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Olympic College
Richard Snapp
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BUS101IntroductiontoBusiness–Summer 2015
REQUIREDTEXTANDCOURSEMATERIALS / Understanding Business,10th Edition;Nickels, McHugh,andMcHugh; McGraw- Hill Irwin
ConnectContentCard(Includedwiththepurchaseof anew textbook), McGraw- Hill Irwin
You must register at the class Connect website to complete this class.
REGISTERING AT THE CLASS CONNECT WEBSITE:
Connect is an online assignment and assessment tool that you will use to access the secured portions of the class. This registration must be completed before you can access the chapter homework assignments and the examinations.
To register at the Connect site you must have an access code. Do you have an Access Code? (This 20-character code is on a card included with new textbooks)
- If Yes, then proceed with your registration
- If No, then you may either purchase access online or you may register for a free 21-day trial period. During the trial period, you will have access to the assignments and materials for FREE. Your work will be saved and you'll receive a reminder before it expires. You will need to officially register before the end of the trial period or you will not be permitted to access your account.
Go to the following URL to register for “Connect Accounting” and then select “Register Now”.
For more help on registering, from the "Connect Accounting" view either the video "How to Register
with An Access Code" or the video "How to Buy Access Online".
COMPUTERACCESS ATOLYMPICCOLLEGE:
Ifyou donothaveacomputer or haveaccess toone,yourtuition allows youaccess to thecomputer labs on campus.Afteryou haveestablishedyour student accountat thelab,you will beable tovisit thewebsite andyou will then be able toregister for access to thesecuredportionsofthe class website.There will be alab assistantavailabletohelpyou set-upyourstudentaccountandhelpyou
with any questionsyou may haveaccessingthewebsite.
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Thecourse provides an overviewofbusiness operations;includes an analysisof specializedfields withinbusiness organizations andidentifies theroleof business inmodern society.
STUDENTOBJECTIVES:
1.Definethebasicconcept ofbusiness,summarize thetypesof companies thatcomprise the worldofbusiness,andexplain business interdependenceandcompetition.
2.Explain theroleof business in promotingsocial responsibilityandethical behavioratall levels ofbusiness.
3.Definethescope andimportanceof marketing,management,finance,andaccountingin American business.
4.Defineinternational business,andlearn thebasiceconomic,political,social,andcultural
factorsthatcompanies mustunderstandandapply tocompetesuccessfullyin global markets.
5.Describe theeffects of governmentregulation andtaxationonbusiness activities.
6.Identify andexplain the securities andbondmarkets andtheir financing andinvesting opportunities.
7.Each chapter has additional specificchapter objectives.
COURSE VIDEOS AND POWERPOINTS:
Thereis a videoand powerpoint foreachchapter.Each file isaccessedfrom my website.Selectthe appropriatechapterandthenselect the file.Eachfile containsboth video and audio. These files can take some time to download. Please be patient.
Toviewthepowerpoints,you willneedtoinstall“PowerPointViewer”whichisafreedownloadfromMicrosoft.com.Toviewthevideos,you willneedtoinstall“WindowsMediaPlayer”alsoavailablefromMicrosoft.com.
COURSE OVERVIEW:
Thecourse will cover twenty chapters; all chapters in thetextbook. Theclass is designed aroundquizzes,witheach quiz covering3-5 chapters.Thequiztopics include:
1)Business Trends
2)Business Ownership andBusinessManagement
3)ManagementofHuman Resources
4)Marketing
5)ManagingFinancial Resources
COURSE REQUIREMENTS:
1.Chapters 1-20 in theUnderstandingBusinesstextbookwill be coveredin thisclass.
2.Each studentwill complete the20assignedchapter homeworkassignments.
3.There will be five quizzes.
4.There will be noopportunityformake-upquizzes.
COURSE PROCEDURE:
Success in thiscourse requires use of thetextbook,the videos and powerpoints available at my website andthe Connectwebsite.
Textbook:
-Readtheassignedchapters.
-Specialattention shouldbe given to thelearningobjectives,andtheboxes that communicate or illustrate howBusiness relates toEnvironmental CorporateResponsibility, Small Business,Global Business,LegalandEthical Issues,andSocialMediain Business.
