Fall 2019 Course Syllabus Course: BUSI-1301- Section: 01 Business Principles

Instructor Information
Instructor	James Cammack
E-mail	cammackje@lamarpa.edu
Phone	(409) 350-8068
Office	Location: Student Center - Room: 405 Hours: Mon/Wed 8-9 AM & 9:50-11 PM, Friday 8-12 AM, Tues/Thurs 10:20-11:00 Note: if I am not in my office, please check MMED 203 or call my cell to locate
Department	General Education and Developmental Studies Chair: Sheila Guillot E-mail: guillsr@lamarpa.edu Phone: (409) 984-6381 If you have a grievance, complaint, or concern about this course that has not been resolved through discussion with the Instructor, please consult the Department Chair.
Course Information
Description	This course provides a survey of economic systems, forms of business ownership, and considerations for running a business. Students will learn various aspects of business, management, and leadership functions; organizational considerations; and decision-making processes. Financial topics are introduced, including accounting, money and banking, and securities markets. Also included are discussions of business challenges in the legal and regulatory environment, business ethics, social responsibility, and international business. Emphasized is the dynamic role of business in everyday life.
Prerequisites	TSI complete in reading
Learning Outcomes	CLSO 1. Identify major business functions of accounting, finance, information systems, management, and marketing. (PSLO 1 measured by Course Learning Objectives, Chapter Assignments and Major Exams) CSLO 2. Describe the relationships of social responsibility, ethics, and law in business. (PSLO 2 measured by Course Learning Objectives, Chapter Assignments and Major Exams) CSLO 3. Explain forms of ownership, including their advantages and disadvantages. (PSLO 1 measured by Course Learning Objectives, Chapter Assignments and Major Exams) CSLO 4. Identify and explain the domestic and international considerations for today business environment: social, economic, legal, ethical, technological, competitive, and international. (PSLO 2 measured by Course Learning Objectives, Chapter Assignments and Major Exams) CSLO 5. Identify and explain the role and effect of government on business. (PSLO 2 measured by Course Learning Objectives, Chapter Assignments and Major Exams) CSLO 6. Describe the importance and effects of ethical practices in business and be able to analyze business situations to identify ethical dilemmas and ethical lapses. (PSLO 2 measured by Course Learning Objectives, Chapter Assignments and Major Exams) CSLO 7. Describe basic financial statements and show how they reflect the activity and financial condition of a business. (PSLO 3 measured by Course Learning Objectives, Chapter Assignments and Major Exams) CLSO 8. Explain the banking and financial systems, including the securities markets, business financing, and basic concepts of accounting. (PSLO 2 measured by Course Learning Objectives, Chapter Assignments and Major Exams) CSLO 9. Explain integrity, ethics, and social responsibility as they relate to leadership and management. (PSLO 5 measured by Course Learning Objectives, Chapter Assignments and Major Exams) CSLO 10. Explain the nature and functions of management. (PSLO 1 measured by Course Learning Objectives, Chapter Assignments and Major Exams) CLSO 11. Identify strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats of information technology for businesses. (PSLO 1 measured by Course Learning Objectives, Chapter Assignments and Major Exams)
Core Objectives
Program Student Learning Outcomes	PSLO ALPHA: Reading skills - Demonstrates comprehension of content-area reading material. Identifies all main ideas, supporting details, and vocabulary in reading material; demonstrates a full understanding of the reading. PSLO 1: Critical Thinking Skills - Uses creative thinking, innovation, inquiry and analysis, evaluation and synthesis of information. Creatively identifies problem, argument, or issue (to determine extent of information needed); differentiates the facts from opinions as relates to situation; constructs possible solutions or prediction or consequences; uses logical, sound reasoning to justify conclusion. PSLO 2: Communication Skills - Demonstrates effective development, interpretation and expression of ideas through written, oral and/or visual communication. Expresses a strong thesis; organizes information with effective transitions & sequencing of ideas; uses substantial, logical & specific development of ideas; details are relevant, original, credible and correctly documented when appropriate to show an effective development and interpretation of ideas; and presents ideas in appropriate mode of expression for the task. PSLO3: Empirical and Quantitative Skills - Applies the manipulation and/or analysis of numerical data or observable facts resulting in informed conclusions. Identifies mathematical or scientific principles needed to complete task; uses mathematical or scientific principles needed to complete task; analyzes how to use the principles; and applies problem-solving skills in mathematical or scientific principles needed to complete task with correct informed conclusions. PSLO 5: Social Responsibility Skills - Expresses intercultural competence, knowledge of civic responsibility, and the ability to engage effectively in regional, national, and global communities.
