 & 14 Information (Nov. 12 – Veteran’s Day Holiday) Chapter 14: Money and the Financial Exam #3 (Chapters 10-13) 13 November 19 & 21 System Monday Nov. 19, 2007
Chapter 15: Accounting and Financial 14 November 26 & 28 Statements
Chapter 16: Financial Management and Course Paper Due 15 December 3 & 5 Securities Markets Wed. Dec. 5, 2007
16 December 10 & 12 Final Exam- Monday Dec. 10, 2007