Videos and Powerpoints available at my website:
-View thechapter video.
-Review the chapter powerpoint.
Connect website:
-Completethe“LearnSmart”moduleforeachchapter.“LearnSmart”isanadaptiveself- study programthat provides practiceandassessmentforevery chapter inthebook. Itis a powerful programdesigned toenhanceyour learningofthecourse concepts. No pointsareearnedforthecompletionofthe“LearnSmart” activities.
-Completeeach ChapterHomework assignment bythecompletion date.
-Completeeach quizbyitscompletion date.Eachquizwill have questionsfromthe assignedchapters.
Even though chapter assignments aren’t due until the end of the quarter, your quiz grades will be much better if you complete them before taking the related quiz.
COURSE EVALUATION:
Chapter Homework (20@30 points each) / 600 pointsFive quizzes@ 80 points each / 400 points
Total 1,000 points
100 points of extra credit is available.
All students are expected to comply with The Code of Student Conduct: WAC 132C-120. Printed copies or excerpts may be found in many of OC’s publications. Key components of The Code include:
a.maintain high standards of honesty and integrity
b.respect the rights, privileges, and property of other members of the college community
GRADING SCALE:
Percent /Grade
/ Percent /Grade
/Percent
/Grade
/ Percent /Grade
96% / 4.0 / 80-81%+ / 3.0 / 68-69%+ / 2.0 / 56%+ / 1.095% / 3.9 / 79%+ / 2.9 / 65-67%+ / 1.9 / 55%+ / 0.9
93-94%+ / 3.8 / 78%+ / 2.8 / 64%+ / 1.8 / 54%+ / 0.8
90-92%+ / 3.7 / 77%+ / 2.7 / 63%+ / 1.7 / 53%+ / 0.7
89%+ / 3.6 / 76%+ / 2.6 / 62%+ / 1.6 / below 53% / 0.0
88%+ / 3.5 / 75%+ / 2.5 / 61%+ / 1.5
87%+ / 3.4 / 74%+ / 2.4 / 60%+ / 1.4
85-86%+ / 3.3 / 73%+ / 2.3 / 59%+ / 1.3
83-84%+ / 3.2 / 72%+ / 2.2 / 58%+ / 1.2
82%+ / 3.1 / 70-71%+ / 2.1 / 57%+ / 1.1
*No “I” grades will be given in this course. You must earn a minimum grade of 53% for the course requirements during this quarter or a “0.0” grade will be assigned.
CHAPTER HOMEWORKASSIGNMENTS (20 @30 pointseach,600possible points)
Complete each ofthe20 Chapter Homeworkassignments (one foreach chapter)bytheirrespective completion date.All Homework is completed ontheConnectwebsite.
1.Eachassignmentwill be comprisedof 3-5interactive activities and is worth 30 points in total.
2.The homework assignments apply theprinciplesandconcepts fromeach chapter.
3.There is notimelimitfor theassignment.TheHomeworkAssignments are fun activitiesthatapply theconcepts you have learnedin thechapter.
4.Theassignments are accessedfromtheConnectwebsite.
5.Eachassignmentisopen book andopen notes.
6.Yourgradeandfeedback will be available onlineright aftertheassignmentissubmitted.
7.Youwill havetwo attempts for each homework assignment andIwill use thehigher scoreof thetwo tocalculate your grade.
QUIZ PROCEDURES: (Five Quizzes@80 pointseach,400pointstotal)
1.Only those chapters assignedforreadingwillbe usedfortestingpurposes.
2.Eachquizwill be comprisedof40 multiple-choice questionsthatyou will have 180 minutes to answer.
3.The quizzes are accessedfrom theConnectwebsite.
a.Once you enter thesecuredportion,select thetitle for thequizyouare taking.
b.DONOTLETTHETIMERUNOUT. Youmustclickonthe “Submit”button toregisteryour answersbefore thetimerunsout.
4.Eachquizisopen bookandopen notes.
5.Be preparedtocomplete thequizin asingle session.Once you open thequizfile,the180 minute timer will begin.
