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NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE
COURSE SYLLABUS
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Course Title:
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Introduction to Business Logistics
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Course Prefix & Number:
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LMGT 1319
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Section Number:
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380
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Semester/Year:
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FA/2021
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Semester Credit Hours:
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3
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Lecture Hours:
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48
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Lab Hours:
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0
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Course Description (NCTC Catalog):
A systems approach to managing activities associated with traffic, transportation, inventory management, warehousing, packaging, order processing, and materials handling.
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Course Prerequisite(s): None
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Required Course Materials:
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Required Text: (Connect Access with eBook) Supply Chain Logistics Management: 5th Edition
By Donald Bowersox and David Closs and M. Bixby Cooper
ISBN13: 9781259715105
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INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION
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Name of Instructor:
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Dr. Andre' Bryant
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Campus/Office Location:
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Available Via WebEx
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Telephone Number:
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256-457-6065
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E-mail Address:
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abryant@nctc.edu
*Note – I will not respond to personal email addresses. Please use your Canvas email to communicate.
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OFFICE HOURS
I do not have an office on campus; however, I am available by appointment request via WebEx. Please email me via my Canvas email and request an appointment via WebEx.
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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8 – 10am
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8-10am
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5 – 6pm Virtual
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5 – 6pm Virtual
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5 – 6pm Virtual
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By Appt.
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By Appt.
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By Appt.
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By Appt.
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By Appt.
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STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES (From Academic Course Guide Manual/Workforce Education Course Manual/NCTC Catalog
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At the successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
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LO1
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Explain the terms and how they relate to the overall concept of logistics
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LO2
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Explain the legal aspects and regulatory agencies as they relate to logistics management
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LO3
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Demonstrate ability to apply decision-making techniques based on time, materials, and space
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Scheduling and Disclaimer
The schedule, policies, and assignments contained in this course syllabus are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, class progress, or by mutual agreement between the instructor and the students. All changes will be announced in class before the change with a posted change to the syllabus via the Canvas announcement tab.
GRADING CRITERIA
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# of Graded Course Elements
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Graded Course Elements
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Approximate Percentage or Point Values
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14
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Connect Chapter Reading Assignments
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25%
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14
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Connect Chapter Quizzes
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50%
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1
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Case Studies and Discussions
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10%
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1
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Final Exam
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15%
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Total points
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100%
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A
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90% - 100%
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D
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60% - 69%
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B
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80% - 89%
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F
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0 – 59%
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C
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70% - 79%
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See Canvas for a breakdown of grades per assignment. Please note that the total points at the end of the course MAY NOT add up to exactly 1070. A difference in total points for the course could happen if an assignment is dropped, not all the quizzes are given, or I decide to change the assignment's value. Students will be notified of ALL assignment and/or grading changes in the announcement section in Canvas.
COURSE SUBJECT OUTLINE (Major Assignments, Due Dates, and Grading Criteria)
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Week /Module
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TOPIC
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ASSIGNMENTS
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Required to Begin
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Class Introduction / Orientation
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- Acknowledgment of Reading Course Syllabus and Policies
- Start Here Quiz
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Chapter 1: Supply Chain Logistics Management
Chapter 2: 21st Century Supply Chains
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- Chapter 1 Connect reading assignment and quiz
- Chapter 2 Connect reading assignment and quiz
- Discussion: Logistics versus Supply Chain Management
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2
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Chapter 03: Logistics
Chapter 04: Customer Accommodation
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- Chapter 3 Connect reading assignment and quiz
- Chapter 4 Connect reading assignment and quiz
- Case Study: Returns Management
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3
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Chapter 05: Integrating Operations Planning
Chapter 06: Procurement and Manufacturing
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- Chapter 5 Connect reading assignment and quiz
- Chapter 6 Connect reading assignment and quiz
- Case Study: Supplier Relationship
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4
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Chapter 07: Inventory
Chapter 08: Transportation
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- Chapter 7 Connect reading assignment and quiz
- Chapter 8 Quiz Connect reading assignment and quiz
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5
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Chapter 9: Warehousing, Materials Handling, and Packaging
Chapter 10: Global Supply Chains
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- Chapter 9 Connect reading assignment and quiz
- Chapter 10 Connect reading assignment and quiz
- Discussion: Global Transportation Planning - What are Incoterms?
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Chapter 11: Network Design
Chapter 12: Relationship Management
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Chapter 13: Performance Management
Chapter 14: Supply Chain Trends
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- Chapter 13 Connect reading assignment and quiz
- Chapter 14 Connect reading assignment and quiz
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8
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Comprehensive Final
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Scheduling and Disclaimer
The schedule, policies, and assignments contained in this course syllabus are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, class progress, or by the instructor. All changes will be announced in class via the announcement tab in Canvas.