Textbooks	Textbook: Ferrell. 2018. BUSINESS FOUNDATIONS:CHANGING WORLD. 11th edition. New York, NY. McGraw Hill Publishing. ISBN: 978-1-259-68523-1
Lecture Topics Outline	Tentative (subject to change) Week 1: Chapter 1-The Dynamics of Business and Economics Week 2: Chapter 1 (continued) Chapter 2: Business Ethics and Social Responsibility Week 3: Chapter 2 (continued) Week 4: Chapter 4-Options for Organizing Business Week 5: Chapter 5-Small Business, Entrepreneurship, and Franchising Week 6: Chapter 6-The Nature of Management Week 7: Chapter 6 (continued) Chapter 7-Organization, Teamwork and Communication Week 8: Chapter 8-Managing Service and Manfacturing Operations Week 9: Chapter 10-Managing Human Resources Week 10: Chapter 11-Customer-Driven Marketing Week 11: Chapter 12-Dimensions of Marketing Strategy Week 12: Chapter 14-Financing the Enterprise Week 13: Chapter 15-Money and the Financial System Week 14: Chapter 16-Financial Management and Securities Markets Week 15: Final Review Week 16: FINAL EXAM
Major Assignments Schedule	Tentative Schedule (subject to change) Week 1: Course Introduction; Course Pre-Test; Chapter 1 Presentation Week 2: Chapter 1 Assignments(**); Chapter 2 Presentation Week 3: Chapter 2 Assignments Week 4: EXAM 1; Chapter 4 Presentation; Chapter Assignments Week 5: Chapter 5 Presentation; Chapter Assignments Week 6: EXAM 2; Chapter 6 Presentation; Chapter Assignments Week 7: Chapter 7 Presentation; Chapter Assignments Week 8: Chapter 8 Presentation; Chapter Assignments Week 9: EXAM 3; Chapter 10 Presentation; Chapter Assignments Week 10: Chapter 11 Presentation; Chapter Assignments Week 11: Chapter 12 Presentation; Chapter Assignments Week 12: EXAM 4; Chapter 14 Presentation; Chapter Assignments Week 13: Chapter 15 Presentation; Chapter Assignments Week 14: Chapter 16 Presentation; Chapter Assignments Week 15: Final Review Week 16: FINAL EXAM **Each week, Chapter Assignments are inclusive of Key Term Quizzes, Review Questions, and/or Skills Building Exercises
Final Exam Date	December 5, 2019 - 8:00 AM   Through  December 5, 2019 - 10:30 AM
Grading Scale	90 - 100 = A 80 - 89 = B 70 - 79 = C 60 - 69 = D Below 59 = F
Determination of Final Grade	Exams (including Final Exam) 70% Chapter Assignments (Key Term Quizzes, Review Questions; Skills Building Exercises) 30% * Notes:: * To pass the course, you must have a 70 average on Chapter Assignments. Grade calculations displayed in Blackboard may not always be accurate. You should average your own grades using the syllabus grade calculation and report any discrepancies to instructor.
