Fall 2020 Course Syllabus Course: BUSI-1301- Section: 71 Business Principles

Instructor Information
Instructor	Dr. Nancy Stretcher
E-mail	cammacnl@lamarpa.edu
Phone	(409) 984-6418
Office	Location: Umphrey Industrial Technology Center - Room: 201A Hours: I do not have an on-campus office. The best way to communicate with me is via email (cammacnl@lamarpa.edu).
Department	Business and Industrial Technology 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.
COVID 19 Information	The Lamar State College Port Arthur (LSCPA) Student Code of Conduct COVID 19 Policy requires students who have been exposed to COVID 19 or diagnosed with COVID 19 to report their condition on the COVID 19 Notification Form (available via a link on the Student Code of Conduct COVID19 webpage). This information will be provided to the Dean of Student Services. In addition, this policy requires all students to wear face coverings in compliance with the criteria included in the policy. For more information please refer to the COVID 19 link on the LSCPA website.
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 responsibili
Prerequisites	TSI complete in reading
Learning Outcomes	CLSO 1. Identify major business functions of accounting, finance, information systems, management, and marketing. (PSLO Alpha measured by Pre- and Post-Tests) 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	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.
Program Student Learning Outcomes
Textbooks	Textbook Purchasing Statement: A student attending Lamar State College Port Arthur is not under any obligation to purchase a textbook from the college-affiliated bookstore. The same textbook may also be available from an independent retailer, including an online retailer. Ferrell. 2018. BUSINESS FOUNDATIONS:CHANGING WORLD. 11th edition. New York, NY. McGraw Hill Publishing. ISBN: 978-1-259-68523-1 Every student MUST have a copy of the required textbooks by the second week of class. Failure to have a text may result in being dropped from the class.
Lecture Topics Outline	**Revised Course Schedule due to Hurricane** Week 1: (rescheduled): Course Introduction Week 2: (rescheduled) Week 3: New Semester Start (September 8); Chapter 1 (The Dynamics of Business Economics); Chapter 2 (Business Ethics and Social Responsibility) Week 4: Chapter 4 (Options for Organizing Business) Week 5: Chapter 5 (Small Business, Entrepreneurship and Franchising) Week 6: MAJOR EXAM; Chapter 6 (The Nature of Management) Week 7: Chapter 7 (Organization, Teamwork and Communication) Week 8: Chapter 8 (Managing Service and Manufacturing Operations) Week 9: MAJOR EXAM; Chapter 10 (Managing Human Resources) Week 10: Chapter 11 (Customer-Driven Marketing) Week 11: Chapter 12 (Dimensions of Marketing Strategy) Week 12: MAJOR EXAM; Chapter 14 (Accounting and Financial Systems) Week 13: Chapter 15 (Money and the Financial System) Week 14: Chapter 16 (Financial Management and Securities Markets) Week 15: Chapter 16 (continued Week 16: FINAL EXAM NOTE: All assignments are due at 11:59 p.m. on Friday of each week designated in the Assignment Schedule (see below
Major Assignments Schedule	REVISED SCHEDULE FOLLOWING HURRICANE DELTA Week 1: Course Introduction Week 2: Rescheduled Week 3: **New Start Date for Semester, September 8**; Chapter 1; Check Your Progress; Terminology Quiz; Chapter 2: Check Your Progress; Terminology Quiz; Discussion Board Week 4: Chapter 4: Terminology Quiz; Check Your Progress Week 5: Chapter 5: Terminology Quiz; Video Summary; Preparing to Start a Business Week 6: MAJOR EXAM; Chapter 6: Terminology Quiz; Check Your Progress; Discussion Board Week 7: Chapter 7: Terminology Quiz; Check Your Progress Week 8: Chapter 8: Terminology Quiz; Discussion Board Week 9: MAJOR EXAM; Chapter 10: Terminology Quiz; Check Your Progress Week 10: Chapter 11: Terminology Quiz; Build Your Skills; Check Your Progress Week 11: Chapter 12: Terminology Quiz; Video Summary; Check Your Progress Week 12: MAJOR EXAM; Chapter 14: Terminology Quiz; Check Your Progress Week 13: Chapter 15: Terminology Quiz; Check Your Progress Week 14: Chapter 16: Terminology Quiz; Discussion Board Week 15: Chapter 16 (continued); Check Your Progress; Financial Analysis Week 16: FINAL EXAM NOTE: All assignments are due at 11:59 p.m. on Friday of each week designated in the Assignment Schedule (see below
Final Exam Date	December 7, 2020 - 5:00 AM   Through  December 8, 2020 - 11:00 PM
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%
Course Policies
Instructor Policies	This course syllabus is for an ONLINE section for the Fall 2020 semester. The instructor reserves the right to drop any student missing more than two weeks with no online class or lab participation. "Attendance" is monitored as participation and logging into the course. Assignments are due on the dates provided in Blackboard. Students are responsible for completing all assigned homework, including reading assignments, by the required due dates. The lowest exam grade is dropped at the end of the semester. If you miss an exam, this will be your lowest test grade and will not calculate into the exams average. If you miss more than one exam, those subsequent missed exams will be given a grade of zero. There will be a final exam. All students must take the exam on the scheduled date and time, and failure to do so will result in a 0 on the final exam. Reliable Internet access is required for all online courses and many traditional courses. Computer failure and lack of internet access are not acceptable excuses for missed assignments, projects, exercises, quizzes or exams. DO NOT wait until the last minute to complete class work or exams.
Attendance Policy	Poor attention to detail and keeping a schedule can be a leading reason for termination from a job in all areas of employment. With these factors in mind, the instructor monitors students' course participation daily. In addition, course participation on a regular basis is necessary for proper skill development.
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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Other	If you wish to discuss your grades, I will communicate with you directly. Please provide me the best way to communicate with you (preferably) by email. I as instructor will log into Blackboard every day to review student progress. If you email the instructor, I will respond to that email within 48 hours. Please use MyLSCPA email for communicating with me. For those assignments requiring hands-on grading by (review questions, skills building exercises, etc.), I will make every attempt to grade assignments within no less than two weeks of submission.
HB 2504	This syllabus is part of LSC-PA's efforts to comply with Texas House Bill 2504.