This class is an online course; however, regular and punctual attendance is expected in all classes for which students have registered. All absences are considered unauthorized unless the student is absent due to illness or emergencies as determined by the instructor. The students' responsibility is to provide documentation of the emergency for approval and judgment 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. Students will be dropped from a class by the Registrar if the instructor 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 adequate cause for College officials to drop a student from the rolls of the College. From Board Policy FC (LOCAL)
ATTENDANCE ONLINE Sections:
You are expected to complete all assignments by the stated due dates. Simply logging in to an online course does not constitute attendance. The U.S. Department of Education calculates the last date of attendance by the last time a student participated in an online discussion or made contact (interacted) with a faculty member. This standard is applied to online courses. Visit the NTCC attendance regulations at https://www.nctc.edu/catalog/academic-policies/attendance-regulations.html to learn more.
Grade Appeals and Incomplete Grades:
Students can read more about the College's grade appeal processes and procedures for assigning incomplete grades by visiting the Academic Catalog: https://www.nctc.edu/catalog/academic-policies/grades-reports/student-gradeappeal.html (Links to an external site.) and https://www.nctc.edu/catalog/academicpolicies/grades-reports/incomplete-grades.html (Links to an external site.).
Withdrawing from a Course:
Students can learn more about the withdraw policy and procedure by http://www.nctc.edu/current-students/drop-withdraw-class.html (Links to an external site.).
The last day to withdraw from a course with a "W" is February 13, 2021.
GRADE APPEALS & INCOMPLETE GRADES:
Students can read more about the college's grade appeal processes and procedures for assigning incomplete grades by visiting the Academic Catalog: https://www.nctc.edu/catalog/academicpolicies/grades-reports/student-grade-appeal.html (Links to an external site.) and https://www.nctc.edu/catalog/academic-policies/gradesreports/incompletegrades.html (Links to an external site.).
COVID-19 Specific Syllabi Statements Fall 2022
Syllabi statement regarding potential Conversion of Onsite Classes to Online/Remote Format: North Central Texas College students should be aware that in the event of a college closure due to COVID-19 or other health related crisis, onsite classes will be converted to an online/remote format. Students should plan ahead to ensure they have access to the computer equipment (either PC, MAC, or tablet), webcam, and internet connectivity to continue their classes in an online/remote format. Please read all your official North Central Texas College student emails as the transition from onsite to online/remote might require a reorganization in your personal situation. Students will be granted a 72-hour transition and grace period. Online classes will continue as scheduled without disruption. Contact your Instructor as the situation arises. These policies and procedures were updated on July 27, 2021 and are subject to change as conditions change.
Syllabi Statement Regarding Face Coverings: Per the North Central Texas College guidance on face coverings on campus, in the instructional setting, faculty and students are not required to wear face coverings, such as masks or face shields. In May, Texas Governor Gregg Abbott released an Executive Order prohibiting Government entities from mandating the use of masks. As a political subdivision of the State of Texas, NCTC will follow the Governor’s Executive Order for Government entities and effective immediately NCTC is no longer mandating the use of masks while on campus. This order does not mean that you cannot choose to wear a mask, rather it is no longer allowed to be mandated. These policies and procedures were updated on May 19, 2021 and are subject to change.
Return to Standard Attendance Protocol for Face-to-Face Meetings: In spring 2020, we faced an unprecedented situation in which all of us had to be flexible and make prudent decisions in the best interest of our families, our campus, and our community. In light of this, North Central Texas College is temporarily establishing the requirement that faculty keep records of student attendance for face-to-face course meetings as well as a documented seating chart. In addition, students who are sick or need to quarantine should not attend classes. Students will not be required to provide formal documentation from a health care provider and will not be penalized for COVID-19 related absences when proper notification to campus health officials is made in accordance with the guidelines stated below.
Faculty will:
- Notify students about important course information and delivery changes through Canvas and campus email.
Students should:
- Provide notification to campus officials if they have tested positive for COVID-19 or have to quarantine so we can confirm reported absence with instructors, monitor, and assist the campus community.
- Notify instructors in advance of the absence.
- Connect with that class through Webex if the class session is being transmitted in a hybrid fashion.
- Keep up with and/or make up missed classwork or assignments.
- Submit assignments digitally through Canvas or other means as announced by your instructor.
- Work with their instructors to reschedule exams, labs, and other critical academic activities described in the course syllabus.
- Check Canvas and campus email daily to receive important announcements pertaining to the course.
During the fall 2021 semester, faculty with face-to-face meetings will establish assigned seating/work stations to facilitate roll-taking, and, if necessary, contact tracing. Additionally, we ask all members of the College community to be attentive to their health, and safeguard others, by following the CDC’s guideline to “stay home when you are sick.” You should stay home if you have symptoms. More information on what to do if you are sick is available at the CDC’s website.
Additional NCTC information is available at http://www.nctc.edu/coronavirus/index.html
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 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 provide 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)_
Students are expected to follow all rules and regulations found in the student handbook and published online.
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 engaged in or are suspected to be engaged in academic dishonesty. See Student Handbook, "Student Rights & Responsibilities: Student Conduct ([FLB(LOCAL)]."