Course Policies
Instructor Policies	No Assignments Accepted Late: All assignments, quizzes, and exams must be completed and submitted before the due date. Because you have ample time to complete assignments, late work will not be accepted. You should start early enough so that when you experience problems, we can work them out prior to the due date. Working with technology can be challenging. You will have problems. Websites will go down, Internet connections will not work, devices will not charge, etc. If you wait until the due date, you risk not completing your work on time. When you have technical issues, contact me early. Technical problems on the due date are NOT an excuse for turning in assignments late. I do occasionally extend due dates if you have a good reason for asking for the extension and if you have contacted me early. Resubmitting Assignments: For most assignments, you are allowed two attempts. If you submit two attempts, only the second attempt will be graded and you receive a zero for the first attempt. You are not allowed to resubmit after an assignment has been graded. Academic Honesty: Academic honesty is expected from all students, and dishonesty in any form will not be tolerated. Please consult the LSC-PA policies (Section IX, subsection A, in the Faculty Handbook) for consequences of academic dishonesty. You are expected to complete all assignments yourself. All exams must be completed on your own, with no assistance from anyone else and without the use of notes or textbook or any other materials, unless specifically expressed in the exam instructions. This includes, but is not limited to, accessing previous homework, accessing websites, or communicating with others when taking the exam. You are also NOT allowed to share information about exams with others. Some exams may be password protected. You are NOT allowed to share passwords with anyone else for any reason. Additional Policies (campus classes) Turn your cell phones to vibrate when in the classroom. No food or tobacco products are allowed in the classroom. Only students enrolled in the course are allowed in the classroom, except by special instructor permission. Electronic devices (including, but not restricted to, cell phones, tablets, and laptop computers) shall not be used during examinations unless specifically allowed by the instructor. Unless specifically designated otherwise by your instructor, exams must be taken in the classroom, during class time, and without access to any outside resources and without communication with anyone other than the instructor. You are not allowed to share exam login passwords with anyone else and you are not allowed to take the exam outside of the classroom. Use of electronic devices during normal class hours distracts other students, disrupts the class, and wastes valuable time. Your instructor has an obligation to reduce such disruptions and may impose such restrictions as he deems necessary. Missed Exams: If you are absent and miss an exam, you will receive a grade of zero unless the instructor agrees to give you a makeup exam or you make other arrangements with him. For example, the instructor may elect to replace the missing grade with your lowest exam grade. Requests for makeup exams or other arrangements are granted only if you have an exceptional reason for missing an exam, such as a medical emergency or death in the family. Only one missing exam grade may be made up. All other missed exams will be recorded as a zero. It is the student’s responsibility to initiate arrangements for a makeup. Approval for the makeup should be cleared with the instructor prior to the date of absence. If it is not possible to contact instructor prior to the exam, within 12 hours after missing the exam, you must email the instructor and cite the reasons he/she missed the exam. The format of a makeup exam may differ substantially from that of the regularly scheduled exam. If you are tardy for any exam or quiz, you will be allowed to take the exam or quiz only with the instructor’s approval. If you are allowed to take the exam, you will only have the timeframe allocated to the class to complete the exam. You will not be allowed additional time for the time you missed by being tardy. Missed quizzes and missed in-class assignments (assignments to be completed during a class period) will each be recorded as a zero. No makeup quizzes or in-class assignments will be given. Quizzes and In-class assignments are considered Project & Assignment Grades. You are responsible for completing and submitting all assigned homework when due, and for being prepared for each class meeting. This applies even if you were absent for the previous class meeting. Late homework assignments will not be accepted
Attendance Policy	The instructor reserves the right to drop you from the class if you miss more than 4 hours of class and/or if you do not submit course work regularly. If you have missed more than 4 hours of class at the end of the semester, the instructor may assign you an F for the course. Every three times you are late for class will count as one absence. On any days you are tardy, you should check with the instructor after class to be sure you are counted present. If you do not do this on the day you are tardy, the tardy will be counted as an absence.
Academic Honesty	Academic honesty is expected from all students, and dishonesty in any form will not be tolerated. Please consult the LSC-PA policies (Section IX, subsection A, in the Faculty Handbook) for consequences of academic dishonesty.
Facility Policies	No food or tobacco products are allowed in the classroom. Only students enrolled in the course are allowed in the classroom, except by special instructor permission. Use of electronic devices is prohibited.
Important Information
ADA Considerations	The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal anti-discrimination statute that provides comprehensive civil rights for persons with disabilities. Among other things, this legislation requires that all students with disabilities be guaranteed a learning environment that provides for reasonable accommodation of their disabilities. If you believe you have a disability requiring an accommodation, please contact the the Office for Disability Services Coordinator, Room 231, in the Madison Monroe Building. The phone number is (409) 984-6241.
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HB 2504	This syllabus is part of LSC-PA's efforts to comply with Texas House Bill 2504.