Syllabus

NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE

COURSE SYLLABUS

 

 

Course Title:

Introduction to Business

Course Prefix & Number: 

BUSG 1301

Section Number: 

0310

Semester/Year:

FA/2019

Semester Credit Hours:

3

Lecture Hours:

48

Lab Hours:

0

Course Description (NCTC Catalog):

Fundamental business principles including structure, functions, resources, and operational processes.

                                                       

Course Prerequisite(s): None

Required Course Materials:

Required Text: Business Foundations: A Changing World with CONNECT access

Author: O.C. Ferrell

ISBN-10: 1260040933

 

 

             

 

INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION

Name of Instructor:

Teresa Laman

Campus/Office Location:

Corinth Campus, Room 313

Telephone Number:

940-498-6263

E-mail Address:

tlaman@nctc.edu

 

OFFICE HOURS

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

6 – 7 am Online

6 – 7 am Online

6 – 7 am Online

6 – 7 am Online

 

 

10:00 am – 12:00 pm

 

10:00 am – 12:00 pm

 

5 – 6 pm Online

5 – 6 pm Online

5 – 6 pm Online

5 – 6 Online

 

 

 

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES (From Academic Course Guide Manual/Workforce Education Course Manual/NCTC Catalog

At the successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

 

Identify business functions of accounting, management, marketing and economics

 

Describe the relationships of social responsibility, ethics and law

 

Describe the scope of global business enterprise

 

GRADING CRITERIA

# of Graded Course Elements

Graded Course Elements

Percentage or Point Values

15

Weekly Discussions

20%

15

Homework/Quizzes

15%

12

Case Studies

20%

4

Exams

20%

1

Business Paper

25%

 

Total

 100%

 

Grading Scale

A

90% - 100%

 

D

60% - 69%

B

80% - 89%

 

F

0 – 59%

C

70% - 79%

 

 

 

 

 

COURSE SUBJECT OUTLINE (Major Assignments, Due Dates, and Grading Criteria)

 

W

Assignments

Topic 

1

Read Chapter 1     Review PowerPoint

Module 1 Discussion, Chapter 1 Homework

Case Study

Dynamic Business & Economics

2

Read Chapter 2

Review PowerPoint

Module 2 Discussion, Chapter 2 Homework

Case Study

Ethics & Social Responsibility

3

Read Chapter 3

Review PowerPoint

Chapter 3 Discussion

Chapter 3 Homework

Case Study

Globalization

4

Read Chapter 4

Review PowerPoint

Chapter 4 Homework

Chapter 4 Discussion

Exam 1 (Chapters 1-3)

Business Paper - Topic

Organization of Businesses

5

Read Chapter 5

Review PowerPoint

Chapter 5 Discussion, Chapter 5 Homework

Case Study

Small Business, Entrepreneurship, and Franchising

6

Read Chapter 6

Review PowerPoint

Chapter 6 Discussion, Chapter 6 Homework

Business Paper - Product/Service Due

Nature of Management

7

Read Chapter 7

Review PowerPoint

Module 7 Discussion

Chapter 7 Homework

Case Study

Exam 2 (Chapters 4-6)

Organization, Teamwork and Communications

8

Read Chapter 8

Review PowerPoint

Module 8 Discussion

Chapter 8 Homework

Case Study

Managing Service and Manufacturing Operations

9

Read Chapter 9

Review PowerPoint

Module 9 Discussion

Chapter 9 Homework

Case Study

Motivating the Workforce

10

Read Chapter 10

Review PowerPoint

Module 10 Discussion

Chapter 10 Homework

Case Study

Exam 3 (Chapters 7-9)

Managing Human Resources

11

Read Chapter 11

Review PowerPoint

Module 11 Discussion

Chapter 11 Homework

Case Study

Exam 3

Customer-Driven Marketing

12

Read Chapter 12

Review PowerPoint

Module 12 Discussion

Chapter 12 Homework

Case Study

Dimensions of Marketing

13

Read Chapter 14

Review PowerPoint

Module 14 Discussion

Chapter 14 Homework

Case Study

Exam 4 (Chapter 10-12)