6.Donot beginthequizuntil youhavetherequisite timenecessary tocompletethequiz.You cannotenter thequiz, exit andre-enter.
7.Make-upquizzesarenot allowed.Please markyourcalendars.
8.Yourgrade will beavailable online right afterthequizissubmitted.
9.Feedback forthequizwill be availableafterthecompletiondeadline.Followthesame procedure to access your gradedquizfeedback thatyouused to access thequiz.(See number 3 above.)
10.Duringthisfeedback time,you will be able tovieweach questiontosee if your answer was correct. If youransweris incorrect,you willbe shown thecorrect answer.
EXTRACREDITQUIZZES:(4 Quizzes@25pointseach,100 possiblepoints)
Ifyou are interestedin earningextra credit points,you may read thebonus chapters andcomplete a 15-questionmultiple-choice quizforeach chapter.Thebonuschapters are in additionto the assignedchapters 1– 20.Thefour bonuschapters include:
BonusChapter A– Working within theLegalEnvironment
BonusChapter B– Using Technology toManage Information
BonusChapter C– ManagingRisk
BonusChapter D– ManagingPersonal Finances.
1.Completion is notrequired, butyou may completeany orall oftheExtraCreditQuizzes.
2.All quizzes are completedontheConnectwebsite.
3.Eachquizwill be comprisedof 15 multiple-choicequestions;each questionisworth1.67 points.
4.There is a180 minutetimelimitforcompletingeach quiz.
5.The questionswill requireyou toapplytheconceptsfromthebonuschapter,so,a thorough readingofthechapterisrequired.
6.Use thesame procedure toaccess the extra creditquizzes as you use to access regular quizzes.
7.Eachquizisopen bookandopen notes.
8.Yourgrade will beavailable onlineright afterthequizissubmitted.
9.There are powerpoints for the bonus chapters. There are no videos for the bonus chapters.
STUDENT EMAIL:
I communicate with students through your OC email account. Please check email daily. OC automatically provides email accounts when students register and pay their tuition and fees. A student email account is assigned the same day of payment for tuition and fees. Your login name will be “username” where “username” is your first and last name together with no spaces. This is the same account used to log into computers in the computer labs. For example, a person whose name is John Smith would enter: johnsmith
The first time you log in, your password will be the first letter of your last name capitalized + a hyphen + last 4 digits of your Student ID. For example, if John’s Smith student ID was 860-12-3456 hispasswordwould beS-3456. Passwords can be reset once you get in. If you have questions or problems, you can contact the Help Desk r call 360-475-7600. For more information on how to access your student email account go to:
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
1.When do I get my OC student e-mail?It is assigned the same day of payment of tuition and fees. If you encounter any issues, please contact the Help Desk at 360-475-7600.
2.Where do I get more information about Student Email? Go to this link on the OC webpage:
from the main OC page, under “Current Students”, find“Email Access”,and click to be directed to the email account information.
3.What is my OC student e-mail address?Starting in Winter quarter 2013, the convention will .(Please note that if there is more than one of that particular name, they will have a number after their name). For example:. If you have a common name, please check with the IT HelpDesk at 360-475-7600.
4.How do I check my mailbox?From the main OC page, go to the “current student” tab, and scroll down to e-mail and follow the instructions.
5.Can I redirect my other e-mail accounts to OC?Though it is possible to forward your OC email to your personal email address, we don’t recommend it as we cannot guarantee the delivery of third party email. It is best to use your OC email directly or setup your device/computer to multiple email accounts.
6.Do I need to change my e-mail in OASIS?Yes, that would be very helpful and we recommend this to ensure that we receive your email from a guaranteed source such as the OC student email.
7.Can I get my OC email on my iPhone or other electronic device?Yes. It will be available on the OC website or you can contact the IT Help Desk for more information.
8.Will my Financial Aid information come to this e-mail address?Continue to check the financial aid portal for your application status. Any required communication will be sent to your OC email address.
ACCESS Services at Olympic College
Any student who feels he or she may need an accommodation based on the impact of a disability should contact Access Services in Room 204 of the Humanities & Student Services Building, (360) 475-7540 or by email . For more information visit
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