Fall 2020 Course Syllabus Course: BUSI-1301- Section: 3C Business Principles

Instructor Information
Instructor	Angela Thomas
E-mail	thomasar1@lamarpa.edu
Phone	(409) 984-6337
Office	Location: Madison Monroe Education - Room: 228 Hours: None
Department	Inmate Instruction 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	None.
Learning Outcomes	At course conclusion, the student will be able to: • Recognize the correlation of strengths and its influences on financial goals • Identify passions for the development of income opportunities • Align strengths and skills with financial goals and business management • SMART financial goals • Identify the risks to accomplishing and maintaining financial objectives • Understand the foundation of financial literacy • Assess types/sources of consumer credit • Develop strategic consumer purchasing skills • Determine optimal home-ownership skills • Analyze home, auto, health, life insurance plans • Discover and assess foundational investment programs • Correlation of personal and business ethical principles
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 - Students will engage in creative and/or innovative thinking, and/or inquiry, analysis, evaluation, synthesis of information, organizing concepts and constructing solutions. PSLO 2: Communication Skills - Students will demonstrate effective written, oral and visual communication PSLO 3: Empirical and Quantitative Skills - Students will demonstrate applications of scientific and mathematical concepts PSLO 6: Personal Responsibility: Students will demonstrate the ability to connect choices, actions and consequences to ethical decision-making.
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. 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. None.
Lecture Topics Outline	Week 1: Chapter 1: The Principles of Business :Finance/Behavioral Principles Week 2: Chapter 1 (continued) Week 3: Chapter 1 (continued) Week 4: Chapter 2: The Foundation of Business Principles Week 5: Chapter 2 (continued) Week 6: Chapter 3: Financial Plans-Taxes Week 7: Chapter 3 (continued) Week 8: Chapter 4: Consumer Credit Principles Week 9: Chapter 4: (continued) Week 10: Chapter 5: Consumer Purchasing Week 11: Chapter 5 (continued) Week 12: Chapter 6: Home, Auto, Life Insurance Plans Week 13: Chapter 6 (continued) Week 14: Chapter 7: Foundational Investment Programs, Living, Last Will and Testament Week 15: Chapter 7 (continued) Chapter 6 & 7 Week 16: Comprehensive Final Exam
Major Assignments Schedule	Week 1: Chapter 1: The Principles of Business: Finance/Behavioral Principles Assignment Week 2: Chapter 1 Individual Assignments continued Week 3: Chapter 1 Assignments and assessment* Week 4: Chapter 2: The Foundation of Business Principles Assignment Week 5: Chapter 2 (continued) Assignment Week 6: Chapter 3: Financial Plans-Taxes Assignment Week 7: Chapter 3 (continued) Chapter 2 & 3 Assessment* Week 8: Chapter 4: Consumer Credit Principles, Assignments Week 9: Chapter 4: (continued) Week 10: Chapter 5: Consumer Purchasing Week 11: Chapter 5 (continued) Chapter 4 & 5 Assessment* Week 12: Chapter 6: Home, Auto, Life Insurance Plans Week 13: Chapter 6 (continued) Week 14: Chapter 7: Foundational Investment Programs, Living, Last Will and Testament Principles Week 15: Chapter 7 (continued) Chapter 6 & 7 Assessment * Week 16: Comprehensive Final Exam *Assessments consist of Key Concepts, Assignment Principles, and Projects pertinent to the stated chapter.
Final Exam Date	November 30, 2020 - 1:00 PM   Through  November 30, 2020 - 3:00 PM
Grading Scale	90 - 100=A    80 - 89=B    70 - 79=C     60 - 69=D    Below 59 = F
Determination of Final Grade	Assessments (including Final Exam) 60%; Classroom Participation, Quizzes, Assignments, 40%.
Course Policies
Instructor Policies	Assignments are due at the beginning of class on the specified date. Late work may result in a penalty. Classroom participation and attendance is an integral variable for optimal student growth and grasp of course objectives
Attendance Policy	Consistent attendance is a leading variable for job retention and promotion. Therefore, consistent attendance is required. Attendance will be monitored for each class. *Unexcused tardiness is not acceptable. Frequent unexcused tardiness will result in a meeting with the instructor. Continued unexcused tardiness may result in a ten-point penalty on the student's final grade. *Students are responsible for completing all assigned reading. *A failure to follow oral and/or written instructions will result in penalties. *Students are required to take all assessments. Any missed assessments will result in a zero for the test. *Students must leave the classroom after exam is finished. *All students must take the final exam on the scheduled date and time, and failure to do so will result in a zero (0) on the final exam. Dropping or Withdrawing: *It is the responsibility of each student to ensure that his or her name is removed from the roll should he or she decides to withdraw from the class. The instructor does, however, reserve the right to drop a student should he or she feel it is necessary. *State law permits students to withdraw from no more than six courses during their entire undergraduate career at Texas public colleges or universities. With certain exceptions, all course withdrawals automatically count towards this limit. Details regarding this policy can be found in the LSCPA college catalog. Classroom Etiquette: *All students are expected to participate in classroom discussions and assignments. *Students are expected to conduct themselves in a respectful manner. *Any behavior deemed unacceptable may result in expulsion from class.
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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