Accounting & Financial Statements

14

Read Chapter 15

Review PowerPoint

Module 15 Discussion

Chapter 15 Homework

Business Plan Due

Money& the Financial System

15

Read Chapter 16

Review PowerPoint

Chapter 16 Discussion

Chapter 16 Homework

Case Study

Financial Management and Securities Markets

16

 

Final Exam

 

 

 

ATTENDANCE POLICY

Regular and punctual attendance is expected of all students in all classes for which they have registered.  All absences are considered to be unauthorized unless the student is absent due to illness or emergencies as determined by the instructor.  It is the student responsibility to provide documentation as to the emergency for approval and judgement by the faculty member.  Approved college sponsored activities are the only absences for which a student should not be held liable and only when provided by a college official ahead of the absence.  Valid reasons for absence, however, do not relieve the student of the responsibility for making up required work.  Students will not be allowed to make up an examination missed due to absence unless they have reasons acceptable to the instructor.  A student who is compelled to be absent when a test is given should petition the instructor, in advance if possible, for permission to postpone the exam.  Student will be dropped from a class by the Registrar upon recommendation of the instructor who feels the student has been justifiably absent or tardy a sufficient number of times to preclude meeting the course’s objectives.    Persistent, unjustified absences from classes or laboratories will be considered sufficient cause for College officials to drop a student from the rolls of the College. From Board Policy FC (LOCAL)

Last day to withdraw from a course with a “W” is _November 25th, 2019.

 

DISABILITY SERVICES (Office for Students with Disabilities)

The Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD) provides support services for students with disabilities, students enrolled in technical areas of study, and students who are classified as special populations (i.e. single parents).

Support services for students with disabilities might include appropriate and reasonable accommodations, or they may be in the form of personal counseling, academic counseling, career counseling, etc.  Furthermore, OSD Counselors work with students to encourage self-advocacy and promote empowerment. The Counselors also provides resource information, disability-related information, and adaptive technology for students who qualify.

If you feel you have needs for services that the institution provides, please reach out to either Wayne Smith (940) 498-6207 or Yvonne Sandman (940) 668-4321.  Alternative students may stop by Room 170 in Corinth or Room 110 in Gainesville.

 

 

CORE CURRICULUM FOUNDATIONAL COMPONENT AREA (For classes in the Core)________     


o         Communication

o         Mathematics              

o         Life and Physical Science

o         Language, Philosophy & Culture

o         Creative Arts

o         American History

 

o         Government/Political Science

o         Social and Behavioral Sciences

o         Component Area Option

 


REQUIRED CORE OBJECTIVES (For classes in the Core)


o            Critical Thinking

o           Communication

o           Empirical and Quantitative

 

o           Teamwork

o           Personal Responsibility

o           Social Responsibility


 

COURSE TYPE

o           Academic General Education Course (from ACGM but not in NCTC Core)

o        Academic NCTC Core Curriculum Course

X         WECM Course

 

STUDENT HANDBOOK

Students are expected to follow all rules and regulations found in the student handbook and published online.

 

ACADEMIC DISHONESTY

Scholastic dishonesty shall include, but is not limited to cheating, plagiarism, academic falsification, intellectual property dishonesty, academic dishonesty facilitation and collusion.  Faculty members may document and bring charges against a student who is engaged in or is suspected to be engaged in academic dishonesty.  See Student Handbook, “Student Rights & Responsibilities: Student Conduct”. 

 

QUESTIONS, CONCERNS, or COMPLAINTS

Name of Chair/Coordinator:

Dr. Cherly Furdge

Office Location:

Corinth Campus

Telephone Number:

940-498-6238

E-mail Address:

cfurdge@nctc.edu

Name of Instructional Dean:

Debbie Huffman

Office Location:

Gainesville Campus

Telephone Number:

940-668-3357

E-mail Address:

dhuffman@nctc.edu